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EverHopeful

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8. Pretty sure my vet would have gotten the joke

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Thu Jun 19, 2025, 12:18 PM

Jun 19

When I talked about what we'd have to do if we were going to emigrate to Spain, he explained everything and said he liked Spain and he understood immediately why we were considering it.

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Would RFK Jr approve? Wife took our 12 wk old kitten to the vet for final Rabies Vaccine. She declined to use my stupid [View all] Exp Jun 19 OP

Yeah, try that. State & local laws/ordinances will ensure your pet is vaccinated or you will face hlthe2b Jun 19 #1

You really don't understand how humor is used to make political statements, do you? synni Jun 19 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Exp Jun 19 #6

And you need to educate on all the reasons this is NOT funny. hlthe2b Jun 19 #12

We had a good laugh at home about it. I wouldn't want my wife or anyone to embarrass themselves like a MAGAT Exp Jun 19 #4

Yeah, a big ole laugh. See my post #10. hlthe2b Jun 19 #11

Yeah - my Borough JustAnotherGen Jun 19 #5

Well, there ya go. It's a joke, no one was supposed to actually take the bait. Exp Jun 19 #7

Yes.. Physicians and Veterinarians are hearing this day in and day out--and most are NOT joking... hlthe2b Jun 19 #10

Yes, anti-vaxx groups are ranting about vaccinations for pets now also. Archae Jun 19 #2

Exactly. hlthe2b Jun 19 #14

Pretty sure my vet would have gotten the joke EverHopeful Jun 19 #8

They are trying to be polite and likewise acknowledge the politics. THat is quite different from thinking hlthe2b Jun 19 #13

Understood, will be considerate EverHopeful Jun 19 #15

We all need to be able to laugh at the absurd. Take DJT for instance, he is dangerous and yet his presidency is the Exp Jun 19 #17

Yes, these people exist. chowmama Jun 19 #9

Cynicism is a reaction, like crying. twodogsbarking Jun 19 #16