Higher Taxes Will Not Solve Education Woes by Thomas Mitchell Teachers’ Union Is Launching a Peti- It’S Never Enough

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“ITRIBUNE may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” — Voltaire Higher taxes will not solve education woes By Thomas Mitchell teachers’ union is launching a peti- It’s never enough. tion campaign that would ask voters Despite lawmakers funding statewide to increase taxes by $1 three percent teacher raises in billion a year for public education. this year’s legislative session and The Clark County Education lawmakers increasing taxes by Association told the news media $750 million a year in 2015 to fund LWKDVQRW\HWGHFLGHGVSHFLÀFDOO\ public education, the Clark County whose ox it intends to gore, but its members have voted to increase their union dues to fund a $2 million petition drive. My Point “We believe that there (are) revenue streams out there that can be of View increased to the tune of generating By Rolando Larraz $1 billion more for public educa- My Thanksgiving eve at the tion a year on top of what we’re Southwest Medical Emergency currently funding,” the Las Vegas Care was a nightmare. The begin- newspaper quoted John Vellardita, QLQJZDVMXVWÀQHD\RXQJODG\ executive director of the union, as by the name of Jackie was very saying. “We believe that whatever SOHDVDQWYHU\HIÀFLHQWDQGYHU\ Teachers protest at a Las Vegas high school earlier this year. (See Education Woes, Page 5) professional. I would have sworn she was from Cabo because she was like my friend Kelly, but then Denise Mraz no longer part in came one of those fake doctors with no name tag, pretending to be a real doctor without the knowledge of even how to spell the word Dr., of the Las Vegas Tribune the version that only has two letters. By Rolando Larraz our name is the Las Vegas Tribune, behalf of the Las Vegas Tribune is I had a fever of 103 and I had Las Vegas Tribune not the Nevada Independent or any Don Snook, who has been part of been told that at my young age a Denise Mraz, who for the last RWKHUQRQSURÀWFRUSRUDWLRQWU\LQJ the Las Vegas Tribune for the last fever of 103 is very dangerous and twelve weeks has so graciously to exploit its readership. forty years, has always been very risky, so I told the fake Dr. that I donated her well-written columns Not only that, but Las Vegas proud of his last name and most needed some type of medication, a to this publication, is no longer part Tribune IS NOT FOR SALE and everyone in Las Vegas knows him shot or anything that could reduce of the contributing team for the Las NEVER WILL BE FOR SALE. personally. my fever. Vegas Tribune. We have learned of an individual On Monday, December 2, 2019, She told me that she was going As she knew from day one, and calling himself Don, last name un- while at the Las Vegas Tribune of- to prescribe something and I could as we always made it very clear to known, trying to sell the Las Vegas ÀFHZHUHTXHVWHGWKDW'HQLVH0UD] pick it up at my pharmacy. Well, it those who offer their writing and Tribune for “cash only” and that is return the newspaper-issued Media was midnight, my pharmacy closed other contributions to the publica- not true. That is a scam and that Pass and she turned around, got three hours earlier at nine p.m. and tion, we cannot afford to pay for guy named Don, along with Denise, into her car and left, almost hitting would not open until 10 a.m. the IUHHODQFHZULWHUVZHDUHQRWD may have been trying to scam the an incoming vehicle entering the next day—but the next day was (c) corporation collecting astro- Las Vegas community. newspaper’s parking lot. Thanksgiving and they were closed nomical amounts of money in the The only Don legally authorized The Media Pass that Denise on Thanksgiving Day. IRUPRIFRQWULEXWLRQVIURPFDVLQRV This press pass is no longer valid. to exercise any legal transaction on (See Denise Mraz, Page 4) I told the fake doctor that I needed something, anything, to reduce my high fever, and she told me — yes, she had the audacity to What’s lurking around UNLV tell me — that “anything” she could By Wetonia Bridges-Houlihan when your child is ready to leave give me to reduce my fever would Las Vegas Tribune the nest, you feel a sort of gratitude cost her money. You have sheltered them, praised that you both made it to this point. Excuuuse me, lady! No, you are them, disciplined them and hope- But are they truly ready for what wrong, my medicine does not cost fully groomed them to be respon- life throws at them? you PRQH\,ZRUNHGVL[W\\HDUVRI sible members of society. Now it’s After all the research, the cam- my life to earn this medical care. time to cut the apron strings, and pus tours, the academic programs, I came here on a Pan American allow them to become the respected the college has been chosen, But Airline with a clean bill of health, adults we worked so hard molding. aside from all of that, do you a visa and a passport with an airline Off to college they go! really know what resides around SODQHWLFNHWDQGDEDQNDFFRXQW, It’s quite an accomplishment not the college campus you send your did not swim the ocean and I did not only for the child, but for the parent utmost prized possession to? We cross over (or jump over) the wall. as well. Remember, our children have spent our entire being, as Well, I left the prescription that DUHDUHÁHFWLRQRIRXUSDUHQWLQJVR (See UNLV Neighborhood, Page 3) the fake doctor prescribed for me at the pharmacy and I assume the whole package is still there, but I Kirstin Lobato’s federal lawsuit claims murder am not planning to go get it, much less pay for all the medicines that she forced on me. frame-up by Metro and two former-detectives I know my friend Ed Uehling By Hans Sherrer arrested the 18-year-old Lobato on a new trial was ordered, based on will be upset with me because I did Justice Denied (justicedenied.org) July 20, 2001, and she was charged new forensic evidence establishing not mention the fake doctor’s name, Special for the Las Vegas Tribune ZLWKÀUVWGHJUHHPXUGHU Bailey died at a time when the but that doctor is so cheap she does .LUVWLQ%ODLVH/REDWRKDVÀOHG Lobato served more than 15 prosecution conceded she was at not even have a name tag — most a federal civil rights lawsuit in Las years in prison for Bailey’s homi- her home in Panaca, 170 miles from places give their employees a name Vegas against the Metropolitan cide before her release on January Las Vegas. The Clark County DA tag, but this fake doctor either does Police Department and former 3, 2018. declined to retry her and the charges not have a name or the Southwest Detectives Thomas Thowsen and Lobato was convicted in 2002 were dismissed. Medical Emergency Care does not James LaRochelle. Her suit alleges of murder, but the Nevada Supreme /REDWR·VODZVXLWÀOHGLQ86 want to spend money on giving the Thowsen and LaRochelle were Court overturned her convictions District Court in Las Vegas alleges: fake doctor a name tag. complying with standard Metro in 2004. She was convicted of the “As a result of egregious mis- Then, the fake doctor sent yet practices when they conspired lesser charge of manslaughter after conduct by the Defendants [Metro, another fake person (nurse?) to to frame her for the July 8, 2001 her retrial in 2006. Thowsen and LaRochelle], Plaintiff give me the release papers, a runner homicide of Duran Bailey in Las Her 2006 convictions were Kirstin Blaise Lobato was wrong- in a nurse’s uniform (also with no Vegas. Thowsen and LaRochelle KIRSTIN LOBATO overturned in December 2017 and (See Lobato Lawsuit, Page 7) name tag), perhaps Cuban like me, but with an awful attitude typical of one of those “angry” countries, The Trouble with Judges and Judging Them and that person threw the release By Chuck Muth Fortunately, in Nevada, we get papers in my face. Part three of a series to elect our judges. Unfortunately, When I asked to speak to the On Tuesday, U.S. District Court there isn’t a whole lot of useful RIÀFHPDQDJHUDQRWKHUQXUVHZLWK Judge Michael Simon struck down information out there to help voters no name tag pretending to be the President Trump’s executive order make informed decisions in judicial manager wanted to know what the “requiring legal immigrants to races. problem was. show proof of health insurance Fortunately, the Las Vegas Re- I told the supposed manager before being issued a visa by the view-Journal has recognized this what the problem was and I also State Department.” problem and recently published a pointed out how dirty the floor Judge Simon, you won’t be series of “ratings” for our judges. was and how broke the chair I was surprised to learn, is an “Obama Unfortunately, the rating system (See My Point of View, Page 2) judge.” (See Judging Judges, Page 3) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 4-10, 2019 %DUUUHMHFWVNH\ÀQGLQJLQUHSRUWRQ5XVVLDSUREH By Justine Coleman ter told the newspaper that Barr Barr could not order Horowitz to The Hill believes information from other alter his report because the inspec- Attorney General William Barr agencies such as the CIA could tor general operates independently LVUHMHFWLQJDNH\ÀQGLQJLQWKH-XV- FKDQJH+RURZLW]·VÀQGLQJWKDWWKH from the department. tice Department inspector general’s investigation was warranted. 7KH+LOOUHDFKHGRXWWRWKH-XV- report on the Russia probe, The The Post noted it was unclear tice Department and FBI for com- Washington Post reported Monday. how Barr will voice his disagree- ment. Both declined to comment People familiar with the matter PHQWZLWKWKHUHSRUW·VÀQGLQJ7KH to the Post. told The Post that Barr said he does department typically includes a Horowitz reportedly criticizes QRWDJUHHZLWKWKHUHSRUW·VÀQGLQJ formal letter response in inspector some FBI employees and sur- that the FBI had enough intelligence general reports, but Barr could also veillance tactics in his report but to initiate an investigation into the speak out publicly. does not agree with the president’s 7UXPSFDPSDLJQLQ-XO\ Trump has said the inspector depiction of the investigation as a The long-awaited report from general report would prove that witch hunt. -XVWLFH'HSDUWPHQW,QVSHFWRU*HQ- LQWHOOLJHQFHRIÀFHUVXQGHUIRUPHU eral Michael Horowitz is expected President Obama were “spying” 7KH-XVWLFH'HSDUWPHQWLVUXQ- to be made public in a week. But a on his campaign and abusing their ning its own criminal investigation, draft is being discussed behind the power to prevent him from being led by U.S. Attorney -RKQ'XUKDP, scenes, and the attorney general president. into the FBI probe. Barr has been reportedly is not persuaded that WKH)%,LQYHVWLJDWLRQZDVMXVWLÀHG QHVVHVDQGRIÀFHVLQYHVWLJDWHGE\ Democrats have criticized Barr involved in that investigation by The draft report is now being Horowitz. for what they see as him operating traveling to other countries and finalized and shown to the wit- People familiar with the mat- as the president’s personal attorney. asking for assistance. TRIBUNE My Point of View VOL. 21, NO. 41 (Continued from Page 1) employees? them the right to mistreat people at dealers are called? Providers. Of sitting in was and he told me that With such an attitude of their their pleasure. drugs. FOUNDER he would take note of all those medical personnel, imagine for What can we expect? Remember My name is Rolando Larraz, and Rolando Larraz issues and then showed me where just a second what would happen the good old times when, with great as always, I approved this column. PUBLISHER the door was. if Senator Elizabeth Warren has her respect, we called medical doctors Rolando Larraz is Editor in AND Funny that none of those people wish for socialist medicine for all. — doctors? Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. EDITOR IN CHIEF have name tags when name tags Dozens of people will die daily in After spending hundreds of His column appears weekly in this Rolando Larraz are so important to identify the the name of communism. thousands of dollars on their ed- newspaper. To contact Rolando employees. Are they privileged em- Those people are under the be- ucation, now they are no longer Larraz, email him at: Rlarraz@ GENERAL MANAGER ployees or is the management team lief that because they found a job doctors, but providers. lasvegastribune.com or at 702- Perly Viasmensky afraid to upset those big-mouthed with a medical association it gives Isn’t that the same thing drug 272-4634.

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ÀJKWLQJWRRWKDQGQDLOHYHU\HIIRUW The petitions would have to be to toughen teacher evaluations and To All Attorneys submitted by November 2020 and tie compensation to performance in WKHQYHULÀHGE\WKH6HFUHWDU\RI the classroom. 6WDWH·VRIÀFH,IVXFFHVVIXOWKHWD[ A state law passed in 2011 es- measure would then go before the tablished teacher evaluations and fully 50 percent of evaluations 2021 Legislature, which could pass were to be based on pupil growth or who hate writing the initiative or kick it to the voters improvement in testing scores over on the November 2022 ballot. the course of a school year. At some The last time such a proposal NEVADA APPEAL GROUP (“NAG”) offers point it was reduced to 40 percent, was put before Nevada voters was then in this past legislative session FLAT FEE, high quality services for civil and LQZKHQWKH1HYDGD6WDWH a bill was passed and signed by the Education Association pushed a governor dropping pupil growth to criminal Appeals and all Post-Conviction Relief. margin tax on businesses that it said only 15 percent of an evaluation. would raise about $800 million a Evaluations are not all that rigor- year in additional funding for K-12 ous to begin with. According to the NAG handles all types of appeals (misdemeanor, education. Nevada Department of Education, The measure went down in in the 2017-2018 school year only felony and civil) as well as Habeas Corpus ÁDPHVZLWK78.8 percent of voters 25 out of nearly 20,000 teachers in voting no. That’s nearly a 4-to-1 Nevada were evaluated as “ineffec- Petitions, Nevada Supreme Court briefs, and margin. tive.” That’s 0.1 percent. Another The problem with throwing 1.3 percent were pegged as “devel- individual motions across the civil and criminal more money at education and ex- oping,” while 80 percent were rated spectrum, including Motions for Summary pecting Nevada’s cellar-dwelling ´HIIHFWLYHµDQGSHUFHQWZHUH education evaluations to improve rated “highly effective.” The rest Judgment. Turnaround time can be as minimal is that it’s already been tried and were exempt from being evaluated. IRXQGZDQWLQJ6LQFH1HYDGD The scores varied wildly from as 24 hours. Federal PCR is also available. KDVWULSOHGLQÁDWLRQDGMXVWHGSXEOLF county to county. 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Only to sign a petition to raise taxes (702) 902-5050 14 states require all students to take to improve public education, we Nag@criminaldefenseo! asvegas.com the exam. Nevada was the lowest recommend you politely decline. Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 4-10, 2019 Pressure grows on House GOP leaders to hold line ahead of impeachment trial By Alexander Bolton lawmaker that would likely spur primary The Hill challenges. Senate Republicans say GOP unity during “I think Republican support has gotten the upcoming House Judiciary Committee better,” Saltsman said of polling showing impeachment hearings will be critical to that the Republican base is rallying behind setting the tone ahead of a likely Senate trial. Trump. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) said if House “Do they really want the prospects of a Republicans unanimously vote against im- contentious, expensive Republican primary peachment, that would make it “less likely staring them in the face before they have to any senator would jump ship.” worry about a general election?” Saltsman One senior GOP senator said that if House said of the political danger facing any Repub- 5HSXEOLFDQVVWD\XQLÀHGDJDLQVWDUWLFOHVRI licans who vote to impeach Trump. impeachment, the Senate Republican Con- ´,W·VDFDUHHUGHÀQLQJYRWHLI\RXYRWHIRU ference will do the same. [impeachment],” he added. “As long as no House Republicans vote Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said he would for the articles of impeachment, I don’t be “shocked” if any House Republicans vote expect any [GOP] senators to,” the senior for impeachment, adding that he thinks it’s senator said. clear the House and Senate votes will fall All of that puts more pressure on House say political support for impeaching Trump ranks to vote for articles of impeachment. along party lines. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy(R-Calif.) has only weakened since the public hearings “I think it’s extremely unlikely that any “I think we all know the result, which is and other House GOP leaders to keep their in the House. [Republican] in the House or Senate would [why] it’s kind of unfortunate the House is troops in line and ensure there are no detrac- “From the polling I’ve seen, Ms. Pelosi look at this thing and say anything other than even going through this process,” he said. WRUVRYHUWKHQH[WIHZZHHNV$ÁRRUYRWHRQ and Mr. Schiff are sort of losing ground,” it’s thoroughly political,” he said. Many Senate Republicans say U.S. Am- articles of impeachment is expected before said Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), referring to “I think it’s true that if the [Republicans] bassador to the European Union Gordon the end of the month. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House all hold in the House then the Senate all Sondland’s testimony before the House last Not a single Republican voted for the Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam holds,” he added, while noting that Republi- month, which some observers described House resolution in October that formal- Schiff (D-Calif.). can-turned-Independent Rep. Justin Amash as containing “bombshell” revelations, has ized the rules for the impeachment inquiry A recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll (Mich.) could vote for impeachment. failed to alter the political terrain in the against President Trump, and GOP lawmak- found that 65 percent of U.S. adults said the Ford O’Connell, a GOP strategist, said it’s Senate. ers and strategists argue that there were no House hearings wouldn’t change their minds ´KHOSIXOµWRNHHS6HQDWH5HSXEOLFDQVXQLÀHG They say Trump’s decision to release mil- earth-shattering revelations in the subsequent on impeachment. ´LIWKH+RXVHVWD\VXQLÀHGµEHFDXVH´WKHUH·V itary aide to Ukraine and the fact that Kyiv hearings. The same poll found an even split on the protection in numbers.” never went ahead with an investigation of “Nothing that has come forward has question of impeachment — 45 percent in He said “there is a lot of pressure” not to former Vice President Joe Biden cuts the legs reached the threshold level to where it’s support, 44 percent against. EHWKHÀUVW5HSXEOLFDQWREUHDNUDQNVDQG out from the House Democrats’ case. really changed anything,” he said, adding An Emerson poll last month showed in- vote with the Democrats on impeachment. When asked if Sondland’s testimony had that he hasn’t seen any increased support for dependents swinging against impeachment, “It’s not like if you vote with the Demo- strengthened the case against Trump, Johnson impeachment among constituents. with 49 percent opposed and 34 percent in crats somehow you’re going to be rewarded responded, “I don’t think so, not basically.” McCarthy told The Hill in an interview IDYRUDVLJQLÀFDQWUHYHUVDOFRPSDUHGWR2F- for it,” he added. “Voting with the Democrats “Maybe added a little bit of information. It last month that his leadership team has kept tober when the same survey found 48 percent will probably hurt you more than voting with was all based on his assumptions, presump- the House GOP conference together by of independents in support. the Republicans, even if you’re in a swing tions,” Johnson said. NHHSLQJUDQNDQGÀOHPHPEHUVDVLQIRUPHG While the numbers could swing back the district.” Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman as possible. other way, Senate Republicans are becom- “The closer we get to next year’s elections, Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), another Trump “Each member makes their own mind up, LQJPRUHFRQÀGHQWDVSDUWLVDQEDWWOHOLQHV what we’re seeing in the polling is that voters ally, dismissed Sondland as an unreliable but you’ve got to make sure that they are able become even more entrenched. basically don’t want their vote taken away witness, pointing out that Sondland left out to see all sides,” he said. “The longer this goes on, I think the more from them,” O’Connell said, alluding to the key details in his original testimony and later House Republicans have also pointed to and more people are going to get tired of it,” argument that voting to remove Trump from updated it substantially after claiming that PHPEHUEULHÀQJVWKDW0LQRULW\:KLS6WHYH Cornyn said. RIÀFHEHIRUH(OHFWLRQ'D\ZRXOGHIIHFWLYHO\ other witnesses refreshed his memory. Scalise (R-La.) has held to keep everyone on Grover Norquist, the anti-tax leader who circumvent the electoral process. “I’m very suspicious of anybody [who] all the same page. hosts a weekly gathering of conservative ac- Chip Saltsman, another GOP strategist, of a sudden remembers something that was After spending a week in their home states tivists, said Monday that he doesn’t see any said voting for articles of impeachment would obvious to be remembered,” Graham said. for the Thanksgiving recess, GOP senators Republicans in the House or Senate breaking EHDFDUHHUGHÀQLQJPRYHIRUD5HSXEOLFDQ (See GOP To Hold Line, Page 7) Republicans, in impeachment defense, argue Donald Trump decisions toward Ukraine ‘entirely prudent’ By Olivia Beavers Kyiv to open two investigations that It argues that the evidence does “Even examining evidence Affairs and Oversight and Reform The Hill ZRXOGEHQHÀWKLPSROLWLFDOO\ not support Democrats’ allegations beyond the presidential phone call committees — take aim at the im- House Republicans argue Pres- In the 123-page report that that Trump pressured Ukrainian shows no quid pro quo, bribery, ex- peachment inquiry itself. ident Trump did not intend for his echoes the president’s own defense President Volodymyr Zelensky tortion, or abuse of power. The evi- “The Democrats’ impeachment GHDOLQJVZLWK8NUDLQHWREHQHÀW arguments, Republicans don’t give “to initiate investigations for the dence shows that President Trump inquiry is not the organic outgrowth him politically, but rather that the an inch in admitting wrongdoing SXUSRVHRIEHQHÀWLQJWKH3UHVLGHQW holds a deep-seated, genuine, and of serious misconduct; it is an or- president made “entirely prudent” and attack the impeachment inquiry in the 2020 election,” nor that he reasonable skepticism of Ukraine chestrated campaign to upend our decisions driven by a “reasonable led by Democrats, describing it as “obstructed the Democrats’ im- due to its history of pervasive cor- political system,” the report reads. skepticism” about corruption in the a partisan campaign that aims to peachment inquiry” by blocking ruption,” it states. “Democrats in the House of country, according to a GOP im- shake up the political system. the testimony of multiple witnesses, Instead, the Republicans — in- Representatives have been working peachment report released Monday. “Understood in this proper including those with direct knowl- cluding the top three GOP members to impeach President Trump since In the report, which was viewed context, the President’s initial edge of such contacts with Kyiv. on the House Intelligence, Foreign his election.” in draft form by The Hill before its hesitation to meet with President release, Republicans claim there is Zelensky or to provide U.S. tax- no evidence to back up Democrats’ payer-funded security assistance allegations that Trump sought to use to Ukraine without thoughtful a White House visit and nearly $400 review is entirely prudent,” the million in U.S. aid as leverage to get report reads. Denise Mraz (Continued from Page 1) I, Rolando Larraz, as the man Mraz has in her possession is no wearing many hats — from Found- longer valid and if used, is illegal er to Publisher to Editor in Chief, and against the newspaper’s rules to court reporter, and even janitor and regulations. — have never made any deals that The short time Denise Mraz could affect the outcome of a story CENEGENICS MEDICAL INSTITUTE has been voluntarily cooperating or hurt the community. with and writing for the Las Vegas I do not “make deals” with any- ,FO4NBMM"*" $4* -&&% Tribune. has been one problem after one to “save the Sheriff’s butt” in -BSFEP4U 4VJUF$ another, what with her trying to any way, shape, or manner. give orders and change everything In this newspaper there is no -BT7FHBT /FWBEB around. content editing, no censoring, and 0óDF The only orders given in this no cover-ups; we are who we are newspaper are by the Managing and that is why we cannot afford * Commercial Editor, Maramis Choufani, and by to be any other way; sometimes I * Tenant the long-time Production Manager, agree with the writer and sometimes Improvements Donald H. 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McConnell (R-Ky.) recently lashed Lawmakers have up to 15 days out at Pelosi in a tweet, saying the in session to wrap up legislative House Democratic leader was to items like funding the government blame for USMCA being “stalled.” beyond Dec. 20, while also juggling “Lots of talk, but no action for the House impeachment inquiry American workers,” he added. that has sucked up most of the po- VAWA litical oxygen in Washington. Top negotiators in the Senate say The House and Senate are cur- they want to get a deal on the Vio- rently scheduled to leave town by lence Against Women Act (VAWA) Dec. 13. But members are already by the end of the year. planning to stick around until late Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Ca- 'HFHPEHUDVWKH\WU\WRÀQLVKWKHLU lif.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) have legislative work and prepare for the Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) WKDWFRXOGEH´GLIÀFXOWµ us nothing in return. And that’s introduced competing versions of next phase of impeachment. hasn’t committed publicly to a Another potential option would a problem,” Smith told reporters legislation to reauthorize VAWA +HUHDUHÀYHWKLQJVWRZDWFK timeline for when the House would be to pass some of the spending before the break. DIWHUWKHLUWDONVDLPHGDWÀQGLQJD Impeachment vote on articles of impeachment. bills and a CR for the others. Trade deal bipartisan bill unraveled. House Democrats are charging But Democrats are eyeing such “Maybe pass the easy ones out The window for reaching a deal The House-passed bill, which is forward with the next stage of their a vote by Christmas, a move that and then CR the rest,” Sen. Shelley this year on Trump’s trade agree- the legislation that Feinstein rein- impeachment inquiry into whether would pave the way for a Senate Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a mem- ment with Canada and Mexico is troduced in the Senate, has drawn President Trump tied Ukraine aid trial to start in early January. ber of leadership and the Senate rapidly coming to a close. RSSRVLWLRQIURPWKH1DWLRQDO5LÁH to Kyiv opening an investigation Government funding Appropriations Committee, said House Democrats have said Association and Republicans be- into former Vice President Biden Lawmakers have until Dec. 20 to when asked about expectations for WKH\DUHGRZQWRDÀQDOIHZLVVXHV cause of a provision that eliminated and his son, Hunter Biden. prevent a shutdown just days before December. as they negotiate with the admin- the so-called boyfriend loophole by After two weeks of public hear- Christmas, in what would amount Defense authorization istration on the trade deal known H[SDQGLQJDFXUUHQWEDQRQÀUHDUP ings, House Intelligence Committee to a repeat of the record-long partial Congress has passed the Na- as USMCA. Pelosi added over the purchases for spouses or formerly Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is government closure that started on tional Defense Authorization Act Thanksgiving recess that they were married partners convicted of abuse planning to send his panel’s report Dec. 22, 2018. (NDAA) for the past 58 years. “within range” of an agreement. or under a restraining order to on the investigation to the House In a boost to the chances of But the mammoth defense bill, “Now, we need to see our prog- include dating partners who were Judiciary Committee, which is avoiding a shutdown, House Ap- which lays out policy and authoriz- ress in writing from the Trade Rep- never legally married. poised to take over the next phase propriations Committee Chair- es spending for the Pentagon, has UHVHQWDWLYHIRUÀQDOUHYLHZµ3HORVL /*%7DQGWULEDOVRYHUHLJQW\ of the inquiry. woman Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.) and been beset this year by a sluggish said in a statement. provisions as also viewed as two Schiff, in a “Dear Colleague” Senate Appropriations Committee SDFHDQGPXOWLSOHÀJKWVWKDWKDYH The Trump administration and other sticking points. letter, said the report would include Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) threatened to break the bill’s annual top Republicans have stepped up Ernst and Feinstein sparred over a summary of evidence found and agreed to top-line numbers for each streak. their public criticism of Pelosi as the bill shortly before the recess, but “catalog the instances of non-com- RIWKHÀVFDOVSHQGLQJELOOV House Armed Services Com- it becomes increasingly likely that SXEOLFO\SOHGJHGWRWU\WRÀQGDGHDO pliance with lawful subpoenas.” But major hurdles remain as mittee Chairman Adam Smith the trade agreement will not see by the end of December. Intelligence Committee members lawmakers and staff try to draft the (D-Wash.) and Senate Armed movement on Capitol Hill by the “I think that by the end of the are expected to be able to review ELOOVDQGQDYLJDWHORRPLQJÀJKWV Services Committee Chairman end of December. Once the imple- \HDUZHVKRXOGÀQGVRPHWKLQJWKDW the report on Monday evening, on border and abortion-related James Inhofe (R-Okla.) signaled mentation legislation is introduced, will work to reauthorize this very, followed by a committee vote on provisions. before the Thanksgiving recess the House has to vote on it within very important piece of legislation,” Tuesday on adopting the report. The House, for example, in- that they believed they were on the 60 session days, though lawmakers Ernst said. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry cluded no new funding for border cusp of wrapping up negotiations think they could move faster if VAWA, which provides fund- Nadler (D-N.Y.) said his committee barriers in its spending measures, DQGDJUHHLQJWRDÀQDOELOOEHIRUH there’s a bipartisan deal. ing and grants for domestic abuse ZLOOKROGLWVÀUVWSXEOLFLPSHDFK- while the Senate included $5 billion lawmakers left town for the holiday. Pelosi has opened the door to the programs, lapsed in February after ment hearing on Wednesday. Some in its Department of Homeland But that timeframe came and negotiations dragging into 2020. it was left out of a funding bill PHPEHUVRIWKHSDQHOKDYHÁRDWHG Security bill. went without an announcement Supporters worry that pushing it that ended the partial government using open hearings to try to edu- “Individual funding items are from committee leaders—known as past December makes it more likely shutdown. cate the public on the legal basis for being left to the subcommittees in the big four—that they had signed impeachment. keeping with long-standing com- off on a conference report detail- GOP To Hold Line The Judiciary Committee will mittee practice,” a source familiar LQJWKHÀQDOGHDORQWKH1'$$ ultimately be responsible for draft- with the talks said about the border Instead, negotiators remained en- (Continued from Page 6) “I’ve sort of written that off,” ing any articles of impeachment wall. tangled in disagreements over “He says it’s now widely known, *UDKDPVDLG against Trump, and then voting to To avoid a shutdown, lawmak- Trump’s border wall, Space Force open secret, that everybody was Meanwhile, potential Senate VHQGWKHPWRWKH+RXVHÁRRU7KDW ers will either need to pass the 12 and cancer-linked “forever chemi- in on it that there was going to swing votes such as Sens. Mitt includes deciding how broad any spending bills or another continuing cals” known as PFAS. be no meeting unless there was Romney (R-Utah), Susan Collins articles should be and if they should resolution (CR). Shelby said that “They are insisting on two an investigation. Why didn’t he (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski be limited to Trump’s actions to- they “could” get all the bills done YHU\GLIÀFXOWSROLWLFDODVNVRQWKH VD\WKDWWKHÀUVWWLPH"µ*UDKDP (R-Alaska) aren’t giving any hints ward Ukraine. “if we work together,” but caveated wall and Space Force and giving added, referring to Sondland’s about which way they are leaning. revised testimony saying senior Instead they are letting the political officials throughout the Trump process play out. Lobato Lawsuit administration knew that Ukrainian “I’m just not commenting on (Continued from Page 1) able cause. tiate a settlement or go to trial for a President Volodymyr Zelensky was evidence that comes out day by fully convicted of a murder that she Count 7. Thowsen and La- jury to decide — are Count 2 (fab- not going to get a coveted meeting day. I’ll look at all of the evidence did not commit. Rochelle procured and exerted ricating and withholding evidence, with Trump unless he agreed to in depth when it’s presented to the Although Defendants knew LQÁXHQFHWRFRQWLQXHWKHFULPLQDO and inadequate investigation); investigate Biden. Senate,” Romney said. that Plaintiff could not have com- proceeding against Lobato with Count 5 (conspiracy); and Count 10 mitted the crime, they decided to an ulterior purpose other than re- 0HWUR·VÀQDQFLDOOLDELOLW\IRUFRQ- pin the murder on her by, among solving a legal dispute or resolving duct by Thowsen and LaRochelle). other things, fabricating evidence, her guilt or innocence of Bailey’s Lobato is represented by the obtaining involuntary statements, murder. &KLFDJREDVHGODZÀUPRI/RHY\ and ignoring clear evidence of Count 8. Thowsen and LaRo- /RHY\ZKLFKÀOHGDUHVSRQVHWRWKH Plaintiff’s innocence. ... chelle conspired to engage in ex- Motion to Dismiss on October 18. At the time that she was wrong- treme and outrageous conduct with U.S. District Court Judge Richard fully framed for the murder, Plain- the intention of, or with reckless Boulware has not yet made a ruling tiff had just completed high school disregard for, causing Lobato to on the motion. and had her whole life ahead of suffer severe or extreme emotional /RHY\ /RHY\KDVZRQDWRWDO her. Plaintiff was irreparably and distress. of more than $200 million for doz- immeasurably harmed when years Count 9. Thowsen and LaRo- ens of wrongly convicted clients. of life were unjustly stolen from chelle, acting with other known Most recently, they won $9.3 mil- her. This lawsuit seeks a measure and unknown co-conspirators, lion for James Kluppelberg, who of redress for the wrongs done to conspired and intended to accom- was wrongly imprisoned 24 years Plaintiff, as well as to deter future plish an unlawful objective for the for murder in Illinois. misconduct.” purpose of harming Lobato, which Lobato’s case is: Lobato v. The following is a summary of resulted in damage to her. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police the lawsuit’s claims: Count 10. Nevada law provides Department, et. al., Case No. Count 1. Thowsen and LaRo- that LVMPD is directed to pay any 2:19-cv-01273 (USDC Nev.) (Filed chelle conspired to force Lobato tort judgment for compensatory 7-23-19) to incriminate herself falsely and damages for which their employees Hans Sherrer is President of the against her will. are liable within the scope of their Justice Institute aka Justice Denied Count 2. Thowsen and La- employment activities. Thowsen that conducted the post-conviction Rochelle conspired to deprive and LaRochelle were employees of investigation of Kirstin Lobato’s Lobato of her constitutional right the Defendant LVMPD and acted case. That investigation discov- to due process and a fair trial by within the scope of their employ- ered the new forensic evidence fabricating and soliciting false ment at all times relevant in com- proving Bailey died in Las Ve- evidence, and withholding excul- mitting the actions and omissions gas when Lobato was in Panaca, patory evidence from Lobato and described in the lawsuit. which resulted in the dismissal of her prosecutors. 7KRZVHQDQG/D5RFKHOOHÀOHG her charges and her release. The Count 3. Thowsen and LaRo- a response on September 13, 2019, Justice Institute based in Seattle, chelle conspired to accuse Lobato that sought to have seven of the Washington, investigates cases of of criminal activity and exerted claims dismissed for legal or pro- possible wrongful conviction and LQÁXHQFHWRLQLWLDWHFRQWLQXHDQG cedural reasons. The three claims maintains the world’s largest da- perpetuate judicial proceedings they did not seek to dismiss — and tabase of exonerated persons. Its against her without any probable which they may be willing to nego- website is www.justicedenied.org cause and while knowing she was innocent. Count 4. Thowsen and LaRo- chelle stood by without intervening to prevent the violation of Lobato’s Multilingual constitutional rights, even though they had the opportunity to do so. S E R V I C E S Count 5. 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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 Even for Schiff, the Sixth Amendment actually still exists For three years those anti-Americans disguised as today’s politicians have used all the tools they have been able to gather together against our President and the saddest part of this whole thing is that it will not end; they will not stop working on making the president’s life an ongoing daily battle. We, as always, call to your attention the fact that all WKRVH'HPRFUDW6RFLDOLVW&RPPXQLVWVKDYHEHHQLQRIÀFH multiple times, and for much longer than President Donald 7UXPSKDVEHHQLQRIÀFHDQGWKH\KDYHQHYHU\HWGRQHDQ\ of the things they are now promising they are going to do for the American people. Take, for example, Joe Biden; he had been the Vice President for eight years, he ran for president three times that we know of; he has been a senator for as many years Don’t despoil public lands as many of us have been alive. Why has he waited this long to realize what the American people need? Those are all with wind and solar power promises that they use to mislead the voters and to blame By Thomas Mitchell that put us on a pathway towards a Nevada Democratic U.S. Sen. clean energy future.” each other. Then with the help of the red media puppets like Jacky Rosen recently announced she The bill would create anoth- Chuck Todd, George Stephanopoulos, and others less well is co-sponsoring a piece of legislation er federal bureaucracy called the known—but who have been sold to the highest bidders, the titled the Public Land Renewable Renewable Energy Coordination same bidders who have had their game interrupted by one Energy Development Act of 2019, 2IÀFHZKLFKZRXOGEHWDVNHGZLWK Donald J. Trump—they set out plans to bring our president which is touted as bipartisan legis- streamlining the permitting of re- down as soon as they possibly can. lation to promote the development newable energy development. The of renewable energy on public lands bill would set aside a small portion First was the Fishing Expedition for the Russia Probe — which is the vast majority of the of the leasing revenue for state and Conspiracy Theories; then it was the Hillary Clinton e-mail land in Nevada. local governments. ÀDVFRIROORZHGE\5REHUW0XHOOHU·VXJO\FRQQHFWLRQZLWK “Nevada’s public lands are a The trouble with renewable ener- the Clinton Clan proving nothing and making him a public source of pride and natural beauty gy generating facilities — especially puppet of the former First Family. in our state, but they also represent THOMAS MITCHELL wind and solar — is that they are not Now it is the impeachment because the President has a potential home for clean, renewable power that cheap, are not really all that clean and constitute an uncovered the dirty work of the son of former Vice Pres- ZLOOEHQHÀW1HYDGDDQGRXUFRXQWU\µWKHVHQDWRULV incredible eyesore on the pristine landscape — witness quoted in a press releaseSXWRXWE\KHURIÀFH´$WD the massive wind farm near Ely, the photovoltaic solar ident Joe Biden who was employed by the largest private time when we’re facing the real, dangerous effects panels near Boulder City and the thermal solar mirror gas producer in Ukraine. When Joe Biden’s son Hunter was RIFOLPDWHFKDQJHZHPXVWÀQGSROLF\VROXWLRQVWR installations near Ivanpah and Tonopah. serving as “a director to Ukraine’s largest private gas pro- embrace clean energy alternatives to curb harmful car- “Not withstanding the romantic view of wind and ducer,” the elder Biden threatened to withhold $1 billion in bon emissions. This bipartisan legislation would help solar power held by many, they are not cost-competi- 86DLGWR8NUDLQHLIWKH\GLGQ·WÀUHDSURVHFXWRUORRNLQJ to identify and advance additional renewable energy tive, they are very far from clean, and they would do into the gas company. projects in wind, solar, and geothermal on federal remarkably little to limit greenhouse-gas emissions lands, which make up nearly 80 percent of our state. and anthropogenic climate change, the ‘crisis view of Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body I will continue to support forward-thinking policies (See Mitchell, Page 14) OHYHOVFKDUJHVDJDLQVWDJRYHUQPHQWRIÀFLDO,PSHDFKPHQW GRHVQRWLQLWVHOIUHPRYHWKHRIÀFLDOGHÀQLWLYHO\IURPRIÀFH it is similar to an indictment in criminal law and is essentially ON A PERSONAL NOTE WKHVWDWHPHQWRIFKDUJHVDJDLQVWWKHRIÀFLDO0RVWSHRSOH 7KHERRLQJRI0HODQLDRXUÀUVWODG\ are familiar with the case and are knowledgeable about what may be considered valid reasons for impeachment. “Old news” that will keep being new if we Then dictator Adam Schiff decided to handpick a so-called whistleblower to create a new attack on President Trump; he don’t teach our children how NOT to act wants to keep the so-called whistleblower a secret against By Maramis to it. The other cities mentioned may By this time — because it hap- have a worse problem, or not so bad, all rules and against all the laws and everyone is letting him pened back on November 26, 2019 but still cannot, as of today, say that get away with that. ³WKHQHZVRIRXUÀUVWODG\EHLQJ they do not have a rodent problem We personally do not believe that the whistleblower really booed at a youth opioid summit held at all. For all we know, that problem exists; we believe it is all in the mind of dictator Adam Schiff in the auditorium at the University PD\QHYHUEHÀ[HG and Democrats and Republicans alike, all who are allowing RI0DU\ODQG%DOWLPRUH&RXQW\LV But the political problem is to him to play that game. likely “old news” to most. Some point to the city’s rodent problem may even explain that booing away, and make it sound like that is the How can they have dictator Adam Schiff’s whistleblower or tell themselves something like, main characteristic of Baltimore — in secret and no one has been able to see such a person? There “What did you expect? After all, as if to say that that is the way it is; is no such thing in politics. By now someone must have seen her husband called Baltimore some however, surely President Trump is the person or heard the whistleblower’s name. degrading names, saying such things smart enough to know that it could Whistleblowers are to politicians as snitches are to law as Baltimore is more deadly than Af- MARAMIS CHOUFANI easily be interpreted by the people enforcement agencies and no one keeps a snitch for that long ghanistan and is “disgusting, rat and rodent-infested.” who live there as if he said, “You’ve got to be stupid, Okay. We know what he said because it’s “out dumb, or out of your mind to continue living in a place without blowing the secret, so how do we think we are going there.” And it may well be rat- and rodent-infested, like that!” You certainly can’t blame Baltimore residents to have a whistleblower and keep him in secret for such a but just for the record, so is New York City, New Or- for taking it that way. length of time without anyone letting it slip — on purpose leans (at least it was before Katrina), Las Angeles and However, wives are not responsible for what their or otherwise. San Francisco. I’ve been to all those cities, and while husbands say, and we already know that it is practically We believe that President Donald Trump did nothing I didn’t see them running up and down the streets, Trump’s signature style to say what’s on his mind in I know they are there. Why spend one’s energy on whatever way he allows it to come out of his mouth wrong and we believe that dictator Adam Schiff is playing saying there are no rats or other rodents in your city or get sent out over his Twitter account. We might not a very dangerous game. We believe that he is a very cynical, when you know there are — but that is not the politi- agree with his style, but there it is. And it is his alone. cold-blooded individual, maybe not as dangerous as former cal problem. That is a health and/or sanitary problem, How many times have you experienced a husband (any Senator Harry Reid, but dangerous nevertheless, and he is not DQGRQHWKDWFDQ·WEHÀ[HGMXVWE\FDOOLQJDWWHQWLRQ (See Maramis, Page 17) that good that he can play a game as dangerous as keeping someone against their will for personal or political games. US wastes 30% of the food supply We hear how they, the Democrat-Socialist-Communists, continue bringing to the table violations to the United States DQQXDOO\³KRZFDQZHÀ[WKLV" By Barbara Eiswerth The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the United Constitution but aren’t they forgetting the Sixth Amendment Imagine your only monthly supply of food during Nations have stated goals of reducing rampant food to that document? WKHKROLGD\VLVÀYHPHDJHUIRRGUDWLRQVFRQVLVWLQJRI waste by 50 percent by the year 2030. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution FHUHDOOHJXPHVIRUWLÀHGÁRXURLODQGVDOW7KLVUHS- However, without a tangible roadmap to underpin affords a criminal defendant seven personal liberties: 1) the resents what a refugee survives on each year and they this otherwise attainable goal of reducing food waste in right to a speedy trial; 2) the right to a public trial; 3) the right live in camps for an average of 17 years. our respective states, cities and homes, we are utterly to an impartial jury; 4) the right to be informed of pending In stark contrast, picture your cozy beautiful holiday rudderless. WDEOHÀOOHGZLWKDEXQGDQFHRIWKHIDOOKDUYHVWVHDVRQ We lack the necessary direction and local policy charges; 5) compulsory process for favorable witnesses; 6) WXUNH\VWXIÀQJVZHHWSRWDWRHVJUHHQEHDQVFUDQEHU- guidelines to deliver on the 2030 national goal set the right to counsel; and 7) and most important, the right to ry relish, salad, nut bread, pecan and pumpkin pie just by USDA and other government agencies, as well as confront and cross-examine the accuser. to name a few food items. the international goals set by the UN Environment Enough of protecting the ghost of a whistleblower. Dic- How much of that will be thrown out? Programme. tator Adam Schiff claims that he has to protect the safety In the U.S., over a billion pounds of pumpkins are Reducing food waste will help the United States of his whistleblower. Protect his safety? Does Adam Schiff thrown out every year. Apples also are among the most address climate change, as 20 percent of total U.S. wasted food with almost 40 percent of what is produced methane emissionsFRPHIURPODQGÀOOV%\IHHGLQJ believe he is dealing with Hillary Clinton? winds up discarded. In 2017, the EPA determined that IDPLOLHVLQVWHDGRIODQGÀOOVZHFDQKHOSDGGUHVVWKH This is as bad as they are wanting to make it look, but more food than any other single material was the largest 42 million Americans that live in food insecure house- LWLVQRW9HQH]XHODRU&XEDWKLVLVQRWWKH0LGGOH(DVW FRQWULEXWLRQWRODQGÀOOVLQWKH86 holds as estimated by the EPA. where people’s lives don’t mean anything. Kidnapping is A 2016 comprehensive report by ReFed estimates Reducing food waste through intentional redistri- PRVWGHÀQLWHO\DJDLQVWDOOODZVHYHQIRU'HPRFUDW6RFLDO- that the U.S. wastes 30 percent of the food supply rep- bution mechanisms, harvesting excess produce from ist-Communists. resenting 126 billion pounds of wasted food annually farms, orchards, backyards and gardens that would with a street value of over $161 billion dollars. (See Eiswerth, Page 17) December 4-10, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13 IEW OINTS V(GLWRUVQRWH7KHYLHZVH[SUHVVHGDUHHQWLUHO\WKRVHRIWKHZULWHUVDQGGRQRWQHFHVVDULO\UHÁHFWWKHRSLQLRQVRIWKH/DV9HJDV7ULEXQH P The True Meaning of Thanksgiving The pilgrims almost starved themselves to death with their experiment in communal ownership. 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The harvest was meager, the East Coast of the New World to DEDQGRQHGIRU\HDUV guy does. Resources are overused cessities out of the common stock. and for two years, there was famine. make this mistake. The lesson that a commons is instead of conserved. We don’t 7KHUHZDVWREHOLWWOHLQGLYLGXDO But then, after the colony’s gover- -XVWDIHZ\HDUVEHIRUHWKHFROR- RIWHQXQGHVLUDEOHLVDOODURXQG maintain others’ property the way property. nor, William Bradford, wrote that Q\RI-DPHVWRZQZDVDOPRVWZLSHG us. 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When people get a driver’s li- tences as long as six years in federal voter and U.S. citizen or be re- and therefore not able to serve as a “Nineteen foreign nationals cense, they are automatically asked SULVRQDQGDÀQH%XW6R moved from the state’s voter rolls. juror, they should be removed from ranging from age 26 to 71 have if they’d like to vote… and a lot of far, judges have given the voters Cooper said that the law “creates our voter rolls. been charged with illegally voting illegals say, “Count me in!” a slap on the wrist: Four of the 19 a high risk of voter harassment and The veto proves that Cooper in the November 2016 election in “If a noncitizen checks ‘Yes’ defendants only had to pay a $100 intimidation and could discourage “cares more about non-citizen North Carolina,” the newspaper to the citizenship question in any ÀQH³´OHVVWKDQDVSHHGLQJWLFN- citizens from voting.” voters than about any lawful voters reported in August. setting, they are simply enrolled et,” as the Federation for American The Republican Lt. Gov. Dan who helped elect him in 2016,” ac- 13 of the 19 foreigners caught without any further verification, Immigration Reform points out. Forest tweeted, “Governor Coo- cording to Jay DeLancy of the Voter red-handed voting in the swing state even if they presented a Green Another paid $200. per’s veto is reckless at a time Integrity Project in North Carolina. were registered Democrats, The Card or foreign passport to identify “The North Carolina House will when so many are concerned about The state’s liberals PACs and Washington Times reported. themselves at the time of regis- override his veto as soon as possi- foreign interference with our elec- nonprofits, like the League of 6WDWHRIÀFLDOVNQRZWKDW·VMXVW tration,” according to the Public ble,” said Tim Moore, the Speaker tions.” Women Voters, praised Cooper and the tip of the iceberg. Interest Legal Foundation, which of the state House. Republicans Lt. Gov. Forest’s statement on FODLPHGWKDW´WKHUHLVQRVLJQLÀFDQW A 2017 report from the state said tracks foreigners voting in the U.S., have veto-proof majorities in both Gov. Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill evidence of voting by non-citizens that it found more than 100 foreign- in its study “Safe Spaces.” houses of the state legislature, so North Carolina has been trend- they just need to get the override Mitchell ing purple, and is at risk of be- scheduled on the docket. (Continued from Page 12) coming a Democratic state like Isn’t it funny that the party which is unsupported by the evi- neighboring Virginia…and now obsessed with “Russian attacks on dence,” writes Benjamin Zycher of everyone knows why. our democracy” in 2016 have no the American Enterprise Institute in The Democratic state establish- problem with foreigners voting in an October edition of the National ment has been hostile to securing those elections? Review. “Several available analy- elections from fraud and manip- Frank Holmes is a veteran jour- ses show that a major expansion ulation. nalist and an outspoken conserva- of wind and solar power would The same left-wing governor, tive that talks about the news that increase the emissions of such Cooper, vetoed another bill to was in his weekly article, “On The conventional pollutants as carbon require a valid voter ID in order Holmes Front.” monoxide.” Zycher cites Institute for Energy Research estimates that wind power Klayman is about twice as expensive as con- (Continued from Page 13) has also infested previously pure YHQWLRQDOJDVÀUHGSRZHUDQGWKDW graduates and true Duke fans ev- academic institutions of learning solar power is almost three times as As for preventing global warm- points out that one wind turbine erywhere. such as my beloved alma mater. It expensive. Those costs are passed ing, the author says the renewable requires 900 tons of steel, 2,500 But do not hold your breath is part and parcel to the decline of on to the residential and business energy goals of the Green New tons of concrete and 45 tons of that this will teach a lesson to the our country. power customers or the taxpayers Deal, even under highly favorable nonrecyclable plastic, while solar Duke hierarchy, which has allowed This past Thanksgiving week- via subsidies. “The ubiquitous assumptions, would reduce tem- power requires even more cement, for this academic rot to infest an end, let us be thankful for what claims that wind and solar power peratures by the year 2100 by about steel, glass and other metals, which otherwise great university. Indeed made this nation and institutions now are cost-competitive ignore 0.173 degrees Celsius. He also require massive earth moving by in recent years, there have been of higher learning great and renew substantial costs for backup power notes that research suggests that of fossil-fuel powered heavy equip- other outrages, including the Duke our efforts to return the ethics and and much longer transmission lines, the 1.5 degree Celsius increase in ment. lacrosse team debacle and allowing morality and steadfast push to and the effects of massive subsidies temperatures since 1850 that man- Is this really what we should be Muslims to disrupt the institution excellence that will hopefully en- and guaranteed market shares,” kind is responsible for only about doing with our public lands? with loud, in-your-face prayer in dure and help insure our republic’s Zycher explains. half a degree. Thomas Mitchell is a former and around the main quad and survival for generations to come. And they gobble land. Zycher Never mind the number of mi- newspaper editor who now writes Methodist chapel. My school has Larry Klayman is a former Jus- says that to achieve the renewable gratory birds killed every year by conservative/libertarian columns sadly become the “Berkeley of the tice Department prosecutor and energy goals of the Green New wind and solar power plants. for weekly papers in Nevada. South,” for its lack of ethical and the founder of Judicial Watch and Deal would require a land mass 15 Meanwhile, Mark Mills, a senior You may email Mitchell at thom- PRUDOÀEHU Freedom Watch. His latest book is percent larger than the entire state fellow at the Manhattan Institute, [email protected]. He blogs at Indeed, the slime we see in our “Whores: Why and How I Came to of California. writing in The Wall Street Journal, http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. nation’s capital, aka the Swamp, Fight the Establishment.” December 4-10, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 Why America needed Donald Trump By Quardricos Driskell and not bother them because Trump center stage. Shermichael Singleton exposes the disguise of civility, just Americans are accustomed to There is one good thing about as Sanders and Warren do. They the former civil politician. They 3UHVLGHQW7UXPSJRLQJLQWR “stick it to the man” by castigating smile at you, look you in the eyes, It is that he is consistent. Consis- political elites. and tell you what you want to tency in some philosophies con- As for African Americans and hear to make us feel comfortable. notes reliability. His divisive and members of other racial minority Whether we are willing to admit it inflammatory rhetoric, bullying groups, we have fared no better or or not, everything about the status mockery of others during cam- worse under Trump than we have quo before Trump signaled com- paign rallies, combative foreign under previous administrations. fort. We were living in a country policy, his rejection of diplomacy, We may have felt better under devoid of disruptive change. The and his demand for unequivocal President Obama because of sym- reality was that it was business as loyalty have seriously disturbed bolic racial pride, but we agree that usual, but those dynamics have the political establishment. This is many expectations fell short. The been changing under the leadership an establishment that, in the minds economy did well under President of Trump. Despite the disdain some of Americans on both the right and Clinton, but we acknowledge the have for him, a similar movement the left, has become consumed by dangerous crime bill and tough law has taken place on the left. The its own interests. enforcement stances that decimated country needed Trump to shake Despite the disappointment and the black community. The point is things up. feelings of grievances, Americans vacuum. They arise from particular nomenon is not relegated to just the simple in that feeling good or hav- In the blockbuster hit “The Dark have come to expect a certain level traditions. As such, some are taught political right. Similar sentiments ing pride in our national leader does Knight,” the Joker said to district of civility in political life. They to speak authoritatively yet com- are growing on the left and have not necessarily yield good results. attorney Harvey Dent, “Introduce a expect prevarications and empty passionately, and they take action given rise to Senator Bernie Sand- What Trump says and does, little anarchy. Upset the established promises masked by the warm responsibly with the aim of serving ers, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and through his rhetoric and behavior, order, and everything becomes embrace of civility. Both civility the collective good. other emerging progressive stars can be brutally honest. While it may chaos. I am an agent of chaos. And and character have been political Trump clearly does not abide in the Democratic Party such as wound the vanity of some, he has you know the thing about chaos? standards that Americans have used by these standards. He questions Representative Alexandria Ocasio complete disregard for business as It is fair!” Trump is indeed fair to to judge the body of politics in this the very legitimacy and agency Cortez. usual. We must ask ourselves if we Americans because his disruption country. of tradition and its meaning in Americans have far deeper is- would rather have a president who brings a shared level of chaos to These guiding principles have the United States. He is a creature sues than partisan divides. Though does not care about political civility the elites on all sides. become the critical appropriation unwedded to basic conservative or their grievances are disparate, they and “tells it like it is” or a president * * * * * and embodiment of traditions that liberal doctrines and is unconcerned share one commonality in their who is polished and hides the truth. Quardricos Driskell is an ad- have shaped the character and with orthodoxy. From his view and dislike for all things closely aligned Whatever you think about Trump junct professor of legislative pol- shared meaning of a people in that of his supporters, Washington with the elite media, politicians, and and his supporters, it appears there itics with the George Washington these United States. Political com- tradition has not worked, and it is business. This is one of the reasons is a growing number of Americans University Graduate School of munication should be grounded in that grievance toward the status quo for the cultish following of the on both sides seeking a leader Political Management.Shermichael our personal narratives. Citizens that has given Trump sustenance president, who can do no wrong in ZKRLVDVWUHHWÀJKWHUVRPHRQH Singleton is a Republican strategist do not emerge from a historical today. The peculiarity of this phe- the eyes of his worshippers. It does who will voice their grievances on and a political analyst. Make democracy real again By David Schoenbrod son both ran and won as experi- ELJJHUIDYRUVZKHQHOHFWHGRIÀFLDOV tection and regulatory burdens, the More harmful to the nation than enced Washington insiders capable can hide their unpopular conse- most important federal mandates any crime that is likely to be alleged of getting government to accom- quences. The same goes for favors that penalize states and localities in the impeachment hearings is that plish more. With growing distrust, bought with reelection assistance for failing to do the federal bidding, all the attention to President Trump however, voters have tended to from unions, the National Rifle and putting our troops into combat. has eclipsed the important problem elect leaders who vow to upend Association, and other advocacy or- Such votes would make politicians that our democracy is broken and Washington. Many new candidates JDQL]DWLRQV1DQF\3HORVLLQ personally responsible for both the rightly distrusted by the people. ran as outsiders, including the pea- DQG'RQDOG7UXPSLQHDFK unpopular and popular consequenc- The breakdown and distrust were nut farmer turned governor Jimmy promised to “drain the swamp.” es of their choices. essential to his getting elected and, Carter, the Hollywood actor turned However, neither of them has ad- Finally, the statute should order unless cured, are likely to bring governor Ronald Reagan, the “man dressed the cheating that keeps the WKH&RQJUHVVLRQDO%XGJHW2IÀFH more disruptive presidents in the from hope” turned governor Bill fetid water in Washington. to inform voters of the costs of future, whether from the right or Clinton, the Texan businessman Instead, Trump tried to hide the spending increases and tax cuts. 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The Democrats are increases or spending cuts needed make it easy for Democrats, if they against consummate insider Hillary lawmakers took credit for creating no better. They promised regulatory to keep the debt from growing take power in the next election, to Clinton. judicially enforceable rights to a protection but shifted to agencies faster than the economy, how much undo the Republican tax cuts. Re- Trust in Washington fell during healthy environment but structured the blame for the costs. Similarly, Congress has changed that cost, and gardless of whose policies are bet- DKDOIFHQWXU\LQZKLFKHOHFWHGRIÀ- the statutes so that the blame for the Trump promised lower regulatory how much greater the cost will be if ter, such zig zags jar expectations cials developed new ways of draft- EXUGHQVQHHGHGWRIXOÀOOWKHULJKWV burdens in an executive order but Congress continues to kick the can far more than the gentler changes in ing laws and spending programs and the failure to do so would fall shifted to agencies blame for less down the road. the course of a strong democracy. A that have allowed them to make on federal agencies and the states. regulatory protection. Candidates who run for elect- key cause of the instability is that popular promises yet shift blame Across a whole range of govern- Getting the right mix of poli- HGRIÀFHRQDFUHGLEOHSODWIRUP our government has lost the trust for the unpopular consequences. ment operations, the incumbents cies is of course critical. But in a of making democracy real again of the people. While nearly three- When establishing Social Security have managed to shift blame for democracy, the choice should be would appeal to voters who want fourth of voters in 1958 trusted the in 1935, they not only took credit unpopular consequences to their PDGHE\HOHFWHGRIÀFLDOVZKRDUH a government of, by, and for the federal government to do the right for pensions but also shouldered the successors, agencies, the states, responsible to their constituents. In- people rather than of, by, and for thing “most of the time,” only about EODPHIRULPSRVLQJWD[HVVXIÀFLHQW and the president. Voters sense stead, the cheating befuddles voters the swamp. RQHÀIWKRIYRWHUVGLGLQWKH to finance them. In contrast, in that they are being cheated of vital and makes government unstable. * * * * * year before Trump was elected. WKHLQFXPEHQWVWRRNFUHGLW information but do not quite know Congress should pass a statute to David Schoenbrod is a trustee This year, under Trump, trust is a for increasing the pensions but did by whom or how. establish new legislative proce- professor with New York Law bit lower still. QRWLPSRVHWD[HVVXIÀFLHQWWRSD\ The cheating exacerbates other dures that would force roll call School and is the author of “Dis- Back in the days of trust, Presi- for the hikes and shifted blame to causes of distrust in Washington. votes on the most important hard WULFW&RQÀGHQWLDO,QVLGHWKH)LYH dent Kennedy and President John- WKHLUVXFFHVVRUVLQRIÀFH Big campaign contributions can buy choices between regulatory pro- Tricks of Washington.” From rust to robust: Appalachia’s shale region is reshaping American energy By Jerry James we’ve given this region a new American manufacturing — is the The U.S. has surpassed Russia moniker: “Shale Crescent USA.” next step in capitalizing on our and Saudi Arabia as the world’s This strength of natural gas pro- geological gifts, which will create top oil and natural gas producer — duction and opportunity for long- more well-paying jobs and keep the an accomplishment important not term growth gives manufacturers in U.S. competitive globally. only to America’s foreign policy Shale Crescent USA a competitive America’s strengthened energy but also to the father and mother edge not seen in decades. 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About half of U.S. exporting North American oil and oil and building terminals to import natural gas exports go to Mexico. JDVWKHHQWLUHFRQWLQHQWZLOOEHQHÀW OLTXHÀHGQDWXUDOJDV /1* WRGD\ With several new pipelines recently in terms of energy security and an we’re exporting 25 percent of our completed or under construction, improved balance of international oil output and a growing percent- gas exports should double over payments. This will mean greater age of our natural gas. Indeed, the the next few years. Mexico now employment in the North American International Energy Agency sees generates more than 25 percent of energy sector along with enhanced the U.S. passing Russia, Qatar and its electricity with U.S. gas, and that income and tax revenue for all three Australia to become the world’s percentage will increase as Mexico countries. Such a dramatic shift will leading exporter of LNG within world. Though recent growth has $WÀUVWWKLVZDVWKHFDVH%XWXQGHU continues to substitute gas for oil in also de-tether the continent from ÀYH\HDUV been muted, primarily because of Mexico’s current leftist president, power generation. the instability of the Middle East Especially for North America, pipeline constraints, Canada’s Oil Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Large volumes of oil and natural while strengthening commercial the realization of U.S. energy and Natural Gas Producers (CAPP) who has “paused” the energy gas move in both directions between relationships with Europe and Asia. dominance could be considerable, projects oil output to increase by reforms, outside investment has Canada and the U.S. via pipeline, President Donald Trump loves or even transformative. One can about 1.5 percent annually for the essentially come to a halt. ZKLOHVLJQLÀFDQWDPRXQWVRIFUXGH to brag about U.S. energy domi- imagine oil and gas technology next 20 years. Despite the uncertain outlook oil from Alberta are shipped to U.S. nance. Let’s modify the conversa- and greater investment spreading As a result of mismanagement for Mexico’s oil industry, political UHÀQHULHVYLDUDLOWDQNHUFDU2QFH tion and start talking about North across the continent as the indus- and a lack of new investment, oil leaders in all three countries should the much-delayed Keystone XL American energy dominance. try becomes more economically production in Mexico has fallen by start thinking about energy from pipeline is completed, oil shipments * * * * * integrated. a third over the past decade, though a continental perspective. North from Canada to the U.S. will jump Bernard L. Weinstein is associ- Canada has boosted oil pro- it has rebounded somewhat in re- $PHULFDSRVVHVVHVÀYHWLPHVPRUH substantially. ate director of the Maguire Energy duction by 50 percent since 2005, cent months. In 2013, the country fossil fuel reserves than OPEC, Integrating the energy markets Institute and adjunct professor mainly from the “oil sands” in passed historic legislation ending providing the potential for our across the continent can increase of business economics in the Cox Alberta that are estimated to hold the PEMEX state oil monopoly in continent to become a global energy LQGXVWU\HIÀFLHQF\GHFUHDVHFRVWV School of Business at Southern the third largest reserves in the hopes of attracting new investment. colossus. Linking the energy sectors and guarantee an abundant and af- Methodist University. Impeachment previews Democrats’ 2020 campaign By J.T. Young reach the Senate, the exercise gets tions will be: “How long? How Democrats’ impeachment ef- still tougher. The House effort is to damaged? And how broke?” Also, fort is a preview of their 2020 determine if the president should be “How divided will the party be?” campaign: They will not enjoy tried; the Senate trial will determine 7KHLUQRPLQHHZLOOIDFHDXQLÀHG either outcome. Currently, both whether he should be removed. Republican Party led by an in- DUHDUWLÀFLDOFRQVWUXFWVLQZKLFK That’ll be a much more fraught cumbent with a strong economy, President Trump is reduced to an vote. Democrats will need at least significant accomplishments, a impotent target and Democrats are 20 Republicans to vote with them in huge cash advantage, and one who LQÁDWHGE\DIDOVHVHQVHRIVHFXULW\ order to remove the president. But will vigorously exploit Democrats’ But as impeachment and the 2020 nine Democrats hold seats Trump VHOILQÁLFWHGZRXQGV campaign progress, Democrats’ won in 2016, so Democrats will Just as the Senate impeachment advantage will quickly disappear. likely lose some, increasing their trial will no longer be a one-sided Impeachment is short-hand for need for Republicans. affair, the presidential debates will the illegitimacy Democrats have The Senate trial will be a real become bipartisan. felt about Trump since he was elect- one — formal and even-handed — For months, Democrats have ed. Name any Democratic accusa- IRUWKHÀUVWWLPH7UXPS·VSRVLWLRQ enjoyed dual illusions with their tion against the president and at its will only improve; once the Senate impeachment effort and presiden- heart lies the charge of illegitimacy. The Democratic presidential SURFHGXUDORQHWRLQLWLDWHDQRIÀFLDO acquits — likely on bipartisan, and tial campaign. In both cases, cir- That is why, for all their versions, contest has been the same. Again, inquiry, two Democrats opposed possibly majority, votes — Trump’s cumstances are right now as good Democrats have had one solution: it is only their story: Their process, it. The House’s next votes will be position will improve more. And as they will get for Democrats. In Impeachment. their rallies, their debates and their substantive ones on articles of im- again, Democrats’ effort will look both cases, Democrats’ circum- Democrats’ current impeach- candidates. And as their recent peachment, and leaders will have to more like a coup attempt. stances are not that good: Their ment proceeding also previews ÀIWKGHEDWHVKRZHG7UXPSLVLQ thread the needle between too tough President Trump’s impeachment impeachment effort is on its way their intended 2020 campaign. They his worst possible position — their and too soft, too many and too few. acquittal will effectively kick off to failure and their campaign is not intend to channel everything back political piñata in a competition for It is likely that more Democrats will the real 2020 campaign. In compar- on its way to closure. In both cases, to their theme of the president’s the harshest rhetoric. oppose some of the articles, and ison to 2019’s Democratic-only de- circumstances look to deteriorate illegitimacy. If Democrats had their In both the abridged and un- most will be vulnerable moderates. bates, where they attack an absentee from here. way, this would be the contest’s abridged versions of Democrats’ Every lost Democratic vote will opponent unable to hit back, Dem- * * * * * single issue. one-sided story, they have President make the opposition to the proceed- ocrats will have to begin attacking J.T. 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In GLVLGHQWLÀHGZLWKWKHSDUW\RIWKH defensible. when hiring, with over half of re- rated a mock Facebook web page this study, we had one sample of applicant gave even lower ratings All told, we suggest political cruiters reporting that they check for a college student seeking work. working adults. to an applicant who was a member polarization characterizes the U.S. social media accounts such as Using random assignment, different In each study, after viewing one of that party. That is, the strength of landscape. With this backdrop, LinkedIn and Facebook, or conduct groups saw different versions of version of the Facebook page, our feelings toward or against a party SROLWLFDODIÀOLDWLRQDQGIHHOLQJV Google searches. 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We also In both studies, the pattern of This suggests individuals should Distinguished Professor of Man- for political affiliation to affect embedded information about job results were similar. The job appli- carefully consider whether to indi- agement at Clemson University. hiring. TXDOLÀFDWLRQVLQWRWKHSDJHVZLWK cant was evaluated more positively FDWHWKHLUSROLWLFDOSDUW\DIÀOLDWLRQ Jill Ellingson is the Dana Anderson In an article titled, “Politi- versions presenting the student as ZKHQWKHUDWHU·VSROLWLFDODIÀOLDWLRQ on social media pages, resumes, Professor of Human Resource Man- cal Affiliation and Employment HLWKHUEHWWHURUOHVVTXDOLÀHG,QWKLV “matched” the applicant (e.g., D or answers in interviews. Doing agement at the University of Kansas Screening Decisions: The Role of study we had two samples, one of rater and D applicant) compared to so could help or hurt depending School of Business. Jason Bennett 6LPLODULW\DQG,GHQWLÀFDWLRQ3UR- working adult professionals and a ZKHQWKHUDWHU·VSROLWLFDODIÀOLDWLRQ upon how the decision-maker feels Thatcher is an MIS endowed fel- cesses” published in the Journal of second sample of upper-class un- did not match (e.g., D rater and toward that party. low at the University of Alabama’s Applied Psychology, we conducted dergraduate business majors. 5DSSOLFDQW $PDWFKLQÁXHQFHG Companies also need to pay Culverhouse College of Business. December 4-10, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 Trump’s Russia scorecard By Janusz Bugajski Despite all these important ini- engagements abroad. With the Trump administration’s tiatives, the president has issued Of course, Trump is not the only foreign policy coming under intense various statements that bolster who can be blamed for legitimizing scrutiny during the impeachment Kremlin hopes that its expansion- and emboldening Moscow’s dip- process and at NATO’s summit in ist offensives will be overlooked lomatic and disinformation offen- London this week, it is both timely because Trump seeks a rapproche- sives. In recent months, Russia has and instructive to review the Trump ment with Putin. For instance, his been allowed back into the Parlia- administration’s record toward description of NATO as “obsolete” mentary Assembly of the Council Russia. A dispassionate assessment fanned fears that Washington would of Europe (PACE). This despite must focus on whether the president downscale its presence in the alli- that Moscow has not withdrawn has either countered or contributed ance. Trump’s persistent dismissal from occupied Ukrainian territo- to Moscow’s neo-imperialist and of Russia’s interference in the U.S. ries and its domestic human rights anti-American agenda. elections despite overwhelming record continues to deteriorate. Vladimir Putin’s Russia is a evidence to the contrary helps $WWKHVDPHWLPH*HUPDQ\DQG revisionist power that seeks to tenance of economic sanctions for ing the door open to other aspirants. convince Putin that future election other West European countries are rebuild its dominance in the de- Moscow’s attack on Ukraine and U.S. weapons sales have also interventions will provoke minimal allowing Russia’s North Stream-2 funct Soviet bloc by challenging the U.S. elections. Senior Trump been directed at helping NATO sanctions. Trump has also talked pipeline under the Baltic Sea to the independence and territorial DGPLQLVWUDWLRQRIÀFLDOVLQFOXGLQJ members deter Moscow’s aggres- about inviting Putin to the White proceed even though it will place integrity of its neighbors. In stark Vice President Mike Pence and sion. Most notably, Poland and House and bringing Russia back greater energy pressure on Ukraine contrast, the NATO alliance under Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Romania have purchased Patriot LQWRWKH*LQWHUJRYHUQPHQWDO and other Central European states. U.S. leadership exists to prevent an have reiterated U.S. support for missile systems from the U.S. political forum from which it was Trump is clearly not alone in expansionist power from dominat- strengthening NATO against Rus- )ÀJKWHUMHWVhave been sold to expelled following its invasion of harboring both naivety and admi- ing Europe. With French President sia’s probing and subversion. several allies along NATO’s eastern Ukraine. ration for the Putin regime. But at Emmanuel Macron questioning Several practical initiatives by ÁDQN$QG8NUDLQHDQG*HRUJLD The Trump White House’s worst least he has some credible excuses. U.S. commitments to collective the Trump administration have have purchased Javelin anti-tank move was the blocking of lethal He is not a global strategist, does defense, it is important to specify bolstered Europe’s defenses. Most missiles to bolster their defenses military assistance to Ukraine not seem to grasp the threat that where American policy has resisted importantly, Washington has for- against Russian forces. despite overwhelming bipartisan Moscow poses to neighboring Russia’s aggression and defended WLÀHGNATO’s Enhanced Forward NATO has also increased the congressional approval. NATO countries and Western institutions Europe, and where it has assisted PresenceDORQJLWVHDVWHUQÁDQN volume of military exercises in Eu- allies and partners could conclude and his businesses have reportedly the Kremlin’s agenda. whereby troops are rotated in sev- rope. The Defender 2020 exercises, WKDW86DVVLVWDQFHLVVXEMHFWWR benefited from investments by NATO seems to be the glue that eral front-line states through four scheduled between February and presidential decisions over do- Kremlin-linked Russian oligarchs. holds foreign policy together in multinational NATO battle groups June 2020, will be the third largest mestic politics and may also be Presumably, the same excuses Washington, as there is overwhelm- that total some 4,500 soldiers. alliance mobilization in Europe LQÁXHQFHGE\.UHPOLQSURSDJDQGD cannot be made for the leaders of ing bipartisan agreement in both the Poland has also offered to per- since the Cold War. This strategic or 3XWLQIULHQGO\$PHULFDQMRXU- several Western European allies. House and Senate that the alliance manently host a larger contingent level exercise, involving more than nalists. Fears may also grow that Janusz Bugajski is a senior fel- must be defended, even when of American troops. In addition, 20,000 troops and heavy equip- NATO initiatives along the eastern low at the Center for European Pol- Trump has questioned the ratio- despite vehement Russian oppo- ment, will test the U.S. Army’s ca- ÁDQNFRXOGEHUHYHUVHGLI7UXPS icy Analysis (CEPA) in Washington nale for its existence. There is also sition, the Trump administration pabilities in rapidly deploying large decides that U.S. troop numbers D.C. His recent book, co-authored cross-party consensus regarding has expanded the alliance in the units to deter Russia’s persistent should be downsized either to with Margarita Assenova, is enti- Russia as America’s pre-eminent Balkans by bringing in Montenegro military threats along NATO’s pacify Moscow or to rally support tled “Eurasian Disunion: Russia’s adversary, as evident in the main- and North Macedonia, and is keep- eastern borders. among voters weary of military Vulnerable Flanks.” ‘Housing First’ approach won’t solve homelessness crisis By Andrew Brown &(2RI0RELOH/RDYHV )LVKHV and Michele Steeb points to the community’s rules In the weeks since the Texas De- as the key to its success. “When partment of Transportation began you have skin in the game you’re clearing homeless encampments invested in your community,” *UD- that have become an unofficial ham said$PDMRUSUREOHPZLWKWKH and unwelcome symbol of life in Housing First policy, according to Austin, the homelessness crisis has *UDKDPLVWKDWLWIRFXVHVVROHO\ shown few signs of slowing down. on giving someone a roof over A ÀYHDFUHWHPSRUDU\FDPSVLWH es- their head and not allowing for the tablished by the state has seen little expectations that enable residents WUDIÀFZKLOHWHQWVDQGPDNHVKLIW of the Community First! Village shelters continue to pop up beneath to thrive. overpasses almost as soon as they 1HDUO\SHUFHQWRIXQVKHOWHUHG are cleared. people in the United States struggle Cleaning up the encampments with substance abuse disorders. LVDJRRGÀUVWVWHSWRDGGUHVVWKH with subsidized housing with no homeless population in Utah has house village was forced to shut *LYLQJWKHPDURRIRYHUWKHLUKHDG growing threat to public health and expectations. Under this approach, nearly doubled since 2016. down because of rampant drug use without expecting them to address safety, but solving the problem will QRQSURÀWVUHTXLULQJWKHLUFOLHQWVWR Utah is only one example. In and criminality. the root causes of their homeless- require a more robust policy solu- abide by accountability measures, July, Austin Mayor Steve Adler These failures stand in stark ness robs them of their inherent tion. During a recent appearance such as pursuing sobriety or attend- visited Los Angeles and Seattle, contrast to the success of Austin’s dignity and the opportunity to on Fox News, Secretary of Hous- LQJUHJXODUMREWUDLQLQJFODVVHVDUH which embraced the model and yet own Community First! Village, reach their full potential. Secretary ing and Urban Development Ben barred from receiving state and fed- continue to lose their battles with which Secretary Carson cited as an Carson has a unique opportunity to Carson correctly pointed out that eral grants. While many consider homelessness. California made example of innovation. Operated lead the nation in solving the grow- solving Austin’s homelessness cri- Housing First to be a revolutionary +RXVLQJ)LUVWRIÀFLDOVWDWHSROLF\ E\WKHQRQSURÀW0RELOH/RDYHV LQJKRPHOHVVQHVVFULVLV+LVÀUVW sis requires federal, state, and local success, actual outcomes show that in 2016 and required that all state Fishes, it is a planned community step should be reforming HUD’s government to work alongside non- gains are short-lived at best. funds for addressing homelessness of tiny houses and mobile homes Housing First policy and embracing SURÀWV2QHDFWLRQWKDW6HFUHWDU\ Utah, which was once lauded by be directed solely to programs that specifically designed to provide innovative programs that put people Carson can take that will make that Housing First advocates, initially provide housing — with no precon- housing for those struggling with ÀUVWE\H[SHFWLQJPRUHRIWKHPWKDQ easier is reforming his department’s reported reducing its homeless ditions or expectations of recovery. homelessness. Unlike Seattle’s tiny mere survival. “Housing First” policy. population by 91 percent between Since that time, the state’s crisis has house village and other Housing Andrew C. Brown is the di- Housing First is an approach 2005 and 2015 . But a recent report only grown worse with homeless- First programs, residents of Com- rector of the Center for Families ODXQFKHGXQGHU3UHVLGHQW*HRUJH from the state’s Legislative Auditor ness increasing in the city of Los munity First! are required to under- and Children at the Texas Public W. Bush and dramatically expand- *HQHUDOIRXQGWKDWQXPEHUZDV Angeles by 16 percent from 2018. go a criminal background check and Policy Foundation. Michele Steeb HGLQWRDRQHVL]HÀWVDOOSROLF\ based on ÁDZHGGDWDWKDWIDOVHO\ Seattle, likewise, has struggled are expected to pay rent and abide is the former CEO of Saint John’s under President Obama. It provides LQÁDWHGWKHGHFUHDVHLQKRPHOHVV- to make a dent in its homeless pop- by civil law and community rules. Program for Real Change, a Sacra- those experiencing homelessness ness7RDGGLQVXOWWRLQMXU\WKH ulation. In March, a low-barrier tiny $ODQ*UDKDPWKHIRXQGHUDQG mento-based residential program. Eiswerth (Continued from Page 12) locally, statewide and in the U.S. to meet the restaurants this action slows food waste and county and state. otherwise go to waste (known as gleaning) lofty goals set by government agencies. every bit helps. This holiday season you also can donate and most importantly a concrete action plan What can you do? Consider labelling and freezing turkey, to or volunteer with one of the many local will make the necessary impact of change to- You can start ignoring the “best used by mashed potatoes and more for a later grati- food rescue organizations through the Food ZDUGVDPRUHVRFLDOO\MXVWVXVWDLQDEOHIXWXUH dates” as they are not related to food safety, tude meal made up of only leftovers. Rescue Locator. Be motivated to spread for all in terms of food waste. regulated by any entity, nor uniform from We must increase public awareness and awareness of our nations’ colossal food waste $IWHU\HDUVDVDIRRGMXVWLFHDGYR- state to state. They are printed by manufac- design a food waste roadmap toward these knowing each of you can make a difference cate for Iskashitaa Refugee Network and a turers who want to sell more products. If 2030 goals. when it comes to wasting food. founding member of the recently formed these misleading labels are heeded, food is We must increase consumer and industry Barbara Eiswerth is founder and execu- $VVRFLDWLRQRI*OHDQLQJ2ULJLQDWLRQV $*2 discarded unnecessarily that results in mas- awareness of the scale of the food waste tive director of Iskashitaa Refugee Network, in North America, I want to challenge us to sive food waste both in our homes and stores. problem along with the environmental, social has a PhD in agriculture from the University reconnect to our precious food sources, re- Joining friends or family for dinner? Take DQGHFRQRPLFEHQHÀWVRIUHGXFLQJZDVWHG of Arizona and is a Public Voices Fellow with evaluate what we can do to reduce food waste carry out containers for leftovers, even at food. There should be plans for every city, the OpEd Project. Maramis (Continued from Page 12) for the crime of the other? Do we make it a that there were ways to do that and ways their lack of funds to make that venue more husband) disagreeing with his wife, or the habit to see the husband and wife as one, to not do that. Many people ignore that up to your standards. Would you turn down wife wishing her husband wouldn’t be so without their own personalities, beliefs, and “rule” and criticize with more venom than a proposal because the engagement diamond direct or so harsh in the way he expresses his actions? And is that the way we would want the original situation that is being criticized wasn’t big enough?] comments to others? to be treated? Or have we forgotten the golden deserves. But thank goodness we live in a —Jean Pau Prince/Brooklyn Dorisca: Would we, as adults, ask the wife to leave rule? (Remember, how we treat others may world—at least in this country — and at a )5(('202)63((&+*277$/29( her husband at home when visiting us because someday come back to be the way others time where criticism is allowed and even ,7%DOWLPRUHUDWLQIHVWHGUHPHPEHU>0HODQLDVSHDNVVL[ODQJXDJHV the golden rule. ZKLFKLVÀYHPRUHWKDQ,VSHDNVRQRPDWWHU VRFLDOEHLQJVZKRHQMR\WKHFRPSDQ\RIRWK- when I was growing up my mother taught me I checked out the article on YouTube, and how “broken” her English might be, she’s ers, we know that we cannot tell our friends lessons from the “mother’s manual,” a book read some of the many comments posted be- way above most of us in that department.] to leave their somewhat annoying spouse at that all mothers inherently have committed to memory, ready to share with their children low the article on Melania being booed, and What a sad day it is when we can’t even home. Can we see how that would go over in here is a sampling of what I found, without keep our derogatory comments focused on whenever a teaching moment presents itself. our circle of friends if we kept telling them any editing: the person of our derision and have to express When one or more of their children would that they could only come alone and must —Corrynthia I AM: Damn I forgot we had that derision toward their spouse. But perhaps start name-calling or hurting others with leave their spouse at home? DÀUVWODG\%DUHO\VHHKHUFRPHRXW>3HUKDSV it’s even sadder that our youth may not know True, attending an event as a solo person, their words in any way (and that includes the she was trying to avoid such a reception, al- what they are against, or what they are for. If DVWKHÀUVWODG\GLGZKHQDVNHGWRVSHDNDW sounds that every child knows means some though she is far more public than that person they really knew what they could be siding that youth summit aimed at raising awareness kind of insult, such as booing or hissing, or gives her credit for.] with, they might be shocked. But thinking about the nation’s opioid crisis is totally dif- other unkind sounds aimed in their direction), —Christine Park: I really don’t care - do and learning take work and it seems that it’s ferent from being asked to leave your spouse my mother — as likely many mothers around \RX">3HUKDSV\RX·UHEHLQJMXGJPHQWDODERXW stribune.com. Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 4-10, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT

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By Mike Kermani By Mike Kermani Modest Mouse Las Vegas Tribune Wednesday, Dec. 11, Doors: 7 p.m. Get ready to jingle! Travis Clo- Tickets: $58.75 holiday season, Las Vegans have Grandma’s Meatballs er and his band present their 7th https://bit.ly/2qr4VAQ great options to spread holiday beef, veal & pork, Annual Holiday Show “Christmas Ages: 18+ cheer to all of Vegas’ heart fam- marinara, parmesan at Robin’s Place,” directed by 7KH2IÀFLDO+RRH\3DUW\IW ilies including adopting a family Entrée (Choice of) Keith Thompson. Accompanying Robert Earl Keen directly or enjoying a holiday meal Chicken Parm &ORHU1LNL6FDOHUDRI%URDGZD\·V with Parker McCollum at Buddy V’s. oven-baked provolone, Hairspray and Tarzan and Lady Friday, Dec. 13, Doors: 9 p.m. For Buddy V’s Executive Chef mozzarella, spaghetti marinara Luck featured headliner of Show- Tickets: $24 Bryan Forgione, the Children’s Grilled Salmon stoppers, will sing holiday classics https://bit.ly/34Ibtu3 Heart Foundation is personal. Mediterranean chickpea & DWWKHQHZ1RWRULHW\/LYHWKHDWUH Ages: 21+ Forgione’s youngest son CJ was artichoke salad, roasted tomato dedicated to the late Robin Leach. Rock 4 The Kids hosted by born with a congenital heart defect vinaigrette, balsamic Expect classy, jazzy and a show Mark McGrath with Rydmik that required surgery within the Fettucine con Vitello that sparkles like the brightest bulb +HDOLQJ7KH'RVH)UDQNV * * * * * ÀUVW\HDURIOLIH1RZÀYH\HDUV roasted mushrooms, baby spinach, on the tree! Deans, and Will Champlin DEAN MARTIN’S old, CJ is the family’s heart hero sage, grana padano, ([SHFWWKHVKRZURRPWREHÀOOHG Saturday, Dec. 14, Doors: 6 p.m. DAUGHTER DEANA MARTIN and the driving force behind Chef crispy veal lardons with a star-studded audience of Tickets: $35 APPEARS AT THE Forgione’s desire to give back this My Mother-in-Law’s celebrities, local entertainers, and https://bit.ly/2XqFMCY SMITH CENTER holiday season. Guests can dine and Shrimp Scampi performers. The show is open to the Ages: 18+ Daughter of iconic entertainer give back now until Friday, Dec. 13 tomatoes, spinach, garlic, public and tickets are available for Fueled by Lagunitas: Dean Martin and an internationally knowing that $4 of every meal will white wine, lemon, pecorino sale at https://buy.ticketkite.com/ Thievery Corporation celebrated performer in her own go to Children’s Heart Foundation. Dessert (Choice of) eventperformances.asp?evt=25, with Brazilian Girls right, vocalist Deana Martin will 7KHSUL[À[HGLQQHULVIRUOXQFK Cannoli $20 for General Admission, $25 for Sunday, Dec. 15, Doors: 7 p.m. take her audience on a musical and $39 for dinner. All funds raised cinnamon pastry, sweet ricotta Premium and $30 for Gold Circle. Tickets: $35 sleigh ride of classic and contem- will be donated to Children’s Heart cream, cocoa drops, pistachios Thursday, December 12, Red https://bit.ly/2ntGlOE porary yuletide tunes in her festive, Foundation and their ‘Adopt a Tiramisu Carpet: 6:00 p.m, Show: 7:00 p.m, Ages: 18+ holiday show on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Heart Family’ program. marsala mascarpone cream, choc- in The Robin Leach Theatre at Nevada Public Radio Presents The Smith Center. This electrifying La Famiglia Prix Fixe RODWHHVSUHVVRFDNHODG\ÀQJHUV 1RWRULHW\/LYH450 Fremont Street +ROLGD\7ULYLD1LJKWIW4XL]- musical revue toasts the season with menus includes: * * * * * #370, Las Vegas. master Mark Shunock beloved melodies honoring her fa- Antipasto (Choice of) Mike Kermani is an entertain- 7UDYLV&ORHULVDSUROLÀF%URDG- An evening of holiday themes ther and other musical greats, with Caesar Salad ment writer for the Las Vegas way and Vegas entertainer. His trivia, conversation and cocktails. timeless staples such as “Winter parmesan, polenta croutons, Tribune newspaper. He writes a accolades include a record-breaking Wednesday, Dec. 18, Doors: 6 p.m. Wonderland,” “I’ll Be Home For classic dressing weekly column in this newspaper. run as the longest-running actor to Tickets: $10 — https://bit. Christmas,” and “Baby It’s Cold Tomato & Basil Soup To contact Mike Kermani, email play the role of Frankie Valli in ly/2qKNvQ4 Outside,” alongside swinging hits grana padano, focaccia croutons mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com the Grammy and Tony-winning Ages: 18+ such as “Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To hit Jersey Boys, with over 2200 Dizzy Wright & Rittz You” and “The Lady Is a Tramp.” performances. with Ekoh & Whitney Peyton Deana Martin’s Concert: Sun- As a solo artist, he has released Friday, Dec. 20, Doors: 7 p.m. day, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., three albums, toured the world, Tickets: https://bit.ly/2mDNawK The Smith Center leaving audiences on their feet with Ages: 18+ * * * * * his highly energetic and infectious Rock and Roll Playhouse The FILL YOUR HEART AND live concerts. He has performed Music of The Beatles for Kids YOUR TUMMY THIS with the symphonies of Salt Lake +ROLGD\&HOHEUDWLRQ SEASON AND SUPPORT City, Buffalo, and Las Vegas, as Saturday, Dec. 21, Doors: 11 a.m. THE CHILDREN’S HEART well as with the world-famous Tickets: $15 — https://bit. FOUNDATION’S ‘ADOPT A Radio City Rockettes. ly/2p3L36t HEART FAMILY’ WHILE For more information visit tra- Ages: All Ages DINING AT BUDDY V’S viscloer.com, follow on Instagram * * * * * RISTORANTE @traviscloermusic and like on )RUWKHÀUVWWLPHHYHUWKHSRS- Facebook https://www.facebook. ular Italian restaurant, Buddy V’s com/traviscloermusic. Ristorante, designed a prix fixe * * * * * menu to raise money for the chil- BROOKLYN BOWL dren’s organization during the LAS VEGAS UPDATED KROLGD\V'XHWRWKHÀQDQFLDOWROO ENTERTAINMENT having a child with a congenital SCHEDULE heart defect takes on a family, the Parking at all Caesars Enter- Adopt a Heart Family program Buddy V’s Executive Chef Bryan Forgione and his youngest son CJ, tainment properties validated upon is often times the only way these who was born with a congenital heart defect that proof of paid Brooklyn Bowl ticket LAS VEGAS’ LUCKY’S families will have a holiday. This UHTXLUHGVXUJHU\ZLWKLQWKHÀUVW\HDURIOLIH stub and Clark County ID. LOUNGE HOSTS HOLIDAY Adrian Scott Presents GIFT CARD DRIVE Amanda Perez with NB Pidaz, BENEFITTING ST. JUDE’S Lil Rob, Mr. Capone-E, RANCH FOR CHILDREN and Paula Deanda ‘Tis the season to give! This Saturday, Nov. 30, Doors: 7 p.m holiday season, Las Vegas locals’ Tickets: $35 choice sports bar & grill, Lucky’s https://bit.ly/2nwF0GR Lounge continues its partnership Ages: 18+ with St. Jude’s Ranch for Children K. Michelle — O.S.D. Tour by hosting an end of year holiday with B. Rose gift card drive benefitting the Thursday, Dec. 5, Doors: 7:30 p.m. charity’s efforts to support abused, Tickets: $38 neglected and homeless youth in https://bit.ly/2LW1tXc 6RXWKHUQ1HYDGD Ages: 18+ 1RZWKURXJKWKHHQGRIWKH\HDU 7KH2IÀFLDO+RRH\3DUW\IW patrons of Lucky’s Lounge are en- Wade Bowen couraged to donate by purchasing with American Aquarium gift cards valued at $25 or higher Friday, Dec. 6, Doors: 9 p.m. or by giving cash to be converted Tickets: $24 into gift cards in exchange for free https://bit.ly/2qmBeRA pizza and booze! For each gift card Ages: 21+ or cash value over $25 donated, 7KX+X with Crown Lands Lucky’s Lounge will offer guests a Saturday, Dec. 7, Doors: 8:30 p.m. free large cheese pizza paired with Tickets: $20 one pitcher of domestic beer or https://bit.ly/2mCZJZa choice of two cocktails. All dona- Ages: All Ages tions will serve as Christmas gifts Gregory Alan Isakov for the charity’s youth and con- with Patrick Park tribute to other necessities heading Sunday, Dec. 8, Doors: 6:45 p.m. into the new year. Suggested gift Tickets: $31 cards include but are not limited https://bit.ly/2ojRtO7 to Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Ages: 18+ American Express. Page 20 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 4-10, 2019 Arizona Charlie’s Casinos hosting 7th Annual ‘Feed A Family’ program

Eve packages including an open bar Lucky’s Lounge continues to cham- and champagne toast, plus elevated pion the cause of St. Jude’s Ranch vantage points providing a dazzling for Children by hosting an end of view of the midnight fireworks. \HDUKROLGD\JLIWFDUGGULYHEHQHÀW- The High Roller and FLY LINQ ting the charity’s efforts to support also offer options that are family abused, neglected and homeless friendly for for guests of all ages. youth in Southern Nevada. * * * * * Now through the end of the year, TERRY BRADSHAW patrons of Lucky’s Lounge are en- RETURNS TO LUXOR couraged to donate by purchasing HOTEL AND CASINO gift cards valued at $25 or higher FOR DECEMBER or by giving cash to be converted PERFORMANCES OF “THE into gift cards in exchange for free TERRY BRADSHAW SHOW” pizza and booze!

By Jerry Fink the cast of FANTASY at a meet- parties to sports-team celebrations Las Vegas Tribune and-greet, with the opportunity for and corporate events, VSK delivers Arizona Charlie’s Decatur and autographs and photos. not only thrilling go-kart action, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder loca- Tickets to FANTASY are avail- but also the chance for friendly tions are hosting the 7th annual able for purchase at any Luxor box competition. The go-karts offer “Feed A Family” program now RIÀFHRQOLQHRUE\FDOOLQJ electronic tracking which records through Sunday, Dec. 15. 262-4400. live timing and ranks participants The annual “Feed A Family” In addition, the “2020: Vision of in multiple heats to determine the initiative helps provide boxes of Beauty” calendar is now available ÀUVWVHFRQGDQGWKLUGSODFHZLQQHUV food to families in the Las Vegas for purchase at various retail loca- of each race. Valley through partnerships with tions throughout Luxor, including * * * * * local food pantries in time for the Atrium Showroom, and on For each gift card or cash value Thanksgiving and Christmas. For FANTASY’s website, fantasyluxor. over $25 donated, Lucky’s Lounge every 12,000 True Rewards points com. will offer guests a free large cheese contributed Arizona Charlie’s will * * * * * pizza paired with one pitcher of purchase one food box. SUPERKARTS AND domestic beer or choice of two Each box includes a seven-pound GLITTERING LIGHTS: cocktails. ham or 12-pound turkey along with AN OUTING FOR KIDS All donations will serve as potatoes, gravy, vegetables, rolls, ON BREAK AND Christmas gifts for the charity’s FUDQEHUU\VDXFHVWXIÀQJSLHDQG OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS youth and contribute to other ne- whipped cream. Each box contains Entertain kids on winter break cessities heading into the new year. enough food to feed a family of and out-of-town guests this holiday Suggested gift cards include but four. season with an only-in-Vegas out- are not limited to Visa, Mastercard, To participate in the program, ing combining an exhilarating Ve- Discover and American Express. True Rewards members may con- gas Superkarts (VSK) experience Both Lucky’s Lounge locations tribute any amount of points, all with a dazzling ride through the are participating in the St. Jude’s of which are allocated towards Glittering Lights at the Las Vegas Ranch for Children holiday gift the purchase of food items to be Motor Speedway. CELEBRATE THE Legendary professional football card drive. included in a box. Arizona Charlie’s Guests simply show their Glit- HOLIDAYS AT THE LINQ player and iconic entertainer Terry Happy Hour is daily from 5 p.m. Boulder will be donating 50 boxes tering Lights pass upon check in Holiday Magic has returned to Bradshaw will bring his musical, to 7 p.m. and from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. of food on Monday, Nov. 25 to the at VSK and pay just $20 per race The LINQ Promenade. comedy and storytelling produc- About Lucky’s Lounge Veterans Resource center and 50 through Jan. 5, 2020. It has been transformed into a tion, “The Terry Bradshaw Show,” Lucky’s Lounge and Restaurant boxes to Veterans Village. Guests planning to enjoy both modern winter wonderland with back to the Las Vegas Strip. is a rustic, provincial bar featuring In December, the Arizona Char- experiences on the same day are festive décor and a holiday show The limited engagement will run a locals-friendly atmosphere with lie’s Decatur location will be donat- encouraged to book the 4 p.m. time featuring seasonal songs mixed in the Atrium Showroom at Luxor signature bar bites, an award-win- ing 100 boxes of food to the South- slot for their VSK race to ensure with hip-hop favorites—all accom- Hotel and Casino on Tuesday, Dec. ning happy hour and gaming op- ern Nevada Housing Authority to WKH\·OOEHDPRQJWKHÀUVWLQOLQH panied by LED-costumed dancers, 10 and Tuesday, Dec. 17. tions with two locations catering be distributed to families in need. for Glittering Lights, Nevada’s stunt acrobatics, street “elves” and Both shows are scheduled to to the Las Vegas Valley. Contributions are now being largest, drive-through holiday light snowfall. begin at 8 p.m. The 4,800-sq.ft. Jones location accepted at the True Rewards cen- show, which opens daily at 5:30 The LINQ Promenade’s live In the production, Bradshaw is located at 7345 S Jones Blvd, ter or by calling the True Rewards p.m. Additionally, guests who book stage show takes place Thursdays entertains the crowd with his dy- and features a full bar, kitchen and center at 800-342-2695. Glittering Lights tickets online us- through Sundays from 6 p.m. to 9 namic singing ability, endearing billiards; the 4,500-sq.ft. Farm loca- ing code “SUPERKARTS19” will p.m. at the top of the hour. * * * * * personality and charisma in a tion is located at 8025 Farm Road. receive $5 off any of the following The LINQ Promenade’s stroll- 70-minute show that chronicles his With over 30 gaming machines experiences; Santa Tram, Season ing piano and atmospheric en- life’s journey. The musical and co- at both locations, Lucky’s Lounge Pass, Anyday Tickets or Weekday tertainment continues Mondays medic production showcases Brad- is a local favorite frequented by Tickets. Located at the Las Vegas and Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 shaw’s vocal talents, award-win- sports fans. Motor Speedway next to the Exot- p.m. New to Holiday Magic this ning storytelling style and the same For more information on Lucky’s ics Racing Driving Center, Vegas year is an interactive tree light straight-shooting, self-deprecating Lounge, visit www.luckysloungelv. Superkarts was created Exotics display, where guests can create humor that has made Bradshaw com; for special offers and updates Racing’s Founder Romain Thievin. their own personalized light show an all-time favorite as an Emmy follow Instagram/Twitter/Faceb. ,WRIIHUVWKHÀUVWWUXHJRNDUW straight from their phones’ playlists. Award-winning co-host and analyst About St. Jude’s Ranch racing experience in 4-stroke, The technology includes 16 strands on FOX NFL Sunday. for Children gas-powered Sodikarts. Racers of lights on a 12-foot-tall tree, Joining Bradshaw on stage are For more than 53 years, St. Ju- drive up to 50 MPH around a which will twinkle in syncopation two superb female vocalists in- de’s Ranch for Children has been 2,100-foot-long outdoor asphalt with music selections from guests’ cluding Lorena Peril, headliner of a community of healing and hope track, including 14 turns and sharp smartphones. For New Year’s FANTASY. for children and young people. hairpins, fast acceleration straight- Eve, revelers can celebrate the The talented team behind “The 7KH F QRQSURÀWRUJDQL]D- aways and professional safety countdown from the center of the Terry Bradshaw Show” includes tion helps abused, neglected, and barriers. For drivers as young as 10 Las Vegas Strip. On Dec. 31, the Emmy Award-winner, Anita Mann, homeless children and youth, ages years old, VSK also offers Junior world’s tallest observation wheel, as director and producer, Beverly Go-Karts Perfect for everything High Roller, and the FLY LINQ Jeanne as executive producer, and zero to 25, by providing safety, from family outings and birthday zipline will each offer New Year’s musical direction by Smokin’ Joe stability and healing in a caring Escriba. The show was written by environment. Jon Macks with original songs by St. Jude’s Ranch for Children of- David Goldsmith and John Kava- fers customized therapy, high-qual- naugh. ity residential and transitional Tickets for all performances are housing programs, and numerous now on sale with prices starting at supportive services, as well as $65.99 (not including applicable opportunities to keep families FANTASY OFFERS taxes and fees). VIP tickets are and siblings together and spend DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO priced at $199.99 (not including time together when separated in 2019 NATIONAL FINALS taxes and applicable fees) and foster care. St. Jude’s Ranch for RODEO ATTENDEES include premier seating plus a Children’s ultimate focus is to FANTASY, Luxor Hotel and Ca- meet-and-greet and photo oppor- break the cycle of abuse and help sino’s award-winning adult revue, tunity with Bradshaw following children and young people become will welcome Wrangler National the show. Tickets may be purchased thriving positive members of the Finals Rodeo (NFR) back to Las DWWKH/X[RUER[RIÀFHRQOLQHDW community. Vegas with discounted tickets for mgmresorts.com/luxor or by calling For more information on St. NFR attendees from December 702-262-4400. Jude’s Ranch for Children, visit 5-14. * * * * * www.stjudesranch.org or follow us FANTASY will offer a 50 per- LUCKY’S LOUNGE HOSTS on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Lin cent discount on all tickets for HOLIDAY GIFT CARD DRIVE * * * * * guests who show their 2019 NFR FOR ST. JUDE’S RANCH Jerry Fink is an entertainment tickets upon purchase at any Luxor FOR CHILDREN columnist for the Las Vegas Tribune ER[RIÀFH ‘Tis the season to give! newspaper and writes a weekly col- Following the show, all guests This holiday season, Las Vegas umn. To contact Jerry Fink, email are invited to mix and mingle with locals’ choice sports bar & grill, KLPDWWKHMHUU\ÀQN#JPDLOFRP December 4-10, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 21 LIFESTYLES

Moët Champagne celebrated their 150th year anniversary By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Moët & Chandon Moët Champagne, The French Champagne House, began their reign as a premiere Champagne over 250 years ago where most businesses count in years, they count centuries! When a champagne can face the competition throughout the ages and still stands ahead of the others, it stands alone in quality and taste. Proud of their difference, Moët & Chandon are thrilled to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Moët Impérial, an important milestone in the extraordinary journey of a global icon of celebration from 1969. This year, the Moët & Chan- don Grand Day, an annual ren- dezvous debuted in 2016, will continue its festive tradition with a glittering lineup of events celebrating the epic journey of Moët Impérial since 1869. From day to evening and well into (Left) Film legends Cary Grant and Kim Novak with a bottle of Moët Impérial and (right) Paul Newman holding bottles of Moët Impérial. the night, Moët & Chandon will Marketing and Communications the unique testimony of several cen- our oenologists and the legacy of * * * * * bring together over a million Director. turies of winemaking. Guardians a know-how developed over time Award-winning Sandy Zim- people from New York City to Open from Thursday to Monday of a real treasure, they represent and passed through several gen- merman has produced television Ibiza and London to Tokyo, in to December 29th, 2019 (closed on the talent and the work of several erations of cellar masters. If you programs, documentaries, and a bubbling toast to its universal Tuesdays and Wednesdays) Should generations of men and women. wish a private tour or a reception travel specials: Beijing, the Yang- icon of celebration. you come and visit the Avenue de The cellar visit, led by our inter- in one of our historical venues, tze River Cruise, and “Visiting “On this Moët & Chandon Champagne on December 15th, preters, will invite you to discover please contact us directly by Email a Kazakh Family in a Yurt along Grand Day, we are thrilled to 2019, Moët & Chandon will orga- the Moët & Chandon expertise of at [email protected]. Marco Polo’s Silk Road”-China; celebrate the 150th anniversary nize a special brunch. Re-opening “Castles, Wine and Trattorias” of Moët Impérial, our signature on February, 3rd, 2020. The shop travel specials in Italy; and around champagne that has embodied is open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm the world as well as in the US: the grandeur of the House since (same opening periods as visits). Bryce Canyon National Park, 1869.” says Nathalie Normand, The Moët & Chandon cellars are an Zion Canyon National Park, and Moët & Chandon International exceptional heritage of the House, the Grand Canyon North Rim National Park; an authentic real Cattle Drive similar to the early westerns in Reno, Nevada; and more. With 25 years’ experience as a television talk show host of Sandy Zimmerman’s Las Vegas Television, Sandy Zimmerman’s Las Vegas TV Show, and Discover the Ultimate Vacation travel specials, Syndi- cated Journalist- Show & Dining Reviewer, Travel/ Luxury. For information, questions, comments please contact Sandy Zimmerman: (702)-515-0846, sandyzimm2003@ Moët & Chandon celebrated their Moët Impérial’s yahoo.com, Facebook@szlvtv or 150th Anniversary-2019 Sandy Zimmerman’s Las Vegas TV.

+RSH/DQJH·VÀOP´/RYHLVD%DOOµ She is holding a bottle of Moët Impérial Champagne. The French Champagne House of Moët & Chandon Vineyard Page 22 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / December 4-10, 2019 CITY BEAT U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announces $8 million in grants to revitalize Nevada’s bus infrastructure VHQWDWLYHVZLOOEHRWKHUWRSRIÀFLDOV ceptable and disproportionately within the Federal Government, high levels of violence, which can including: have lasting impacts on families —Director of the Federal Bu- and communities. Native Ameri- reau of Investigation Christopher can women face particularly high A. Wray; rates of violence, with at least half —Department of the Interior suffering sexual or intimate-partner Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs violence in their lifetime,” said Tara Sweeney; Attorney General Barr. “Too many —Department of Justice Di- of these families have experienced UHFWRURIWKH2IÀFHRQ9LROHQFH the loss of loved ones who went $JDLQVW:RPHQ/DXUD5RJHUV missing or were murdered. Presi- —Department of the Interior dent Trump establishing the Task 'LUHFWRURIWKH2IÀFHRI-XVWLFH Force on Missing and Murdered Services within the Bureau of American Indians and Alaska Indian Affairs Charles Addington; Natives will enable us to further Transportation Secretary Elaine —Chair of the Native American strengthen the federal, state, and L. Chao announced that the Fed- Issues Subcommittee of the Attor- tribal law enforcement response to eral Transit Administration (FTA) ney General’s Advisory Committee these continuing problems.” will award $423 million in transit U.S. Attorney Trent Shores; ´:HKDYHKHDUGÀUVWKDQGIURP infrastructure grants nationwide to —Department of Health and tribal leaders and community mem- improve the safety and reliability of Human Service Commissioner bers impacted by this crisis and America’s bus systems and enhance of the Administration for Native are grateful to President Trump mobility for transit riders. Three Americans Jean Hovland; and for making this a priority. This projects in Nevada will receive —Other designees as deter- executive order will help break $8 million from FTA’s Grants for mined by the co-chairs. down silos and address this issue Buses and Bus Facilities Program. The culmination of the holistically in partnership with A list of the selected projects is multi-agency Task Force began Tribal governments and Native available online. several months ago with the De- communities,” said Commissioner “Public bus systems throughout $7.475 million Bus and Bus Facili- Interior applauds Trump partment of the Interior’ initiative Hovland. the country provide millions of ties grant from the U.S. Department Administration’s ´5HFODLPLQJ2XU1DWLYH&RPPX- “I want to commend those who Americans access to jobs, health- of Transportation (USDOT). The establishment of missing nities,” which was led by Assistant have been powerful advocates on care, grocery stores, and other vital 57&ZLOOXVHWKHIXQGLQJWRUHSODFH and murdered American Secretary - Indian Affairs Tara this issue for never giving up. This services,” said U.S. Transportation and update current security camer- Indians and Alaska Native Sweeney. task force, which I am proud to join, Secretary Elaine L. Chao. DVDQGVRIWZDUHRQLWVÀ[HGURXWH Task Force “This is a great day for Lady will carry your voice into action and The funding supports efforts to DQG3DUDWUDQVLWÁHHWLQDGGLWLRQWR President Donald Trump signed Justice. Over the last year and a together we can end the crisis of replace, rehabilitate, and purchase improving its bus washing system. Executive Order (Order), establish- half, our partnership with the White Murdered and Missing Indigenous buses and related equipment, as After the grant awarding process ing the Task Force on Missing and House and other federal agencies People.” well as projects to purchase, reha- is completed within three to six Murdered American Indians and has helped bring this issue to the The Task Force will report to bilitate, and construct bus-related PRQWKVWKH57&ZLOOXSJUDGHFDP- Alaska Natives (Task Force), which forefront,” said Tara Sweeney, As- President Trump no less than two facilities. eras and software for 811 vehicles will be co-chaired by U.S. Secretary sistant Secretary — Indian Affairs. times a year. “More people travel by bus LQLWVWRWDOÁHHW,QDGGLWLRQDQHZ of the Interior David Bernhardt and “Every step of the way, we have %DFNJURXQG than any other form of public wash facility for its Paratransit ve- Attorney General William P. Barr. been and continue to be committed President Trump designated transportation,” said FTA Acting hicles will be built and the existing “President Trump has brought to tackling this complex issue.” May 5 as Missing and Murdered Administrator K. Jane Williams. wash facility will be rehabilitated, this issue out of the shadows and On June 11, the initial event American Indians and Alaska “This Administration is committed as it is 10 years old and currently the into the light — focusing on pub- for Operation Lady Justice took Natives Awareness Day to draw to rebuilding our nation’s transpor- only such facility for all buses and lic safety, justice and economic SODFHRQWKH*LOD5LYHU,QGLDQ attention to the horrible acts of vi- tation infrastructure and helping to Paratransit units. Both projects will strength in previously forgotten 5HVHUYDWLRQLQ6DFDWRQ$UL]RQD olence committed against American improve bus service nationwide.” take up to two years to complete. American Indian and Alaska Na- Since then, AS Tara Sweeney has Indian and Alaska Native people, Nevada projects selected to re- “I am excited to be selected,” tive communities,” said Secretary traveled throughout the country particularly women and children. ceive funding are as follows: VDLG57&&(20-0D\QDUG´,W·V Bernhardt. “At the Department of — from Alaska to Washington President Trump’s proclamation —The Regional Transporta- an incredibly competitive national the Interior, we are committed to D.C. — hosting numerous listening read: “Ending the violence that dis- tion Commission of Southern process and this funding is need- upholding our trust responsibilities sessions and roundtables intended proportionately affects American Nevada (RTC), which provides ed. I’m very proud of our team’s to Native peoples and advancing to support an initiative to reclaim Indian and Alaska Native com- transit service in Las Vegas and hard work and appreciative for tribal sovereignty and self-deter- our Native communities by focus- munities is imperative. Under my southern Nevada, will receive $7.5 the support of our congressional mination.” ing resources on cold cases, violent Administration, Federal agencies million to replace camera systems delegation allowing us to aggres- This Order gives a direction crimes and missing and murdered are working more comprehensively on fixed route, paratransit and sively and successfully compete DQGUHDIÀUPVWKH$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ·V Native Americans. and more collaboratively to address alternative transportation vehicles in the selection process. Providing priority of addressing the concerns “This is a historic day. President violent crime in Indian country, to to improve safety and operating the latest technology in onboard of tribal governments and Amer- Trump’s leadership on this import- recover the American Indian and HIÀFLHQFLHV57&DOVRZLOOUHFHLYH livestreaming security cameras and ican Indian and Alaska Native ant issue will further empower us to Alaska Native women and children funding to install a new paratransit software supports our top priority to communities. The Task Force, roll up our sleeves to work together ZKRKDYHJRQHPLVVLQJDQGWRÀQG bus wash and upgrade the existing provide a safe and reliable transit in coordination and consultation and make a difference to native justice for those who have been À[HGURXWHEXVZDVKV\VWHPDWLWV experience for visitors and residents with American Indians and Alaska families throughout the country murdered.” Sunset Maintenance Facility, which alike.” Natives, will develop protocols for who are still seeking healing and American Indian and Alaska will also improve maintenance and Maynard added that the new new and unsolved cases, establish justice,” said Katharine MacGre- Native people face alarming levels operations. wash facility for the shorter 26-foot multi-jurisdictional cold cases gor, Deputy Chief of Staff exer- of violence. Data from the National —Carson Area Metropolitan Paratransit units will free up the bus teams, and establish greater clarity cising the authority of the Deputy Institute of Justice and the Centers Planning Organization (CAM- washing facility, which is designed of roles and responsibilities. Secretary. for Disease Control and Prevention PO) will receive $455,000 to pur- IRUDQGIRRWYHKLFOHV5H- The Task Force will facilitate On Nov. 22 in Montana, At- indicate that more than 1.5 million chase new buses and replace aging habilitating it now is critical, she better coordination and collabo- torney General Barr announced American Indian and Alaska Native vehicles that have exceeded their said, because “it is at the end of its ration with tribal communities, the Justice Department’s national women have experienced violence, useful life. The new buses will im- life cycle.” resulting in long term strategies strategy to address missing and including sexual violence, in their prove transit service and reliability Local sales tax contributed $4 to address complex issues. It will murdered Native Americans. The lifetimes. American Indian and for the Jump Around Carson (JAC) million, bringing the total funding take continued efforts and coop- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Alaska Native children attempt and transit system, the largest transit to $11.5 million. eration among all stakeholders to Persons (MMIP) Initiative places commit suicide at rates far higher provider in Carson City, Nevada. * * * * * improve response and investigative MMIP coordinators in 11 U.S. At- than those in any other demograph- —The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone challenges, and collect and manage WRUQH\·VRIÀFHVZKRZLOOGHYHORS ic in our Nation, and often endure Tribe of the Fallon Reservation data across jurisdictions. Greater protocols for a more coordinated disproportionately high rates of and Indian Colony will receive clarity on the roles, authorities, law enforcement response to miss- endemic drug abuse, violence, and $59,525 to purchase a new passen- and jurisdiction will be helpful ing cases. The plan also calls for the crime. ger bus equipped with a camera for all of those involved with the deployment of the FBI’s most ad- * * * * * and fare box. It will also purchase goal of formal agreements and vanced response capabilities when City Beat is a compilation of a camera and fare box for their greater communication between needed, improved data collection news and views of our editorial current transit bus. The project will agencies, with communities, and and analysis, and training to support and writing team, along with reader improve transit service for people Environment Nevada to the public. local response efforts. submissions and topics. Readers living within the boundaries of applauds Governor Sisolak’s Leading this charge with the “American Indian and Alaska are invited to suggest a local topic the reservation and Indian colony, executive order on co-chairs and alongside tribal repre- Native people suffer from unac- or any other items of interest. located in rural Churchill County, emissions and climate Nevada. Gov. Steve Sisolak signed an Demand for FTA’s Grants for executive order Friday that di- Buses and Bus Facilities Program rects state agencies to cooperate far exceeded available funds, as in forming a statewide strategy to FTA received applications for 318 reduce Nevada’s carbon emissions eligible projects totaling approx- and combat global warming. The imately $1.9 billion in funding governor also announced his plan requests, from a total of 270 appli- for Nevada to adopt California’s cants in 43 states and territories. stronger vehicle emission stan- Project proposals were evaluated dards. Transportation is the state’s based on criteria outlined in the top contributor to carbon emissions. Notice of Funding Opportunity. Environment Nevada state di- Federal public transportation rector Levi Kamolnick issued the law (49 USC § 5339(b)), as amend- following statement in response: ed by the Fixing America’s Surface “Governor Sisolak’s plan to raise Transportation (FAST) Act, autho- emissions standards on vehicles is rizes FTA’s Grants for Buses and the right move and puts Nevada on Bus Facilities Program through the right side of history in tackling FY2020. the climate crisis. Even better, the In Fiscal Year 2019, FTA has governor has gone beyond cleaner made available more than $12 bil- car standards, ordering a broader, lion in funding through both formu- more cohesive strategy to cut down la and competitive grant programs our state’s carbon footprint.” to support public transportation. “In taking these steps, the gover- * * * * * nor is sending the message that we RTC selected for $7.5 must be committed to addressing million federal grant to global warming in all facets of improve onboard cameras, our society, and with every major bus wash system source of carbon emissions. We President Donald J. Trump shows a photograph presented to him by Native American leaders after signing an Executive Order to establish a Task Force on Missing and Murdered American 7KH5HJLRQDO7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ applaud Governor Sisolak for his ,QGLDQVDQG$ODVND1DWLYHVRQ7XHVGD\1RYLQWKH2YDO2IÀFHRIWKH:KLWH+RXVH Commission of Southern Nevada leadership on this issue.” 2IÀFLDO:KLWH+RXVH3KRWRE\-R\FH1%RJKRVLDQ 57& KDVEHHQVHOHFWHGIRUD * * * * * December 4-10, 2019 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 23 Three Ways Leaders Can Model Losing By Doug Dickerson “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” — Thomas A. Edison In most all leadership circles we hear much about winning and success. I’m not knocking it. We all like to win. But in leadership, as in life, not every endeavor we undertake results in a win. Some- times we lose. We don’t need books and webinars on how to win. That comes easy for most. Losing, on the other hand, is another story. As a sports enthusiasts and player back in the day, we all heard the saying, “It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.” DOUG DICKERSON That’s all good and well if you win Forward, John Maxwell states, but can ring hollow when you lose. “One of the greatest problems In leadership, losing and failure people have with failure is that they as does winning. How will you more humbling than a loss. Losing battle of all. takes on a whole new meaning. We are too quick to judge isolated situa- model it? has a way of keeping you humble You model losing tend to tie our value to our success- tions in their lives and label them as Here are three ways as a leader and grounded as a leader. Not that with your resolve es and see failure as unacceptable failures. Instead, they need to keep you can model losing. Weigh them you always want to end up on the Thomas Edison’s attitude to- (not that it ever should be), and the bigger picture in mind.” Your carefully, one day you will need losing end of things, but it is an in- wards failure is a great example of not as a part of our overall success approach and attitude toward losing this. dication that the journey to success resolve. He experienced setbacks (a journey. are critical to your leadership. You model losing is also littered with failures along ÀUHGHVWUR\HGKLVODE DQGVXIIHUHG We forget the big picture. How you lose or fail as a leader with your humility the way. numerous hardships. He is remem- In his acclaimed book, Failing says as much about your leadership At the end of the day, nothing is Losing is a not so subtle way of bered not for his defeatist attitude learning that you don’t know it all but for having a positive one. Thirty BEHIND THE MIKE and remaining humble is important. GD\VDIWHUWKDWÀUHGHVWUR\HGKLVODE At times, the best thing that can KHSXWIRUWKWKHÀUVWSKRQRJUDSK happen to you is to experience a The battles you win and lose loss. A loss is a great teacher. DVDOHDGHULVDUHÁHFWLRQRI\RXU A Probable Journey You model losing skills and judgment. How you lose By Michael A. Aun Christmas Eve we delivered our with your integrity LVDUHÁHFWLRQRI\RXUFKDUDFWHUDQG One of my fondest holiday gifts to the youngster and his mom. In the event of losing, be sure not memories occurred when I was only Both were so gracious and classy. to lose your integrity. Be humble your heart. What kind of leader will 23. I had just met and immediately Later that night, we attended and gracious. Don’t blame others you be? fell in love with Christine Marie Midnight Mass at St. Peter’s Cath- for your loss and be sure to accept When you are an example of a Thiel. She was just as nice as she olic Church on Assembly Street in responsibility. Losing shows that leader who knows how to lose, you was pretty, a rarity among teenage Columbia, SC along with both the you have skin in the game and that will be a leader who knows how women. Thiel and Aun families. It was one you were willing to take some risks. to win, and one worth following. In the process of courtship, we of those special moments that are There are worse things in a lead- Stay humble, keep your integrity in men are much nicer people than we embedded in my memory. ers life than losing. You can learn check, and never lose your resolve. will likely ever be again. We are The sign of peace is a Roman IURP\RXUPLVWDNHVDQGOLYHWRÀJKW Doug Dickerson is a syndicated infatuated… yes, even confused. Catholic tradition. You turn to those another day. columnist. He writes a weekly col- Hormones make most of our deci- around you and offer them a sign of But when you compromise your umn for this newspaper. To contact sions until we can gather our wits peace, a handshake, a kiss, a hug character and lose your integrity Doug Dickerson, email him at about us. or a nod across the aisle to another. you’ve lost the most significant ddickerson@ lasvegastribune.com. If we are lucky, we survive our After kissing Christine, I slipped a stupidity and regain our equilibri- ULQJRQKHUÀQJHUDQGDVNHGKHUWR um in time to realize that the hook MICHAEL A. AUN marry me. is set. Do not resist. Follow your knew that despite his deep belief, This is about as romantic as I’ll heart. Christmas would be just another ever get. I am better with the “writ- What made that Thanksgiving day in a lot of people’s lives, this ten” word than I am the “spoken” and Christmas season so special kid included. word. Two years later we formally was a spur-of-the-moment decision. Christine came from a typical tied the knot and thus began a Christine and I decided to quietly Catholic family of eight children. love affair that spans nearly eight “buy Christmas” for someone who There were eleven kids in our decades. was not as fortunate as we were. house, so we had plenty of people Christine always gets on me for I was partially supporting Chris- on which to spend our meager rounding my age and stage “up” tine as a nursing student. I was funds. For some reason, this felt rather than “down.” Why lie? I am working with my dad’s construction right to forgo so little for so many old and I admit it. Frankly, it is the business, writing for a half dozen in exchange for so much for one many happy Christmases like the newspapers and tending bar at needy kid. So… we splurged for his one we celebrated that year that night at the Knights of Columbus Christmas that year. It was fair to make the journey not just possible in Columbia, SC. say that it was our best Christmas but probable. Christmas was always a big deal ever. Michael Aun is a syndicated col- at the Aun household… and still is Why is it, that out of nearly eight umnist and writes a weekly column today. Christine celebrates Christ- decades of Christmas seasons, this for this newspaper. To contact Mi- mas 365 days a year and even plays one was the most memorable? On chael Aun go to www.aunline.com. holiday music year-round in her car and in the house. Christine and Christmas are synonymous… almost interchange- Bob Beckett able. I used to accuse her parents of naming her that because Christmas Attorney At Law was not suitable for a baby girl. Elected 5 terms as Nye County District Attorney That autumn was georgeous. Practice areas When you are in love, you look for Criminal defense, Personal injury, Bankruptcy only the beauty in everything. Opti- mism abounds. 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