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So, I'm going to go ahead and assume that's you. More normal than I would have ever expected.
Nice hair.
"Now that ceaseless exposure has calloused us to the lewd and the vulgar, it is instructive to see what still seems wicked to us. What still slaps the clammy flab of our submissive consciousness hard enough to get our attention?"
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I am the most normal person in the universe. Seriously. If you "averaged" every trait from every person on the planet, you would end up with me, physically, emotionally, intellectually, morally.Originally Posted by Athena
I am the "Everyman". So incredibly normal that I become spectacular. A shining example of everything that doesn't shine. Plato's mythical "form of man". Vitruvian.
People marvel at my averageness. Everyone asks, "Do I know you from somewhere?". And, "You look JUST like this guy I(used to know/date/am related to)".
I stand out in a crowd because I AM the crowd. But this averageness is my only outstanding trait. Otherwise I am completely forgettable. An echo in a hurricane. Here and gone with no mark left.
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Yeah...I don't buy it.
By the way - People tell me that I look just like their (enter random relationship here). ME. The truth is, people are so fucking self-absorbed, they have no clue. They could meet me again in two weeks and think I look like any entirely different (enter random relationship here) of theirs. I wouldn't put any stock in that, if I were you. :p
"Now that ceaseless exposure has calloused us to the lewd and the vulgar, it is instructive to see what still seems wicked to us. What still slaps the clammy flab of our submissive consciousness hard enough to get our attention?"
Back at the turn of the last century when we as a people were a little less humane and dog fighting and cock fighting were considered legitimate sports pitbulls were bred to fight. They bred them to be very dog aggressive yet at the same time they were aware that at some point a human would have to step into the ring and separate the dogs or restrain the winner. See where this is going? They also bred the dogs to be very docile toward people. If a dog was not aggressive enough or showed ANY aggression towards humans the dog was not bred or even put down. In othe words it was perfectly safe for a man to step into the ring and separate two dogs without fear of being bitten.
As the sport disappeared the breed remained. Most breeders continued to breed for docility towards humans. When the "sport" reemerged the morons who revived it lacked the comonsence of our forefathers. They beed for aggression and it never occurs to them that they may have to separate the dogs. You see as inhumane as the fights were the point was to fight to a victory, not to the death.
Today many pitbulls retain the characteristics of their ancestors. They are loyal to their families, faithful, and protective. They would not dream of turning against a person even if that person was a child punching, kicking, or biting them. They also retain the dog aggression of their ancestors. To make matters worse today's innercity breeders breed only for aggression. You see the results in the news all the time.
Should the breed be banned. I don't believe they should be. I would like to see them bred only by responsible breeders and bred for their positive characteristics. I do think we should ban breeding the morons who revived the sport and have missbred the dogs to the point of many being dangerous.
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I've never owned a pitt bull, but it seems around here most of the dog attacks are from pitt bulls. Not all, but most. These dogs were bred to fight and are used in most(if not all) illegal dog fights. I think it has alot to do with genetics. But alot of people try to make their dogs mean.
I'm sure those of you who own these dogs say they are gentle and kind, and maybe they are. But too many have been trained to be mean, unfortunately.:(
I was against any sort of breed-specific ban even before I adopted my current two dogs.
Dixie
Masie
Whenever Dixie sees another dog, she makes a beeline straight for it...and then adopts the head-down butt-in-the-air "let's play!" posture. I never expected a pit bull to so love other dogs! So, she was ecstatic when we brought Masie home.
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My dangerous breed, Pugletus giganticus, call name Sluggo:
He likes shedding, naps, his ring, and drooling. His farts are legendary. Also, he weighs 38 pounds, whereas our normal pug, Max, weighs 15. So he's kind of huge and doesn't like to move. Which is also dangerous if you trip over him. But really, it's all in how you raise 'em, I think.
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Holy christ, Lizard. That is absolutely ADORABLE. :)
In related news, I'm happy to report that I've found a way around my apartment's breed restriction. It's not AS dishonest as faking papers, either.
I'm pretty much going to wait until they bring her up...and I'm willing to bet they won't. The pet deposit is paid on the apartment and my dog is similar in markings, apparently, to the dog who lived in the apartment before.
So, yeah...I've had my puppy, full time, for over a week, now. I'm smitten.
"Now that ceaseless exposure has calloused us to the lewd and the vulgar, it is instructive to see what still seems wicked to us. What still slaps the clammy flab of our submissive consciousness hard enough to get our attention?"
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This is my dangerous breed....
Don't let that furry little muzzle fool you. This little shit can bite clear through a computer monitor cable and completely knock out phone service to an entire house. Not only that...but he is good at making your heart palpitate abnormally when he jumps out of the kitchen cupboard, in the dark, while you're in the kitchen filling up on munchies for the latest scary movie. The worst thing is...he's a sock hoarder. And I always thought the dryer was eating the other sock.
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Impqueen OMG your dog is adorable!
Here are my girls Jessie (Rottweiller) and Molly (Boxer) and my hubby (sexy beast) LOL
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My girls love to play together.......
and rest together......
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You make me want another dog. :p
*Sigh*...not 'til I buy a house, though. The one huge dog is enough for an apartment.
"Now that ceaseless exposure has calloused us to the lewd and the vulgar, it is instructive to see what still seems wicked to us. What still slaps the clammy flab of our submissive consciousness hard enough to get our attention?"
OMFG I laughed so hard when I read this!!!! I love it!. Thanks for sharing a picture of that vicious bunny rabbit.:DThis is my dangerous breed....
Don't let that furry little muzzle fool you. This little shit can bite clear through a computer monitor cable and completely knock out phone service to an entire house. Not only that...but he is good at making your heart palpitate abnormally when he jumps out of the kitchen cupboard, in the dark, while you're in the kitchen filling up on munchies for the latest scary movie. The worst thing is...he's a sock hoarder. And I always thought the dryer was eating the other sock.
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I know what you mean Athena. We had 2 rottweillers and for 2 years after our oldest one Justice died the kids and I bugged about getting another dog but hubby just wasn't up for it. I was surfing the web one day and found Molly, she was 3 months old and it was a newly married couple who had just had a baby and the baby was allergic to Molly. They lived in the same city and I knew my hubby well enough to know after I went and saw Molly that he was going to fall in love with her like I did the moment I met her. They let me bring her home to meet the family and of course Jessie to make sure they would get along......within 2 hours hubby drove over to their house and paid them cash for her! Jessie has always been very affectionate and lays at my feet wherever i am. Molly is like having a toddler because she still follows me all over the house...even to the damn bathroom! When i soak in the tub she lays her head on the side the whole time. My life would not be complete without them thats for sure.
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i'm late on this one, but this is one of my pet peeves. i run a dog rescue. i specialize in dogs that have a previous bite record. my 16 house dogs have probably 75 bites between them. it's not the breed, it's how they were raised! the most hands-down dangerous dog i have in the house right now is the labradoodle. this guy has been seriously abused & seen domestic violence. my dh can't even yell for the kids without this dog going into attack mode. i've been doing this about 10 yrs with over 500 dogs & i've never been bit. & i have no formal schooling in rehabbing "bad" dogs. i've never had a problem with any pit i've ever owned or fostered being aggressive towards humans. dogs sometimes, but not people. Breed Specific Legislation are Bull Shit Laws!!!!!
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I was over at the paper for Bogalusa, Louisiana, checking out what they had to say on the arrest of Lindsey Daigle, and there's a photo of two pit bulls on the site's main page today.
http://www.edailynews.info/
The caption reads: DAILY NEWS PHOTO/Jacob Brooks Bogalusa dogs, Tiger (left) and Snoop, are pit bulls, but are not vicious, said their owner. The dogs did not oppose their photo being taken, and even licked the photographer.
My GOD, a pit bull that doesn't OBJECT to being photographed? I thought they were bred to fly into a rage at the site of a camera. And licking the photographer? Eh, the photog must've had something aromatic for lunch.
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I sure do miss Hank. I gave him up in the divorce so he would not have to live in a small apartment or with the boarder while I traveled for work. He died a few years later probably thinking that I had abandoned him. That part makes me very sad.
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I can't believe that. RIP Hank, say hi to my Yoki.
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Athena, how's it going with your puppy?
Boy Gets 100 Stitches After Dog Attack
Not a pit bull this time (German Shepherd).
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/15728000/detail.html
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I'm surprised it was reported.
Fantastic! Thanks for asking. :)
Although, I'm so happy to have her back, I've been spoiling the shit out of her. New toys, treats all the time...I've even been letting her sleep in my bed.
It's awesome. :p
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OMG! Are you saying there are dogs that don't get to sleep in the bed with their humans?!
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Well, she's a bigass dog! There's only room for her because I'm single, now. The last ex could barely tolerate her in the house, much less the bedroom. But, even if he had appreciated her like I do, there just wouldn't have been room. I've got a queen and she takes up a solid half of it. :p
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if i had room, i'd take this dog in a heartbeat. also, going by past experience, i'm betting the kid did just walk into the house. gsds are very protective of their family & territory & don't usually attack a kid sitting still putting on his shoes. if the dog was like that, he'd have had a long history of previous bites. & another reason i don't ever have play-dates for my kids at my house. JMO
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My dangerous fierce beast-in-law, Nikita. She is my sister in law's service dog and is possibly the best behaved animal I have ever met. My s-i-l, who is hearing impaired, trained Nikki herself to respond to looks and signs as well as environmental cues. Nikki also lets me dress her up and take annoying photographs:
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Not in my house.......:no:
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Awwww! I love that pic ^^^
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