The fun of Politics

Don't buy joke books - read the Australian House of Representatives Hansard instead:

http://www.aph.gov.au/hansard/reps/dailys/dr250506.pdf:

"Mr ABBOTT (Warringah -- Leader of the House)
(12.34 pm) -- I move:
That that snivelling grub over there be not further heard.

[...]

Mr Abbott -- If I have offended grubs, I withdraw
unconditionally

[...]

Mr Swan interjecting --

The DEPUTY SPEAKER -- The member for Lilley
walks a fine line by calling the Deputy Speaker an idiot.

Mr Crean interjecting --

The DEPUTY SPEAKER -- The member for
Hotham walks a fine line by clapping."

I don't understand how politicians can get anything done admist these antics.