Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Civilized Budget Brawl, South Korean-Style

SOMETIMES A GOOD, OUT-IN-THE-OPEN SCUFFLE IS JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED. Instead of dragging on an argument ad nauseum, it can clear the air quickly and open otherwise obstructed passageways.

Aren't men in dark suits and ties---rather than loin cloths or motorcycle jackets---refreshing to see in battle, rolling around on the floor, dislodging each others spectacles?

What could be the subject of such heated contention for these civilized-looking chaps, screaming and gnashing their teeth at one another? Why, the national budget of course. To wit:

Members of the ruling Grand National Party scuffled with opposition lawmakers who blocked their entry into parliament in Seoul Wednesday. The ruling party rammed through a $270 billion government-spending bill for 2011. (Han Sang Gyun/Yonhap/Reuters)

I could add more, but I'll just leave it here at this classic, no-holes-barred photo.

SOURCE FOR THIS FREE-FOR-ALL

2 comments:

mRed said...

Looks like one of our Historical Review Commission meetings right after Lorna Lynne told Ray Bob, "No product samples. No competent drawings. Application denied!" Ray Bob ain't repainting the barn, but Lorna Lynne has the power and the law on her side.

That'd be me on the left standing except I wore a red tie.

Webutante said...

Very funny....the world definitely needs more men in red ties, mRed.