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Title: Romney Still Defends Putting Family Dog On Roof Of Car
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Crooks and Liars
URL Source: http://www,crooksandliars.com
Published: Aug 12, 2007
Author: Mitt Romney
Post Date: 2007-08-12 12:39:35 by Zipporah
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Views: 434
Comments: 37
After a chuckle, Romney jovially explains how Seamus jumped up there on his own and how much he loved being on the roof of the car. He also assures Wallace that the kennel was airtight and safe, but admits that he had no idea that he was breaking the law. 
On this morning’s “Fox News Sunday”, host Chris Wallace interviewed GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney and actually hammered him about putting his dog, Seamus, in a kennel on the roof of his car on a long family vacation. Wallace, who says he’s a dog lover, points out that Massachusetts law prohibits endangering animals in this way and asks, “what were you thinking?”
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#1. To: Zipporah (#0)
If Ol' Seamus loved it so much, maybe Romeny wouldn't mind a ride up there for a while. Better yet, why don't they just ride him outta Massachusetts on a rail?
I suggested that logic for "torture boy" Gonzales but no one has implemented the test yet.
Yeah the dog knew he was going to be on top of a car for hours on end when he jumped up there.. this part was left out of the questioning of Romney: http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/specials/romney/articles/part4_main/ Before beginning the drive, Mitt Romney put Seamus, the family's hulking Irish setter, in a dog carrier and attached it to the station wagon's roof rack. He'd built a windshield for the carrier, to make the ride more comfortable for the dog. Then Romney put his boys on notice: He would be making predetermined stops for gas, and that was it. The ride was largely what you'd expect with five brothers, ages 13 and under, packed into a wagon they called the ''white whale.'' As the oldest son, Tagg Romney commandeered the way-back of the wagon, keeping his eyes fixed out the rear window, where he glimpsed the first sign of trouble. ''Dad!'' he yelled. ''Gross!'' A brown liquid was dripping down the back window, payback from an Irish setter who'd been riding on the roof in the wind for hours. As the rest of the boys joined in the howls of disgust, Romney coolly pulled off the highway and into a service station. There, he borrowed a hose, washed down Seamus and the car, then hopped back onto the highway. It was a tiny preview of a trait he would grow famous for in business: emotion-free crisis management.
Big deal. My dad had a pickup truck when my sister and I were kids, and he put us in a big, wire dogcage in back, when he went on trips. We didn't mind it at all. Who wants to sit up front with -- yuck -- your parents?
“When I am the weaker, I ask you for my freedom, because that is your principle; but when I am the stronger, I take away your freedom, because that is my principle.”-Louis Veuillot
What a jackass. Seamus is just a prop - and if the kennel is truly "airtight," he will soon be a dead prop.
Its a huge lie.. agreed..if it were 'airtight' the dog would be DEAD .. the dog didnt get diarrhea because he was happy .. the dog was scared sh**less!
We didn't mind it at all. Who wants to sit up front with -- yuck -- your parents? They probably kept you in a cage most of your childhood...
that's what caught my attention too. If he is that stupid he definately should not be Pres.
Of course Laura Ingraham did not introduce Romney at Ames by referring to this old news item.
We were so poor I was raised in a cardboard box and I didn't have any clothes. Then, when I was ten my parents bought me a hat so I could look out the window.
“When I am the weaker, I ask you for my freedom, because that is your principle; but when I am the stronger, I take away your freedom, because that is my principle.”-Louis Veuillot
Yeah. Too bad your Dad donated your brain to science for beer money. ;)
Southern Christian Leadership Conference To Honor Vick Posted on Sunday, August 5th, 2007 at 6:38 am News for cats and dogs - Southern Christian Leadership Conference To Honor Vick By Emily Huh The Southern Christian Leadership Conference will be honoring Michael Vick at their 49th Annual Convention in Atlanta, Georgia this week. SCLC President Charles Steele announced during a news conference that the organization will find a way to honor Vick during its national convention that began on Friday. “We will recognize Vick for being an outstanding human being,” said Steele. “We will work with anyone who opens their heart and arms to us.” Steele said that they will honor Vick by praying for him. He said that the SCLC’s mission is supporting people in need. “We’re in support of Michael as a human being,” Steele said. “Right now, he’s feeling discarded, ostracized by people who are rushing to judgment. It’s our responsibility to save him.” Former President Bill Clinton is a scheduled speaker and will cut the ribbon of the SCLC’s new headquarters. Presidential candidates Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sen. Barack Obama, Mitt Romney (oh, I bet Vick and Romney will have a lot to talk about — their love and respect for animals), Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, and Rev. Al Sharpton are also expected to attend. The SCLC conference is being held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Atlanta from August 3-8. Sources: WSBTV and http://AJC.com (Thanks Pit Bull Lover) News for cats and dogs - SCLC Will Not Honor Vick At Conference I don't like the word Chipotle.
My dad doesn't drink beer. I could donate half my brain -- and half of my other favorite organ -- and still have twice as much as you. ;-)
“When I am the weaker, I ask you for my freedom, because that is your principle; but when I am the stronger, I take away your freedom, because that is my principle.”-Louis Veuillot
Has anyone else seen the names of his kids? They are named like Biff, Binky, Bobo, Chuckles, and Irving or something.
"A functioning police state needs no police." - William S Burroughs
How much different would it be riding on top, with a wind deflector than riding in the back of a pickup where they generally hang their heads off to the side? I don't like Romney, but I don't see it as any different than these yahoos who have to have their dogs ride around in the back of their pickups. Matter of fact, I would suggest the back of the pickup is a lot more dangerous. I had one in front of me pulling up to a stop sign, preparing to turn right, and damned if his dog didn't come out ofo the back of the truck and was suspended by a chain leash--his lower legs in the back kept getting hit by the tires. I was laying on my horn to get that asshole's attention. He did stop. My vet told me he averaged 72 leg surgeries a year from dogs coming out of the back of pickups. He was on a one man campaign around here for years trying to get people to not do it. I'd never let my Border Collie ride in the back--she was way too valuable as a trained working dog as to take a chance.
Too bad the sky roof wasn't open.
You have an enlarged liver? Cirrhosis?
What would the reporter have done? Run around in circles singing the Horst Wessel Lied? Anybody who has kids knows how to clean up poop.
The "Department of Defense" has never won a war. The "War Department" was undefeated.
well almost ..Tagg, Matt, Josh, Ben, Craig. Tagg sounds too much like a dogs name .. what is up with that ? What's it short for ? Tagamet?
Agreed!
Well I doubt many people with half a brain would put their dog on top of a car for hours .. and hose it off and then toss it back up back in the carrier on top of a car.. that's absolutely inexcusable.
Mitt eventually told Rachel Griffiths that Tag, Biff, Zip, Bud and Lex were serving America by canvassing the cornfields of Iowa in a Winnebago I knew I didn't hallucinate this one.
"A functioning police state needs no police." - William S Burroughs
Great, a Clark Griswold wannabe wants to be trusted with the nuclear launch codes.
"I'd like to live just long enough to be there when they cut off your head and stick it on a pike as a warning to the next ten generations that some favors come with too high a price." Vir Cotto, Babylon 5
what the fu**.. ? Holy ...huh.. I'm speechless. lol
ROFLMAO!!!!!!
Bet that goes for your big ass too! ;) ;)
It's all Mormon bullshit. Any decent person would have the dog in the cab, where they're supposed to be. (Apologies up, but I'm tired, and I'm pissed.)
The really sad thing is that he'd be a half-step up from the Moron-in-Charge now...
Airtight? Does he really think that explanation will take the heat off of him on this "issue"? This guy is not smart enough to be the President of the USA.
God is always good! no kidding.. didnt say what time of the year this was either.. if it was summer that dog was baking from the sun.. another 'compassionate conservative' I suppose.
Better yet, he should of been on the swordfish fishing boat they based the movie 'The Perfect Storm' on. It would be interesting to see if he could tread water.
Thesis: Official 9/11 story is an unproven conspiracy theory. http://911truth.org http://Justicefor911.org http://summeroftruth.org Probable-cause standards have been met for an unlimited investigation of unsolved crimes relating to the events of Sept. 11, including allegations of criminal negligence, cover-up, complicity or commission of the attacks by US officials and assets of intel services.
gosh, Seamus was the only one with an actual human name, and he had to ride on the roof
oh, but they must include judith guliani, the puppy killer
Maybe 30 days in the pokey would get thet attention of these yahoos...I see that sh*t in Tennessee ALL the time.
Man...that just reeks of bumper sticker possibilites..."Mitt Romney...the 'Clark Griswold of the GOP". "Mitt Romney...he's no Michael Vick, but give him time."
You don't have to apologize to me, loddy. But he was in a stationwagon, not a pickup....no cab. Just a bunch of rowdy boys...and a wife busy writing checks to her favorite choices!
ROTFLMAO! About to choke from all the forest fire smoke, too......but that is a good one.
Romney jovially explains how Seamus jumped up there on his own and how much he loved being on the roof of the car.
#2. To: Sodie Pop (#1)
If Ol' Seamus loved it so much, maybe Romeny wouldn't mind a ride up there for a while.
#3. To: Sodie Pop (#1)
#4. To: Zipporah (#0)
#5. To: Zipporah. pet lovers here (#0)
He also assures Wallace that the kennel was airtight and safe, but admits that he had no idea that he was breaking the law.
#6. To: lodwick (#5)
#7. To: YertleTurtle (#4)
Big deal. My dad had a pickup truck when my sister and I were kids, and he put us in a big, wire dogcage in back, when he went on trips.
#8. To: Zipporah (#6)
if it were 'airtight' the dog would be DEAD
#9. To: Zipporah (#0)
#10. To: Zipporah (#7)
They probably kept you in a cage most of your childhood...
#11. To: YertleTurtle (#10)
We were so poor I was raised in a cardboard box and I didn't have any clothes.
#12. To: Zipporah (#0)
in News for Cats, Dogs & Owners, National Dog, Cat & Pet Info, Dogs.
Whoops, a change of heart......
To honor Vick before the facts were in, shows an incredible lack of judgement to begin with. Mitt Romney, just to freekin weird. I'm curious though, should I invest in Brylcreme or vitalis for 6 to 9 months.
#13. To: Sodie Pop (#11)
Yeah. Too bad your Dad donated your brain to science for beer money. ;)
#14. To: Zipporah (#3)
As the oldest son, Tagg Romney
#15. To: lodwick (#5)
#16. To: Zipporah (#3)
A brown liquid was dripping down the back window, payback from an Irish setter
I've already said too much.
#17. To: YertleTurtle (#13)
and half of my other favorite organ -- and still have twice as much as you.
Enemies of the Republic
#18. To: Zipporah (#3)
As the rest of the boys joined in the howls of disgust, Romney coolly pulled off the highway and into a service station. There, he borrowed a hose, washed down Seamus and the car, then hopped back onto the highway. It was a tiny preview of a trait he would grow famous for in business: emotion-free crisis management.
#19. To: Dakmar (#14)
#20. To: MUDDOG (#16)
Too bad the sky roof wasn't open.
#21. To: Indrid Cold (#18)
#22. To: Zipporah (#19)
#23. To: Zipporah (#0)
On this morning’s “Fox News Sunday”, host Chris Wallace interviewed GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney and actually hammered him about putting his dog, Seamus, in a kennel on the roof of his car on a long family vacation.
#24. To: Dakmar (#22)
#25. To: orangedog (#23)
Great, a Clark Griswold wannabe wants to be trusted with the nuclear launch codes.
#26. To: YertleTurtle (#13)
I could donate half my brain -- and half of my other favorite organ -- and still have twice as much as you. ;-)
#27. To: rowdee (#15)
#28. To: orangedog (#23)
Great, a Clark Griswold wannabe wants to be trusted with the nuclear launch codes.
#29. To: Zipporah (#0)
He also assures Wallace that the kennel was airtight and safe, but admits that he had no idea that he was breaking the law.
"It was an interesting day." - President Bush, recalling 9/11 [White House, 1/5/02]
#30. To: RickyJ (#29)
#31. To: Sodie Pop (#1)
"Better yet, why don't they just ride him outta Massachusetts on a rail?"
#32. To: Dakmar (#22)
Mitt eventually told Rachel Griffiths that Tag, Biff, Zip, Bud and Lex were serving America by canvassing the cornfields of Iowa in a Winnebago
#33. To: Calamity (#12)
(oh, I bet Vick and Romney will have a lot to talk about — their love and respect for animals)
#34. To: rowdee (#15)
My vet told me he averaged 72 leg surgeries a year from dogs coming out of the back of pickups. He was on a one man campaign around here for years trying to get people to not do it.
Remember...G-d saved more animals than people on the ark. www.siameserescue.org
#35. To: orangedog (#23)
Great, a Clark Griswold wannabe wants to be trusted with the nuclear launch codes.
Remember...G-d saved more animals than people on the ark. www.siameserescue.org
#36. To: lodwick (#27)
#37. To: kiki (#32)
gosh, Seamus was the only one with an actual human name, and he had to ride on the roof
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