Pigs & Parliament
This morning I have been marvelling at this story
A three-year-old boy has been eaten alive by a neighbour's herd of pigs on the outskirts of the Indian capital
which jaundiced though I may be, strikes me as a metaphor for what is going on in Parliament at the moment. Now please note dear readers that I said ‘in Parliament’ & not ‘on Parliament’; we will come to the latter, a little bit later on.
MPs are all in a huff because they are finally being called to account for all of their personal expenses, something that I note that the European Parliament is still refusing to do with MEPs. As those of us that live in the real world know, at the end of each calendar month when you put your expenses in, they will be checked at least twice & also ultimately on an annual basis, further examined by the company auditors. Over time you learn that if you are going to claim back that £500 you spent in Stringfellows as client entertainment, you are going to need to have a reasonably robust story. Quite why MPs think that they should be exempt normal accounting practice remains a bit of a mystery to me.
As for those numpties that where protesting on the roof of the Palace of Westminster yesterday, just two questions:
1. Can we take it that the person who is responsible for the security of Parliament is being given his P45 this morning? After all, supposedly, it is one of the more secure buildings in this country. Not an easy job I know with approximately 14,000 people working there. However it is quite clear that that particular person isn’t up to the job & we the taxpayer, need someone who is. After all, we would hate it if all of those MP’s unpaid expense claims were consumed by say, the flames of Islam.
2. Secondly, compare & contrast if you will. The last time we saw rus in urbe in Parliament Square to protest against the ludicrous Hunting Bill, the Metropolitan Police took in upon themselves to remove that right to protest will riot sticks. Clearly illegally accessing secure areas & handcuffing yourself to the roof is less of a crime than protesting in the public areas around Parliament.
Comments
Criminals are an every day hazard ... and a reason for cops to keep busy.
Muttering peasants bring down governments, and must be stomped on.
As for pigs ... probably the fastest way to dispose of a body known ... something to keep in mind for future hard times.
Posted by: Kristopher | February 28, 2008 6:51 PM
Here in Israel, it is illegal to keep domestic pigs, but we have wild boar aplenty.
Wild boar and rabbit anre the few animals left to hunt in Israel.
As for disposing of a body quickly, I think we've all seen Snatch more time then we can count. Thank you Brick Top!
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Posted by: DoubleTapper | February 28, 2008 11:10 PM
"After all, we would hate it if all of those MP’s unpaid expense claims were consumed by say, the flames of Islam."
...as opposed to the MPs themselves?
Just asking.
Posted by: Kim du Toit | February 29, 2008 5:18 PM