Brash Australia

Have a look at the Australian Federal Parliament, House of Representatives in session.  Up they get at the dispatch box and shout at one another.  Makes my shudder at the immaturity of my country when this is how our elected representatives perform.

I dont mind the odd bit of banter but this shouting is pathetic.


May the Force be with us!


GD

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