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Miserable “Childless Cat Ladies”

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hollysteers Thu 25-Jul-24 09:58:03

J.D.Vance causes a stir with this comment resurfacing.
My DD is childfree as they call it now and perfectly happy (without cats).
Wouldn’t have missed out on children myself but what are your thoughts?
Love my cat and it’s an insult to them…

Esmay Fri 26-Jul-24 09:55:45

This comment has come back to haunt Vance .
Now Jennifer Aniston is responding to it . There's always some one ready with vindictive , spiteful and unnecessary insults .

At the bus stop , a crowd pushed my mother onto another lady .
"I'm so sorry I do beg your pardon ", said mum as the lady looked in pain .
"F--k off your stupid cow with your mouth full of bleeding plums ", was the lady's gracious reply .

Recently , I've had to make three trips to our local Council offices .
I don't know why , but the officer was indescribably rude and unpleasant to me .
But utterly and devastatingly charming to everyone else .

Why ?

Is she prejudiced against me , because of my colour and perceived social class ?

Esmay Fri 26-Jul-24 09:58:12

And sorry I've placed my punctuation in the wrong order !
Shoot me !

Dickens Fri 26-Jul-24 11:40:26

People who have bred children need to remember that they are living upon the grace (eg taxes paid by) those who are child free.

I just cannot accept this statement.

"People who have bred children... need to remember... ??? WTF?

Presumably biglouis, you at some point informed your own parents of their obligation to the child-free because they bred you?

Do you not understand that children are not simply a personal indulgence - they are a critical resource?

You and Vance are the opposite sides of the same coin.

henetha Fri 26-Jul-24 13:24:45

My two children grew up to be hard working and contributing quite a lot in taxes etc.
And now my grandchildren too.

NotSpaghetti Fri 26-Jul-24 13:32:01

Just had to share this - found on twitter:

(I hope you can read it!)

Norah Fri 26-Jul-24 14:49:57

Seems Kamala has a following!

Dickens Fri 26-Jul-24 15:16:46

henetha

My two children grew up to be hard working and contributing quite a lot in taxes etc.
And now my grandchildren too.

As, I suspect, do the majority of children and grandchildren of those on here henetha. You are justly proud.

Dickens Fri 26-Jul-24 15:33:58

We, my OH and me, were discussing Vance's comment.

After a little thought, he said "you know that cats are pretty independent creatures and it's quite difficult to get them to do what you want them to do sometimes, I wonder if there's a correlation in his mind?"

I think Vance is not a very nice person at all. And - to those who are appalled at any comparisons with politicians, whoever they are, and Hitler - it should be remembered that he once said that he thought Trump could be America's Hitler. I think there will be more 'unfiltered' observations from this individual in due course. Particularly as the race gathers speed...

Deedaa Fri 26-Jul-24 15:39:44

I have two children and three grandchildren and have actually lost count of the number of cats I have had. I wonder what that makes me?

MissAdventure Fri 26-Jul-24 15:49:08

I'm miserable and I haven't even got a cat.

TerriBull Fri 26-Jul-24 15:52:26

I wouldn't be at all miserable if I had a cat, supreme beings imo, why else would the ancient Egyptians have treated them as godssmile

MissAdventure Fri 26-Jul-24 16:22:20

I'd be all sweetness and light if I had one
(Black or black and white, preferably)

Chocolatelovinggran Fri 26-Jul-24 16:40:53

Oh MissAdventure I hope that you feel less miserable soon. Maybe the rise of The Childless Cat Women group would cheer you?

Callistemon213 Fri 26-Jul-24 16:42:34

MissAdventure

I'm miserable and I haven't even got a cat.

You'd be even more miserable if you did have one 🐱

Sorry, I will upset all the cat lovers, didn't mean it.

Callistemon213 Fri 26-Jul-24 16:43:30

Sorry, not saying you are miserable but they are scary creatures.

Labradora Fri 26-Jul-24 16:50:17

RosiesMaw2

Chocolatelovinggran

Every cat I have had over years have exuded more charm than Vance. I am a mother of four which will, presumably, confuse JDV.

I wonder if exuded is quite the word you want- too kind by far.
How about “extruded” ? 🤣🤣🤣

Exuded or extruded, You got it girl.......🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

TerriBull Fri 26-Jul-24 17:03:21

I was going to say I'd be as happy as Larry if I had a cat, but I'm wondering if Larry isn't as happy as he was, as presumably The Starmer Mog has now taken up residence hmm

Labradora Fri 26-Jul-24 17:05:52

MissAdventure

I'm miserable and I haven't even got a cat.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

But you're very successful to have achieved the misery without the cat.!!!!!
Not everyone can do it!
I've been very miserable at various times in my now relatively long life.
None of it had anything to do with cats rather I'm sure that I caused most of it.....
(No offence, Tongue I hope obviously in cheek. I hope that you are not miserable and if you are I'm sure you didn't cause it).
Kind Regards

Callistemon213 Fri 26-Jul-24 17:08:01

I did suggest adopting a pair of rescue kittens I saw on FB at the rescue centre.
However, DH said he'd leave home if I did.

henetha Fri 26-Jul-24 17:39:17

Thank you , Dickens . Yes, that's what our children do, mostly, grow up and
contribute. Hardly a burden!
😊

Grandmabatty Fri 26-Jul-24 18:44:49

I'm quite happy that Vance(like Shapp he changes name regularly) is making such awful statements. It will contribute to the demise of Trump. Even some republicans have said they would vote for Harris to ensure Trump doesn't get in

BlueBelle Fri 26-Jul-24 19:00:47

Let him keep insulting people, more and more groups of folks will turn against him and he will become a liability

Macadia Sat 27-Jul-24 00:56:03

Grandmabatty

I'm quite happy that Vance(like Shapp he changes name regularly) is making such awful statements. It will contribute to the demise of Trump. Even some republicans have said they would vote for Harris to ensure Trump doesn't get in

-> Like! <-

Macadia Sat 27-Jul-24 00:56:12

BlueBelle

Let him keep insulting people, more and more groups of folks will turn against him and he will become a liability

-> Like! <-

Macadia Sat 27-Jul-24 00:56:31

J.D. Vance: Stay out of other people's bedrooms.