Bo, White House Dog, Pens Op-Ed For New York Times

New York Times:

BEFORE my arrival in the White House in April, I was not well known to the American people. Perhaps understandably, I was greeted with some suspicion. "Portuguese water dog" has a foreign sound to it. My hair covers my eyes, which can create the impression that I am not trustworthy. From the first, I took it upon myself not only to illustrate my own belief in clear thinking and accountability, but to give the American people a sense of what their lives would be like during my time in the White House. As I approach the milestone of my first 100 days in office, I want to reiterate some of my basic convictions.

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Comments

[kepary]

more hard hitting news from huffington post

[wadenelson1]

Look at the photo and tell me which reporter smeared his microphone cover with bacon grease.

[ConcernfromCanada]

Bo is far more articulate than Sarah Palin.

[lily of the valley]

I have a rock in my front yard that is more articulate than Sarah Palin. (also from Canada)

[meede]

Thanks for the laugh!!!

[Whitley2009]

Aw, shucks, we just luuv you canucks.

[impatient]

Ben Greenman didn't do particularly well with this piece. Boring. Just a historical review of past white house dogs.

He had an opportunity for a little fun here, and he blew it.

[lily of the valley]

Thank you. I'm glad it's not just me feeling that way. The article is pretty lame.
He blew it.

[Jaywalkker]

If Bo showed some bit of gratitude to the Obama's for "rescuing" him from a non-threatening, unconditional living situation after being returned by 2 other owners while millions of strays wait for a chance that never comes...
Perhaps instead of the brief interruption for him to chase a ball, he could have led a moment of silence for that "mutt like Obama," who was put down the day Bo went home with the first family....

I'd respect Ben Greenman's ghost writing a little more.

[cindyw]

As the owner of a rescue dog, I sympathize, but I believe the Obamas were limited in their choices because of one of the girls' allergy issues.

[Jaywalkker]

I don't give a flying...

Then the girls get to have allergy shots/medicine. The dog gets to have regular hypoallergenic baths that cut down on dander or oils that they're sensitive too. The fact is, he is quoted as saying "first option is a shelter" and that he was leaning towards a "mutt like me." In all the hoopla of lies, embellishments, or deceit, this is the worst he could have done. Getting a shelter dog would have encouraged others to hit the HSPCA, pound, or whatever for a dog. Now Portugese water dog breeders have waiting lists for the sheeple that must have one too.

[Aabby]

I love Bo.

[TXfemmom]

Like Harry Truman said, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog."

My little dog is a joy to me and she is loyal, watchful, a little alpha over my attention, and permits my grandchildren to be around her and is a perfect lady. Knowing that your little four legged friend will always be there to greet you when you return home is a comfort.

[cindyw]

Someone (I don't know who) said "My goal in life is to be the person my dog thinks I am".

[Billy Hell]

Woof woof rooooof woof.

[kendraro]

We all need to listen to our dogs- they know how to live!
as the sticker says: wag more, bark less.

[RightWingMarine]

why do the sound techs have their mics down there for the dog? Do they expect him to say something?

[Jaywalkker]

Typical archive footage to be pulled out as fodder for the "aaawww" factor. Otherwise, meaningful investigative journalism.

[Blufftonian]

Bo is the smartest entity currently occupying the White House.

[NotYouAgain]

And his writing beats Sarahs op-ed material paws down.

[Aabby]

LOL

[SuesW]

lolol

[SantaFeStars]

When Bo talks, we listen!

[community1]

Bo's Reflectons: First Hundred (Dog) Days
http://www.sefermpost.com/sefermpost/2009/07/bos-reflectons-first-hundred-dog-days.html

[VOTER]

After reading BO's Op Ed, Sarah must be jealous of BO's command of the English language.

LOL

[aquarius2001]

How cute..."BO" stands for "Barack Obama". =)

(OK, I know, I'm slow, but I just noticed that). =)

[RightWingMarine]

you have to wonder about the narcissim of a man that would name a dog after himself.

[kendraro]

actually I think it is a reference to Bo Diddley

[TXfemmom]

The dog is smarter than you.

[tigergrrldc]

The Obamas decided to name the dog Bo for two reasons: 1. The girls, Sasha, 7, and Malia, 10, have cousins with a cat named Bo and 2. First Lady Michelle Obama's father was nicknamed Diddley, after the singer Bo Diddley, according to the Washington Post.