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Tomconroy

(7,611 posts)
1. They have a version of that in the UK. I don't think anything's
Fri Nov 26, 2021, 06:44 PM
Nov 2021

In writing though. Just a lot of zingers.

applegrove

(122,824 posts)
2. The point about 'in writing' is that the question is asked the day before so nobody
Fri Nov 26, 2021, 07:01 PM
Nov 2021

can claim they aren't prepared for the initial question the next day when it is asked out loud in question period.

Haggard Celine

(17,001 posts)
3. I've wondered what the U.S. might be like with a parliamentary system.
Fri Nov 26, 2021, 07:01 PM
Nov 2021

It would probably be more efficient, but I don't know how things would shake out between the parties. I don't know about how the court system would work in a parliamentary system. The main reform I'd like to see in the federal courts is an age limit and/or a term limit. Lifetime appointments are too much for people who live as long as they do these days.

applegrove

(122,824 posts)
4. Yes there are advantages to both systems, and disadvantages. Term limits would be good
Fri Nov 26, 2021, 07:04 PM
Nov 2021

in the US. Mostly at this point norms should be followed. That would go a long way. Voting rights legislation too needs to be passed.

Bev54

(11,889 posts)
5. The conservatives are more rude today than I have seen in the past. They seem to be taking
Fri Nov 26, 2021, 07:24 PM
Nov 2021

their cues from republicans in the US, with personal insults.

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