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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsA Democratic Party icon visited me at the fire lookout today!
"Jasmine"
Jasmine and her "mom" hike the trails of the Santa Catalina Mountains of southern Arizona picking up the litter the human jackasses leave. They are fixtures on Mt. Lemmon.
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A Democratic Party icon visited me at the fire lookout today! (Original Post)
DemoTex
Jul 2014
OP
Gorgeous and civic minded, a devastating combination for any Democrat! *wink, wink*
freshwest
Jul 2014
#2
Typical Democrat, cleaning up after a bunch of Republicans and getting no credit for the clean up.
happyslug
Jul 2014
#9
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,627 posts)1. My dear DemoTex!
Jasmine is certainly a sturdy example of the Democratic Party!
How lucky you got to meet her and her human counterpart...
It's a great picture as well!
freshwest
(53,661 posts)2. Gorgeous and civic minded, a devastating combination for any Democrat! *wink, wink*
Rhiannon12866
(205,467 posts)3. Awwwwww! Great portrait!
Live and Learn
(12,769 posts)4. Beautiful pic and creature. nt
MADem
(135,425 posts)5. Ain't she a beauty!!!!! Love her! nt
hfojvt
(37,573 posts)6. hee haw
http://www.donkeyrescue.org/plight
"As the Executive Director of a donkey rescue as well as a professional donkey wrangler, I sometimes forget that most people dont know what I know. Doctors understand sickness, dentists understand teeth, lawyers understand law and, well, I understand donkeys. I spend a great deal of time with these animals and I guess you could say that I feel what they feel; I know their thoughts and I understand their actions. But most importantly, I view them as remarkable creatures."
...
"The wild donkeys of America tell as accurate account of our history as any book on the matter. They were brought here as low-level workers. By carrying equipment and pulling carts these sure-footed animals made themselves invaluable to explorers and miners. As times changed and money grew scarce, many donkeys were released into the wild to fend for themselves. The Deserts of Arizona, Nevada, and California were a perfect home for these rugged animals who managed to keep their breed strong and healthy for nearly a century. Now, human intervention is taking its toll."
"As the Executive Director of a donkey rescue as well as a professional donkey wrangler, I sometimes forget that most people dont know what I know. Doctors understand sickness, dentists understand teeth, lawyers understand law and, well, I understand donkeys. I spend a great deal of time with these animals and I guess you could say that I feel what they feel; I know their thoughts and I understand their actions. But most importantly, I view them as remarkable creatures."
...
"The wild donkeys of America tell as accurate account of our history as any book on the matter. They were brought here as low-level workers. By carrying equipment and pulling carts these sure-footed animals made themselves invaluable to explorers and miners. As times changed and money grew scarce, many donkeys were released into the wild to fend for themselves. The Deserts of Arizona, Nevada, and California were a perfect home for these rugged animals who managed to keep their breed strong and healthy for nearly a century. Now, human intervention is taking its toll."
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)7. How completely wonderful.
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,330 posts)8. What a pretty girl!
happyslug
(14,779 posts)9. Typical Democrat, cleaning up after a bunch of Republicans and getting no credit for the clean up.
No Text (n/t)
Hekate
(90,708 posts)10. What a soulful face she has. Thanks for sharing!
Jasmine
xchrom
(108,903 posts)11. du rec.
Scuba
(53,475 posts)12. Thanks to Jasmine and her "mom" for cleaning up. Thanks to you DemoTex for the pic and report!
calikid
(584 posts)13. Many thanks to Jasmine and her "mom".
On a separate note, did you fly in the Neptune?
lunatica
(53,410 posts)14. And a mighty good icon too!
She's lovely. Thanks!
Triana
(22,666 posts)15. And like the Dem party she represents, she also...
...cleans up the mess others (namely GOP in political terms), leave behind.
She's beautiful!
hootinholler
(26,449 posts)16. They pick up litter?
Talented Donkeys!
klook
(12,155 posts)19. Fitting image for the D party
since we're always cleaning up messes left by the Republicans who preceded us!
Octafish
(55,745 posts)17. Humanity's faithful servant.
No matter how big the load -- Donkeys do.
Brother Buzz
(36,440 posts)18. Mrs T is smiling
When she wasn't teaching, she picked up trash (wearing Jasmine's missing straw hat). She even gave the Secret service a scare when she visited the White House to receive an award when thee SS discovered an 'odd lady' following the the press corps picking up trash.
http://www.terwilligerfilms.org/id2.html
littlemissmartypants
(22,691 posts)20. Thank you. nt
LittleGirl
(8,287 posts)21. I can see Mt Lemon from my house
I can sort of. It's over a hill but I can see it.
CottonBear
(21,596 posts)22. What a beauty! I love long ears!
I am an equestrian with a special fondness for donkeys & mules!
Bobbie Jo
(14,341 posts)23. Hi Jasmine!
ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)24. Really nice photo of Jasmine.
She's a beauty.
AAO
(3,300 posts)25. I heart that Donkey. God speed to Jasmine,
Yes, I'm a bleeding heart.
sarge43
(28,941 posts)26. Hello Jasmine
Who's a good girl.
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)27. lol. i expected to see a politician in a suit and tie
calimary
(81,300 posts)28. Yay!!!!
herding cats
(19,564 posts)29. Now that is some beautiful grassroots reporting!
Peace and joy to you all.
Iwillnevergiveup
(9,298 posts)30. Lucky you
EXCELLENT!
pablo_marmol
(2,375 posts)31. Ah man.....thanks for the big grin! NT
longship
(40,416 posts)32. What a very pretty girl.
Your pics are always high art.
R&
cantbeserious
(13,039 posts)33. Thank You For Sharing
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