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Commons chaos: These partisan halfwits have shamed us all

Striking 13 • 4791 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Parliament Reform Consensus Political Behavior

MPs should prioritize consensus over party politics and act with seriousness
The Speaker's decisions in the Commons are changeable and based on modern tradition
The behavior of MPs during the Commons chaos highlighted deep-rooted issues in political culture

The Decay of Democracy

The Free Mind • 1336 implied HN points • 19 May 23

🌍 World Politics Democracy Liberty Parliament

Democracy and liberty are seen to be decaying beneath the scaffolding at Parliament.
Visitors to London are often amazed by the city's grand buildings.
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This is not about Suella’s speeding ticket

CIEO • 78 implied HN points • 23 May 23

🌍 World Politics Political Scandal Opposition Government Parliament

The establishment wants to remove the home secretary desperately.
Current political scandals focus on minor issues compared to the past.
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When is it too late?

Irregular Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Law enforcement Parliament Government

Debate arises around unexpected outcomes in criminal cases regarding laws that were thought to be working
Understanding the historical context of laws like abortion regulations is important in discussions around legal changes
Calls for changes in abortion laws, including decriminalization and aligning with regulations in Northern Ireland, spark debate and confusion

Why does proportional representation in Parliament fail?

Demodexio • 0 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23

🌍 World Politics Parliament Coalitions Political parties Democracy

Proportional representation often fails to offer voters choices that match their preferences.
Some countries with proportional representation struggle with limited party options and fragmented political landscapes.
Strong political parties are crucial for a healthy democracy, but exploring voting systems that allow more diversity could be beneficial.

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