EXCLUSIVE: President Joe Biden's German Shepherd Commander is seen biting White House staffer, days

[the OlLine Rebel]

Seems dogs have been nothing but photo-ops for dim POTUS'...at least in my lifetime.

I noticed decades ago how Klintoon came up with a dog toward the end of their tenure.  Strange that they suddenly decided to have a dog.

Likewise Uhbama, though he did it faster (I DESPISE how suddenly all these liberals around here had a Portuguese Water Dog pulling them around the neighborhoods, which they never knew before their Savior got 1).

The Bushes at least had their own dogs for real.

Then there is Trump, for whom suddenly none of the conservative forum members were mentioning “dog ownership is a sign of how good a person is” (much like silence on his MIL record).  But then, one could congratulate Trump for not capitulating to the nonsense that presidents have to have dogs to be relatable and “good”.

[sneakypete]

I noticed decades ago how Klintoon came up with a dog toward the end of their tenure.  Strange that they suddenly decided to have a dog.

Likewise Uhbama, though he did it faster (I DESPISE how suddenly all these liberals around here had a Portuguese Water Dog pulling them around the neighborhoods, which they never knew before their Savior got 1).

The Bushes at least had their own dogs for real.

Then there is Trump, for whom suddenly none of the conservative forum members were mentioning “dog ownership is a sign of how good a person is” (much like silence on his MIL record).  But then, one could congratulate Trump for not capitulating to the nonsense that presidents have to have dogs to be relatable and “good”.

@the OlLine Rebel

Trump just lives rent-free in your head 24-7,doesn't he?

Then again,there seems to be plenty of open space in there,so why not?

[Wingnut]

@the OlLine Rebel

Trump just lives rent-free in your head 24-7,doesn't he?

Then again,there seems to be plenty of open space in there,so why not?

Let it go Pete.  Focus on the real issue.  Hamas and the middle east.  It is where you make sense.  Okay.  I know you can do it....   

[the OlLine Rebel]

@the OlLine Rebel

Trump just lives rent-free in your head 24-7,doesn't he?

Then again,there seems to be plenty of open space in there,so why not?

So you didn’t like that it was OK Trump didn’t have a dog and get one to pander to the fools?

Again, I mainly despise the hypocrisy of EverTrumpers who 20 years ago demanded one thing, but now are silent on it.

Honestly Trump is ok not to try to look good by suddenly getting a dog while in the WH.  That was what Klintoon and Uhbama did.

[mountaineer]

Honestly Trump is ok not to try to look good by suddenly getting a dog while in the WH.  That was what Klintoon and Uhbama did.

Yes, I thought at the time it was good Trump didn't do that. The phoniness of Clinton and Osamaobama was so obvious.

[deb]

Yes, I thought at the time it was good Trump didn't do that. The phoniness of Clinton and Osamaobama was so obvious.

Plus, I just cannot fathom Donald Trump petting a dog. Letting it jump up on the sofa or the bed.
I can picture Melania with a pet, but not her husband.

[mountaineer]

I figured DJT was more of a cat guy anyway. 

[deb]

I figured DJT was more of a cat guy anyway. 

But for the litter box…

[mountaineer]

But for the litter box…

[GtHawk]

Plus, I just cannot fathom Donald Trump petting a dog. Letting it jump up on the sofa or the bed.
I can picture Melania with a pet, but not her husband.

You say that like their not the same thing 

[DCPatriot]

As a German Shepherd fan, this is rather embarrassing.  The first GS in a century and this is what we get.

They are gorgeous dogs, BTW.  Rarely do I see dogs so gorgeous amongst the hyper-fancier set, of any stripe.

I have to wonder where they’re getting these dogs and how they’re being raised.  How did they pick them?  I figured Major was probably a pound dog, but not sure, and Commander seems to be a pup when they got him?  (Elder, almost mature, but maybe as a true pup?)

At the least, it seems they are no good at picking dogs.  Because choosing is important, and not just how cute they are.  Personality is usually pretty clear.

We never had a dog in our home, growing up.

But soon as all us kids were gone, by dad brought home a GS puppy...ZEKE!

Bit my dad twice before he rehomed him to a farm outside the city...at least that's the story I was told.

My dad was a raging alcoholic who ended up blinking and yelling at the TV commercials...so IMO, he probably didn't walk Zeke on many days.  Pissed Zeke off!!

I'd have bitten him too!   

[the OlLine Rebel]

I figured DJT was more of a cat guy anyway. 

Trump is a *nothing* guy.  Couldn't care less about animals.  He's mostly about himself as the human who counts most.

[Wingnut]

I figured DJT was more of a cat guy anyway. 

He had a pet rat for awhile. But even the rat grew tired of his shit, so he ran away.

[catfish1957]

He had a pet rat for awhile. But even the rat grew tired of his shit, so he ran away.

Trump is famous for grabbing cats.  Why all the outrage?  /s

[the OlLine Rebel]

We never had a dog in our home, growing up.

But soon as all us kids were gone, by dad brought home a GS puppy...ZEKE!

Bit my dad twice before he rehomed him to a farm outside the city...at least that's the story I was told.

My dad was a raging alcoholic who ended up blinking and yelling at the TV commercials...so IMO, he probably didn't walk Zeke on many days.  Pissed Zeke off!!

I'd have bitten him too!   

There are plenty of bad ones out there.  One must choose wisely, in person (none of this cross-country garbage).  Prefer a puppy, because there is little baggage.  Then one must condition and train.

But there are dogs who just plain are no good, and no matter what anyone says, it's not the fault of some human except maybe poor breeding.  Not many, but they exist for sure.  GS have enough problems with character without people being stupid and careless about it.

[Cyber Liberty]

There are plenty of bad ones out there.  One must choose wisely, in person (none of this cross-country garbage).  Prefer a puppy, because there is little baggage.  Then one must condition and train.

But there are dogs who just plain are no good, and no matter what anyone says, it's not the fault of some human except maybe poor breeding.  Not many, but they exist for sure.  GS have enough problems with character without people being stupid and careless about it.

Commander was a gift from Joe's brother.  Who knows what the breeding stock is?

[Wingnut]

Commander was a gift from Joe's brother.  Who knows what the breeding stock is?

The Gay brother?

[Cyber Liberty]

The Gay brother?

Ida know.   

[sneakypete]

So you didn’t like that it was OK Trump didn’t have a dog and get one to pander to the fools?

Again, I mainly despise the hypocrisy of EverTrumpers who 20 years ago demanded one thing, but now are silent on it.

Honestly Trump is ok not to try to look good by suddenly getting a dog while in the WH.  That was what Klintoon and Uhbama did.

@the OlLine Rebel

Had to go back decades to whine about him getting a dog?

Desperation is  never pretty,but then again,he IS Rich,Rude,and Orange!

[sneakypete]

Trump is a *nothing* guy.  Couldn't care less about animals.  He's mostly about himself as the human who counts most.

@OlLine Rebel

You say that like it is a BAD thing.

It's not. What we NEED is a President that is an ego maniac who cares about nothing,other than how the history books address his time in office.

The fact that he can only  serve one term is a bonus because he won't waste any time worrying about getting re-elected 4 years down the road.

[the OlLine Rebel]

@the OlLine Rebel

Had to go back decades to whine about him getting a dog?

Desperation is  never pretty,but then again,he IS Rich,Rude,and Orange!

You seem unable to comprehend that it’s OK for Trump not to do what media says he should do (as did most “conservatives” on FR).

In many ways I’m glad he didn’t go in for a dog just to “improve the image”.  Always thought that was quite stupid.

[GtHawk]

The Gay brother?

So what, you're thinking Commander is Joe's nephew?

[GtHawk]

So weird how a Biden dog thread got twisted into a Trump non dog thread.

[Cyber Liberty]

So weird how a Biden dog thread got twisted into a Trump non dog thread.

Welcome to My World, @GtHawk.  Every thread on TBR can be a Trump thread if you wait long enough.....