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Barney snaps under pressure of Obama victory
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the incident where Barney, the First Dog, bit a reporter, prompting various reactions and reflections on the implications of the Obama victory and its effects on the market and public sentiment. The scope includes commentary on animal behavior, market reactions to political events, and light-hearted associations with cultural references.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express a preference for cats over dogs, with one describing Barney as an "unpleasant little brute."
- There is a question raised about whether a presidential decision, particularly Obama's victory, can stabilize the markets, with mixed feelings about the current economic situation.
- One participant notes that the free market has failed and expresses uncertainty about how the economic decline can be halted, referencing historical context related to the Great Depression.
- Another participant shares their approach to interacting with dogs, suggesting a cautious method to avoid provoking them.
- Some participants express surprise at the topic, initially thinking it would relate to Barney Frank or Barney the Dinosaur, indicating a range of cultural associations.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the implications of the incident or the economic situation, with multiple competing views and interpretations present throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
Participants express varying degrees of uncertainty regarding the economic implications of political decisions and the behavior of animals, with no clear resolution on these points.
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Readers interested in the intersection of politics, economics, and cultural commentary may find the discussion engaging.
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lisab
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OK, so I have to state up front I prefer cats over dogs (although I do live with two big dogs), but that Barney looks like an unpleasant little brute.
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Ha! I forgot that I'd seen this on the news last night... so I was thinking before I opened and read your quote "Smith Barney"? 
Can't a presidential decision (esp. an Obama victory) stabilize the markets? Yesterday the Dow was still decreasing... but it seems today it is rising again. Not watching this because I have any major investments... I just like some random looking at plots and random calculating.
Can't a presidential decision (esp. an Obama victory) stabilize the markets? Yesterday the Dow was still decreasing... but it seems today it is rising again. Not watching this because I have any major investments... I just like some random looking at plots and random calculating.
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physics girl phd said:Ha! I forgot that I'd seen this on the news last night... so I was thinking before I opened and read your quote "Smith Barney"?
Can't a presidential decision (esp. an Obama victory) stabilize the markets?
This is far too big for a few words to end the crisis. The free market failed and on one really knows if or how the decline can be halted. Everyone hopes that the actions take thus far will get credit moving again, which was the real problem. And we have a pretty good idea why the great depression was so bad, which is why quick action was taken to avoid a similar disaster.
The jobs report is due out today and everyone knows it will be bad.
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I would never approach a dog the way that reporter did. I present the back of my hand near to the dog and slowly bring it close so it can smell the hand for a moment and get used to it or reject the offer. I never offer twice.
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If someone stuck their fingers in my face like that, I would of bite them too.
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i thought this was going to be about Barney Frank
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I thought it was going to be about Barney the Dinosaur.
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Math Is Hard said:
This was also one of my first thoughts... but I think he snapped long ago.