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[primroseburrows]

President-Elect Obama gives his first post-election press conference:

I really like how he's taking a cautious approach to the transition--he stresses the need to do everything as quickly as possible but wants to do it thoroughly as well. Also the bipartisan spirit in which he plans to get things done.

Dear President-Elect Obama,

Regarding your Most Important Issue, I'd like to offer some advice: Why not choose a dog from one of the many breed-specific rescue organizations? That way you'd be able to pick out a breed that's appropriate for a a dog-allergic person like Malia and you'd still be giving a needy animal a good home. After all, what dog wouldn't want to be the First Pet?

The Poodle Rescue of New England has lots of dogs that need homes. Poodles are intelligent, energetic and people-oriented (a lot like yourself, actually), and are recommended as an ideal pet for someone with allergies. A list of Poodles looking for a good home is here.

Or maybe a Greyhound? They're sweet and affectionate and don't need as much space as people think. Here's a list of Greyhounds up for adoption in the DC area.

Wishing you success in all you do,

Me

Comments

[vsee.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting this... might have missed it otherwise, since I sort of don't have TV. if I don't hear about stuff like this, I don't think to look around for it. :)

[topaz7.livejournal.com]

you should send it to him, really. A purebred rescue dog is an excellent idea.

[sistermagpie.livejournal.com]

I owe many years of happiness to those kind of rescues!

It's funny that I immediately thought he should adopt a dog from a shelter and that's the plan--of course. I am ridiculously excited about the new first dog. Not that I have anything against the current one.

[peacey.livejournal.com]

My thoughts:

* His Treasury Secretary choice should be the first cabinet position filled, and he should do so ASAP (actually, he should've done it already, imho). I'm hoping for Warren Buffet, though the man is likely too smart to take the job.

* God help us if he's consulting Govenor Jennifer Granholm on economic issues. If he's not, standing her on that platform with him showed horrific judgment. Perhaps he was only sending a message that he intends to support the auto industry (apparently they're next in line on the government gravy train), but he could've chosen, perhaps, Sneator Levin to convey it (though he's only a little less yuck). The Michigan economy is a train wreck. Unemployment is the worst in the country. She's raised taxes, like, a gazillion times and was the primary reason the state government shut down due to a budget crisis (this happened at least once under her "leadership"). She's abrasive, and everyone I know hates her. Don't even mention her name when my husband is in earshot unless you want to listen to an hour-long diatribe about how awful she is.

* Notice how he completely dodged the question about his campaign promise to raise taxes. Of course, in this economic atmosphere, raising taxes on anyone is a duncelike move. I think he knew that all along. Also, he warned that there will likely be "differences" between people of the same party. So. Pelosi, Reid, and all those hoping for some sort of liberal revolution, get used to his swing to the center.

* As evidenced by the two previous stimulus packages, THEY DON'T WORK. They're a temporary, feel-good move that ultimately does nothing. After people spend their stimulus or unemployment checks, they're right back where they started. Jobs need to be created, and you don't do that by taxing the companies that create them. And by the way, does anyone in their right mind think those corporations he says he's going to tax are just going to absorb them? It'll trickle down to us, people, in the form of lost jobs, reduced benefits for workers, and higher product and service prices.

* He completely ignored the question about how soon he plans to send "low-level envoys" to hostile nations.

* I DO like how he reminded everyone that he's not the President yet. A class move.

* Honestly, I think Obama is too measured and cautious. That's one of the (many) things about him that bother me. Just as a "quick draw" President would be a disaster in times such as these, so would a guarded one. He spoke about his criteria for his Senate successor, with "passion" being important. I realize that to obtain the office of President, one must be passionate for it, thus Obama must have some spark of it within him, but wow, does he cover it well. The man comes off as passionate as Rip van Winkle on Ambien.

* As for the books he's reading right now, I would suggest he partake of some Russell Kirk before he swears in.

* Bravo on bringing shelter animals to the fore. Well done.

* Bravo also on understanding there can always be improvements on the intelligence process. Undoubtedly the competitive atmosphere between agencies still exists, and undoubtedly there is still proprietary hoarding going on. If Obama can actually fix this, I'll doff my hat to the man.