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Brent88 · 10-27-2004, 11:06 AM

I don't want to hear any complaints about our politics now.

Lawmakers in Food Fight Over Arms Budget

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A food fight erupted in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday as lawmakers quarrelling over a massive arms budget hurled their lunch boxes at each other.

"You've got no shame!" screamed Chu Fong-chih of the opposition Nationalist Party, after throwing a take-out box of chicken and rice at Chen Tsung-yi, a legislator from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party who backed the special budget.

Chen responded by accusing Chu of sympathizing with Taiwan's arch-foe China, and flung his own lunch box at her.

Taiwan's parliament is notorious for fistfights, with many lawmakers enjoying the media attention when scuffles break out. Chairs and shoes have also been known to fly across the chamber on occasion.

Legislators were meeting on Tuesday to decide if a proposed $18 billion budget to buy weapons from the United States should be put on the legislative agenda for Friday.

Sterling Holobyte · 10-27-2004, 12:23 PM

Who's the head of the Parliament over there, Jerry Springer?

btw, is this a political thread?

Dutabi84 · 10-27-2004, 12:38 PM

Ha. As long as the 'B' or 'K' words aren't mentioned, it should be fine.

dlemond · 10-27-2004, 12:54 PM

See if you can guess what I am now.

Brent88 · 10-27-2004, 05:14 PM

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Originally posted by Sterling Holobyte
Who's the head of the Parliament over there, Jerry Springer?

btw, is this a political thread?

It is, but it's not like it'll be a heated debate over Next week's election here.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 10-27-2004, 05:40 PM

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See if you can guess what I am now.

Oh man, that is hilarious.

Jokerette · 10-27-2004, 05:43 PM

Is it immature that I laughed at that report? Haha crazy people.

TJL · 10-27-2004, 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
See if you can guess what I am now.

Mr. Blutarski, you're out of order!

Brent88 · 10-27-2004, 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by Jokerette
Is it immature that I laughed at that report? Haha crazy people.

Not at all.

Cactus Jack · 10-27-2004, 07:22 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
See if you can guess what I am now.

!!!

Brent88 · 10-27-2004, 07:25 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
See if you can guess what I am now.

!!!!!

*MIBabe03* · 10-27-2004, 07:26 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
See if you can guess what I am now.

A zit!

Sterling Holobyte · 10-28-2004, 12:15 AM

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Originally posted by dlemond
See if you can guess what I am now.

uh... me after I ate at Taco Bell?

10-27-2004, 11:06 AM	#1
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	Food fight erupts in Taiwan over budget I don't want to hear any complaints about our politics now. Lawmakers in Food Fight Over Arms Budget TAIPEI (Reuters) - A food fight erupted in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday as lawmakers quarrelling over a massive arms budget hurled their lunch boxes at each other. "You've got no shame!" screamed Chu Fong-chih of the opposition Nationalist Party, after throwing a take-out box of chicken and rice at Chen Tsung-yi, a legislator from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party who backed the special budget. Chen responded by accusing Chu of sympathizing with Taiwan's arch-foe China, and flung his own lunch box at her. Taiwan's parliament is notorious for fistfights, with many lawmakers enjoying the media attention when scuffles break out. Chairs and shoes have also been known to fly across the chamber on occasion. Legislators were meeting on Tuesday to decide if a proposed $18 billion budget to buy weapons from the United States should be put on the legislative agenda for Friday.
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10-27-2004, 12:23 PM	#2
Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	Who's the head of the Parliament over there, Jerry Springer? btw, is this a political thread?
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10-27-2004, 12:54 PM	#4
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	See if you can guess what I am now. Attached Images

10-27-2004, 12:38 PM	#3
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Star Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	Ha. As long as the 'B' or 'K' words aren't mentioned, it should be fine.

10-27-2004, 05:43 PM	#7
Jokerette Clown Princess Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 29, 2004 Location: Gotham City...dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight Posts: 334	Is it immature that I laughed at that report? Haha crazy people.