The mean dog, revisited; nice dog; two good cats; I step into the house to find Palin, Leno, Romney and Letterman drawing laughs on TV
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 4:01AM ;)
This is the dog that I mentioned back in January; the one named Angel, the one whose woman says she is a real sweatheart who would bite no one, yet she has bitten me. I don't begrudge Angel; she thought she was doing a good thing and maybe she was.
As I stated in January, she is seldom out but when she is, it is always a memorable experience.
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This is one of those nights when I simply do not have it in me to make a real post. So, since I had mentioned this dog recently, I went back into my archives and pulled her out. Perhaps some readers have seen Angel before, but it was a year-and-a-half ago when I originally put her in here and I didn't have very many readers then (as if I have huge amounts now), so for those who have never met Angel before, I thought I would give you a treat.
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Angel. The sweetheart.
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Today, in the very same spot, I came upon this dog, who may possibly live in the same house with Angel. I am not certain. This dog is very friendly. It is the same dog that was carrying the stuffed turtle and almost got run over in front of me.
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And here is Chicago and Royce, good cats both. When Chicago climbs on my lap or cuddles up alongside me and I put my hand on her, I feel healthy, warm, flesh beneath her fur. When I put my hands upon Royce or pick him up, I can feel the details of his bones.
He takes his medicine every day. His appetite remains good. He does not lack for energy.
I, however, do.
So goodnight.
Wait! Wait! Not yet!
Immediately after I finished the above, I got up from my computer, left this office, stepped into the house and found Margie watching TV... The Tonight Show, with Jay Leno.
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See? It's Margie watching Leno on TV - but who is that there with him...?
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Why, It's my fellow Wasillan, Sarah Palin!
I won't try to analyze this performance of Leno and Palin - there will be plenty of pundits and bloggers doing that. I will note that it was kind of a painful thing to watch and although I know Jay Leno is a gentle interviewer, his questions and comments seemed to have been written for him by Meg Stapleton - but no, she's not there anymore. So it must have been someone else.
And Palin did succeed in packing the audience with her people.
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Going head to head with Leno and Palin was Letterman and Romney, who we watched during the commercial and then after Leno finished chatting with Palin.
The topic of health care came up and Romney said the way to go was not national, but that all 50 states should do as Massachusetts did when he was governor and create their own programs.
Letterman noted that among the world's nations, the US ranks somewhere way down in the low 30's in the quality of health care received by its citizens. Romney countered this by asking where the kings and queens of the world go when they are in bad need of health care? The US, he answered, as proof that this statement was false. He argued that we have the best health care in the world system.
Yes, if one is a king or a queen of a foreign country, then it is probably true the best health care they can get is in the US. The same is true for billionaires like Romney.
But how about some of us US citizens?
That care is not available to us, Mitt.
Kings and Queens, sure - but not us.
I may have more to say on this down the road a bit.
Reader Comments (16)
What a commonsense response you make to Mitt's crass projection of the state of healthcare in the US. I'm looking forward to your commenting more on this subject.
Angel, The Poorly Named Dog. Thanks for the introduction--glad to be several thousand miles away for a change.
It seems there are levels where health care is available...depending on State, personal income, age, ailment, etc. Surely there must be some way we can enlarge and extend without abusing. Perhaps at least begin with catastrophic cost of care. No-one should lose their entire life's work to pay for six months (weeks?) illness. There has to be some area of agreement in regards to extent, cost, etc., if we can only get beyond the politics of it...that a politician's vote yay or nay will make or destroy his political career.
Royce reminds me of so many pets we have had....and of the frailty of all our own lives.
I was not able to watch Angel being interviewed by Jay Leno, so thanks for that. Is that right? Wait. Let me think. No. Yeah. It's right. I wish that you had been the one interviewing Romney. It would have been interesting to see how he answered that one... Sigh. Back to psychology. Two chapter test tomorrow. Argh. I just want to breathe through my nose again. And pass the psychology test. Those two things. And I want health care for all, not just the chosen few. And I want chocolate. Those things. Just those things. And spring, I want spring...
*walks off mumbling to self*
Angel's teeth are too scary for me.
It seems like there are quite a few dogs that are allowed to roam free in your neighborhood. I wouldnt like that a bit!
Is there a story to how Chicago got her name, or was it just one of those random things?
Personally I think Angel is really that crazy lady from Wasilla.....can't you guys just keep her locked up there in her fortress. She's really given Alaska and Wasilla a bad rap.
Best health care money can BUY. Have a good day!
I believe Romney gave the same answer as Rushbo - America has the BEST HEALTHCARE in the world. They are both right SO LONG AS ONE IS A CONGRESSCRITTER OR FAMILY OF, KING, QUEEN, BLANKFEIN of GOLDMAN SACHS, BANK CEOs, ROMNEY, RUSH or the like. However, if one is an average citizen all bets are off because if one CANNOT AFFORD the price of premiums, out-of-pocket expenses, meds, etc., then there is no way one can make that statement as if it applies to him/her. Personally, I have gotten to the point where I hate the U.S. because we spend our money providing THE BEST HEALTHCARE for the very people who REFUSE to grant us what we provide them and yet continue to fund the military industrial machine. It's wrong on all levels and it's unfair. When I know that all the other developed nations provide universal healthcare for their people, I know that America has sunk to the lowest rung on any ladder and I hate it more each day because of this injustice. BTW, I'm over 65 and have Medicare as well as a separate policy to supplement Medicare, but I know there are way too many others who are not as fortunate and that is just plain WRONG. If we don't care about others in our country, who will?
And they say Pit Bulls are frightening??? Angel doesn't appear to be as nice as any Pit Bull I've seen on teevee, but then again, I've only seen Paylin, so I'm not a very good judge. But I'm sure I would never want to encounter Angel [or Paylin] in person because I don't like dogs even if they are wearing lipstick. Once you have been attacked by any dog, you learn to stay as far away as possible because when they bite, it hurts.
Geez Mr. Bill what a frightening creature to encounter when lentering or exiting your home. Do you try something like "be a nice dawg", or throw a bone one way or run the other way? One things for certain thats a great pic. Always see nice dawgs but not alot in that frame of mind...
President Obama just released his final version of a health care reform bill. In case you missed it here is a link of what he had to say:
TEXT
http://www.c-span.org/pdf/WH%20Health%20Insurance%20Reform.pdf
VIDEO - 21:19 min
http://c-span.org/Watch/Media/2010/03/03/HP/R/30189/President+unveils
+revised+health+care+plan.aspx
And here is the reply from GOP...THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT US!!!!
VIDEO - 11:14 min
http://c-span.org/Watch/Media/2010/03/03/HP/A/30262/House+Republicans
+Press+Conference+on+Health+Care.aspx
As always, take good care & get some rest.........FunnyFace
loved the blurry shots of the rabid dog, i mean, dog.... angel. what a TV nite. thanks to margie for watching it for me. palin, what a gal. and mitt. good grief! what these republicans will say to pervert the truth. we need health-care for all! i'm still paying off a debt of $4,800 for when i was hospitalized with no insurance. now i've got insurance and just found out next year i'll be eligible for medicare when i turn 65. so, there are some things that are good, bill, about aging. not many, but here i go bravely forward, wattles and all. oh, thanks for writing on my blog, i posted a comment to it which i'm sure you'll enjoy.
LisaJ- Chicago got her name because I love the Chicago Cubs, and thought it suited her.
Lisa H.
I have been to your blog so many times but have never posted. It is my place to unwind. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy it.
Ohhh, ok, gotcha LisaH. I'm a Red Sox fan myself :)
You should read this, Bill:
http://takebackthemedia.com/