NEWSFLASHAROO: Grey kitteh caucuseses everywhere are reporting overwhelming support for Hillary for Prez. Also just in, Birds still on the fence about Nader.
Genevieve Y., Thank you for your diligent cuteporting.
THIS JUST IN: Grey Kittehs for Hillary
February 27, 2008 By
Well, there is no accounting for Grey Kittehs tastes is there?
Oh please! Let’s not go political! I lurve how Cute Overload unites us all! Cute crosses all racial, socioeconomic and yea, political lines! Besides, there is absolutely nuthin cute about Hillary…please, please stop with the campaigning!!!
Black and White Kittens clearly support Obama since he is a kindred spirit.
Looks to me like Hillary put the kitty to sleep, I’m not sure if that is an endorsement or one of thos negative ads.
Poor grey kitteh…s/he looks kind of masculine, like Hillary herself. If you insist on cuteporting on anipals supporting candidates, please be fair to the Republican anipals and their conservative owners! Have a cute puppeh with a John McCain shirt, please!
I’m with ‘ya grey kitty.
WHY oh why is it so hard for CO-ers to play nice? I don’t care which pet is supporting what candidate, I just like looking at the cute pictures.
WFIW – I’m non-political. I just don’t like Hillary for other reasons.
Kitteh’s can vote however they want to.
yikes! i think things are gonna get REAL catty around here…..
I’m with you, Lurkingsmirk and Ellie B. Politics is hateful and I’d just as soon not bring adorable kitties into it.
That looks like my Miss Angelina, except she takes a powder if she sees the camera…
I say grey kitteh for president!
Now that’s a cat with great taste! Go Hillary!
Not much of a literary endorsement if katzen falls asleep…
just like black or interracial men don’t have to vote for Obama and women don’t have to vote for Hillary and white men don’t have to vote for McCain, I like to think that my grey cat can choose as she wishes, or declare herself Above Voting, for that matter. she seems to declare herself Above most things, except when she is Under the furniture. if this wasn’t clear, i am just trying to up the absurdity quotient a little…
Please don’t make this a political blog. I love this site, and enjoy the comfort and joy it brings.
Don’t bring the real world in, please?
I hear you, n. I don’t think my cats would really get into it unless they could pee on the opponent’s pillow or something. Checking a box isn’t really how they like to express themselves.
I’ve taken a local exit poll. Long-haired female tuxes cast their votes for Obama, while gray male tabbies say, “whu?”, stretch, and go back to sleep.
Ceiling cat has the final say so.
Oh dear. This is clearly a move by the Clinton camp to wrest voters away from the Marmalade/Obama camp. I cannot resist a grey kitteh.
BTW, the 2 felines in the Seven Paws club remain undecided – the three legged torbie will probably go with whoever has the strongest support for the disabled, and the grey tabby who is constantly at the vet’s is definitely considering the health care issue.
Kitteh is one smart feline! Right on!
i think meg should make her blog however she wants; if she wants to include paw-litics, then she should! and this is one cute gray kitty! however the kitty votes, i am glad to see her happy eye squishes posted here.
Sadi — since when is US politics about the real world?
Hah. Good call, Theo.
Pretty kitty!
sorry but i’m voting for the ‘talking cats’ for prez and vp. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JynBEX_kg8
My guinea piggums would probably vote for whomever is shorter; the Phoebe pup for whoever is louder; and the Ozma cat… well, she’d probably sleep through election day.
And N – hehehe! Absurdity quotient +2!
I have a rebunlicanm tried and true. In his short life (1.5 years) he’s shown a steadfast love for the conservatives.
Rebunlican! Without the ‘m’…
I think many of you would “have kittens” if meg posted a cute pup with McCain on it. Politics are a major cuteoverload BUZZKILL no matter what your political leanings are! Let’s get back to PURE CUTE! PWEEEZE!
Ferrets should vote Ron Paul since Ron Paul will bring them more shineys in the way of the gold standard! Also strip the Supreme Court of the right to rule on cases such as Brown v. Board of Education.
Got to be a PhotoShop.
Cats are smarter than that.
Ellie B — I was thinking either American Staffordshire Terriers, or Beagles… what do you think?
Larry S — how many cats have you known?
I’m pretty sure my dog is going to vote for whoever gives him the most treats and ear scratches. What can I say, he’s a lab, he’s entirely tummy-motivated.
And, for the record, I think the political ani-pals are hilarious, Meg has not said anything inflamitory or rude so every one should just chill. Though I do hope we get to see which pets are in the McCain camp next, just to keep things “fair and balanced”. :p
Renae — I was thinking either American Staffordshire Terriers, or Beagles… what do you think?
(whoa, deja woof)
Go with the AmStaffs. Don’t pass up the chance to say “Huckabeagle.” Snerk.
LOL Pheas!!!
(for Hux I’d been thinking either Dodos, or y’know, Ducks… but just like *that*, you’ve convinced me)
Geez, you people need to calm down. It’s a cute picture with a cute comment and a cute made up word (“cuteporting”). Plus, your complaining is ruining my happy cuteoverload vibe.
“Huckabeagle” !
Pfft, now I forget what I was going to say!
I’m laughing more at the “birds still on the fence” caption. Was that intentional wording? hee hee funny!
[Count on it... - Ed.]
it’s a russian blue!
Please don’t get your panties into a twist, people. It’s all in good fun!
Is this cat a Russian Blue, or is it a Charteux?
Wow, both greys and Marmies are my very favourite colours of cat. This is deeply dividing my entire soul!
Hmm… if marmies are voting Obama, and greys are voting for Clinton, then my dilute tortie must be very confused!
I’m disappointed that even a CO fan can’t just enjoy a cute, silly, politically-themed picture without taking the chance to make the usual sexist complaints about Senator Clinton. She looks too masculine? I have three golden retriever girls, and we are four bi—es who wish we could be judged on our merits and qualifications rather than gender stereotypes. If you disagree with her politics, more power to you, get out and vote your mind. But otherwise, Furry Feminists Unite!
Francesca — agreed, but come on. Don’t feed the trolls.
Hahaha oh my goodness, I almost misread that as “grey kittehs for Hitler”. Did a little double take there, I must say.
GODWIN’S LAW!
THE END!!
erhhmmm… well OK, maybe not
Theo, you’re in luck – I have a beagle and an Am Staff (okay, he’s a pit bull – but a very Am Staff-y pit bull). I asked them who they like for president:
Bernie the Beagle: “What’s a president? Is it a treat? Can I pee on it? … No? Oh. I’m going to take a nap now.”
Petey the Pit Bull: “I find myself torn between an admiration for McCain’s resiliency, Obama’s positive attitude, and Hillary’s tenacity – all qualities I personally value. Did that answer your question? Good. Now can we play fetch? How about now? What about now? Can I kiss you? Here, let me kiss you. Okay, let’s play fetch! Oh, look – somebody to give a kiss to!”
♥ MegusMaximus — perfect!
(of course, one Senator’s “resilience” is another Senator’s “flip-flop”, hehe)
Fair enough. If it makes anybody feel any better, I have a sneaking suspicion that my cat is fiercely conservative, based on her views on strict border defense. She has WMDs hidden in her furry pink paw pads.
My kitteh once campaigned for Bush. Until he realized that Bush was a man and not the beer.
Of course, Francesca. ALL cats are conservative. That’s why this concept of cats for Obama and/or Clinton is such a powerful one. Likewise, the more dogs we have endorsing Republicans, the more I think we’re talkin’ ’bout a revolution.
I think politics make that kitteh tie-tie.
Laura — better not tell your cat that Busch isn’t a local microbrew, then.
Szig — in that case, the Speaker of the House gets to cast the tietiebreaker.
I think a couple of comments are biazare. “No politics on Cuteoverload – and who would support that manish Hillary anayway?” How can it be the same people who decry the divisive power of politics while posting devisive statements about a politician’s looks? Practice what you preach people! Geesh!
Okay, done Nuffing.
Grrr.. so many typos.
Francesca -
Agreed – cute fuzzy faced grey kittehs and pudgetastical pups should be judged on their appearance, not politicians.
I’m pretty sure my puppeh is only interested in local politics – she’s a staunch supporter of the pupbassador of Pupsville. All campaigning with tiny sweaters, peeing on the sign posts for the Corgi running against the incumbant pup. She’s an animal!
Vote Carcetti in 2008.
Ponygirl — true enough. And “mannish” must be in the eye of the beholder, don’t you think? Because to my eye, Hillary appears to be formidable yet feminine, similar to Madeleine Albright, Margaret Thatcher, Jimmy Carter, Queen Elizabeth, etc. Choose your own examples.
Lighten up, folks! Isn’t part of the fun how we project our own human tendencies on what these cute animals do?
And I’m waiting to see pugs for McCain. Or maybe schnauzers…
Looks like my late grey kitteh Max, who, when he was finally laid to rest under a friend’s weeping cherry tree, was wrapped in a “Socks the Cat goes to Washington” t-shirt.
The collective opinion of our current 3 (Gus the marmie, Noodle the dilute tortie and Caslon the ocicat) is “quit watching that and hurry up waith our food, why dontcha?”
It looks like the kitteh in this photo has a HUMAN who is pro-Hillary, but that does not necessarily mean that the kitteh is…that is, unless the kitteh actually has READ the book and given it a paws-up.
Until I find out whether or not the cat has read the book and liked it, I really can’t judge what his or her political views are, out of all fairness to the kitteh.
And, we ALL know that kittehs love fairness, right?
I’m not sure…the kitteh might just be enjoying the tasteful color-coordination with the grey-toned cover. Or the delivery of the book-shaped pillow. There’s just no good polling system for felines, though I suspect if there were a candidate proposing more comfy nap spots and entertaining outdoor views, that one would be the choice.
Mackeral tabbies support Huckabee.
Kitties are no-nonsense get to the point and I will reward you types. They don’t lie, they play it like they honestly see it. And they CUDDLE!
Kitty for President!
Well as I said on the other thread we have a three way split at our house.
Little One, our Tuxie is over joyed to see Hillary here. She is pro Hillary.. Little One says Females are long over due for the white house go Hillary.
Our Siamese is pro Obamba she says he has a kitty treat in every pocket policy and so she thinks he is best.
And our Calico tortie Magneto is all McCain for the win, we need strong leaders who are tough like tortie kitties.
Who knew Kitties had such strong politicla opinions. ; )
HonGlad for prez….
Circuscake:
** GROAN **
I think we’re making the mistake that just because kitteh has read HRC’s book, that means s/he is a supporter.
The politics are fine, I think, as long as people are reasonably polite (see my post re: Obama marmie). I will love grey kitteh regardless of how it votes.
Guys, come on. It’s just a gag. Remember, in this country convicted felines can’t vote.
Pensive cat is Pensive.
I’m glad there’s no political banter here!
The pic has nothing political in it. Just ’cause it has Hillary doesn’t mean it’s a political statement of some sort. It’s a cute cat with a picture of Hillary on it. I think it’s cute. Not a supporter of HC, I just think the picture is cute and silly and funny!!!!!!!!
Let’s just have NON POLITICAL FUN with it folks!
Obama Girl? We have Clinton Cat now!!!! \m/
Someone should make t-shirts.
Theo,
AmStaffs for McCain, certainly, it’s a stern grandfatherly thing I think.
Pheas,
Huckabeagles, yes, it must be done.
Megusmaximus,
Game over, you win!
[GROOOOAN] @ Phill…
May I just say I don’t give a crap who the pets vote for – they are cute!
@Teho: does Godwin’s Law apply if it was simply a misunderstanding?
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“I’m a grey kitteh and I approve this message.”
With two marmies in my home, it’s a house divided on the political front. I have gray-kitty leanings and, well, we all know who orange tabbies support. Makes for some interesting debates.
Kittehs of all stripes purrfurr Kucinich.
Theo asked: “Larry S — how many cats have you known?”
Dunno why the question, and it is unclear what is mant by “known”.
I have been staff for probably a hundred–that seems a lot and maybe I don’t remember well (that happens when you get old).
Right not is the first time in years that we have had only one (since the petfood contamination thing, one of the old men didn’t make it).
On average over my 3-score and 9 years I guess we usually shared quarters with two, lot of years there were as many as five or six and some years of high turnover.
Not counting the ten or so we have cared for at on time or another for the daughters.
A hundred is way high I guess–three have been some that were around for a very long time. I have pictures of me as a tiny lad holding Fuzzy who as nearly as big as I was at the time. He lost a fight with a jackrabbit (I think) or a coyote (my mother thought) when I was in my early 20′s.
And yes there was a Wuzzy who didn’t live very long and I don’t think I know why.
The current cat-in-residence is 18 I think.
Why did you ask?
Very beautiful cat. Is this photo so cute that it’s overload? Not at all, nothing out of the extraordinary. It’s an out-of-place political statement by a human who staged the photo. Lame. My gray cat would use that book as a scratching post. Now that would be cute. Mrreow. Pffft. So, let’s get back to the cute, genuine innocence of animals and forget this nonsense. Jeepers.
Larry S — my comment was an implied one-liner. As in, suuuuuure, cats are waaay smarter than that, mhmmm…
(also, “known” because you don’t “own” a cat, y’know, the same way you use “staff” to describe the relationship)
Well all right…a HUGE improvement over yesterdays kitteh support of obama…
Much better…go hillary..go McCain…anybody but obama!
That a good grey kitteh!!
Taj — re. “dilute tortie” i’m wondering if that’s what you’d call my Petra:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7357350@N02/2074019273/
I’m never quite sure what to call her, what with the combo of grey and marm; my aunt calls here a “pastel tortie.” just wondered if your term is also appropriate.
Anner — Heath Bar Crunch.
Now that I see this photo, I realize that my (late) grey kitty would totally have supported Hillary. The dog really likes Obama– it seems like she’s always bugging me “Barack!! Barack!!!”
koobi fora, the obama-lovin marmie, supports grey kittehs’ rights to support hillary.
genevieve, your kitteh is lovely and looks like she’d be good at snuggling.
To me, this cat looks like “Eww, take that crazy witch away from me!”
@Fegli: ROFL!!!! I am usually more amused by what I think I hear/read than the actual!!!!
@charliewabba: Who is Charlie supporting? Obama (with the African connection)????
I have a pic of my sweet ol’ StinkyCat reading The Nation.
`I VOTE INDEPENDENT, AND I LOVE GREY CATS…BUT OBAMA HAS MORE CHARACTER IN HIS LITTLE FINGER THAN THIS WOMAN AND HER SPOUSE….
Anner, “Dilute Tortie” is the term I have always heard for a cat that is grey with subtle splotches of orange (like your lovely kitty!) as opposed to a regular tortie, which is black and orange.
And, of course, there’s a Wiki article on it! (is there anything that ISN’T on Wikipedia?)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortoiseshell_cat
Mary R,
Thank you for the sweet comment. His name is Linus and I’m sure that he would be thrilled to snuggle with Koobi Fora! He’s very sociable, especially with fuzzy kitties like yours.
Thanks to everyone who has commented on Linus!
i love my grey cat but she is kinda evil, so we would not (necessarily) vote the same. she is kinda like that cartoon you guys keep showing, where the cat wakes up the guy so he will feed him. all ngiao ngiao NGIAOOOWWWW at 4am. we keep wondering where she hides her baseball bat, but we don’t want to sleep late enough to find out.
Geez Larry, do you just sign over your paycheck to Tidycat?
18? I have trouble with two.
I have an odd feeling that most of the people who come to this website are more McCain supporters…I don’t know why I think that…I just do.
That kitty is beautiful. The picture is not cute, but it is a beautiful kitty.
Oh please please please! Do not mix this site with politics. I beg you! In my opinion cuteness doesn’t have anything to do with american politics. *blinky eyes*
My marmalade is on kitty party lines and supports Obama, but Spartacus also sends out a “meow” and support to your grey kitty and grey kitties everywhere who support Hillary!
My big old marmie Loki is disappointed that he can’t vote for Kucinich. (He’s always been a nonconformist – hey, he’s named after a god of chaos. And he’s very good at it.)
Theo — are you saying cat has a flavor?
Taj — thanks for the info! we are very lucky to share our homes with such elegant kittehs.
Sam — hmm, you might try asking Subhangi about *her* opinion of Obama.
Subh? Are you about?
Aw, does Subhi think Obama is cute? Really? (giggling)
Karo — I can so get behind your idea. Pugs for McCain. I like. I’m about to get a leetle puglet. Pairhaps I shall buy her a McCain shirt. Conservative girls and girl puglets must stand up for their political beliefs.
I KNEW I got rid of my marma-kitteh for a reason last year…
I’ve got a grey kitteh and a marmie kitteh. No wonder they fight so much.
@Pheas: “Huckabeagles” = AWESOME.
Anyone but Billary. She really needs to get back to reality.
Why is this cute? There is nothing cute, funny, or clever about this picture. It is stupid. Not good, Cute Overload. Not good. I’m so very disappointed in you.
Reminds me of when I was at Petsmart the other day–along with the usual huge selection of doggie shirts and outfits, they’re actually selling political t-shirts for dogs now. I think that most dogs would vote for Obama–he’s honest and loyal, just like them.
Anyway, I think the picture IS cute, because kitteh looks so tired. Like she’s saying, “This is NOT relevant to my interests.”
I’m voting Cynthia McKinney for president. She stands for what I stand for. And I won’t settle for less. Not when it comes to living with myself.
Me no care about CHOSEN puppets. They all work for the same.
That kitteh looked like my girl.ty CuteOverload!She/he’s sooo cute!
Kar: parity error (remenber those?)
I said only current cat in residence is 18 years old.
I think.
And I think that is what I said.
Didn’t I?
But there are times whne we spend more at Pet Smart than we do at WalMart.
I was a bit dubious about a political cat photo – but then I saw there was an Obama cat, photo too – so out of curiosity I peeked at the other comments. I wonder why almost nobody complained about things “getting political” on the Obama cat photo? Is there some kind of subconscious double standard whereby people forget that Obama is indeed a politician?
Sorry, I don’t mean to fuss or anything – I think it’s perfectly reasonable to voice concern about the politicization of this beloved website.
(…oh yeah, yay hillary! crud, I was going to keep that to myself… but I just… couldn’t… stop myself. it’s an election year, after all!)
Um. Actually, that IS a black kitteh, she looks grey because of her glossy fur and the flash. Look at her rump and tailio – all black.
Subhangi,
FYI, I am they kitteh’s human mom and he is a grey kitteh, though you’re right that his tail looks black in the photo. The flash did make him squint and also made his butt and tail appear darker.
Dis kitteh in dis picture is a ringer for my Mr Picky (now 17 yrs old), who strictly apolitical except for whether dinner is going to be chicken, beef or fish. He has voted most enthusiastically for “chicken & tuna dinner!” [He used to be a Demo-cat, but has given up politics for eating.]
eye-closed is a cute factor for cats. although so is eye-opened.
Genevieve – thanks for clearing that up!
And Theo – yes, I think Obama is cute, but keep in mind that I’m a heterosexual female alien who has very little to do with US policies, so there!
(Didn’t see your comment yesterday, was in a rush)
why on earth would anyone bring gov’t into this site.
No wonder the kitty doesn’t give a toss.
Hell no, my russian blue kitteh would never support Hillary. My kitteh is voting for Obama.
Does it have a heart shaped nose?
Cute grey aliens for Kodos and Kang!
well politics dont belong here but….dems are being eaten by their own monster. and black people are racist to the bone. all i have ever learned about racism has been taught to me by black people