UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown to step down

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Either way, it's still weird. Crazy Brits! Perhaps they should actually write up one of these here constitutions so they can keep things straight!

LOL. Yes I will agree that their way of running things is strange to us. But it has evolved over a thousand years or so. And while they might not have a constitution, they do have various legal documents that they hold to. Our bill of rights was based heavily on the Magna Carter for instance. And even not taking that into account, they take their traditions seriously. There are so many unwritten conventions that have the force of law now. Theoretically the Queen has enormous power. In reality she can't use most of it without causing a constitutional crisis. It is really interesting how things ended up the way they did.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

LOL. Yes I will agree that their way of running things is strange to us. But it has evolved over a thousand years or so. And while they might not have a constitution, they do have various legal documents that they hold to. Our bill of rights was based heavily on the Magna Carter for instance. And even not taking that into account, they take their traditions seriously. There are so many unwritten conventions that have the force of law now. Theoretically the Queen has enormous power. In reality she can't use most of it without causing a constitutional crisis. It is really interesting how things ended up the way they did.

Oh believe me I know, I just can't help but enjoy that someone's political system seems crazier than ours. Although the short campaign period would be a great thing to copy.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Oh believe me I know, I just can't help but enjoy that someone's political system seems crazier than ours. Although the short campaign period would be a great thing to copy.

I honestly do like the fact that parliament can be dissolved anything and that elections are shortly after. However that is one of the things that the current Government wants to change. And honestly the PM generally speaking can get a lot more done then the president can, mostly because the PM by his nature has the majority of Commons behind them. While I love this country, I do think that the older British system has some good things going for it.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

I honestly do like the fact that parliament can be dissolved anything and that elections are shortly after. However that is one of the things that the current Government wants to change. And honestly the PM generally speaking can get a lot more done then the president can, mostly because the PM by his nature has the majority of Commons behind them. While I love this country, I do think that the older British system has some good things going for it.

I agree, though like I said, I mostly want the Question Time for purely selfish purposes.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

I agree, though like I said, I mostly want the Question Time for purely selfish purposes.

LOL. The heckling? Though I do think it is a good idea for purely political reasons.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

LOL. The heckling? Though I do think it is a good idea for purely political reasons.

Yes the heckling. Plus I think it could be good for the political *cough* pwnage. I think Obama would be good at it too.

But regardless I think it is worthwhile. Although that whole head of state thing means that the pres makes the trips abroad more than if he were just head of government.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Yes the heckling. Plus I think it could be good for the political *cough* pwnage. I think Obama would be good at it too.

But regardless I think it is worthwhile. Although that whole head of state thing means that the pres makes the trips abroad more than if he were just head of government.

Not just abroad. I always thought combining head of state and government into one position was a bad idea. The President spends more time making various appearances, granting awards and doing a bunch of other ceremonious things instead of actually running the country.