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DC, of course, has a perfectly good humane society, where I got my stupid sack of shit of a dog that we all love
dogs: immensely frustrating and entirely loveable
It looks like the spider link has been taken down, but here’s a copy of the page before it vanished …
http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=spiderhl2.png
Sure, kinda like how Clinton and Bush’s drug use resulted in decriminalization of drug use. Oh, wait…
Hey, ease off on the Boulder cops. They had time on their hands because there were absolutely no uncleared our outstanding cases on their books!
Ummmm….. maybe not.
The spider link is hilarious. I could use a laugh.
As for Obama, we play poker in DC weekly. I’d like to get him at our card game and see how good he really is (and maybe swindle my way into a cabinet position, buhahahahaha).
BTW, it will probably be our tax dollars at work when it comes to the care of said ‘first puppy.’ We’ll pay for the food, the walks, and, yes, the inevitable destruction of public property from all the chewing/running around in the White House. Not to mention all the rugs that will have to be steam cleaned or may even be ruined.
That being said, I hope they go with a labramutt. We love our 45 pound lab mix and all the hard work we put in when she was a puppy has been more than worth it in the end.
If we’re going to start applying “sex offender” include to jokey things like a nude holiday run, the term has lost the little meaning that it had left. I’m not thrilled with idea of such registries in the first place, but can sort of see the use of tracking stranger rapists, molesters, etc.
It’s sadly typical that the Police Chief is more than happy to violate the spirit of the law.
It’s sadly typical that the Police Chief is more than happy to violate the spirit of the law.
Spirit of the law? The law’s the law, buddy!
“I’m not thrilled with idea of such registries in the first place, but can sort of see the use of tracking stranger rapists, molesters, etc.”
But what if that list seems to push these people to re-offend due to the stress of not being able to have any sort of regular life? Does it really benefit society?
The idea that being naked can be construed as a crime is a product of people’s obsession with and fear of all things sex-related. This fact, by itself, is evidence that humanity is still burdened with a mob mentality that thrives on whatever hatred and persecution they can get away with. And, no, I am not over-stating the case one bit. A “civilized” society isn’t one that is has become more tolerant. It’s one that has shifted it’s venomous animosity to the more trendy modern targets. People love to hate. You see it in every religion, political party, clique, and club.
These poker stories make me want to scream. For crying out loud, he used to play poker with LOBBYISTS. Do you think the lobbyists were trying to win? People, this is Illinois we are talking about. Why not consistently lose a few bucks to the ONE? It is a well known fact the Obama was basically broke up until his book was written. This is a guy in his 40′s that didn’t even have a 401k plan. Jeez.
Supposedly Michelle Obama announced on Entertainment Tonight that they will be adopting a rescue dog.
This is a better zoo sign: http://img61.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dynamitemonkeyjc9.jpg
Maybe Obama could go along on a drug raid and rescue a puppy that would otherwise be scheduled for destruction…
I think it would be great if Obama got an American Pit Bull Terrier or a mix of said breed. A much maligned, misunderstood, and abused dog. Plus, it used to be the dog associated with America. Of course, given that most people are idiots about this breed they’ll probably go for something safe like a chocolate lab.
I read a good article on McCain the craps player vs Obama the poker player a few months ago. I thought it was in Slate, but now I’m not finding it. Anyway, Obama is a conservative, low-stakes player who used poker to make political connections. I doubt you were serious in your hopes, but I wouldn’t expect him to turn a friendly eye to online gaming.
I did find a similar article in Time, “Candidates’ Vices: Craps and Poker.” Not as good as the one I remember, but I loved this quote:
So, are private low-stakes games legal in Illinois?
Of course, given that most people are idiots about this breed they’ll probably go for something safe like a chocolate lab.
There’d also be one last wave of Palin-rage from the right, especially if they named it “Lipstick.”
Now that would improve my impression of Obama greatly.
Actually poker for money of any amount is illegal in illinois.
I snorted Dr. Pepper out of my nose reading the spider story!
So, the Obama’s don’t already have a dog?
I see, they I have to get one now to prove that he is (they are) just like the rest of us.
What a phony.
I think scott’s still a little upset. Let’s all give him some space.
I’m pretty sure they require you to have a dog before you’re allowed to move into the White House. Think how embarrassing it would be if they still hadn’t picked one out by Jan 20th. What a hassle it would be to have to temporarily move into an apartment and then move again as soon as you got the puppy. I won’t even mention the taxpayer dollars at stake.
If they still don’t have one by Jan. 15th, we should mail him one.
That’s it Dave: mail him a dog with a little bit of the marijuana for bedding. See how a militarized raid at the White House looks on national tv….
Labs are safe? Ask the police of Berwyn Heights, MD if the mayor’s (Cheye Calvo) Labs were dangerous, and they’d tell you YES, so we had to kill them! Oh wait, that was black Labs … we all know that the blacks are more dangerous than the browns or yellows.
#11 Dan said: “This is a guy in his 40’s that didn’t even have a 401k plan. Jeez.”
I wondered: But, was he a broken down alcoholic riding his father’s coat tails into his 40s like another Prez I know?
Just inquiring.
I think Obama should play a game of poker to get his pet. If he wins, the pot goes to adopting / rescuing a dog. If he loses, he has to streak through Boulder. Either way, the debt cannot be discharged by electronically transmitted arachnid drawings.
BTW, if Obama were feeling a little snooty, he could name the new dog “Chess”.
I am amazed how we get our panties in a bunch about naked people.
My grandfather tells me that growing up in the 30′s and 40′s, he was 12 years old before he ever took a shower – at a local YMCA. Before that, he bathed in a barrel behind the house. His neighbors beside and behind did the same thing.
We are living with the first two or three generations of human beings ever who didn’t see their friends, neighbors, and family naked on a regular basis.
Modern man is so neurotic.
@Dave Krueger #10
I missed your post before I wrote mine. I think you are right.
On the bright side, in a “modern” and “civilized” society, we are forced to focus our negative energies on things that matter a lot less than they used to. Getting all riled up about naked people is not a good thing. But it’s a whole lot better than getting all riled up about a the Jews and blacks.
Maybe in the future, we can build a large ugly monument of hate. We can all look at it sitting there, scowl at it, talk to our friends and family about how the Monument of Hate is breaking apart families, ruining our social structure, etc. It will just sit there and not listen in all its spiteful glory, and then we can go back to our fruitful and productive lives without really causing any destruction to other peaceful people.
Cynical in CA would be happy to know that, as far as I know, my dogs have professed no political affiliation – they’re both free market anarchists (voluntarily trading affection for food, water, shelter, toys, medical care,…). Secondly, they don’t seem to care one way or another if I’m nude or not. I don’t force clothes on them, and they don’t force clothes on me.
http://www.aanr.com
All this talk of dogs has at least improved the cuteness quotient in the ads displayed here.