Mrs M
yoda76HATS OFF TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
March 16th 2009 01:52
Over the last couple of weeks I have been watching parliamentary question time on ABC. I’m not altogether sure I gain any clarity on current issues as the politicians seem to always dance around the answers with their fancy deviations and verbose responses.
However, I truly sit in amazement for the speaker of the house. He keeps proceedings moving forward, he quickly pounces on anyone getting out of line and most importantly he keeps his cool.
Sometimes the frustrations will show in his face or in the tone of his voice but never does he stand up and shout, “Just shut up!”
Honestly I don’t know how he does it. To me, during question time most politicians seem like children in suits who use this opportunity to take pot shots at their opponent. So there.
I wonder if I spoke to my children in the manner Mr Speaker addresses the house they would listen more.
“Would the Member of the second bedroom please take his seat and the Member of the first bedroom go to time out for 10 minutes”.
I suppose the key factor here is that the members of parliament respect the Speaker of House and his position; even if they sometimes lack respect for their peers. This is why they listen to him.
Respect. Earn your children’s respect and they will listen. How do you do that? Well the Speaker of the House sets a fine example. He gives everyone the opportunity to have their say, but if they step out of line he doesn’t let them get away with it. It’s common sense really. As adults we like to have our say; so why not the little people.
I wonder if the Speaker of the House has a long stiff drink after question time.
However, I truly sit in amazement for the speaker of the house. He keeps proceedings moving forward, he quickly pounces on anyone getting out of line and most importantly he keeps his cool.
Sometimes the frustrations will show in his face or in the tone of his voice but never does he stand up and shout, “Just shut up!”
Honestly I don’t know how he does it. To me, during question time most politicians seem like children in suits who use this opportunity to take pot shots at their opponent. So there.
I wonder if I spoke to my children in the manner Mr Speaker addresses the house they would listen more.
“Would the Member of the second bedroom please take his seat and the Member of the first bedroom go to time out for 10 minutes”.
I suppose the key factor here is that the members of parliament respect the Speaker of House and his position; even if they sometimes lack respect for their peers. This is why they listen to him.
Respect. Earn your children’s respect and they will listen. How do you do that? Well the Speaker of the House sets a fine example. He gives everyone the opportunity to have their say, but if they step out of line he doesn’t let them get away with it. It’s common sense really. As adults we like to have our say; so why not the little people.
I wonder if the Speaker of the House has a long stiff drink after question time.
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Comment by Lady Henrietta Muddling
Potter in a Harry
You're echoing the thoughts of a lot of people who still have some common sense. [that thing that is really uncommon nowadays]. Posts like this are what make literature appealing. Tapping into the thoughts of people.
Anyway, hope things are well in your and Mr Mum's world (sorry can't remember his name).
I'm worried about the speaker having a long stiff something else.
Comment by Lady Henrietta Muddling
Potter in a Harry
Comment by Lilla
From The Home Front
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*chuckling* I used to watch
Comedy hourQuestion time regularly when it was on, that is until I had kids of my own . . and thankfully no time to even switch the box on.Absolutely agree, I soon realised its what you do that counts in the long run, not what you say. Kids learn most from example, not rhetoric or dogma. If you aint doin* it, neither are they no matter how much you sugar coat the words.
*chuckle* .. and I think Mr Speaker is sure to have at least one after all that, or his medication is super dooper!
A lovely post Mrs M, thoroughly made me stop and (re)think.
Lilla ..
Comment by yoda76
The Tube Blog
I see this article as proof of my suspicions that you see me as a member.
Well observed and well written as always, Mrs Yoda.
Comment by Morgan Bell
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Comment by Damo
It is amazing how so little has changed over the years.
Comment by Kleonaptra
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Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
Well listening to other people's take on the world is what keeps us fresh. Shutting others down does not.
You're right. Many people still do have common sense but those who don't....well it just boggles the mind.
Hi Lilla,
Absolutely agree with you. The 'do as I say, not as I do' take on life does not work. Not on adults and even less so on kids.
Kids I find are more likely to hold you accountable.
yoda,
How do you want to be seen?
Hi Morgan,
I honestly think it must hurt to be a politician. Always dodging questions and giving answers that have no relevance.
Maybe one day we should ask them "when was the last time you gave a straight answer?'
Hi Damo,
That's great. It's amazing we function at all really.
Hi Kleo,
Question time...it really is a fantastic example for kids to see how adults function.
Thanks everyone for the visit and the comments
Love & stuff
Mrs M