Embarrassing

Just Making Stuff Up

Politics is a blood sport, metaphorically speaking.  At times it can be extremely formulaic and boring.  However, in the Westminster system, governments face formal questioning from opposition parties.  This can sometimes be one of the most entertaining and informative aspects of political interchange.  At times, the information gleaned shows how ill-prepared or superficial our politicians can be.  The institution of Parliamentary Question Time is one of the great strengths and virtues of the Westminster system of government.

In the vid below is an interchange between Andrew Little, Leader of the Opposition and John Key, the Prime Minister.  Now Little does not appear to be the sharpest pin in the cushion.  At times he appears tone deaf to political subtleties, but he soldiers on regardless.  In this particular characteristic he reminds one of Jeremy Corbyn, present leader of the Labour Party in the UK.

Watch Little go through his staff-prepared question sheet acting out a role--albeit woodenly and badly.