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Is this for real?

posted 18 years ago by Thehorriblefungus
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I always wondered why my American friends called our political discussion shows 'Civilised' PLEASE tell me this isn't the American version of a political discussion show?? Because it LOOKS like a maniac foaming at the mouth and screaming ignorant retoric for 10 minuites whilst interrupting all his guests.

There are some very hairy babies on Craggy Island, and I think you are the hairy baby-maker.

[–] mechanical-man 18 years ago

What? The McLaughlin Group is basically made up of four regular panelists and one guest/rotation panelist. And McLaughlin is pretty subdued. The only shouting matches occur when Eleanor is fighting for air time with Tony or Pat. The show is nothing like you described.

[–] Thehorriblefungus 18 years ago

Do I have the right show? The host is an older man with glasses?

[–] 18 years ago

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[–] Majic-Man 18 years ago

I love it when senior citizens get insanely pissed off, I personally think it's hilarious.

[–] Billy_McAvoy 16 years ago

apparently you've never seen a session of the house of commons...<snicker> gawd what an ignorant comment... truly american!

[–] Tom_Cruises_Testicles 16 years ago

Yes, how terrible. People being passionate about politics and their views on the country. Regardless if the show is a yelling match or a tea party, you're missing the content of these discussions if that is where you focus.