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There are several cultivators that are breeding other Ulmus cultigens to replace the Ulmus americana which disappeared from the landscape due to dutch elm disease infestation. Out here we have a species that grows well in the high desert that was planted here during the dust bowl. We have two in our backyard which provides shade from the intense Western summer sun. This species, Ulmus pumila 'Siberian elm' has any number of problems, but if cared for can be a great tree.

Ulmus parvifolia 'Chinese elm' is an interesting choice for a bonsai tree. The bark is my favorite feature of that particular species.

There have been times on here when I wanted precision that I would take an hour to write a 100 word paragraph. Made myself crazy. At least I have become less wordy and hopefully more precise in context.

May I suggest this book? I read and used it when I was studying at Ohio State and it really improved my skill in reducing wordiness. That is not say you are not a good writer, but just comes off a bit wordy. If this offends you then disregard. BTW, I reduced wordiness by a least 50% https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Well-Classic-Guide-Nonfiction/dp/0060891548

I was speaking to RC's characterization of the 'liberal media' as being communist and continually lying. That is all I said which is in direct contradiction to your indictment of me. (See bold) I know how the big lie works and am in agreement with you on that.

I never said the media was unbiased, but questioned the so called 'liberal media' meme and the accusations that all are published lies by these organizations. Questioning sweeping generalizations is just basic for any critical thinking.

I agree in that infrastructure is a major problem that needs addressed sooner than later. I have seen some bridges that I have not wanted to cross.

Let me see. Who on this forum should be drafted first?

There are times when I think the draft should be instituted so that people will wake up and question. Certainly woke me up! As you know, the military can be a shocking experience where some question deeply.

http://www.pv-tech.org/news/sunpower_to_develop_100mw_plant_in_boulder_city_nevada This system is massive a grows larger by the day. I have seen it many times. https://www.google.com/search?q=solar+farms+below+Boulder+City+NV&ie=&oe=#q=copper+mountain+solar+photos One phase of the solar farm.

You and I grew up during the peak of the cold war and have a good idea as to the fear mongering then. Lest we forget about the communist fear mongering regarding Nam.

In my travels further West I see more evidence of solar and wind farms. As far as I know, all oil in this country goes on the world market.

Liberal media are controlled by some communist agenda? Are you informed as to what communist propaganda is? Rush and others have started this meme with no proof or analysis but ranting narratives.

That and the Keystone pipeline will create many jobs for a few years and once construction is finished a few maintenance persons which numbers in less than twenty will be permanent.

You are lumping, generalizing and accusing all media that you don't agree with liberal and lying. Furthermore, I was citing historical precedent as to how the meme liberal media has been used. So far no one has defined what liberal media actually means except the implication that the Democrats are responsible and at fault. BTW, liberal media was associated with communists and Jews in Germany, whether a Jewish person was one or not. All caps are considered shouting.

Would you refrain from characterizing the media as liberal. I posted on this in the talk Trump thread and compared historical events from the 30's in which the media was called the 'liberal media'. That is a very loaded and generalized term. When I see one using this meme, I immediately associate that person with the likes of Rush Limbaugh. Not in every way of course.

What is with the persistent SQL error? This must be the only site in the entire universe with this problem.

Allegedly he sold all of his shares, but there is no public disclosure as far as I know.

According to the AP Twitter post, Trump has authorized both the Dakota and Keystone access pipelines. https://twitter.com/AP

I may have a comment or two later and thanks for the input.

Slanderous? Moreover, who am I slandering? I mentioned no names or pointed fingers at anyone. Please retract. We already went though this business regarding Soros on another thread.

You provide a link to Poynter which owns a major newspaper and I am supposed to conclude what? Make a reasonable assessment based on one organization? Stop the patronizing BS toward me. Perhaps you are part of the alt-right.

It borders on bigotry and anti-Semitism which I will fight against such on this site! Stop telling me how I feel!

Well said! I am with you on this! Banality is the new normal, here and elsewhere online.