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Re: Question for the Conservatives out there
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 10 Jun 2004 05:46:13 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd wrote:
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal wrote:
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A given impetus can stimulate a given instinct. There is no reasoning going
on in the head of a rat.
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That really depends on the animal - the smarter they are the more they can
move away from “instinct”. My bird can put words, individuals, and
activities together without me attempting to teach him in the slightest. The
dog can do the same, if to a lesser degree and can’t say the words himself.
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The Talking Dog
A guy walks into a bar with a dog under his arm, puts the dog on the bar and
announces that the dog can talk and that he has $100 he’s willing to bet anyone
who says he can’t. The bartender quickly takes the bet and the owner looks at
the dog and asks, “What’s the thing on top of this building which keeps the rain
from coming inside?”
The dog answers “ROOF.”
The bartender says, “Who are you kidding? I’m not paying!”
The dogs owner says, “How about double or nothing and I’ll ask him something
else.” The bartender agrees and the owner turns to the dog and asks, “Who was
the greatest ballplayer of all time?”
The dog answers with a muffled “RUTH.”
With that the bartender picks them both up and throws them out the door.
As they bounce on the sidewalk, the dog looks at his owner and says, “DiMaggio?”
(One of my favorite jokes:-)
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The cat? Well, you got me there! :-)
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Cats are awesome:-) Let’s not underestimate people’s desire and ability to
anthropomorphize their pets.
JOHN
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| (...) Yup, that's always been a good one. :-) But as if on cue to back me up: (URL) "Research Finds Dogs Understand Language" I didn't need research to have figured this out. My dog brings the right toy when I ask for it (tug-of-war, squeeky, ball), (...) (20 years ago, 10-Jun-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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| (...) That really depends on the animal - the smarter they are the more they can move away from "instinct". My bird can put words, individuals, and activities together without me attempting to teach him in the slightest. The dog can do the same, if (...) (20 years ago, 10-Jun-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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