1. "Running–dog liberals" apparently seemed too pejorative, so the survey went with "pro–government conservatives," a term that might have caused Ronald Reagan to spontaneously combust.

2. Most famously it was used during the Cultural Revolution, when capitalist running dog was one of the worst terms of abuse.

3. What matters here is that so–called policy–makers of Japan are not feeling ashamed of the deplorable position of their own country which has been reduced to the most faithful running dog of the U.S.

4. Otherwise, people would start calling me a traitor or an American running dog." Occasionally, though, Zhao said he felt he had to speak out, no matter how sensitive the subject.

5. Mia Farrow urges China to help stop Darfur killings in Hong Kong Olympics protest At last, something for China to celebrate: The 23–mile bridge that is the longest in the world The majority of Hong Kong‘s Chinese population cheered as the torch passed through, but many carried signs that said "Olympic flame for democracy" and "Build a democratic China." One group of seven pro–democracy activists were overwhelmed by torch supporters, who drowned out their slogans with insults like "running dog," "traitor" and "get out!" The seven activists, holding a banner that said, "Return power to the people," were surrounded by 80 police and eventually ducked into a police vehicle for protection.