jcrabappleParliament suspended as Maori reps perform Haka.
Fuck yeah!
dyedbird@jcrabapple it looks as if the white dude in the front row is pissing in his pants and looking around and hoping no one notices it! 
Anne Deschaine@dyedbird @jcrabapple It's interesting when you watch other videos, like from news, that show more context leading up. The Speaker looks thoroughly grumpy as he loses control of the room. But interestingly, that white dude you mention and the other white people on that side of the room (not on the other) stand when the Māori MP begins the haka. My impression is that they are in the parties supporting her (opposing the measure) and stand in respect.
Just my impression, though. I could be wrong!
@aehdeschaine @jcrabapple yeah full disclosure: my comment was totally whimsical and based on zero knowledge of New Zealand politics and the bill that caused this protest by the indigenous people. Chances are my perception is just that a perception...
@dyedbird @jcrabapple Oh, mine too! I know of the issue but have absolutely no knowledge of how NZ parliamentary procedure works. I just thought it was interesting to observe, even beyond how invigorating the haka is