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Raoul’s Two Cents: September 27, 2024<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Dog Fight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Warning: Serious topic. Move on to the jokes if you\u2019re not into this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We brought our two corgis (Tonka and Tinker<\/a>) to a dog swimming pool birthday party last Saturday. The usual gang of fellow corgis was there. The dogs, for the most part, got along with each other \u2026 smelling each other\u2019s butt and sharing the latest dog jokes.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Corgi Dog Pool Party<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

But there was one larger half-breed, a corgi-border-colllie mix who had a disproportionately large jaw. He was notorious for pushing his weight around. He already initiated fights between 3 smaller corgis so the others didn\u2019t mingle with him too much. On the other hand, Tonka (a full grown gentle giant who essentially looks like a German Shepherd but with little corgi legs) was making lots of friends. Tonka is sociable and fears no one \u2026 not even the bigger dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tonka during happier days.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

I was thumbing through my cell phone messages; when suddenly, an ear-piercing growl shattered the sound barrier. I heard my wife scream \u201cOh nooo!!!\u201d<\/em> In the middle of a pile of corgis were 2 dogs engaged in a battle to the death. It was our Tonka and the bully dog. The monster had locked its jaws on Tonka\u2019s furry neck and pinned Tonka down. All the other dogs and their masters were staring shocked, helpless and useless. As I rushed closer, my wife grabbed the bully out by his shoulders and as she lifted it up, Tonka\u2019s 45 pound body dangled helplessly underneath. The bully finally let go and was tossed aside. I saw Tonka visibly shaken and looking at me as if to say \u201cWhat happened Dada? Did I do something wrong?\u201d<\/em> I cuddled Tonka in my protective arms. Then my wife embraced our precious Tonka while Tinker barked nonstop as if to say \u201care you alright big brother? Did that big dog hurt you?\u201d<\/em> We checked for any wounds. Tonka was shaken but he was fine. (Later my wife realized she got a long scratch on her shin.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My wife was so upset she marched to the owner of the bully and said \u201cthat dog should be kept on a leash because this was the 4th incident of the day.\u201d The owner was apologetic. The bully was quiet. The rest of the party was in shock. Needless to say, that was the end of the party. Everyone left in a bad mood feeling sorry for Tonka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HARD LESSON
The owner of the bully dog must have known about the aggressive behavior yet didn\u2019t do anything to correct it. We and the other dog owners knew there was a problem and we shrugged it aside as long as it didn\u2019t get out of hand \u2026 as long as it didn\u2019t affect us. It took a brutal attack to realize the simmering catastrophe of complacency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unless you\u2019re totally oblivious of current events or you only watch one-sided news, you know that the world has been on a self-destructive path. Apparently, the craziness has trickled down to our pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Tonka\u2019s little world he will eventually learn to trust again and he will be back to his carefree self. In our human world, we may not be so lucky. This coming election is critical. It may make or break this nation. Let us shun complacency and sift through the false narratives, discuss the issues maturely (especially with those we don\u2019t agree with), and vote the lesser of the two evils. And whatever the results (whether we progress or dive deeper into debt and crime), let\u2019s be honest enough to admit we were right or wrong. Let’s not pretend that we were not aware of the consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ELECTION TRANSPORTATION
Here’s something to consider. If you prefer to vote in person, but have difficulties making it to the poll booths in the Greater Los Angeles Area, contact Ed, Travelingboy.com’s editor at **<\/span>@**********<\/span>oy.com<\/span><\/a> and you’ll be transported to and from at the time of your convenience at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this is just me. TGIF people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Complacency is the last hurdle standing between any team and its potential greatness.”<\/em> — Pat Riley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Of all the things a leader should fear, complacency heads the list.”<\/em> — John C. Maxwell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Because you have raged against me and your complacency has come into my ears, I will put my hook in your nose and my bit in your mouth, and I will turn you back on the way by which you came.”<\/em> — 2 Kings 19:28<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JOKE OF THE WEEK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Original art by Raoul Pascual.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Parting Shots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Norm of Encino, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Laer of Northern California<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Brian of Philadelphia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Drew of Anaheim, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Benny of Detroit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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