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Golden Brodie questions a Political Flying Machine and Dressing?

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The research speaks for itself regarding the intelligence of dogs… the vocabulary of a dog…no wonder I try so hard…a golden dog trying to understand politics.

According to learned psychologists and experts on dog intelligence, the average trained dog understands 160-165 words.  Super smart dogs have a vocabulary upward to 250 words…like that of a 2 1/2-year-old child.  So give me a break when I tell you that I remain confused with the political conversations and shared rhetoric on both sides as they race to the White House.   And by the way, my golden self is not ranked among the super smart and I am OK with that.

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A political pundit describing a recent speech given by the democratic candidate…”she threw the refrigerator at him”.

So, after the Bern Man and the Lady finally came together and announced their “togetherness”, she “threw the refrigerator”at the opposing sides presumptive candidate in her speech that sealed the deal between her and Sandy as they stood on the dias together.  I know this is a strong woman and hopefully we respect this about her… but it’s impossible, is it not, that she threw a kitchen appliance at anyone…?!?  In response… to her flying apparatus, the R guy did not even duck… He’s spending most of his time nailing down his vice presidential running mate…it’s said that…”He’s searching for the running mate who will help him to “change the dressing”.  So, here they both are now in the kitchen.  She’s supposedly throwing everything she can get her hands on at this one…while he, supposedly, is looking for his number two guy who’ll represent change, a change-over from the usual oil & vinegar slick to what?…thousand island perhaps??…he’s definitely not thinking green goddess for sure…and whatever his change over dressing is…it will be served on the side.

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Brodie spins a political satire.

I do believe that I used up my entire word bank on this one.

 

 

Brodie here. My Golden Political Commentary 14

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Here we go again, but this time I really am more in control of understanding the political games and lingo used between our R and D sides…I think.

Let me start with the vetting of the possible candidates for the office of the Vice President of the United States.  My dog sensibilities understand the importance of going to the vet on a regular basis, so both parties score high from me on this.  But this vetting process or selection process seems different from my vet visits.  Aside from checking all vitals of these folks there are strategies, political strategies utilized on both the D and the R sides.  Seems each seeks either strengthening their hand through their respective candidate or doubling down with their candidate.

Now strengthening their hand, I deal with that everyday.  I’m learning the skill sets of a therapy dog, so I know who is in charge and it’s not me.  It’s SheShe.  I follow her lead.  She has trained me.  She strengthens my resolve, she asks me to do my job and she expects me to be successful and give what is needed.  Both parties are looking for a VP that will do just that, know that they are not in charge, know who is in charge, but all the while demonstrating success, projecting the right attitude and giving unending support toward the happy picture.  See, I can understand this stuff.

Now we are left with doubling down.  Well, this to me is the crazy because I get straight commands from SheShe.  She has yet to ask me to go down, after I am already down.  Just doesn’t happen.  But evidently in this race to the POTUS, both parties are looking at these channels, while selecting their VP. I tell you… I had to go to the Urban Dictionary for a clear understanding.  It’s pundit speak, OK?!?

Brodie never misses an opportunity to share his polite and political observations.
Brodie never misses an opportunity to share his polite and political observations.

According to the Urban Dictionary, doubling down can have a hyphen or not and remain correct.  The meaning, as it applies to politics, is “engaging in risky business”. When doubling down while playing blackjack, a person doubles the bet on the table.  The clincher is that this betting person receives only one more additional card.  That’s it.   See, this is the old card playing scenario, yet again.  Now that you have this wealth of golden, researched information, one sees that doubling down, is risky.  Let’s see if either party decides to make that super, bold choice, one that perhaps will blow the minds of their voters, confuse, yet in some way delight the voters.

The most interesting aspects of this strengthening verses doubling down is that no names are necessary in my explanation.  If it looks like a pig with lip-stick, it’s a pig-with lipstick.  And by the way, there is nothing politically wrong with that.  A pig has choices.

 

 

Brodie here. Golden Commentary and Contemplation 12

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So yeah, where were we.  Last we were together, political confusion was swirling. My golden mind still needs clarity.  I’m lost in a golden sea regarding the political scenes that keep rolling through the news feeds, newspapers, social media and the air in general.  The words, yes the lingo is perplexing.

Presidential hopefuls or aspiring presidential hopefuls are often referred to as blithering or dithering.  Confusing.  Blithering, I get this one…that’s someone that babbles…and what is babble…well, I think I babble when I really want something like bacon and I don’t get it…so I babble..you know…make noise..hoping for a positive outcome.  Then dithering…well that’s a wee more complicated.  See, to a dog a dithering person is someone (a well-meaning individual, of course) who says one thing with words…like “Sit”, when what they really want is a “down”… and my friends there is a difference.   “Dithering politicians”, just need more training…they need to get out of their own way.

These are confusing times, these are the best of times.

 

 

Brodie Here. Golden Commentary and Contemplation 11

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Stumped by presumptive and oligarchy

So much has happened and my level of confusion has risen to the top of the golden charts.  Help me out.

That word “presumptive” keeps flying around.  She’s the presumptive candidate for the D Party, but the Bern guy continues to stoke the flames.  Then on the other side, the presumptive candidate can’t have a party, throw a party, make a party…so he’s not invited?…He said he’d go it alone.  What?

And another thing…that word “oligarchy”… the fire burning guy brings that up a lot.  And why?  I thought “oligarchy” was one of those luxury designers fashion brands. ..you know worn only by the rich and famous…red carpet garb.  If I’m right, then I guess the Bern wants everyone to have the same clothing opportunities…you know dress for success, dress up, dress like you mean it?  Seems my golden bewilderment is unending.

 

 

Brodie here. A Golden Commentary and Contemplation 10

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This is a day for remembering.   A woman is now the democratic presumptive nominee to run for office of the 45th President of the United States.  This is not confusing.  The history books will find this so recorded.  The memory of this will be forever remembered and discussed.  Ask yourself “What will history record?”

My golden outlook tells me we should forget the associated edgy stuff that has been swirling around regarding the presidential candidates. History will not remember the tittle-tattle or speculation or even care.  So for the moment, “Just Drop it.” I get that this is not easily accomplished for many. I’ll share that I have worked hard learning how to do that command.  See, because I am a retriever, dropping something is just asking too much of me at times.  However, because of my gifted trainer and loving owners, I have learned to listen and not ask questions….usually.  Yes, I can identify that some folks want to hold onto the junk….and miss the moment.  Do yourself a favor, be trainable.  Open up your mind and know that history will so record this event as a monumental step for all humans…”Good Job!”

Brodie here. A Golden Political Commentary and Contemplation 8

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Brodie commnetaryMaking sense of the political rhetoric out there has spun me into complete confusion.  Continually admitting that I remain out of my golden mind with this stuff is not what I want. However, honesty has always been a mantra for me.  What is going on out there?  Please read on.

The California primary is coming up.  Seems a large amount of folks will cast the “against vote”.  The polls say, and there is a strong poll following out there…that 42% of votes cast for “the trick card” are an against vote for the “woman card.” And vice-versa,  so the “against vote” is stimulating the number of people who will turn out.  Confusing….

I’m a golden retriever, OK?.. I have good people in my life that I like and trust…I play with other dogs that I feel safe with, so play is usually pleasant and friendly.  These tip-top dogs are out there and I am so fortunate to know the good ones when I see them.  It’s good and it’s safe.

Seems that California could use some good dogs.

 

Brodie here. A Golden Political Commentary and Contemplation 7

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I remain a confused golden retriever. What’s going on out there? I decided to take a break from the political scene, thinking and hoping that folks would come to their senses…hoping the mud-slinging would stop…hoping the shenanigans would die down..hoping the monkey business would cease. But no….during my respite from party politics, the race to the White House continues to take the food right out of my dog dish. I remain befuddled.

The e-mail server thing makes me want to howl…The pundits (who ever decided to call them that?) refer to this as “It is what it is” and “Enough is enough”. Well, why not throw in “Who cares” or “Batter-Up” or “Lassie Come Home” as an explanation. Frankly, I like “Lassie Come Home”, I’d even settle for “Lassie Go Home”. Do you see how none of this gets us closer to the “truth and nothing but the truth…so help me…..

It’s confusing. The polls presently show a race between the two parties as “Neck and Neck” in California. And what does that mean? I’ve seen the candidates on the TV and honestly I could not comment on their necks.  I’m usually focusing on their lying eyes and their ability to talk out of the sides of their mouths. Never thought to focus on necks. See, dogs inherently know how to read people and trust me, we don’t look at someone’s neck to figure them out.

I’ll close with asking what gives with this noxious story about 3 inch fishes in California waters?…seems that “the first-class con-artist”opened up a can of smelly smelts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brodie here. A Golden Political/ Social Commentary and Contemplation 6

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What’s going on out there. I’m a confused dog and not ashamed that I don’t get it.

So what about the private e-mail server? What’s the problem? Seems that if someone wants a private serving then somehow that happens…put the order in, serve it and keep it quiet …this is not about sharing…  Indictment, now what is that? Is that like when something bad has happened and then someone says that it did not happen and then no one can decide, so they all go to the court….Then they play tennis until the main guy says he’s exhausted… I’m confused….an ignoramus…ok, now that is a very large lizard with a political classification of “loose cannon” and calling an ignoramus…an ignoramus is OK…because they are not aware of their classification..yeah.  Protectionism and isolationism… well, I think ism stops things?  Public policy? Confusing….I think I get this one though, but I’m not sure others do, especially the voters and the people who pay the bills on the hill.  Show me the money!  Brodie 6Facebook…what is going on??…are you messing with the Trending?…if that’s happening…wrong, that is wrong, go take your place.

What’s going on out there?  Just keep the faith, believe in yourself and before you hug a dog, read up on that. Everything is changing.

Brodie here. A Golden Commentary and Contemplation 5

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What’s happening out there?

Remember, I’m an observant golden retriever who is giving you food for thought. Consider these possible solutions for both parties….. the R group, if necessary, could be nominating their presidential runner at their coming convention through…rock, paper, scissors, shoot and the D group could use…red rover, red rover send it’s all ready been decided over?  Brodie the Golden RetrieverHey, these problem solving strategies have settled many battles, time and time again on thousands of elementary school playgrounds throughout the world.  I’m just saying… What is a lyin’ narcissist?  Is that someone who lays down in the bed at night and becomes dishonest, two-faced, deceitful and double-dealing while clicking selfies??…What is going on out there? OK…Superdelegates love themselves, doing exactly as they please…regular delegates do what the state peeps say and pledged delegates promise not to stay out past 11:00 pm on week nights…some of these delegates are bound with their hands tied behind their backs, and according to party rules, they cannot play “Pin the Tail on the Donkey or Elephant at the conventions…bummer.

Is a minimalist like someone who drank from that little blue-bottle in “Alice and Wonderland” and as a result became very tiny??…was that bottle blue???… great novel but…I’m confused…Prom people please be safe.  Dog hugs to all of my followers and those who like and say so 🙂

This is exhausting.  Remember, when you pay attention and listen, you usually get a treat.

Go to: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/12/opinion/campaign-stops/the-not-so-super-delegates.html to get information about the Superdelegates.

 

 

 

Brodie Here. Commentary and Contemplation 4… What’s happeing?

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What’s happening out there?

I’m a confused golden retrieverBrodie commnetary…..when it’s over, it’s not over?  suspending… then another suspension, sounds suspicious to me..it’s not over..$27.00 checks are still “berning” through the mail. …Finally no more pachyderms permitted under the big top…no more elephant tricks finally!  Wanting peace for all elephants worldwide. …flipping Pennsylvania like a pancake soon???… (I love the great State of PA and flapjacks as well)… narcissistic policy disorder…Don’t know what that is but it sounds contagious.  What is the White House Daily Briefing?  Is that when reporters, correspondents and some select politicians gather in the Press Room and as soon as they are all assembled, windows are flung open so rafts of the hot air can escape? I truly don’t know.  Dressing up like a panda in public places is dangerous…unless it’s Halloween…be safe out there people …. I’m confused. 1209 North Orange Street in Wilmington, Delaware is brimming over with 285,00 businesses and firms, all of which are under the same roof?!  Are these penniless people who are seeking a shelter? How do these people co-exist with each other, living in such close quarters? I’m guessing that they all agree to jump through big gaps that are throughout this house and they always stay out of each others way. loophole..now what is that?.. A compound word? Somebody call a lawyer please… Garage Sales?… Is that when people get up early, especially during the summer months, get road coffee, then drive around looking for handmade signs and connecting with Tweets that advertise a garage for sale??? just the garage??? what about the house?……suspending and not conceding in the preliminary race for the presidency?…what ever happened to conceding…how about saying congratulations over the phone to the other candidates?..Can’t answer my question… then something is up…Pharmaceutical corporation liars still continuing with their pants on fire;…hug a dog, don’t hug a dog?dog hug..very interesting…pay attention and think on this because we are learning everyday…Coal Country, I love you West Virginia…stay away from those voter controller people…. The woman card?..playing the woman card?…is that like playing 52 pick-up with one of the queens missing?…Politicians continue playing this vacuous game.  I’m confused….a new type of driver’s license that detects the sex of the driver….cards will be utilized to gain entrance into the appropriate public bathroom?….I know?!… I don’t think so because the chip might change?  Do classes exist for politicians to learn how to “know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em…know when to run card tricks?…word of the day is “trick”…those political tricks with a whack-a-mole twist… keep cropping up…. The homeless deserve respect and need a safe space.  Are synonyms something you eat? I’m confused…. I think I had some of them the other day but they all tasted the same. Big horse race coming up…bet on the gray even if there isn’t one racing…they usually win.

What is going on out there?  This is exhausting.  Please be sure to breath, stay cool and most of all, ears up.

Support information provided regarding the departure of circus elephants, tax shelter in Delaware and hug a dog/don’t hug a dog:

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey/ Center for Elephant Conservation https://www.ringlingelephantcenter.com/

On-shore….Delaware serving as a tax haven/tax shelter for large corporations.. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/30/business/30delaware.html?_r=0

Hug or not to hug a dog…..http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/