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According to the Trumpsters latest tweet storm, Sloppy Steve Bannon was dumped like a dog from his WH position, then begged and cried in the aftermath.
Variations on the Trumpsters simile usage: Mitt Romney choked like a dog when he lost the 2012 election to Barack Obama. Keith Olbermann reminded me that Trump said Marco Rubio sweated like a dog during his infamous water-bottle rebuttal to President Obamas STOU address.
Somewhat confounding, of course, since dogs dont sweat.
There are other references to individuals begging for moneylike a dogthough in all my doggy experiences Ive never seen a canine begging for dollars. For attention, yes. For food, absolutely. Never cash. Presumably Kristin Stewart cheated on Robert Pattinson . . . like a dog.
Really?
Mr Smart, Stable Genius appears to be hung up on the dog analogies without understanding the nature of dogs. Or anything else.
Puppies are loyal to a fault, seeking the love and approval of even the most despicable human beings. Hitler loved his dogs and they loved him right back. Dogs are devoid of judgments about their owners. Whether youre sick, old, beautiful or downright ugly, fat or thin, rich or poor, your dog doesnt care and will adore you regardless. Bad breath or BO? No biggie because any dog worth his/her salt will outdo you in that department. Whatever smalls bad or unusual, dogs generally love. Because its all about the nose.
So what is the Trumpsters real beef with the dog world?
Well, Ive read hes a germaphobe. He might think dogs are dirty, germ-laden creatures invading his space. Of course, the truth is that were all swarming with bacteria, actually share the world, a symbiotic relationship with our unseen but very prevalent cousins. Try reading I Contain Multitudes, the Microbes Within Us by Ed Yong for a wakeup tutorial.
But then, The Donald would need to read a book, believe in science, catch up to the Enlightenment.
Dogs love unconditionally, demonstrate joy with complete and utter abandon. Anyone coming home after work (or even a 15-minute absence) to their dog knows what Im talking about. All a pooch asks in return is a square meal, a roof to share, some gentle pats on the head and a scratch behind the ears. These traits are obviously foreign to the Trumpster and his ilk who demand obedience and obeisance in all things, no questions asked. I can easily imagine The Donald believing that dogs are suckers, inferior creatures serving no useful purpose beyond objects to be kicked, choked, cheated on and/or dumped. His sons appear to think that animals in the wild exist for their own amusement and blood sport.
Heres a newsflash for The Donald and his clan:
You cant pay, intimidate or threaten anyone to to love you more than a dog loves on his or her worst day. And Americans love their dogs right back. So watch it on the inane dog references.
Because words matter. And your words could end up biting you in the ass. Like a pack of dogs. Or their irritated, disgusted owners.
Btw, I dont know if Bob Mueller owns a dog but he does have a pit bull named Andrew Weissmann, a prosecutor with expertise in bringing down N.Y Mob bosses, Enron crooks and more recently oversaw that pre-dawn raid of Paul Manaforts Virginia home. The Trumpster may disrespect the dog world in general but he and his enablers do fear the breed-specific instincts of Weissmann, his persistent, never-let-go prosecutorial skills.
Oh, the irony!
bearsfootball516
(6,494 posts)peggysue2
(11,465 posts)I didn't get that comment at the time. Honestly, I still don't get it.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)peggysue2
(11,465 posts)Said by the man who thinks McDonalds and KFC are fine dining!
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)on a plate.
peggysue2
(11,465 posts)How could I have forgotten that????
PearliePoo2
(7,768 posts)Or anything besides himself. I despise him beyond words. Btw, your post is one of the most well-written, thoughtful posts Ive read in a long time. Do you write as a profession? If not, may I suggest you should? Outstanding piece and a Tip of the hat to you! K&R.
peggysue2
(11,465 posts)Yes, I've done a bit of writing on the side.
Btw, I think you're right about the empathy factor. I suspect for the Trumpster (and those like him) the idea of a pet or beloved animal is pointless, has no real value.
Just adds to the feelings of revulsion I have for the man. Ugh!
I am a dog lover, especially rescue dogs, we have 2 now. I have said in the past, never trust someone who doesn't have a pet. It doesn't have to be a dog, it could be a cat or birds, just something that you have to love and care for. Not something you can use for your own gratification. I understand that sometimes people live in apartments where they can't have pets or retirement facilities where they can't, but most people sooner or later, or in the past, have had a pet at some time. Not the big orange pussy grabber. Pardon the pun.
peggysue2
(11,465 posts)x 1000.
Never trust anyone that doesn't have a pet or is ambiguous about how they feel towards animals in general. Of course, it doesn't need to be a dog; I'm just a puppy person. That being said, I've got the whole family hooked on the TV show 'The Incredible Dr. Pol.' Pol is a veteran vet in Michigan, small and large animals. It's very impressive to see how many farmers are genuinely attached to their animals, shedding tears over cows and pigs and horses. Not just dogs and kitties. And Pol himself says it never gets old pulling a live calf from a Mama Cow. Every time he does it, he beams and laughs like a schoolboy (he's 72).
Renews my faith in the human species.
Huge dog lover and rescuer here.
I'm very fond of most animals. I love cats too, but I am afraid of them due to some bad experiences with them as a child. I'm working on getting over that though.
IluvPitties
(3,181 posts)peggysue2
(11,465 posts)I wouldn't put it past him. Because there would be money involved.
meow2u3
(24,912 posts)I'd take it as a compliment. That's because dogs are Human's Best Friend, whereas the Toxic Tangerine is Public Enemy #1--and #2, #3, etc.!
Dumping on dogs is not a smart move by Mr. Smart, Stable Genius. There's a hell of a lot more of us--dog/animal lovers--than there are of the Trumpster and his cult followers.
Beware the Dogs!