Rec this if you couldn't possibly care less what kind of dog the Obamas have.

[Orrex]

Or don't. Either way, am I the only person doesn't give a damn about it?

I admit that it's nice to see the kids having a good time with the pooch, though.

[leftstreet]

1. I'll wreck this

n/t

[Uzybone]

2. Why post about it if you dont care?

[Orrex]

3. Because you never talk to me anymore

And I figured this was a good way to get your attention. I can't tell you how much this means to me.

[damntexdem]

14. Hey, these philosophical questions are so tough!

Why do you have to torture us with them? ;-)

[firedupdem]

4. You ask for rec's for a post about a dog you don't care about? n/t

[Orrex]

5. Well, not just recs

Thanks for the :kick:

[firedupdem]

7. You're welcome....anytime. n/t

[TZ]

74. read between the lines

Obviously he doesn't feel like flaming Obama for HORRORS getting a purebread dog. Imagine that.

[edhopper]

6. But he's a good puppy.

Who's a good dog? Who's a good dog?
Yesss, you're a good dog!

[sutz12]

8. I almost didn't care enough to rec this, but.....

:)

[AndyA]

9. Seems to be a minor thing, given everything else going on in the world.

But some people need distractions now and then, and this is a distraction. ;)

[lazer47]

10. What puppy??.,,,where??

[Coyote_Bandit]

11. Not only

do I not care what kind of dog the Obamas have - I could also care less that it came from a breeder instead of some "rescue" group.....

[Soylent Brice]

12. no, i won't rec this. it's not about pirates.

[progressoid]

13. Aww...but he's so cute.

k/r.

[jb5150]

76. That dog looks like it's having

a really bad day.........

[cherokeeprogressive]

81. That actually reminds me of Bill the Cat. n/t

[Richd506]

15. I like Obama and I like puppies

But I can agree with you when you say you don't really care about Obama's puppy

[Skittles]

16. a pet is a personal decision

I'm just glad they have one and would have really been happy with anything they got

[UTUSN]

17. I'll rec this but don't dare leave my name!1 n/t

[Butch350]

18. YES! I do care! Thanx very much for asking! Now FO!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

25. ...

:rofl:

[solinvictus]

19. I don't give a tinker's damn...

..about their dog or what Michelle's wearing lately or any of the other vapid stories surrounding them.

[nolabear]

20. Who let the trolls out?

Woof! WoofWoofWoof!:evilgrin:

[Mermaid7]

21. I care

Anyone who has a dog, has love.

[NoSheep]

24. There you go! We've got to have a little love around here every now and then.

[doctor jazz]

86. I think it's nice they have a doggie...the type doesn't matter to me at all.

:shrug:

[The Wielding Truth]

91. I am right with you. The addition of this adorable dog is sweet,

and gives us another white house occupant to be infatuated with.

[blondeatlast]

22. No can do, I want those girls to be miserable.

Heh--I named my rescued, ourebred (no lie) soft-coated Wheaten Terrieer Sash--yeppers, inspired by THAT Sasha!

[Fuzz]

23. K & R if you like this T-Shirt

http://www.cafepress.com/du_store/6608566

[RufusTFirefly]

26. Will the dog have the right to habeas corpus? n/t

[freemarketer6]

27. Can't rec it, but I don't really care anything about the dog. I think

the selection of that dog was a mistake.

[blondeatlast]

63. Interesting contradiction there--you don't care, but you think the dog was a mistake.

O. K.

:wtf:

[freemarketer6]

69. Fair enough nft

dd

[AlbertCat]

77. but you think the dog was a mistake.

Exactly!

Shoulda gotten a cat!

[JeanGrey]

28. Thank god - SANITY PREVAILS.

And I own a purebred schnauzer I got from a breeder and not a rescue - and I don't care who doesn't like it.

:-)

[Orrex]

29. Holy moley. How did this idiot's dumbass thread get on the front page?

:wtf:

[madinmaryland]

35. A brazilian too many internet minutes left on your cell phone??

:wtf:

[cadmium]

54. Flea and tick infestation recommending it n/t

[applegrove]

30. It has been a two day story and I hope it ends there. I'd rather hear

about Obama's policies. The political economy of the world worries me these days. I want to see the man keep succeeding.

[saltpoint]

31. I'm with you on the younguns and the dog. If it brings some happiness

their way, I'm all for it.

One of the daughters is allergic to most dogs so I understand the choice of breeds based on that consideration of her health.

Her allergy to most dogs should not preclude her having the chance to love this one.

Some nice management of the whole thing by the President and the First Lady for their two young folks.

[Beam Me Up]

32. Actually, I could care less. n/t

[Common Sense Party]

33. I don't care. It's not news. Neither is what Michelle's wearing.

They're just people.

[pitchforksandtorches]

34. WOOF WOOF

[travelingtypist]

36. Sick to death of the dog.

It's fun to see the family together and to see the president read stories
to kids and having a little fun and being human, but dayum. Every news show
this Sunday wasted several minutes on this.

Have a nice life, Bo. Now go away.

[TexasObserver]

37. Agreed. All such topics should be shipped to the Lounge.

The hyperventilating over the dog has been a running embarrassment here.

It's a fucking DOG!! It licks its privates, eats its vomit, sniffs shit, and then kisses your face.

I like dogs, but I don't gush with adoration over them. I have used HIDE THREAD for the offenders, and for the serial offenders, I put them on Ignore for threads they start, (not for their replies in other threads).

[nevergiveup]

38. Some people need to "get a life"

You can adjust "get a life" to whatever your view is. In light of the misery so many people are in today it just seems so silly and trite for there to be so much attention focused on a family pet. On the other hand it was nice to see the man who has the weight of a tumultuous world on his shoulders, smiling and running with the new family puppy today.

[Norrin Radd]

39. Cats rule, dogs drool.

[chknltl]

40. After far too much thought on the topic, I decided to KnR this anyway.

There, happy now? :hi:

[bridgit]

41. ^rec98

[spiritual_gunfighter]

42. When the MSM devote as much time to

the Red Cross report on torture will I care about a fucking dog. When DU members post more OPs about what Obama is doing about said report will I be okay with the dog coverage. Until then STFU about a stupid dog please.

[jb5150]

43. It's nice they have a pet

but it's hardly front page news.................

[SandWalker1984]

44. Be thankful, at least the dog knocked Octoyouknowwho off of CNN

For that, I would buy the dog a year's supply of chew toys. :woohoo:

[snot]

45. or about pirates, almost. I mean, on the scale of things . . .

[rollingrock]

46. I don't mind stories like these once in while, BUT

the incredible amount of 24/7 coverage and attention the Obama dog story is
getting by the MSM is completely ridiculous.

[petronius]

47. I have absolutely no interest in President Obama's pet(s), or any member of his

family, or anything he does when he's not actively doing something presidential...

[ProfessorGAC]

53. Must Be Difficult To Be So Serious

I see your point, because after all, the president isn't a person or anything.

Let's continue to perpetuate the notion that the president is an imperial presence above the rest of the people.

Yeah, that'll do it. :sarcasm: (I didn't really need that; did i?)
GAC

[petronius]

68. That's weird - there must be 15 or 20 posts in this conversation that aren't showing up for me,

because otherwise I just can't see how you arrived at your reply from what I said... :shrug:

[omega minimo]

48. So nice to see your bullshit take you so far

[TZ]

73. yes being sensible and tolerant=bullshit in your world

Got it. You really have issues.

[omega minimo]

89. I mean that in the best possible way and I know that's not Orrex cuz I can still see him

[Hissyspit]

49. .

[Kajsa]

72. LOL!

I am so stealing that pic, Hissyspit!

:rofl: :hi:

[Hissyspit]

90. Why not - I stole it from someone else here.

I want a First Cat, by gum!

[Kajsa]

93. Me too!

We need another Socks in the White House!

[meowomon]

50. Children Care and it is a good way to get them engaged in current events.

Obama's family and personal life are important in many ways. Talking to your children about the president's dog is a good way to get them engaged in politics and current events. Being president isn't only about policy and governing. It is also about being a role model for the country. It is warm and engaging; it normalizes an otherwise extraordinary man. I care also because I am a dog lover. Pets are an American way of life. Why do you care so much to write this any way? If you really didn't care, you would have just ignored the whole thing. Oh, I think you care.

[PatrynXX]

51. Nice to see a dog around.

Although that sure is alot of hair. Prefer Beagles. Miss my beagle. :(

[Hubert Flottz]

52. Don't worry about the dog shit or puke...

Once it's shat, it's best not to look back opon it!

[tclambert]

55. I suppose this means all Republicans now have to buy cats.

[eilen]

56. I'm glad they bought the girls a dog.

It's cute.

[TankLV]

57. Dumbest post of the day...by far...

Bite me...

I love the stories about the dog - I love GOOD PRESS about President Obama and I look forward to more GOOD NEWS about President Obama.

and I especially LOVE that it aparently chafes you fucking butt...!!!

[Orrex]

61. Until I read your post I thought it was ridiculous that the OP was on the front page

Now, having read your post, I hope that it stays there for weeks.

I especially LOVE that it apparently chafes you fucking butt...!!!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Forkboy]

88. A kick for Tank.

:kick:

:)

[ForrestGump]

58. It's been all downhill since

Socks, anyway.

[cabbage08]

59. K&R

[Marrah_G]

60. Well.....

I don't either, but since I was not one of his supporters during the primaries then I am a "hater" for saying so.

Cute dog. Happy for the kids. That's about the amount of gushing you will see from me.

[liberal N proud]

62. Not that I care, but it will increase the popularity of the breed

People will be stupid about it.

[L0oniX]

64. This shit makes national news nothing but a dog & pony show...

which is the same reason I don't watch any local tv news.

[SammyWinstonJack]

65. Count me as one who doesn't give a damn either.

:thumbsup:

[raccoon]

66. I'm tempted to rec this just because you said "COULDN'T care less." nt

[AngryOldDem]

67. Granted, it's not earth-shattering news.

But, damn, does it have to be doom-and-gloom 24/7 around here?

I admit I've become one of the world's biggest cynics, but it did do my heart good yesterday to see those two happy little girls playing with their new puppy.

[struggle4progress]

70. The Obamas have a dog?

[JackRiddler]

71. In fact, I care NOT to know -- coverage = royalty, bullshit, distraction ...

The president is not my family, or yours.

If this is to be a Republic of a sovereign people with democratic institutions, then the relationship between the people and their elected representatives must be formal, defined solely by the constitutional and legal parameters, without the distraction and distortion of personality (insofar as the latter is not relevant to political decision making; the dog certainly is not).

Devices to make it seem like these people (any officials you see only via television or media) are friends or family serve only to make the rest of us into material, an audience, vicarious children, a mass for sculpting.

This is of course not a criticism of Obama per se; it's how presidents have been packaged all along. The political confidence game of the monarch slipping into the role of your personal friend/protector/family member is as old as history. The struggle to emerge from totem and monarchy and ape-level stimulus-response social hierarchy is almost as old, and has made slow progress over the course of the last few centuries.

[TZ]

75. Cute dog.

Looks like the girls are happy and thats all that matters. I don't give a damn what job he has, its his family--and no one has the right to lecture him on how he should raise his children.

[ginnyinWI]

78. Keith agrees with you, but I disagree.

I do care about the dog. Even though I'm more of a cat person, it's good PR for the Obamas--will make people want to pay attention even though they might disagree politically. Dog lovers will unite.

What I'm really sick of, speaking of Keith, are the "Bushed" segments. After eight years I've had it and hope I never have to hear his name mentioned again!

I tried to contact the show but there is no way to do it. They give you a link to his blog which hasn't been updated in over a month.

[Echo In Light]

79. Keeps national discourse focused on meaningless aspects of celebrity

[cherokeeprogressive]

80. I'll add that I could NOT care less about how many sleeves Michelle Obama's dress has.

I AM interested in learning though, which junior staffer will be tasked with walking the dog and cleaning up its shit. That's news, brother...

I have no doubt, that when the day comes for said staffer to write his/her autobiography, the words "I hate picking up that fucking dog's shit" written in their journal will change to "Bo and I had the most rewarding walk today!"

[felinetta]

82. We have a real first family. American children can now relate to

the first children in one more way.  I have absolutely no
problem with it.  In fact, in times of hardships, people need
an outlet and this dog is one of them.  Many Americans have
pets and this is a nice connection.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

83. Rec this if you couldn't possibly care less what kind of god the Obamas have

I care about as much about their god as I do about their dog.

[YOY]

84. Yeah it's a cute pooch and the story is nice for 10 seconds.

But it's being milked like a cow on BGH.

[GreenTea]

85. Who would actually give a fuck & why? A fucking dog is news, how about people with no health care..

I'm sure the dog has better fucking health care than you or me and more than the 100 million uninsured people & tax payers in this country!!

[MissMarple]

87. The girls look so happy with their puppy.

Now they need to learn how to walk it. It's really people training not dog training. Learning how to "speak" dog is a good thing.

[Ex Lurker]

92. I was glad they didn't get a Lab

popularity leads to overbreeding, which ruins dog breeds. We didn't need a whole lot more "me too" lab owners.

[lebkuchen]

94. It beats Yahoo's breaking news inre: Dancing with the stars

nt