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marmar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-11 07:39 PM
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There's a rodent at 10 Downing Street
Edited on Mon Nov-14-11 07:43 PM by marmar


Ok, there are 2 of them.....



Cat at Number 10 Downing Street embroiled in mouse-related scandal
By Chris Lehmann | The Sideshow – 2 hrs 59 mins ago


British Prime Minister David Cameron is resisting some calls for the resignation of 10 Downing Street's official mouse catcher Larry, in the wake of the scandalous recent appearance of an uninvited mouse at a recent official government dinner.

Downing Street brought on the 4-year-old Larry last year to help combat a growing rodent problem after TV broadcast cameras caught the image of a "large rat" promenading through the seat of British government.

Like many a professional spinmeister, a spokesman for Cameron's government stressed past performance over present-day scandal-mongering. Larry has caught three mice since his services were first employed in February, the spokesman said, and reiterated that he would not be relinquishing his post. The Cameron spokesman also gamely tried to change the subject, noting that "Larry brings a lot of pleasure to a lot of people." ............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/cat-number-10-downing-street-embroiled-mouse-related-211550777.html



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pacalo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-11 07:57 PM
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1. Headline: "Larry the Official Mouse Catcher & Mice Join Forces to Occupy 10 Downing Street."









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marmar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-11 07:59 PM
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2. LOL
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whistler162 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-11 08:05 PM
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3. The cat is probably Irish!
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Raine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-11 08:16 PM
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4. ROFL!
:spray: :rofl:
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Kaleko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-11 08:26 PM
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5. recommended for the breakdancing mouse in post # 1.
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dixiegrrrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-11 08:39 PM
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6. I thought you meant Tony Blair was visiting.
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Dawson Leery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-11 08:43 PM
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7. To say that a Tory is a rat is redundant.
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