Stepbrow Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 The BBC posted this video about a brawl in Taiwan's Parliament. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8466516.stm In early US history we had violent confrontations too. In May of 1956 Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, made an insulting and inflammatory speech on the Senate floor. Two days later he was beaten with a cane by Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina. Link to comment
Yuanyang Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 The BBC posted this video about a brawl in Taiwan's Parliament. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8466516.stm In early US history we had violent confrontations too. In May of 1956 Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, made an insulting and inflammatory speech on the Senate floor. Two days later he was beaten with a cane by Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina. You mean 1856. Such actions in Taiwan have been not uncommon over the years. Here's the "cat fight" from a few years back. Link to comment
Daviation Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 It may come to that again if they keep ignoring the American people and continue pulling shenanigans in secret. Amazing how they can simply ignore their own tanking approval ratings. Link to comment
Stepbrow Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 The BBC posted this video about a brawl in Taiwan's Parliament. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8466516.stm In early US history we had violent confrontations too. In May of 1956 Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, made an insulting and inflammatory speech on the Senate floor. Two days later he was beaten with a cane by Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina. You mean 1856. Such actions in Taiwan have been not uncommon over the years. Here's the "cat fight" from a few years back. Yes, Sorry for the typo: 1856. Link to comment
Yuanyang Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 The BBC posted this video about a brawl in Taiwan's Parliament. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8466516.stm In early US history we had violent confrontations too. In May of 1956 Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, made an insulting and inflammatory speech on the Senate floor. Two days later he was beaten with a cane by Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina. You mean 1856. Such actions in Taiwan have been not uncommon over the years. Here's the "cat fight" from a few years back. Yes, Sorry for the typo: 1856. I couldn't find it but I remember the news carrying a story about our late Ralph Yarborough going after someone (in the '60s) and finding himself in a head-lock. Link to comment
Guest Pommey Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 The UK house of commons has 2 lines painted on the floor that members cannot cross (I believe 2 swords lenght apart) civilised debaters them Brits Link to comment
Guest Tony n Terrific Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Some famous quotes about democracy. Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either [aristocracy or monarchy]. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide. John Q. Adams A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine. Thomas Jefferson The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter. Winston Churchill It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried. Winston Churchill Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be. Sydney J. Harris You get fifteen Democrats in a room, and you get twenty opinions Patrick Leahy {Edit} Removed the messy "�" from post. Edited January 25, 2010 by dnoblett (see edit history) Link to comment
Stepbrow Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) Some famous quotes about democracy. Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either [aristocracy or monarchy]. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide. John Q. Adams A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine. Thomas Jefferson The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter. Winston Churchill It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried. Winston Churchill Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be. Sydney J. Harris You get fifteen Democrats in a room, and you get twenty opinions Patrick Leahy I like #5 the best Edited January 25, 2010 by dnoblett (see edit history) Link to comment
weiaijiayou Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 In early US history we had violent confrontations too. In May of 1956 Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, made an insulting and inflammatory speech on the Senate floor. Two days later he was beaten with a cane by Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina.And let's not forget arguably the most famous example in which the vice president (Burr) shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel! Fascinating and weird. Apparently there used to be a lot of duels... Link to comment
Guest Pommey Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 In early US history we had violent confrontations too. In May of 1956 Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, made an insulting and inflammatory speech on the Senate floor. Two days later he was beaten with a cane by Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina.And let's not forget arguably the most famous example in which the vice president (Burr) shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel! Fascinating and weird. Apparently there used to be a lot of duels... Gosh.... I would have loved to see Chaney and Gore duelling at 30 paces, one shot each Link to comment
Guest Tony n Terrific Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 In early US history we had violent confrontations too. In May of 1956 Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, made an insulting and inflammatory speech on the Senate floor. Two days later he was beaten with a cane by Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina.And let's not forget arguably the most famous example in which the vice president (Burr) shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel! Fascinating and weird. Apparently there used to be a lot of duels... Gosh.... I would have loved to see Chaney and Gore duelling at 30 paces, one shot eachCheney would have missed because Gore would have dodge the bullet to hug a tree. Link to comment
Guest Pommey Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 In early US history we had violent confrontations too. In May of 1956 Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, made an insulting and inflammatory speech on the Senate floor. Two days later he was beaten with a cane by Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina.And let's not forget arguably the most famous example in which the vice president (Burr) shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel! Fascinating and weird. Apparently there used to be a lot of duels... Gosh.... I would have loved to see Chaney and Gore duelling at 30 paces, one shot eachCheney would have missed because Gore would have dodge the bullet to hug a tree. umm... walking away from this one Link to comment
Guest Tony n Terrific Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 In early US history we had violent confrontations too. In May of 1956 Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, made an insulting and inflammatory speech on the Senate floor. Two days later he was beaten with a cane by Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina.And let's not forget arguably the most famous example in which the vice president (Burr) shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel! Fascinating and weird. Apparently there used to be a lot of duels... Gosh.... I would have loved to see Chaney and Gore duelling at 30 paces, one shot eachCheney would have missed because Gore would have dodge the bullet to hug a tree. umm... walking away from this one I agree and a real good idea. Link to comment
Jeikun Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Although, if I understand correctly, Thomas Jefferson was referring to direct, or "pure" democracy. Which IS probably one of the worst forms of government. Link to comment
Guest Pommey Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Although, if I understand correctly, Thomas Jefferson was referring to direct, or "pure" democracy. Which IS probably one of the worst forms of government. "pure democracy" defined by whome ? Link to comment
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