Tired
of those political rats? Mexicans frustrated with corrupt politicians nominate
a cat to run for city mayor and he is in the lead. The citizens in Xalapa,
Mexico have a big decision to make on July 7th, when they cast their vote for
mayor. One of their choices is a cat who vows to 'rid the city of rats.'
Literally, but also in the sense of corrupt politicians. Two students in the
eastern Mexican city have nominated a cat named Morris for mayor. If elected, they say Morris will eat, sleep,
yawn and continue other cat activities as usual, which is what makes him a good
candidate. A lack of belief in local candidates has boosted Morris' approval
ratings. His Facebook Page has more likes than three of the other four
contenders for the spot. He also admits that he's likely to make a mess in
office. But at least he'll cover it up rather than leaving it around for others
to clean up. Morris hopes to make kitty litter out of the other candidates by election
day. He has a weakness for quilts, sheets, pillows, couches, and clothing in
general. Surprisingly, this isn't the first time a cat
has won a mayoral election. In 1997, Stubbs a part-Manx cat was elected mayor
of Talkeetna, Alaska, as a write-in candidate. While Stubbs was not allowed to
officially hold the position, he was given the title of honorary mayor. Stubbs continues
to hold that position today. El Candigato is fur real! Vote
for Morris we say.
Of course Blogville was there first with our own cat Mayor, none other than Madi here!
Have a terrific Thursday everyone.
Morris will no doubt do a far better job than most politicians. That is what we need in England - an honest cat, your days are numbered Boris, he he.
ReplyDeleteDip Bridge and Elliot x
Whoa, I have a funny feeling somehow the cat will win~
ReplyDeleteI'M ALL FOR IT! HECK, he'll do a much better job of ridding the city of those RATS! teheheheehehehhe...Molly dearest, you're up to it again....charming us with your deft paw for finding the best scoop!
ReplyDeleteThat is what we need in England - an honest cat, your days are numbered Boris, he he.Challenge coins
ReplyDeleteMorris is surely not worse than other human politicians, exept you are a mouse!
ReplyDeleteLove
Arno
LOL brings new meaning to "That candidate is a dog!".
ReplyDeleteOh bring him here, we need him :) He will do a far better job than the lot we have at the moment ..BOL have a wonderful day xx00xx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
Hi Molly cats rule politicians drool!!
ReplyDeleteHugs madi your BFFF
Ah Morris is the brother of Madi, right? It's cool to have a Mayor-kitty - now Mexico is like Blogville. Have a great thursday!
ReplyDeleteRegla de gatos!
ReplyDeleteJust loves Morris eyes. He got that LOOK! Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
ReplyDeleteDon't all politicians make a mess and try to cover it up? Nonetheless, I vote for Morris.
ReplyDeleteSEE?????????? I was afraid that THIS was going to happen.. It is OBVIOUS that PEEPS have SPIES in BLOGVILLE... NOW "THEY" are wanting their own Mayoress Madi.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Morris. I'm sure he's the best candidate.
ReplyDeleteoh, bless him!
ReplyDeleteSend Morris to the states for President, bet he would win over our existing clown!
ReplyDeleteThe Mad Scots
Maybe Morris and our own Blogville Mayor, Madi, can run on the same ticket! Two is better than one, right?
ReplyDeleteFINALLY and candidate that can really get rid of the rats!
ReplyDeleteMaybe the cat can do something about corruption. Madi is a great Mayoress so maybe word is getting around!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Ambassadors of Love
I'd vote for Morris!
ReplyDeleteWoah! Those Mexicans are smart! I'd vote for a cat!
ReplyDeleteNora
How funny. Go Morris! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope taxes don't go up to support his love for cat nip!
ReplyDeleteWhere Blogville leads, the world follows.
ReplyDeleteJust goes to show that people are tired of the shenanigans of traditional politicians. :-)
ReplyDeleteAh Yes! Soon dogs and cats will rule the world!!! BWAA HAA
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty funny - but also so sad. I see the US is not the only country where we are sick of "politics as usual." At least we're not alone in that!
ReplyDeleteGo Morris GO!
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ReplyDeletePassei para uma visitinha.
Seu blog é muito agradável.
Bom restinho de semana!
Beijinhos do Brasil.
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I would trust Morris the cat over the political rats any day!! :)
ReplyDeleteWe think there was a dog elected Mayor of a California town years ago. If Mexican politicians are like Australian....a cat would certainly be an improvement.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
Dude, have you seen anything about my kitty friend Hank?! This year he ran for a Senate seat in Virginia...he even managed to get tons of votes! Pretty impressive for a politically minded cat! We have a bumper sticker that reads: Hank for Senate, my cat is smarter than your politician! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis is so weird lol... I don't understand how cats are allowed to be in the running for political offices? Lol... good luck to Morris - looks like he has great chances!
ReplyDeleteOur Mama has been to Talkeetna many times and she says Stubbs is definitely the bestest mayor that town can have. And we all know that our own Mayor Madi rocks. We cats are starting slow but soon we will take over the world. Good luck Morris!
ReplyDeletePurrs,
Cindi Lou & The Kitty Krew
Only thing is if he wins he won't get much work done as I think cats sleep about 18 hours a day? Can you imagine him in the house of lords after a long kip, waking up to wash his privates! playing with peoples shoe laces and chasing flies? he could liven the proceedings up I think.
ReplyDeleteCats are clearly cut out for politics...just look at Mayoress Madi!
ReplyDeleteWally & Sammy
Interesting. Thanks for sharing, Molly!
ReplyDeleteCocoa and Melon
Hmmm, it's the first time I think cats are cleverer.
ReplyDelete~Eva
Wrigs is skeptical. He thinks a dog should run.
ReplyDeleteSusan and Wrigs