We are a commune of inquiring, skeptical, politically centrist, capitalist, anglophile, traditionalist New England Yankee humans, humanoids, and animals with many interests beyond and above politics. Each of us has had a high-school education (or GED), but all had ADD so didn't pay attention very well, especially the dogs. Each one of us does "try my best to be just like I am," and none of us enjoys working for others, including for Maggie, from whom we receive neither a nickel nor a dime. Freedom from nags, cranks, government, do-gooders, control-freaks and idiots is all that we ask for.
We owned one once. Most amazing hunting dog. Would set for c 1 and a half minutes waiting for us to shoot, then (usually we weren't carrying a shotgun) would set off for the prey.
While setting she was absolutely resolute. I once shouted in her ear while she was setting and she just completely ignored me.