Did somebody mention Bill Clinton?
Posted on 02/01/2007 8:22:58 AM PST by XR7
Caligula considered making his horse a consul, but President Vladimir Putin is content merely to take advice from his own four-legged friend, he told journalists today.
When Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian prime minister, met Mr Putin in 2004, the Russian leader appeared to have eyes only for Koni
The Russian leader said he fell back on counsel from Koni, his black Labrador, whenever he felt angry with the world.
"As far as bad moods go, of course I have them like any other person, but in those cases I try to consult with my dog Koni.
"She gives me good advice," he told 1,200 reporters gathered for his annual press conference in Moscow.
He added: "My wife recently gave me a good book, the poems of Omar Khayyam.
Koni also attended a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel earlier this month "There are many interesting things there that can help in such cases. I recommend it."
On a much more serious note, President Putin was asked about the murder of Alexander Litvinenko in London last November and belittled the former Russian espionage agent who was poisoned with polonium, a highly toxic radioactive substance.
"He didn’t the possess any kind of secrets at all," the Russian leader said.
"What he could say negatively about the service he had worked in, he had long since said."
Mr Putin said that it was up to the British courts and the British investigation into the murder to find out who committed it and whether it had been ordered by someone else.
In a lengthy press conference that is usually used as a showcase for the Russian president’s command of statistics and detail, he said there would be a normal democratic election next March to choose the country’s next president.
"There won’t be a 'chosen successor’ - there will be candidates," he said.
"The authorities’ task is to ensure the democratic character of the elections..., so that citizens can make their choice."
Under the Russian constitution, Mr Putin has to step down after two terms in office.
ROFL LMAO now that funny yeah you are right Duke Bush Bean dog could get secret anybody he smart enough to build that doggie door LOL!
Muslims feel dogs are unclean - Putin would know that - so what's with the dog stuff? Is it meant for an American audience?
Congratulations!
Muslims feel dogs are unclean - Putin would know that - so what's with the dog stuff? It's real or it's meant for an American audience.
It works for me - takes the edge off Putin.
Did somebody mention Bill Clinton?
Mrs. VRWC has.
As Harry Truman once said, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." I bet that goes double for Moscow.
Actually the dog is a better counsel than some of the former commies he might have use.
Of course this explains why Russia just outlawed local leash laws.
It on WH website he has two Labs I think one of Daily dosers could confirm it
Here is a small pic of him:
He is about 10 months old and we just got him about a week ago. He has had no training at all and spent 8 months alone outside tied to a tree in the backyard of the family that had him.
A few additional photos of him available at his Golden Retriever Rescue profile page. He is such a fun and enjoyable pup, and I'm sure he'll be adopted very quickly. I'll miss him when he leaves our home (but Robbie won't).
What a sweetie! Goldens usually don't hold a grudge, so hopefully he'll just be happy to be in the house with the humans!
GOsh i don't know how you deal with the sibling rivalry bringing new interlopers in pretty consistently. i guess they know by now that the interlopers don't stay. Loosh still has his paws crossed that Chanel will be leaving at some point!
he is an adorable boy!
I'm a lot smarter than his dog, doesn't he know us Poodles are the smartest breed? As a matter of fact, I'm smarter than Putin.
/sigh this will offend Muslims
I think that is the first poodle I have ever seen without a "topiary" haircut. So this is what poodles really look like!
See, you coulda been a contendah!
I think that is the first poodle I have ever seen without a "topiary" haircut. So this is what poodles really look like!
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Yup, if people didn't make them look fairies everyone would want one, I'll never own another breed after having a Standard Poodle. They ARE macho dogs.
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