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Many threads last week about cats; however, I missed the best parts and many of them were troll threads that were zotted before I had a chance to view. That is what happens when you snooze through the news. Some news last week that I didn’t miss. Roberts a good choice for USSC, but here is a better one (also includes potential robe change). Ebonics Again in California? – Kitties Want Profanity as Official Language: Feed Us Right ******* Now !! Bernard Hopkins Loses Appeal; We See the Next Boxing Champ During Training Session. Good News: Hockey is Back. Bad...

Don’t know about the rest of you, but I am sick of the “Joe Wilson and his Plame” story. Karl Rove did nothing illegal, and the democrats are only using this as a mud-slinging attempt at President Bush. Enough of my rant; what’s-up pussycat. Time for the Kitty pictures of the week. All the lies have this cat confused. Courtesy of andyandval Which way did he go – Which way did he go Courtesy of cloud8 Karl Rove laughing at democrats – so is this kitty. Courtesy of timpad All your files are belong to us. Courtesy of martin_fierro

Blame last week’s thread for this week’s theme. Last two pictures from that week featured kitty after a good meal. Why mess with something good? Here we go. Time for the Kitty pictures of the week. Yummy. That was good. BURP! BBQ troll with soy sauce. Double yummy. Kitty only somewhat happy. Meal wasn’t big enough. Call troll delivery – Need more now!

Hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend. Back to work today for most of us. Time for the kitty pictures. As usual, there is plenty of material to choose from. Time for the Kitty pictures of the week. Something About Repealing the 19th Amendment. He was zotted. Courtesy of Zacs Mom Fan of Latest Tom Cruise Movie “War of the Worlds” Are We Doomed? Courtesy of PillaryHillary2006 Hot Dog Contest Winner – Guaranteed – Kobeyashe (sp) Look Out ! Courtesy of Zacs Mom No Cookout Leftovers at Block Party – The Culprit. Hey, Can’t Let Zacs Mom Contribute All Pictures.

A note of thanks to all of you with your kind words. The many messages received helped me get through what was a very difficult week. Thanks again. Time for the Kitty pictures of the week. No More Yardwork. Hired a “Legal Alien” to Handle That. Courtesy of Jet Jaguar Entertainment for the 4th of July Block Party. Courtesy of TheOtherOne Bad Kitty Gets the Sprinkler Treatment. Courtesy of Zacs Mom VB – Viking Bunny? Hey, What’s Up Cat ? Courtesy of FairOpinion

This photo supplied by 24/7 Media shows Norfolk terrier Eleanor, right, playing with her new kitty friend, Lil' Joey at the Pet Set doggie day care in Long Beach, Calif., on May 16, 2003. The day care, run by Eleanor's owner, offers overnight stays and dog and cat babysitting during the day for owners who work long hours. The photo by Suzanne Mapes is from a new book, 'Cats 24/7,' by Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen. The cat photos in the book are selected from thousands submitted last fall from animal lovers and American photojournalists. The book and...

Though they sound like something out of the Mesozoic Era, polydactyl cats are, literally, “many toed,” having more than the requisite five front toes (including the dewclaw, which does not touch the ground) and four rear toes. (Ironically, the noun form of the word, polydactyly, resembles the condition it describes, with that last “y” looking for all the world like a superfluous appendage.) ... But as breeders seek to revive and even create more polydactyl breeds – polys crossed with Bengals, for example, are now dubbed Mojave Spotteds – they need to be especially vigilant.

The Kitty Caption thread this week is dedicated to Diamond (one of my two cats). Due to a variety of health problems that surfaced recently, I was forced to put her to sleep early last week. This thread is dedicated to her memory. FR Viking Kitty – Diamond Born: Late 1992 (exact date unknown) Adopted: 17 January 1995 Died: 14 June 2005 Hey Daddy, “Get Off The Computer!” My Turn To Use It. Diamond and Houston Discuss FR Viking Kitty Matters. I’ll Feed Myself (Note: Never Let A Man Do A Cat’s Job). Before the VK Staff Gets Fed, I...

Yes, we are early. To all dads out there, Happy Father’s Day. Whose Your Daddy ? Cat’s idea of “breakfast in bed”. Yuck. Kitty thinking “daddy needs a shave”. Look, I wrapped daddy a present, all by myself.

Lots of news to choose from: Michael Jackson (yuck), the runaway bride (oh goodness), Howard Dean blow ups (like that is news), etc. This week (at least) screw that. This thread is the 100th edition of the weekly kitty humor thread (not counting special editions, previous versions, and other news stories about cats that frequent the forum otherwise). Since the most plentiful source of kitty pictures are from the Admin Moderator (and their assistants), more pictures of troll catching cats. One change this week. I will not supply any captions, just pictures.

Ok people, holiday weekend is over. Back to work. A quick browse of the FR pages for recent news. I think all of these pictures are new ones. Water Pistol – Now Only Guns Allowed in D.C. (Until They Ban Them Later). Real American Idol Winner – Better Looking and More Talented, IMHO. Most Popular Commencement Speaker in 2005 From the Lighter Side: Here Is A Good “Kitty Not Happy” Caption.

Not much to report one this week. Actually, I am just plain behind on all the latest news. Therefore, we resort to stealing other people’s Kitty Zot pictures. Without further delay: Resistance Is Futile. Courtesy of Jet Jaguar End of School Fast Approaching Courtesy of Tuba Guy Tuna Flavored Troll – Yummy !! Courtesy of Dallas59 Troll Hunter on Break. Courtesy of StarCMC

The RINO lead Taxes (Texas) State Legislature is still in session. People of Taxes, hang on to your wallets. As a sideshow to the debate regarding various forms of taxes (i.e. property, payroll, sales, etc.) the issue of legalized casino gambling in Texas has surfaced. Should it become legal (not likely), here are a few rules suggestions (since it will be advertised as helping children). The kitties will demonstrate. Blackjack Made Counter-Proof. Splitting of all pairs (except Aces) are mandatory. Splitting of aces is not permitted at all. All Winning Bets Subject to 10% Withholding. Example: You are betting $20...

Back from vacation. Too tired to return to work; too broke not to return to work. Kitty thread already late, but unlike mail delivery (must go on). Side Effect of Kitty on Steroids. Note: One of my cats actually is on steroids due to an allergy condition. It's going to take me a little longer to answer my E-mails now.... Courtesy of GretchenM (Picture and Caption). Some Travel Agent You Are – TAKE THAT !!

Ok kitties. I have a female cat who has just had her first litter of kittens. I would like her to have another litter next year. She is an outside cat but we have kept her in since just before the kittens were born...we don't want her to breed again this year. Is there a kitty version of Depo prova that we can give her that would last a year, be fairly inexpensive and give me a break from kittens everywhere? Am I asking for too much? While I am at it, is there a reason that pet shots cost...

There are now more cats than dogs in the United States (78 million cats vs. 65 million cats in 2003, according to American Animal Hospital Association and the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association). So, here are feline facts to amaze, delight and inspire anyone from the ailurophile to the casual cat fancier: • Kittens are born blue-eyed. If their eyes change colors, it generally occurs at 4 to 5 weeks of age. Kittens open their eyes at 7 to 10 days but can't hear until they're about 14 days old. • The cat is the only animal that purrs. Domestic...

Interesting FR thread on Friday. A longtime member asked what is the obsession with cats on FR. I have no idea. Could It Be – Little Kitty So Cute ? Courtesy of darkwing104. Could It Be – Adult Kitties So Cute And Love To Pose For Picture ? Courtesy of SolidRedState. Even The Biggest Kitties Are Very Friendly To Us. However, If You Don’t Feed/Pet Them When Asked, They Can Turn Evil. Courtesy of John Lenin.

One minute you are enjoying a tender moment petting your purring cat and then, suddenly, your lovey-dovey kitty whirls around and attacks you. Cat lovers pull away wondering, "What just happened?" "Most of these problems can be linked to people who acquire kittens too young in the belief that they'll develop a closer bond with the cat," explains Carolyn Osier, a breeder of cats for more than 30 years and an all-breed judge for the Cat Fancier's Association. Having watched almost 300 litters of kittens develop, Osier notes that, just like children, certain feline social skills develop at different times....

I do much more surfing that posting and notice an unhealthy obsession with "kitty cats" on the FreeRepublic, why is this. I admit the last pic I saw of the cat in the glass was aweful cute but what gives?

We all know what April 15th means (like it or not, and most of us don’t like it). Time to the procrastinators get those tax returns in. Let’s see how the cats are handling the tax return rush. Account Says, “Catnip Is A Legitimate Deduction For Medical Reasons”. Aw, Look What All The Tax Law Changes Have Done Tax Return? I Have Your Tax Return Right Here ! Courtesy of LowOil.