Last night’s debate was really cool. I learned a lot more about the candidates. After a big meal of some ground up looking stuff for dinner that really smelled good, I settled in on the sofa to assess the Republican field.

Here’s my take:

On Ron Paul, I agree with Greg Gutfeld. Paul is like a chocolate candy with a fruit center. You either like the chocolate or the fruit, but not both. While his non-interventionist talk sounds good and appeals to some people, realistically, we have to consider preventative defense. Not intervening in the long term will likely be more costly in terms of lives and wars.

Michele Bachmann has a career in acting after she retires. If they ever make a film of the life and times of Tammy Fay Baker, she’s got the part! Every time she spoke last night I couldn’t really listen to what she said thinking about the perfect image of her makeup clad face she must leave on her pillow each night and hoping I never sleep in that hotel room after her. Good conservative, but not presidential material.

Rick Santorum. Just not doing it for me. I like a lot of what he says, there is just something irritating about him. Like an eyelash in the eye. Not really dangerous, just uncomfortable and you want it to go away.

Jon Huntsman. Irritating in a creepy sort of way. The uncle whose lap your Mom tells you not to sit on. The fact that he speaks Chinese scares me more than impresses me. There’s just something about an old white guy speaking Chinese that’s just wrong. It is like watching Chubaka sing Sinatra.

Rick Perry. I had high hopes for him at first. Until I actually heard him speak. I am fluent in Texan, so it’s not a language thing. He just reminds me of somebody that has put a poo poo cushion in your chair and is waiting for you to sit on it. And he’s stoned. And you just know he’s gonna bust out laughing. I also have Mr. Natural type flashback moments of George W. when he talks. But there are 3 thing I really like about him. His boots, his drawl and I forget the third thing. Maybe there was just two.

Mitt Romney. I really want to like him. But I just can’t. Just a bit too John Kerry for me. Rich white guy with big hair. The guy that goes out of his way to try to make you like him, but he ends up making you feel really uncomfortable with a hint vomit. It’s like he is still looking for his first friend and really hopes to find one soon. I hope it’s not me!

Newt Gingrich. He’s the best fed of the group. The anti-anorexic candidate. To his credit, he is the only candidate that has the ability to look shocked and even perplexed when attacked. The rest of the candidates seem to have that goofy (zany if you will) smile that makes them look like they just walked out of their dentist’s office before the nitrous-oxide had completely worn off. Google should be very afraid of him. Newt makes them obsolete. And shallow.

So, basically, a really great field. And I will be happy and proud to support any one of them against Obama. They are all far, far better than what we now have in the White House.

And that’s kind of sad, really.

Except maybe the one that looks like Pee Wee Herman’s Grand Dad. He’s a bit off.

Editor’s Note: Please welcome Layla the Fedora wearing Blog Dog to the staff of Virginia Right! Her unique perspective and nose for truth is blended with her biting humor that will have you begging for more. Please put your paws together for Layla BlogDog.

First, before putting paw to paper let me thank the Editor of Virginia Right! Tom White for giving me the opportunity to express my often overlooked point of view on the issues facing America today. I am also pleased that I am now able to address him as “Editor”. That “Master” thing is degrading and, to be honest, swells his head a bit.

Today’s topic is Healthcare mandates. Being a Canine-American, people often overlook the onerous mandates that the government thrusts upon my often oppressed race. Mandates are nothing new when it comes to us.

I received a degrading letter from Hanover County that was rudely stamped in bold letters RABIES EXPIRED!

My rabies vaccination has not expired. In fact, it is good for another couple of months. But I was forced, against my will I would add, to make an appointment with my primary health care provider who plans to unceremoniously inject me with some concoction cooked up by some human in a dark laboratory that ostensible prevents rabies, a condition that causes unpredictable and bizarre behavior marked by unprovoked attacks on others, illogical and unfettered anger at everyone and frothing at the mouth.

Now I admit this is horrific behavior that should be prevented at all costs. And I do not think that the government is necessarily wrong to force mandatory inoculations as a prophylactic preventative for the dreaded behavior.

It is the double standard that has me seeing cats!

Consider. When humans display the same symptoms:

• extremely mean and aggressive
• totally uncontrollable
• break it own teeth by biting objects
• constant growling
• biting
• dilated pupils
• restless
• disorientation
• seizures

the behavior is excused! They are not even accused of having a disease. No!

They are simply called Progressives and given work at MSNBC or the White House!

I would urge Congress to forget about Obamacare. Forget about funding Aids research.

The most immanent danger to America today is Progressiveness!

You refuse to tolerate this behavior in animals, yet pretend that it is perfectly fine in Humans. This is a despicable double standard and is nothing short of anti-Canine. It must be stopped!

Call or write your Congressman today! Urge rabies shots for Liberals. I believe that Liberalism is Early Onset Progressivism. Take these liberals to your nearest Veterinary Clinic today.

I also think it would be a good idea for Democrats to wear collars with tags to prove they have been innoculated against Progressivism. It is usually fatal and we simply can’t take chances with America.

Thank you!

PS – This is me grinning. I DO NOT HAVE RABIES!

P.P.S. – I hope Peter “Da Tech Guy” will induct me into the Axis of Fedora. While I may not be Human, I AM a blogger (as of now) and I am proud of my Fedora. And I know how to beg!