There is no way to know if Sarah Palin would be a good or a bad vice-president or pre

WO: You certainly have the right to your opinions. I respect that greatly. You should be allowed to say what you want, within reason, and not have to apologise for anything other than violating the Mayor's rules.

I am concerned because you mentioned possibly leaving the board. We've seen people get upset and never come back. I didn't want you to be one of those people.

This is such a controversial subject, and, it would get heated fast. I hope everyone can just have a discussion and no one decides to leave the board. We don't want to lose anybody. I just met you and would hate to see you go.:(

Yes one must be very careful pointing out grammatical errors not to make any at said calling out:D Decreases credibility substantially.

I don't give a rat's tail if I end a sentence with a preposition or invective. This isn't English 101.

You started the flames with your neanderthal opinion of parenting. Frankly, you have much to learn. It's called reality. Both parents are needed, and both need to spend time parenting.

Maybe Sen. Obama's going to leave his chillun's with a nanny? Or is it just Gov. Palin who's gonna leave the chillun's with a nanny?

McCain has a daughter under 18 perhaps he shouldn't run either:D

By the way, Willow Oak: I know one woman who has four boys. The eldest of them is a Downs Syndrome child. If you ask her, or her husband, he was the by far the easiest of them to care for as a baby. And yes, both she and her husband work, and yet this DS boy has gotten plenty of care, goes to school, and plays with his brothers, all of whom are growing up knowing that some people are different, but in many ways are the same as the rest of us.

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McCain has a daughter under 18 perhaps he shouldn't run either:D

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Oh no, you're right! Ok, new law then? Anyone with minor children must not run for pres. or VP - or even have a job for that matter! :D

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Oh no, you're right! Ok, new law then? Anyone with minor children must not run for pres. or VP - or even have a job for that matter! :D

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I am quitting! Maybe I will be like the dude in surfwise and live in an rv with my 9 kids and just surf all day.

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By the way, Willow Oak: I know one woman who has four boys. The eldest of them is a Downs Syndrome child. If you ask her, or her husband, he was the by far the easiest of them to care for as a baby. And yes, both she and her husband work, and yet this DS boy has gotten plenty of care, goes to school, and plays with his brothers, all of whom are growing up knowing that some people are different, but in many ways are the same as the rest of us.

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By the way, Karen, you being the mayor and all should not be placing yourself in a position of opposing me and agreeing with everyone else. It appears that you are taking sides here. If that is the case, then I don't care if you are mayor or vice-president or president ..., you're wrong for doing so.

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I am quitting! Maybe I will be like the dude in surfwise and live in an rv with my 9 kids and just surf all day.

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Well there's an idea.....but make sure you keep up with yur cookin' n' cleanin' like a 'good' lil woman!

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By the way, Willow Oak: I know one woman who has four boys. The eldest of them is a Downs Syndrome child. If you ask her, or her husband, he was the by far the easiest of them to care for as a baby. And yes, both she and her husband work, and yet this DS boy has gotten plenty of care, goes to school, and plays with his brothers, all of whom are growing up knowing that some people are different, but in many ways are the same as the rest of us.

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This is really true Karen, I have vacationed with my friend and her daughter with down's is a very pleasant easy child and she is truly one of the girls and plays with her sisters and entertains herself also.

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By the way, Karen, you being the mayor and all should not be placing yourself in a position of opposing me and agreeing with everyone else. It appears that you are taking sides here. If that is the case, then I don't care if you are mayor or vice-president or president ..., you're wrong for doing so.

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You are not serious?!?! Karen can't have an opinion??? This is HER site, she can have whatever opinion she wants!

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By the way, Karen, you being the mayor and all should not be placing yourself in a position of opposing me and agreeing with everyone else. It appears that you are taking sides here. If that is the case, then I don't care if you are mayor or vice-president or president ..., you're wrong for doing so.

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Karen is the mayor but she certainly has a right to her opinion I have been on this board for 5 years and never have I seen Karen take a "side"

Karen doesn't have a right to an opinion?

Maybe Paul does?

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Karen doesn't have a right to an opinion?

Maybe Paul does?

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Well he's a man, so that's probably ok.

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By the way, Karen, you being the mayor and all should not be placing yourself in a position of opposing me and agreeing with everyone else. It appears that you are taking sides here. If that is the case, then I don't care if you are mayor or vice-president or president ..., you're wrong for doing so.

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How is my stating that my friend's Down Syndrome baby was the easiest of her baby, "taking sides?"

I try very hard to moderate this board. I do not state for whom I will vote, I do not discuss my political views, and have no desire to do so and politicize this board.

This is a board about Pets. If this thread is upsetting you, by all means go read some post in Dog General, or pick a pet for a bellyrub, or take a dog for long walk. No one should ever "post angry" here.

Now kids. Settle down. Keep cool. I would hate to see a true fight break out.

I know, I know, WO, started it. Sounds like a school yard.

Karen needs to get a big ole' stick out and start thwacking people.
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How is my stating that my friend's Down Syndrome baby was the easiest of her baby, "taking sides?"

I try very hard to moderate this board. I do not state for whom I will vote, I do not discuss my political views, and have no desire to do so and politicize this board.

This is a board about Pets. If this thread is upsetting you, by all means go read some post in Dog General, or pick a pet for a bellyrub, or take a dog for long walk. No one should ever "post angry" here.

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Direct your advice towards those who are posting angry, not towards me. I just simply started a post and stated an opinion. It is others who have turned this into something personal and vindictive -- not I.

I will say this. I really am appalled that not one person has spoken in agreement with me. It reveals the sad state of affairs to which this society has sunk.

I had a Down's Syndrome sister who died two years ago at the age of 54, when I was 52 (meaning we lived 52 years together), so you don't need to imply that I am ignorant of such things.

I too know women who have children and work. I may be wrong, but I would like to think that a woman would prefer to stay at home with her children if she had the choice. I remain appalled at any woman who would not.

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Now kids. Settle down. Keep cool. I would hate to see a true fight break out.

I know, I know, WO, started it. Sounds like a school yard.

Karen needs to get a big ole' stick out and start thwacking people.
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Just a question....does anyone remember when the now disgraced Edwards was running for president and it was announced that his wife's cancer had returned?

There were some people here in the dog house who suggested that, on account of his wife's cancer, he should drop out of the race. The suggestion was that he might be distracted from his duties as president by his wife's illness.

Any comparison?

For the record:

I think that Sarah Palin would do as good a job as vice-president as anyone else in the running. For that matter I would not be sad to see Hillary Clinton in the White House. I have nothing against a woman holding political office. However, like Obama, Sarah is a relative unknown, so it is not easy to predict how she might do.

I think I simply need to close this thread.

Willow Oak stated his opinion, others stated theirs, and I think enough has been said.

One caveat: do not fear, Willow Oak, I was directing my "remember folks, this is Pet Talk" comments toward everyone. I do that from time to time. And if, in fact, I had something I needed to say to just one person, I would do so in a Private Message. That's what they are for.