Alabama: Where You Can't Tell a Skunk from a Politician - Part I

 

You know the old joke: How can you tell a run-over snake from a run-over attorney? There are skid marks in front of the snake....badaboom!

Now it's been reported this past week that the highly elusive spotted skunk has been seen in Cullman County. What should you do if you see one?

Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division is looking for a stinky little friend

We are looking for SPOTTED SKUNKS.

Spotted skunks are a different species than the more commonly-seen striped skunk. If you see a spotted skunk (dead or alive!) please email details to: nicholas.sharp@dcnr.alabama.gov

The info you provide helps our biologists learn more about the habits and distribution of this species. More about them: https://www.outdooralabama.com/carn.../eastern-spotted-skunk

Let's hope that a certain game warden in Colbert County doesn't find any of these.

Now let's turn to political candidates. They range from the incompetent to wife beaters to goodness only knows what else.

There are five candidates for the Lauderdale County Commission Place I. You have to wonder how someone with so much negative press can even consider running for elected office, but Lowery Davis proves that at least some think they can. Davis has been almost universally trounced in his previous positions. Do people pay attention?

Here's an article from Pen-N-Sword concerning Davis' malfeasance while working at the sheriff's department:

Lauderdale Deputy Fiddles

Roads? Animals? Children? All need better protection. The county commission needs to move forward, not take ten steps backward.

How to tell a spotted skunk from a local politician? The skunk can do handstands. The politician can nap in his office while the city burns around him.