07-17-2003, 10:38 PM
To my mind, this is one of the strengths of the British Parliamentary system - national leaders must directly confront at least a portion of their detractors in the house of commons. In my opinion, Bush could never exist in such an environment, as he would constantly be made to look the fool.
Even our own PM, despite his obvious linguistic difficulties, is quick on the offensive and possesses an intellect sophisticated enough to dominate the majority of parliamentary debate.
It's difficult for a fool to be propped up as messiah if he must constantly defend himself under the public eye. Formal speeches, infinite advisors, and even public spokesmen can't save the weak from the ravages of question period.
Even our own PM, despite his obvious linguistic difficulties, is quick on the offensive and possesses an intellect sophisticated enough to dominate the majority of parliamentary debate.
It's difficult for a fool to be propped up as messiah if he must constantly defend himself under the public eye. Formal speeches, infinite advisors, and even public spokesmen can't save the weak from the ravages of question period.
But whate'er I be,
Nor I, nor any man that is,
With nothing shall be pleased till he be eased
With being nothing.
William Shakespeare - Richard II
Nor I, nor any man that is,
With nothing shall be pleased till he be eased
With being nothing.
William Shakespeare - Richard II