We all fight for the same cause around the globe

Socialist workers gathered in front of Sheldonian Theatre

Last Thursday I encountered a group of Socialist Workers protesting on the street. I was listening to their speech when it struck me that the issues we have in America is also present anywhere else in the world.

I don't know much about government policy of the Great Britain, but one professor told me that his university's tuition is going to triple next year from 3000GBP to 9000GBP due to a cut in government funding. That is pretty outrageous! Imagine UW's tuition tripling just over a year? Our students would go nuts. 

Another form of British political culture I find interesting is Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) where the prime minister spends half an hour answering questions from members of parliament. Here's a clip of one example. (Thanks Brian!)

Standing up or stomping feet are the common scene of British Parliament. I couldn't help but compare this tradition to other common scenes of government meetings where when things get too heated....... well...

Slightly comical, almost.