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“I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” — Voltaire Gov. Sisolak opposed to tighter food stamp rules By Thomas Mitchell en eligibility requirements for food Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has stamps under the Supplemental Nu- joined 16 other Democratic gover- trition Assistance Program. Instead nors to pen a letter to Agriculture of allowing states to automatically Secretary Sonny Perdue demand- issue food stamps to anyone receiv- ing that a proposed change in the LQJDQ\IHGHUDOZHOIDUHEHQHÀWV rules for food stamp eligibility be households would be eligible only dropped. if they receive at least $50 a month This summer the Agriculture for six months or more from the Department unveiled plans to tight- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program. “For too long, this loophole has My Point been used to effectively bypass im- portant eligibility guidelines. Too RIWHQVWDWHVKDYHPLVXVHGWKLVÁH[- of View ibility without restraint,” Secretary By Rolando Larraz Perdue said in a statement. The food Back in 2015 when no one was Governors of these states oppose changes in food stamp eligibility rules. (See Food Stamp Rules, Page 3) sure if they wanted to support the GOP candidate for president, we had a political sign in front of our building that said Trump for Correcting our opinion on President; it was even before Mike Pence was the appointee for Vice President. local Attorney Ben Childs Later on, when Mike Pence was the chosen one for Vice President, By Rolando Larraz Perhaps because he was “too very good and dedicated parent, even if I did not particularly like Las Vegas Tribune close to home,” we did not realize others have seen him as a very him, the sign proclaiming Trump/ For years this newspaper has that Ben Childs is not what we used controlling father who did/does not Pence 2016 was placed in front of been the only defender of local Las to believe about him, and for the let his children out of his sight; and our building. Vegas attorney Benjamin Childs, record, we have to accept the fact we even felt sorry for him when his Later, criminal cowards vandal- AKA Ben Childs, and we never that we were Ben Childs’ campaign daughter, during an interview with L]HGRXURIÀFHVDQGWKUHZRXUVLJQV thought to look at him in the same manager when he dared to run a family court arbitrator, yelled at RQWKHÁRRULQSURWHVWDJDLQVWRXU vein as we look at the rest of the against Judge Elissa Cadish. him, “I hate you, I hate you” while right to choose the candidates we other Nevada attorneys while ev- He suffered the pain of seeing we were looking at him as a good liked and we wanted to win. eryone else who had a difference his wife leaving him for another father. Despite the fact that I did not of opinion kept their mouths shut. man, a Black man; he still suffers Someone asked a very valid like or trust Mike Pence, we had We erroneously defended At- the pain of seeing his children question about his children and we the signs on the front lawn of our torney Benjamin Childs, AKA Ben turning against him and now we echo that same question: why does building and the same criminals Childs, above anything and against have to wonder the same things and his daughter hate him so much as to vandalized our building. everyone’s opinion, believing he ask the same questions others have confront him in front of strangers? This all happened before Wayne was better than people’s opinions asked before. Why would such a good father Allyn Root came aboard, before of him were. BEN CHILDS While we thought him to be a (See Ben Childs, Page 5) Charles Muñoz became the Di- rector of the Trump campaign for Nevada and Arizona, and before The Supreme Court comes to his tiny little campaign office was opened on an obscure second ÁRRURIDEXLOGLQJLQWKHPLGGOH of nowhere that I and the Las Trump’s aid on immigration Vegas Tribune criticized so much By Chris Mills Rodrigo while battles over its legality con- that Charles Muñoz displayed a The Hill tinue. serious hatred against me and this The Supreme Court has repeat- The new rule is essentially a newspaper. edly come to President Trump’s blanket rejection of asylum-seekers Las Vegas Tribune was, like it aid over the border, bolstering his who pass through Mexico before or not, the very first newspaper efforts to build a wall and turn aside arriving at the southern border, de- in America that endorsed Donald migrants seeking asylum on the nying entrance to almost all Central J. Trump for president, but now southern border. American migrants, who make up everyone claims that honor. The latest example came the majority of the recent surge in Our radio station and our news- Wednesday night, when the court border-crossers. paper were able to see the reality of issued an unsigned order allowing The order included a singeing the administration’s stringent new dissent from two of the court’s our future even if today every one asylum policy to remain in place (See Immigration, Page 6) claims that distinction. Why am I talking like that now, you may ask and I am going to be as honest as possible without hurting Newspaper is lying; LVMPD does not discriminate the feelings of those political gurus that claim to know everything; against Sheriff and head of the PIO political foe those who jump on the winning By Sunny Day as a little obedient child would do, to so the business manager was wagon at the last minute hoping Las Vegas Tribune MISSING he did as he was told and waited very concerned for the safety and that no one notices their instability The alarm was running, the voic- outside for the help. The waiting WKHOLIHRIDOOSROLFHRIÀFHUVULVNLQJ and their last-minute jumping on es inside the store clearly showed lasted two hours, from eleven in the their lives. the winning wagon. that there were people inside the evening until one in the morning For the next three days the store It did happen before, not only VWRUHWKHDODUPFRPSDQ\QRWLÀHG to no avail and no cops arriving to owners were very concerned about in the presidential arena, but in the the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police help a citizen, a business owner in the end result of the shooting and judicial arena also, when Las Vegas Department as also did the store distress. they were all glued to the televi- Attorney Jackie Glass ran against manager on duty on his way to the The excuse was very simple; sion set and reading the only daily District Court Judge Jeff Sobel; location. there was a shooting that the entire newspaper in a city of close to three many attorneys were very upset The 911 Police operator, during police department was responding million people but no shootings with us and many even asked why a telephone conversation, instructed to; it must have been a very serious were reported. I was rocking the boat when Judge the store manager to “stay outside and big deal kind of shooting for the Neither the newspaper nor the Sobel was “one of them.” and wait for the police to arrive” so IN ACTION entire police department to respond (See Discrimination, Page 5) Later when Jackie Glass won the election and became the judge that no one wanted “to rock the boat,” On the Menu: GOP Primary Bait for 2020 those same attorneys were seated By Chuck Muth like Democrats. at the Court House Cafe waiting At Adam Laxalt’s Basque Fry On votes to raise taxes, expand for Judge Glass to arrive (and if this weekend, media reports indi- government and restrict individual someone doubts what I am saying, cate the recurring theme by speak- liberties (especially gun rights), a call me and I will give their names ers this year was pretty much along Republican who votes with Dem- to Judge Glass and her husband so the same line as last year: Don’t ocrats is no better than a Democrat they can verify every word I am turn Nevada into East California. who does so. saying, even if I have the feeling To prevent such a catastrophe, Actually, they’re worse. We that they already know what I am we need to elect more conserva- EXPECT Democrats to vote like talking about.) tives. It’s that simple. socialists. We should expect better A very nice and respected at- Not just more Republicans; out of Republicans. torney in our city ran for judge, more CONSERVATIVE Repub- Too often in years gone by Re- and two other attorneys who were licans. publican voters in the general elec- supporting a corrupt judge named We won’t hold off the charging tion have had a choice between a (See My Point of View, Page 2) hordes with Republicans who vote (See GOP Primary, Page 4) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2019 NASCAR Vegas Restart Runs with Yellowstone Cast By Denise Mraz Las Vegas Tribune The South Point NASCAR Las Vegas 400 heats up the track for its Championship Series this weekend. NASCAR Grand Marshall and ac- tor Cole Hauser as ‘Rip Wheeler’ accompanied by Yellowstone Cast members Denim Richards, ‘Colby’ and Ian Bohen ‘Ryan’ took center VWDJHZKLOHFDVWPDWHVÀQLVKÀOPLQJ in Utah to cap Season 3. Kevin Costner stars as a Mon- tana rancher ‘John Dutton’ just signed for seven seasons. His band ‘Modern West’ was entertaining at a private party as part of the NA- SCAR festivities. trophy, but out of the money for in November in Indianapolis in- of the 70,000 fans total expected ÁDJVVXSSRUWHGWKHSURMHFWLRQZLWK Jimmy Johnson is a racer in the WKLVÀQDOVHYHQVHULHV/DV9HJDV cluding 16 drivers competing for to generate $90 million in revenue more RVs this year than last year. ÀHOGWKDWLVEXUQLQJUXEEHUIRUWKH LVWKHÀUVWUDFHRIWKHÀQDOVHYHQ the grand prize. projected for Valley businesses. 7UDFNRIÀFLDOVFRPPHQWHGDWWKH sponsored by Monster Energy for Racing is big business for Las But the RV overflow parking media center attendance was up the Cup Series which culminates Vegas, with 60,000 out-of-towners ÀOOHGZLWK7UXPSDQG$PHULFDQ from last year. TRIBUNE My Point of View VOL. 21, NO. 30 (Continued from Page 1) did not write bad about you; it was do not kiss their rear end. he is. Doug Smith wanted to have a cam- the opposite. I said that ‘those two I like former Sheriff Bill Young, No one may have more mon- FOUNDER paign fundraising for Smith, and attorneys were trying to use you but I did not like his friend Doug ey than Steve Wynn and when I Rolando Larraz decided to place that new candidate to help their corrupt friend, Judge Gillespie and I told him so when found out that he “stabbed me in on the invitation also to help clean Smith,” and I clearly explained to he asked me for the newspaper’s the back,” I never defended him PUBLISHER his name. that young lady that she has a very endorsement. again, but when I saw that people AND I was visiting Judge Bill Ke- clean name, a good reputation and “Can your newspaper endorse were being unfair to him, I raised EDITOR IN CHIEF Rolando Larraz phart when that decent and honest they needed someone like her to me?” Gillespie asked, and I very my voice and defended him because candidate walked in to Judge Ke- help the corrupt Judge Smith and clearly told him that I cannot; when I do not like injustice. GENERAL MANAGER phart’s chamber, and the executive everyone in that little reception he pressured me for a reason, I told My name is Rolando Larraz, and Perly Viasmensky assistant to the judge very politely room agreed with me. him very clearly that I did think as always, I approved this column. asked the former candidate if she You see, I don’t talk behind he was good sheriff material. He Rolando Larraz is Editor in MANAGING EDITOR knew me. people’s backs and I do not hide never spoke to me again and I’m Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. Maramis Choufani The judge candidate responded behind anyone’s back to say what still sleeping every night and eating His column appears weekly in this that she knew me and that I wrote I have to say. three meals a day. newspaper. To contact Rolando PRODUCTION a bad article about her, but be- I don’t care how much money I do not kiss any one’s butt, I Larraz, email him at: Rlarraz@ Don Snook cause I knew who everyone was, the person has if I do not like that don’t care how much money the lasvegastribune.com or at 702- I responded very clearly, “No, I person, I do not bow to them and person may have or who he thinks 272-4634. ASSOCIATE EDITOR Colleen Lloyd

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To receive a complimentary link to every new issue of the Las Vegas Tribune, please send an email to [email protected] and give us the email address where you would like your copy sent. We look forward to having you as a subscriber to our publication. September 18-24, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 3 Presidential Penstroke Politics Chronicles: So who is on the Annex List? By Denise Mraz sion or control of any United States tivities described in subsections (a) Political Contributor person or the following persons are (iii)(A) through (E) of this section; The White House cancelled blocked and may not be transferred, (iv) persons whose property and National Emergency Acts which paid, exported, withdrawn, or oth- interests in property were blocked previously gave Congress sweeping erwise dealt in: pursuant to Executive Order 12947, and unlimited power to carry out (i) persons listed in the Annex as amended, on or after January totalitarian controls. They were to this order; 23, 1995, and remained blocked erased in an unprecedented and (ii) foreign persons determined immediately prior to the effective unreported momentous Executive by the Secretary of State, in con- date of this order. Order at midnite proceeding 9/11. sultation with the Secretary of the (b) The Secretary of the Treasury Leaders of entities, all property Treasury, the Attorney General, is hereby authorized to prohibit the including money, blocked. This and the Secretary of Homeland opening, and prohibit or impose neutralizes every terrorist named Security: strict conditions on the maintaining, group, and as the order states may (A) to have committed or have in the United States, of a correspon- also block entities ‘pursuant to the attempted to commit, to pose a dent account or payable-through order of’ which gives National VLJQLÀFDQWULVNRIFRPPLWWLQJRU DFFRXQWRIDQ\IRUHLJQÀQDQFLDO Security Administration ‘total and to have participated in training to institution that the Secretary of the complete control of any and all 'DYLG0DOSDVV7UHDVXU\RIÀFLDODQGQRPLQHHIRU:RUOG%DQN3UHVLGHQW commit acts of terrorism that threat- Treasury, in consultation with the persons and their property’ on the The second biggest and inher- United Nations Security Council en the security of United States Secretary of State, has determined, annex list. ently intertwined cartel, but many resolutions, including Resolution nationals or the national security, on or after the effective date of this So who’s on the Annex List? WLPHVODUJHULQVFRSHLVWKLVÀQDQ- 1373 of September 28, 2001, Res- foreign policy, or economy of the order, has knowingly conducted or POTUS didn’t stop at ‘to have cial crimes by anti-Americans. As olution 1526 of January 30, 2004, United States; or IDFLOLWDWHGDQ\VLJQLÀFDQWWUDQVDF- materially assisted, sponsored, or stated in the order, “prohibit the Resolution 1988 of June 17, 2011, (B) to be a leader of an entity: tion on behalf of any person whose provided financial, material, or opening, and prohibit or impose Resolution 1989 of June 17, 2011, (1) listed in the Annex to this property and interests in property technological support for, or goods strict conditions on the maintaining, Resolution 2253 of December 17, order; or are blocked pursuant to this order. or services to or in support of, an in the United States, of a correspon- 2015, Resolution 2255 of Decem- (2) whose property and interests (c) The prohibitions in subsec- act of terrorism,’ which brings to dent account or payable-through ber 21, 2015, Resolution 2368 of in property are blocked pursuant to tions (a) and (b) of this section ap- mind immediately the spy scandal DFFRXQWRIDQ\IRUHLJQÀQDQFLDO July 20, 2017, and Resolution 2462 a determination by the Secretary of ply except to the extent provided by of the Brothers Imran, Abid and institution....” of March 28, 2019, State pursuant to this order; statutes, or in regulations, orders, Jamal Awan working for Pelosi, To top it all off, a new World I, DONALD J. TRUMP, Presi- (iii) persons determined by directives, or licenses that may be Schumer, and Wasserman-Schultz Bank President to carry out Trump’s dent of the United States of Amer- the Secretary of the Treasury, in issued pursuant to this order, and who were found to have been trans- plan to return all nations to their ica, find that it is necessary to consultation with the Secretary of notwithstanding any contract en- ferring security secrets to places VRYHUHLJQÀQDQFLDOVWDWHLVEHLQJ consolidate and enhance sanctions State, the Secretary of Homeland tered into or any license or permit and persons afar, compromising installed. David Malpass is ap- to combat acts of terrorism and Security, and the Attorney General: granted prior to the effective date national security with downloads proved to lead the World Bank. Mr. threats of terrorism by foreign (A) to be owned, controlled, of this order.” of maps, passwords, high clearance Malpass, a Wall Street veteran and terrorists, acts that are recognized or directed by, or to have acted or Sec. 2. Section 5 of Executive ÀOHVWUDQVIHURIPLOLWDU\VHFUHWVDQG D7UHDVXU\RIÀFLDOLVDORQJWLPH and condemned in the above-ref- purported to act for or on behalf of, Order 13224 is amended by re- other memorandum—no, he didn’t critic of the international agency’s erenced United Nations Security directly or indirectly, any person placing the reference to subsection stop there. lending practices. This is the lynch- Council resolutions. Accordingly, whose property and interests in 1(d) with a reference to subsection He struck right at the heart of pin act that will bring about change I hereby terminate the national property are blocked pursuant to 1(a)(iii). every person sending money out away from One World Government emergency declared in Executive this order; Sec. 3. 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In or- are blocked pursuant to this order; to an executive department or agen- The PizzaGate/PedoIsland Ex- ing us soon to decode it all for us… der to build upon the initial steps (C) to have materially assisted, cy, or head thereof; or ecutive Order of 12/21/2017 to stop stay tuned. taken in Executive Order 12947, to VSRQVRUHGRUSURYLGHGÀQDQFLDO (ii) the functions of the Direc- KXPDQWUDIÀFNLQJZDVUHSRUWHGE\ Reprint in Full of the further strengthen and consolidate material, or technological support WRURIWKH2IÀFHRI0DQDJHPHQW me on 12/22/2017 and at that time Executive Order on Modernizing sanctions to combat the continuing for, or goods or services to or in and Budget relating to budgetary, even I had no clue babies’ beating Sanctions to Combat Terrorism threat posed by international terror- support of, an act of terrorism as administrative, or legislative pro- hearts were being cut out of their Executive Order on ism, and in order to take additional GHÀQHGLQVHFWLRQ G RIWKLVRUGHU posals. live abortion birth bodies with Modernizing Sanctions steps to deal with the national or any person whose property and (b) This order shall be imple- scissors to be sold for black market to Combat Terrorism emergency declared in Executive interests in property are blocked mented consistent with applicable Luciferian ritual, or that 8 million Issued on: September 10, 2019 Order 13224 of September 23, pursuant to this order; law and subject to the availability children were missing annually, By the authority vested in me as 2001, with respect to the continuing (D) to have participated in train- of appropriations. until I investigated it. I had never President by the Constitution and and immediate threat of grave acts ing related to terrorism provided (c) This order is not intended to, heard of Jeffrey Epstein in 2017 the laws of the United States of of terrorism and threats of terrorism by any person whose property and and does not, create any right or or the shocking involvement of America, including the Internation- committed by foreign terrorists, interests in property are blocked EHQHÀWVXEVWDQWLYHRUSURFHGXUDO Disney executives. al Emergency Economic Powers which include acts of terrorism that pursuant to this order; enforceable at law or in equity But I had read in 2015 any Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEE- threaten the Middle East peace pro- ( WREHDOHDGHURURIÀFLDORIDQ by any party against the United President that was to succeed in the PA), the National Emergencies Act cess, it is hereby ordered as follows: entity whose property and interests States, its departments, agencies, or removal of Deep State would have (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), the United Section 1. Section 1 of Execu- in property are blocked pursuant to: HQWLWLHVLWVRIÀFHUVHPSOR\HHVRU WRÀUVWWDNHGRZQWKH6DWDQLF3H- Nations Participation Act of 1945 tive Order 13224 is hereby amend- (1) a determination by the Sec- agents, or any other person. dophile Network, a $100 billion in- (22 U.S.C. 287c) (UNPA), and ed to read as follows: retary of the Treasury pursuant to Sec. 4. This order is effective at dustry Worldwide with $8,000,000 section 301 of title 3, United States “Section 1. (a) All property and this order; or 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on missing annually. Code; and in view of multiple interests in property that are in the (2) subsection (a)(iv) of this September 10, 2019. United States, that hereafter come section; or DONALD J. TRUMP Food Stamp Rules within the United States, or that are (F) to have attempted or con- THE WHITE HOUSE, or hereafter come within the posses- spired to engage in any of the ac- September 9, 2019. (Continued from Page 1) also claims there is no evidence stamp program uses federal money the current eligibility rule leads to but it is administered by states and an increase in food stamps being local governments. directed to ineligible households. According to press accounts, Actually, this past year a Min- the change in rules would drop 3 QHVRWDPLOOLRQDLUHWHVWLÀHGEHIRUH million of the 36 million people his state’s legislature that — to MOVING? MOVING? currently receiving food stamps and prove a point — he applied and save taxpayers billions of dollars received $300 a month in food a year. stamps for 19 months. Though he “If this rule takes effect, hun- had property and assets in excess NEED A TRUCK? NEED A TRUCK? GUHGVRIWKRXVDQGVRIEHQHÀFLDULHV of a million dollars, he technically across the United States, including had no income. He said he gave an 46,000 individuals right here in equivalent amount to charity. Nevada, would lose access to ba- Democratic lawmakers in Wash- sic food assistance,” Gov. Sisolak ington also oppose the tightening said in a press release announcing of eligibility rules, The Wall Street opposition to the change. “This is Journal quotes Senate Minority an absolutely unconscionable act Leader Chuck Schumer of New that would have dire impacts on the York as saying, “To cut money for most vulnerable populations in our people who need to be fed is just state, especially those with disabil- another example of the heartless- ities, the elderly, and low-income ness of this administration,” adding children on free and reduced-price that lawmakers will try to beat back school meals.” the proposal. The governor said the change “As governors, we urge you to would result in a loss of nearly $10 rescind this rule to preserve the million a month for the Nevada ÁH[LELOLW\QHHGHGWRPHHWWKHIRRG economy, though the Foundation and nutrition needs of the low-in- for Government Accountability come populations in our states,” the estimates such a change could save governors’ letter concludes. “We Nevada taxpayers $77 million a should be working together, at the year and the nation as much as $7 state and national levels, with the billion a year. common goals of protecting and The governors’ letter states, supporting the most vulnerable “We shouldn’t be making it harder among us, ensuring all children for struggling Americans to make have healthy food on their plates, ends meet and put food on the ta- and making every effort to ensure ble — which is what this proposed all families have the opportunity regulation would do. As governors, to transition out of poverty and we strongly urge you to rescind this achieve the American dream.” proposed rule.” The governors are arguing for The letter also complains that wasting taxpayer dollars on people the change would mean higher who do not truly qualify for assis- Your friendly neighborhood dealer at: Your friendly neighborhood dealer at: administrative costs for states, tance under the original intent of though a couple of paragraphs later the law. The current lax rules waste the letter claims that to qualify for billions of taxpayer dollars. 716 South 10th Street 716 South 10th Street food stamps all households are Other governors signing the subject to an interview and must letter include those of the states of (Near the corner of 10th and Charleston) (Near the corner of 10th and Charleston) provide “thorough documentation Michigan, Washington, California, to demonstrate that their monthly Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, income and expenses, such as hous- Illinois, Maine, Montana, New Jer- (702) 262-0703 (702) 262-0703 ing and child care costs, leave them sey, New York, New Mexico, North with not enough income to afford Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania access to adequate food.” The letter and Wisconsin.

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Your friendly neighborhood dealer at: Your friendly neighborhood dealer at: 716 South 10th Street 716 South 10th Street (Near the corner of 10th and Charleston) (Near the corner of 10th and Charleston) (702) 262-0703 (702) 262-0703 Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2019 Times correction gives GOP lifeline in the latest Kavanaugh controversy By Niall Stanage points. Two years later, the Demo- tee spokesman emailed reporters on The Hill cratic edge over Republicans with Monday afternoon to slam what he New allegations against Brett that group had grown to 20 points termed “a ridiculous smear” against Kavanaugh have sparked a politi- in the midterm elections. Kavanaugh by the Times. The cal furor, but the picture has been The Kavanaugh furor also re- spokesman, Steve Guest, asserted complicated by a media misstep. focuses the spotlight on the presi- that the episode “shows just how A Sunday New York Times story dent’s own checkered history with far Trump derangement syndrome highlighted a fresh sexual miscon- women — a record that infamously has engulfed the elite media and the duct complaint against the Supreme includes the “Access Hollywood” Democrat Party.” Court justice, only to belatedly clar- tape of him boasting about grabbing Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) ify that the woman involved is said women by the genitals, as well as tweeted Monday afternoon that by friends to have no recollection a number of allegations of sexual in his position as chairman of the of the incident. assault. Senate Judiciary Committee, “I Conservatives have seized on While Democrats do not expect promise you Justice Kavanaugh that point to blame the media for either Trump’s record or the Kava- will not be impeached over these a supposed witch hunt against naugh allegations to cause cracks in scurrilous accusations.” Kavanaugh. the Republican base, they say they Senate Majority Leader Mitch They say that prior outrage FRXOGLQÁXHQFHPRGHUDWHYRWHUV³ McConnell (R-Ky.) also blasted about the treatment of Kavanaugh not only in the presidential election Democrats for “hysterically” call- was a key motivating factor for but in the battle for the Senate, ing for Kavanaugh’s impeachment. right-leaning voters to turn out in Democratic anger against Kavana- Hill they saw no reason to believe where a number of vulnerable Re- Kavanaugh himself has pre- last year’s midterm elections — and XJKZKRZDVQDUURZO\FRQÀUPHG those people were over-reaching. publicans are trying to defend their viously denied all allegations of they assert the same pattern could to his position by the Senate last “I think Democrats need to stand seats next year. wrongdoing. be repeated in the wake of the cur- year despite allegations from a third on principle. I think Democratic “Nationally, Republicans have The president, in a Sunday rent controversy. woman, Christine Blasey Ford, that voters expect that, and they expect proven that allegations of sexual ha- tweet, suggested the justice should But their argument skips past he had sexually assaulted her while consistency,” said consultant Tara rassment don’t seem to make much sue for libel, and that the allegations the fact that the same Times story placing a hand over her mouth at a Dowdell, who also noted that Dem- of a difference, because otherwise ZHUHDQDWWHPSWWRLQÁXHQFHKLV also found that at least seven people party in the 1980s. ocrats had moved against mem- Donald Trump would not have been decisions from the bench. were aware of a pre-existing charge: Several Democratic presidential bers of their own party who have their nominee,” said Democratic Doug Heye, a former communi- that Kavanaugh, while a student at candidates, including Sens. Eliza- been accused of sexual misdeeds, strategist Julie Roginsky. “But for cations director for the Republican Yale, had pulled out his penis and beth Warren (Mass.) and Kamala notably former Sen. Al Franken someone like [Sen. Susan] Collins, National Committee, told The Hill thrust it toward a female student of Harris (Calif.), former Rep. Beto (D-Minn.). ZKRVHYRWH>WRFRQÀUP.DYDQDXJK@ the confusion over the new allega- the time, Deborah Ramirez. O’Rourke (Texas) and former Cab- Dowdell suggesting that the new was already problematic, I would tion against Kavanaugh meant “it The newspaper’s story, adapted inet secretary Julián Castro, have Kavanaugh controversy was likely be hard-pressed to believe that appears that the New York Times from a book by Times reporters called for Kavanaugh’s impeach- to hurt the GOP, especially with Maine voters will overlook this.” has essentially given the Trump Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly, ment since the weekend. female voters. Dedicated partisans can seem campaign an in-kind contribution.” also noted that the two FBI agents So, too, has progressive icon 7KHUHLVVLJQLÀFDQWHYLGHQFHLQ to reside in different universes But that argument will cut no who interviewed Ramirez found Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opinion polls that the Republican form each other in today’s polar- LFHZLWKÀJXUHVRQWKHOHIWVXFKDV her “credible” and that the bureau (D-N.Y.). Party and President Trump are in ized political climate, however. Ocasio-Cortez. In a Monday tweet, had not interviewed any of the 25 Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has particular peril in this respect. Republicans are convinced that she accused Kavanaugh of having people whom her lawyers said said he would “support any appro- In 2016, Democratic presidential voters will recoil from what is, in told a “lie under oath to secure a might have evidence to corroborate priate constitutional mechanism” nominee Hillary Clinton bested their telling, an unfair attempt to tar Supreme Court seat.” her account. to make Kavanaugh “accountable.” Trump among white college-ed- Kavanaugh’s name. “He must be impeached,” the Those details have rejuvenated Democratic strategists told The ucated women by 7 percentage A Republican National Commit- New York congresswoman insisted. GOP Primary (Continued from Page 1) chalked up an even more embar- publican in the primary. “The Big Selloutski” Oscarson. So If they’re voting badly and rep- Democrat candidate and go-along- rassing 42. Incumbent Assembly Repub- I’m undecided on this race at this resenting a district where voting to-get-along mushy moderate Re- On the conservative scale by the licans who, based on the GOP time, but would absolutely be open like a Democrat isn’t arguably nec- publican. As such, they default to ACU, Hammond scored a terribly make-up of their districts and their to a strong primary challenger. essary to hold the seat, I’m going to the lesser of two evils. weak 63 percent, and Gansert did dismal voting records in the 2019 Weasel Watch… look for opportunities to trade up. The ONLY way to avoid this even worse at 60 percent legislative session, deserve a strong AD19 (Clark): Assemblywoman Let the primaries begin. Hobson’s choice is for Republican Hammond’s district has about primary challenge by a CONSER- Chris Edwards. P.S. I keep hearing — mostly voters to elect conservative candi- 3,400 more Republicans than VATIVE candidate, including… This district has 2,500 more from a certain liberal “fake news” dates in GOP primaries. That way Democrats. Gansert’s district has AD13 (Clark): Assemblyman Republicans than Democrats. It blogger, in between rattling his tin the clear choice in November will about 1,000 more Republicans than Tom Roberts. Roberts chalked up deserves a CONSERVATIVE repre- cup for donations — that the 2018 be between a socialist Democrat Democrats. an abysmal 57 percent ACU score sentative. And while Edwards eked election catastrophe for Republi- and a conservative Republican. These two do NOT have to vote in a district with over 3,000 more out an 83 percent score in the 2019 cans was because of conservative Now, this has to be done stra- like moderates/liberals in order to Republicans than Democrats. He session, he only got 73 percent in Adam Laxalt’s run for governor. tegically based on the “Buckley hold these seats. But they do. So if a needs to be replaced — especially the 2017 session. What a load of crappola. Rule” — nominating in the primary high-quality CONSERVATIVE Re- since he’s maneuvered his way into He’s NOT a conservative. He’s The anvil that dragged the the most conservative candidate publican were to challenge them in caucus “leadership.” also a weasel. GOP down was Sen. Dean “Never who can WIN in the general. primaries, the conservative candi- AD22 (Clark): Assemblywoman Recall that Edwards sold out his Trump” Heller. So, in legislative districts with a date could absolutely hold the seat Melissa Hardy. Hardy’s ACU score conservative colleagues in 2015 Laxalt was a challenger for big Democrat majority nominating in the November general election. was a putrid 60 percent while her by switching sides and aligning an “open” seat. Heller was an a moderate Republican may be The operative phrase here is district enjoys a 2,500+ GOP reg- with the tax-hiking moderates at incumbent U.S. senator with a perfectly acceptable. ´KLJKTXDOLW\µ*23JDGÁLHVQHHG istration advantage. Sad. the beginning of the session - who bucket-loads of DC cash coming For example, in Assembly not apply. AD23 (Clark): Assemblyman subsequently ousted conservatives out his wazoo. District 5 in Clark County there Democrats have two incumbent Greg Leavitt. Leavitt’s lame ACU from all leadership positions and Disgust by Republican vot- are about 14,000 Democrats and Senate seats in play, both in Clark score was 63 percent while he en- went on to stick us with the largest ers over Heller’s “bi-partisan” around 11,000 Republicans. If a County. Senate District 6 is current- joys a staggering GOP registration tax hike in state history. time in office — including his moderate Republican can pick up ly held by liberal Senate Majority advantage of almost 8,000. This +HDOVR´ZRUHDZLUHµDIWHUÀOLQJ Olympic-level flip-flopping on that seat from the Democrats, vun- Leader Nicole Cannizzaro and guy HAS to go. a BS “extortion” allegation against ObamaCare repeal — hurt GOP derbar. Take the win. Senate District 5 is an “open” seat AD25 (Washoe): Assembly- a number of his conservative col- candidates up and down the ballot. On the other hand, there is no with the incumbent having been woman Jill Tolles. The worst of the leagues and enjoys the dubious In addition, RINO Gov. Brian electoral excuse for nominating a forced out by term limits. worst RINOs (Republican in Name distinction of having found a way to Sandoval’s petulant, vindictive, moderate Republicans in GOP-ma- SD5 has about 4,000 more Dem- Only). She consistently votes with vote for the monster 2015 tax hike all-but-open endorsement of Dem- jority districts. ocrats than Republicans and SD6 the Democrats more often than before voting against it. ocrat gubernatorial candidate Steve For example, in Assembly Dis- has about 5,500 more Democrats any other Republican in the entire This weasel must go. Sisolak further hurt Laxalt. trict 31 in Washoe County there are than Republicans. So if we have to Legislature (ACU Score: 53 percent With the exception of Edwards, Common thread: Both Heller around 14,000 Democrats to around nominate a moderate Republican to / BBP Score: 50 percent). none of this is personal. It’s busi- and Sandoval were clients of RI- 16,500 Republicans. take on the Democrats in these two Absolutely unacceptable con- ness. NO-whisperer consultant Mike AD31, by the way, is the only districts, so be it. sidering there are some 4,000 I hear some people say about the Slanker. Assembly district with a majority of Now on to the Assembly… more registered Republicans than mushy-moderates that they’re nice Throw in Nevada GOP Chair- Republican voters and a Democrat We already discussed AD31 in Democrats in this district. people. Easy to work with. Friend- man Mike McDonald — who incumbent. That’s not only a seat :DVKRH'HÀQLWHO\QHHGVDJRRG On the bubble… ly. Hard workers. Blah, blah, blah. essentially turned the party over to ripe for a GOP pickup, but a seat CONSERVATIVE Republican to AD36 (Nye, Clark, Lincoln): It matters not to me if the person Slanker for the election cycle — WKDWFDQDQGVKRXOGEHÀOOHGE\D challenge Democrat incumbent Assemblyman Greg Hafen. voting to raise taxes, grow govern- and you have your Four Horsemen CONSERVATIVE Republican. Assemblyman Skip Daly. AD36 has a whopping 9,000+ ment and restrict individual liber- of the GOP Apocalypse in 2018. Indeed, this seat was previously Assembly Districts 4 and 37 in GOP voter registration advantage. ties is a nice, easy-going, friendly, Don’t let anyone try to tell you held by conservative Republican Clark County were held by conser- This district deserves the most hard worker. otherwise. Assemblywoman Jill Dickman. So vative Republicans in 2016. Hap- CONSERVATIVE Republican a conservative can absolutely win less Assembly caucus “leadership” representative possible. Indeed, and hold this seat — providing the (thanks to EX-Minority Leader Jim conservative Assemblyman Dennis candidate isn’t totally mismanaged Wheeler-Dealer) lost those seats Hof won this district in 2018…three by incompetent political consul- in 2018. weeks after he passed away! tants, which was the unfortunate Both are near even in voter Hafen was appointed by the Nye fate that befell Dickman in 2018. registration. Need good CONSER- &RXQW\&RPPLVVLRQWRÀOO+RI·V With this in mind, let’s take a VATIVE Republicans nominated seat last December. He went on to look at the legislative political land- for these two seats. rack up an 80 percent ACU score - scape for the 2020 election cycle. Assembly District 2 in Clark barely reaching the Reagan thresh- Between the dueling Ratings of County has about a 1,500 Repub- old of “ally.” But considering the the 2019 Nevada Legislature by lican majority. It’ll be an “open” make-up of this district, he should the conservative American Conser- seat in 2020 thanks to tax-hiking have been well into the 90’s. vative Union (ACU) and socialist Assemblyman John Hambrick On the other hand, his voting re- Battle Born Progress (BBP), it’s being termed out. Absolutely must cord WAS better than the previous DO YOU NEED AN EDITOR? fairly easy to tell who the mushy nominate a CONSERVATIVE Re- incumbent, Assemblyman James Have you been embarrassed lately when someone moderate Republican incumbents pointed out to you that you misspelled a word in your are and decide which ones warrant a report or maybe had a whole sentence all messed conservative challenge in the 2020 up? Have you personally felt that you could’ve done GOP primaries. a much better job on that manuscript but just didn’t Let’s start with the state Senate Multilingual have the time? — which is fairly hopeless. S E R V I C E S Republicans have two incum- ,PPLJUDWLRQ‡7UDQVODWLRQV‡'LYRUFHV Why put off doing what you know you should have bent seats up that arguably are in 1RWDU\‡,QFRPH7D[‡7LFNHWV‡5HQWRI8+DXO done before: call in an editor! As a word-, sentence-, play: Sen. Scott Hammond (SD18) DQGGRFXPHQWGRFWRUVKHZLOO¿[ZKDWQHHGV¿[LQJ in Clark County and Sen. Heidi 1HYDGD+HDOWK&DUG‡-RE$SSOLFDWLRQV‡DQGPRUH by adding a little of this or that, and taking out what Gansert (SD15) in Washoe County. VKRXOGQ¶WKDYHEHHQWKHUHLQWKH¿UVWSODFH Both are decidedly moderates. Hablo Español Hammond scored a disappoint- 6WK6WUHHW Perly Viasmensky Give yourself the luxury of looking your best in print! ing 34 on the socialist scale with /DV9HJDV19 702-337-8277 Battle Born Progress, and Gansert [email protected]. 1-775-513-0942 September 18-24, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 5 1LJKW2ZORSHUDWHVDWQLJKWWR PLVOHDGWKHFLW\FRGHHQIRUFHPHQW By Rolando Larraz Cars are parked all over the Las Vegas Tribune street to pretend that they are not For years the Las Vegas Tribune at the same address besides the fact has been trying to expose several that the so-called mechanic lives in irregularities and law-breaking one home and owns the one next issues in Ward One where several door that he rent out without the code violations are taking place garage so he can play mechanic with the blessing of agents from without the expenses of regular the code enforcement department businesses. of the city of Las Vegas with no one The cars parked on one side of saying a word. the street in front of someone else’s It was not a “see something, say residency are later moved to be something” thing because, as we worked on and because of our con- have said many times, it does not stant complaints, the mechanic now work. When you see something and works late at night between the two garages because code enforcement you say something the law enforce- does not work at night. ment agencies, the city, county, and The lady who claims to be in state pass the buck to everyone else charge of code enforcement claims so they do not have to work. that she personally works at all We did the reporting, we did hours, but it does not appear to be the complaining and we did put that way at night. our names on the complaint so the Also, there is a barbecue that op- code enforcement agents can laugh erates in front of a bar at the corner about our work. of Arville Avenue and Sahara Ave- (YHU\WLPHZHJRWRWKHRIÀFH nue where the chicken is fried with of the code enforcement the lady the smoke and the carbon monoxide in charge looks at us and cynically from the cars is poisoning the meat smiles when she says, “Don’t you that others are going to eat. worry; we are working on it,” but It is time for the people of Ward the alleged shed is still there and One to realize that we are not jok- WKHURRIVWLOOWKHUHQRWÀQLVKHGEXW of what we have said, write, and The mechanic who works all pay anything to run his business, ing; we are going to keep banging still there. complain about, giving us the idea hours of the day or night, making a including the penalties for late on the same nail until the area be- A shed with windows, glass that someone is getting paid under residential area into a commercial charges, insurance and all the other comes the residential area most of doors, porch light, and many other the table, all the way from Anthony RQHZLWKRXWEHQHÀWRIDSDLGEXVL- little fees that add up, and yet are the residents were hoping to live in luxuries has never been seen before, Roger up to now, where other code ness license, is really putting one demanded from those of us who run when they invested money buying but the shed is still there regardless HQIRUFHPHQWRIÀFHUVKDGSDVVHGE\ over on everyone by not having to a business legally. homes in that now commercial area. $QRWKHUPHFKDQLFRSHUDWLQJDEXVLQHVV ZLWKRXWOLFHQVHZLWKFLW\RIÀFLDOV·EOHVVLQJ By Rolando Larraz not have a business license either. gas maintains a closed eye attitude Las Vegas Tribune Phone calls to the city of Las with those who are their friends or It may not be on the west side; it Vegas hoping to speak to a city those who they are afraid of. may not be in Ward One this time, employee named Minerva Gomez, On April 26, 2019, the newspa- but it is still within the city of Las who is supposedly the manager per put the City of Las Vegas on Vegas city limits and most likely, it of the city business license divi- notice: “The owners of the twenty- is with the blessing of elected city sion, was returned by another city one-year-old weekly newspaper RIÀFLDOVDQGFLW\HPSOR\HHV employee by the name of Tatiana, believe that if residents in the area And to make it even more no- who was very rude, unprofessional of Ward One can open, run, and ticeable, the perpetrator in this case and disrespectful, and who claimed operate their businesses without is also an illegal immigrant which not to know who Minerva is; it applying for and paying for their may mean that it is also with the seems like Minerva did not want business licenses, it is not fair that blessing of the Immigration and to respond to questions by the Las others have to pay for their own 1DWXUDOL]DWLRQRIÀFLDOV Vegas Tribune and they both played business licenses,” wrote the news- This time the name of the ille- the game of not knowing who the paper at that time, but the notice gal business operator is Fernando The red car is the mechanic’s vehicle. other was. should apply to the entire city as Fuentes and he is operating out of When he was found by accident WKHSHQDOW\IRUQRWUHJLVWHULQJ It seems like the city of Las Ve- a whole. a backlot at 2834 East Charleston at one auto part place, he refused the car on time. Boulevard. to give his address or to give the The car registration expired on Discrimination As usual, no business license, location where the automobile July 31, but Fernando Fuentes, the (Continued from Page 1) like the owners of the Las Vegas no insurance, not even security for was; he was followed to the alleged so-called mechanic, was in posses- WHOHYLVLRQVWDWLRQV ÀYHRIWKHP  Tribune for not supporting him in the cars left in his custody in case “shop” where several hundred cars sion of the victim’s car since May reported any shooting of such mag- the last two elections. of theft or vandalism. were stored at the East Charleston of this year, assuring the victim who nitude as to have the entire police Also, the female in charge of Someone recommended this address. KDGSDLGIRUWKHUHSDLUWKDWKH department responding to the call WKH3XEOLF,QIRUPDWLRQ2IÀFHKDV so-called mechanic and it took him Fernando Fuentes refused to would take care of the smog test and and nothing was reported. Years been the subject of criticism by the one hundred and twenty days to give his victim a paper stating that the late fees for the car registration. ago the police were able to block newspaper and it may be the other ÀQLVKWKHMREDQGWKHRZQHURIWKH he was in possession of the car for We learned that he could not the news by controlling the free- reason why the police are not re- car, the victim in this case, did not four months so the person could present the DMV with a letter dom of the press, but not in today’s sponding to emergency calls to that NQRZZKHUHWRÀQGWKHVRFDOOHG avoid paying the Nevada Depart- because he is not a mechanic; he is world with all the social media and location, regardless of the nature of mechanic. ment of Motor Vehicles (NDMV) not licensed in Nevada and he does all the others and the “See some- the telephone calls. thing, say something” mentality On Monday, September 16, the that exists in our community. So store called the Las Vegas Police Ben Childs what happened? Department for help again and (Continued from Page 1) Ute construction company did property died, and the case ended The small business operating they are still waiting for help to have to brag all the time about his some work back in 2012 for the in court, attorney Benjamin Childs, in the downtown Las Vegas area arrive; is that a coincidence? Is this daughter’s brassiere size? trustee holder on a property located AKA Ben Childs, offered to go to is owned by the owners of the Las newspaper lying or it is just a reality Benjamin Childs, AKA Ben in Clark County. Later, a former Ute court for the new trustee because Vegas Tribune and the police may that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Childs, represented a member employee, a Mexican by the name “that attorney” (meaning Plaintiffs’ not be allowed to respond to a 911 Police Department is discrimi- of this newspaper in a civil case of Edgar, offered his services to attorney) “does not know what he is call from that business because the nating against the owners of this where a hungry businessman was the trustee of the property to put in doing” and “you need help,” never Sheriff, Joseph Lombardo, does not newspaper? trying to collect a debt that did not DQHZÁRRUIRUDPRUHUHDVRQDEOH mentioning any payment along with exist; he was represented by a local price and Ute found out and after his offer. attorney named Phillip Verrocchio, ÀULQJ(GJDUVHQWDVHFRQGELOOWR In fact, the Plaintiffs’ attorney and the judge ruled in favor of the the property trustee who later died ZDVLQFRPSHWHQWZKHQKHÀOHGLQ defendant. LQÀJKWLQJIRUWKHWKDW WKHZURQJFRXUW+HÀOHGWKHFDVHLQ After claiming that it was an he paid Edgar. Justice Court and a judge told him easy case and that the other lawyer Later Ute realized that they he was in the wrong court. At the didn’t know anything about the law, could have been in the wrong, gave very beginning, both attorneys and all of a sudden attorney Benjamin the collection to attorney Phillip the judge were wrong. Justice Court Childs, AKA Ben Childs, became Verrocchio, who kept adding dol- Judge Conrad Hefter ruled in favor friends with Verrocchio and want- lar after dollar for a debt that did of his attorney friend, on a case over ed to give the opposite side “some not exist, making it look more like which he had no jurisdiction. It took money” so they wouldn’t have to a loan shark transaction than an several years for another judge to UHÀOHDQHZFDVH attorney representing a company explain the case was always in the The defendant, who District with a legitimate debt. wrong court; it was supposed to be Court Judge Rob Bare ruled in Later, after the trustee of the in District Court. favor of, accepted the defendant’s attorney’s (Benjamin Childs, AKA Ben Childs) suggestion, but from day one stated that the cashier’s Bob Beckett check would be issued to the Attorney At Law company and not to the plaintiff’s Elected 5 terms as Nye County District Attorney attorney. Well, now Phillip Verrocchio Practice areas has become the defendant’s attor- Criminal defense, Personal injury, Bankruptcy ney Benjamin Childs, AKA Ben Childs, “friend” and the defendant and debt, Car accident, DUI and DWI was told that he was on the other Licensed for 29 years attorney’s side. The case has become such a AVVO CONTRIBUTIONS burn and a pain in the neck to all Beckett knows Nevada criminal law parties and the abuse of power is — especially how to get the most out of so obvious that the possibility of ÀOLQJKDUDVVPHQWFKDUJHVZLWKERWK the probation/monitoring system. the Nevada Bar Association and the Beckett provides very effective and *HWÀUVWPRQWKER[ Clark County Bar Association by the defendant, perhaps including personable service — His fees are also fair UHQW)5((ZLWKDQ\ the company that from the begin- ning claimed that the debt existed (702) 334-4886 8+DXOWUXFNUHQWDO when in reality it never did. 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U.S. has “reason to believe that we know dismissing the possibility early Monday. tweet that the “United States military, with “I think Iran has a tremendous, tremen- the culprit.” Saturday’s attacks on the oil facilities, our interagency team, is working with our dous potential,” Trump continued. “They’re Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last week which are run by state-owned Saudi Aramco, partners to address this unprecedented attack incredible people. They have — we’re not publicly blamed Tehran for what he described shut down roughly 5 percent of the global oil and defend the international rules-based order looking for regime change. We hope that as an “unprecedented attack on the world’s supply and sent prices skyrocketing. that is being undermined by Iran.” we can make a deal, and if we can’t make a energy supply,” disputing the presence of The attacks have dominated the presi- Trump’s tweets have harkened back to his GHDOWKDW·VÀQHWRR2."7KDW·VÀQHWRR%XW evidence suggesting the attacks came from dent’s Twitter feed over the last few days. rhetoric after Iran shot down the U.S. military I think they have to make a deal. They’ve Yemen. Trump spoke with Saudi Crown Prince drone in June. Trump approved airstrikes never been in this condition.” Iran has denied involvement in the attacks. Mohammed bin Salman by phone on Sun- against Iran following the drone incident but On Sunday, Trump denied he was willing Meanwhile, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels day to offer U.S. support for Saudi Arabia’s said he called them off at the last minute after to meet with Rouhani without conditions, in Yemen have claimed responsibility for self-defense. Later, Trump said he would being told it would lead to more than 100 contradicting past statements by Pompeo the attacks and threatened further strikes in authorize the release of oil from the Strategic casualties, saying the U.S. had been “cocked and other administration officials that Saudi Arabia. Petroleum Reserve if necessary in order to and loaded” to retaliate. Trump would not set preconditions for such The Saudi-led military coalition said Mon- keep markets well-supplied. Trump has increased economic sanctions a meeting. Bolton exit provokes questions about Trump shift on Iran By Rebecca Kheel still there.” from impossible to imagine him The Hill Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) meeting with Rouhani. Iran hawks and doves alike be- echoed the sentiment, saying, “The Trump sidestepped questions lieve that President Trump’s policy chance of talks with Iran get much this week about whether he’ll ease toward the Islamic Republic will better without John Bolton.” sanctions on Iran to help secure shift with the ouster of national But Democrats remain skeptical a meeting with Rouhani after security adviser John Bolton. Trump can secure a new deal, argu- Bloomberg reported he was consid- That’s provoked some concern LQJKHLVVHHNLQJDÁDVK\VXPPLW ering doing so, saying Wednesday from hawks, who worry Bolton’s without substance. that “we’ll see what happens.” departure could lead to a softening “The question is what kind of Mnuchin denied Thursday a sep- WRZDUG,UDQJLYHQ7UXPS·VÁLUWDWLRQ talks are we interested in,” Mur- arate report from The Daily Beast with meeting the country’s leader. phy said. “I think Trump wants that said Trump was considering They are particularly worried a photo-op, which is not terribly approving France’s plan to give when it comes to the 2015 nucle- interesting to me. Even [former] the Iranians a $15 billion line of ar agreement negotiated by the President Obama wasn’t willing to credit to help cope with sanctions Obama administration that has been clear pact and hammered Iran with The possibility of talks rep- give Rouhani a photo-op. So let’s if it complies with the nuclear deal, shunned by Trump. sanctions. resents a marked departure from do some of the diplomatic spade saying that idea is “absolutely not” Staunch Iran hawk Sen. Ted But in the weeks leading up to this summer, when the United work before we sit down and put under consideration. France would Cruz (R-Texas), asked this week Bolton’s departure, Trump started States and Iran teetered on the brink the Iranian president and Trump need a U.S. sanctions waiver to if he’s worried about the direction to signal more of a willingness to of war. Each country shot down the before the cameras.” extend the credit line. of Trump’s Iran policy without talk with the Iranians. other’s drones, and Trump came Trump does have a history of Easing sanctions would spark %ROWRQÁDWO\VDLG´

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U.S. military and intelligence analysts The Israeli military and intelligence web- are scrutinizing apparent drone and cruise site Debka, which takes a hawkish view of missile debris recovered in Saudi Arabia as Iranian actions in the volatile region, reported they continue to investigate the devastating WKDWWKHPLVVLOHVZHUHÀUHGIURP,UDT aerial attack on the monarchy’s oil facilities. “The missiles were launched from a One image circulating on Arab social pro-Iranian Iraqi Shiite militia base, despite media shows the remains of a suspected Baghdad’s denials, and that the missiles were Iranian-made cruise missile, purportedly ÀUHGIURPWKHQRUWKµDebka reported. discovered in the Saudi town of Abqaiq, not The attacks, carried out with an estimated far from the target of the attack. 20 drones and a number of cruise missiles, U.S. analysts suspect that Iran was be- hit their targets 17 times at the Abqaiq oil hind the attacks, dismissing a claim from UHÀQHU\DQGWKH.KXUDLVRLOÀHOGRQ6DWXUGD\ Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen that morning. they had launched the precision drone and The attacks forced Saudi Arabia to in- missile attack. Fabian Hinz, of the James Martin Center terrupt oil production, affecting about 5.7 for Nonproliferation Studies, wrote on the million barrels of oil a day, or about 5 percent blog Arms Control Wonk that while questions of global daily supply. remained about the debris, it appeared to be President Trump had said Sunday that the Iranian-made. U.S. was “locked and loaded” and prepared “While the images appear real, neither the photo “is much more likely to be a Quds 1” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said to respond, though a day later, he also said date the photos were taken nor their location made in Iran than another type of missile used “there is no evidence the attacks came from he hoped to resolve the tensions between the FDQEHYHULÀHGµKHZURWHDGGLQJWKDWWKH by the Houthis in the past. Yemen” and questions remain about the Saudis and Iran’s mullahs through diplomacy. 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FRQVLVWHQWZLWKWKDWRI86RIÀ- brought the situation under control strikes to two towers. — same position on all of them,” Saturday’s attack is the biggest cials. Houthi-controlled territory in within hours. The kingdom’s ener- Anthony Cordesman of the Madani said. on Saudi oil infrastructure since Yemen, by contrast, is located to the gy ministry is expected to announce Center for Strategic and Interna- Photos show hits on several Saddam Hussein’s invasion of southwest of the facilities. the status and timeline for recov- tional Studies on Monday cited “spheroids” used to process crude Kuwait in 1990, when the Iraqi Coalition spokesman Col. Turki ering its production capacity on anonymous U.S. experts who said oil, which analysts say reveal pin- PLOLWDU\ÀUHG6FXGPLVVLOHVLQWR al-Maliki said investigators were Tuesday evening. that “there were more strikes than point accuracy. The images also the kingdom. still trying to determine the launch Ground scarring at the Khurais this that did not come as close to the UHYHDOÀUHVIURPEODVWVHOVHZKHUH Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed location. facility, which lies about 110 miles target, and the strikes involved at in the facility. responsibility for the attack, but “It’s a bit alarming that these southwest of Abqaiq, indicates least some cruise missiles as well as Damage to the top OPEC pro- U.S. Secretary of State Mike folks got through. We looked at VLJQLÀFDQWÀUHGDPDJHDVZHOODV drones or were all cruise missiles.” ducer’s oil installations ignited Pompeo has labeled Iran as the those photos that were released by fears of supply disruption around culprit, a claim Tehran denies as the Trump administration — they the world and has sent crude prices “unacceptable” and “pointless.” were exquisitely precise, they soaring by double digits. 7KH6DXGLOHGFRDOLWLRQÀJKWLQJWKH knew exactly what to hit, they hit Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq facility in Houthis announced Monday that it perfectly,” Bob McNally, founder its eastern province is the world’s preliminary results of an investiga- and president of consultancy Rap- largest crude oil stabilization plant, tion indicated that the weapons used idan Energy Group, told CNBC’s with a processing capacity of more are Iranian and were not launched “Squawk Box Asia” on Tuesday. than 7 million bpd. Its Khurais from Yemen. Saudi Aramco President and RLOÀHOGZKLFKZDVDOVRKLWLVWKH Madani’s analysis found that CEO Amin Nasser said no one was kingdom’s second-largest with a the strikes came from a west- hurt in the attacks and that emergen- capacity to pump around 1.5 mil- north-west direction, which is F\FUHZVKDGFRQWDLQHGWKHÀUHVDQG Saudi Arabia: Oil production will be KIOF 97.9 FM restored by the end of the month “Welcome to By Rachel Frazin The Hill Saudi Arabia’s energy minister Fabulous Las says that the country expects to return to full oil production by the end of the month following drone Vegas Public attacks on the supply chain over the weekend. Radio and the Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman also said Tuesday that more than half of the crude oil production Entertainment stopped by the strikes had been restored, according to The Associ- ated Press´:KHUHZRXOG\RXÀQG Capital of a company in this whole world that globally. 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If President Trump endorses $8QLYHUVLW\RI7H[DV7H[DV gun-control legislation, it will take Tribune poll last year showed that 13 Senate Republican votes to pass 54 percent of Texas voters strongly the measure, assuming the entire support mental and criminal back- 47-member caucus of Democrats ground checks for all gun sales. and Independents backs it. $VNHGDERXW0DQFKLQ7RRPH\ Conservatives such as Sen. Ted Cornyn said: “I’m not adverse to Cruz (R-Texas) say any proposal that — to considering, to voting on that goes as far as the 2013 amend- it but there are a lot of other things I ment sponsored by Sens. Joe Man- think would be in the mix.” chin (D-W.Va.) and Pat Toomey Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) (R-Pa.) will face a backlash from Portman represents Dayton, the right, meaning 60 votes will be Ohio, where ten people were killed QHFHVVDU\WREUHDNDÀOLEXVWHU E\DJXQPDQRQ$XJDQGKDVD The Manchin-Toomey proposal, long track record of working on which is basis of current Senate bipartisan deals. negotiations, would expand back Portman voted against Man- to include all sales over the Inter- chin-Toomey in 2013 and is keep- net and at gun shows but exempt ing abreast of discussions on how sales between family, friends and day that he is talking with Manchin trol advocate whose wife, former Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to modify that proposal to pick up coworkers. and Toomey about possible chang- 5HS*DEE\*LIIRUGV '$UL] ZDV Tillis faces a competitive elec- more GOP support. Here are the 13 Republicans es to their legislation to make it seriously injured in a mass shooting tion next year in which suburban Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) crucial to passing gun-control easier for people in rural areas to in 2011. voters will be crucial to victory. Rubio’s home state was the legislation: comply with background-check Kelly, the co-founder along Tillis hasn’t ruled out voting for site of one of the nation’s most Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) requirements when they buy or sell ZLWK*LIIRUGVRI$PHULFDQVIRU a variation of Manchin-Toomey high-profile mass shootings last Toomey is the lead Republi- ÀUHDUPVIURPLQGLYLGXDOVZKRDUH Responsible Solutions, has been at but, like McConnell, says he will year, when a gunman killed 17 can sponsor of Manchin-Toomey, not licensed gun dealers. the forefront of the national debate wait for a recommendation from people and injured 17 others at ZKLFKZDVÀUVWRIIHUHGDIWHUWKH “They’re still working on some over gun violence and is expected Trump before announcing his Marjory Stoneman High School in 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook of the very detailed elements of it to make it a major issue in next position. Parkland, Florida. Elementary School in Newtown, and I have spoken with them in year’s campaign. Tillis says whatever legisla- Rubio and fellow Florida senator Connecticut. some depth. I’m not looking for McSally could insulate herself WLRQFRPHVWRWKHÁRRUPXVWKDYH Rick Scott (R) have come under His amendment was negotiated changes, I’m looking to see where from political attacks if she sup- “proper due process for law-abiding pressure from the parents of stu- in 2013 in an attempt to win support they land. One of the areas of con- ports legislation to expand back- citizens. dents killed in Parkland to support IURPWKH1DWLRQDO5LÁH$VVRFLD- cern of course is how to make sure ground checks, which has garnered ´+RSHIXOO\ZHFDQÀQGDZD\WR gun-control legislation. tion, which ended up opposing it. any kind of background-check tech- strong support in public polls, work to the middle and not neces- Rubio hasn’t ruled out voting Toomey was one of four Repub- nology would contemplate people especially among suburban women. sarily pursue a path that just gets us for a version of Manchin-Toomey licans to vote for the measure, along in rural areas that live a long way McSally this past week de- into a political debate with no out- but he says legislation to empower with Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) from a licensed dealer that might clined to comment on whether come,” he recently told reporters. SROLFHWRFRQÀVFDWHÀUHDUPVIURP and Sens. John McCain $UL] DQG have access to a background check she would support a variation of “I’ve spoken to Sen. Toomey,” individuals deemed to be dangerous Mark Kirk(Ill.). McCain and Kirk terminal,” Romney said. Manchin-Toomey or any other he added. “I’m open to anything, would be a more effective way to are no longer in the Senate. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) gun-control legislation. again, that we can get bipartisan prevent future tragedies. Toomey has spoken to Trump Multiple Republican senators “Sorry, I got to go vote,” she consensus on and also make sure “I just think it would be more several times since the mass shoot- say McConnell is involved in the said as she raced past reporters to we’re not overreaching and really effective. If we knew who the ings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, talks to put together a gun-violence WKH6HQDWHÁRRUODVWZHHN beginning to threaten the rights of people were that were a threat and Texas, last month gave new urgency package and has signaled interest in Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) law-abiding citizens, of which the were able to get to them before they to the issue of gun violence. passing legislation as long as it has $OH[DQGHULVDPRGHUDWH5HSXE- majority of people who own guns took action, that would be far more “It’s time to act. This is the time Trump’s support. lican and close ally of McConnell. are,” he said. effective in preventing the tragedies to do what we can to help make “He would like to get something He is retiring at the end of next Tillis said Trump’s support for that have brought us to this point. our communities as safe as we can. done,” said a Republican senator year and would be free to vote for gun-violence legislation, however, $QG,DOVRWKLQNLW·VDELOOWKDWFDQ There is a bipartisan opportunity involved in the talks. legislation to expand background is “critical.” pass,” he said. to expand background checks to 0F&RQQHOOWROG:+$6UDGLR checks or address gun violence in Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) FRYHUDOOFRPPHUFLDOVDOHV$QG in Kentucky last month: “What we other ways without fear of reprisal McConnell has tapped Cornyn Murkowksi along with Collins while there have been many ideas can’t do is fail to pass something.” IURPWKH1DWLRQDO5LÁH$VVRFLD- along with the chairmen of the is a prominent moderate who has WKDWEHHQÁRDWHGWKLVLVRQHWKDW, “The urgency of this is not lost tion. Judiciary, Health and Commerce shown she’s not afraid to buck think has the most resonance, the on any of us,” he said. 0F&RQQHOOKDVWDVNHG$OH[- Committees to explore proposals to leadership on big votes, such as most saliency and the best chance $*23SROOODVWPRQWKVKRZHG ander, the chairman of the Senate include in a gun-violence package. her vote against the 2017 effort to of becoming law,” Toomey told that women voters in key suburban Health, Education, Labor and Pen- Cornyn was the lead sponsor repeal ObamaCare. UHSRUWHUVLQKLVRIÀFHODVWZHHN districts rate working to prevent sions Committee, with exploring RIWKHODVWVLJQLÀFDQWJXQFRQWURO She also demonstrated her in- Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) gun violence as their top issue and strategies under his jurisdiction to measure to be enacted into law, the dependence last year by opposing Graham is chairman of the Judi- that 72 percent of suburban women combat gun violence. )L[1,&6$FWRI7KDWELOO the nomination of Justice Brett ciary Committee, which has prima- say gun laws should be more strict. *23VHQDWRUVVD\$OH[DQGHU implemented penalties for federal Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. ry jurisdiction over gun control, and McConnell in an interview with re- will focus on legislation to address agencies failing to report relevant Murkowski, however, is keeping is a close ally of Trump. SRUWHUVLQ$SULOLGHQWLÀHGVXEXUEDQ mental health issues and their information to the National Instant her distance from the Senate nego- He voted against Man- voters as the key to keeping Repub- FRQWULEXWLRQWRJXQYLROHQFH$Q\ Criminal Background Check Sys- tiations on expanded background chin-Toomey in 2013 and 2015 and lican control of the Senate in 2020. chance of passing such a bill will tem (NICS). Trump signed the bill checks and waiting for the dust to expressed some ambivalence earlier McConnell last month asked rely on attaching it to some expan- into law last year. settle. this past week when asked about three chairmen, Graham, and Sen- sion of background checks that can Two recent mass shootings took “I know there have been talks expanding background checks. ate Health Committee Chairman win Democratic support. place in Cornyn’s home state, in going on, that’s as much as I know,” Graham, however, also told /DPDU$OH[DQGHU (R-Tenn.) and “Our nation cannot ignore these El Paso and Odessa, giving him a she told The Hill. reporters that Trump is interested Commerce Committee Chairman PDVVVKRRWLQJVµ$OH[DQGHUGH- special stake in the Senate debate. Murkowski also declined last in expanding background checks Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) to explore clared in a press release last month. Cornyn is also up for re-election week to comment about whether and will likely endorse whatever various legislative proposals to “I am ready to do more, especially next year in a state that is trending she would support a revamped proposal the president puts forth. respond to recent mass shootings. on background checks, to identify more Democratic and where sub- version of Manchin-Toomey. He is weighing legislation spon- Publicly, McConnell has kept those who shouldn’t have guns.” urban voters, who tend to favor She voted against it in 2013. sored by Toomey and Sen. Chris his cards close to the vest, declin- Coons (D-Conn.) to require that law ing to tell reporters what policies HQIRUFHPHQWRIÀFLDOVDUHQRWLÀHGLI he would support before Trump someone who attempts to purchase weighs in with his own recommen- DÀUHDUPIDLOVDEDFNJURXQGFKHFN dations. 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Gardner, like Collins, faces a NEVADA APPEAL GROUP (“NAG”) offers Graham faces re-election next GLIÀFXOWUHHOHFWLRQUDFHLQDVWDWH FLAT FEE, high quality services for civil and year and will be cautious about that voted for Hillary Clinton in HQGRUVLQJDQ\SURSRVDOWKDWVLJQLÀ- 2016. criminal Appeals and all Post-Conviction Relief. cantly expands background checks, He wasn’t in the Senate when an idea likely to spark controversy WKHFKDPEHUÀUVWYRWHGRQ0DQ- in conservative South Carolina. chin-Toomey in 2013 but he voted Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) DJDLQVWLWLQDORZHUSURÀOHYRWHLQ NAG handles all types of appeals Collins in one of only two Re- December of 2015, which Demo- (misdemeanor, felony and civil) as well as publicans currently in the Senate crats forced after a mass shooting in who has backed Manchin-Toomey. San Bernardino, California. Habeas Corpus Petitions, Nevada Supreme Even if Trump doesn’t back a Gardner this past week declined gun-control measure, Collins might to say whether he would consider Court briefs, and individual motions across the support it. voting for Manchin-Toomey and civil and criminal spectrum, including Motions She faces re-election next year expressed interest in knowing in a state won by Hillary Clinton in what changes might be made to the for Summary Judgment. Turnaround time can DQGKDVFRPHXQGHUÀUHIURP legislation. 'HPRFUDWVIRUFRQÀUPLQJ-XVWLFH ´$UHWKH\WDONLQJDERXWFKDQJ- be as minimal Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme ing it? I haven’t looked at the recent Court. changes,” he said. as 24 hours. Federal PCR is also available. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) Gun-control has had a mixed re- Romney told reporters last week cord in Colorado. Two Democratic that all commercial gun sales state senators were removed from 0RWLRQVVWDUWLQJDWÀDWIHH should be subject to background their jobs in recall elections in 2013 checks and expressed willingness to after the Democratic-controlled $SSHDOVVWDUWLQJDWÀDWIHH support legislation along the lines statehouse passed several gun con- of Manchin-Toomey. trol measures. “It certainly should be applied Sen. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) 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A governmentE big enough toDITORIALS give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View And we wonder why so many people are so ignorant about the Constitution This week (September 17th) was a holiday dedicated to our Constitution, yet few people knew that or remembered it. Even we forgot about it in advance, but we’ll never let that happen again. Apparently the Constitution, as a subject, is not very popular in school these days, and even where it could be taught, it is not, due to not enough funds for teaching that course, even as there are usually enough funds to teach subjects such as Belly Dancing. (That may or may not be an actual course.) According to Dr. Harold Pease, a syndicated columnist and an expert on the United States Constitution, until 1787 man did not know how to harness government. Liberty is, in fact, freedom from e x c e s s i v e government; and the biggest enemy to individual liberty is, and has always been, government. But the Constitutional Convention, Nevada senators say asylum ending on September 17, did just that. We abolished kings forever in favor of presidents selected by the state seekers should be allowed in By Thomas Mitchell In June, acting Homeland Se- legislatures (before the 17th Amendment) for a short, but And you thought the people you curity Secretary Kevin McAleenan GHÀQHGSHULRGRIWLPHVDLG'U3HDVH elected to represent you in Washing- told a congressional hearing that a We took away the president’s power to make decrees ton would, you know, represent you, recently conducted study of 7,000 (even laws or rules) over us, allowing him, in a state of the Nevada taxpayer. family units revealed that 90 percent Instead, Nevada’s senior Demo- failed to appear for their scheduled the union address, to merely suggest changes, otherwise cratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto hearings and simply vanished inside to sign or veto laws made by the legislative branch. The has chosen to represent foreign- the country, according to Fox News. legislative branch, consisting of representatives for the ers. She and 22 other Democratic “It depends on demographic, the states (the U.S. Senate) to protect states’ rights from fed- senators, as well as independent court, but we see too many cases eral intrusion, and the peoples’ representatives (the House Bernie Sanders, have signed a letter where people are not showing up,” addressed to the heads of the State McAleenan said. “Out of those 7,000 of Representative) to protect the people from federal intru- Department and the Department of FDVHVUHFHLYHGÀQDORUGHUVRI sion, made ALL the law. Both legislative branches, from Homeland Security demanding that THOMAS MITCHELL removal in absentia, 90 percent.” different perspectives, had to approve every law imposed the Trump administration rescind a policy that forces U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Fox reported, upon the people and all law had to adhere to the constitu- largely Central American asylum seekers to remain HQFRXQWHUHGPLJUDQWVDWWKHERUGHULQ0D\ tional list (Article I, Sec. 8, Cla. 1-18). Historically, the in Mexico while awaiting an immigration hearing. DORQH0F$OHHQDQWHVWLÀHGWKDWFKLOGUHQKDG two areas most sensitive to the people were excessive In January the Trump administration began enforc- been entered into Homeland Security custody in just ing what it calls Migrant Protection Protocols, but WKHSUHYLRXVGD\V taxation, as all monies expended were extracted from others have dubbed it the Remain in Mexico policy. The senators’ letter, dated Aug. 27, claims that at one the people, and unpopular wars, as all injuries, deaths, The practice started in San Diego but in July was SRLQWPRUHWKDQDV\OXPVHHNHUVZHUHZDLWLQJ and suffering were absorbed by the people. Under the expanded to the Texas border. in Mexico for adjudication of their asylum cases but Constitution, there can never be an unpopular war as the Prior to this, illegal immigrants who claimed to be WKDWQXPEHUPD\ZHOOKDYHULVHQWRE\QRZ ÁHHLQJSHUVHFXWLRQLQWKHLUKRPHFRXQWULHVZHUHIUHHG The senators make a humanitarian argument, with- peoples’ representative (The House of Representatives) into the U.S. and given dates to appear for a hearing of out addressing the costs to U.S. taxpayers for education, have total power over raising and funding the army. They their claim, often months or even years away. (See Mitchell, Page 14) must consent to the war by declaration (because they provide blood and brawn for it) and they alone authorize President Trump, remarks during the treasure for it (Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cla. 11). “All bills for raising revenue shall originate” with them (Art. 1, Sec. 7, a news conference, Jan. 4, 2019 Cla. 1). The Constitution, if followed as designed, ended By Perly Viasmensky and many other people are being laid off on a daily ba- for all time both unpopular taxes and war. We became the “I imagine you’ve all seen the incredible job sis; but if you need to call some of the major companies ÀUVWQDWLRQLQKLVWRU\SODFLQJWKHSHRSOHLQFKDUJHRIERWK growth — 312,000 jobs — which took everybody by in this country, they have their call centers in places The Constitution is marked by four divisions of power, surprise. … This is a great number. I think it has a lot like the Philippines, Mexico, Colombia, Dominican to do with the factories and with the companies that Republic, and other places. WKHÀUVW³DQGPRVWLPSRUWDQW³EHLQJEHWZHHQWKHVWDWHV are moving back into the United States, who have left, Some months ago, those companies transferred their and the federal government with fear of a national gov- and now they’re coming back to us instead of being telephone lines to their centers in foreign countries after ernment dominant. Our Founders, under a new concept in other countries.” LQWKHHYHQLQJEXWQRZLW·VFRPPRQSUDFWLFHWKDW called federalism, allowed two governments to co-exist, MREVVRXQGOLNHDJRRGQXPEHUEXW,DP at any given hour of the day their telephone lines are neither to be over or under the other, with primarily afraid the President was referring to factories only, answered someplace away from the United States. because the rest of the companies in the United States Try calling DirecTV, AT&T, T-Mobile, Trans-Union external issues governed by a federal government and are still sending their manpower to other countries, and any other of the major credit bureaus and all their LQWHUQDOLVVXHVE\WKHVWDWHV³OLNHDPDUULDJH³HTXDO especially to the Philippines. lines are answered in the Philippines. SDUWQHUV$OOSRZHUQRWVSHFLÀFDOO\OLVWHGLQWKH&RQVWLWX- It is understandable that everyone in business It makes one wonder why those people want to come tion remained with the states. The federal government’s wants to make money and save even more money by to the United States when they are working in their own sending the labor to other countries. The savings are country for major American companies. powers were listed in Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1-18 FRQVLGHUDEOHGXHWRWKHIDFWWKDW³DVDQH[DPSOH Everybody is blaming Mexicans for coming to this or what the states agreed to give them later, but anything ³WKHDYHUDJHPRQWKO\VDODU\LQWKH3KLOLSSLQHVLV country and stealing jobs from the American people, WKHUHDIWHUDGGHGE\DPHQGPHQWUHTXLUHGRIWKHVWDWHV SHVRVZKLFKHTXDOVDSSUR[LPDWHO\LQ EXWLQUHDOLW\WKDWEODPHLVQRWFRPSOHWHO\MXVWLÀHG,W to approve (Article V). U.S. dollars. is those companies we daily patronize that are stealing It was decidedly a limited government from the out- Still, the unemployment line in this country is long (See Viasmensky, Page 17) set with few federal laws restricting the individual. The other three divisions divided power at the federal level. ON A PERSONAL NOTE Separation of powers is basic to the Constitution with one body, the legislative branch, making federal law, another, Grocery store conversation the executive branch, enforcing it, and a third, the judicial branch, adjudicating it. But none of these branches were sparked by ... plastic bags? to legislate, execute or adjudicate in a manner to erase By Maramis her car and take her goods home. RUXQGHUPLQHWKHÀUVWGLYLVLRQRISRZHUEHWZHHQWKH Thank goodness there are still Since Dorothy was familiar with this some “little stories” that can capture particular supermarket, she found states and the federal government. No Founding Father our attention amid all the scandals, HYHU\WKLQJVKHZDQWHG³DOOWKH supported this. would-be scandals, talk of and at- usual kinds of things that any average The Bill of Rights, demanded by the states as a con- tempts to impeach a president or a SHUVRQPLJKWEX\³DQGWKHQSXVKHG GLWLRQRIWKHLUUDWLÀFDWLRQRIWKH&RQVWLWXWLRQIXUWKHU supreme court judge, as if the one her overly full cart to the checkout. restricted the federal government. Amendments thereafter who brings on the impeachment As she started placing her items proceedings wins, and all the other on the belt, she knew she would take DSSURYHGE\RIWKHVWDWHVDOWHUHGVRPHSDUWV things that make headlines or fodder XSDORWRIWLPHEXWIHOW³DVZHDOO of the Constitution. Still, the federal government remains for the TV news shows. GR³WKDWHYHU\RQH·VHQWLWOHGWRWKHLU limited and on notice to remain subservient to the people. Unfortunately, most news is not checkout time, however long it takes. The Constitution remains an enemy to big government, happy news, and usually, happy As the cashier scanned the products, news, even when it really does exist, MARAMIS CHOUFANI one after another after another, she largely supported by both political parties, and liberals and TXLFNO\JHWVORVWDPLGWKHYHU\XVXDOQHZVRIWKH apparently was displaying a look of dismay, along with conservatives alike, because big government is an enemy day, which often can be a downer or cause for deep the usual kind of sigh that goes along with that kind of to individual liberty. Perhaps this is the reason so few wish concern. awareness at the amount of time she knew it would take to honor it or bring attention to it on Constitution Day. Sometimes, however, even happy or uplifting news to get this senior citizen through the checkout process. Americans might awaken to their extensive loss of liberty. FDQVWDUWRXWORRNLQJOLNHVRPHWKLQJHOVH³SRVVLEO\ In her annoyance, she asked Dorothy how many We believe reading and studying the Constitution is still like trouble waiting for a chance to happen. That seems plastic bags she thought she might be needing. Ordi- to be what happened with the little story I came across QDULO\DUHJXODUVKRSSLQJFDUWIXOOPLJKWWDNHDERXWWR a worthwhile and even necessary subject for all students, regarding an elderly grandmother type named Dorothy 10 bags, depending. But her kind of shopping was hard from grade school through college. And we are sorry we who was shopping at a grocery store; stocking up to calculate, so she just started to pull off the plastic were negligent in not writing about it last week. on her items, as she usually did, to cut down on the bags herself, to help out, and also started to pack the To read more about this and other issues by Dr. Pease, number of trips and to save money by buying in bulk. bags as well. She stopped to pay for the goods, then It started out like any ordinary day. The plan was resumed packing her plastic bags. This time the cashier, go to www.LibertUnderFire.org. to load up her cart as usual, check out, then load up (See Maramis, Page 17) September 18-24, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13 IEW OINTS V(GLWRUVQRWH7KHYLHZVH[SUHVVHGDUHHQWLUHO\WKRVHRIWKHZULWHUVDQGGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÁHFWWKHRSLQLRQVRIWKH/DV9HJDV7ULEXQH P Did President Donald Trump Stumble? By Chuck Muth “The other seven are all in the list: Dan Rodimer and Dan “We believe in the freedom President Donald Trump has single digits: Kamala Harris (6.5), Schwartz. of the press, freedom of opinion been remarkably successful in Pete Buttigieg (4.8), Andrew Yang Of the two, Rodimer has signed and freedom of expression. If we keeping his GOP base, as well as (3.0), Beto O’Rourke (2.8), Cory the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. stopped someone who is directly or many independents not so solidly Booker (2.3), Amy Klobuchar (1.2), Schwartz continues to refuse to indirectly part of our team or part politically aligned, happy. Until and Julian Castro (1.0). sign it. of our circle, we would be betraying now. “After more than eight months * * * * * WKHFRQÀGHQFHWKDWZHKDYHRIIHUHG Just-announced executive order of campaigning (at least in Harris’ Muth Derangement them and about which they could EDQQLQJWKHVDOHRIÁDYRUHGHFLJ- case) if they can’t crack 10 percent Syndrome brag.” arettes won’t put a dent in teenage support, they shouldn’t be on stage. Apparently, some folks were Thank you, Rolando. use — they’re particularly adept at In the cases of Klobuchar and rather upset with my recent * * * * * getting around government sanc- Castro, TWO percent is a bar they self-syndicated column in which I More 2019 Ratings tions — and will harm a great num- couldn’t clear.” explained my reasons for not sup- of the Legislature ber of “vapers” who have switched * * * * * porting the re-election of Nevada The lefties at Battle Born Prog- from cigarettes to the arguably less CHUCK MUTH On the Radar GOP Chairman Michael McDon- ress this week released their own harmful alternative. Mullings.com e-newsletter had a The National Republican Con- ald. Which is par for the course. UDWLQJVRIWKH/HJLVODWXUHIRO- This issue hits home, directly, good take on the Democrats’ pres- gressional Committee (NRCC) :KHQ\RXWDNHÀUPSRVLWLRQV lowing a similar release a few days for a large number of voters who idential debate in Houston Friday released yesterday the names of and give it to ‘em without a spoon- ago by the American Conservative have, thus far, been ardent support- night… “Young Guns” GOP candidates ful of sugar, some people are bound Union (ACU). Get this… ers of the Trump agenda. Some may “This was the first time Sen. whose campaigns have made it to to take offense. Of Democrat legislators, half now start to question their loyalty. Elizabeth Warren and former VP the organization’s “On the Radar” 5RODQGR/DUUD]RZQHURIWKH scored perfect 100’s. The rest It could well be akin to what the Joe Biden have been on stage to- list. /DV9HJDV7ULEXQHSXEOLVKHGWKH chalked in somewhere in the 90’s. Harriet Myers appointment to the gether. No conspiracy involved; just “The NRCC’s Young Guns pro- column in his paper. Rolando has Clearly these folks know how to Supreme Court did to President WKHOXFNRIWKHGUDZLQWKHÀUVWWZR gram,” the NRCC explains, “re- not always agreed with every opin- take care of their base and cer- Bush II. “Even with the higher standards quires candidates to work towards ion I’ve expressed, but has been a WDLQO\IDOOLQWR5HDJDQ·VGHÀQLWLRQ Hopefully the president will get for admission, only three of the VSHFLÀFJRDOVDQGPHHWEHQFKPDUNV mensch in his publication when it of someone agreeing with you 80 some better advice, listen to it and candidates are polling in double throughout the election cycle to comes to fostering free speech and percent of the time being an ally. reverse this decision. digits nationally according to the ensure their campaigns remain open dialogue. Most Republican legislators * * * * * RealClearPolitics.com averages: competitive, well-funded and com- Some of his readers complained demonstrate no such loyalty to Mulling the Last Biden (26.8 percent), Sanders municative within their districts.” about including my column. To their base. Democrat Debate (17.3 percent), and Warren (16.8 Two candidates for Nevada’s ZKLFKKHUHSOLHGLQWKHÀQHVWWUD- Indeed, two Republicans — My friend Rich Galen of the percent). 3rd Congressional District made dition of our First Amendment… (See Muth, Page 16) Hire a Tutor; Don’t Bribe The College! By Mace Yampolsky Black Skin Matters The actress Felicity Huffman At the same time, lawyers for was sentenced to 14 days in prison some black defendants who were (very light for Federal court) for given prison sentences for crimes paying a college consultant $15,000 involving educational fraud said WRLQÁDWHKHUGDXJKWHU·V6$7VFRUH that the solution to disparities in EHFRPLQJWKHÀUVWSDUHQWJLYHQD the justice system was not to send punishment in a sweeping scheme Ms. Huffman to prison for longer, in which nearly three dozen wealthy but to send fewer black defendants parents are accused of using lies and there. Beyond Ms. Huffman’s case, bribes to smooth their children’s the scheme included cheating on way into prestigious colleges. college entrance exams and brib- Ms. Huffman’s sentence, which ing college coaches to designate LQFOXGHGDÀQH KHDOWK\  students as recruits in sports that in supervised release for a year and most cases they did not play. 250 hours of community service In a letter Ms. Huffman sub- (also healthy), was being closely MACE YAMPOLSKY mitted to the court ahead of her watched as an indication of how shamed, seeing her acting career sentencing, she described being harshly parents in this case would crater, and incurring the anger of motivated to take part in the cheat- Math Challenged? parents involved needed to serve be punished. And it suggested that her family. ing scheme by a mix of maternal Hire A Tutor! at least some time in prison, to the judge, Indira Talwani, agreed Even before the sentencing, devotion and fear. She wrote that “I honestly didn’t and don’t care show that wealthy people would with prosecutors that a term of questions were being raised about her insecurity as a parent, which about my daughter going to a presti- not get away with corrupting the imprisonment — even a short one fairness and whether Ms. Huffman VKHVDLGZDVDPSOLÀHGE\KDYLQJD gious college,” Ms. Huffman wrote. admissions system. At one point — was necessary to send a message and the other defendants would re- daughter with learning disabilities, “I just wanted to give her a shot at the prosecutors had indicated they that wealthy parents would not get ceive lighter punishments than poor made her trust the college counselor being considered for a program would ask that Ms. Huffman face away with trying to steal admis- and nonwhite defendants convicted she had hired and rely on his advice where her acting talent would be the four months behind bars, but they sions slots from more deserving of similar crimes. against her better judgment. The deciding factor. This sounds hollow lowered their request last week. students. Ms. Huffman’s sentence was counselor, William Singer, whom now, but, in my mind, I knew that Many Defendants, No Probation For Felicity unlikely to silence those questions. prosecutors have described as the her success or failure in theater or One Conspiracy Ms. Huffman’s lawyers had Some observers had already dis- mastermind of the admissions ÀOPZRXOGQ·WGHSHQGRQKHUPDWK Prosecutors have charged 51 argued for a sentence of probation. missed one month of incarceration scheme, has pleaded guilty to rack- skills. I didn’t want my daughter people in the expansive admissions They said that prison was not that prosecutors had requested as eteering and other charges; he has to be prevented from getting a shot case, including coaches and em- needed as a deterrent in Ms. Huff- too short for what they viewed as not yet been sentenced. Undoubt- at auditioning and doing what she ployees of Mr. Singer, and 15 of man’s case because she had already a crime driven by greed and enti- edly, he will receive a much more loves because she can’t do math.” the 34 parents charged have pleaded suffered enough — being publicly tlement. severe sentence. Prosecutors had argued that the (See Mace, Page 15) Ronald Reagan and Popeye were right! Larry Klayman says it’s time to stop drinking the kool aid! By Larry Klayman day, week and month. At least enough and enough is too much!”, Go to www.clivenbundydefense- President Ronald Reagan, per- during the Clinton and Obama EHIRUHKHÀQDOO\ORVWKLVFRRODQG fund.org. haps our greatest modern day pres- years we could not be deceived that beat the literal crap out of Brutus or Now we conveniently learn that ident, had this to say when talking justice was just around the corner. some other villain. DOJ is considering indicting former about the government: “The most With the likes of Janet Reno, Eric And, this sadly is where the Deputy FBI Director Andrew Mc- terrifying words in the English lan- +ROGHUDQG/RUHWWD/\QFKLQFKDUJH country is headed. Frankly, it is Cabe. As I have predicted, this is the guage are: I’m from the government of my once proud alma mater, the a miracle that civil war has not way it works in the swamp. Indict and I’m here to help.” U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), already broken out and it probably lower hanging fruit, assuming this If you fellow patriots have not we conservatives, libertarians, and would have by now, with the right ever happens at all, and allow the learned this lesson by now, then people of faith knew the score going to the streets as the left has elites at the highest levels to walk the nation is doomed for extinc- from these evildoers! But with the done, to take matters into its own off scot free. The reason for this: tion. And this is why it is not in my propaganda now being spewed hands — save for the majority on there by the Grace of God go thee psyche to ask the government to do each evening from the likes of Fox the right continuing to swallow the DIWHUP\WHUPLQRIÀFHLVRYHUDQG anything anymore, save for national News, that things are different now Kool Aid of the likes of Fox News the opposition party takes over. defense and law and order. that Trump is president and now and its primetime hosts and guests! So predictable, I am almost em- It is because of this that I can no that we have a new attorney gener- The American people are now at barrassed with myself with being longer watch cable news, be it Fox LARRY KLAYMAN al, the citizenry is being lulled into a crossroads, particularly since it is right 100 percent of the time. News, CNN, or MSNBC, to name consumption of the gullible mass- a false sense that things are indeed now clear that attorney general Wil- Establishment Republican clowns just a few. What good does it do es who tune in on their couches different. liam Barr is mostly just occupying like former Representative Trey anymore, particularly with regard munching popcorn or some other All of this wants to make me space, at taxpayer expense, but is Gowdy have predictably declared, to Fox News, who ideologically I tasty snack, first the prime time throw up, as this dishonesty, cal- little more than another Washing- right on cue hot off the presses of used to be more akin to before it host launches into his or her mono- culated to maintaining ratings and ton, D.C., insider establishment Fox News, that DOJ’s advertised moved left under the ownership of logue, which he or she retools but jingling the change of advertising politician. If you need proof of possible indictment of McCabe the Murdoch sons? This so-called essentially repeats each evening. dollars, as well as lining the coffers this, just consider that two times amounts to a “celebration of our conservative network continues This is followed with the tired of certain public interest groups in the recent past, his DOJ has justice system.” Charles Creitz, to parade out each evening on its and shop worn perennial guests FODLPLQJWREHÀJKWLQJJRYHUQPHQW the opportunity to indict, try and “Gowdy Calls DOJ’s Rejection of prime time programming the same — great purveyors of repetitive corruption by getting what have be- attempt to convict that criminal, McCabe Appeal a ‘Celebration of guests, who with the same host, wisdom and alleged inside knowl- come more useless documents, has former FBI Director James Comey, Our Justice System,’” Fox News spew forth the same “major new edge and sources, making bold but become unbearable to watch, as the and instead he and his compromised (Sept. 12, 2019). Give me a break! breaking developments.” As just at this point provably dishonest nation sinks further into an abyss of Deep State Justice Department took Then again, I have been in the one example, there are the Mueller pronouncements that justice is just deceit and corruption. a dive. And consider that Barr’s EXVLQHVVRIÀJKWLQJJRYHUQPHQWDO witch hunt, Fusion GPS, the Steele around the corner and that with our As a child I used to watch the Justice Department is continuing and legal corruption for 25 years, dossier and related scandals, but it new “messianic attorney general” cartoon “Popeye.” His prophetic to persecute Cliven Bundy and his since I conceived of and founded does not stop there! things will be different. line, complementing that of Pres- family, with a frivolous appeal of Judicial Watch on July 29, 1994, Then, after these so-called major No, they are not different! In ident Reagan’s comment about the dismissal of the Obama DOJ’s which used to do what my group developments are marketed for the fact, they are growing worse each the government, was “Enough is indictment of this American hero. (See Klayman, Page 14) Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2019 Those who have nothing to say, and say it very badly The American attitude is to tolerate intolerant views almost without limits. But that, for Popper and Rawls, seemed risky By José Azel intolerant of such views in order to intolerant ideas that undermine the Philosopher Karl Popper (1902- preserve itself. Thus, Rawls added foundations of society? Or, should 1994), castigated obfuscating writ- a “self-preservation” exclusionary a society, refuse to tolerate the ers as those “who have nothing to clause to his tolerance. intolerant? Either undertaking is say, and say it very badly.” Popper, In current free speech practice, defensible, but somehow, I am not a forceful defender of liberal de- we seem to have adopted a double sure on what grounds, we seem to mocracy, was particularly critical of standard. Totalitarian views of the have concluded that Bannon’s odi- highbrows who criticized the social right (e.g. fascism) are not to be ous beliefs should be banned from system without offering any viable tolerated, but totalitarian views public discourse, but Ocasio-Cor- alternatives. I am often reminded of the left (e.g., communism) are tez’s democide producing beliefs of Popper’s acerbic criticism when permissible. For example, if a should not. reading the vacuous commentaries Neo-Nazi is invited to speak at one Perhaps the most consistent way of some politicians, celebrities, and of our universities, the appearance to address the paradox of tolerance columnists. From the political left- is likely to be cancelled in a furor is not to display intolerance to ideas to-right, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of protests. In fact, even moderate Should society tolerate intolerant that make us uncomfortable, that and Steve Bannon come to mind. conservative speakers encounter speeches, such as those of differ from ours, or even to ideas The reader can surely insert a few VLJQLÀFDQWEDFNODVKCory Booker (D-N.J.), affront to those who follow the law governmental law enforcement you really want to do something than 45 percent had experienced Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Patty and a burden on U.S. taxpayers. powers have been engaged in other than watch and drink the at least one episode of violence Murray (D-Wash.), Dianne Fein- * * * * * their usual monkey business. The Kool Aid! and about 12 percent had been stein (D-Calif.), Bernie Sanders Thomas Mitchell is a former nation’s capital thus has come to * * * * * kidnapped while waiting to cross (I-Vt.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.), newspaper editor who now writes seem more like the “Planet of the Larry Klayman is a former Jus- into the U.S.” Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Michael Ben- conservative/libertarian columns Apes,” than a haven to enforce the tice Department prosecutor and In addition to Cortez Masto, U.S. net (D-Colo.), Amy Klobuchar for weekly papers in Nevada. tenets of our Constitution and our the founder of Judicial Watch and Sens. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), (D-Minn.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) You may email Mitchell at thom- Judeo-Christian based rule of law. Freedom Watch. His latest book is Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Patrick Lea- and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) also [email protected]. He blogs at So my dear fellow patriots, it’s “Whores: Why and How I Came to hy (D-Vt.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), signed the letter. http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. time to get off of the couch, put Fight the Establishment.” September 18-24, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 Iran’s strength and strategy VKRZZLWK6DXGLRLOÀHOGDWWDFNV By Simon Henderson well what it can get away with. After all, until In all the years of confrontation between last weekend, it seemed as though President the United States and Iran, it can be argued, Trump was going to meet Iran’s President Iran has learned more about how to handle Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the United the U.S. rather than the other way ’round. Nations General Assembly. He may still, if There are some Americans who know this, Washington thinks that Rouhani is a moderate perhaps a few of whom are still in one part and can marginalize the so-called extremists or another of government, but most appear in Tehran. This intellectual template is, in my not to realize it. YLHZDWEHVWÁDZHG The latest example: the coordinated drone Tehran may have judged that, despite his attacks Saturday on a Saudi oil installation bluster, President Trump is risk-averse. The that ignited global oil-based market concerns president’s curt dismissal of uber-hawk John — and fears of a new level in drone-based Bolton as national security adviser last week warfare. may have further emboldened those around I am a contrarian on Iran, and have been Khamenei. They may be hoping that Trump since reporting from Tehran for the Financial will be voted out in 2020, to be replaced by Times during the 1979 revolution and the a more congenial Democrat. subsequent U.S. embassy hostage crisis. I did The other major aspect of the Abqaiq not think, as others did, that the Islamic rev- attack, whether it was by cruise missiles or olution was a moment of political liberation. security of the waterway and its vital oil and before, but it is a crucial installation in the drones, was its relative technological simplic- The tight control of the shah’s dictatorship gas reserves should be a matter for the coun- Saudi kingdom, processing oil for export. ity. It was apparently undetected in advance was replaced by a theocratic-enforced popu- WULHVRIWKH*XOIDORQH7KLVLVDGHÀQLWLRQWKDW After a botched al Qaeda attack in 2006, the but devastating in its effect. Billion-dollar lism. The clock turned back several centuries. does not include a role for the U.S. or any kingdom got serious about dealing with the defense budgets may need to be re-examined No particular knowledge of Shia Muslim other foreign power. Hence, also the corollary threat of internal terrorism. for their relevance and value. doctrine is needed to comprehend two basic that if Iran cannot export oil, then other Gulf Iran has denied any hand in the attack, In the meantime, more information will facts. countries cannot do so, either. but Washington insists it has proof of Iran’s come in about the impact on the world oil First, the thinking of Supreme Leader Roughly speaking, this is where we are involvement. market. For the U.S., the only good point Ayatollah Ali Khamenei can be likened to a at the moment — or, rather, where we were So how will our ally Saudi Arabia deal of this would be that higher oil prices make 1960s anti-American radical. And, following three and a half months ago when, in response with this attack? The views of Crown Prince GRPHVWLFVKDOHH[SORLWDWLRQPRUHSURÀWDEOH IURPWKLVWKH,VODPLFUHJLPHGHÀQHVLWVHOILQ to mounting sanctions, Iran sabotaged oil Mohammad bin Salman, aka MbS, who is In historical terms, the Abqaiq attack may terms of being opposed to the United States. tankers and caused drone attacks on a major also minister of defense, on Iran are more come to be listed alongside the demise of It does not want anything from America, oil pipeline across Saudi Arabia. In reaction, realistic, albeit visceral, at least according to the knight in armor, or the introduction of certainly not recognition. our allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab those who have discussed the subject with the machine gun, in the advance of military A consequence of this mindset is that Emirates backed away from confrontation. him. He sees the Islamic republic as a direct technology. Iran’s nuclear program is needed to guarantee And when an American reconnaissance drone threat to his country, one that can be dealt All in all, it was quite a weekend for the the future of the Islamic republic. No regime was downed, a U.S. counter-strike was called with only by sponsoring insurrection and world. with a bomb has been overthrown. If you give off at the last moment. overthrowing the regime in Tehran. * * * * * up your nuclear program, as Moammar Gad- Details of Saturday’s attack on the Abqaiq The trouble with this strategy, as his in- Simon Henderson is the Baker Fellow and KDÀRI/LE\DGLG, your future is imperiled. oil processing plant in Saudi Arabia are still terlocutors have pointed out to MbS, is that director of the Bernstein Program on Gulf Turning to the Persian Gulf (even the elusive but, in light of the previous Iranian-in- his kingdom also is vulnerable to foreign and Energy Policy at the Washington Institute U.S. government uses this term, rather than stigated attacks, it was utterly predictable. mischief-making. for Near East Policy. Follow him on Twitter “Arabian Gulf”), Tehran’s view is that the Most people had never heard of Abqaiq So far, Iran appears to have judged quite @shendersongulf. Let’s not play Charlie Brown to Iran’s Lucy By Charles “Sam” Faddis SHUFHQWWKLV\HDU,QÁDWLRQLVUDPSDQWDQG In the cartoon strip “Peanuts” there was a the value of the rial is plunging. subplot involving Lucy, Charlie Brown and President Trump has not simply reimposed a football. Lucy, Charlie Brown’s nemesis, sanctions and ratcheted them up. He has also would succeed over and over again in con- directly targeted the rulers of Iran and has vincing Charlie Brown to kick a football that designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard she was holding — and, at the last moment, Corps a terrorist organization. These actions Lucy would always pull the football away devastate the criminals who run Iran’s econ- leaving Charlie Brown lying on the ground. RP\DQGZKREHQHÀWPRVWIURPWKHFDVKWKDW The subplot is so well known that it has their criminal enterprises generate. Prices are become an American cultural metaphor for on the rise in the marketplace, and Iranians a situation in which someone allows himself are feeling the pinch. But, perhaps for the to be repeatedly fooled by the same trick. ÀUVWWLPHJHQHUDOVDQGD\DWROODKVZKRDUH /XF\ZDVDÀFWLRQDOFKDUDFWHU$OO&KDUOLH enriching themselves at the expense of the Brown ever suffered was injury to his pride. average Iranian are also feeling the pain. But Iran is very real, and if we fall for its In short, our maximum pressure policy is tricks yet again, the stakes are a great deal paying dividends. higher than a bruised ego and embarrassment. That is precisely why the Iranian regime In 2015 the Iranians took Barack Obama is so desperate to split the coalition aligned and his weak-kneed foreign-policy staff to the precisely the same play they used on Presi- Predictably, Iranian threats are having an against it, weaken America’s resolve, and cleaners. Cowed by Iranian threats and the dent Obama. Tehran recently announced that impact on our European allies, particularly convince us to agree to yet another meaning- specter of an Iranian atomic bomb, Obama, contrary to the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal France, which has made a great deal of mon- less, fantasy deal that will do nothing to end John Kerry, and our always suspect Europe- it had put advanced centrifuges to worken- ey doing business with Tehran’s murderous Iranian aggression. an allies abandoned a 35-year-old policy of riching uranium. It also made clear that it regime. French President Macron has entered Charlie Brown had no choice but to keep containment, handed over more than $155 will enrich uranium beyond the 20 percent into negotiations with the Iranians, dangling trying to kick the football. Charles Schultz billion in cash, and turned the Iranians loose limit to which it had previously adhered. In promises of a $15 billion credit line for Teh- drew him that way. But we are not cartoon to set the Middle East ablaze. practical terms, the only conceivable use for ran and European waivers of U.S. sanctions characters. We have free will and the capacity In exchange, we received a basket of il- uranium enriched to the levels Tehran now in exchange for yet another grab bag of mean- to learn from experience. Let’s exercise that lusory promises that the Iranians never had intends would be for use in nuclear weapons. ingless promises by the ayatollahs. free will and apply the lessons learned. any intention of keeping. The Iranian ballistic Tehran also sent a formal letter to the All of this comes, of course, because Pres- Our policy is working. Keep up the missile program continued apace. Nuclear European Union’s High Representative for ident Trump’s sanctions are really beginning pressure. weapons work never really ceased. Facilities Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica to bite. Iran’s economy is overwhelmingly * * * * * that were to be repurposed remained exactly Mogherini, announcing that it was walking dependent on money it earns from the sale Charles “Sam” Faddis is a retired CIA as they were before our “deal.” away from all of its commitments under the of oil and natural gas. U.S. sanctions have RSHUDWLRQVRIÀFHUZLWKGHFDGHVRIH[SHUL- Iran ramped up its support for Hezbol- 2015 nuclear deal. In effect, the Iranians crushed that business. In April of 2018 Iran HQFHXQGHUFRYHUDEURDG+HWRRNWKHÀUVW lah in Lebanon. Iran doubled down on the declared their intention to restart nuclear shipped over 2.5 million barrels of crude CIA team into Iraq in advance of the 2003 building of Shia militia, Hezbollah clones, weapons work. This declaration coincided RLODGD\7KDWÀJXUHLVQRZGRZQWRDERXW invasion and retired in 2008 as head of the in Iraq. Iran aggressively pushed the pace with news that the International Atomic 200,000 barrels per day and headed for the CIA counterterrorism unit tracking weapons and scope of its support to Houthi rebels in Energy Agency (IAEA) was preparing a ÁRRU of mass destruction. He is also a former U.S. Yemen — and we’ve just seen the most recent report detailing the fact that Iran had ceased Barack Obama’s nuclear deal and his $UP\RIÀFHUDQGWULDODWWRUQH\)DGGLVLV result: a crippling attack on Saudi Arabia’s cooperation with IAEA inspectors on the abandonment of sanctions meant boom times currently a senior partner with Artemis, LLC oil infrastructure. ground in Iran. in Tehran. The country’s economy expanded and the senior editor for AND Magazine. Today, alarmed by the possibility that the All of this is occurring against a backdrop by 16 percent in 2016, but resumptions of He’s also the author of “Beyond Repair: The Donald Trump administration means what it of seizures of merchant vessels by Iran and sanctions dealt Iran a deathblow. The Iranian Decline and Fall of the CIA” and (with Mike says about maximum sanctions and throttling threats to close the Straits of Hormuz. All of it economy contracted 3.9 percent last year, Tucker) “Operation Hotel California: The Iran’s economy, the ayatollahs are trotting out is designed for one purpose: to make us blink. and forecasts indicate that it will shrink by Clandestine War Inside Iraq.” Mace (Continued from Page 13) incarceration, prosecutors had pointed to ter, who represented Ms. Williams-Bolar in clients less,” Mr. Rubin said. guilty. In the cases of some other parents who examples of educational fraud that had been successfully seeking clemency in her case, In fact, many of the 35 defendants charged have pleaded guilty in the case, prosecutors punished with prison terms — in some cases, said that there were indeed disparities in the in the Atlanta case pleaded guilty and received are seeking as much as 15 months of incarcer- long ones. In court papers, they cited a case justice system. When you are rich — and sentences of probation. Sandy Wallack, who ation. They asked for a comparatively lighter in which Atlanta public school teachers, prin- particularly if you’re rich and white in this represented Dessa Curb, a special-education sentence for Ms. Huffman in part, they said, cipals and administrators were convicted in a country — there’s a different justice system,” teacher who was found not guilty at trial, said because she paid less than many of the other conspiracy to cheat on state tests, and some he said. But, he added, “Sending Felicity Ms. Huffman’s case seemed more akin to the parents and because she chose not to include were sentenced to as much as three years; all Huffman to jail is not going to solve that Atlanta defendants who had received proba- her younger daughter in the scheme. of the defendants were black. In another case, problem.” tion, since Ms. Huffman pleaded guilty and Other parents are scheduled to be sen- an African-American mother in Ohio, Kelley Similarly, lawyers who represented ed- expressed contrition. He said that probation tenced in the coming weeks, many of them :LOOLDPV%RODUZDVVHQWHQFHGWRÀYH\HDUV ucators charged in the Atlanta test cheating was probably an appropriate sentence. by Judge Talwani. The likelihood that other in prison — a sentence later suspended to scandal said that the sentences given to some One factor is what harm was done. The defendants will get short sentences or proba- 10 days in jail, three years of probation and of the defendants in that case were exces- universities weren’t hurt. They received extra tion increased slightly on Friday when Judge community service — for using her father’s sive. USC has fought to attract low-income money. The only possible victims are the de- 7DOZDQLVDLGLQDPHPRUDQGXPÀOHGEHIRUH address to get her children into a nearby students. [Now; the campus has become a serving students that were denied admission. Ms. Huffman’s sentencing, that the victims suburban school district. vivid microcosm of the economic disparities But can we really identify them? And if they of the fraud — testing companies and the uni- In light of examples like these, the prose- in Los Angeles.] were deserving, they probably were accepted versities where coaches were bribed — had cutors suggested, sentencing parents in this “Our educators in our cheating scandal at another university. One could argue that QRWVXIIHUHGDQ\ÀQDQFLDOKDUP WKLVLVDELJ case to probation would invite accusations of in Atlanta were way over-prosecuted and this is a victimless crime. deal regarding the severity of the sentence) unfairness and racial bias. But some defense way over-punished,” said Bob Rubin, who * * * * * that should affect the defendants’ sentencing lawyers involved in those cases rejected represents Dana Evans, a former principal, For more information regarding Nevada guidelines. That means that all the parents suggestions that their clients’ cases should who was convicted of a racketeering charge laws, or if you feel your rights have been before Judge Talwani will likely be facing be used to argue that Ms. Huffman should and of making a false statement to a Georgia violated, please call Mace Yampolsky & As- sentencing guidelines of zero to six months, be sent to prison. Bureau of Investigation agent. Ms. Evans was VRFLDWHV&DOORUWH[WXVDW   though she noted in her memorandum that she What IS Appropriate? sentenced to one year in prison; her case is :HDUHDYDLODEOHIRUHPHUJHQFLHV,I\RX can issue a sentence outside the guidelines. Sentence David Singleton, the executive currently on appeal. “My answer is not to need help, CALL NOW before it is too late. In arguing for at least a brief period of director of the Ohio Justice and Policy Cen- give Felicity Huffman more, but to give our We can help! Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2019 $YRLGLQJFRQÁLFWXQGHUPLQHVDFDGHPLF IUHHGRPULVNV)LUVW$PHQGPHQWULJKWV By Albert James Arnold Marxism, which we were allowed to mention About the time political correctness was only to discredit communism with our next entering campus culture, courtesy of new EUHDWK3URJUHVVLYHDFDGHPLFVRSSRVHGWKH layers of administration hired to ensure +RXVH8Q$PHULFDQ$FWLYLWLHV&RPPLWWHH’s compliance with federal regulations on gen- JRRQVKRZLQ:DVKLQJWRQDWWKHLUYHU\UHDO der and racial equality, Gore Vidal issued peril. The “Red Scare” had discouraged any this prescient warning in “The Decline and SROLWLFDODFWLYLW\VHHQDVOHIWRIFHQWHU Fall of the American Empire” (1992): “As Despite those conditions, I recall during societies grow decadent, the language grows my undergraduate days at Hamilton College decadent, too. Words are used to disguise, not DUHSUHVHQWDWLYHRIWKH&RPPXQLVW3DUW\86$ to illuminate, action: you liberate a city by addressing faculty and students in the college destroying it.” FKDSHO7RGD\FRQWURYHUVLDOVSHDNHUVDUH Nearly 30 years later, our decadence had UHJXODUO\GLVLQYLWHGSLFNHWHGRUGHPRQL]HG EHHQFRGLÀHGLQZKDWREVHUYHUVVXFKDV'D- %\DWWHPSWLQJWRDYRLGFRQÁLFWZHKDYHSXW YLG)RVWHU:DOODFHFDOOVSROLWLFDOO\FRUUHFW LQSODFHDV\VWHPWKDWH[FOXGHVLQDGYDQFH English (PCE) in “Consider the Lobster” DQ\DUJXPHQW ,UHIXVHWRXVH´FRQYHUVDWLRQµ (2011): “PCE purports to be the dialect of which is meant to take the teeth out of “ar- SURJUHVVLYHUHIRUPEXWLVLQIDFW³LQLWV JXPHQWµ WKDWPLJKW³VWUHVVSODFHGRQWKH Orwellian substitution of the euphemisms of highlight the fact that nobody knows where example, points to no solution and intends to FRQGLWLRQDO³FKDOOHQJHUHFHLYHGRSLQLRQ VRFLDOHTXDOLW\IRUVRFLDOHTXDOLW\LWVHOI³RI that “line” is until somebody decides that it GHPRQL]HHQWLUHLQVWLWXWLRQVDV´SURJUHVVLYHµ And students are now at the forefront of YDVWO\PRUHKHOSWRFRQVHUYDWLYHVDQGWKH has been crossed.) which makes them appropriate targets. WKLVWUDYHVW\7KH\KDYHEHHQVRWKRURXJKO\ U.S. status quo.” George Orwell is most frequently called No, the United States is not Oceania and indoctrinated that they are now complicit in A recent opinion contribution to The Hill XSRQWRSURYLGHDSSURSULDWHG\VWRSLDQDQDO- we are not engaged in an endless war, appear- their own repression. Where is the free spirit by Spencer Brown, on campuses becoming RJLHV$FROOHDJXHDWWKH8QLYHUVLW\RI7XOVD ances to the contrary notwithstanding. Pro- RILQTXLU\":KHUHWKHYDXQWHGVHDUFKIRU SURJUHVVLYHSOD\JURXQGVFLWHGDSROOWKDW ZKHUHIDFXOW\DUHÀJKWLQJDFRUSRUDWHVW\OH IHVVRUVWRGD\ÀQGWKHPVHOYHVQRWLQDQLYRU\ WUXWKZKHUHYHULWPD\OHDG" reported “nearly half of respondents (46 implementation of program cuts in human- tower, but in some corridor of Franz Kafka’s There was great poignancy in the late Pat SHUFHQW KDGVWRSSHGWKHPVHOYHVIURPVKDU- ities, social sciences and natural sciences, castle. No Ministry of Truth here. Higher ed- Conroy’s plea (“My Reading Life,” 2010) ing ideas or opinions in class discussions.” recently wrote to me that “Orwell’s name has XFDWLRQQRZKDVRIÀFHVRIHXSKHPL]DWLRQUXQ that “political correctness is going to kill Brown attributes this disturbing result to been in wide circulation here at TU lately, as by bureaucrats whose entire reason for being American liberalism if it is not fought to the “the left’s culture war.” In this respect, his KHVHHPVWKHPRVWDSWÀJXUHWRDFFRXQWIRU GHYROYHVIURPWKHDYRLGDQFHRIDQ\DQGDOO death by people like me for the dangers it analysis perpetuates the notion that political our administration’s relationship to language. FRQÁLFW&RQÁLFWLVEDGWKHRIÀFHRIHXSKH- represents to free speech, to the exchange correctness is the discourse of “the increas- -XVWDERXWHYHU\WKLQJWKH\VD\PHDQVH[DFW- mization will impose harmony, understood as of ideas, to openheartedness, or to the spirit ingly radical left.” I beg to differ. ly the opposite of what the words mean.” WKHDYRLGDQFHRIGLVFRPIRUWRUDQ\FKDOOHQJH of art itself.” There is indeed fear in the classroom, and A contributor to the Australian edition of to the student’s expectations. The system is Academic freedom already has been it exists on both sides of the desk. Whereas +XIÀQJWRQ3RVWDUJXHGWZR\HDUVDJRWKDW QRZVRZHOOHQWUHQFKHGWKDWDPLGOHYHODG- seriously undermined. The risk to our First VWXGHQWVPD\IHDUPLFURDJJUHVVLRQVYLDSUR- ´2UZHOO·VZRUGVDUHPRUHUHOHYDQWWR PLQLVWUDWRUFDQZLWKWKHDSSURYDORIVHQLRU $PHQGPHQWULJKWVLVUHDOWRDYRLGIXUWKHU scribed words that threaten their personal than 1984.” administrators, impose what Orwell called LQIULQJHPHQWDFRQFHUWHGFRXQWHURIIHQVLYH space and disturb their comfort zone (I don’t I agree with the author’s statement that 1HZVSHDNWKURXJKFROOHFWLYH*URXSWKLQN. is necessary. use quotation marks here so as to demonstrate ´¶DOWHUQDWLYHIDFWV·DQGGLVKRQHVW\DUHVRPH- Academics of my generation see as a sick * * * * * WKHQRUPDOL]DWLRQRIWKHVHUHSUHVVLYHDGPLQ- thing to be resisted coming from left, right joke the charge that this atmosphere is in any Albert James Arnold taught French and LVWUDWLYHWRROV WKHLUSURIHVVRUVQRZNQRZ or centre.” If we hope to understand the de- VHQVH´SURJUHVVLYHµDV%URZQZRXOGKDYHXV comparative literature at the University of from example that they risk rebuke, penal- plorable state of anomie in U.S. colleges and EHOLHYH,EHJDQP\WHDFKLQJFDUHHUDWWKHHQG Virginia from 1966 to 2007. Trinity College L]DWLRQLQWHUPVRIVDODU\DQGDGYDQFHPHQW XQLYHUVLWLHVZHQHHGWREHJLQE\GHSROLWLFL]- of the McCarthy era, when it was necessary to of Cambridge University made him a visit- and possible dismissal if they “cross the line.” ing the argument. Weaponizing rhetoric is a sign a loyalty oath. The third rail of classroom ing fellow in 2007. In 2015, he was made a (I put “cross the line” in quotation marks to symptom of the problem. Brown’s op-ed, for discourse in the early 1960s was Marx and Knight of the Order of Academic Palms by In praise of classroom cell phone bans By Arnold Glass cy offers funds for experimental $OZD\VDVFLHQFHÀFWLRQWHFKQR- LQYHVWLJDWLRQVRIWKHHIIHFWVRI phile, in the last century I dreamed technology on human cognition of future technologies that would RUVRFLDOEHKDYLRUVRWKHUHLVRQO\ turn my lecture classes into inter- DQHFGRWDOHYLGHQFHRIZKDWPD\ DFWLYHH[FKDQJHVEHWZHHQVWXGHQW EHHSRFKDOFKDQJHVLQFKLOGGHYHO- and instructor. 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Laboratory re- study materials, they are likely to search has consistently shown that remember the question and their during math class that I had been DWWHQWLRQÀQDOH[DPFRUUHFWSHU- JRYHUQPHQWEDQQHGPRELOHSKRQHV any kind of recorded, hence non-in- DQVZHUDORQJWLPH7KH\DUHHYHQ looking at while he spoke. But I IRUPDQFHZDVSHUFHQWYHUVXV from schools for students from pre- WHUDFWLYHDQGQRQVRFLDOLQVWUXFWLRQ likely to remember the correct knew that I had done something percent when they were allowed to school through age 15. LVLQIHULRUWROLYHLQVWUXFWLRQ answer if told it later as feedback. wrong and I rarely did it again. The do as they pleased. 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None of the schools LQJIRUOLYHLQVWUXFWLRQGZLQGOHV cent correct in 2005 to 90 percent looked out at my students in 2014 it tematic repeated re-instruction and had phone bans in place when the and the shift to online instruction correct in 2010. ZDVREYLRXVWKDWPRVWRIWKHPZHUH re-testing of study materials, the study started in 2012. By the end, EHFRPHVPRUHFRHUFLYHWKHUHPD\ I was close to attaining my goal no longer in class, except for their GHFOLQHLQÀQDOH[DPSHUIRUPDQFH all but one did. The authors found be pushback. that 90 percent of my class would physical presence. Their attention would be greater. that if a school banned cell phones To justify the shift to online attain 90 percent correct on the was primarily on the laptop/tablet/ 6LQFHWKHQ,KDYHQRWSHUPLWWHG and got its students to comply, then LQVWUXFWLRQWKHUHPD\ÀQDOO\EHDQ ÀQDOH[DPDQGWKH\ZRXOGDOOJHW cell phone on their desk. They VWXGHQWVWRGLYLGHDWWHQWLRQLQP\ VWXGHQWWHVWVFRUHVLPSURYHG7KH LQFHQWLYHWRIXQGDZHOOFRQWUROOHG As. 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This pleased but I collected self-report that promotes research into new a policy is different from enforcing wealthy students. FRQYHQWLRQH[WHQGHGWRDXGLHQFHV GDWDRQGHYLFHXVH technologies and awareness of its it. In 2010, Pew reported that almost * * * * * in classrooms and theaters. Of 7KHUHVXOWZDVWKDWGLYLGHG effects. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) 80 percent of kids were texting in Arnold Glass is a professor of course there was an occasional attention during class impaired KDVWDNHQDQLQWHUHVWLQLWVÀQGLQJV WKHFODVVURRP³HYHQSHUFHQW psychology at Rutgers University. transgression. I can remember a subsequent exam performance. In some parts of the world, class- in classrooms where phones were He is the author of “Cognition: A KLJKVFKRROPDWKWHDFKHUUHPRYLQJ For material presented when stu- room cellphone bans are in effect. banned. 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Balancing the budget in the ÀVFDOUHVSRQVLELOLW\,QDQ\FDVHD LQWHUHVWSD\PHQWV ZLOOH[FHHGWD[ debt. Between 2007 and 2012 the spending, especially for Social foreseeable future is almost out special bipartisan, bicameral com- revenues by nearly $6.4 trillion, government’s publicly held debt Security, Medicare, Medicaid and of the question. The fiscal plan mittee last year considered numer- DFFRUGLQJWR&%2·VÀJXUHV doubled as a share of the economy. RWKHUJRYHUQPHQWEHQHÀWV produced last year by the then Re- ous changes in budget procedures That disparity persists even un- That was partly due to the Great The demands on these programs publican-controlled House Budget and failed to agree on a single one. der CBO’s assumption that certain Recession, but even since then the will escalate as more of the ba- Committee called for $8.1 trillion Because Congress refuses to tax reductions enacted in 2017 will debt has continued to mount. by-boom generation retires. Absent LQGHÀFLWUHGXFWLRQLQFOXGLQJ meet these challenges willingly, the expire as scheduled in 2026, result- It now stands at its highest level DÀUPDQGVXVWDLQHGFRPPLWPHQWWR trillion worth of changes to entitle- American public will have to force ing in a substantial tax increase. since the Truman administration control spending, these budgetary ment programs, to reach balance the issue. Voters should demand After 2029, the cost overruns con- and is on course to eclipse the size pressures are inexorable. within nine years. The House lead- that every politician running for tinue to grow. of the entire economy in about a de- A course correction might be ership refused to bring the measure IHGHUDORIÀFHH[SODLQKRZKHRU Increased borrowing cade. At some point investors will RXWRIUHDFK7KHÀVFDOFKDQJHV WRWKHÁRRUIRUDYRWH she would solve the government’s To make up the difference be- abandon Treasury notes or demand required just to stabilize the debt are Congress has not even tried to ÀVFDOGLOHPPD tween excess spending and tax much higher returns. far greater than Congress has ever budget comprehensively for at least considered. The challenge is even a decade, under both Republican It should be a central topic in more daunting if lawmakers try to and Democratic control, and con- presidential debates. It should be a Viasmensky reduce the burden of government’s gressional leaders have decapitated focus of cable TV news programs. (Continued from Page 12) Has President Trump been mis- accumulated borrowing. the Budget Committees, which The press should give it at least as our jobs by sending the manpower informed by people under him? He 1. Just maintaining debt at to- were created for that purpose. much attention as it does climate outside the United States. It is un- cannot claim that jobs are coming day’s historically high 78 percent of Congressional leaders have change, immigration, health care, derstandable that all those compa- back to our country when in reality gross domestic product (a custom- largely excluded Budget Commit- or any other issue. This crisis is nies want to save big money at any they are sending out more and more ary measure of the economy’s out- tee chairmen and ranking members happening now, not somewhere on cost, considering that the hourly each day. SXW ZRXOGUHTXLUHWULOOLRQLQ from budget negotiations. the horizon and will swamp all the rate paid here is the same as the My question is who is fooling spending restraint and/or tax hikes This year, the Democrat-con- nation’s other concerns. salary paid in any of those other whom? over the next 10 years, according trolled House Budget Committee * * * * * countries monthly. Perly Viasmensky is the General to calculations by the Committee failed to produce a budget resolu- Tom Price M.D., is a former You don’t need a master’s de- Manager of the Las Vegas Tribune. for a Responsible Federal Budget. tion, abdicating its principal role. Health and Human Services sec- gree to work in a call center. There She writes a weekly column in this If lawmakers wait a decade, it Equally important is Congress’s retary and a former member of DUHSOHQW\RITXDOLÀHGSHRSOHRQ newspaper. To contact Perly Vias- will take $7.1 trillion in savings simple lack of will to control spend- Congress. Price is also a senior our soil to cover all those jobs being mensky, email her at pviasmensky@ over 10 years to stabilize the debt ing. Even in the latest spending health care policy fellow at the Job sent out. lasvegas tribune.com. at its current level, CRFB said. agreement, lawmakers claimed Creators Network. Maramis (Continued from Page 12) then, we returned milk bottles, soda bottles, “We walked up stairs because we didn’t Dorothy had a lot more to say in that brief while helping her stuff the bags, continued and beer bottles to the store. The store sent KDYHDQHVFDODWRULQHYHU\VWRUHDQGRIÀFH interaction, but she knew she had made her with her look of annoyance and actually told them back to the plant to be washed and ster- building. We walked to the grocery store and point by the look on the cashier’s face. her that she should start bringing her own LOL]HGDQGUHÀOOHGVRLWFRXOGXVHWKHVDPH didn’t climb into a 300-horsepower machine Little did she know that someone had bags, mentioning, with that tone, that plastic bottles over and over. So they really were every time we had to go two blocks. But you recorded the whole thing and it soon showed bags are not good for the environment. It recycled. But we didn’t have the ‘green thing’ are right. We didn’t have the ‘green thing’ up on the internet and got well over two was at that point that a lesser woman might back in our day.” She continued. “Grocery in our day.” PLOOLRQVKDUHV have given the cashier “lip” and created a stores bagged our groceries in brown paper And she had more to say. “Back then we Many of those who clicked on that con- whole scene that might even have involved bags that we reused for numerous things. washed the baby’s diapers because we didn’t versation in the grocery store were deeply the police being called. Most memorable besides household garbage have the throw-away kind. We dried clothes concerned about plastic waste and Dorothy’s But not Dorothy. Surprised, yes, but calm bags was the use of brown paper bags as book on a line.... Wind and solar power really reply to the cashier hit home with them. and polite as ever, she said, “We didn’t have covers for our school books. This was to en- did dry our clothes back in our early days. Obviously, we can’t blame all the prob- this ‘green thing’ back in my earlier days.” sure that public property (the books provided (Another comment that could have led to a IRURXUXVHE\WKHVFKRRO ZDVQRWGHIDFHG Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their lems of today on the past, yet we don’t have heated retort that might’ve fueled a would- by our scribblings. Then we were able to brothers or sisters…. But, young lady, you to let the younger generation think they have EHÀUH personalize our books on the brown paper are right; we didn’t have the ‘green thing’ to “suffer” because of those who lived before The cashier’s reply then threw another log bags. But, too bad we didn’t do the ‘green back in our day.” plastic bags were even a thing. RQWKDWFRXOGEHÀUHZKHQVKHVDLG´7KDW·V WKLQJ·EDFNWKHQµ :KRD:KDWDZRPDQ Realizing she had an audience, she kept * * * * * our problem today. Your generation did not The people behind her in line were lis- on. “Back then...we used a push mower Maramis Choufani is the Managing Ed- care enough to save our environment for tening while the cashier just wanted to get to that ran on human power...we exercised by itor of the Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a future generations.” (Talk about fuel for a them and check them out. But what Dorothy working so we didn’t need to go to a health weekly column in this newspaper. To contact YHUEDOÀJKWDWWKHFKHFNRXW was saying was intriguing to the listeners. club…. But you’re right; we didn’t have the Maramis, email her at maramis@lasvega- But Dorothy replied by saying, “Back She continued. ‘green thing’ back then.” stribune.com. Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT %ODQFGH%ODQF·VFHOHEULW\ÀOOHG Red Carpet at the Sahara (SLS) By Sandy Zimmerman I’m so excited to be here tonight and want Las Vegas Tribune to congratulate “Blanc de Blanc”.” Photos by Sandy Zimmerman during their The Mentalist: Gerry McCambridge, interviews, party scene by Blanc de Blanc Planet Hollywood With all of the press announcements and SZ: “You probably know everything I’m news everybody realizes “Blanc de Blanc” going to say because you are the Mentalist!” is very different and they wonder, “What Gerry McCambridge: “I do, I know all the are we going to see?” Tonight held all of the questions in advance, but surprises for the VIP’s, press, and the public. I’ll let you interview me. Zowie Bowie, Red Rock Hotel & Fremont ,·YHEHHQDSSHDULQJIRUWKHODVW\HDUV Experience at Planet Hollywood, Zowie Bowie: “I’m excited to be here at My show is called the Mentalist, I read the WKH6DKDUDWKLVLVWKHYHU\ÀUVWKRWHO,VDQJ DXGLHQFH·VPLQGVLQÁXHQFHWKHLUWKRXJKWV at. It’s good to see this hotel turn into such and screw with their heads. a gorgeous property. With the brand new SZ: “Screw up their heads?” show, we are all excited to see Blanc de Blanc Gerry McCambridge: “Somebody’s got hoping it will be a huge success. Right there ‘a do it. That takes up 75 minutes of the (he pointed), the spirit of the guy who used to show. It’s an audience participation, nothing be here at the Sahara when I was here, that’s is prearranged. Don Rickles. Things like this make me proud I’m excited to be at “Blanc de Blanc’s” to be part of the Vegas! opening night.” “I’ve been at the Red Rock hotel 14 years SZ: “It’s going to be different!” and 11 years on the Fremont Experience. Blanc de Blanc shows appears at 7 p.m., These are my main homes so I don’t have to Thursday - Monday, in the BLANC de get a different job and go home. For these two BLANC Theater, from August 16-December venues, I do the same show. I have another  show featuring a 15 piece orchestra with Elvis * * * * * and Sinatra’s music.” Award-winning Sandy Zimmerman pro- Jennifer Romas, “SEXXY,” Westgate duces television programs, documentaries, The beautiful Jennifer Romas, star/pro- and travel specials in Beijing, on the Yangtze ducer of “SEXXY” (Westgate) announced River Cruise in China, Italy, Bryce Canyon KHUÀYH\HDUDQQLYHUVDU\ZLWKVKRZV National Park, Zion Canyon National Park, VHWIRU-DQXDU\ the Grand Canyon North Rim National Park, I remember interviewing celebrities at the and a real Cattle Drive similar to the early RSHQLQJRI\RXUUHGFDUSHWZKHQ\RXÀUVW westerns in Reno, Nevada. With 25 years’ took the steps to produce and star in your experience as a syndicated Show and Dining own “SEXXY” show. Reviewer, Travel/ Luxury, Talk Show Host: SZ: “You are one of the few female pro- Sandy Zimmerman’s Las Vegas TV Show ducer/dancers!” and Discover the Ultimate Vacation travel Jennifer answered, “I’m the produc- specials. For information, questions, please er, director, dancer, and have many hats. contact Sandy Zimmerman: (702)-515-0846, “SEXXY” appears from Wednesday to Sat- Facebook@SZLVTV or sandyzimm2003@ urday at 11 p.m. Jennifer Romas, Producer/star of “SEXXY” interview along the red carpet (Westgate) yahoo.com.

Singer Zowie Bowie, (Red Rock Hotel & Fremont Experience) The Mentalist, Gerry McCambridge (Planet Hollywood)

“X-Burlesque” (Flamingo) “Thunder from Down Under” (Excalibur) September 18-24, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 19 FRIENDS! The Musical Parody cast to perform National Anthem at Las Vegas Motor Speedway This Week in Las Vegas

By Mike Kermani

Sam’s Town, Aliante, Cannery and tionally, all guests who order an Eastside Cannery. Tickets may also entrée on Oct. 3 at the new Rain- be purchased the day of the show bow Blvd. restaurant will receive a (depending upon availability) at the SUL]HÀOOHGHQYHORSH7KUHHOXFN\ YHQXHER[RIÀFH winners will receive free Rubio’s for a year! Rubio’s Coastal Grill is known IRUSRSXODUL]LQJWKHÀVKWDFRDIWHU Co-Founder Ralph Rubio brought KLVORYHRIÀVKWDFRVWRWKH86DI- By Mike Kermani Queen. ter at 800-745-3000; online at www. ter a college trip to Baja California, Las Vegas Tribune Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets orleanscasino.com; or in-person at 0H[LFR6LQFHLWVÀUVWUHVWDXUDQW Rev your engines, Las Vegas! start at $49.95 plus tax and fees, The Orleans, Suncoast, Gold Coast, opened in San Diego in 1983, Ru- Chandler, Ross, and Joey are tak- and can be purchased by calling Sam’s Town, Aliante, Cannery and Bourbon Street Lounge bio’s Coastal Grill has established ing the stage at Las Vegas Motor Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; on- Eastside Cannery. Tickets may also Bourbon Street is a modern a passionate fan base throughout Speedway this weekend to perform line at www.orleanscasino.com; or be purchased the day of the show 140-seat lounge where guests can the Southwestern United States the national anthem in the South in-person at The Orleans, Suncoast, (depending upon availability) at the enjoy free-spirited productions and has been touted as America’s Point 400. Cast members singing Gold Coast, Sam’s Town, Aliante, YHQXHER[RIÀFH from the best in live entertainment, PRVWORYHGÀVKWDFRV&LWHGE\7KH are Jerod Perez (Chandler), Luke Cannery and Eastside Cannery. unobscured sightlines throughout Washington Post and Los Angeles Striffler (Ross), Zac Greenwell Tickets may also be purchased the the venue and a video poker bar. 7LPHVDVWKHFRXQWU\·VWRSÀVKWDFR (Joey), and Noah Rivera (Swing day of the show (depending upon Schedule is subject to change. expert, Rubio’s has sold more than Cast). DYDLODELOLW\ DWWKHYHQXHER[RIÀFH October 2, 16 and 30 Jerry Tiffe 249 million Original Fish Tacos. September 14, 2019. 4:00 p.m. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. With 35 years of seafood mas- Las Vegas Motor Speedway October 9 and 23 The NiteKings tery, Rubio’s offers a variety of 7000 Las Vegas Blvd N 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. healthy grilled seafood dishes Las Vegas, NV 89115 October 3-5 Tre’Sure 9 p.m. to ZLWKRXWFRPSURPLVLQJÁDYRUDQG The cast of FRIENDS! 1 a.m. encourages eating seafood twice The Musical Parody October 10-12 Wolfcreek 9 p.m. a week, as recommended by the FRIENDS! The Musical Paro- The Bridge — to 1 a.m. American Heart Association. Us- dyis presented by Theater Mogul, $Q2UFKHVWUDO%HQHÀW&RQFHUW October 17-19 Tammy Graham ing responsibly sourced seafood, Lynn Shore Sunday, October 13 Band 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. the menu features bold, unique Entertainment and Ivory Star “The Bridge — An Orchestral October 24-26 Premier 9 p.m. ÁDYRUVLQGLVKHVUDQJLQJIURPWKH Productions. It is directed by Paul %HQHÀW&RQFHUWµZLOOIHDWXUHYDUL- to 1 a.m. Cilantro Lime Quinoa Bowl with Stancato, whose directorial ped- ous entertainers, including “Frankie * * * * * Grilled Mahi Mahi to the Ancho igree includes Grease, Jekyll & Scinta — The Showman” bringing NEW RUBIO’S COASTAL Citrus Grilled Shrimp Burrito and Hyde and Hairspray, among many throwback performances of the Aaron Lewis GRILL TO OPEN IN VEGAS, Grilled Wild Alaska Salmon Tacos. other productions both on and off variety shows of the ‘50s and ‘60s, Friday, October 25 OCTOBER 3 Healthy options, including nutri- Broadway. www.paulstancato.com. Ariana Martinez performing the and Saturday, October 26 The home of the Original Fish ent-rich brown rice and quinoa, FRIENDS! The Musical Parody music of Gloria Estefan, The Vegas Best-known for his outspo- Tacoâ, Rubio’s Coastal Grill, is fresh greens with lemon agave was created by Bob and Tobly Good Fellas showcasing the vintage kenness, impassioned live shows opening a new location in Las Ve- vinaigrette, heart-healthy avocados McSmith, the duo that created Vegas and rock hits, celebrated and Outlaw Country tunes, Aaron gas, Nevada. On October 3, 2019, and fresh, house-made guacamole ÀYHFULWLFDOO\DFFODLPHGPXVLFDO Earth, Wind & Fire tribute group Lewis will bring his top hits to The Las Vegas residents are invited to are always available. parodies including Bayside! The Serpentine Fire and a 32-piece Orleans Showroom, featuring songs dine at the new Rubio’s Coastal * * * * * Saved by the Bell Musical, 90210! orchestra arranged and conducted from his new album, “STATE I’M Grill, located at 7385 S. Rainbow Mike Kermani is an entertain- The Musicaland Katdashians! The by Mariano Longo. IN.” The album “STATE I’M IN” Blvd. To celebrate the opening ment writer for the Las Vegas Musical. The musical score of the Proceeds of the concert will is the follow-up to his last record and give back to the community, Tribune newspaper. He writes a production was written by Assaf benefit the Trauma Intervention “SINNER,” which went No. 1 on Rubio’s will donate 50 percent of weekly column in this newspaper. Gleizner. Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada, Billboard’s Top Country Albums, opening day sales to the Judith E. To contact Mike Kermani, email * * * * * Inc. and Nevada Health Centers. Top 200 Albums, and Top Digital Steele Elementary School. Addi- mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com Showtime is 6 p.m. Tickets start Albums Charts upon its release. at $35 plus tax and fees, and can be Audiences will enjoy Lewis’ purchased by calling Ticketmaster performance of hits like “Country at 800-745-3000; online at www. Boy,” “Sinner,” “State I’m In,” orleanscasino.com; or in-person at “The Bottom,” “The Road” and The Orleans, Suncoast, Gold Coast, more. Sam’s Town, Aliante, Cannery and Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start ‘WE WILL ROCK YOU — Eastside Cannery. Tickets may also at $55 plus tax and fees, and can be THE MUSICAL TOUR,’ be purchased the day of the show purchased by calling Ticketmaster ‘THE BRIDGE — AN (depending upon availability) at the at 800-745-3000; online at www. ORCHESTRAL BENEFIT YHQXHER[RIÀFH orleanscasino.com; or in-person at CONCERT,’ COMEDIAN The Orleans, Suncoast, Gold Coast, FRANK CALIENDO AND COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER AARON LEWIS COME TO THE ORLEANS IN OCTOBER The Orleans Hotel and Casino will bring top entertainers to The Orleans Showroom in October, including the “We Will Rock You — The Musical Tour,” “The Bridge ³$Q2UFKHVWUDO%HQHÀW&RQFHUWµ comedic impressionist Frank Cali- endo and country music star Aaron Lewis. October entertainment will also feature free live entertainment at Bourbon Street Lounge and Bai- liwick All American Pub + Eatery throughout the month. )UDQN&DOLHQGR Saturday, October 19 Caliendo is best known for his impressions of iconic actors Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro; U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush DQG%DUDFN2EDPDVSRUWVÀJXUHV John Madden, Charles Barkley and Jon Gruden; and talk show We Will Rock You hosts Dr. Phil, Jay Leno and David — The Musical Tour Letterman. His signature frenetic Friday, October 4 performances include a mix of im- and Saturday, October 5 pressions, characters, observations The “We Will Rock You” Mu- and anecdotal stories. sical Tour features a quirky and For more than a decade, Calien- heartfelt story that follows two GRKDVEHHQDSURPLQHQWÀ[WXUHRQ revolutionaries, Galileo and Scar- television. After 10 years of being amouche, on a quest to save rock on FOX’s “NFL Sunday Pregame,” ‘n’ roll in a world where there are the comedian went on to star on ES- no musical instruments and rock PN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown.” no longer exists. Audiences will Caliendo has also starred on televi- enjoy a musical journey where sion sketch comedies on “MADtv,” Galileo and Scaramouche join the “Hot in Cleveland, “SportsCenter” %RKHPLDQVWRÀJKWIRUIUHHGRP and his own series “Frank TV” on individuality and the rebirth of TBS. On the late-night talk show rock ‘n’ roll. circuit, Caliendo regularly appears Since 2002, more than 16 mil- on “The View,” “The Tonight lion theatergoers in 19 countries Show” and more. have been thrilled by this awe-in- Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start spiring production based on the at $39.95 plus tax and fees, and can songs of the legendary rock band, be purchased by calling Ticketmas- Page 20 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2019 Kelly Vohnn brings Reba McEntire to the F.I.O.R.E. By the Las Vegas Tribune Roving Reporter Photos by David “Bananas” Williams and Lorraine T. Sardelli One more successful F.I.O.R.E monthly event goes in the books. Rarely a day goes by when you don’t hear someone say, “I miss old Vegas” or “Las Ve- gas was better in the good ol’ days.” Clearly those people have never been invited to the Italian American Club on the second Thurs- day of the month. If they had, they would know about the Non Club Club F.I.O.R.E. and the incredible afternoon events that unite old Vegas and new in a beautiful way. Amazing people? Check. Live Music? Thanks to the Gary Anderson Ensemble and the equally talented Dr. Ritter, check. Great food? Check. Affordable? Check. Free park- ing? Check. Questionable characters? Check. Incredible vocalists? Double check. For the past 15 years F.I.O.R.E. has built a reputation throughout town as presenting incredible events, featuring impressive peo- ple. This past Thursday was no different. The beautiful and talented Kelly Vohnn captivated WKHPDLQURRPDWWKH,$&ÀOOHGZLWKVRPHRI the most interesting people in town. The To- ronto born Vohnn has been wowing audiences across North America and Europe with her dynamic voice and impressive impressions. Thursday, after opening with a classic Italian song (the woman knows her audience), she was kind enough to bring Reba McEntire with her. Actually, truth be told, she transformed into Reba right in front of their very eyes. Her vocal talents, in her voice or one of the many women inside her, were a gift to behold. Vohnn’s performance would have more WKDQVDWLVÀHGDQ\DXGLHQFHEXWDVWKLVZDV the F.I.O.R.E., there was of course, more. %URQ[:DQGHUHU9LQQ\$GLQROÀSHUIRUPHG brilliantly as did Steve McCoy as Tom Jones. In a touching moment, entertainer and F.I.O.R.E. founder, Nelson Sardelli was surprised to receive the Commander’s Award from the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 730 in appreciation of his 16 years of support for the Boulder City Veterans Home with his annual Father’s Day Event. If you are missing the way Las Vegas used to be, or are wondering what it was like, I suggest visiting ZZZQRQFOXEFOXEÀRUHFRP and clicking the “About Us” page. If you are really lucky, you might have a “connected” friend who can bring you to the October 10th, annual Halloween event with featured guest, Ina Holiday. 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Thank you to Kelly Vohnn. And thank you to Reba...... Page 24 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2019

Terry Bradshaw performs during the premiere of his show “The Terry Bradshaw Show” at Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Terry Bradshaw making an encore appearance at Luxor By Jerry Fink the psychedelically soulful sing- and these three concerts, paired Las Vegas Tribune er-songwriter Omar Apollo, who with our total property experience, Legendary professional football will be performing hits from his aim to do just that.” player and iconic entertainer Terry successive EP’s “Stereo” (2018) About Life Is Beautiful Bradshaw will bring h his musical, and “Friends” (2019). Life Is Beautiful was born in comedy and storytelling produc- Led by outspoken frontwoman, 2013 as part of the major transfor- tion, “The Terry Bradshaw Show,” Lydia Night, the weekend heats up mation of Downtown Las Vegas as back to the Las Vegas Strip for Saturday with LA rock sensation a cultural hub and has since con- extended performances. The Regrettes, who will give fans tributed over $350M of economic The limited engagement will a preview of their Life is Beautiful impact and cultural capital to the run in the Atrium Showroom at the performance happening later that area. During the three-day festival, Luxor for three Tuesday nights, night. Presented by KROQ-FM, premier musical acts, experiential October 1, 22 and 29. fans will also experience the ride- artists, comedians, thinkers and All shows are scheduled to begin or-die sounds of MUNA, and an FXOLQDU\WDOHQWÁRZLQWRWKHXUEDQ at 8 p.m. exclusive set from Dashboard Con- streets of DTLV, in addition to Bradshaw entertains the crowd fessional who will perform songs the festival’s 175,000 attendees. with his dynamic singing ability, from their recent triple EP release What started as an event has be- endearing personality and charisma “Now Is Then Is Now,” a collection come something more: a symbol in a 70-minute show that chronicles of notable past works re-recorded of connection, joy and creativity. his life’s journey. and reimagined by lead singer Chris Life Is Beautiful continues to be The musical and comedic pro- Carrabba. driven by its core mission to create duction showcases Bradshaw’s Paired with a unique on-site a holistic experience which aids in vocal talents, award-winning broadcast from Channel Q, the pool positive community transformation storytelling style and the same party concerts crescendo on Sunday and individual empowerment by straight-shooting, self-deprecating with indie-electronic vibes from collectivizing and inspiring through humor that has made Bradshaw a shallou, a synth-soul performance shared experiences driven by art favorite as an Emmy Award-win- from alt-pop band Cub Sport, a live and culture. more than $100 million per year safety and second is the stability ning co-host and analyst on FOX electronic mashup from LA-based * * * * * in tax collections. Cannabis sales of the industry. Millions more in NFL Sunday. duo Phantoms, and an electro house CANNABIS INDUSTRY were also up from $529 million in taxes and fees are paid at nearly Joining Bradshaw on stage set from DJ/producer Felix Cartal. CONTRIBUTIONS TO ÀVFDO\HDUWRDSSUR[LPDWHO\ every level of government includ- are superb vocalists Lorena Peril “What started as a single-artist STATE OF NEVADA PLOOLRQLQÀVFDO\HDUDQ LQJFRXQW\DQGORFDO6LJQLÀFDQW and Anne Martinez, both headlin- activation in 2017 has grown into a BREAK $100 MILLION increase of $110 million. changes in the market or regulatory ers from Luxor’s award-winning three-day celebration featuring nine Nevada’s Cannabis industry has ´7KHVHVDOHVDQGWD[ÀJXUHVDUH framework could impact tax collec- female revue, FANTASY. The artists and a live radio broadcast; broken the $100 million dollar mark a milestone that should be celebrat- tion, especially given competition talented team behind “The Terry we are thrilled to partner with Life LQWD[HVDQGIHHVIRUWKHÀUVWWLPH ed by the people of Nevada.” said from the illegal market. The illegal Bradshaw Show” includes Emmy LV%HDXWLIXODVWKHRIÀFLDOKRVWKRWHO Dispensaries, cultivators, laborato- Riana Durrett of the Dispensary market continues to deprive the Award-winner, Anita Mann, as di- for the third straight year and wel- ries and producers have paid more Association. “It shows that the pub- state of funds that could be going rector and producer, Beverly Jeanne come festivalgoers to our exclusive than $109 million in taxes and fees lic and visitors to Las Vegas from to education.” as e executive producer and musical pool parties to kick off each day,” LQÀVFDO\HDU around the nation are becoming “Nevada continues to be a model direction by Smokin’ Joe Escriba. said Downtown Grand Hotel Gen- $99.18 million was paid in tax- more comfortable purchasing can- for the industry and regulators na- The show was written by Jon eral Manager Kevin Glass. “Much es compared to $74.7 million last nabis and the industry is improving tion-wide,” Durrett said. “We must Macks with original songs by David like the Downtown Grand, Life year. How much of that went to its ability to serve the public. The continue to carefully analyze the Goldsmith and John Kavanaugh. is Beautiful has a long-standing education is not yet available from winners are the people of Nevada, impacts of regulation and taxes is Tickets for all performances are commitment to local music and the state. However, changes to the gaining highly-skilled jobs, indus- ensure continued success. now on sale with prices starting at DUWVZKLFKKHOSHGWRGHÀQHWKLV law this year under the leadership WU\GLYHUVLÀFDWLRQDQGHGXFDWLRQµ Jerry Fink is an entertainment $65.99 (not including applicable organic collaboration. The Life is of Governor Sisolak mandate that ´:KLOHWKHVHVDOHVÀJXUHVDUH columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune taxes and fees). VIP tickets are Beautiful experience is all about 100 percent of taxes will go to ed- strong, we should not take them newspaper and writes a weekly col- priced at $199.99 (not including creating moments that will live with ucation in future years. For the next for granted,” Durrett said. “The umn. To contact Fink, email him at taxes and applicable fees) and in- guests well beyond the weekend two years, the state is projecting number one goal is to ensure public MÀQN#ODVYHJDVWULEXQHFRP clude premier seating plus a meet- and-greet and photo opportunity with Bradshaw following the show. Tickets may be purchased at WKH/X[RUER[RIÀFHRQOLQHDWPJ- mresorts.com/luxor or by calling 702.262.4400. * * * * * DOWNTOWN GRAND HOTEL MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE LINEUP FOR THREE OFFICIAL POOL PARTY CONCERTS The Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino and Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival announces three free H[FOXVLYHFRQFHUWVGXULQJWKHRIÀ- cial daytime, rooftop pool parties at Citrus Grand Pool Deck featuring live performances from Jonas Blue, Omar Apollo, Dashboard Con- fessional, MUNA, The Regrettes, shallou, Phantoms, Felix Cartal, and Cub Sport September 20-22. Along with a live broadcast from AMP Radio, multi-platinum producer Jonas Blue will ignite the Citrus stage on Friday followed by September 18-24, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 25 LIFESTYLES

You will be amazed by both of these magicians! Johnny A. Palmer, Magician, Hollywood Stars of Magic Tim Wise, Magician/owner of Hollywood Stars of Magic New Hollywood Stars of Magic Show By Sandy Zimmerman slant on magic. Las Vegas Tribune Johnny A. Palmer performed this af- Photos by Sandy Zimmerman ternoon with his exciting mix of tricks — Magician Tim Wise, Producer of the new Colored scarfs that seem to tie themselves Hollywood Stars of Magic at the Las Vegas together and move about at will. His jovial Magic Theater, brings a different version of personality added to the fun! close-up magic to Las Vegas. Known as a reg- Johnny held his hat and kept announcing, ular at the Magic Castle, in Los Angeles, Tim “Show me the bunny” as the audience kept has a long career in several types of magic. repeating, waiting for a rabbit to appear but it Tim felt, “Close-up magic is what we’re didn’t! Just when the audience gave up, there doing at this theater. You can go on the strip was a live rabbit. to see big shows in big rooms but this is a Johnny told everyone, “Keep your eyes very intimate theater. I have 30-40 seats and on my hands, I’m pulling up my sleeves to see magic like you might in Hollywood at show you I’m not doing anything tricky even the Magic Castle. though I am.” “With Hollywood Stars of Magic, I have Suddenly red balls popped out of his a criteria, a bar, that all magicians must have mouth. What can u do with four quarters? Some of The audience participates in the show. -RKQQ\·VRWKHUWULFNVZHUHZLWKWHHWKÁRVVD Johnny A. Palmer, Magician, Hollywood Stars of Magic long green rope, colored balls, balls and cups, performed magic at the Magic Castle, on tele- word STARS, tickets are only $22.50 or and even, yes, a baby chicken! vision or in a movie. That’s the bar that I’ve VIP-$30.00. Two shows every Saturday at This is a fun show in a close-up, intimate set so that’s the quality of performance that 2 and 4 p.m. Also visit the website: www. URRP,VDWLQWKHÀUVWURZWU\LQJWRVHHKRZ we bring here to the Las Vegas Magic Theater. Hollywoodstarsofmagic.com. they did it! “Close-up magic is the most intimate style This is the only close-up magic show in Las Vegas Magic Theater, in the Las Vegas of magic. Here you are right on top of it. I Las Vegas in a close-up room.” Arts District, 1025 S. 1st Street, Center of cut my teeth on close-up magic for years. Sandy Zimmerman’s Review: Arts District. The best thing about it if we don’t have a “I like that the audience is just a foot or * * * * * big crowd, it’s still ok. This room is small.” two away from the magicians, they can really Sandy Zimmerman produces television Johnny A. Palmer, guest magician, added, see what you are doing. programs, documentaries, and travel spe- “All I need is one person.” Magic is an art beginning in the Middle cials around the world- in Beijing and on Tim continued, “I believe magic is art Ages, magicians can be creative and make the Yangtze River Cruise in China, and in that’s why we put our theater in the Art’s their show humorous, or take a different addition to travel specials in Italy and other District. There’s a difference in magic and countries as well as for Bryce Canyon Na- you can see it when you come here.” tional Park, ZionCanyon National Park, the Smoothini — the winner of the AGT is the Grand Canyon North Rim National Park, a magician next week. real Cattle Drive similar to the early westerns Every week is close-up magic at the in Reno, Nevada, and other destinations in Las Vegas Magic Theater. I have a special the US. With 20 years’ experience as a syn- promo code on my website, if you use the dicated Show and Dining Reviewer, Travel/ Luxury, Health, as well as a Photographer/ Videographer, Editor, and Talk Show Host of Sandy Zimmerman’s Las Vegas TV Show and Discover the Ultimate Vacation travel specials. For information, questions, inter- views, or comments, please contact Sandy Zimmerman at [email protected] This magic trick uses a real baby chicken! or 702-515-0846.

Johnny A. Palmer, magician, Hollywood Stars of Magic. It’s here, then it disappears! Tim Wise, Magician/owner of Hollywood Stars of Magic Page 26 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / September 18-24, 2019 Paper Petals & Wine: Local Flowerpreneur’s Unique Artistic Vision By Parker Philpot Special to the Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Parker Philpot Local entrepreneur Gina May LVDWKLUGJHQHUDWLRQ´SDSHUÁRZHU couture” designer who learned the fine, delicate art form from her mother and grandmother at their kitchen table in Argentina. The founder of Paper Petals & Wine FDOOVKHUVWXGLRWKHQDWLRQ·V´ÀUVW paper flower art museum” com- ELQHGZLWKÁRUDOVFXOSWXUHVDQGD hands-on workshop and wine bar. She opened her studio-museum in Town Square shopping plaza at 6569 Las Vegas Blvd South, easily accessible from the W Sunset Rd northside entrance, Suite C158, just a few doors south on North Main Street. The main interactive attraction at her new storefront gallery is the Petals & Wine classes for small to *LQD0D\SDSHUÁRZHUFRXWXUH medium-size groups of up to 24. At designer-founder of Paper Petals the grand opening held on Septem- :LQHORFDWHGLQ7RZQ6TXDUH 7KH9HJDV*ROGHQ.QLJKWVWULEXWHZDOOLVDJLDQWVFXOSWXUHRISHUVRQDOL]HGÁRZHUVIRU0DUF$QGUp)OHXU\ ber 7, students showed off their own which has dozens of well-thought- DQGWHDPPDWHVZLWKDVWDWVWUDFNHUGHPRQVWUDWHGE\'LDQD/HHPRWKHURIJDOOHU\IRXQGHUGHVLJQHU*LQD0D\ unique, wall hanging-size, colorful, out, personalized details added, ÀUVWHYHUKDQGFUDIWHGÁRZHUVWKDW such as petals bearing the initials tional street art competition (details each student made in one sitting and that the principal hockey player on website ArtPopStreetGallery. took with them. dons every game to represent and FRP ,WVXUHO\KHOSHGKHUPDNHKHU “I’ve never done this before! honor his family members. In the vision come to life faster. Her busi- Gina showed us how,” exclaimed center of the astonishingly creative ness growth has been remarkable ÀUVWWLPHVWXGHQWDQGJDOOHU\YLVLWRU SLHFHRIDUWLVDQLQWHUDFWLYHÁLSSLQJ since moving to Las Vegas under Quianna, showing off her “phenom- board that shows two stats that are three years ago. HQDOµMHZHODGRUQHGÁRZHUEXUVWLQ kept updated. It’s a VGK fan crowd “About 10 years ago, I saw pho- apricot hues. pleaser. It’s too priceless to sell… tos of a Chanel Paris fashion show The award-winning designer’s maybe? ZLWKWKRXVDQGVRISDSHUÁRZHUV jovial mother, Diana Lee, and the Mounted beside the VGK array all over the stage and runway, and lively, quick-witted grandmother, is a framed red, white and gold I thought, ‘This is what I want to Rose Lee, were there to help, along ÁRUDOEORRPZLWKSDSHUSHWDOVWKDW create. This is what I want to do. I with their husbands. Father, Tommy the designer’s mother pointed out still get excited every time I create May, and grandfather, William Lee, are made of handcrafted paper with a new design,’” she shared several and lots of other family members an overlay. It’s proudly bursting and months ago. At that time, she also were part of the celebration. They boasting with power, beauty and stated her intent and vision: “I’d all beamed proudly, admiring JUDFHZKLFKUHÁHFWVWKHSOD\HUVRI like to one day have a studio and the tenacity and creativity of the the Las Vegas Aces women’s pro WHDFKSDSHUÁRZHUPDNLQJ³NLQG designer turned store owner-in- basketball team. The team mem- of like the paint and wine-type [get- structor. bers’ names are included with dec- WRJHWKHUV@EXWZLWKSDSHUÁRZHUV “Gina brings all of us together. orative embellishments that make it instead.” ...She is wonderful. …We are so a central, local sports team-themed, Just months later, it’s a reality. proud of what she is doing,” are focus piece. 6KHVD\VVKHVWLOOÀQGVLW´KDUG among many warm sentiments In the wine service area, a show- to believe” it’s all happening, de- from her family members and close stopper, stunning red rose ‘in spite her streak of victory from her friends. bloom’ embedded under glass award-winning talents, with the Gallery of Artistry makes a conversation coffee table growing recognition and expressed Valued at “over $55,000,” ac- that had cameras clicking. support from locals and visitors FRUGLQJWRWKHUHOHDVHSDSHUÁRZHU Dedication and Vision coming to her gallery. art sculptures, wall hangings, home The gallery and classroom area Even with her professional 6WXGHQW4XLDQQDDQGRWKHUFODVVPDWHVEHORZDFTXLUHGSDSHUÁRZHU décor items, special event and ribbon-cutting and award was done rising success and the heartfelt theme backdrops, and wearable by the Latin Chamber of Com- appreciation from her students, PDNLQJVNLOOVDWWKHXQLTXHDUWJDOOHU\FRPELQHGZLWKDJLIWVKRSDQG art is displayed in the gallery. All merce, and it is another chapter in along with her loyal Facebook ZRUNVKRSZLWKZLQHDQGEHYHUDJHVHUYLFH ZZZ3HWDOVDQG:LQHFRP) are hand crafted from paper stock the LCC’s supportive collaboration IROORZHUV QRZFDOOHG´ÁRZHUHUVµ gallery grand opening provided Darrel said, adding “It was more of that is hand formed, painted and with the entrepreneur. DVVRQDPHGE\WKLVZULWHU JDOOHU\ countless photographic memories a feeling. You could feel the love… assembled by the owner or under ´:KHQ,ÀUVWPRYHGWR9HJDV founder and instructor May remains for her guests, and anyone visiting the passion. I like the [colors of the her direct guidance. I joined the Latin Chamber of DPDUNHGO\KXPEOHJUDFLRXV´ÁRZ- the store or taking a two-hour class artwork]. They were soft in tone, Visitors can purchase wearable Commerce. The president, Peter erpreneur” who relocated to Las will experience visual delight and and even the bright colors were flower art pendants and home Guzman, became my mentor. He Vegas from a small California town cheerful hospitality, assured by the tasteful and classy.” She is sharing decorating items, such as the gift- believed in me and gave me the in May 2017 to expand her business owner and her staff. pictures on Facebook. (And there’s boxed giant roses in assorted hues, confidence that I needed to be- working with people in the leading )LUVWWLPHVWRUHYLVLWRU7LIÀQ\ RQHPRUH¶ÁRZHUHU·IROORZHU  RUSHUVRQDOL]HGZDOODUWZLWKÀQH lieve that I can make it work… I wedding and entertainment city. Darrel, a local resident, was sur- It was a night of grand beauty, detailing. was awarded a $7,000 grant by She then hoped of simply making prised by the beauty, elegance and joy and hugs. The creative ‘invitations’ sent the [LCC] to help me start my a living with her artistry. UHDOORRNLQJÁRUDOVRQWKHZDOOVDQG “I invite you to visit my new gal- with press kits were deluxe-size, business,” she stated in a previous Paper Petals’ Growth RQWKHZHDUDEOHDUWÁRZHUSHQGDQW lery and hope you will be inspired full-bloom, roses in rich assorted interview. “I entered a juried Art Her focus now is on growing display tree. by what I have created,” May says. pastels and bright solid colors. The in The Park show and won $250,” the unique gallery and the Petals “You would not know they were “I do this to see how happy it makes boxes were gold labeled “You’re May recalled. & Wine theme art classes. The paper unless you touched them!” people feel.” Invited.” Impressive and eye-catch- The chamber’s award helped Inspire you did, Gina May, you ing, indeed. her start Paper Flower Couture, a did. Mounted on the south wall is special events design service, which Classes run by appointment a massive sports-themed arrange- has now expanded to become her and are held throughout the week. ment that amazed guests who public art gallery and the classes Gallery viewing is open to the commented on the 14-foot wide by she’s long envisioned where she can public at no charge. Visit the walk- 10-foot high Vegas Golden Knights teach others the art form. in gallery seven days a week. For tribute, featuring “The Flower” “She’s been doing this [Argen- more information about the paper Marc André Fleury. His photo is WLQHVW\OHSDSHUÁRZHUDUW@ZLWKXV flower art gallery or to request surrounded by black, gold and since she was a little girl,’ her moth- instructional fee information and white petals. er and grandmother said with broad to schedule classes for a friends The images of other VGK team smiles during the grand opening. and family party, business team members are included in the edge- Recently, May’s work won a outing or individual seating, go to WRHGJHÁRZHUSDFNHGVFXOSWXUH $70,000 cash prize at a famed na- PetalsAndWine.com. * * * * * Parker Philpot is a Southern Nevada-based commentator, hu- morist, business and community events features writer. Contact her at FromParkersPen.com or email [email protected].

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Construction milestone marks Las Vegas Convention Center progress On August 20, 2019, the Las sign and construct the innovative performs Vegas Convention and Visitors system that is the next evolution COST: Free admission Authority (LVCVA) celebrated a IRUHIÀFLHQWWUDQVSRUWDWLRQPRGHOV WHERE: The Underground at tremendous milestone in the pro- LQKLJKWUDIÀFDUHDV The Mob Museum, 6WHZDUW gression of its 1.4 million square In addition to the Las Vegas Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101 IRRWH[SDQVLRQDVWKH¶ÀQDO·EHDP Convention Center expansion and About The Underground was hoisted above the 600,000 renovation, continued investment The Underground is an immer- square-foot exhibit hall of this in the meeting and convention in- sive Prohibition history exhibit, astonishing facility. dustry remains strong in Las Vegas featuring a distillery, speakeasy 800 tradesmen and tradeswomen ZLWKQHDUO\PLOOLRQDGGLWLRQDO and private VIP room located in currently working on the con- sq. ft. of meeting space coming the basement of The Mob Museum struction site, signed a 60-foot online in Las Vegas within the and sponsored by Zappos. 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According See the light in others, and treat to a Monster survey they cite, more them as if that is all you see. — than one-quarter have described Wayne Dyer their bosses as “power-hungry” I read a story about a farm boy who are looking out only for them- who accidentally overturned his selves. wagon-load of corn in the road. The With survey results like this, is farmer who lived nearby came to it any wonder that many employees investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called feel being thrown under the bus is out, “forget your troubles for a spell just part of the culture? and come on in and have dinner As a leader, how you treat your ZLWKXV7KHQ,·OOKHOS\RXJHWWKH people speaks volumes about your wagon up.” OHDGHUVKLS:KLOHLW·VDJLYHQWKDW ´7KDW·VPLJKW\QLFHRI\RXµ \RXUSHRSOHGRQ·WZDQWWREHWKURZQ :LOOLVDQVZHUHG´EXW,GRQ·WWKLQN under the bus as a result of poor Pa would like me to.” OHDGHUVKLSVNLOOVOHW·VQRWDVVXPH “Aw, come on, son!” the farmer that you understand this. insisted. 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