Could Orrin actually be reading TimeOut NY online, or more likely his Goggle Alert set to all things off-leash pointed him to an article about a young film maker.
Being Orrin, and predisposed to seeing the world through his unique and bizarre ideological prism, our hero either seems to miss the interviewee's sarcastic comments or, likely, as is he wont, and those of his micro-ilk such as Kim E. pit bull owner, black and blue RJ, and the disgraced civic in Queens, he twists published comments to intentionally misinform.
At least this time, Orrin misinterprets/distorts a primary source. He's usually more for misinterpreting/distorting secondary or tertiary sources.
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CREDO just does not get it. It uses the net to find articles, letters, and posts concerning anything negative about dogs and dog owners.
Had CREDO watched today's (Sept 25) OPRAH show, he would have seen one hour of compassion and love by those who have rescued abused animals.
He might have been motivated by the horrendous clips of puppy mills. He might even have been moved by the story of a PA puppy mill owner who shot and killed 89 dogs rather than give flea medicine to half of them (and this is legal in PA).
Instead Credo dwells on solely the negative as he sees it. He won't post stories sent to him about dogs that have saved owners through their dedication and intelligence.
Today's post is a perfect example. Irony and sarcasim in an interview is twisted by Credo to equate off-leash with pornography.
The only obsenity is that Credo's owner has an advanced degree from one of those "elite schools" and should know better. Then again, George Bush has an MBA from the same university and we can all see his leadership during the financial meltdown. Must be something in the water up there.
Seriously. Credo: get a sense of humor and laugh sometime. Life is too short. Better still, get a dog and you will learn to smile and laugh all the time.
Oh Kim E is at it again over at CREDO. Now she cannot handle merchants who allow dogs in their retail stores. http://credo-ny.blogspot.com/2008/09/off-leash-hours-and-dirty-bookstores.html
Given enough time, she will be confined indoors, but it will never be as small as her mind.
Comments on CREDO have digressed to non-off-leash issues, but are worth reading. This is my response to their latest post:
Now now.. don't blow a gasket. Your vitriole is unbecoming and your screed is too disjointed for a rational discussion. But a few points might spur further intercourse.
The difference between smoking and leashed dogs in retail stores is simple to understand. Smoking is not confined. Cigarette smoke has scientifically proven health dangers to non-smokers.
While you are disturbed by leashed dogs in your favorite stores, the presence of dogs does not endanger your health. Those allergic or afraid of dogs can wait avoid them in stores as the numbers of dogs there is never high. (I, too, will miss the Strand Annex.)
Your vituperative rant against vegans and vegetarians is unwarranted. There are nearly one billion vegetarians in the world. How do their individual choices negative impact you?
So you dislike Eckhart Tolle. I only know of his books; having not read them. Despite my attempt at humor with the comparison of poop to some books, I abhor any censorship (even on blogs). We saw it in Germany and, sadly, countless communities in our country. We have seen it throughout history and in present day China and Myramar. Even the Jerome Corsi’s of the world should have the right to write. Otherwise how are intelligent people able to expose and challenge hate mongers and liars?
Getting back to merchants; do you really think merchants are so naïve as to be “bamboozled by the swarms of rich white people” you describe? Retailers respond faster than almost any business owners. If their net incomes were hurt by the RWP (rich white people) dog owners, they would change their pet policies accordingly. So I think your own biases and anger are clouding your ability to see the facts.
Many European cities are far more pet friendly than New York. Berlin allows dogs everywhere on leash but every dog must be muzzled all the time. Do you want to muzzle your dogs? In much of Europe, leashed dogs are allowed in cafes and local restaurants without incident. In parts of the US –especially in the non-RWP parts- dogs are allowed in local bars. In all of these places, merchants respond with policies to maximize potential income.
CREDO has commented about the lack of “quiet spaces” and I agree. There should be a quiet zone like the one in Central Park where no bikes, ball playing, music, pets, etc. are permitted. It would be for quiet relaxation. Of course, you would not be allowed with your dogs, but that should not be a problem for you; leave them home.
Society does not venerate dogs over humans. If it did, we would not be euthanizing millions of dogs yearly. You have written many times that you own dogs. You may not venerate them. You might not love them. But, I suppose, you at least like them. There are those who dislike dogs entirely. Would you have them ban you from owning your pets? Would you have them take away your charges?
In society, we make compromises of personal freedoms to do as we wish in return for things we value or need (safety). You may not like the compromises. I don’t always agree with some of them either. It is always a delicate balance.
Off-leash in Prospect Park works. I do not like those who abuse it, but they are in the minority and should be punished.
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