No more election news for me! We in India just re-elected the Fascists with almost the same majority. Many of them are religiously motivated terrorists facing trial. We are going to see another round of prosecution withdrawals.
Both parties in this country are inept. Nothing gets done but this fake fighting. Why don’t we all quit falling for it. It’s there way of controlling us.
The Icelandic parliament is boring and I’ve sometimes thought it would be alot more interesting if it were like what I’ve seen from some other European countries, where people get into fights and throw chairs at each other (hopefully without anybody getting seriously hurt). As an example of how boring it is, there were some MPs together at a bar and they started badmouthing MPs from other parties. Somebody recorded it on their phone and it got published in the media. That was in November, and it’s still in the news.
The Caning of Charles Sumner, or the Brooks–Sumner Affair, occurred on May 22, 1856, in the United States Senate when Representative Preston Brooks (D-SC) used a walking cane to attack Senator Charles Sumner (R-MA), an abolitionist, in retaliation for a speech given by Sumner two days earlier in which he fiercely criticized slaveholders, including a relative of Brooks. The beating nearly killed Sumner and it drew a sharply polarized response from the American public on the subject of the expansion of slavery in the United States. It has been considered symbolic of the “Breakdown of reasoned discourse”1 that eventually led to the American Civil War.
I’m disappointed, Stephan. You could just as easily have Maxine Waters or Katie Porter kick both guys in the hoo-haws. And with pointy heels, it would hurt worse.
I’m not going to read the other 84 comments before I say this, but it hasn’t gotten that bad here … yet. Can’t say I wouldn’t like to see AOC in a cat-fight with a conservative lady, especially if clothing was optional …
I wish that were true; we haven’t had a really good donnybrook in either house of Congress since the 19th century, and it would make C-SPAN a lot more entertaining.
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
Ignorance is bliss.
SonicFan91 almost 5 years ago
Thatds the government. You’re making Australia (where I live) sound like a 5-Star resort
juncarlo almost 5 years ago
The news as sooner or later hit you, Pig, and sometimes in episodes.
Bilan almost 5 years ago
“He’s having a temper tantrum.”
“I am not having a temper tantrum.” (pout)
PICTO almost 5 years ago
The leader of the country should be chosen by a cage match… I’m betting on Nancy.
blunebottle almost 5 years ago
This would be a good description of Toronto City Council a few years back.
Gent almost 5 years ago
Ha ha ha ha ha! So much for you pointing fingers at us “third world” people, Pig!
GeifuKe almost 5 years ago
Right, Pig, that is YOUR government, and YOUR tax paying money NOT making it work properly.
Nachikethass almost 5 years ago
No more election news for me! We in India just re-elected the Fascists with almost the same majority. Many of them are religiously motivated terrorists facing trial. We are going to see another round of prosecution withdrawals.
kaylowe almost 5 years ago
MIght be better if the DID carry it out that way. At least something might get done.
Breadboard almost 5 years ago
Pig did you study history ? If you did you would know that this has been going on forever. This is not new . ……. Croc Power !
washatkc Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Both parties in this country are inept. Nothing gets done but this fake fighting. Why don’t we all quit falling for it. It’s there way of controlling us.
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
That’s our corrupted govt alright! Obstructionists, deflectionists, and dumbasses !
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 5 years ago
In the old days they had duels!
Purple People Eater almost 5 years ago
The Icelandic parliament is boring and I’ve sometimes thought it would be alot more interesting if it were like what I’ve seen from some other European countries, where people get into fights and throw chairs at each other (hopefully without anybody getting seriously hurt). As an example of how boring it is, there were some MPs together at a bar and they started badmouthing MPs from other parties. Somebody recorded it on their phone and it got published in the media. That was in November, and it’s still in the news.
Reader almost 5 years ago
The Caning of Charles Sumner, or the Brooks–Sumner Affair, occurred on May 22, 1856, in the United States Senate when Representative Preston Brooks (D-SC) used a walking cane to attack Senator Charles Sumner (R-MA), an abolitionist, in retaliation for a speech given by Sumner two days earlier in which he fiercely criticized slaveholders, including a relative of Brooks. The beating nearly killed Sumner and it drew a sharply polarized response from the American public on the subject of the expansion of slavery in the United States. It has been considered symbolic of the “Breakdown of reasoned discourse”1 that eventually led to the American Civil War.
Tentoes almost 5 years ago
I agree, Pig!
ejrayh almost 5 years ago
Old news, Pig! Check out U.S. Senators Preston Brooks and Charles Sumner. Ah, those were the days.
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe almost 5 years ago
Heinz has a new product in Canada, Mayochup. In Cree not so nice.
DCBakerEsq almost 5 years ago
Do we really still need government?
I’m sure Mark and Jeff and Elon can take of us.
Cameron1988 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Goobermint*, Pig, Goobermint!
the lost wizard almost 5 years ago
Isn’t that a kick in the hoo-haws, figs, stones, jelly beans, boys, soldiers etc.
B UTTONS almost 5 years ago
Congressional House of Representatives debating another bill – and that’s just the Democrats. Republicans had not been invited for comments.
Bucinka almost 5 years ago
I’m disappointed, Stephan. You could just as easily have Maxine Waters or Katie Porter kick both guys in the hoo-haws. And with pointy heels, it would hurt worse.
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Remember Darth Cheney, and his civil, reasoned reply to Sen. Leahy on THE FLOOR OF THE U.S. SENATE…
Andrew Sleeth almost 5 years ago
Wrong! It’s British Parliament. And that’s no guy kicking hoo-haws there, it’s Theresa May getting her pound of flesh before making a Brexit.
sailersteve almost 5 years ago
Season? SEASON? If only it were that short… it’s been campaign “season” 24/7 for the past 10 years.
sailersteve almost 5 years ago
So that’s why dead people in the US vote… so they don’t get fined. LOL
jonesbeltone almost 5 years ago
It hurts to hear the news. I am 66 and this is so awful these days.
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
Nothing new here, nor under the sun, Pig. Get used to it, ’cause the Real Nasty World is not some snowflakey romantic comedy. If it bites, bite back….
rgcviper almost 5 years ago
The hoo-haws, huh, Pig? Guess the oompa loompas are taking a day off …
Squirrelchaser almost 5 years ago
I’m not going to read the other 84 comments before I say this, but it hasn’t gotten that bad here … yet. Can’t say I wouldn’t like to see AOC in a cat-fight with a conservative lady, especially if clothing was optional …
AtariDragon almost 5 years ago
Look up the YouTube video “VERNON FLORIDA CITY COUNCIL BRAWL 1984”.
scpandich almost 5 years ago
I wish that were true; we haven’t had a really good donnybrook in either house of Congress since the 19th century, and it would make C-SPAN a lot more entertaining.