He was debating, not arguing, a salient point with respect to Hiuse rules. The Speaker of the House, as is usual for him, was not addressing the question, but rather was trying to assert his dominance in the House. It was a fair question by Brave.

How is what was written a 'disgraceful' and 'vicious' attack? Seems pretty innocuous to me.

But who do we vote in? Not trying to be snarky...seriously asking.

Yes the "nimble" private sector lays everyone off...guess where those employees turn to for help? The government! So, really, you are giving credit to the private sector for releasing people and letting the government deal with them. I give up...again.

Depends on the party...

Perhaps there is someone actually interested in speaking about issues as opposed to "grand standing" or "watch wearing". To that person, in ignorance I ask the question: was Brave correct in his assessment of the five minute member speech rule? Or was the Speaker correct? I had the pleasure of watching the entire procedure (thank you, ZNS website) and thought the issue being debated was actually a legitimate one. Would have liked those clowns in parliament to address it, instead they made a mockery...much like these comments.

We are a republic?

Care to recommend some names, then? Or, are you just comfortable pontificating on the sidelines?

It is a pity that all the smart people who have all the answers to run our country are too busy blabbing on the Tribune's message boards.

You can't cut civil service salaries (i.e. not meaning "double dippers"/ "contract workers", but true civil servants). You cut their salaries and the economy is absolutely finished. Cant believe people are still trying to justify this nonsense.