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I clicked the source. The headline was that Gordon Brown (British PM) is going to lose the next election (should be in 1-2 months) so is trying to push voting reform through. We use first past the post which awards a seat to a Member of Parliament based upon a simple plurality in a geographic constituency. In short, the guy with the most votes wins. This means that the most popular party at the time tends to get huge majorities in MPs from having like 52% of the popular vote (because if they had 52% in every constituency they'd win 100% of the seats). Now he's going to lose he's trying to bring it in.
Historically, pretty much every time a party is in opposition for a while they say the voting system is broken and if elected they will fix it. Then when elected they conclude the system works quite well as it is. It's rather unusual to try and change the system just before you lose the election.
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Like hell my taxes are going towards implanting polar bears with thousands of festive LEDs.
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NY senator who dragged girlfriend fights expulsion
very interesting... to say the least.
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Korea (South)17174 Posts
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Korea (South)17174 Posts
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source: http://perezhilton.com/2010-02-09-kim-and-reggies-celebration-vacation
After helping the New Orleans Saints to victory in the Super Bowl, running back Reggie Bush and girlfriend Kim Kardashian plan to head out for a lovers' getaway.
Bush Tweeted that he wanted to go "somewhere relaxing and tropical with massages and spas everyday!" and Kim chimed in on her Twitter with the request of "jet skiing and snorkeling too."
Kim still sounds stunned about the Super Bowl saying:
"It was such a surreal feeling. I mean, this is the moment that Reggie's been waiting for his entire life, and it was just so cool to be there and be in the middle of it and run on the field! Like, everything you see in a movie, it's exactly what happened."
Sounds like Reggie could use some much needed relaxation and Kim is always up for a vacay!
Discuss
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I am personally very excited. I hope that Reggie proposes soon!
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枝野氏の刷新相起用、首相じわり「小沢離れ」か
読売新聞 - 1 時間前
鳩山首相が、小沢民主党幹事長と距離を置く枝野幸男・元政調会長を行政刷新相に起用したことで、党内では首相が徐々に「小沢離れ」を進めようとしているとの見方が出ている。 起訴された石川知裕衆院議員が離党する意向を固めたことも、「政治とカネ」の問題で傷ついた ...
My Japanese isn't nearly enough to translate that, but the only thing you'll see on the news here is the whole Ozawa corruption ordeal, the JAL-bankruptcy thing and that some sumo wrestler punched a guy. Nothing really gross or disgusting going on that i know of.
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That is grossly outrageous. I blame the hypocrisy of <country> and demand apologetic statements of country's citizens.
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Just come to Croatia and get involved with our "great" politicians work. This shit alone will make you hate the world.
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What are you talking about? Since when did we need a reason to hate the world!
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On February 10 2010 18:47 Bosu wrote:source: http://perezhilton.com/2010-02-09-kim-and-reggies-celebration-vacationAfter helping the New Orleans Saints to victory in the Super Bowl, running back Reggie Bush and girlfriend Kim Kardashian plan to head out for a lovers' getaway. Bush Tweeted that he wanted to go "somewhere relaxing and tropical with massages and spas everyday!" and Kim chimed in on her Twitter with the request of "jet skiing and snorkeling too." Kim still sounds stunned about the Super Bowl saying: "It was such a surreal feeling. I mean, this is the moment that Reggie's been waiting for his entire life, and it was just so cool to be there and be in the middle of it and run on the field! Like, everything you see in a movie, it's exactly what happened." Sounds like Reggie could use some much needed relaxation and Kim is always up for a vacay! Discuss ------ I am personally very excited. I hope that Reggie proposes soon!
I'm so confused...
Are you serious? o.O
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Confusion over Catchacray game
"The managers of the Catchacray games are disappointed the SPCA is now shutting them down. The game sees punters attempting to snag themselves a live crayfish by using a mechanical claw to try and pick one from a tank. "
Some crayfish are snagged by the claw up to 30 times before being caught (by inebriated bar patrons).
Animal welfare going too far? Or are the little tikes not enjoying it?
~Discuss~
P.S. $3 a pop.
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On February 10 2010 18:47 Bosu wrote:source: http://perezhilton.com/2010-02-09-kim-and-reggies-celebration-vacationAfter helping the New Orleans Saints to victory in the Super Bowl, running back Reggie Bush and girlfriend Kim Kardashian plan to head out for a lovers' getaway. Bush Tweeted that he wanted to go "somewhere relaxing and tropical with massages and spas everyday!" and Kim chimed in on her Twitter with the request of "jet skiing and snorkeling too." Kim still sounds stunned about the Super Bowl saying: "It was such a surreal feeling. I mean, this is the moment that Reggie's been waiting for his entire life, and it was just so cool to be there and be in the middle of it and run on the field! Like, everything you see in a movie, it's exactly what happened." Sounds like Reggie could use some much needed relaxation and Kim is always up for a vacay! Discuss ------ I am personally very excited. I hope that Reggie proposes soon!
Nah... can't keep a man like Reggie on a leech... he gots' to run free, like a mustang. Kim should be lucky for the time she got from him already. Don't push it, gurl.
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lol... thanks zatic... cleaning up the general forum
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Canada9720 Posts
On February 10 2010 19:31 danl9rm wrote:Show nested quote +On February 10 2010 18:47 Bosu wrote:source: http://perezhilton.com/2010-02-09-kim-and-reggies-celebration-vacationAfter helping the New Orleans Saints to victory in the Super Bowl, running back Reggie Bush and girlfriend Kim Kardashian plan to head out for a lovers' getaway. Bush Tweeted that he wanted to go "somewhere relaxing and tropical with massages and spas everyday!" and Kim chimed in on her Twitter with the request of "jet skiing and snorkeling too." Kim still sounds stunned about the Super Bowl saying: "It was such a surreal feeling. I mean, this is the moment that Reggie's been waiting for his entire life, and it was just so cool to be there and be in the middle of it and run on the field! Like, everything you see in a movie, it's exactly what happened." Sounds like Reggie could use some much needed relaxation and Kim is always up for a vacay! Discuss ------ I am personally very excited. I hope that Reggie proposes soon! I'm so confused... Are you serious? o.O
roflmao!!!!!!!!!!!!
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what no.... general forum is fine as it is. I like it how each interesting news has its own thread, where depth discussions are encouraged, instead of mixing up the food in one huge bowl.
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Oldest married couple in the world (85) is currently giving relationship advice on twitter. Good stuff.
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