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darkmatter 
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 Posted: February 20 2008 at 21:24 |
Well I have 4 cats at home, have had several cats throughout my life, so I think my answer is obvious. 
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Posted: February 20 2008 at 21:17 |
^ Ah, Stoney, but the Allies used them too, and dogs have been used to do much other good as well -- more good than ill on the balance, by far.
Dogs regularly find lost children, avalanche victims, disaster victims, fleeing criminals, etc.
They provide eyes for the blind.
On ships, they kept rats down, and rescued drowning sailors. They still rescue drowning people (Labrador retriever, Newfoundland dog). With their very keen noses, they can be trained to detect land mines, explosives, narcotics, etc. (Likely even provide early diagnosis of specific illnesses, is the latest hoped-for application.)
They can guard property, children, the elderly. They can be beasts of burden. They can be used for transportation in snowy climes. They can herd and protect sheep. They can detect and retrieve game for hunters. In hospitals & nursing homes, they can comfort the ill, elderly and lonely.  They can even clean up kitchen and dining room spills! 
Etc, etc!
(You know all these things, no doubt.)
Did you know that dogs are (genetically) tame wolves -- they are the same species. When you are in their "pack," they are completely loyal to you, and protective of you, until death. They will stand in the face of danger -- even die -- for you. (Ask any cop who has a canine partner.)
When my family and I were camping in a tent, my little dog went after a black bear that was very near to me (and my sleeping wife and kids). My little dog did not act as if he was small -- he fearlessly harassed that bear until it soon fled. We stayed there another night -- I was very glad to have him, his bravery, his bark, his sharp ears, and his nose with us.
Cats can make good pets for many people, and it seems that many progholes prefer them, but they simply cannot compete with dogs in terms of loyalty and age-old utility to man. A cat does things for itself (many will find that instinctive independence & "selfishness" admirable), but a dog does things for YOU. Our partnership with them goes back to the stone age. They did not get tagged "man's best friend" for nothing!
And puppies are darned cute -- who could honestly deny that? 
Edited by Peter - February 20 2008 at 21:26
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"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'
He chortled in his joy.
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stonebeard
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Posted: February 20 2008 at 20:06 |
The Nazis used dogs. 
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Posted: February 20 2008 at 13:46 |
 BaldFriede wrote:
The T wrote:
Musically, my cats suck. If I put music loud, they'll leave, even though they may tolerate it. They make no distinctions between metal and symphonic or any other genre... or classical, for that matter... but if I try to play guitar or play around with keyboards, they'll just leave in zero seconds..... |
Hmm, perhaps it is you that musically sucks and they just can't stand your blundering around on your instruments. (not to be taken seriously)
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It may be.. but as I said, these deaf cats might as well hear me destroying a guitar or Bruckner's seventh and they will leave my room as if disgusted by my lack of hygiene or something... they're hopeless... 
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Posted: February 20 2008 at 10:36 |
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"Market value is irrelevant to intrinsic value."
Arnold Schoenberg
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BaldFriede
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Posted: February 20 2008 at 03:14 |
The T wrote:
Musically, my cats suck. If I put music loud, they'll leave, even though they may tolerate it. They make no distinctions between metal and symphonic or any other genre... or classical, for that matter... but if I try to play guitar or play around with keyboards, they'll just leave in zero seconds..... |
Hmm, perhaps it is you that musically sucks and they just can't stand your blundering around on your instruments. (not to be taken seriously)
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 19:58 |
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Icanhascheezburger vs Ihasahotdog.
Obviously kittens.
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 <font color=white>butts, lol[/COLOR]
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 19:31 |
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Of course, Dogs are a lot smarter than cats.
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 'Let's give it another fifteen seconds..'
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The T
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 19:20 |
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Musically, my cats suck. If I put music loud, they'll leave, even though they may tolerate it. They make no distinctions between metal and symphonic or any other genre... or classical, for that matter... but if I try to play guitar or play around with keyboards, they'll just leave in zero seconds.....
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 17:21 |
Ricochet wrote:
Confront a child, a puppy, and a kitten with a sudden danger; the
child will turn instinctively for assistance, the puppy will grovel in
abject submission .. the kitten will brace its tiny body for a frantic
resistance. - Saki
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love this one
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 17:16 |
kibble_alex wrote:
its also been proven that dogs listen to prog. cats listen to blues. my dog absolutely loves jethro tull and gentle giant. he always barks in time to the accents in Thick As A Brick at about 3:02. i'm so proud of him 
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hahah. .you should be proud.. however there is Tull... then there is Magma. Cats LOVE Magma. my cats would 'dance' to Magma.... 
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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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The Pessimist
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 17:08 |
its also been proven that dogs listen to prog. cats listen to blues. my dog absolutely loves jethro tull and gentle giant. he always barks in time to the accents in Thick As A Brick at about 3:02. i'm so proud of him
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 17:05 |
dogs are better friends, they give more respect. i for one can't stand people that are up themselves, i'd rather someone humble and friendly. dogs it is, as they are generally easier to get along with 
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 16:39 |
Ricochet wrote:
more cat-dog "aphorisms"?
Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow. - Jeff Valdez
Confront a child, a puppy, and a kitten with a sudden danger; the
child will turn instinctively for assistance, the puppy will grovel in
abject submission .. the kitten will brace its tiny body for a frantic
resistance. - Saki
Dogs come when they are called; cats take a message and get back to you. Mary Bly
Dogs have owners, cats have staff. - Unknown
If animals could speak the dog would be a blundering outspoken
fellow, but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word
too much. - Mark Twain
In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone
should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him.
- Dereke Bruce
CATS AND DOGS
1. Cats do what they want.
2. They rarely listen to you.
3. They're totally unpredictable.
4. They whine when they are not happy.
5. When you want to play, they want to be alone.
6. When you want to be alone, they want to play.
7. They expect you to cater to their every whim.
8. They're moody.
9. They leave hair everywhere.
10. They drive you nuts and cost an arm and a leg.
Conclusion: They're tiny women in little fur coats.
1. Dogs lie around all day, sprawled on the most comfortable piece of furniture in the house.
2. They can hear a package of food opening half a block away, but don't hear you when you're in the same room.
3. They can look dumb and lovable all at the same time.
4. They growl when they are not happy.
5. When you want to play, they want to play.
6. When you want to be alone, they want to play.
7. They are great at begging.
8. They will love you forever if you rub their tummies.
9. They leave their toys everywhere.
10. They do disgusting things with their mouths and then try to give you a kiss.
Conclusion: They're tiny men in little fur coats.
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hhahahhahhah.... Man alive... there went my Arizona Green Tea with Ginsing... .right out my nose.
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Shakespeare
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 16:01 |
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Puppies rool
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The T
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 15:45 |
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 15:41 |
sure, the message is overall repeating itself, as if it would be..."universal".
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Ricochet
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 15:40 |
more cat-dog "aphorisms"?
Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow. - Jeff Valdez
Confront a child, a puppy, and a kitten with a sudden danger; the
child will turn instinctively for assistance, the puppy will grovel in
abject submission .. the kitten will brace its tiny body for a frantic
resistance. - Saki
Dogs come when they are called; cats take a message and get back to you. Mary Bly
Dogs have owners, cats have staff. - Unknown
If animals could speak the dog would be a blundering outspoken
fellow, but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word
too much. - Mark Twain
In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone
should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him.
- Dereke Bruce
CATS AND DOGS
1. Cats do what they want.
2. They rarely listen to you.
3. They're totally unpredictable.
4. They whine when they are not happy.
5. When you want to play, they want to be alone.
6. When you want to be alone, they want to play.
7. They expect you to cater to their every whim.
8. They're moody.
9. They leave hair everywhere.
10. They drive you nuts and cost an arm and a leg.
Conclusion: They're tiny women in little fur coats.
1. Dogs lie around all day, sprawled on the most comfortable piece of furniture in the house.
2. They can hear a package of food opening half a block away, but don't hear you when you're in the same room.
3. They can look dumb and lovable all at the same time.
4. They growl when they are not happy.
5. When you want to play, they want to play.
6. When you want to be alone, they want to play.
7. They are great at begging.
8. They will love you forever if you rub their tummies.
9. They leave their toys everywhere.
10. They do disgusting things with their mouths and then try to give you a kiss.
Conclusion: They're tiny men in little fur coats.
Edited by Ricochet - February 19 2008 at 15:41
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 15:34 |
The T wrote:
BaldFriede wrote:
Kittens. Dogs get on my nerves at times.
By the way: The difference between a dog and a cat is the way they think. A dog thinks: They feed me, they pet me - they must be Gods. A cat thinks: They feed me, they pet me - I must be a God.
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Brilliant... and true....
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seconded. 
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The T
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Posted: February 19 2008 at 15:07 |
BaldFriede wrote:
Kittens. Dogs get on my nerves at times.
By the way: The difference between a dog and a cat is the way they think. A dog thinks: They feed me, they pet me - they must be Gods. A cat thinks: They feed me, they pet me - I must be a God.
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Brilliant... and true....
I own two cats so I should say cats.... but I don't own dogs because of the place I live in... dogs are the greatest creatures on earth.... yes... even before Portnoy and Co... 
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