Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
The podcast has gone to the dogs this week: Rob has trust issues with his Mac, Romney's electability, econ/tax journalist Jim Pethokoukis (follow him on Twitter and read his indispensable blog) talks Buffet rule, Obama's vulnerability on the economy, and later, the definitive conversation on Mitt's dog Seamus and the anti-canine left.
Music from this week's episode:
- Is That Clear by Nick Waterhouse
- Hound Dog by Little Richard
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Re: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
Jasper Lileks has great ears! The head of a Corgi on the body of a Golden. Remarkable.
Mar '11
Re: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
So it is true what they say about the coincidence of the looks of dog and their owners...
Mar '11
Re: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
I'm Boycatting #115
Jul '11
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Can we curry one of those pups, if its OK for Barry.....
Jun '11
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Surprised that the RINO had a canis muttus, but calling him Illy ruins the everyman vibe.
May '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
I've met Ms. Long, and she is indeed a sweetheart. But Charlie is the top dog, of course.
Re: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
Dianne: Jasper's ears are remarkable, but picture a radar dish with the cord unplugged. He's mostly deaf. Then again, he's 17.
Sep '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
I love love alllll of them, but, oh, that Lily. Those eyes! Those lovey dovey doggy eyes. Serious chick magnet! And Jasper ... he's got stories, man. Lots and lots of stories. You can see it in the way he's braced for action. ... And Crusoe ... well, Crusoe is smart—and he knows it. Bring it on, baby! As for Maggy, well, I'm guessing that Yeti is friendly and easy-going, even on a leash.
Edited on April 19, 2012 at 2:51pmRe: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
Leslie: I know every dog owner likes to think their dog is "smart," when they're all about equally dim in human terms, but I've always been impressed by my dog's ability to look where I'm pointing. He follows the direction of my finger. That's a remarkable bit of conceptual thinking, when you consider what's involved.
I'm sure some killjoy has a evolutionary explanation that reduces him down to an automaton, though.
Feb '11
Re: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
It's all in the name...what could be better than Crusoe? Dog Friday?
Apr '11
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This is too fun. Here's Grady (who also follows where I point....especially if it's toward bacon).
Aug '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
Two admirals from the Missouri Navy. Their tours restricted to river patrol, successfully avoiding Indonesia archipelago. Can survive on river water and gnawed rib bones.
Jul '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
"Twenty Ways To Wok Yer Dog"
Too funny.
[still laughing]
Jan '11
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I wouldn't post my dog's picture here.
President Obama may be looking for a snack.
By the way, over at the Daily Kos they're advertising a contest where some lucky person could win
DINNER WITH OBAMA
Those dopes don't have a clue.
Oct '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
RE. Flownover. The black one looks like my gal, raised from a pup and a priceless companion. As for the rest, find an Alpha dog when it is young, male or female. Then let the understanding and devotion between the species unfold. A dog should never be treated like a stuffed animal to be played with, which too many do.
Dec '11
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James, whenever I think of Jasper, this picture of him immediately comes to mind. It's hard to believe that he's 17 when, in my mind, he's a puppy. (You don't have it on your site now, but there was also a very cute one of him as a puppy either on your desk or next to it ready to help you do your work.)
In fact, Jasper is more well known in my house than his dad. I recently had a conversation with my wife that went something like:
Me: "on the podcast, James said..."
Wifey: "Who's James again?"
Me: "'Jasper-puppy's' dad."
Wifey: "OH! How's Jasper?"
I didn't know so it great now to have something to report over coffee tomorrow morning. Really glad to know he's still around.
Re: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
One hour of Peter's incisive questioning and Rob's bracing realism, and our efforts are completely overshadowed by DOG PICTURES.
As it should be. Dogs are wonderful. Acolytes for the god of frolic, as someone once said.
Sep '10
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As befits my Ricochet name, I like dogs. But my long-departed Siamese cat was the best dog I ever had. Really.
Edited on April 19, 2012 at 6:00amMay '10
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James is bitterly disappointed in the sound of things...
Jan '11
Re: Ricochet Podcast #115: Dog Eat Dog
But on a non dog note I believe Rob is correct to be pessimistic: voters seem to want their entitlements. But James and Peter made great points about the bold governors -- especially Christie -- discussing unpopular things in a direct manner, and being liked for it.