Cats and Dogs and Politics

I just never know what my animals might be discussing in their inter-species talks in our home.  I do know that the cats devoured a lot of catnip and the dogs ate plenty of dognip before they decided to have a mixed breed discussion about the political situation in our country.

Although I wasn't privy to the entire talk, I was given a few amusing "what if's" from my cats and dogs.  Neither my pooches nor my kitties are too fond of Romney, apparently because of his dog on the roof to Canada experience.  "Totally outrageous!" they all observed. "What if we tied him to the roof of his car on the way to the Republican nomination ceremony?"  

My pets agreed that they would love to see Romney choose a female Mexican Chihuahua as a running mate.  This was an idea shared by their uncle Richard from Washington state, and all of my animals agreed that it was a great plan.

How perfect for Presidential hopeful Romney!  A female Chihuahua could teach him how strong and steady a female can be.  She could also give him greater perspective about those less fortunate, and convince Romney that they are not taken care of. 

It was decided that Rosalita (the name we will call her) should have a pedigreed boyfriend, an obnoxious 25-generation pure bred Irish Setter who has no idea what abandoned and rescue dogs go through.  Rosalita's boyfriend dog of course takes a liking to Romney.  He totally agrees with Romney's desire to help the wealthy;  it fits right into his own belief system as a spoiled and entitled dog.

I disappointed the animals when I told them that the running mates must be human. "Why, we thought the planet was evolving!" they exclaimed.  I explained that sometimes with progress, it appears that we are taking temporary steps backward until we get every human out of their previous belief systems.  I explained that it may appear that we are not marching forward, but that I believe we will eventually make it happen.

My animals expressed great interest in Bo, the President's dog.  They noted that he seemed like a very happy dog who got plenty of love and good care.  My white as snow American Eskimo and Corgi mix, Little Bit, had more to say about Bo.  "He is so cute and just my type!  We would make a fantastic black and white couple!"

One of my older female Balinese cats said, "We like Obama, but wish he would be more outspoken and definitive about what he knows is right for our country."  My oldest (a sixteen year-old yellow Tabby nicknamed BB, short for Big Balls) spoke up.  "Where are Obama's balls?  Who throws his balls? Why doesn't he speak up?  He needs to tell it like it is and fight for what he believes is right!"  

I explained to BB that the President's balls are thrown by the big corporations, and that decisions are often tied up in Congress.  I also told them that although all presidents make deals with corporations and special interest groups in order to get elected, once elected and in power, we share the hope that they are able to instigate bigger changes when elected.

"How come you keep those old fogies in Congress for so long?" BB asked.  "Is it because they are effective, or do people forget they can vote them out?   It would be great to get animal lovers in office.  Animal lovers are heartfelt people who support humanitarianism and can help America prosper!"

Once again, my animals had some great questions and insightful observations.  I think I will go have some coffee-nip and ponder.