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Related: About this forumMPs win vote to take control of Commons - Fiery Emotions
I think it is very interesting to watch Britain's government at work. OMG, what if the US would show emotion? Zowza!
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MPs win vote to take control of Commons - Fiery Emotions (Original Post)
mysteryowl
Sep 2019
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saidsimplesimon
(7,888 posts)1. They have my admiration.
Can you imagine the jeers and cat calls if Mitch speaks and it was carried live with colorful reparte (see Urban Dictionary).
BigmanPigman
(52,715 posts)2. He is too thin skinned to take it.
He would crawl in his shell and never come out...good!
Glorfindel
(10,088 posts)3. I miss the Speaker's wig. Some traditions should never die.
Oh, well. I'm sure it was hot and uncomfortable.
George II
(67,782 posts)5. Boris Johnson has the wig.
Renew Deal
(83,676 posts)4. A rowdy bunch
Makes for good TV.