tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post2349694343970136835..comments2024-03-29T11:13:00.338+00:00Comments on Ambush Predator: The Guardian’s Most Misjudged Campaign Since ‘Operation Clark County Vote’…JuliaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-52570090296444271542012-01-29T07:50:11.033+00:002012-01-29T07:50:11.033+00:00"Slightly off-topic, but I can't for the ...<i>"Slightly off-topic, but I can't for the life of me see what she means by 'iatrogenic consequences' in the last paragraph."</i> <br /><br />Me neither. An example of trying to be clever and failing miserably?<br /><br />Only <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/discussion/comment-permalink/14336662" rel="nofollow">one commenter</a> picked up on it that I can see (unless the mods zapped any others).<br /><br />Greencoat's suggestion is most likely to have been the thought process that led to it, though...<br /><br /><i>"I am sure that almost any animal given a suitably skilled and benevolent handler is safe. However, The same can be said of rocket propelled grenade launchers, and I don't want to see violent thugs walking around with those either!"</i> <br /><br />It's - on the face of it - incredible that I can't own one wolf without going through a battery of licensing and restrictions, yet I can buy as many of these <a href="http://www.champdogs.co.uk/breeds/anatolian-shepherd-dog/breeders" rel="nofollow">wolf-killing animals</a> as I wish, no questions asked... <br /><br /><i>"Anyone who doesn't take such precautions with their dog is stupid, but kept under control he's a really nice dog."</i> <br /><br />And there's the rub - control. Does Zoe really think these kids have it? Does she think she has it?<br /><br /><i>"I'm still trying to work out the logistics of crossing a Staffie with a Ridgeback..."</i><br /><br />Someone needed a small box... ;)JuliaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-17180808038471428212012-01-29T03:55:02.882+00:002012-01-29T03:55:02.882+00:00I'm still trying to work out the logistics of ...I'm still trying to work out the logistics of crossing a Staffie with a Ridgeback...John Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437765041360086205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-83697697955836091472012-01-28T21:07:02.743+00:002012-01-28T21:07:02.743+00:00Crying wolf? Like declaring "i'll never b...Crying wolf? Like declaring "i'll never blog on here again as you Julia had the cheek to agree with a Gadget post", flouncing off into the sunset. Oh no i've come back under salt and battered and anonymous.<br />BINGO!jadedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12598926938795664087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-76937239443229481892012-01-28T20:19:02.444+00:002012-01-28T20:19:02.444+00:00Either the dogs or owners can be to blame.
My Sta...Either the dogs or owners can be to blame.<br /><br />My Staffie cross is quick, muscular and capable of taking chunks out of anyone (especially if they've broken their foot trying to kick him), hence he is kept under control at all times and kept away from children.<br /><br />Anyone who doesn't take such precautions with their dog is stupid, but kept under control he's a really nice dog.Paul in Nottinghamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-36275269160608369022012-01-28T18:34:38.541+00:002012-01-28T18:34:38.541+00:00Ahh, Jaded the malicious rumour-monger; caught cry...Ahh, Jaded the malicious rumour-monger; caught crying wolf and false finger pointing. <br /><br />You represent a widespread and contemptuous police corruption. A cold reptile lurking beneath tell-tale ripples; a primordial evil.A salt and batterednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-54211071221055504992012-01-28T16:00:26.486+00:002012-01-28T16:00:26.486+00:00Oh gosh get the flags out Melvin has latched onto ...Oh gosh get the flags out Melvin has latched onto police wrong-doing with the same force as a pit-bulls jaws.<br /><br />Just needs the word radiator in the next post for MTG bingo!jadedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12598926938795664087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-60808687274676484912012-01-28T13:21:32.500+00:002012-01-28T13:21:32.500+00:00Unmuzzled woman police constable bites off man'...Unmuzzled woman police constable bites off man's ear and causes ‘dangerous plod panic’:<br /><br />… there is a political subtext – as is so often the case – to the presentation of risk here, and it's not just because plod breeds are unusually stupid and have powerful jaws.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-72940639062688335402012-01-28T12:41:16.448+00:002012-01-28T12:41:16.448+00:00I have to agree with you.
I am a dog lover with ...I have to agree with you. <br /><br />I am a dog lover with a couple of Cocker Spaniels, whose idea of aggression is to lick you with more enthusiasm than usual.<br /><br />I am sure that almost any animal given a suitably skilled and benevolent handler is safe. However, The same can be said of rocket propelled grenade launchers, and I don't want to see violent thugs walking around with those either!Murray Rothbard (@LibertarianView)http://www.libertarianview.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-40553250771949418222012-01-28T12:24:16.489+00:002012-01-28T12:24:16.489+00:00Richard:
I think she's propounding the well-w...Richard:<br /><br />I think she's propounding the well-worn Leftie trope that anyone who tries to avoid or prevent wrong-doing actually becomes the wrong-doer.<br /><br />In other words, it is the victim of crime who is the real villain, not the 'demonised' perpetrator.Greencoatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-15433835024982169742012-01-28T12:11:22.242+00:002012-01-28T12:11:22.242+00:00Slightly off-topic, but I can't for the life o...Slightly off-topic, but I can't for the life of me see what she means by 'iatrogenic consequences' in the last paragraph. 'Iatrogenic' refers to an illness caused by a course of treatment, literally 'doctor-generated'. I've cudgelled my wits, and I can't see what she means. Perhaps it's just another Guardianista trying to sound clever.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15743685798068014455noreply@blogger.com