Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Politics - Friends deserve respect
Not even basic common courtesy or respect.
Is it just me, or are politicians getting more childish by the minute?.
Here's a Canadian example...
Is it just me, or are politicians getting more childish by the minute?.
Here's a Canadian example...
At Canada's National Post, political behavior is discussed:
"There are certain basic courtesies that members of Parliament should extend to visiting world leaders: When the prime minister of one of Canada's closest allies addresses a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament, it should be a no-brainer for Canadian MPs of all political stripes that attendance is in order."
"Yet when Mr. Howard spoke to Parliament -- the first time an Australian prime minister has done so since 1944 -- dozens of Opposition Liberal MPs did not trouble to show up. Even former prime minister Paul Martin, who used to pride himself on his diplomatic skills, gave the occasion a pass. The result was a disconcerting number of empty seats, leaving a distinct impression that Canada's Liberals were giving Mr. Howard the cold shoulder."
