Debate topic: It was supposed to be about who is more qualified to rule the world; cats or dogs? Dogs are apparently more popular? But lets be serious here. It all comes down to who can deliver. Left to their own devices, dogs will deliver balls, bits of tree, a chewed slipper. Only if they are trained do they bring lunch. We cats, on the other paw, instinctively know when to bring tasty morsels and pile them up outside the human's door. You don’t have to ask us to, we just know what to do. We are natural born
Dogs aquiver
Cats deliver
So the actual debate topic is:
How do the Cat-idates for Cat Ruler of the World 2012 respond to critics who would say that it is impossible to rule the world with any credibility if you nap over 16 hours a day?
You can see my (Austin’s) response and the full exchange with all the cat-idates HERE.
The issue of what we call serial napping is indeed a very impawtant subject and Zee & Zoey were quite right in bringing it to the attention of the world at this stage of the campaign. Being a true politician of course I will resort to sound bites
Nap for sixteen, nip for six,
Delivering lunch will give you ticks!
or
Nap for sixteen, nip for eight,
No more time to fight your mate.
or
Nap for sixteen, nip for four
You can choose to nap some more.
or
Nap for sixteen, nip for eight,
No more time to fight your mate.
or
Nap for sixteen, nip for four
You can choose to nap some more.
Voting starts on September 11th
MOL!! That sure is some good rhyming, Austin!! I think the napping aspect is important too, and am glad we have the campaign to discuss it!
ReplyDeleteOh...I am so enchanted with your campaign so far, Austin. I'm surprised your buddy King Spitty isn't running as well. xox
ReplyDeleteFantastic Austin..I won't let Mollie see...MOL xx00xx
ReplyDeleteGreat soundbites Austin! I agree with Katie Isabella - you need to get your good buddy Spitty on board
ReplyDeleteCats have always wanted to rule the world, so why not let them? ;-)
ReplyDeleteBut are we really napping? I'm not napping. I'm thinking...
ReplyDeleteI don't understand why everyone is talking about dogs in this campaign. I thought it was a world cat ruler not a world cat and dog ruler. Our cats here love our two dogs and get along a whole lot better than most of the cats around here.
ReplyDeleteAustin, how do you respond to allegations that you and Spitty are a bit, er, too friendly? Someone is trying to sell your opponents damning photos of you two in a pink beddie.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed our debate with you today! I nominate you as Poet Laureate.
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Oh Austin,
ReplyDeleteyou're intelligent, regal, handsome
you make this so difficult! If for some odd reason you are not elected Ruler of the World, at the very least you should be the next royal head of England! I understand there's a cat in Parliament--true!
Christine
www.riverfrontcats.com
This debate is very interesting! We think it's time for our nap...
ReplyDeleteAustin, I have to say I am most impressed with your literary references in your debate. They show a lot of intelligence and consideration behind your arguments. But what exactly is your platform?
ReplyDeleteand also cats wait while you bow down with their food, dogs must beg for their food. Cats may wander where they will, dogs must drag their owners by a leash. Cats may stare at everyone including kings. Dogs must NEVER stare at cats.
ReplyDeleteOn the other paw to be a good politician cats have to learn to cheat and lie !!
Ooooh... cereal napping. Does that come with a prize in the box?
ReplyDelete; ) Katie
Nice job on the debate, Austin. Watch your back though. Cathy Keisha is out in the field. It's like Team Katie has eyes in the back of her head.
Sweet Austin if you win will we all get to take more naps? We think that should be an executive order. Hugs and nose kisses
ReplyDeletewe had a grate nap austin N sinz itz now oh fish a lee midnight at yur houz; we will nap sum mor N we hope yur lunch was knot onlee bug free but burd free az well
ReplyDeletejust say NOE ta BURD
Oh Austin
ReplyDeleteYou know I am all behind the tuxies rule idea!!!
purrs
>^,,^<
✿•*¨`*•. ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥✿•*¨`*•.
Oh I have missed out here! Looks like an early start is the way to influence the polls -- Austin for Emperor!
ReplyDeleteI sure enjoyed the debate Austin! and you look darn good in your tux!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for visiting me bloggie! And great debate, Austin!
ReplyDeleteYou look great in your tuxedo--I love it!
lots of luv
Sherlock
I would let Trin make her comment towards this, but unfortunately, she's napping.
ReplyDeleteGo tuxies!
These debates are much more fun than all the stuff going on in the US now. You are doing real well with your answers to the tough questions purrs.
ReplyDeleteDearest Austin!
ReplyDeleteMe just came from the debate at Zee and Zoey's! Me thinks yous rocks! Me also has noticed that Katie (of Katie and Glowgirly) has a Campaign Manager! If yous is interested, me could be your campaign manager. me sucessfully ran the campaign for Allred at 4 Legged Views to be Mango Minister Bad Sport! And Wes winned!
Me would loves to champion yous!
Kisses
Nellie
This is gonna be a tough election!!
ReplyDeleteOh no!! I LUFF your poems! And the Human is an English teacher! How can we NOT vote for a fine English ManCat POET such as yourself????
ReplyDeleteAnd yet....and yet.....SPARKLE! KATIE! Those beauteous LadyCats whom I adore.
I just fret fret fret fret all the day long.
What am I going to DO, Buddy???
Austin, me thinks you are the bestest! Onward and upward! Such pawfound comments and discussion....purrfectly clear to me that you are the cati-date that should win!
ReplyDeleteAustin is the purrrfect poetic politician and comes dressed for success!
ReplyDeletewe've been gone a long time we don't know what this is all about. we need to keep abreast. hiya kitties.
ReplyDeleteEmma and Buster
MOL, I love your nip/nap poem! Never met a poetic tuxie till now. =^..^=
ReplyDeleteHmmm Austin, you definitely seem to be the most intelligent and articulate of the candidates! The others are quite bright in their own right, but you have a love of the English language...it is reminiscent of Rex Harrison in "My Fair Lady"... :)
ReplyDeleteI vote for option 3!
ReplyDeleteyou are sounding good my mancat Austin! And great poetry...this is a tough campaign, you might consider Nellie's offer as she could help you out state side...just a thought..Savannah
ReplyDeleteOh how I've missed your witty writings Austin. Life is good again!
ReplyDeleteBravo Austin! Bravo!
ReplyDeletePurrs
What in the world?!? We thought you were just kidding! I would never... never... well...never... maybe....ummm... okay, I'll consider seeing it Austin's way. I had to cover my dog's ears while reading this post.
ReplyDeleteHuggies and Cheese,
Haopee
Oh, too bad we weren't able to join the cat and the crow give away. LOL
LOVE your rhyme , Austin !!!
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