UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown to step down

[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.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

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.

Indeed, although because he can't control Congress his level of being able to 'run' the country is lower. Our way has benefits but theirs does too.