content: Oh I agree, He got kicked out of the labour party and went directly for whichever group had enough numbers, to vote in a block and get him in. But the difference between the senate and the house of parliament cracks me up. When the president goes to address the senate, once a year, everyone claps, Dems, Reps, all stand and clap. When the Prime minister goes to speak to parliament, and answer questions from MP's, which they have to do once a week, half the room boo and jeer. In both countries you need to be a conniving little shit to get elected into it, but in the UK, you also gotta be able to hold your own in a highly hostile debate