Cringe!

**Beefeater** · 02-25-2009, 03:20 PM

That's all good, they got their dog,

http://www.democraticunderground.com...227705#8227828

BREAKING: Obama family chooses dog!
Obama family chooses dog
Posted: 01:09 PM ET

From CNN's Lauren Kornreich

One of the most intense guessing games of President Obama’s new administration is finally over: the choice of first dog.

(CNN) – One of the most intense guessing games of President Obama’s new administration is finally over: the choice of first dog.

First Lady Michelle Obama told People magazine that her family has decided to adopt a Portuguese water dog, pointing to the breed’s medium-sized and good-natured reputation. The breed is also hypoallergenic — a must, given daughter Malia’s allergy to dogs.

And of course Undercurrent comments on Kennedy...:D

Undercurrent (1000+ posts) Wed Feb-25-09 02:05 PM
Response to Original message
15. Good choice!
Ted Kennedy has 2 Portuguese Water Dogs named Sunny and Splash.

I have always just loved that Teddy boy has a water dog named "SPLASH!", and the DUmmies don't even catch the irony.

Mary Jo doesn't see the humor in it either.

**linda22003** · 02-25-2009, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Beefeater

I have always just loved that Teddy boy has a water dog named "SPLASH!", and the DUmmies don't even catch the irony.

It's probably never occurred to Ted.

**Doc Savage** · 02-25-2009, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by linda22003

It's probably never occurred to Ted.

I am suprised that he did not name them Scotch and Soda

**SarasotaRepub** · 02-25-2009, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Doc Savage

I am suprised that he did not name them Scotch and Soda

LMAO!!! :D But wait...he never uses Soda so no dice.

**YupItsMe** · 02-26-2009, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Doc Savage

I am suprised that he did not name them Scotch and Soda

I think Splash is named for the sound of the ice cubes hitting the Chivas.

**YupItsMe** · 02-26-2009, 01:08 PM

You know what's nauseating about this is that it's all for show. It's like snobby brainless Hollywood bimbos having a child as a status symbol and then turning it over to a nanny 6 days a week. You're either a dog person or you're not. The Obama's are cat people if I've ever seen them.

**marinejcksn** · 02-26-2009, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by YupItsMe

The Obama's are cat people if I've ever seen them.

You know, I was thinking the same thing. They seem like they'd have 1 or 2 cats, both with a kind of stuck-up attitude, you know how cats can act like that.

BTW, have you seen pics of water dogs? Maybe it's just me, but they look ugly as sh*t. What's wrong with a nice Boxer or Beagle or a Spaniel? I guess the Messiah would go with some off the wall uppidy Elite choice.

**3rd-try** · 02-26-2009, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by marinejcksn

You know, I was thinking the same thing. They seem like they'd have 1 or 2 cats, both with a kind of stuck-up attitude, you know how cats can act like that.

BTW, have you seen pics of water dogs? Maybe it's just me, but they look ugly as sh*t. What's wrong with a nice Boxer or Beagle or a Spaniel? I guess the Messiah would go with some off the wall uppidy Elite choice.

Hey! Thats a blatent water-dogist remark.

**Aprilrazz** · 02-26-2009, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by marinejcksn

You know, I was thinking the same thing. They seem like they'd have 1 or 2 cats, both with a kind of stuck-up attitude, you know how cats can act like that.

BTW, have you seen pics of water dogs? Maybe it's just me, but they look ugly as sh*t. What's wrong with a nice Boxer or Beagle or a Spaniel? I guess the Messiah would go with some off the wall uppidy Elite choice.

Better looking than a poodle IMHO.
Other dogs didn't make the cut because of one of the kid's allergies.

Oh and I resent that cat person comment. I will put my Maine Coons up against any yappy dog!:p

**Elspeth** · 02-26-2009, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by marinejcksn

. What's wrong with a nice Boxer or Beagle or a Spaniel? I guess the Messiah would go with some off the wall uppidy Elite choice.

Hey, I was all for a Beagle. And I have a cat, but he isn't snooty. When workmen come to the house, he loves to follow them around and see what they are doing.