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I came here via the link in your excellent article on matters spiritual. There are horrible reminders that even the most admirable of shrews occupy positions which are impossible to defend, e.g. RF Kennedy's ongoing defence of Israel, which in turn props up terrorist governments who help Israel to massacre lots of people whilst opting to see nothing untoward.

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My friend PJ came up with this great handle: BSM (Black Sheep Matter).

And do we ever!

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I don't mind shrews, but those voles destroy my garlic beds and I now have a vole hunting black and white kitten named Pistachio! She's going to remain INTACT and fertile and make me more vole (and mice and rat) hunters! It's been so darn long since I have had a decent rodent killer. I have hunting cats, but one's old with no teeth now and the other only likes rabbits and birds.

Did you know that cats (when given ample prey) will specialize?

My fat cat prefers frogs, lizards, and snakes.

I love felines. A barn and garden full of rodents, not so much.

But, if anyone can wear the label of shrew, tis I.

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Aug 16, 2022Liked by Todd Hayen, PhD, RP

Glad I read this article! I just subscribed today. I could understand "sheep" from other articles, because the term is already "standard". But I had to learn the meaning of shrew. I declare that I am a shrew.

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Jul 25, 2022Liked by Todd Hayen, PhD, RP

You got me! I thought it would be interesting to make a Shakespearean reference because I could. It does work though, "they", the propagandists, would certainly like to tame the shrews. But, in looking up Taming the Shrew to be sure of what I was referring to because I am not a literary guy, I also found out that being a shrew in the old days, a difficult female, perhaps a Karen in these times, was a punishable offense! - https://theweek.com/articles/442747/3-disgusting-ways-independent-talkative-women-tortured-shamed-shakespeares-england

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Jul 25, 2022Liked by Todd Hayen, PhD, RP

Additionally, don't forget that there are those who would like to tame the shrews!

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Wish I could discuss these issues with my sheep brother! Envy your talks with your sister…and I sustain myself with contact with my new shrew contacts!

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