The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Gemini Cricket]

I remember the Democrats clapping inappropriately during Bush's State of the Union speech when he brought up how they stopped his Social Security plans. Half of me frowned at what Wilson did, half of me smiled, same with the clapping.

Originally Posted by Alex

...though it did highlight how little most people understand the different between our system of government and parliamentary systems).

I don't know very much about the parliamentary system, I admit. But I do like watching the spontaneous back and forth. It's refreshing to see that than a polished, practiced speech. It's like doing improv, you have to think fast and honesty comes out of that lots of times.