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Are you talking about the original article or the cabinet list?
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the original article...i've got no problem with obama calling himself a mutt, especially in the manner in which he did it.Originally posted by MJZiggy
come on kiwon, there will be plenty to complain about once he is in office...you make yourself look silly grasping at straws right nowBusting drunk drivers in Antarctica since 2006Comment
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I agree. And did you see who was ringing their hands the most? You got it. Those bright eyed, brain wizard media types.Originally posted by falcoAfter lunch the players lounged about the hotel patio watching the surf fling white plumes high against the darkening sky. Clouds were piling up in the west… Vince Lombardi frowned.Comment
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Actually, from what I saw in the news, They didn't even notice. The AP even quoted the statement in an article about breed selection (that is a hot issue this morning) and didn't even notice it.
By the way, Mr. President-elect, please consider the standard poodle or goldendoodle. I don't know how the world will react to being greeted at the White House by a Bichon Frise."Greatness is not an act... but a habit.Greatness is not an act... but a habit." -Greg JenningsComment
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You're right. He has far too much executive experience to worry about being unprepared walking into the White House. Let's go dog shopping!!!Originally posted by MJZiggy"You're all very smart, and I'm very dumb." - PartialComment
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How about a pit bull or a Rottweiler? The guys in the hood would love it! Can't we all just get along?Originally posted by MJZiggyComment
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They're not hypoallergenic."Greatness is not an act... but a habit.Greatness is not an act... but a habit." -Greg JenningsComment
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I don't care that he called himself a "mutt"; and, in some ways, I agree with the spin the Obamians are putting on it, that it is good to have a relaxed attitude toward race. Self deprecation by higher ups can put people at ease, making them more approachable, etc.
BUT - as Kiwon has suggested, what's good for the goose.....
There should not be any offense taken if others direct comments like that at him. If they do take offense, they will have set up a line of demarcation between themselves and those with whom they deal. "We can do it, but you can not." There is either a relaxed attitude, or there isn't. It can't be relaxed for him, but not for us.
We will have to see if this is a significant or insignificant issue.Comment
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Well he didn't seem to have a problem with the Italian leadership mentioning his "tan." (of course the press was horrified, but if Obama doesn't have a problem, and Italy defends the statement as the are, then perhaps the press can stop worrying about it so)
And he didn't mess around in his defense either."Greatness is not an act... but a habit.Greatness is not an act... but a habit." -Greg JenningsComment
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Originally posted by MJZiggy
Whatever. I think they should make a cross country trek looking for the "perfect" dog. Maybe that could take 4 years? they could go from shelter to shelter, town by town and "put the dogs they like" on hold. these decisions are very important and should not be take lightly.
Maybe he could get McCain to "fill in" while he's away.
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I'm sure every shelter and rescue in the country is going to be schlepping dogs to Chicago hoping that the President Elect will chose them.
He actually doesn't even need to leave the comfy chair in the Oval Office either. He can just go to www.petfinder.com and search every shelter in the country by size, breed, location, etc..."Greatness is not an act... but a habit.Greatness is not an act... but a habit." -Greg JenningsComment
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i don't know kool aid man, he may have learned from the bush presidency and realized that your legacy gets tarnished when you spend too much time away from the affairs of stateOriginally posted by retailguyOriginally posted by MJZiggy
Whatever. I think they should make a cross country trek looking for the "perfect" dog. Maybe that could take 4 years? they could go from shelter to shelter, town by town and "put the dogs they like" on hold. these decisions are very important and should not be take lightly.
Maybe he could get McCain to "fill in" while he's away.Busting drunk drivers in Antarctica since 2006Comment
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I have to say - Korea seems like a fucked up place. Tracing family bloodlines to ensure 'purity' seems extremely vain and a bit OCD (and very 'german' like'). Let me know which of the Asian countries I should avoid - my wealth could be grown and spent elsewhere...
The concept of being of mixed race or mixed nationalities is very common in the US. The latest generations of whites in the US are mixed in every way possible - ideologically, religiously, racially and by national ancestry (and even through marriage sexually). Maybe N. Korea really is influencing S. Korea lately... :P
I'd rather Obama call himself a mutt than 'black'. He's as much white as he is black after all.
Pound mutts are sweet dogs, too.The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.
Vince Lombardi
"Not really interested in being a spoiler or an underdog. We're the Green Bay Packers." McCarthy.Comment
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Obama is kinda like a Dalmatian, when ya think about it.Check out my mock draft atComment
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He sheds a lot?"Greatness is not an act... but a habit.Greatness is not an act... but a habit." -Greg JenningsComment
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