Do you think that the US should have a political system like European Countries?

[klamath]

I know that a lot of people want more parties involved in our national government like many European countries. What are your thoughts.

[Carole]

The European Union rules Europe. They are not even elected I believe.

Any local elected officials are essentially just puppets or figureheads, honorary leaders.

[JosephTheLibertarian]

I know that a lot of people want more parties involved in our national government like many European countries. What are your thoughts.

hmm. no

[Truth Warrior]

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[Kludge]

Sure, the two-party system is a failure and has been manipulated in terrible ways to keep minorities out of power.


Of course, in their delightful minds, I'm sure it's all for the common good.


Which European countries are we talking about?


No parliament, please ;)

[JosephTheLibertarian]

I voted yes, but I oppose it on here. That's how you do it!

[klamath]

Sure, the two-party system is a failure and has been manipulated in terrible ways to keep minorities out of power.


Of course, in their delightful minds, I'm sure it's all for the common good.


Which European countries are we talking about?


No parliament, please ;)

I am taking about the countries of Europe that elect many representitives to their parliaments from different parties.

In the US it would be like having the electoral college split up three or more ways and then having those electors hammer out an agreement so that one side get the 270 vote required to win. In the past this has happened in the US elections.

[Ozwest]

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Or communists?

How enlightening. Pop the cork for George Bush!

[Ozwest]

I lived in the states for 17 years, and I am sadly disappointed.

Lighten up!

Stop being so insular.

[klamath]

I lived in the states for 17 years, and I am sadly disappointed.

Lighten up!

Stop being so insular.

Are you an Austrailian or an American?

[slothman]

I am for coalitions because it allows more people to be repesented by issues.
With the 2 party system there are alot "1 issue voting".

[Ozwest]

I'm an Aussie, and proudly so.

I have an American accent, bad knees from football, and am a blues man.

I have many relatives in the states.

I grew up in corn country.

I love/hate America.

[Truth Warrior]

I'm an Aussie, and proudly so.

I have an American accent, bad knees from football, and am a blues man.

I have many relatives in the states.

I grew up in corn country.

I love/hate America.
And America is just thrilled about you ........................... being an Aussie. :D

[Ozwest]

And America is just thrilled about you ........................... being an Aussie. :D

I'd be thrilled if you party'ed with me in Australia.

What's the problem?

Antagonism is not a good look.

[Ozwest]

My brother is a Yank.

Pound of flesh?

[Truth Warrior]

I'd be thrilled if you party'ed with me in Australia.

What's the problem?

Antagonism is not a good look.

For me, it works! :D

[Ozwest]

If any of you lived where I do, you would freak.

It is amazingly beautiful.

I can walk for miles down a deserted white sandy beach, without seeing a soul.

A continent the size of America, with 25 million people.

[Zolah]

Europe is broken, go the opposite direction.

[Truth Warrior]

Europe is broken, go the opposite direction.
;)

[Ozwest]

;)

Track the value of currencies.

The U.S. dollar is in trouble.

Sure... A world recession will hurt everybody, but you guys are in deep shit.

Thanks to the Fed and your government.

[Truth Warrior]

Track the value of currencies.

The U.S. dollar is in trouble.

Sure... A world recession will hurt everybody, but you guys are in deep shit.

Thanks to the Fed and your government. For the umpteenth time, I have NO government. :p :rolleyes:

[Ozwest]

For the umpteenth time, I have NO government. :p :rolleyes:

Fill what's empty.

Scratch where it itches.

[Ozwest]

Be happy.

[Truth Warrior]

Fill what's empty.

Scratch where it itches.
If it moves salute it.

If it doesn't move, paint it.

[Ozwest]

If it moves salute it.

If it doesn't move, paint it.

And...

You wonder why I live in Australia?

[cswake]

I just wish we didn't have parties and elected individuals based upon his or her qualifications, beliefs, and, where applicable, prior voting history.

[Ozwest]

Don't litter my beach with land mines.

[Truth Warrior]

And...

You wonder why I live in Australia? Uhhhhh, actually ................. no. :D

[Ozwest]

Uhhhhh, actually ................. no. :D

Put your sergeant in your back pocket.

Then come a visiting.

Plane or boat is good.

Nuclear submarines are frowned upon.

[klamath]

Austraila would be great if they didn't have so many interventionist/socialists running the government like our neocons and democrats.

[Ozwest]

Austraila would be great if they didn't have so many interventionist/socialists running the government like our neocons and democrats.

Please explain. We're not perfect.

[klamath]

Please explain. We're not perfect.
The Australian government has sent its young people to nearly every war the west has been involved in for starters.

No country is perfect unfortunately.

[Ozwest]

Kudos.

During World War I and II, Australia were fodder for England.

Per capita, Aussies lost whole communities.

No joke, Aussies turn out in the thousands for dawn services and parades to commemorate ANZAC DAY. I will stop, but I am a proud Auartalian.

[Ozwest]

Are there any Kiwis or Aussies that can explain ANZAC day better than me?

[klamath]

Kudos.

During World War I and II, Australia were fodder for England.

Per capita, Aussies lost whole communities.

No joke, Aussies turn out in the thousands for dawn services and parades to commemorate ANZAC DAY. I will stop, but I am a proud Auartalian.

The song "The band played waltzing matilda" is a sad testament to this. Even though it was written by a Scottish emigrant to Australia.

[torchbearer]

The song "The band played waltzing matilda" is a sad testament to this. Even though it was written by a Scottish emigrant to Australia.

I love people who have a sense of history.
Imagine all these beautiful minds meeting together in MN.

[Ozwest]

[quote=klamath;1594617]The song "The band played waltzing matilda" is a sad testament to this. Even though it was written by a Scottish emigrant to Australia.[/quot

I have lived in Australia for 25 years. I am an Australian citizen.

Any Aussie or NZ, will understand ANZAC day.

Ask them.

[Ozwest]

I love people who have a sense of history.
Imagine all these beautiful minds meeting together in MN.

Come to a Rugby match.

You will hear it sung proud.

[Ozwest]

Whilst I am feeling proud, watch out for a nation of 25 million to be in the top five of medal winners this Olympics.

[klamath]

Come to a Rugby match.

You will hear it sung proud.

Do they sing "Waltzing Matilda" or "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda"??

[torchbearer]

Come to a Rugby match.

You will hear it sung proud.

I played rugby in college. LaTech won the southern regional every year.
I played flanker, and still to this day suffer from back and neck injuries.
American Football isn't shit when it comes to rugby.

The Rugby team was also known to have the best parties, and that was one of the biggest draws to the team.
The guys that bleed together, drink together.

[Ozwest]

Do they sing "Waltzing Matilda" or "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda"??

Waltzing Matilda.

But Tomm Waites does a reasonable version.:D

[Ozwest]

I played rugby in college. LaTech won the southern regional every year.
I played flanker, and still to this day suffer from back and neck injuries.
American Football isn't shit when it comes to rugby.

The Rugby team was also known to have the best parties, and that was one of the biggest draws to the team.
The guys that bleed together, drink together.

It amazes me that America does not dominate Rugby.

Where do ex football players go?

[klamath]

Waltzing Matilda.

But Tomm Waites does a reasonable version.:D

I was wondering because "The band played waltzing Matilda" is about ANZAC Day and what started it. It is not a song you would want to play before a rugby match.

[Ozwest]

I was wondering because "The band played waltzing Matilda" is about ANZAC Day and what started it. It is not a song you would want to play before a rugby match.

Mate, you have got to watch New Zealanders do the "haka" before a match.

Serious shit.

[torchbearer]

It amazes me that America does not dominate Rugby.

Where do ex football players go?

rugby isn't a popular sport, there aren't really any professional leagues to play in.
We had a team at LaTech, not because LaTech created a team, but because a few guys who liked the sport started a team.
We crushed everyone we played, and i'm proud to say 3 of the players were from my high school. we had played sports together for years and our motions were instinctual when it came to any team sport we engaged in.
If we didn't return at least one kick-off a game, we were sorely disappointed.

[Ozwest]

I was wondering because "The band played waltzing Matilda" is about ANZAC Day and what started it. It is not a song you would want to play before a rugby match.

Waltzing Matilda inspires the crowd, and is an inspirational song for all ANZACS.

Not sure where you are coming from.

[Ozwest]

[quote=klamath;1594676]I was wondering because "The band played waltzing Matilda" is about ANZAC Day and what started it. It is not a song you would want to play before a rugby match.[/quotWaltzing Matilda is about a shearer who stole a sheep, and ate it at a waterhole.

[klamath]

Waltzing Matilda inspires the crowd, and is an inspirational song for all ANZACS.

Not sure where you are coming from.

We are talking about two different songs. Utube, "The Band played waltzing matilda" and listen to the song and you will see what I mean.

[Ozwest]

[quote=klamath;1594676]I was wondering because "The band played waltzing Matilda" is about ANZAC Day and what started it. It is not a song you would want to play before a rugby match.[/quo
Are you some kind cultural dickhead?

[Ozwest]

[quote=klamath;1594676]I was wondering because "The band played waltzing Matilda" is about ANZAC Day and what started it. It is not a song you would want to play before a rugby match.[/quo
Are you some kind cultural dickhead?

U-Tube can be enlightening.

Travelling could be helpful.

I'd hate to snot you for being a total wanker.

[klamath]

[quote=Ozwest;1594710]

U-Tube can be enlightening.

Travelling could be helpful.

I'd hate to snot you for being a total wanker.

I take it you found out the difference:D

[Ozwest]

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I take it you found out the difference:D

NO. I take it you live a long ways from me, and you are talking out your ass.

[klamath]

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NO. I take it you live a long ways from me, and you are talking out your ass.

Maybe this will help since all you seem able to do is insult people.


THE BAND PLAYED WALTZING MATILDA

Now when I was a young man I carried me pack
And I lived the free life of the rover.
From the Murray's green basin to the dusty outback,
Well, I waltzed my Matilda all over.
Then in 1915, my country said, "Son,
It's time you stop ramblin', there's work to be done."
So they gave me a tin hat, and they gave me a gun,
And they marched me away to the war.

And the band played "Waltzing Matilda,"
As the ship pulled away from the quay,
And amidst all the cheers, the flag waving, and tears,
We sailed off for Gallipoli.
And how well I remember that terrible day,
How our blood stained the sand and the water;
And of how in that hell that they call Suvla Bay
We were butchered like lambs at the slaughter.
Johnny Turk, he was waitin', he primed himself well;
He showered us with bullets, and he rained us with shell --
And in five minutes flat, he'd blown us all to hell,
Nearly blew us right back to Australia.
But the band played "Waltzing Matilda,"
When we stopped to bury our slain,
Well, we buried ours, and the Turks buried theirs,
Then we started all over again.
And those that were left, well, we tried to survive
In that mad world of blood, death and fire.
And for ten weary weeks I kept myself alive
Though around me the corpses piled higher.
Then a big Turkish shell knocked me arse over head,
And when I woke up in me hospital bed
And saw what it had done, well, I wished I was dead --
Never knew there was worse things than dying.
For I'll go no more "Waltzing Matilda,"
All around the green bush far and free --
To hump tents and pegs, a man needs both legs,
No more "Waltzing Matilda" for me.
So they gathered the crippled, the wounded, the maimed,
And they shipped us back home to Australia.
The armless, the legless, the blind, the insane,
Those proud wounded heroes of Suvla.
And as our ship sailed into Circular Quay,
I looked at the place where me legs used to be,
And thanked Christ there was nobody waiting for me,
To grieve, to mourn and to pity.
But the band played "Waltzing Matilda,"
As they carried us down the gangway,
But nobody cheered, they just stood and stared,
Then they turned all their faces away.
And so now every April, I sit on my porch
And I watch the parade pass before me.
And I see my old comrades, how proudly they march,
Reviving old dreams of past glory,
And the old men march slowly, all bones stiff and sore,
They're tired old heroes from a forgotten war
And the young people ask "What are they marching for?"
And I ask meself the same question.
But the band plays "Waltzing Matilda,"
And the old men still answer the call,
But as year follows year, more old men disappear
Someday, no one will march there at all.
Waltzing Matilda, waltzing Matilda.
Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?
And their ghosts may be heard as they march by the billabong,
Who'll come a-Waltzing Matilda with me?

[JosephTheLibertarian]

The EU is not de jure a federation, but some academic observers conclude that de facto it is one, after 50 years of institutional evolution.

[Truth Warrior]

The EU is not de jure a federation, but some academic observers conclude that de facto it is one, after 50 years of institutional evolution.

It looks like a kludge to me. :D I wonder how they would handle secession. :rolleyes:

[JosephTheLibertarian]

It looks like a kludge to me. :D I wonder how they would handle secession. :rolleyes:

lol. Not sure.

[UnReconstructed]

You don't have an option for "There should be no political system in the US."

[Ozwest]

klamath,

Peace.

[klamath]

klamath,

Peace.

+1:D

[Ozwest]

[quote=klamath;1595023]+1:D[/quot

Thanks Digger.

[klamath]

You don't have an option for "There should be no political system in the US."

I would personally like a country of no government where each individual worked and treated each other with respect but as always some thug would organize a little army and start knocking the individuals off.

I had an old friend friend that used to say. "I'm all for anarchists I just wish they would organize":D

[Ozwest]

I would personally like a country of no government where each individual worked and treated each other with respect but as always some thug would organize a little army and start knocking the individuals off.

I had an old friend friend that used to say. "I'm all for anarchists I just wish they would organize":D

" The only stable state is one in which all men are equal before the law. "

Aristotle---

[Agent Chameleon]

I personally favor the abolition of political parties.