For those of you who don't follow Canadian politics, this is Michael Ignatieff, the recently appointed leader of the Liberal party. As a future possible Prime Minister of Canada, it is a national requirement that he digs kittens. Thanks to CWC tipper Bridgeen.
that man's face is a-MAH-zing. 'nuff said.
Posted by: lauren | May 05, 2009 at 12:51 AM
Looks like he lacks a natural affinity for pets almost as much as he lacks a national vision.
Posted by: jen | May 05, 2009 at 05:32 AM
I wish other world leaders had cats! If I were a PM or a President, I'd have a cat instead of a dog!!!
Posted by: vlee | May 05, 2009 at 05:58 AM
i'd prolly end up with 15.... just cause i could.
Posted by: emily | May 05, 2009 at 06:32 AM
The kitten is saying "Ello I would like some attention" and the man is saying "Oh no!! he's going to eat my face"
Posted by: Bethany | May 05, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Great pic -- It doesn't look like Mike is a cat person. Thus he gets my vote! :)
Posted by: Gord | May 05, 2009 at 09:21 AM
It's no surprise that there have been a lot cat-friendly Canadian Prime Ministers - cat and the Canadian government has a log shared history. For nearly 100 years the Canadian federal government has maintained a cat sanctuary right being the Parliament Buildings - these lovely 'cat condos' are heated during winter and air conditioned during the summer. The kitty maintenance budget comes from donations, mostly from the cat-fancying tourist who visit:
Here it is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mazecanadia/441098783/
DC
Posted by: DC | May 05, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Mimi!
Posted by: Kimber | May 05, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Yay!
Thanks for posting this Chris! :D
Posted by: Bridgeen in TORONTO | May 07, 2009 at 08:00 PM
And then there's William Lyon Mackenzie King, a previous Canadian PM who used to hold seances to communicate with his dead dogs.
Posted by: Jen | May 08, 2009 at 11:52 AM
oh yeah I remembered that.
Posted by: Kayla | May 09, 2009 at 02:53 AM