The Clerk had our department (supported by several others and the central agencies) draft this guide to assist Parliamentarians with the challenging transition from politics to long term care.
Active MP
Eats rubber chicken at business meetings and banquets.
Nursing Home MP
Will eat chicken soup if the chunks are not too big.
Active MP
Takes a Poll to sample public opinion.
Nursing Home MP
Takes a Poo to provide a sample.
Active MP
Calls for investigation of Election Irregularities.
Nursing Home MP
Calls for an appointment because of Erection Irregularities.
Active MP
Debates Health Care with House colleagues.
Nursing Home MP
Argues about his medication with Home staff.
Active MP
Receives hundreds of letters and emails from constituents each day.
Nursing Home MP
Never hears from his children.
Active MP
Worried that his opponents might smear him.
Nursing Home MP
Worried he might smear himself.
Active MP
Takes a stand on principle.
Nursing Home MP
Takes a stand if the walker is near his bed.
Active MP
Has dining privileges at the Parliamentary Restaurant.
Nursing Home MP
Loses dining privileges by sleeping through supper.
Active MP
Concerned about what the papers are saying.
Nursing Home MP
Concerned about how much paper is left.
Active MP
Runs for another term.
Nursing Home MP
Has runs.
