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Ferryboat

(922 posts) Wed Apr 10, 2019, 09:40 PM Apr 2019

Dog owning politicans

Having just read the recent Vanity Fair article about Beto, I was struck by the fact the family black lab was always lurking in the background in the photos.

Anyone else currently running a dog owner?

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Dog owning politicans (Original Post) Ferryboat Apr 2019 OP

VP Biden elleng Apr 2019 #1

If I can count Joe... LakeArenal Apr 2019 #2

The Buttigiegs have two, who have a twitter account. fierywoman Apr 2019 #3

Trump has no dogs or cats. What a surprise. Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #4

That is why his kids are all shit also. JDC Apr 2019 #6

Elizabeth Warren Ohiogal Apr 2019 #5

I've always been leery of people without pets misanthrope Apr 2019 #7

Although when a couple has full time careers it can be hard to fit a dog in. pnwmom Apr 2019 #8

Right, that's why I said "schedules" misanthrope Apr 2019 #9

Trump would probably claim some reason like that. Yes, I have the same feeling you do pnwmom Apr 2019 #10

elleng

(130,976 posts)

1. VP Biden

Reply to Ferryboat (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 09:49 PM

Apr 2019

Joe Biden Adopts a Rescue Dog Named Major.

http://time.com/5458140/joe-biden-adopts-rescue-dog/

LakeArenal

(28,823 posts)

2. If I can count Joe...

Reply to Ferryboat (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 09:49 PM

Apr 2019

He adopted a German Shepard named Major in 2918.

The family adopted Peggy in 2014

fierywoman

(7,686 posts)

3. The Buttigiegs have two, who have a twitter account.

Reply to Ferryboat (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 10:19 PM

Apr 2019

Funtatlaguy

(10,879 posts)

4. Trump has no dogs or cats. What a surprise.

Reply to Ferryboat (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 10:21 PM

Apr 2019

JDC

(10,129 posts)

6. That is why his kids are all shit also.

Reply to Funtatlaguy (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 11:36 PM

Apr 2019

Never loved or were loved unconditionally by a pet. Never had to take care of anything. Instead they kill.

Ohiogal

(32,012 posts)

5. Elizabeth Warren

Reply to Ferryboat (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 10:33 PM

Apr 2019

Has a Golden Retriever named Bailey.

misanthrope

(7,418 posts)

7. I've always been leery of people without pets

Reply to Ferryboat (Original post)

Thu Apr 11, 2019, 02:42 AM

Apr 2019

Some folks want them and just can't because of schedules, allergies or other issues. Some are secretly afraid of them.

But when I've met folks who are just cold about animals, it is hard for me to relate to them. I know someone who doesn't even like to touch dogs or cats because they "don't like the way they feel." So they're a mammal who is repulsed by the feel of fur/hair. That seems kind of jacked up in a very primal way.

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)

8. Although when a couple has full time careers it can be hard to fit a dog in.

Reply to misanthrope (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 11, 2019, 02:53 AM

Apr 2019

And cats aren't the same (besides causing more allergies.)

If I weren't at home I don't think we'd have gotten a dog.

If I were a candidate traveling all over the place, running for President, I definitely wouldn't be getting a dog. Dogs aren't fashion accessories.

misanthrope

(7,418 posts)

9. Right, that's why I said "schedules"

Reply to pnwmom (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 11, 2019, 03:14 AM

Apr 2019

as reasons some people don't want them. That is at least being responsible enough to realize the animal wouldn't have the life and interaction it needs.

I'm talking about people like Trump or others who seemingly lack the empathy for it.

pnwmom

(108,980 posts)

10. Trump would probably claim some reason like that. Yes, I have the same feeling you do