@zebbart:disqus - That's a common confusion. A parliamentary system is one in which the head of government is chosen by parliament, such as in the UK - which does not have proportional representation. John Cleese did a "party political broadcast" on behalf of the Lib-Dems on the subject, can find on YouTube, the a/v…

@zebbart:disqus - That's a common confusion. A parliamentary system is one in which the head of government is chosen by parliament, such as in the UK - which does not have proportional representation. John Cleese did a "party political broadcast" on behalf of the Lib-Dems on the subject, can find on YouTube, the a/v…

I (dis)agree with @avclub-808e22af6c33eea22608f30cef458844:disqus. Where I agree is that the political system in the U.S. is highly simplistic and enforces a kind of political tribalism that prevents thought, analysis and compromise.

I (dis)agree with @avclub-808e22af6c33eea22608f30cef458844:disqus. Where I agree is that the political system in the U.S. is highly simplistic and enforces a kind of political tribalism that prevents thought, analysis and compromise.

I saw this after I posted my story above. I'd be the person you're thinking of. Without apologies, 'cause we were right about Clinton and Gore, and we're right about Obama. Doing the same shit the Repos do, even escalating it, but pulling the wool over liberals' eyes with nice-sounding words. They're the smart wing of…

I saw this after I posted my story above. I'd be the person you're thinking of. Without apologies, 'cause we were right about Clinton and Gore, and we're right about Obama. Doing the same shit the Repos do, even escalating it, but pulling the wool over liberals' eyes with nice-sounding words. They're the smart wing of…

Audioslave : RATM :: Big Audio Dynamite : The Clash

Audioslave : RATM :: Big Audio Dynamite : The Clash

I still have my black-with-red-star RATM hat

I still have my black-with-red-star RATM hat

I figured they'd been hanging out with the Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP).

I figured they'd been hanging out with the Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP).

The difference being, you would actually be aware of the political content behind it, and understand that your enjoyment of it was despite that content. Unlike Ryan who clearly has never listened to any of RATM's lyrics. Search also: Reagan, Springsteen

The difference being, you would actually be aware of the political content behind it, and understand that your enjoyment of it was despite that content. Unlike Ryan who clearly has never listened to any of RATM's lyrics. Search also: Reagan, Springsteen

Oh good, someone got the reference.

Oh good, someone got the reference.

Some of us - like Rage Against The Machine - are way to the left of the Democrats.

Some of us - like Rage Against The Machine - are way to the left of the Democrats.

I know that song from the closing credits of The Chase. That movie has some of the best closing credits music ever.

I know that song from the closing credits of The Chase. That movie has some of the best closing credits music ever.