July 26 Evening Edition

NBC5
— President Biden’s Visit to Crystal Lake: What to Know. The president has made two other recent stops in the Midwest.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/president-bidens-visit-to-crystal-lake-what-to-know/2548202/

CBS2
— Police Supt. David Brown Blames Prosecutors, Judicial System In Part For Gun Violence, State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Fires Back
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/07/06/chicago-violence-blame-police-david-brown-states-attorney-kim-foxx/
— Naperville Students Push For Law To Put Suicide Hotlines On School IDs – Tim McNicholas
(DIERSEN: What high school did you graduate from and when? I graduated from Crete-Monee High School in 1966.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/07/06/student-id-bill-suicide-prevention/

FOX32
— Free condoms available at Chicago Public Schools beginning this fall – Kennedy Hayes
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/free-condoms-available-at-chicago-public-schools-beginning-this-fall
— Chicago’s top cop David Brown blames courts again after the most violent Fourth of July weekend in 4 years
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicagos-top-cop-david-brown-blames-courts-again-after-the-most-violent-fourth-of-july-weekend-in-4-years

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago’s most violent weekend of 2021: 104 shot, 19 of them killed. 13 kids among the wounded. By 5 p.m. Monday, Chicago had recorded 2,000 shootings this year, a Sun-Times’ database shows. – Madeline Kenney and Emmanuel Camarillo
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/7/3/22561910/chicago-weekend-shootings-july-2-5-homicide-gun-violence
— President Biden to meet with Mayor Lightfoot at O’Hare on Wednesday: Will speak in Crystal Lake Gov. J.B. Pritzker is on track to also have a private meeting with President Biden – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/7/6/22565608/joe-president-biden-meets-with-mayor-lightfoot-at-ohare-on-wednesday-will-speak-in-crystal-lake
— Biden to spike ball here prior to touchdown. An open letter to the president of the United States. – Neil Steinberg
(DIERSEN: Democrats always want politicians to do more to promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/7/6/22565056/biden-visit-crystal-lake-president-illinois-mchenry-county-infratructure-chicago-shootings-guns
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/7/6/22565331/shacarri-richardson-olympics-suspension-marijuana-jacob-sullum

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago police Superintendent David Brown again takes swipe at court system as he addresses holiday weekend violence, but chief judge defends bail reform – JEREMY GORNER and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-david-brown-holiday-presser-20210706-jgnci25tifctbhkfb33ccwjgjm-story.html
— Crystal Lake prepares for President Joe Biden visit. Biden will be the 1st sitting president to visit the suburban community. – Diane Pathieu and John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/crystal-lake-prepares-for-president-biden-visit-/10865259/
— President Biden in Illinois tomorrow | Lightfoot plans to press POTUS on gun control | Top cop David Brown hits refrain, blames July 4 violence on courts – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-biden-to-visit-illinois-lightfoot-david-brown-crime-spin-20210706-nixqgncsfre2tj4grufdp7x2jq-story.html
— How do millions of Americans absorb such predictable, inflammatory political rhetoric day after day? – JERRY DAVICH
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. I would focus on why they read the newsletters and on how they treat me. The only legitimate reason to read the newsletters is to get information to help elect Republican candidates who can and will defend and advance the Republican Party platform including its traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-reader-responses-rhetoric-st-0707-20210706-zp7agrozend3texrdewp57awg4-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On the Fourth of July, I finally sought independence from the daily emails I receive from right-wing, ultraconservative organizations. One by one, I unsubscribed after months of this digital rhetoric crowding my email accounts. I initially subscribed to Conservative News, The DC Statesman and Patriot Central (to name a few) to keep me updated and informed about views from conservative or Republican-leaning sources. I feel this is important to find the needed balance to better understand complex issues that face America. Many mainstream media sources tend to lean left, so it was important to inform myself with right-leaning stories and opinions about presidential politics, controversial issues and international affairs. I’m interested in viewpoints that don’t embody or reflect my own, as long as they’re not based on lies, mistruths or propaganda. However, after more than a year of receiving daily (and sometimes hourly) emails from so many similar-minded sources, I had to end the madness. Not so much about the content of each email, but the barrage of emails from each source. A relentless, nonstop machine of rhetoric, half-truths and twisted interpretations. Everything is viewed from the narrow prism of conservatism, just as most everything is viewed from the narrow prism of liberalism from left-leaning media sources. I couldn’t take it any longer. I figured the Fourth of July was an ideal day to purge all of those email subscriptions, including from former President Donald Trump, a billionaire who’s been asking me for donations for five years now. Honestly, I don’t know how tens of millions of Americans can absorb such predictable, inflammatory political rhetoric day after day. What I find to be emotionally exhausting must be exhilarating or validating for them. Maybe it stokes feelings of anger or suspicion or bitterness that requires fresh shovelfuls of animosity every morning in their email inbox. It only dug a hole for me, and I’m finally climbing out. No wonder our country is so divided and so cynical about anyone who thinks differently than them. I blame both radical sides, each unwilling to look for a common ground of understanding in the quicksand of political power. Each camp is convinced they’re on the right side of history — never the wrong side — regarding the polarizing issues of this era. On the Fourth, I thought about all of this while deleting more than 200 accumulated emails. It was a cathartic hour for me.)

DAILY HERALD
— Critical race theory opponents prompt CLC to delay administrator’s hiring – Doug T. Graham
(DIERSEN: In your school district, who is leading the fight against the promotion of CRT, 1619, BLM, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendment, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, dependency on government, dependency on charity, and the rest of the Democrat Party platform?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210706/critical-race-theory-opponents-prompt-clc-to-delay-administrators-hiring

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: University of Illinois pushes pot.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/university-illinois/seeing-green-ui-offers-crash-course-in-cannabis-crop/article_2514a380-6479-5e56-9ff8-a3169a497583.html

WILLIAM J KELLY
— VIDEO: Chicago reporter William J. Kelly and Mayor Lightfoot clash again – this time on race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCwD232WMcA
(FROM THE POSTING: If you thought the first press conference was heated, wait until you see how Mayor Lightfoot responds to reporter William J. Kelly’s questions this time. Kelly is unrelenting on Lightfoot’s fuzzy violent crime math in Chicago and – he also takes on her views on race.)

JACK LOMBARDI
— Lombardi Calls On Kinzinger To Switch To Democratic Party
https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/545527265/lombardi-calls-on-kinzinger-to-switch-to-democratic-party

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Republicans Plan Demonstration at Biden’s McHenry County College Appearance
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/07/06/republicans-plan-demonstration-at-bidens-mchenry-county-college-appearance/
— Two Black Helicopters Flew over Lakewood
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/07/06/two-black-helicopters-flew-over-lakewood/
— Two Topics Biden Might Discuss in Crystal Lake
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/07/06/two-topics-biden-might-discuss-in-crystal-lake/
— Will Democrats Line Route 14 for Biden?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/07/06/will-democrats-line-route-14-for-biden/
— Independence Day – Republicans on Parade
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/07/05/independence-day-republicans-on-parade/
— 4th of July Parading Democrats
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/07/04/4th-july-parading-democrats/
— Libertarians March in CL 4th of July Parade
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/07/06/libertarians-march-in-cl-4th-of-july-parade/
— Tony Colatorti Announces Republican Candidacy for Sheriff
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/07/06/tony-colatorti-announces-republican-candidacy-for-sheriff/
— Education Association Endorsed Critical Race Theory
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/07/06/education-association-endorsed-critical-race-theory/
— About Rank Order Voting Now Being Counted in New York City
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/07/05/about-rank-order-voting-now-being-counted-in-new-york-city/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden to visit pro-Trump county to promote higher spending on social programs – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jul/6/joe-biden-heading-crystal-lake-illinois-promote-am/
— Bigots segregate America on Independence Day PBS, Olympian attack diversity that thrives under American Flag – Charles Hurt
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jul/5/bigots-segregate-america-on-independence-day/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— No, children don’t need to see kink at Pride parades – Nicole Russell
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/no-children-dont-need-to-see-kink-at-pride-parades

AMERICAN THINKER
— President Dementia is getting worse – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/07/president_dementia_is_getting_worse.html

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The current transgender agenda is targeting Christian churches and organizations. – RICHARD ARRINGTON
(DIERSEN: How successful have Democrats been in getting churches, organizations, companies, and governments your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, and in your county to promote LGBTQ? I should write a book about the success that Democrats have had in promoting LGBTQ in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, and in DuPage County.)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/transgenderism-is-restroom-choice-all-there-is-to-it/

BREITBART
— Poll: 36% Believe Biden Is in Charge, Majority Say ‘Others’ Are Directing His Agenda – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/07/06/poll-36-believe-biden-is-charge-majority-say-others-are-directing-his-agenda/

BLAZE
— Fifth graders will have access to condoms in Chicago elementary schools next month. One parent reacts: ‘Oh my God … they are kids.’ – DAVE URBANSKI
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chicago-fifth-graders-access-to-condoms
— ‘Defund NPR’ trends after outlet tweets disclaimer on Declaration of Independence – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/defund-npr-declaration-of-independence
— Chicago alderman speaks out against Mayor Lightfoot, prosecutor Kim Foxx for surging violence: ‘A war zone’ – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chicago-alderman-lightfoot-foxx-surging-violence

DAILY CALLER
— 184 Die Over Independence Day Weekend As Violent Crime Continues Its Rise – MELANIE WILCOX
https://dailycaller.com/2021/07/05/hundreds-shot-across-america-fourth-of-july-weekend/
— ‘Existential Crisis’: President Biden Marks 6 Months Since January 6 Capitol Riots – ANDERS HAGSTROM
https://dailycaller.com/2021/07/06/joe-biden-capitol-riots-january-6-trump/

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— Washington Post Promotes the Sexual Grooming of Children. Civilization dies in darkness. – Mark Tapson
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/2021/07/wapo-promotes-sexual-grooming-children-mark-tapson/

FEDERALIST
— How To Raise Kids Who Won’t Be Swayed By Decadent Culture
(DIERSEN: My outstanding parents raised me in Crete. They had me baptized as a Missouri Synod Lutheran (MSL) in 1948, sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, sent me to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod, had me confirmed as a MSL in 1962, and sent me to Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966.)
https://thefederalist.com/2021/07/06/how-to-raise-kids-who-wont-be-swayed-by-decadent-culture/

NEWSMAX
— Don’t Fall for the Hard-Sell on COVID Jab – Jane Orient
https://www.newsmax.com/janeorient/ama-aaps-shot/2021/07/02/id/1027285/

PATRIOT POST
— Leftists Spew Anti-American Hate on July 4th Democrat lawmakers disparage America on Independence Day. – THOMAS GALLATIN
https://patriotpost.us/articles/81115-leftists-spew-anti-american-hate-on-july-4th-2021-07-06
— Racist Mayor Plays the Race Card The Chicago mayor thinks the criticism about her city’s carnage is due to racism and sexism. – DOUGLAS ANDREWS
https://patriotpost.us/articles/81100-racist-mayor-plays-the-race-card-2021-07-06

WESTERN JOURNAL
— When Leftists Say ‘Love,’ Here’s What They Really Mean – Bob Ehrlich
https://www.westernjournal.com/bob-ehrlich-leftists-say-love-really-mean/
— Ted Cruz Slaps Down ‘Squad’ Member for Disgraceful July 4 Tweet – Samantha Chang
https://www.westernjournal.com/ted-cruz-slaps-squad-member-disgraceful-july-4-tweet/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Welcome to George Floyd Square, a Sacred Space Marked by Murder and Mayhem – RYAN MILLS
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/welcome-to-george-floyd-square-a-sacred-space-marked-by-murder-and-mayhem/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters blame Trump for COVID.
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/561756-risks-rise-as-vaccination-gap-with-trump-counties-grows-wider
— Democrat García will not back reconciliation without immigration – RAFAEL BERNAL (DIERSEN: What percent of immigrants vote for Democrats?)
https://thehill.com/latino/561730-exclusive-democrat-garcia-will-not-back-reconciliation-without-immigration
— Eric Adams wins New York City mayoral primary – TAL AXELROD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/559574-eric-adams-wins-new-york-city-mayoral-primary

YAHOO NEWS
— The GOP’s main voter bloc is shrinking – David Faris
(DIERSEN: Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independ plant, and RINO Republican Party leaders use this to justify replacing Republican Precinct Committeemen who are older, White, male, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time with those who are younger, minority, female, Trump-haters, moderate, liberal, non-patriotic, LGBTQ, non-married, poor, non-gun owners, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.yahoo.com/news/gops-main-voter-bloc-shrinking-153954578.html
— Fight against critical race theory in schools is ‘worth it’: Bill Bennett
https://news.yahoo.com/fight-against-critical-race-theory-175713524.html

NEW YORK POST
— Liberals, media turn July 4th into America bashfest – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2021/07/05/liberals-media-turn-july-4th-into-america-bashfest/
— Thousands of teachers pledge to break anti-critical race theory laws – David Marcus
https://nypost.com/2021/07/06/teachers-pledge-to-break-anti-critical-race-theory-laws/

WASHINGTON POST
— Sha’Carri Richardson will miss Tokyo Olympics after exclusion from U.S. 4×100 relay team
(DIERSEN: Using illegal drugs disqualifies you for federal jobs. GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2021/07/06/shacarri-richardson-tokyo-olympics-relay/

LGBTQ NATION
— The statehood of Washington D.C. is the key priority to our civil rights. It is simply not right that residents of the District of Columbia are denied equal representation in the very city that boasts the strength of American democracy. – Valerie Ploumpis
(DIERSEN: What percent of Washington D.C. voters are Democrats?)
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/07/statehood-washington-d-c-key-priority-civil-rights/

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.