Why is American politics so popular in the UK but not vice versa?
Q. Why is American politics so popular in the UK but not vice versa?(1) Short answer:Because of the difference in tension level, designed into the political matrix of bones and muscles, in each of their political systems.The US system is high on theseparation of powers,checks and balances.Executive / Legislative / Judiciary tension in one dimension,Federal/States in the other.There’re multiple election cycles for the Legislature (Senate and House). Elections feed the news mill.435 House of Representatives members, 2-year term generates many elections.The presidential election is a long-drawn circus, from primaries through elections: 597 days, the equivalent of14 UK/Australian elections,7 Canadian elections,41 French elections.American Elections: How Long Is Too Long?Imagine the US system as a perpetually ongoing 24X7 conference. The politicians are the conference leaders, facilitators. Citizens, the delegates. Leaders and delegates collaborate to influence and shape the agenda, discourse and deliverables of the conference.If the conference leaders misbehave, the delegates have the mechanisms to eject them.The gumbo stew…Ad nauseam liberty - justice/equality dance ritual.Identity politicsAd nauseam Faith-Science tension.Ad nauseam gun control debate.Ad nauseam abortion debate.Ad nauseam LGBT debate.One word: DramaIn the UK Westminster system,voters elect the majority political party,then step back, and ‘let it do its job’.Executive and Legislature (Parliament) waltz in lockstep.Judiciary non-activist. Not involved in political play.Government is unitary. No Federal-State tension.Election is a short, big bang affair. Then, back to work.If the leaders misbehave, there’re devices to manage them out. Peccadilloes, and other higher crimes.One word: Placid(2) Related:Sam Qwato's answer to How powerful is the British prime minister?Sam Qwato's answer to How much power does the President of United States really have?
What's your favorite thing about your dad?
This question is tough. I find it difficult to choose the best thing about my dad. Okay, let me list out a few things which I admire in him:Unconditional Love and care: I write a lot about my mother and her love. But actually ,my dad loves me more than my Mom. But he never shows it. He might be strict, but he always loves us.25 plus "Where are you? " calls from him before I reach home. Oh yeah, he cares a lot. I admire my Appa.I admire the way he handles problems in life. His patience and intelligence is extraordinary. He always motivates us and gives us good advice. He is my inspiration.The way he cooks. Wow. From Potato fry to Rasam, and Payasam to Coconut Barfi, he makes all wonderful dishes. Oh wait, he is a juice specialist, and now we get to have Dad's special Mango juice everyday(Summer time).During my childhood days, my dad sings to make me sleep. Now he doesn't sing everyday, but I made him sing one day, recorded it and listen to it everyday. I admire the way he sings. He also dances sometimes to make us laugh :DHe looks young and maintains it. He goes for morning walks, does exercise everyday. No one can guess his actual age looking at him. He dresses up like a college guy. :') His kind heart. He is gem of a person. :)My dad imitates me very well. It makes me laugh and feel "Ayyo(Oops) did I do/say like this?" He is good at these.Sacrifice: He never gets anything for himself. But he gets us whatever we want even before we ask. He is a symbol of sacrifice. I admire my Appa(Dad). He is always my hero. :)