tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post4876748850656052014..comments2024-03-29T04:38:14.302-04:00Comments on SleuthSayers: True Political AnimalsLeigh Lundinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-40959908351683612692017-07-25T19:54:22.130-04:002017-07-25T19:54:22.130-04:00Thanks, everyone, for stopping by and sharing your...Thanks, everyone, for stopping by and sharing your animal thoughts, stories, and photos. I'm glad you enjoyed the blog. <br /><br />Donna, it is never too late for Spike to throw his collar in the ring. Perhaps he could decide to be a write-in candidate at the urging of a twin or two.<br /><br />Paul, I love Pepper's message of inclusiveness. She's got my vote! And I bet she would have good international relations with Mel's Frankenpoodle.<br /><br />Eve, OMG, I love the photo of Tama wearing her stationmaster hat. So cute!<br /><br />Bonnie, I think Ari would make a good legislative whip, rounding up the votes.Barb Goffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16013123434790272424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-22891865821517828982017-07-25T18:47:51.661-04:002017-07-25T18:47:51.661-04:00I was thinking of Caligula's horse when I read...I was thinking of Caligula's horse when I read this, Leigh! Barb, Robert Graves' books "I, Claudius" and "Claudius the God" probably have enough crime and intrigue (as well as the horse senator) to be related to this blog's usual topics! The books (and the '70's mini-series made from them) directly inspired creation of "The Sopranos."Jeff Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316081079528920123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-87891361004553304892017-07-25T13:43:12.140-04:002017-07-25T13:43:12.140-04:00I had a few pets that would have made benevolent l...I had a few pets that would have made benevolent leaders, but on of my cats was the smartest animal I have ever known, and I will include most homo sapiens by far.<br />One absolutely has to wonder who is doing all the paperwork and decisions that the animals in office can not articulate, (if indeed,t hey understand at all).<br /> I fear there is probably funny business going on.<br />However, this is ALL funny business!Tonette Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282619985489614075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-53322598723156163832017-07-25T10:59:58.111-04:002017-07-25T10:59:58.111-04:00I think our cat, Ari, would make an effective poli...I think our cat, Ari, would make an effective politician (not necessarily a public-spirited one, but one can't ask for everything). He's very persuasive, very determined. If he wants something, he doesn't stop until he gets it. If he wants breakfast, for example, he doesn't give up when we try hiding under the covers and telling him to go away. He perseveres in his campaign, howling and knocking alarm clocks, radios, and other objects off bureaus until one of us (usually, my husband) gives in, gets up, and feeds him. But Ari doesn't harbor a grudge. Once he's finished breakfast, he's perfectly willing to make peace and curl up with us again. In both of those respects, he's superior to a lot of politicians I could mention.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673578800047888317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-11767635346432521362017-07-25T10:14:04.595-04:002017-07-25T10:14:04.595-04:00Fun.Fun.Jack Getzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516237388744739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-73144402136663695652017-07-25T10:13:59.952-04:002017-07-25T10:13:59.952-04:00Frankenpoodle, our St. John Ambulance therapy dog,...Frankenpoodle, our St. John Ambulance therapy dog, should definitely be a candidate for any office. His mission is to bring joy to nursing home folk and disabled children. Imagine, a politician with that mandate!<br />Of course, he is Canadian - perhaps our own version of The Peacemaker?<br />Lovely post, Barb!Melodie Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07870938103759179132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-52736238996746571132017-07-25T09:47:51.896-04:002017-07-25T09:47:51.896-04:00A fun read, Barb. I can't nominate any animals...A fun read, Barb. I can't nominate any animals for political office, but I will say that there are already a lot of jack asses in politics.<br />Fran Rizerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655783035179620991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-91651248892609096642017-07-25T09:40:20.349-04:002017-07-25T09:40:20.349-04:00I understand that the most popular animal in Japan...I understand that the most popular animal in Japan is Tama, Stationmaster at Kishi Station - (Check out Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tama_(cat) By all accounts, Tama has been a superlative stationmaster, and since her investiture, has increased tourism by 10% a year! <br /><br /> <br />Eve Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015761600962360110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-90671470994396504802017-07-25T08:28:27.086-04:002017-07-25T08:28:27.086-04:00Well, that was interesting. My cats would be terr...Well, that was interesting. My cats would be terrible politicians, I am afraid. Animals do seem to be finding new career paths, though. On Sunday we went to see the Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan Society production of HMS Pinafore. It featured a small dog named Bianca, who seemed fascinated with the whole procedure. Here is her picture. https://i0.wp.com/thesunbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Sir-J-and-Blanca-Wide-Format.jpg?resize=296%2C189Robert Loprestihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844889305615182897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-53663673789652721552017-07-25T05:56:51.383-04:002017-07-25T05:56:51.383-04:00Senator Incitatus set sort of a precedent when Cal...Senator Incitatus set sort of a precedent when Caligula promoted his horse into the noble ranks. It that case, horse sense worked better than political wisdom.<br /><br />I was thinking about nominating Valentine, a goffin cockatoo. White males aren’t popular these days, and he’s easily distracted by skirts and feminine wiles, but he kisses babies. He’s gentle and definitely more dovish.<br /><br />Albert was low down, scaly, yellow-belly, cold-blooded with a predatory gleam… No, wait, he wasn’t a congressman or even a lawyer. Albert was an alligator, remember? But he wasn’t susceptible to bribery, so he might have made a good mayor.<br /><br />Clever article, Barb. Well done.<br />Leigh Lundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-88908745710069943142017-07-25T03:50:08.233-04:002017-07-25T03:50:08.233-04:00I think our dog Pepper would make a great politici...I think our dog Pepper would make a great politician. When we got her as a puppy we already had two black cats and another dog, Audie. Audie and her got along from the start. And the cats were curious about her, but afraid of her. But Pepper would not let them not be her friends. She bugged them in various ways until they all were very tight. And the boy cat, Curley, and Pepper became best friends. <br /><br />Pepper (full name on her papers: Sgt. Pepper): bringing people/animals together! Vote now. :-)Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-10638201813327181472017-07-25T00:26:48.916-04:002017-07-25T00:26:48.916-04:00Damn. I wish I'd thought of that. I'm sure...Damn. I wish I'd thought of that. I'm sure Spike could give Randall Shiffley some competition.Donna Andrewsnoreply@blogger.com