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The Honesty of a Cat’s Purr
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| 14 December 2007
| John Armor (Congressman Billybob)
Posted on 12/15/2007 9:34:11 AM PST by Congressman Billybob
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I think y'all will nod your heads in agreement over this. Those of y'all who own (or are owned by) cats will especially appreciate this.
John / Billybob
Comment #2 Removed by Moderator
To: Congressman Billybob
I agree, but cats do not have a union, they are all independent contractors. There are rumors of a professional association (like the Bar or AMA), but it is a secret society.
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posted on
12/15/2007 9:39:48 AM PST
by
Dr. Sivana
(Not a newbie, I just wanted a new screen name.)
To: Congressman Billybob
You want to be a Congressman. Should we expect lies from you when you run for office?
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posted on
12/15/2007 9:44:57 AM PST
by
carton253
(And if that time does come, then draw your swords and throw away the scabbards.)
To: Congressman Billybob
2 dogs
4 cats(2 in the house, 2 outside/garage)
the last 2 dumped just down the road from me. They had been in a cardboard pet carrier from a vet and just tossed in the side ditch.
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posted on
12/15/2007 9:45:56 AM PST
by
digger48
To: Dr. Sivana
--you may like this-- --My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant. Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair, must try this on their bed. Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was. Hmmm, not working according to plan. There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage. I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has got to be an informant, and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room, his safety is assured. But I can wait. It is only a matter of time. -----
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posted on
12/15/2007 9:45:56 AM PST
by
rellimpank
(--don't believe anything the MSM tells you about firearms or explosives--NRA Benefactor)
To: Congressman Billybob
Yep. Cats are wonderful. They don’t fight because a the fat cat on Nob Hill tells them to. They are wonderfully independent creatures and people could learn a lot from them.
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posted on
12/15/2007 10:12:19 AM PST
by
freekitty
((May the eagles long fly our beautiful and free American sky.))
To: rellimpank
Max has agreed to live with me as long as it's on his terms.
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posted on
12/15/2007 10:17:00 AM PST
by
skimask
(Support Terrorism......Vote Democratic)
To: carton253
You ask a fair question. I’m not a full cat. But others can judge whether I rate as maybe 900 mille-cats. I’d be happy to be considered at that level, compared to Orion.
John / Billybob
To: Congressman Billybob
“Those of y’all who own (or are owned by) cats will especially appreciate this.”
“Dogs have owners, cats have servents”
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posted on
12/15/2007 10:26:47 AM PST
by
enough_idiocy
(www.daypo.net/test-iraq-war.html)
To: Congressman Billybob
Really liked the story.
One day, about 17 years ago, I heard a noise at out front door. There was a most beautiful orange color young cat. 3/4 of its tail was skinned off and the remaining was really discolored and showed signs of extreme danger. He was just calling for help by the way he acted.
Both my wife and I almost cried, and we picked him up and put him in a box. He had no collar, so we had no way to determine who owned him. Off to the Vet we went and after a HUGH sum, the vet removed the tail to a stub. The Vet released him in a few days and home he came with a tightly bandaged stub and a plastic collar to keep him for aggravating the area.
From that day to his estimated 15 years of age, he always curled up on my lap to sleep. He was free to go outdoors, via a cat door I put in the door, and never left the yard. He was such a joy and watching him run and play throughout the house with his little stub twitching in the breeze. In the morning he would jump up on the bed and curl up next to me and just purr. One of the most sad days of my life was when he passed away. I will always believe that kindness would be rewarded with love and loyalty.
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posted on
12/15/2007 10:34:13 AM PST
by
Logical me
(Oh, well!!!)
To: Mohito Loe
“When my kids were small, we had a large tabby that would come to visit during the day. The girls dressed him in dolls clothes and put him in baby strollers. He would have a little something to eat. Sleep on the back of the couch and around 5 he would leave to go home. We have tons of pictures, but we never knew his name or who he belonged to.”
Similar story: I had a neighbor somewhere with a calico. She stopped by on the weekends at the same time everyday at my doorstep, so one day I let her in and she went directly to my fish aquariums and just marveled and stared at them for a couple hours, then she would want to leave. This went on for several years until I moved away. I have a picture of her too.
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posted on
12/15/2007 10:36:12 AM PST
by
BerryDingle
(Illegitimi Non Carborundum (Don't let the bastards wear you down))
To: BerryDingle
“I had a neighbor somewhere with a calico.”
“then she would want to leave. This went on for several years until I moved away. I have a picture of her too.”
The cat, I meant.
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posted on
12/15/2007 10:41:11 AM PST
by
BerryDingle
(Illegitimi Non Carborundum (Don't let the bastards wear you down))
To: Congressman Billybob
We found an extremely thin young white/calico/siamese mix female six weeks ago, hiding in our garage. We coaxed her out; she was covered with cuts and scratches.She is also deaf. We brought her into the house. She is making friends with the other two (both were ferals who came into the house).
She’s gained weight; is very laid back and follows me around like a dog. We named her “Frankie” for her amazing blue eyes.
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posted on
12/15/2007 10:45:48 AM PST
by
pugmama
To: rellimpank
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posted on
12/15/2007 10:46:08 AM PST
by
Mr Rogers
(Amnesty is Huckabee's middle name!)
To: Congressman Billybob
We rescued Tucky from a shelter. He's been the best cat ever. He's so loving and loves to cuddle. I can't imagine life without him.
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posted on
12/15/2007 11:02:41 AM PST
by
dragonblustar
(Once abolish the God, and the government becomes the God - G. K. Chesterton)
To: Congressman Billybob
There was a cat that lived under the porch at the house next door to my mother. Neighbors came and went; the cat stayed. Every afternoon Mother put out a dish of milk for the cat. I presume other people in the neighborhood fed the cat as well.
There used to be a comic strip called "Useful Eustace," about a character who was always trying to be helpful and ended up making things worse. Mother referred to that cat as "Eustace." I knew what she meant.
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posted on
12/15/2007 11:07:32 AM PST
by
JoeFromSidney
(My book is out. Read excerpts at http://www.thejusticecooperative.com)
To: Congressman Billybob
Great article. Thank you for posting this.
I was adopted by a stray orange tabby in 1999. He is a delight and he also has quite a loud purr.
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posted on
12/15/2007 11:26:12 AM PST
by
Allegra
(Greetings from a kinder, gentler Iraq. God bless US and Coalition Forces.)
To: Congressman Billybob
Great story. We’ve had cats come and go through our lives that all rated as characters!
We’ve got two indoor cats, one of whom never is quiet! and a garage kitty. She can come in if she wants but seems quite content to live in the garage. She also is the only cat I’ve ever had that purrs while she eats. She also has the sometimes annoying habit of reaching up and stretching on whatever part of your anatomy is handy! Them claws can be somewhat sharp!
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posted on
12/15/2007 12:06:54 PM PST
by
swmobuffalo
(The only good terrorist is a dead terrorist.)
To: enough_idiocy
Dogs have owners, cats have servents
I would rather be a cat!
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