"Exactly Right. Arguing with Durbin would be akin to kicking a little yapping dog."
My daughter has a little yapping dog. And kicking it has come to mind...but...she is my little girl.
However, cursing and knashing of teeth (mine) happens often. The dog barks every time I call her on the phone.- but I can't really complain, my old dog had "separation anxiety" and used to cry every time I left for work.
We now have three cats who couldn't care less if we talk to them or not!