In theory, our elected officials should be some of society’s most intelligent, reasonable, and mature people. Unfortunately, self-interest, corruption, and our own stupidity as voters means that they are usually anything but.


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Fortunately, disagreements aren’t settled on the field of battle anymore, and our crazy politicians are forced to duke things out with their wits and political savvy. That is, until they decide to throw down.



There is something cathartic about watching officials break down and throw hands in the chambers of government. It reduces them to powerless animals like the rest of us.


Here are 17 times politicians brawled it out.













Apparently, the Taiwanese parliament loves to throw down.