I just have to know why it is sooooo importaint
By ebsharer
@ebsharer (5515)
United States
November 13, 2008 11:07am CST
Why is what kind of dog Obama getting matter to every one so much??
Why is it all over the media??
Why do we care??
Aren't there more importaint things to think about??
What is the fasination??
Do we care what kind of toilet paper he uses too??
Please help me to understand this!?!?! I have seen at least 5 disucssions about what kind of dog he is getting. Along with the 20,000 news articals about it. WHY???
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12 responses
@murderistic (2278)
• United States
13 Nov 08
There is already a discussion about Obama's dog, so why was it so important for you to waste the space to make another one?
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@ebsharer (5515)
• United States
14 Nov 08
First to murderistic and rulundad I have to say although I don’t like your response I still rated you a positive. Second there is MORE then one other discussion about Obama’s dog. I did voice my opinion on one of those discussions. Yes I did start a discussion about it this isn’t a rant its questions! I want the opinion of others. This is a discussion board right? This discussion is not the same as the one I responded to! So your comment about how when you don’t like a topic you don’t make a new post about it can go some where else! This is more then just about what is on MyLot this is about what is EVERY WHERE!!! It’s on the news it’s in the papers. I truly HOPE with all my heart and soul that Mr. Obama is more concerned about the country then the dog!!!
Oh yes and Firefly99 – Thank you!
@Firefly99 (251)
• United States
13 Nov 08
I do not think you answered the question?
And why waste your time or the space to reply to a discussion you must have already responded to?
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@lilwonders456 (8214)
• United States
13 Nov 08
Comparing the crisis this country is in you would think the news would have something better to talk about. I could personally care les.
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
13 Nov 08
I don't think it's that it "matters" so much to anyone but some people just feel like taking a break from all the bad news in the country and the world and discussing something a little more light and less stressful. Just like the coverage of Barney biting the reporter; if Barney had been a great big guard dog type and had seriously injured the reporter it wouldn't been a "big deal" but as it was it was a bit of comic relief. It will be the first time in a long time there have been little kids in the White House so I think it's simply a cute story.
I vote for a Shi'tzu, by the way; they're small, don't shed (so I think would be hypoallergenic) and have wonderful personalities.
Annie
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@ebsharer (5515)
• United States
14 Nov 08
I'd just rather hear about other things. Like whats is going to change. How is he going to fix our economy not what kind of dog he is getting. I hope he has more consern for the country then the media does. I'm SURE there are better things to report!
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@newtondak (3946)
• United States
13 Nov 08
The Obamas, during the campaign, wrote a letter to the ASPCA telling them of their intentions to adopt a shelter dog rather than purchase a purebred. Since that time, evidently their daughter has developed allergies and much have a "hypo-allergenic" dog (whatever that is).
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@ebsharer (5515)
• United States
14 Nov 08
I'm not a stupid person at least I don't think so but I still don't get it. Why would some one vote for him just because he said he wanted a shelter dog? I understand both Obama and McCain said things to get votes but a dog from a shelter I don't get it. Maybe some people are that "animal active"
@newtondak (3946)
• United States
14 Nov 08
Regarding this letter, unless they follow through with the indication that they will take a shelter dog instead of buying a purebred, I would take the letter as just being another promise made during the campaign to get votes. Undoubtedly, the child suffered from pet allergies long before the decision to get a dog occurred, and it seems that it is just being used as an excuse to get a high priced purebred dog rather than getting a rescue/shelter pet.
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@Firefly99 (251)
• United States
13 Nov 08
I have no idea why anyone would care about what kind of puppy they are getting? Just something else for the media to have fun with I guess? I could personally care less!
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
13 Nov 08
People like gossip and sensation. They will talk more about Obama dogs than economy.
It is probably human nature to seek sensation. People's magazine is more popular than Forbes and Wall Street Jurnal.
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@Ithink (9980)
• United States
14 Nov 08
This is something that has been discussed with all presidents from what I recall, the only difference is I dont recall so many people complaining about it until now!
There is always the choice of ignoring it if someone doesnt care to watch it. With TV there is the Off button or change the channel. Online it is called the back button or there is a little X at the top right hand. I know that was kinda sarcastic but I really think people are going to extremes to complain about something.
I honeslty dont care but it doesnt bother me as it has all been done before, people talk, discuss, and some complain. What I dont understand is complaining and then starting another discussion about the same subject.
@Ithink (9980)
• United States
14 Nov 08
In answer to that, the truth is that some things interest others that dont interest people like us. I personally dont care what kind of dog they get. With some it isnt that they even really care, it is that it is a break in other bad news. Something to ponder over instead of bills ect.,
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@simplyshawn (650)
• United States
17 Nov 08
Maybe there's not much new news coming in so somebody thought they should make it an issue and see how far they could take it.?
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@hunandi (288)
• United States
14 Nov 08
I have way better things to think about then what dog he might get. And there are most surely better things to hear about. Like what kinds of toys are not safe from China this year for Christmas,is my family going to be all able to make it if it snows. So hes dog is of no importance to me. Just because say he gets a poodle does not mean me or anyone I know is goingto get up and run right out the door to get that type of dog.
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@jonesy123 (3948)
• United States
13 Nov 08
The media is catering to the Obama cult. Whatever dog they get, you can bet people will want to own one of those, too. They have been elevated to mega-stars. And the regular news has turned into a paparazzi side show.
It's always easier than talking about a non-existing solution Obama may have for our current crisis or how bad his staff selections really are. A dog is something safe to talk about. Don't want to talk bad about the soon to be President... yet.
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