June 21, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— About 300 migrants to be moved from CPD stations to Gage Park Chicago Park District field house.” In which buildings in your county, township, and municipality are Democrats and RINOs housing illegals?
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-gage-park-district-immigrants/13406625/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-lgtbq-rights-gender-affirming-care-drag-trans/13402900/
— Democrats say “Manteno High School principal resigns after being arrested for ‘lewd activities’ at park.”
https://abc7chicago.com/roger-schnitzler-arrested-manteno-high-school-principal/13408297/
— Democrats acknowledge that “Chicago police: 1 injured in flash mob at Bronzeville gas station.” Where will Democrats schedule flash mobs in your county, in your township, and in your municipality?
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-flash-mob-teen-takeover-gas-station-news/13409590/

NBC5
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/migrant-teams-prepare-for-world-refugee-day-soccer-tournament-in-chicago/3164955/

CBS2
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-abortion-lawsone-year-roe-vs-wade-overturned/
— Democrats say “Google pours millions into Chicago Black, brown-owned businesses.” To give preference to one racial group is to discriminate against another racial group. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and dupes reject the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/google-donates-money-businesses-chicago/

WGN9
— Democrats acknowledge that “Uptick in gun violence across Chicago worries residents.”
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/

WTTW
— Democrats acknowledge that “75 People Shot, 13 Fatally, Across Chicago Over Juneteenth Holiday Weekend.”
https://news.wttw.com/2023/06/20/75-people-shot-13-fatally-across-chicago-over-juneteenth-holiday-weekend-police

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-lgbtq-hostility-chicago-refuge-fair-housing-20230621-qgzzoitudrh7nmlzyc3legrqye-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/20/23767063/chicago-field-foundation-macarthur-leaders-for-a-new-chicago-rohingya-hana-center
— Democrats say “Brandon Johnson not taking Lori Lightfoot’s word on city finances.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/6/20/23767696/chicago-budget-process-forecast-community-meetings-johnson-lightfoot
— Democrats ever-increasingly blame guns for gun violence instead of blaming those who use guns illegally.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/21/23767694/gun-violence-illinois-willowbrook-roseland-congress-legislature-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats acknowledge that “Questions remain as business owners regroup after fatal Juneteenth party shooting.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230620/questions-remain-as-business-owners-regroup-after-fatal-juneteenth-party-shooting
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20230621/let-asylum-seekers-work-while-cases-reviewed
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230620/what-illinois-new-ban-on-book-bans-really-means-for-libraries

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/gender-inclusive-bathrooms-are-win-illinois-op-ed
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/families-flee-states-illinois-amid-transgender-crackdown
— Democrats say “U.S. House GOP eyes resolution that raps the use of schools as migrant housing.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/house-gop-eyes-resolution-raps-use-schools-migrant-housing

WBEZ
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more dependency on government.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/how-guaranteed-income-programs-helped-chicago-residents/c8a0b5fc-fffa-4da4-8bba-c0295e5d8d41
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-migrants-rental-help-program-overwhelmed/339ec86d-34c7-4032-bb08-2829bca446f8

STATELINE & EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Democrats say “Former gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey considering congressional run.”
https://www.mystateline.com/news/former-gubernatorial-candidate-darren-bailey-considering-congressional-run/
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/local_news/bailey-weighs-challenging-bost-in-congressional-run/article_acd9daac-0fa2-11ee-80f2-dbb4a1d14d5c.html

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Democrats promote more LGBTQ in Davenport.
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/we-say-gay-rally-this-weekend-in-davenport/

WAND TV
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/state-leaders-call-for-city-leaders-to-take-charge-after-attacks-on-abortion-clinic-continue/article_f10958de-0cb8-11ee-aeb1-2763893e8f84.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Democrats crow that “Chris Christie comes out against banning gender change procedures for minors.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/chris-christie-comes-out-against-banning-gender-change-procedures-for-minors-cnn-jake-tapper-trans-transgender-donald-trump-gop-president

WCIA & STATELINE
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more pot.
https://www.wcia.com/news/u-of-i-study-shows-cannabis-use-in-teens-living-in-zip-codes-with-dispensaries-lower-compared-to-those-in-areas-without-them/
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/illinois-teens-marijuana-use-lower-near-medical-dispensaries-study/

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/06/20/from-street-closures-to-public-drinking-bans-heres-your-2023-pride-parade-guide/

CAPITOL FAX
— Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/06/21/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-93/
— Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/06/20/afternoon-roundup-107/
— Democrats say “Pritzker says he’s worried about future of Ford’s Chicago plant because of the coming end of internal combustion vehicles.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/06/20/pritzker-says-hes-worried-about-future-of-fords-chicago-plant-because-of-the-coming-end-of-internal-combustion-vehicles/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Radio talk show host Dan Proft calls Cosley Zoo Pride Month observance in Wheaton a ‘cautionary tale’ of what happens when ‘sentimental barbarians seize control of your civic institutions’ (COMMENT: I should write a book about adverse actions that the Wheaton Park District has taken against me including stopping me since 2021 from serving as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks.)
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/644473784-radio-talk-show-host-calls-cosley-zoo-pride-month-observance-a-cautionary-tale-of-what-happens-when-sentimental-barbarians-seize-control-of-your-civic-institutions
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Dan Proft, the host of The Dan Proft Show, claimed in a tweet on Sunday that the “formerly God-fearing community” of Wheaton, Illinois., is an example of a “cautionary tale” by observing Pride Month at the Cosley Zoo. “Now, another cautionary tale as to what happens when you sit idly by and let sentimental barbarians seize control of your civic institutions,” Proft wrote in the tweet. On June 15, the zoo shared a message of support for Pride Month on its Facebook page. “June is #pride month. Our animals have been enjoying some rainbow enrichment in celebration,” the post stated. “Cosley Zoo is proud to be a safe and welcoming place for families all year!” The post included photos of zoo animals with pride-themed decorative items. Former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives also criticized the zoo in a tweet on June 15. “Wheaton Park District is hiding behind court cases (wrongly, as actual statutory law conflicts) to allow use of locker rooms based on gender identity,” Ives wrote in the tweet. “Essentially saying the courts made them do it. Did the courts make them turn family-friendly Cosley Zoo into a sexual preference promotion site? Utter Lunacy!” Cosley Zoo is home to farm animals and native wildlife. Visitors can explore numerous exhibits that immerse them in natural habitats for white-tailed deer, red fox, Blanding’s turtles, a coyote, and more, according to the zoo’s website. The zoo is also a center for animal education and conservation, offering programs that teach young and old how to care for the world around them and give back to the communities in which they live, work, and play, the zoo’s website states. The zoo is part of the Wheaton Park District.)

DAN PROFT
— My text exchange with DuPage County Sheriff Jim Mendrick on answering questions about the Willowbrook shooting.
https://twitter.com/DanProft

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives to Gov. Pritzker: ‘In other words, qualifications don’t matter.’ (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly drop hiring, retention, and promotion standards and use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion a) to not hire Republicans, b) to not retain Republicans, c) to not promote Republicans, and d) to get rid of Republicans. It is called patronage, political affiliation, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. I should write a book about how my Democrat superiors in the federal government used the aforesaid, up-or-out, and Republican-led budget cuts a) to waste my four job-related college degrees, b) to waste my six job-related professional certifications, and c) to waste my job-related professional license.)
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/644494905-former-illinois-house-member-jeanne-ives-to-gov-pritzker-in-other-words-qualifications-don-t-matter
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Political commentator and former Illinois House member Jeanne Ives went on Twitter June 19 to criticize Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s statement on equity being the cornerstone of state hiring. “‘Equity needs to be the cornerstone of the state’s workforce if we want to effectively serve the diverse needs of the people of Illinois,’ said Governor JB Pritzker,” Ives tweeted. “In other words, qualifications don’t matter. No wonder, the tollway sent us 5 transponders when we only ordered one.”)

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Hunter Biden Cuts Deal with Daddy’s Justice Department
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/06/20/hunter-biden-cuts-deal-with-daddys-justice-department/

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois’ new ban on book bans is an empty and hypocritical stunt – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-new-ban-on-book-bans-is-an-empty-and-hypocritical-stunt-wirepoints/
— Mayor Johnson has no idea how to put out Chicago’s crime inferno
https://wirepoints.org/mayor-johnson-has-no-idea-how-to-put-out-chicagos-crime-inferno-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/

NEWS WIRES
— Jim Marter Formally Announces His Run Against Congresswoman Lauren Underwood
https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/640405875/jim-marter-formally-announces-his-run-against-congresswoman-lauren-underwood

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Starbucks learns that anti-white discrimination doesn’t pay – Christopher Tremoglie (COMMENT: To give preference to one racial group is to discriminate against another racial group. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and dupes reject the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/starbucks-anti-white-discrimination-doesnt-pay
— House Republicans seek to condemn NYC for housing illegal ‘aliens’ in public school gyms – Anna Giaritell (COMMENT: In which buildings in your county, township, and municipality are Democrats and RINOs housing illegals?)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/republicans-seek-condemn-nyc-housing-migrants-public-schools
— The Left’s civic religion is a threat to national security – Sen. Marco Rubio
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/courage-strength-optimism/the-lefts-civic-religion-is-a-threat-to-national-security
— In the military, going woke can be deadly – Mark Judge
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/courage-strength-optimism/in-the-military-going-woke-can-be-deadly

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Chicago Mayor Eyes $25 Million Plan To Cover Rent for Illegal Immigrants. Liberal Brandon Johnson wants rental assistance, expedited work permits for Chicago’s illegal population. – Meghan Blonder (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://freebeacon.com/democrats/chicago-mayor-eyes-25-million-plan-to-cover-rent-for-illegal-immigrants/

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION
— Cracker Barrel goes WOKE, sports ‘gay’ rocking chairs
https://www.afa.net/activism/action-alerts/2023/cracker-barrel-goes-woke-sports-gay-rocking-chairs/

BREITBART
— Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Wants $25M to Pay Rent for Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/06/20/chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-wants-25m-to-pay-rent-for-illegal-aliens/
— Democrats Beg Biden: Bring ‘Unjustly Deported’ Illegal Aliens Back to U.S. – JOHN BINDER (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/06/20/democrats-beg-biden-bring-unjustly-deported-illegal-aliens-back-to-u-s/
— Fewer Republican, Democrat Voters View Same-Sex Relations as ‘Morally Acceptable’ – KATHERINE HAMILTON (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/06/20/poll-fewer-republican-democrat-voters-view-same-sex-relations-as-morally-acceptable/
— Majority of Border Crossers Denied Asylum to Stay in U.S. – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2023/06/20/federal-data-majority-of-border-crossers-denied-asylum-to-stay-in-u-s/

CAMPUS REFORM
— ‘Explore And Embrace Your Identity’: colleges offer kids social justice camps. . .Northern Illinois University’s ‘Social Justice Summer Camp for Educators’ recently featured a Soros Justice Fellow and a professor who specializes in ‘post-White vindicationist philosophy.’ – Jack Roberts and Brendan McDonald (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.)
https://campusreform.org/article?id=23494
— Catholic Jesuit University promotes first-of-its-kind ‘LGBTQ Resource Center’ – Olivia Scarpo (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.)
https://www.campusreform.org/article?id=23466

DAILY CALLER
— Blue Sanctuary City Considers Shelling Out $40 Million Contract To House, Process Migrants – JENNIE TAER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/06/20/blue-sanctuary-city-migrants-housing/
— US Gov’t Shelled Out Over $3 Million For UN Project Called ‘Being LGBTI In The Caribbean’ – BRANDON POULTER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/06/20/us-govt-shelled-out-over-3-million-un-project-called-being-lgbti-caribbean/

FOX NEWS
— 2024 candidate Francis Suarez’ support for LGBTQ, transgender causes at odds with most GOP candidates. Miami Mayor Suarez previously attended a Boston Pride parade and signed an ordinance recognizing the ‘decades of contributions by the LGBTQ Miami residents to the economy and diversity of the city’ – Kyle Morris
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2024-candidate-francis-suarez-support-lgbtq-transgender-causes-odds-most-gop-candidates

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Should America Continue To Accept Asylum Seekers? No, America’s Refugee Policy Is Unrecognizable, and It Is Time to Course Correct – Lora Ries
https://www.heritage.org/immigration/commentary/should-america-continue-accept-asylum-seekers-no-americas-refugee-policy
— Increased Illegal Immigration Brings Increased Crime: Almost 2/3 of Federal Arrests Involve Noncitizens – Hannah Davis
https://www.heritage.org/crime-and-justice/commentary/increased-illegal-immigration-brings-increased-crime-almost-23-federal

NEWSMAX
— ‘Asylum Seekers’ — Left’s Word Game on Illegal Immigrants – Steve Levy
https://www.newsmax.com/stevelevy/mexico-migrant-undocumented/2023/06/20/id/1124185/
— Mike Huckabee to Newsmax: Traditional Catholics Won’t Embrace LGBTQ Inclusion – Mike McAvennie
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/mike-huckabee-lgbtq-catholic-church/2023/06/20/id/1124291/

TOWNHALL
— Teachers Caught Sharing Tips on Transitioning Students Behind Their Parents’ Backs – Madeline Leesman
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/madelineleesman/2023/06/20/teachers-share-tips-to-each-other-on-how-to-secretly-transition-children-n2624721
— Chicago Approved $51 Million for Migrant Spending. Here’s Where It Went. – Julio Rosas (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2023/06/20/chicago-approved-51-million-for-migrant-spending-heres-how-much-they-actually-got-n2624725
— Checks for Illegal Aliens Could Be Coming in Texas – William Davis
https://townhall.com/columnists/williamdavis/2023/06/21/checks-for-illegal-aliens-could-be-coming-in-texas-n2624745

TURNING POINT USA


— LGBTQ Parents Agree With Taking Gender Off Of Birth Certificates For Kids – SAVANAH HERNANDEZ (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.)
https://www.tpusa.com/live/lgbtq-parents-agree-with-taking-gender-off-of-birth-certificates-for-kids
— LGBTQ Claims National Park Takeover – Drew Hernandez (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.)
https://www.tpusa.com/live/lgbtq-mafia-now-claims-to-take-over-national-parks

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4058980-elton-john-denounces-anti-lgbtq-laws-we-seem-to-be-going-backwards/
— Democrats say “Abbott signs bill banning ‘sexually oriented performances’ in Texas.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4059467-abbott-signs-bill-banning-sexually-oriented-performances-in-texas/

ABC NEWS
— Democrats acknowledge that “75 people shot, 13 fatally, in Chicago over violent holiday weekend.”
https://abcnews.go.com/US/75-people-shot-13-fatally-chicago-violent-holiday/story?id=100228756

ABC SAN FRANCISCO
— Democrats crow that “78 person all LGBTQ+ orchestra to hold 1st concert in San Francisco.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://abc7news.com/lgbtq-san-francisco-concert-international-pride-orchestra-lyric-center-for-lgbtqq-youth/13403900/

ABC LOS ANGES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://abc7.com/trans-pride-la-nonbinary-community-lgbtq/13407793/

NBC NEWS
— Democrats say “Biden administration says new immigration policy has slashed the number of migrants who can claim asylum at the border.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-admin-says-new-immigration-policy-slashed-number-migrants-rcna90261

NBC NEW YORK
— Democrats say “Mayor Eric Adams announces new NYC Asylum Application Help Center.” (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/migrant-crisis/mayor-eric-adams-announces-new-nyc-asylum-application-help-center/4437783/

NEWSWEEK
— ‘Asylum Seekers’ — Left’s Word Game on Illegal Immigrants – Steve Levy (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.newsmax.com/stevelevy/mexico-migrant-undocumented/2023/06/20/id/1124185/

REUTERS
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/vatican-document-urges-talks-welcoming-lgbtq-people-womens-role-2023-06-20/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/20/arts/music/elton-john-lgbtq-rights.html
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly use Affirmative Action to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/us/affirmative-action-student-experiences.html
— Democrats say “What the New, Low Test Scores for 13-Year-Olds Say About U.S. Education.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/us/naep-test-results-education.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/made-by-history/2023/06/21/immigration-citizenship-police-officers/

USA TODAY
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/20/lgbtq-people-americans-largely-oppose-religious-based-discrimination/70335484007/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/06/20/congress-celebrating-pride-month-lgbtq/70338788007/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-06-21/la-ed-sanctuary-cities

SACRAMENTO BEE
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article276037211.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Hunter Biden to Plead Guilty to Federal Tax Charges, Resolve Gun Violation. Deal with prosecutors marks culmination of yearslong investigation by Trump-appointed U.S. attorney. – C. Ryan Barber, Aruna Viswanatha, and Sadie Gurman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/hunter-biden-charged-with-tax-crimes-bd2dea0a
— Beijing Plans a New Training Facility in Cuba, Raising Prospect of Chinese Troops on America’s Doorstep. Biden administration scrambles to forestall China’s ambitions in the Caribbean. – Warren P. Strobel, Gordon Lubold, Vivian Salama, and Michael R. Gordon
https://www.wsj.com/articles/beijing-plans-a-new-training-facility-in-cuba-raising-prospect-of-chinese-troops-on-americas-doorstep-e17fd5d1

FORBES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2023/06/20/catholics-want-justice-for-abuse-victims-and-more-lgbtq-inclusion-vatican-says/

PBS
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/catholics-call-for-vatican-to-embrace-women-in-leadership-lgbtq-community-report-says

NPR
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/21/1183253121/roe-dobbs-abortion-affirmative-action-gender-supreme-court

MEDIA MATTERS
— Democrats ever-increasingly run the news media in America, and especially in Illinois.
https://www.mediamatters.org/local-news/local-news-outlets-subscribing-center-squares-wire-service-are-pushing-right-wing

Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.