The politics of Big Chew

MICHAEL FONG PHOTO

CHEWY AT 9 WEEKS

Readers sure know how to lift the spirits of a lowly blogger. When I asked for material for an occasional "FlowerPower" post to ease the grind of politics, Michael Fong figured his new pup, Chewy, would be perfect. And on my day off too.

He's right. Who better at the good deed thing than a dog? Loyalty,  friendship, wisdom, consolation. protection. Our best pals. OK, maybe Chewy has a few months (many months?) of living up to his name to get through, but he'll get there. (Hang in, Michael).

Now, I'm not going to turn into some "cutewithchris" blogger because I don't want to tell readers, "Your dreams are dead!" (even if I'm thinking it) or "What are you sick people looking for?" (ibid).  So thanks, Chewy, but I'll pass on more cute animal pix.

I will toss you folks a link, however, because it's really funny. Chris Leavins is Canadian and I like the idea of Decoder readers tuning into Episode #164 tonight and showing up at work tomorrow morning completely whacked because they've watched the other 163.

Fair warning, though. You either started tuning into his blog, like, a year ago, and are his biggest fan, or you'll be offended and hate it. Ask yourself:

Are you 14?

Do you act like a 14-year-old?

When you laugh, do people look at you strangely?

Yes, to any of the above and you too could become a Chris addict. Otherwise, turn away, turn away, from Cute with Chris.

MICHAEL FONG PHOTO

BIG CHEW- THE DEFENDER

Upon reflection, Chewy does work in a political blog and I offer another photograph to prove it. What could be more political than loyalty? (Hahahahahahahaha) Look at Big Chew with his owner. So sleepy, but ever watchful. How loyal is that?

I say some Liberal leadership hopefuls (not mentioning any names) could learn a thing about loyalty from Big Chew. Maybe Stéphane Dion should take note.

Oh wait, he's already got a dog. Well, there you go.

Postscript: Don't blame me if you didn't heed my warning about the link.