Not long ago, one of the Canadian political parties managed to clean-sweep an entire provincial legislature. During question period, the media got to play the role of the Official Opposition for form's sake. %)
I wanted to say this earlier, but... I didn't think it fair to interupt a birthday greeting, then, I didn't think it fair to interupt a congratulatory greeting and I didn't see any other posts from you till this one now so...
Thanks for sending the very chocolatey very yummy TimTam cookies to MV who shared them with me.
Yes, that was me. Just doing my bit to get you Yanks addicted to the evil yummyness that is tim tams. 8)
Have you tried the mint-slices yet?
there are other flavours of tim tams, but I didn't have room for packets of coffeemocha, caramel, caramel fudge or tia maria flavours. Next time, maybe. 8)
Helium would be funnier, though. Pompous old bastards speaking like chipmunks will get them the respect they deserve. Pay per view on the comedy channel!
I take it there's no session in congress or the senate where members take turns to ask the opposition a question? Sometimes things get heated and they forget the Cameras are there, and then you see their true colours. Our current leader of the opposition is a foul mouth bastard. He said the Iraq pre-invasion political manouverings was like watching a "conga-line of suck holes."
Yes, helium would be funnier. And as it's an asphyxiant I could at least hope for some (more) brain damage.
No, we don't have Question Time. We don't have any shouting from other parts of the chamber when somebody's speaking, either. Congress is supposed to be dignified and respectful. At times they put on a pretty good illusion of it.
Question Time seems like a great idea. The closest thing to it here is a press conference, but since a reporter has no official power the pol doesn't really have to answer any too-uncomfortable questions. They usually don't.
Personally, I think it would be more interesting here in the Land of the Free if we: (a). Instituted parliamentary question time in our Congress, and (b). Added massive amounts of automatic weaponry.
Helium would be funnier, though. You could combine them, with 80/20 He/O2 atmosphere, goggles and paintball guns. You could give the Speaker of the House the funy-voice device from Scream for when he or she has to shout "Order!", too.
You don't have to WATCH Parliamentary Question time. It's broadcast on the series of channels available as "radio only" on the free to air digital network. The broadcasting isn't restricted to "Question Time" either. After Question Time is complete from observation the Parliament reverts to standard boring dialogue. "Question Time" is televised propaganda used by politicians in hopes that it receives evening news TV coverage.
On the free to air digital network you can also tune to parliamentary committees. If you are truly interested in the work of your elected government I suggest you listen to them..
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yes indeed, j-ho on helium.
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Not long ago, one of the Canadian political parties managed to clean-sweep an entire provincial legislature. During question period, the media got to play the role of the Official Opposition for form's sake. %)
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Thanks for sending the very chocolatey very yummy TimTam cookies to MV who shared them with me.
Wait
It was you who sent them, yes?
Gulp
Have the best
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Have you tried the mint-slices yet?
there are other flavours of tim tams, but I didn't have room for packets of coffeemocha, caramel, caramel fudge or tia maria flavours. Next time, maybe. 8)
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*evil giggles*
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(a). Instituted parliamentary question time in our Congress, and
(b). Added massive amounts of automatic weaponry.
Now, THAT's something I'd tune in C-SPAN to watch! But that's just me.
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I take it there's no session in congress or the senate where members take turns to ask the opposition a question? Sometimes things get heated and they forget the Cameras are there, and then you see their true colours. Our current leader of the opposition is a foul mouth bastard. He said the Iraq pre-invasion political manouverings was like watching a "conga-line of suck holes."
I'm voting for him.
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No, we don't have Question Time. We don't have any shouting from other parts of the chamber when somebody's speaking, either. Congress is supposed to be dignified and respectful. At times they put on a pretty good illusion of it.
Question Time seems like a great idea. The closest thing to it here is a press conference, but since a reporter has no official power the pol doesn't really have to answer any too-uncomfortable questions. They usually don't.
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(Anonymous) 2004-06-10 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)(a). Instituted parliamentary question time in our Congress, and
(b). Added massive amounts of automatic weaponry.
Helium would be funnier, though.
You could combine them, with 80/20 He/O2 atmosphere, goggles and paintball guns. You could give the Speaker of the House the funy-voice device from Scream for when he or she has to shout "Order!", too.
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Remember the amount of hot air they produce anyway.
Now calculate the lift if you replace that air with Helium.
Politicians are dangerous enough when they're on the ground. Can you imagine the devastation they could cause when flying?
:)
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no, no. not helium (though that would be funny), it should be _lithium_.
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On the free to air digital network you can also tune to parliamentary committees. If you are truly interested in the work of your elected government I suggest you listen to them..
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