filibuster, noun: a. The use of obstructionist tactics, especially prolonged speechmaking, for the purpose of delaying legislative action. b. An instance of the use of this delaying tactic. Complete definition.
buster, noun: A form of address used in some democratic assemblies of the Westminster tradition to attract the attention of a fellow legislator before unleashing physical assault upon that person (i.e., punching their lights out). Considered to be an advanced and more effective form of filibuster, particularly when lacking a majority and used in conjunction with the removal and hiding of the mace.
You've stumbled upon the Circus. Here be dragons. No, wait. Here be large clowns including Kahuna, St Vandoofus, Professor Gordon, Darth Teddy, Bartus Maximus, the Baron and Baroness, the Monster, Timmy, the Cookie Monster, Fluke, Huggles, Her Royal Highness, the Cheese Justice, the Admiral and the Genie. These are works of utter buffoonery punctuated by digital photography. If the Surgeon General hasn't already cautioned of the dangers of excessive laughter, there's not a moment to loose!
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Parliamentary Terminology 101 - Part 1
SRI JAYAWARDANAPURA-KOTTE, Sri Lanka -- In this new feature, we look at some of the important terminology used in legislative assemblies.
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