Punches and hair pulling in chaotic Maldives parliament session

AlJazeera ^ | Jan. 29, 2024

[nuconvert]

MPs went after each other, throwing punches, pulling hair and blowing toy trumpets during a session of parliament in the Maldives. The fight came after the opposition party refused to approve 4 new cabinet ministers – who are members of the newly-elected president’s party.

[nuconvert]

LOL

[Col Frank Slade]

Now they’ve gone too far…blowing toy trumpets.

[Cuttnhorse]

Now they’ve gone too far…blowing toy trumpets.

Lets don't give our clowns new ideas.

[ComputerGuy]

While our politicians blow smoke.

[cgbg]

Those trumpets can make “insurrection” fun for the whole family in “our democracy”.

Lol.

[PsechsySr]

When I was living and working in Saudi Arabia, there were lots of TV advertisements promoting The Maldives. Great SCUBA and snorkeling.

Then, a Muslim was elected to the major office in that country...followed by a new Constitution, that limited voting to Muslims and dis-enfranchized all of the non-Muslims who had been living there for more generations than Islam has existed.

I never went there, as a result.

[Yo-Yo]

Punches and hair pulling in chaotic Maldives parliament session

Why? Did the Parliament Cafeteria run out of chicken sandwiches?

[frank ballenger]

U.S. Dept. of State.gov
“The United States established diplomatic relations with Maldives in 1966 following its independence and has since enjoyed friendly ties. The United States has sought to support Maldives’ ongoing democratic initiatives, economic development, and social and environmental ambitions.”

What could go wrong?

[Brooklyn Attitude]

“While our politicians blow smoke.”

and other things.

[frank ballenger]

Trumpet probably brought out subconscious feelings of inadequacy and rivalry among them.🤪🎺

As usual, Bob Dylan was able to secretly get something into a lyric in 1966:
Absolutely Sweet Marie

Sometimes it gets so hard, you see
I’m just sitting here beating on my trumpet
With all these promises you left for me
But where are you tonight, sweet Marie?

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What Does Trumpet Mean Sexually? By Linda Graham November 10, 2022 Low End Theory music website.
When someone is said to be “blowing their trumpet,” they are bragging or boasting about their accomplishments. In the sexual sense, “blowing one’s trumpet” can refer to talking about one’s sexual exploits in a bragging or boastful way. It can also refer to bragging about one’s sexual prowess or skill in bed. Trumpet can also be used as a metaphor for an erection, with the implication being that the person is sexually aroused.

[Cuttnhorse]

Too much info!

[frank ballenger]

Sorry. You’re right.

When I used to post some people would unbelievingly demand my sources or ask for more details.

… But it’s all right now
I learned my lesson well
You see, you can’t please everyone
So you got to please yourself
—”Garden Party.”
By Rick Nelson