Biden’s dogs at the WH

[altair1013]

@amadeus

Well, there we may agree. I’ve always been upfront about seeking psychodynamic psychotherapy and how it has helped me. I had no idea that things were bad with my mental health until things went bad. “Bad” is relative. My girlfriend (now my wife) dumped me because I too self absorbed. Why was that? Because my work drove me to distraction. I had to prove myself to my father. Prove to him that while I would not follow in his footsteps as a physician, that I could still succeed as some kind of professional. As for my mother, she was never around, predoccupied with her own ambition as a physician, which she succeeded quite well. So I was a lost and angry child, financially secure but emotionally deficient. So what I learned to need in childhood to survive emotionally did not serve me well as an adult. That is basically is the definition of neurosis. Many people are in that place and do not know it, blaming their problems on something external. So, anyway, that’s kind of my story. Mental illness is rarely cured, but it can by managed, just like my arthritis is managed.

All the best to you. I wish you nothing but success and happiness.

[amadeus]

@altair1013

@amadeus

Well, there we may agree. I’ve always been upfront about seeking psychodynamic psychotherapy and how it has helped me. I had no idea that things were bad with my mental health until things went bad. “Bad” is relative. My girlfriend (now my wife) dumped me because I too self absorbed. Why was that? Because my work drove me to distraction. I had to prove myself to my father. Prove to him that while I would not follow in his footsteps as a physician, that I could still succeed as some kind of professional. As for my mother, she was never around, predoccupied with her own ambition as a physician, which she succeeded quite well. So I was a lost and angry child, financially secure but emotionally deficient. So what I learned to need in childhood to survive emotionally did not serve me well as an adult. That is basically is the definition of neurosis. Many people are in that place and do not know it, blaming their problems on something external. So, anyway, that’s kind of my story. Mental illness is rarely cured, but it can by managed, just like my arthritis is managed.

All the best to you. I wish you nothing but success and happiness.

Thanks man. At 68 now, I’m pretty damn happy. I hike and climb in the mountains of Colorado, where I was a mountain guide in my 30s and 40s. After a stint in academia to earn my PhD, I turned my attention to teaching children and wrote a textbook in experimental physical science. After 34 years of teaching I’m still going strong. And my wife and I are happy. But, it many ways, I’m still ■■■■■■ up.

[altair1013]

@amadeus

Thanks man. At 68 now, I’m pretty damn happy. I hike and climb in the mountains of Colorado, where I was a mountain guide in my 30s and 40s. After a stint in academia to earn my PhD, I turned my attention to teaching children and wrote a textbook in experimental physical science. After 34 years of teaching I’m still going strong. And my wife and I are happy. But, it many ways, I’m still ■■■■■■ up.

Very cool! I do a little backpacking. I did the Teton Crest trail two years ago. 41 miles at high elevation. Mostly above the tree line. I’m trying to convince one or two of my hiking partners to do a non technical 14er in Colorado. Maybe summit and back to campsite in 7 or 8 hours. Mt. Elbert looks interesting. Any recommendations?

[W_and_C]

@Samm

@W_and_C

If Obama ever comes to visit, someone better keep an eye out that he doesn’t eat them

Not sure about Obama, but he’d better keep an eye on the dogs when the Chinese delegation is visiting.

Or Koreans

[Samm]

True, but he’s in bed with China, not Korea, so their delegation probably won’t be staying overnight.

[biggestal99]

@Janet_Miller

not win a popularity contest

That’s exactly what an election is.

A popularity contest in 50 states and DC.

Trump popular in some states.

Biden popular in some states.

Biden states had more people living in it.

Allan

[amadeus]

Yes I do. But I think my replies have been deleted because they are off topic. I have many, many recommendations. Please PM me if you want more info. My pleasure.

[janer]

I love the breed. But keep that Swiffer handy.
But, while I have loved my string of shelter rescues, I think that President Trump was absolutely correct not to have a dog. He obviously didn’t think a dog fit into his lifestyle, and most of my rescues came to us because they were given up by somebody got a dog for the wrong reason, or had a change in lifestyle that didn’t accommodate the dog or, in a couple cases, just dumped the dog, left it to fend - fortunately, these were picked up by shelters. People who cannot fit a dog into their lifestyle shouldn’t get one. A dog is not a prop and not a photo op.

[Janet_Miller]

Thank you for one of the most, if not the most reasonable posts in this thread.

A dog is a living being that requires a time commitment and loving care. If an individual or family doesn’t want a dog, or doesn’t have or want to make the time commitment, he/she/they shouldn’t get one.

[Janet_Miller]

Isn’t it great so many Americans have such priorities as diversity in the administration, helping the <1% of transgender Americans and whether or not the guy has a dog?

[biggestal99]

@Janet_Miller

Isn’t it great so many Americans have such priorities as diversity in the administration, helping the <1% of transgender Americans and whether or not the guy has a dog

This is isn’t a political thread.

It’s a dog thread.

Allan

[markdido]

[quote=“biggestal99, post:46, topic:238139, full:true”]

@Janet_Miller

Isn’t it great so many Americans have such priorities as diversity in the administration, helping the <1% of transgender Americans and whether or not the guy has a dog

This is isn’t a political thread.

It’s a dog thread.

Allan
[/quote

Look at you all Mr. Mod…

[biggestal99]

@markdido

Look at you all Mr. Mod…

I can ask people not to post politics in a non political thread.

Whether they heed my request is another question.

Allan

[Janet_Miller]

Did you miss the part about the guy having a dog? IMO such a consideration for whether or not someone should lead is frivolous.

[markdido]

@biggestal99

@markdido

Look at you all Mr. Mod…

I can ask people not to post politics in a non political thread.

Whether they heed my request is another question.

Allan

Biden’s dogs at the WH

That’s exactly what an election is. A popularity contest in 50 states and DC. Trump popular in some states. Biden popular in some states. Biden states had more people living in it. Allan

[biggestal99]

I answered a question posed.

Allan

[Janet_Miller]

It’s commendable Biden chose a shelter to adopt. However, when it comes to animals getting euthanized or not adopted in no kill facilities, shelters are their own worst enemies.

Many have a laundry list of rejection criteria, including, but not limited to, such criteria as no fenced in yard or an indoor/outdoor arrangement in mind.

Some it’s those who come to look who are part of the problem—only interested in baby animals without having the time commitment to train them, unreasonable expectations for a pet, etc.

Check out the Yelp for the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, Massachusetts and read the reviews. And they’re probably the most reasonable one I’ve dealt with here.

Mantras like “Adopt Don’t Shop” make these places sound welcoming to look for a pet when many just aren’t.

[biggestal99]

@Janet_Miller

It’s commendable Biden chose a shelter to adopt. However, when it comes to animals getting euthanized or not adopted in no kill facilities, shelters are their own worst enemies.

Many have a laundry list of rejection criteria, including, but not limited to, such criteria as no fenced in yard or an indoor/outdoor arrangement in mind.

Some it’s those who come to look who are part of the problem—only interested in baby animals without having the time commitment to train them, unreasonable expectations for a pet, etc.

Check out the Yelp for the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, Massachusetts and read the reviews. And they’re probably the most reasonable one I’ve dealt with here.

Mantras like “Adopt Don’t Shop” make these places sound welcoming to look for a pet when many just aren’t.

We had two rescue cats (my most beloved puff see avatar went to the great litter box in the sky recently) both came from a no-kill shelter.

Sure they had restrictions and were very fussy. kitty needs a special lifetime diet (c/d) and puff didn’t like children. They wanted to make sure they had a good home for life and they got it.

Allan

[Janet_Miller]

My condolences for the loss of Puff Puff. That’s difficult. I had a mop bucket for my tears when Anabel, my shelter kitty, passed away.

Not adopting to those leasing in no pet homes, or with family members who don’t want the pet, is one thing. Some animals can be with other animals and/or children and others can’t.

Some of what I’ve seen from local shelters, though—one refused to adopt to a wheelchair bound woman even though she demonstrated her capabilities with a dog, while another approved her, as just one example.

Then they’re upset ‘cause not a lot of their animals get rehomed. I may be taking an hour long trip back to Salem when ready for another cat.

[DMK]

@biggestal99

We had two rescue cats (my most beloved puff see avatar went to the great litter box in the sky recently) both came from a no-kill shelter.

I’m so sorry to hear that.

I had to put down my rescue dog (got her around age 5 and I had her for 8 years) a couple of weeks ago. I think it is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.

There is something about rescue animals, especially when they’ve come from an abusive environment, that makes them special. They remember and they know when they are safe and loved.