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Shampeachment #2
2/9/21. “Let the Games Begin!” Shampeachment 2.1.  The D-Rats are determined to impeach a Private Citizen who is already out of office, because they are terrified of his running for office again. Time Magazine has already revealed that the radical Leftists and Globalist interests Stole (“Fortified”) the 2020 Election, so the D-Rat accusations about Trump’s Jan 6th Speech are trying to prosecute him for telling the truth. Again proving, “When Tyranny is rising, telling the Truth is a revolutionary act.” The Supreme Court had refused to allow several States to submit evidence on massive Vote Fraud by many different methods, “because the States lack “Standing to protest a crooked election in another State.” How else can any Justice be found? If the Plaintiffs can not find a Court where they can present their Evidence? The “Lack of Standing” excuse has been used to prevent Citizen Voters from trying to enforce the “natural born Citizen” requirement for President since 2008. It has not reached the trial stage where the Evidence can be presented. Now being used as a cover-up for massive organized Election Fraud.
Shampeachment 1.0 was used to prosecute Trump for questioning the progress of a Bribery Investigation against VP Joe Biden, in Ukraine for withholding $1 billion in aid unless the prosecutor investigating his son taking a $1 million salary, plus bribes from Burisma, for money laundering, was fired. So Shampeachment 2.0 is Trump being prosecuted for telling the truth about the 2020 Election Steal. Starting on Day 1 the Dems want to violate the 5th Amendment to “Punish Trump if he will not testify.” The first hurdle for the D-rats, “Is the impeachment of a now Private Citizen even Constitutional?’” the answer is NO!  Especially by the Senate Rules limiting the Defense time to present evidence. And Even though all Senators are sworn to base their verdict based on the evidence, the Dems will vote in a block “Guilty” or face the wrath of their Party Leaders. This is a sad Joke of a show-trial against an American, now a private Citizen, but denying him all the protections from criminal and biased Prosecution. This Shampeachment is also unlawful because the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court refused to preside at the trial as required by the Constitution. The main charge against Trump is “Insurrection” for statements he made in a speech Jan 6th. Defense showed video clips of far more inflammatory statements by Dems encouraging riots, and personal attacks against Trump supporters. Trump encouraged a demonstration at the Capitol, but stressed keeping it peaceful and lawful, unlike the Antifa/BLM riots encouraged by Democrat leaders statements and VP Harris’s “Bail Fund” for arrested rioters. “Insurrection” means violence used to overthrow a lawful Govt, but this protest by Trumpers was to try to get a lawful investigation into Vote Fraud where there was much evidence in 7 States uncovered. During this trial, evidence in two more States, Colorado and New Hampshire was added. The Confession by Arturo D’ellio, the Leonardo SpA IT tech who uploaded the encrypted instructions to the Dominion Voting Machines claimed the Vote Totals were changed in 17 States. So only half the States where that type of Vote Stealing happened have been identified so far.
The Shampeachment is also cover for Joe Biden “ruling by Executive Order”. By the end of January, in only 12 days in office, his count was 39. Twice as many as either Trump or Obama. By Feb 12 there were 4 more “classes” of “EOs” added to the Executive Orders, Presidential Memos, and Presidential Proclamations, all have “the color of Law” unless overturned by Congress or “stayed” by court order. They are called “Administrative Orders, Presidential Notices, Presidential Sequestration Orders, and National Security Presidential Memoranda. Where Trumps EOs were to facilitate Economic Growth and cut red tape for needed projects, Biden’s are the opposite. Many are to overturn those Trump orders, to stop oil & gas production and distribution. Gas prices are rapidly rising, from $1.68 a few weeks ago at Murphy, to $2.40 at Tivoli. This is a major economic setback for many Texans who must commute to work. Other EOs include encouraging “trannies” in the military; releasing some 25,000 Illegal Aliens, now called “Migrants”starting Feb19; rejoining WHO, and The Paris Climate Rip-Off; Preserving DACA; over-turning the Ban on Visas to Terrorist Supporting Countries; and US funding for world-wide abortions. We will again be the Tax Cow for the UN, and a Client State for Red China. Remember when Trump used EOs to benefit our economy and facilitate new Jobs, the Left called him a “Dictator”, now Biden is destroying jobs and “Energy Independence” simply to destroy the remnants of the Trump Prosperity. Covid Lockdowns will continue, masks required, and dangerous vaccines will be required to travel, even though the CDC has finally declared HCQ and Ivermectin are safe and effective if used as soon as symptoms appear.  And cheap!  That is what Big Pharma and the D-Rat totalitarians really hate. “Herd Immunity” has always been possible with HCQ and Ivermec, but that does not fit the Agenda. I have medical appointments this month, so I took the preventative dose of Ivermectin by taking 2 m/l of veterinary Ivermec orally. I am not “recommending it”, just saying I have it for my animals, and if I’m going to be “Guinea Pig in the Covid Experiments”, I’m going to choose what Experiment I participate in! I believe in Ivermec a lot more than I believe in Dr Fauxi, Bill Gates, George Soros, the ChiComs, or WHO.

Zebra Mussels are one of the most problematic invasive species in Texas.

How can an innocent clam, bee, or tree bring down an entire ecosystem? If they’re an invasive species, its easier than you might think.
An invasive species is a plant, animal, or even fungus that has been introduced to an area where it doesn’t belong and is causing harm because of it. There are plenty of examples of invasive species in Texas, from the feral hogs in our forests to the red fire ants in our prairies. These species can cause damage to our ecosystems, economy, agriculture, and health.
Invasive species don’t mean to invade- they’re just animals and plants who have been brought to a new place and are trying to survive. The problem is that they don’t face any of the same population-controlling threats that they would in their native habitats. Where at home they might have natural predators, disease, or other limiting factors, here they face no such threats and their populations spiral out of control, wreaking havoc as they go.
Not all non-native species are considered invasive. Tomatoes, for example, are native to South America but were brought here as crops, making them non-native to North America. In order for a species to be considered “invasive” it has to be non-native, cause harm, and thrive in this new environment. So, while tomatoes aren’t necessarily meant to be here, they aren’t going to spread all over your yard, killing the other plants in their path, eventually taking over the entire neighborhood.
An invasive plant like Japanese Privet, however, might do just that. It was brought from Asia to America as an ornamental plant for someone’s lawn and unfortunately spread like wildfire. Once introduced to an area, this shrub forms dense thickets, shading and out-competing many native species. It colonizes rapidly, spreading throughout an area, killing the native plants that insects and birds depend on. Before you know it, what was once a bustling forest full of native plants and animals is now just a graveyard of privet.
Invasive species destroy ecosystems by out-competing native species for resources. They destroy economies and agriculture in much the same way. The Africanized Honey Bee, for example, will out-compete native bees for flowers and hives. Africanized Bees are unreliable honey-makers and pollinators, so bee keepers, honey distributors, and farmers that depend on natural pollination all take a hit when they invade. Industries built on native plants and animals can suffer greatly when invasive species are introduced.
Once an invasive species has arrived in a place and started to flourish, it can be incredibly difficult to eradicate or even manage. Zebra Mussels, for example, have cost the U.S. countless hours, resources and dollars as we try to prevent them from spreading, but their populations are still on the rise. It goes without saying that the best way to keep an invasive species from invading is to never introduce them in the first place.

You can do your part to prevent the spreading of invasive species. If you’re planting new flowers in your yard this spring, why not plant native species? Boost your local ecosystems and economy by removing invasive plant species from your yard and replacing them with the ones that can actually support wildlife! And we don’t expect you’ll be bringing a jar of bees over from Africa, but you can those pet cats, pythons, and parakeets inside and away from native species. Together, we can stop the spread of invasive species!

Feb. 19-28    Crabbing Closure
Mon., March 1    Calhoun County Republican Club
6:00 pm        Red Barn, Port Lavaca
Tues., March 2    Seadrift City Council  7:00 pm   Seadrift City Hall
Tues., March 2    Bunco  7:00 pm  Port O’Connor Community Center
Thurs., March 4    Port O’Connor Service Club  10:00 am    POC Community Center
Mon., March 8    Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce
6:30 pm        POC Community Center
Fri., March 12    Drive By Spaghetti Supper, Bake Sale
5:00 pm until    Port O’Connor Community Center
Sat., March 13    Farmers Market 8:00 – Noon  King Fisher Beach Pavilion
Sun. March  14    Daylight Saving Time Begins (2:00 am)
Thurs., Macrh 18    Port O’Connor Service Club  10:00 am  POC Community Center

This is the time of year when our population increases, not just on the week-ends, but for the whole winter. A few folks have second homes, some are in rentals, but most spend their winters here in one of our RV parks.

There are a dozen or more RV parks in the Port O’Connor/Seadrift area, and they seem to be a bit fuller this year, most likely due to the Covid restrictions in some other states.

Whatever the reason, we welcome these “Winter Texans” and hope they will take full advantage of all we have to offer. And may they return home this spring having experienced a good time thanks to our Texas Hospitality.

Veronica and Mike Warner from Ontario, Canada, have spent the past nine winters at The Two RV Park. From November to April, they enjoy their “quiet little hideaway” . They enjoy the weather and the people, and are happy they discovered Port O’Connor on the internet.

An avid fisherman, John Hase discovered his wintering grounds by researching the internet for a place with good weather and fishing. Northern Minnesota is his home, but in this, his ninth winter here, he is in the process of making Port O’Connor his permanent home.

Tom Ekstrom discovered the magic of Port O’Connor on a fishing trip many years ago. In 1990, he and his wife, Pat, began spending winters here. In 2012, they moved from Colorado to their Port O’Connor home and have become an important part of our community.