Mitt Romney's poor dog

Mexivoof · 06-28-2007

It took a while to verify the story, but I finally found it in the 6/27 Boston Globe.
It seems that Romney put his dog in a carrier and attached it to the top of his station wagon for a 12 hour drive from Boston to the shores of Lake Huron in Ontario.
Once this gets into the general press, I think his fate will have less to do with his Mormonism than his Moronism

Mexivoof · 06-28-2007

I tried to link the story, but when I tried the link it wanted me to register blah, blah, blah. So, here is the story in Word.

By Neil Swidey and Stephanie Ebbert, Globe Staff | June 27, 2007
The white Chevy station wagon with the wood paneling was overstuffed with suitcases, supplies, and sons when Mitt Romney climbed behind the wheel to begin the annual 12-hour family trek from Boston to Ontario.

As with most ventures in his life, he had left little to chance, mapping out the route and planning each stop. The destination for this journey in the summer of 1983 was his parents' cottage on the Canadian shores of Lake Huron. Romney would be returning to the place of his most cherished childhood memories.
Even for someone who had always idolized his father, the similarities between his path in life and the one George Romney had cut before him were remarkable. Husband to his high school sweetheart, father to a brood of young children, bishop of his local Mormon church, and businessman on the threshold of life-altering success.
If anything, 36-year-old Mitt, who had just been tapped to lead a new venture capital firm, was on track to achieve more at a younger age than his famously overachieving father.
His father had known poverty as a child, Mitt only privilege. His father had succeeded without a college degree while Mitt was launched with the finest educational pedigree. Given all his advantages, Mitt seemed restless to make his mark sooner.

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.
And it offered his sons a rare unplanned stop

melliedee · 06-28-2007

There goes the PETA vote!

TAPPY · 06-28-2007

Poor Doggie !!

Not that I would have voted for him anyway..but why not let the Dog ride in the car with him ????

**sctx** · 06-28-2007

I woulda put the kids in the carrier

Mexivoof · 06-28-2007

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Originally Posted by sctx

I woulda put the kids in the carrier

Bluespicker · 06-29-2007

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Originally Posted by sctx

I woulda put the kids in the carrier

I'm thinking put Mitt on the roof in the dog cage and let the dog drive. Without cleaning the dog poop in the cage.

Doggiemom · 06-29-2007

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Originally Posted by Bluespicker

I'm thinking put Mitt on the roof in the dog cage and let the dog drive. Without cleaning the dog poop in the cage.

Well said!!!!

What an idiot

MWC · 06-29-2007

... and not a mention of wifey-poo ...

queencityfan · 06-29-2007

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Originally Posted by MWC

... and not a mention of wifey-poo ...

She soiled her carrier last trip, so she was not invited!

MWC · 06-29-2007

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Originally Posted by queencityfan

She soiled her carrier last trip, so she was not invited!

STOGEY · 06-30-2007

I guess this will cure the dog from sticking its nose out of the car window for now on.

FrankRN · 06-30-2007

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Originally Posted by sctx

I woulda put the kids in the carrier

My kids certainly sit in the back so the dogs can be up front with me. Heck, the dogs aren't half the hassle of the kids, are more respectful, a lot more entertaining, certainly more loyal, and love me a hell of a lot more. Why should the dogs have to sit in the back seat.

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STOGEY · 07-01-2007

This thread reminds me of the movie Vacation. When Chevy Chase tied their pooch to their station wagon.

Mexivoof · 07-01-2007

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Originally Posted by STOGEY

This thread reminds me of the movie Vacation. When Chevy Chase tied their pooch to their station wagon.

Yes, but Chevy Chase was an actor playing a role, not a Governor attempting to be the leader of the free world.
It reminds me more of the photo of LBJ picking his dog up by its ears. Too bad that came out after the election.

06-28-2007	#1 (permalink)
Mexivoof añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,311	Mitt Romney's poor dog It took a while to verify the story, but I finally found it in the 6/27 Boston Globe. It seems that Romney put his dog in a carrier and attached it to the top of his station wagon for a 12 hour drive from Boston to the shores of Lake Huron in Ontario. Once this gets into the general press, I think his fate will have less to do with his Mormonism than his Moronism Last edited by Mexivoof; 06-28-2007 at 03:36 PM.

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Mexivoof añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,311	I tried to link the story, but when I tried the link it wanted me to register blah, blah, blah. So, here is the story in Word. By Neil Swidey and Stephanie Ebbert, Globe Staff \| June 27, 2007 The white Chevy station wagon with the wood paneling was overstuffed with suitcases, supplies, and sons when Mitt Romney climbed behind the wheel to begin the annual 12-hour family trek from Boston to Ontario. As with most ventures in his life, he had left little to chance, mapping out the route and planning each stop. The destination for this journey in the summer of 1983 was his parents' cottage on the Canadian shores of Lake Huron. Romney would be returning to the place of his most cherished childhood memories. Even for someone who had always idolized his father, the similarities between his path in life and the one George Romney had cut before him were remarkable. Husband to his high school sweetheart, father to a brood of young children, bishop of his local Mormon church, and businessman on the threshold of life-altering success. If anything, 36-year-old Mitt, who had just been tapped to lead a new venture capital firm, was on track to achieve more at a younger age than his famously overachieving father. His father had known poverty as a child, Mitt only privilege. His father had succeeded without a college degree while Mitt was launched with the finest educational pedigree. Given all his advantages, Mitt seemed restless to make his mark sooner. 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. And it offered his sons a rare unplanned stop __________________ GO PACK!!! GO JETS! Hope to meet you in Tampa Last edited by Mexivoof; 06-28-2007 at 03:57 PM.

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06-28-2007	#3 (permalink)
melliedee añejo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 4,055	There goes the PETA vote!

06-28-2007	#4 (permalink)
TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15,120	Poor Doggie !! Not that I would have voted for him anyway..but why not let the Dog ride in the car with him ????

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sctx political anarchist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Body in San Marcos Tx....Tankah in my mind Posts: 27,795	I woulda put the kids in the carrier

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MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6,015	... and not a mention of wifey-poo ...

06-30-2007	#12 (permalink)
STOGEY Allah Akhbar Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: salisbury, mass. Posts: 6,739	I guess this will cure the dog from sticking its nose out of the car window for now on.

07-01-2007	#14 (permalink)
STOGEY Allah Akhbar Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: salisbury, mass. Posts: 6,739	This thread reminds me of the movie Vacation. When Chevy Chase tied their pooch to their station wagon.

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