We have always observed that a pet owner’s personality is reflected in the manner that he treats his dog or cat. Indeed, there exist reliable studies that reveal that, generally, pet owners evince the traits of thoughtfulness and affectionate responsibility
With few exceptions, American Presidents have uniformly been pet owners, (usually, dogs) the more recent of which being Warren G. Harding (“Laddie Boy”). Herbert Hoover, (“King Tut”), Teddy Roosevelt (many species of animals), FDR, the celebrated (“Fala”), Lyndon Johnson ( two beagles). Clinton, a cat (“Socks”), Obama, two Portuguese water dogs; and Biden, German Shepherds (“Commander” and “Willow”).
In contemplative analysis, Donald Trump’s choice to refrain from owning a pet is consistent with his systemic egocentrism and singular concern with himself. The dynamics of pet ownership, as stated, empirically encompasses a responsible concern for an entity other than oneself, regarding which latter quality there is no available space in Trump’s sole concern with himself. We would venture to speculate that no self-respecting dog, given Trump’s deplorable persona, would happily accept him as its pet owner. The latter declaration, at first glance, may be deemed merely a literary effort at emphasis; but after some thought., its vetsimilitude may be attested to, in the recollection of instances in which a dog, introduced to new person, instinctively snarled or barked, whereas as to others, he demonstrated a willing affection by licking or softly emoting canine approval. Smart dogs and, notably, well-informed voters have the innate ability to make the telling distinction.
In addition to our systemic instinct, the empirical instances of errant and psychopathic behavior on the part of Donald Trump are unprecedented and not analogous to the traditional desire for pet ownership of past Presidents. His persona is literally, sui generis in its sole and neurotic aspiration to be publically adjudged, “a winner,” according to his singularly neurotic criteria. The egomaniacal quest is never-ending and, notably, unlike other American presidents, some dealing with war, civil unrest, or national economic depression, there is no systemic inclination to devote time to a dog or a cat. Egotistic self-concern, empirically extending to the point of extreme cruelty, does not afford space for sentiment or responsible care for others, certainly not to household pets.
Concerning the previous observations regarding the instinctive reactions of newly introduced pets, we are supremely confident that any such introduction would predictably result in snarls and barks of disapproval, demonstrating without cavil that canine instincts are more reliably dependable than red-hatted MAGA voters.
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