"A. Brain" wrote in message
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"Melinda Shore" wrote in message
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A. Brain wrote:
I never claimed that he beat his children or that
he has more than one wife. I asked what could
be worse than the dog story.

Romney's latest excuse is that the
dog enjoyed riding on top of the
car. I don't buy that, but this is
a guy who will apparently say
anything. And even if the dog
did enjoy it, it's dangerous.


That dog was in danger
of severe injury. When I travel
with my dog, I make sure he
is wearing a seat belt. We've
traveled thousands of miles
together for the past seven years.

Occasionally, he somehow
pulls a Houdini and escapes
from the belt, usually when
we hit a severe thunderstorm.


I had that happen to my dog Muttley when I took him with me in my pickup
truck to stay at a KOA camp. He was in a dog safety harness through which I
had hooked the passenger seat belt. He was fine the whole way thare (about
1 hour), but upon arrival he really wanted to get out, and somehow the
snaps came loose. I wonder how well they'd hold in a crash. They seem solid
enough.

[snip]

Another self-appointed policeman.

When you saw the name "Romney",
you might have surmised that there
was some political content.

I've posted here now and then for seven
years. Almost always on topic. And
it's been my experience that posts
complaining about "off topic"
posts tend to cause more disruption,
as do personal insults and name-calling.

I'm sure you've never posted off-topic--WAY
off topic. As for "crapping up" a newsgroup,
my post was at least about dogs. And Romney
was the one who literally "crapped things up" for his
dog.


It's good that you mentioned this, although it was also in a post 2 days
earlier. I agree it was a stupid thing to do, and I have no particular love
for Romney, but it was more than 20 years ago. People have in general
become more enlightened recently on pet safety and health issues.

People on newsgroups love to blow things out of proportion and rag on
people for things they have done, and opinions they present for discussion.
I like a good argument, and sometimes say things to stir up a hornet's
nest. I'm not afraid to speak my mind and post what I think should be
heard. I refuse to be intimidated by snide remarks and petty insults.

I like your style, and I hope you and people with similar attitude stay and
provide balance to the "regular clique".

Paul and Muttley, often killfiled and lovin' it!