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Alien Attack

1/17/2016

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No, this is not a Trump-style rant against illegal immigrants. Nor is it about some cheesy sci-fi movie. It’s about a real invasion; of plants, animals and even viruses. Examples abound. The Everglades is overrun with pythons. Asian carp are a serious problem in the Mississippi River basin. The emerald ash borer is devastating our ashes. West Nile virus has killed over a thousand Americans. I could go on and on.
Sometimes the invasions are accidental. The zebra mussel came over in a ship’s ballast. Ornamental plants and exotic pets escape into the wild. Sometimes it is deliberate, though misguided. Kudzu was introduced as an ornamental plant, erosion preventer and cattle food. Now it’s known as the plant that ate the South. An organization known as the American Acclimatazion Society gave us the startling, allegedly because Shakespeare mentioned it.
Enormous resources are devoted to fighting these pests. Much of this effort requires large organizations. However, there is still much we can do. Get rid of invasive ornamentals. Clean boots before entering a sensitive area. If camping, don’t bring firewood from the outside. Volunteer to help eradication efforts at a nearby nature preserve.
This doesn’t generate the headlines like discussions on immigration or generate the buzz of a new sci-fi movie but it is a serious issue that deserves our attention.

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    Hi! My name is Dave. I'm in my 60s and live in Indiana. I'll write about whatever is on my mind but most posts will be political. I'm a centrist who thinks both sides are on the wrong path.

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At long last this idiotic shutdown is over. Hopefully cooler heads prevail and it doesn’t start up again.

The real story is that 800,000 government workers are back on the job and many millions of people are no longer inconvenienced.

Unfortunately, that is not the story we are hearing in the media. Their story is about how Speaker Pelosi beat President Trump. He got himself into this mess. She decided that all that mattered was winning. The harm done to the people involved was of no concern whatsoever. A good leader puts the good of the people over political gamesmanship,

it would be nice to think that both people have learned their lesson and will try to do what is best for the
country. I sure wouldn’t bet on it.
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