No Confidence

[Griff]

I heard George use the phrase "my government" recently so I guess Schumer isn't the only one confused about their system of government.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Griff

I heard George use the phrase "my government" recently so I guess Schumer isn't the only one confused about their system of government.

If I can say my government, why can't Bush. Isn't he still an American, a voting American?

[Griff]

The phrase is generally used in a parlimentary system where the PM puts together a voting block to get his program through. In the States, the Pres gets to fill a bunch of seats in the executive branch but, rumor has it, does not control the legislative function. Either George feels he owns the whole government or he's been hanging with Blair too much.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Griff

The phrase is generally used in a parlimentary system where the PM puts together a voting block to get his program through. In the States, the Pres gets to fill a bunch of seats in the executive branch but, rumor has it, does not control the legislative function. Either George feels he owns the whole government or he's been hanging with Blair too much.

C'mon, you've never said my government? I'll bet everyone I know has, at one time or another... often as, I fear my government.

[Griff]

In context George was talking about his administration. He's just parroting Tony. His government is the same as my government, but his administration is not my administration.