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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nBeing both a thinking dog and a dog of action, it occurred to me that the world would be a far better place if dogs were more involved in the political processes which shape our lives. It was a bit like knocking down a domino line, once I had that thought, the needs of dogs and the injustices we face became apparent one after another. That was what inspired me to form the Pet Dogs Democratic Party (PDDP) and which brings me to challenge dogs and humans everywhere to take up the cause and embrace the policies of our party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh you may have thought that the idea of the PDDP running the country was a ridiculous one, but come on, be honest, do you really think a country run by dogs would be any more of a mess? Think of the upsides. You would be able to rely on plenty of naps, and eating, being very high on our list of priorities. It would no longer be socially unacceptable to have a good scratch in public and there would be a rapid end to the British reserve. Handshaking would be a thing of the past, with everyone being encouraged to have a good sniff of each other as a means of introduction. Doesn\u2019t seem such a stupid idea now, does it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike many other political parties you will not find the old \u2018class\u2019 distinctions holding sway. Mongrels, cross-breeds and pedigrees stand equal in our eyes, whether they be human or canine. We want a society which is about equality of opportunity for all, regardless of background. You don\u2019t have to be a dog to join the party any more than you have to be a Martian to join the Green party. It is all about signing up to our values and saying, \u2018Yes, I want a world in which a dog has equal rights. I want a world in which the civil liberties of a dog are upheld and valued. I want a world in which 4 legs and 2 legs stand equal, side by side in our struggle for a better world.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have not already done so, in addition to reading our manifesto, you can buy membership of the party for yourself or as a gift for someone else ( we charge extra if that someone is a C A T).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working dogs are, of course, welcome to join, but we do believe that even working dogs should have a hearth to share in an evening and, besides which, the Pet and Working Dogs Democratic Party is a big of a mouthful, although when I think about it, PAW DDP is quite attractive as an acronym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be proud, say it loud, \u2018I am a member of the Pet Dogs Democratic Party!\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can buy the Pet Dogs Democratic Party Manifesto HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find short stories to read at www.alfiedog.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alfie\u2019s Diary \u2013 the Book as well as our other books are available HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"