A Democratic Party icon visited me at the fire lookout today!

[DemoTex]

"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.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

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]

2. Gorgeous and civic minded, a devastating combination for any Democrat! *wink, wink*

[Rhiannon12866]

3. Awwwwww! Great portrait!

[Live and Learn]

4. Beautiful pic and creature. nt

[MADem]

5. Ain't she a beauty!!!!! Love her! nt

[hfojvt]

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 don’t 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]

7. How completely wonderful.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

8. What a pretty girl!

[happyslug]

9. Typical Democrat, cleaning up after a bunch of Republicans and getting no credit for the clean up.

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[Hekate]

10. What a soulful face she has. Thanks for sharing!

Jasmine

[xchrom]

11. du rec.

[Scuba]

12. Thanks to Jasmine and her "mom" for cleaning up. Thanks to you DemoTex for the pic and report!

[calikid]

13. Many thanks to Jasmine and her "mom".

On a separate note, did you fly in the Neptune?

[lunatica]

14. And a mighty good icon too!

She's lovely. Thanks!

[Triana]

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]

16. They pick up litter?

Talented Donkeys!

[klook]

19. Fitting image for the D party

since we're always cleaning up messes left by the Republicans who preceded us!

[Octafish]

17. Humanity's faithful servant.

No matter how big the load -- Donkeys do.

[Brother Buzz]

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]

20. Thank you. nt

[LittleGirl]

21. I can see Mt Lemon from my house

I can sort of. It's over a hill but I can see it.

[CottonBear]

22. What a beauty! I love long ears!

I am an equestrian with a special fondness for donkeys & mules!

[Bobbie Jo]

23. Hi Jasmine!

[ohheckyeah]

24. Really nice photo of Jasmine.

She's a beauty.

[AAO]

25. I heart that Donkey. God speed to Jasmine,

Yes, I'm a bleeding heart.

[sarge43]

26. Hello Jasmine

Who's a good girl.

[Liberal_in_LA]

27. lol. i expected to see a politician in a suit and tie

[calimary]

28. Yay!!!!

[herding cats]

29. Now that is some beautiful grassroots reporting!

Peace and joy to you all.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

30. Lucky you

EXCELLENT!

[pablo_marmol]

31. Ah man.....thanks for the big grin! NT

[longship]

32. What a very pretty girl.

Your pics are always high art.
R&

[cantbeserious]

33. Thank You For Sharing

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