News in the West
Salt Lake Tribune Receives Grant for Full Time SJC Reporter
Watch The National Debt Clock Escalate
~~ Hearing Jan 22 to Evaluate W. Greyeyes' State/ SJC Residency; "Decorum" Rules
~~ Want More Fiscal Responsibility? Give more Power to the States Gov. Herbert
"...the increasing frequency of federal shutdowns . . . should tell us that the problem is deeper than a disagreement over immigration or health care or the debt ceiling. If we accept that federal shutdowns are likely to continue to occur, then we should consider long-term strategies to mitigate their scope and severity—including the return to a robust federalism that leaves more policy making power to the states. . . . One year ago, I joined with a few other governors to meet then-House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to discuss various policy concerns. Among other topics, I emphasized the need to devolve power from Washington, D.C., to states, where government is more innovative and responsive. Mrs. Pelosi agreed, and even quoted Justice Louis Brandeis’ famous idea that states are the “laboratories of democracy.” Usually, I’m the one reciting that phrase to federal officials, so I was happy to experience the reverse." Gary Herbert~~ Cliven Bundy Case Dismissed
~~ Bluff City Council Disconnects "City" from Lyman Family Farms Property
“I was not elected to engage in expensive litigation,” Mayor Anne Leppanan said. “Expensive, long, nasty litigation with an attorney who will take us through the wringer.Natural Resources Package Introduced in Senate
Senator Murkowski, AK
~~ Dock Congressmen's Salary During Gov. Shutdowns? John Curtis Agrees
~~ Climate Change Paranoia; the Campaign for Global Socialism
~~ Conservation Easements + Land Trusts Subvert Private Property Rights
Tom DeWeese wrote in Sustainable, that there are thousands of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working with the UN to subvert property rights. Of course, they don’t just announce that property rights are now null and void. That would create a stir. Instead, they use code words and language that sound innocent and helpful to our society. One such tool that is now being used to target rural lands for takings is the Conservation Easement, and its threat is growing."
~~ FBI Recommended that BLM Waive Bundy Grazing Rights Washington Post
~~Farmers Under Fire: Trial Lawyers’ Attack Agriculture
"Agriculture is in the crosshairs as class-action lawsuits seek huge monetary awards against agricultural producers, said a panel of experts at a workshop at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention."~~ Land and Water Conservation Funds Pose Problem for Stockmen
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Wall Building on the Border: Yay and Nay
~~ Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar's views on building the Wall:
"The statistics are worth repeating:
When listening to the open border left discuss the much-needed border wall, they often whine that the wall will not work. They cite no facts or figures that walls do not work, nor can they, since the reality is far different. The data shows that anywhere we have built walls we have seen a massive drop in illegal crossings – usually by 90% or more.
- 90% of the heroin in our country flows through our porous southern border
- 50 percent increase in family units arriving in 2018
- First time in the history of United States family units and children make up the majority of apprehensions.
- In the last two years alone, ICE officers made 266,000 arrests of aliens with criminal records. Including those charged or convicted of 100,000 assaults and nearly 30,000 sex crimes.
- 68% of migrants and refugees are victims of violence along the journey
- 1 out of 3 women sexually assaulted
When listening to the open border left discuss the much-needed border wall, they often whine that the wall will not work. They cite no facts or figures that walls do not work, nor can they, since the reality is far different. The data shows that anywhere we have built walls we have seen a massive drop in illegal crossings – usually by 90% or more.
- Tucson (built in 2000): Apprehensions of illegal aliens crossing the border dropped 90% over 15 years
- Yuma (built in 2005): Apprehensions of illegal aliens crossing the border dropped 95% over 9 years
- San Diego (built in 1992): Apprehensions of illegal aliens crossing the border dropped 92% over the past 23 years
- El Paso (built in 1993): Apprehensions of illegal aliens crossing the border dropped 72% in one year and 95% over 22 years"
