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August 11 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Oak Park massage parlors shut down after prostitution investigation; 4 face charges – Steve Schering  (DIERSEN: How many massage parlors are there in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/news/ct-oak-park-prostitution-tl-0817-20170816-story.html
— Google bro’s diversity memo shows biological failings of white dudes – Rex Huppke  (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to not hire and to get rid of Republicans and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-google-diversity-memo-huppke-20170811-story.html
— Lawmakers, reject Gov. Rauner’s changes on school funding – Kristen McQueary
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-rauner-school-funding-veto-perspec-0811-md-20170810-story.html
— That Google memo about women in tech wasn’t wrong – Megan McArdle  (DIERSEN: Is McArdle a Democrat? What if McArdle had gotten a job with the federal government? The federal government’s top priority is to hire, to retain, and to promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who are female, minority, and/or younger.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-google-memo-women-tech-20170811-story.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE HEADLINE: Blame rich Whites for ‘Asian fail’ at top colleges – Daniel Golden  (DIERSEN: None of my high school classmates were Asian. I just barely made into the upper 20% of my graduating class.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would hint/imply/argue/shout that if any of my high school classmates had been Asian, I never would have made it into the upper 20% of my graduating class.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-asian-fail-affirmative-action-colleges-perspec-0811-md-20170811-story.html
— Teens set out to create ‘Meaningful Summers’ with nonprofit – Sarah Freishtat  (DIERSEN: Would your critics/opponents have taken the summer jobs that I did when you were in high school and in college?  Few if any of my critics/opponents would have stooped to take the jobs that I did. I did yard work and delivered newspapers during the summers of 1962, 1963, and 1964; I washed dishes during the summer of 1965; I cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline during the summer of 1966; and I delivered mail during the summers of 1967, 1968, and 1969.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-teen-summer-giving-back-st-0806-20170804-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Special census in 2018 could put $1.6M in Naperville coffers – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-special-census-st-0811-20170810-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Everyone knows that attacks against Muslims in America are used to harm Trump and to harm Trump’s supporters. So therefore, those who attack Muslims in America must be anti-Trumps.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20170811/281775629258324
— Dogs, cats also carry carbon footprints, study says  Environmental impact of feeding meat to pets is huge – Amina Khan
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20170811/281805694029396
— Chicago Public Schools budget will plan on more than $200 million in city help – Juan Perez Jr. and Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-public-schools-city-funding-met-0812-20170811-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chevrolet’s Impala SS sedan has been a hidden gem – Jeff Taylor  (DIERSEN: I owned a 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS 1989-2005.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/autos/chevrolets-ss-sedan-has-been-a-hidden-gem/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville pitching special census to increase population, tax share – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170811/naperville-pitching-special-census-to-increase-population-tax-share
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PHOTO OF SHEFALI TRIVEDI: “Do GOOD DuPage” campaign encourages DuPage residents to volunteer – Robert Sanchez  (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois a) glorify and praise themselves as being big time volunteers and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn me for not doing volunteer work. In my defense, I volunteer 10+ hours each and every day of what is left of my life putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out free of charge and without any advertising. However, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize, denigrate, and condemn those emails as being worthless if not destructive.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170811/do-good-campaign-encourages-dupage-residents-to-volunteer

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— A billion-dollar payout for Chicago teachers pension fund? – LYNNE MAREK
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170810/NEWS01/170819988
— Dems renew push to probe Trump Tower lender Deutsche Bank – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170811/NEWS02/170819959/democrats-renew-push-to-probe-deutsche-banks-trump-ties

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Protesters oppose proposed cuts to Medicaid – Paul Swiech
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/protesters-oppose-proposed-cuts-to-medicaid/article_a30c2171-8267-560b-bed4-d675e5667554.html
— Blame Madigan for state’s tax hike – Daniel G. Deneen, Bloomington
http://www.pantagraph.com/opinion/letters/blame-madigan-for-state-s-tax-hike/article_b5e81723-ec2d-52a4-a9c4-6bebd8ef25ec.html

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Illinois pension cost shift could bring ‘financial ruin’ to local school districts – Chris Kaergard and Pam Adams  (DIERSEN: What has brought you “financial ruin?”  So far, my loss of $1,430,856 of income in today’s dollars since 1997 has not caused my wife and I “financial ruin.”  My GAO salary was $10,250/month in today’s dollars and my Civil Service Retirement System pension is $4,238/month.  $10,250 X 238 months is $2,439,500 and $4,238 X 238 months is $1,008,644.  $2,439,500 minus $1,008,644 is $1,430,856.)
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170810/illinois-pension-cost-shift-could-bring-financial-ruin-to-local-school-districts

 

PONTIAC DAILY LEADER
— Kinzinger feels failed health plan misunderstood – Paul Westermeyer
http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/news/20170810/kinzinger-feels-failed-health-plan-misunderstood

 

SUBURBAM LIFE
— Zito announces election bid for Illinois’ 49th District seat
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/08/11/zito-announces-election-bid-for-illinois-49th-district-seat/ahih4pa/

 

KENDALL COUNTY NOW
— Judge rejects Hastert attorneys’ camera ban request – TONY SCOTT
http://www.kendallcountynow.com/2017/08/11/judge-rejects-hastert-attorneys-camera-ban-request/a5utsf4/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Your questions about North Korea answered  CNN hosts a live chat with reporters – ALEXANDRA FIELD (DIERSEN: QUESTIONS: What actions should America take against North Korea if North Korea a) illegally sends many millions of its citizens illegally into America illegally (LIKE MEXICO DOES), b) illegally keeps many millions of its citizens illegally in America illegally (LIKE MEXICO DOES), or c) illegally sends many mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally (LIKE MEXICO DOES)?)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/your-questions-about-north-korea-answered/786681180
— Poll: Nearly seven in 10 judge Congress a failure so far  Both sides of aisle earn public’s ire – RYAN STRUYK
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/poll-nearly-seven-in-10-judge-congress-a-failure-so-far/786679431

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— 2020 Could Have School Districts Seeing Red – DUSTY RHODES
http://nprillinois.org/post/2020-could-have-school-districts-seeing-red#stream/0

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— State representatives and superintendents speak out against Governor’s veto
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/state-representatives-and-superintendents-speak-out-against-governors-veto
— Parents and lawmakers demand action on education funding reform – Rachel Droze
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/no-compromise-on-school-funding-has-parents-concerned

 

ILLINOIS TIMES
— Fear and loathing in health care – Stephen Soltys M.D.
http://illinoistimes.com/article-18989-fear-and-loathing-in-health-care.html

 

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— What Happened to Illinois’s Medical Cannabis Advisory Board?  Former members and one legislator say the group was quietly disbanded in a deal with Governor Bruce Rauner to keep the medical marijuana program alive. – LEE V. GAINES  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/August-2017/What-Happened-to-Illinoiss-Medical-Cannabis-Advisory-Board/

 

ILLINOIS FARMER TODAY
— Ciaro: Struggling town epitomizes rural poverty in Illinois – Nat Williams
http://www.illinoisfarmertoday.com/news/regional/struggling-town-epitomizes-rural-poverty-in-illinois/article_3ff5263c-7dde-11e7-9df5-9f3f4b834f6e.html

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— HUD chief Carson calls out Illinois for not promoting economic growth – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/economy/hud-chief-carson-calls-out-illinois-for-not-promoting-economic/article_61c85fdc-7c6b-11e7-bd0e-d7f6a238622f.html

 

ILLINOIS HOME PAGE
— Explosive county board meeting over reassessment situation – Aaron Eades
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/explosive-county-board-meeting-over-reassessment-situation/786615993

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— To “Trans” Cultists, What IS Maleness or Femaleness? – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/trans-cultists-maleness-femaleness/
— Female Military Service Members Told to Accept Naked Men in their Showers – Joshua Denton
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/female-military-service-members-told-accept-naked-men-showers/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— When it comes to hiring women to top posts within Pritzker’s businesses, however, the billionaire is, well, lacking.
https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/11/oppo-dumps/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Anti-Trump Nutjob Arrested For Murder Of GOP Committeeman Neighbor – RYAN SAAVEDRA  (DIERSEN: What does your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain have to say about this?  From what I see, the more of the following that your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain is, the more danger that he/she is in: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and ancestors have been in America for a long time. Further, the fewer votes that Trump got and the more votes that Clinton got in his/her precinct, the more danger your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain is in.  Trump got only 137 votes in my precinct and Clinton got 211.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/10/anti-trump-nutjob-arrested-for-murder-of-gop-committeeman-neighbor/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A man described by neighbors as “quarrelsome” and who placed large anti-Trump signs in his yard is in police custody for the murder of his next-door neighbor – a GOP committeeman. Police in West Goshen Township, PA, charged Clayton Carter, 51, in the shooting death of his next-door neighbor, G. Brooks Jennings in the early morning hours on Tuesday, according to ABC Philadelphia. The conflict began on Monday evening when police officers responded to a dispute between Carter and Jennings that involved cursing and video recording in one of their backyards. Police de-escalated the conflict around 8 p.m. and left. Shortly after midnight, police say another conflict erupted between the two neighbors as Carter claims that Jennings shined a light into his eyes. Carter purportedly told police that he then drove his car onto his lawn and shined the car’s high beams towards Jennings. Investigators say it was at this point when Carter went into his home and grabbed a .380 semi-automatic pistol and confronted Jennings. Carter allegedly shot Jennings in the head, knocking him to the ground, and then stood over his body and shot him in the head again. Police say the victim Carter shot Jennings on Jennings property. One neighbor described Jennings, a GOP committeeman, as “the nicest, best guy I’ve ever met in my whole life.” Those same neighbors described Carter, who apparently had a history of conflict with multiple neighbors — including pulling a gun on Jennings in the past — as someone they avoided because of his volatile behavior. “We steered clear of him. We were frightened of him [Carter] because he’s so unpredictable,” another neighbor said speaking about Carter. Neighbors described his front yard as being crowded with cars and anti-Trump signs that he made himself. Many of the conflicts between Carter and his neighbors were apparently not political, but personal. Police charged Carter with multiple crimes including first-degree murder which makes him ineligible for bail in the state of Pennsylvania.)

— Rep. Ruben Gallego: Trump Is An ‘Absolute Racist’ – Amber Athey  (DIERSEN: Are you a Trump supporter? If so, who so far has called you a racist? Have you considered suing them?)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/11/rep-ruben-gallego-trump-is-an-absolute-racist/

 

GOPUSA
— Should elected officials be required to accept all responses on social media?  (DIERSEN: Should activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Illinois who claim to be Republican be required to include diersen@aol.com on their press release lists and their press advisory lists?  Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs fail/refuse to keep diersen@aol.com on their press release lists and their press advisory lists.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28487
— Fatherless families have a tremendous cost
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28504
— Mosques taking over churches in France (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will France side with the Muslims and turn on America?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28509

 

LIFE NEWS
— Abortion Activists Want More Men to Speak Up for Killing Unborn Babies – MICAIAH BILGER
http://www.lifenews.com/2017/08/10/abortion-activists-want-more-men-to-speak-up-for-killing-unborn-babies/

 

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Praying With the Right Motives – Tim Hetzner  (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes pray for? Mine pray for God to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIIS emails and to stop me from serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman. Previously, they prayed for God to end my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, my service as the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership, my GAO employment, etc. In response to the aforesaid, what should I pray for?)
http://devotions.lccharities.org/2017/08/11/praying-right-motives/

 

NEWSMAX
— Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Takes Trump Feud National – Theodore Bunker  (DIERSENL Who works harder against Trump, Rahm Emanuel or Kim Jong-un?)
http://www.newsmax.com/US/rahm-emanuel-trump-feud-national/2017/08/11/id/807103/
— Newsmax’s 100 Most Influential Republican Women
http://www.newsmax.com/BestLists/influential-republican-women-list/2017/08/09/id/806691/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 99. Evelyn Sanguinetti — A lawyer and daughter of Cuban and Ecuadorean immigrants, Sanguinetti is the first Hispanic to be elected lieutenant governor of Illinois, and the first female Hispanic lieutenant governor in the country.)

 

PJ MEDIA
— Austin Theater Admits It Broke the Law with ‘Women Only’ Screenings of ‘Wonder Woman’ – TOM KNIGHTON  (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will theaters bar members of the following groups: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2017/08/09/austin-theater-admits-it-broke-the-law-with-women-only-screenings-of-wonder-woman/

 

THE HILL
— Rahm goes national with Trump feud – MIKE LILLIS
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/346101-rahm-goes-national-with-trump-feud

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Why Medicaid matters to anyone with aging relatives – Sharona Hoffman  (DIERSEN: My 86-year-old aunt is burning up her life savings at the rate of $230 a day in an assisted living facility.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-medicaid-matters-to-anyone-with-aging-relatives_us_598d936ae4b0ed1f464c09ee

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Jeffrey Lord, Trump Defender on CNN, Is Fired for Using Nazi Slogan – MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM  (DIERSEN: If you are pegged as being a Trump defender as I am, which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you the most for that?  Should I write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me the most?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/10/business/media/jeffrey-lord-fired-trump-cnn-nazis.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Mr. Lord had recently accused Angelo Carusone, president of the liberal watchdog site Media Matters, of emulating fascists by calling for sponsors to boycott Sean Hannity’s Fox News show. When Mr. Carusone responded on Thursday on Twitter, Mr. Lord posted the words “Sieg Heil!”, a response that he said was meant to mock Mr. Carusone’s behavior.)
— Sundar Pichai Should Resign as Google’s C.E.O. – David Brooks (DIERSEN: Democrats want all employers to resign who do not use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion a) to hire, retain, and promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who are minority, female, and/or younger and b) to not hire and to get rid of employees who are Republican, and especially those who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/11/opinion/sundar-pichai-google-memo-diversity.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote voter fraud.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/11/opinion/voter-suppression-trump-commission-ohio.html
— In a Move Away From Tradition, Cremations Increase – JAMES BARRON  (DIERSEN: What about cremation?  When I die, I want to be cremated for the following reasons: a) my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents; b) my branch on my family tree is extremely small and it is dying; and c) my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been very successful in making people in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage, and in Illinois HATE ME. I should write a book about those who have been the most successful in making people HATE ME.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/10/nyregion/cremations-increase-in-a-move-away-from-tradition.html
— This Is Why a Trump Chicken Was Near the White House – YONETTE JOSEPH  (DIERSEN: Taran Singh Brar wants Trump to act more forcefully.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/10/us/politics/trump-giant-inflatable-chicken.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump, Russia and the opposition research firm run by ex-journalists
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/trump-russia-and-the-opposition-research-firm-run-by-ex-journalists/2017/08/10/93ee1232-7e13-11e7-b2b1-aeba62854dfa_video.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump’s IRS Swamp  Obama-era lawyers are still obstructing lawsuits to hold the agency accountable. – Kimberley A. Strassel  (DIERSEN: On what do you base your knowledge of IRS? I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173. I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years while I was at the GS-13 Step 1-3 levels, currently $94,61-$100,917. What do you say to those who have wasted my knowledge of IRS?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-irs-swamp-1502405528
— Why a Universal Basic Income Would Be a Calamity  How long before the elites decide the unemployed underclass shouldn’t have the right to vote? – Dan Nidess  (DIERSEN: Are/were you a member of the “unemployed underclass?” I have been a member of the “unemployed underclass” since 1997 when I was 49 years old. Of course, since then, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have used that against me big time. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because I have been a member of the “unemployed underclass” since 1997 when I was 49 years old, I must be a racist, a sexist, a bigot, and even worse things. Should I write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-a-universal-basic-income-would-be-a-calamity-1502403580
— On Radical Islam, Trump Has Lost His Focus  There’s no ‘extreme vetting,’ no outreach to moderates, and too much coziness with Riyadh. – Ayaan Hirsi Ali
https://www.wsj.com/articles/on-radical-islam-trump-has-lost-his-focus-1502403549

 

USA TODAY
— Google manifesto spotlights enduring sexism issues – Laura Petrecca  (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always painted me as being a sexist. They stress that unlike them, I support the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2017/08/10/google-manifesto-spotlights-hot-button-issue-gender-diversity/513244001/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE AND GRAPHIC: It’s not just you — there really are fewer homes for sale with inventory at a 20-year low – Roger Yu and Paul Davidson  (DIERSEN: Who wants you to move?  Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are members of the following groups want me to move: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and those that a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/08/10/sale-home-inventory-20-year-low-baby-boomers-stay-put/555127001/

 

WJLA
— Leaks within the federal government harm national security, need to be stopped – Boris Epshteyn  (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Illinois a) who leak to Rich Miller and to the rest of the Democrat news media in Illinois, but b) refuse to include diersen@aol.com on their press release and press advisory lists?)
http://wjla.com/news/bottom-line/opinion-leaks-within-the-federal-government-harm-national-security-need-to-be-stopped

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Chicago is doomed to become a ‘municipal black hole’ – Rodney Johnson
http://www.businessinsider.com/chicago-doomed-to-become-municipal-black-hole-2017-8

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— How Much Patriotism do Military Bands Inspire? GAO Wants Better Measures – Ross Gianfortune (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries discourage American patriotism? ANSWER: Those that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2017/08/gao-military-bands-learn-how-measure-your-performances/140162/

 

STARS AND STRIPES
— GAO: Did $1.5 billion in military music boost morale? – WYATT OLSON
https://www.stripes.com/news/gao-did-1-5-billion-in-military-music-boost-morale-1.482382

August 10 Morning Edition

ABC7
— OUTSTANDING: Spike in Chicago immigration arrests, deportations – Chuck Goudie and Christine Tressel
http://abc7chicago.com/spike-in-chicago-immigration-arrests-deportations/2290817/#new_tab
— North Korea details plan to fire missile salvo toward Guam (DIERSEN: Will those who oppose declaring war against North Korea stress that unlike Mexico, North Korea a) has not illegally sent many millions of its citizens illegally into America illegally, b) has not illegally kept many millions of its citizens in America illegally, or c) has not illegally sent many mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally? Constructively, Mexico has declared war on America.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/north-korea-details-plan-to-fire-missile-salvo-toward-guam/2292468/

 

NBC5
— Illinois Misses School Aid Payment Deadline for the First Time Ever: Comptroller
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-misses-school-aid-payment-first-time-ever-439663673.html

 

CBS2
— Emanuel On Rauner: He’s One To Talk About ‘Mismanagement’ – Bob Roberts
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/08/09/emanuels-latest-jab-at-rauner/
— Staredown Continues Over Illinois School Funding – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/08/09/school-funding-impasse/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker picks first-term state Rep. Stratton as running mate – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-running-mate-met-20170809-story.html
— Abortion rights group starts advocacy campaign aimed at men – Rick Pearson  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, countries, etc. that promote abortion have always worked very hard against me because I do not promote abortion.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-abortion-rights-campaign-met-0810-20170809-story.html
— Foxconn deal makes the American economy less great – Matthew Mitchell and Tammy Winter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-foxconn-wisconsin-tax-subsidies-20170809-story.html
— Trump’s immigration vision isn’t the Reagan way – Marc A. Thiessen  (DIERSEN: SEE: “Reagan Would Not Repeat Amnesty Mistake” by Edwin Meese at  http://humanevents.com/2006/12/13/reagan-would-not-repeat-amnesty-mistake/)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-immigration-reagan-20170810-story.html
— Silicon Valley’s vision of universal basic income is wrong – Leonid Bershidsky
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-universal-basic-income-robots-20170810-story.html
— Facebook and Twitter should stop allowing fake users  Social networks should be obliged to ban anonymous accounts. – Leonid Bershidsky
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-twitter-facebook-fake-accounts-20170809-story.html
— Will Jeff Sessions come after legalized marijuana, a drug ‘only slightly less awful’ than heroin? – Rick Anderson  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-sessions-legal-marijuana-20170810-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker poised to get Cook County Dems’ endorsement for gov – Michael Sneed  (DIERSEN: Which candidates want your endorsement?  Not that my endorsement means anything, but since 2000, my Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO critics/opponents have made it very clear that they will have their nasty operatives and their nasty dupes viciously destroy any candidate that I might endorse. My critics/opponents a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/sneed-pritzker-poised-to-get-cook-county-dems-endorsement-for-gov/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says “Pritzker gets boost from Stratton pick for running mate.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-pritzker-gets-boost-from-stratton-pick-for-running-mate/
— Owners accept players’ violence, not Kaepernick’s activism – Rick Morrissey
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/morrissey-owners-accept-players-violence-not-kaepernicks-activism/amp/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Suburbs to lose out on hundreds of thousands in sales tax – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170810/lester-suburbs-to-lose-out-on-hundreds-of-thousands-in-sales-tax
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Tom Cullerton says that he “works to eliminate red tape for Illinois’ businesses.”
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170809/tom-cullerton-works-to-eliminate-red-tape-for-illinois-businesses
— New stormwater systems in Elgin would have to be paid by residents – Elena Ferrarin  (DIERSEN: Since 1984, outrageously, because Wheaton approved a woefully inadequate storm water drainage plan for my Cove Court subdivision, I have had to spend many thousands of dollars and many hundreds of hours making lot drainage improvements and repairs.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170810/new-stormwater-systems-in-elgin-would-have-to-be-paid-by-residents
— Important guidelines for teaching about religion will have a suburban touch – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170809/editorial-important-guidelines-for-teaching-about-religion-will-have-a-suburban-touch

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Four things Chicago must do to rise from the bottom of the pack – MARIN GJAJA AND JUSTIN MANLY  (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run Chicago focus on driving out of Chicago individuals, organizations, and companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170810/OPINION/170819999
— This tax reform idea could cost you–a lot – DENNIS RODKIN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20170810/CRED0701/170819998
(FROM THE ARTICLE: With federal tax reform on Congress’s agenda after its August recess, two ideas that have been circulating have the potential to hit Chicago-area homeowners, one of them much harder than the other. Two federal tax deductions—one for mortgage interest and the other for state and local taxes—are in the crosshairs of reformers. The mortgage interest deduction would likely be revised, not eliminated, because it’s a hallowed perk of homeownership, most reports say. But the loss of the state and local tax deduction would cut deeper in the Chicago region anyway, analysts in the real estate, mortgage and tax realms told Crain’s this week. Eliminating the state and local tax deduction could transfer almost $2.9 billion a year out of household wealth and into federal coffers, according to Brian Bernardoni, senior director of government affairs and public policy for the Chicago Association of Realtors. That is, unless that larger tax reform package includes adjustments to the general tax rate that offset this amount.)

 

WTTW
— Trump and GOP Take on Tax Policy After Health Care Flop – Evan Garcia
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/08/09/trump-and-gop-take-tax-policy-after-health-care-flop#new_tab

 

DNA INFO
— ‘Weed World’ Van With $98,000 Worth Of Pot Seized In River North – David Matthews and Erica Demarest  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170809/river-north/weed-world-van-with-98000-worth-of-pot-busted-river-north-report

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner names Sam Pfister to federal affairs job in D.C. – Bernard Schoenburg  (DIERSEN: What do you base your knowledge of the federal government on?  I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years. While I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently, $94,610-$122,991, I worked on audits of federal financial industry regulators for almost 9 years, audits of many other federal agencies for almost 6 years, and audits of IRS for 3 years. I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently, $79,563-$90,173.  The aforesaid experience helped me become a Certified Government Financial Manager.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170809/bernard-schoenburg-rauner-names-sam-pfister-to-federal-affairs-job-in-dc

 

TIMES
— Jason Haskell wants to face Kinzinger – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/republican-wants-to-face-kinzinger/article_9341ad05-8427-567c-840e-458be534724a.html

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— The Rural Exodus – NORMAN WALZER AND BRIAN HARGER
http://nprillinois.org/post/illinois-issues-rural-exodus#stream/0

 

WQAD
— Deadline looms for Illinois schools to receive state education funding – JESYKA DERETA  (DIERSEN: What deadlines loomed for you?  Because I was a non-veteran White male federal employee, I had to make GS-13 (currently $94,610) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $111,801) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $161,900) by age 40 or my career would be wasted and I would be gotten rid of.)
http://wqad.com/2017/08/10/deadline-looms-for-illinois-schools-to-receive-state-education-funding/

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— How Wheaton saved its historic House of Seven Gables
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/08/09/how-wheaton-saved-its-historic-house-of-seven-gables/dyvgoz4/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Critics of SB1 veto blast Rauner’s changes without numbers to back up claims – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/critics-of-sb-veto-blast-rauner-s-changes-without-numbers/article_2e0c812e-7d50-11e7-8392-ffc559a4796a.html

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— MADIGAN CALLS SESSION ON GOVERNOR’S DAY  The House speaker’s spokesman claims the session is not a political move. – Joe Kaiser
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/madigan-calls-session-on-governors-day/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Pregnancy Centers Win Second Injunction against Illinois Abortion Referral Mandate – John Biver
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/pregnancy-centers-win-second-injunction-illinois-abortion-referral-mandate/

 

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— KORECKI: TWITTER FIGHT ALERT — Rauner’s new Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, Michael Lucci, got into a bit of a Twitter tiff on Wednesday with Capitol Fax’s Rich Miller. The war? Seemed to start when Miller corrected Lucci, who was in an exchange over the school funding bill. It then morphed into whether Miller deleted Lucci’s written remarks in the comments section on Miller’s popular Capitol Fax blog. Rich Miller: “I never admitted that or anything close to that. Please, seek help.” Michael Lucci: “Do you want me to start posting comments you deleted? Like when I caught you supporting a policy that was born of racism?” Miller responds: “Are they in the same box as your first tooth?”  (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINO activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who pander to Rich Miller, but who fail/refuse to keep diersen@aol.com on their press release lists and press advisory lists?)
http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/illinois-playbook/2017/08/10/politico-illinois-playbook-pritzker-taps-stratton-as-running-mate-rauner-staffers-tweet-war-madigans-governors-day-surprise-221792

 

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP: “Juliana Stratton Owes Her Political Career to Mike Madigan”  (DIERSEN: Who do you owe your career to?  My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My GAO Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me in 1986.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/10/ilgop-juliana-stratton-owes-her-political-career-to-mike-madigan/
— Crete-Monee superintendent predicts Rauner AV will mean cuts for his district  (DIERSEN: My outstanding parents saved Crete-Monee School District 201-U (http://www.cm201u.org/) lots of money during the 1950s and 1960s by sending my brother and me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/10/crete-monee-superintendent-predicts-rauner-av-will-mean-cuts-for-his-district/
— Rauner: “I’ll never claim to be a perfect person”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/10/rauner-i%e2%80%99ll-never-claim-to-be-a-perfect-person/

 

FOX NEWS
— Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomes criminal aliens – Hans von Spakovsky and Benjamin Janacek, Heritage Foundation
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/08/09/chicago-mayor-rahm-emanuel-welcomes-criminal-aliens.html

 

GOPUSA
— Chicago’s lawsuit against sanctuary city crackdown is absurd
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28391
— Media language police hate it but Trump’s ‘fury and fire’ sure beats Obama’s butt-kissing
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28465
— Concealed carry now allowed on campus, so this teacher showed up in armor (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they hate those who support the Second Amendment.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28453
— Low-energy Jeb: Donald Trump’s first 200 days have been ‘exhausting’ (DIERSEN: What would your critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shot shows that you have “low energy?”  My critics/opponents would stress a) that I did not earn a job-related bachelor’s degree until I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees until I was 27, 31, and 48, b) that I did not earn job-related professional certifications until I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) that I did not earn a job-related professional license until I was 32.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28434
— The feds are spending millions to encourage low-income Californians to shop at farmers markets
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28457

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— GOP governor welcomes ‘Barack Obama Day’ – Chad Groening  (DIERSEN: My RINO critics/opponents, their RINO operatives, and their RINO dupes are far closer to Obama than they are to Trump.)
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2017/08/09/gop-governor-welcomes-barack-obama-day
(FROM THE ARTICLE: An Illinois-based pro-family activist says he’s appalled that the state’s Republican governor signed legislation designating “Barack Obama Day.”  Gov. Bruce Rauner made it official, signing Senate Bill 55 which means beginning in 2018 Illinois will recognize August 4 as “Barack Obama Day.” Rauner says it won’t be a formal state holiday with paid time off but it will be a day of acknowledgment and celebration. Peter LaBarbera of Americans for Truth says Rauner is the perfect example of a “Rhino Republican.” “A Republican governor heaping praise on the most immoral promoting president in American history, Barack Obama,” LaBarbera complains, “who ushered in homosexual so-called marriage, who mocked the authority of the Bible, who promoted abortion, who loves Planned Parenthood. With Republicans like that, who needs Democrats?” The argument from liberals that there is a similar holiday honoring President Ronald Reagan is a ridiculous comparison, he also insists. “To compare the two is an insult to Ronald Reagan,” LaBarbera insists. “Ronald Reagan was one of the greatest presidents we ever had.” Reagan led the West in a fight to crush Communism, LaBarbera recalls, while Obama “sucked up” to Cuba’s dictators. It’s insulting, he says, to put Obama in the same category.)

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— THE SHAMEFUL BLACKOUT OF THOMAS, SOWELL AND WILLIAMS – Larry Elder  (DIERSEN: Me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are blacked out by individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/uncategorized/the-shameful-blackout-of-thomas-sowell-and-williams/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Congressional staffers lament need for resources and raises, but not transparency and accountability – Stephen Dinan
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/9/congress-staffers-report-dire-risk-from-slim-budge/

 

THE BLAZE
— Freedom Foundation sues Seattle over tax targeting the ‘rich’ – Beth Baumann (DIERSEN: What the Democrats who run Seattle really want to tax are those individuals, organizations, and companies that are Republican.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/09/freedom-foundation-sues-seattle-over-tax-targeting-the-rich/
— If protecting my child’s innocence means I’m keeping him in a ‘Christian bubble,’ so be it – Matt Walsh  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who promote a) LGBTQ activity, b) abortion, c) booze, gambling, pot and other vices, and/or d) other terrible things would say that I grew up in a “Missouri Synod Lutheran bubble” in Crete.)
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/if-protecting-my-childs-innocence-means-im-keeping-him-in-a-christian-bubble-so-be-it/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Here’s A List Of The 5 Biggest NY Times Screw Ups This Year – Jack Crowe (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would paint as being screw ups a) my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like and b) my including comments in those emails that they do not like.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/09/heres-a-list-of-the-5-biggest-ny-times-screw-ups-this-year/

 

HOT AIR
— Current Google Employee: ‘Google Is Run Like A Religious Cult’ – JOHN SEXTON
http://hotair.com/archives/2017/08/09/current-google-employee-google-run-like-religious-cult/

 

TOWNHALL
— Poll: Sweeping Support for Major Elements of Trump’s New Immigration Proposal – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2017/08/10/poll-trumps-new-immigration-proposal-is-pretty-popular-n2366646

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Google Receives 95 Theses of Diversity and Inclusion – MICHAEL BRENDAN DOUGHERTY
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/450237/google-anti-diversity-memo-threatens-political-correctness-religion

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Google is more afraid of liberal outrage than federal law – Philip Wegmann  (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government were more afraid of Democrat politicians than federal law.)
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/google-is-more-afraid-of-liberal-outrage-than-federal-law/article/2630905

 

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s war on leaks is really a war on whistleblowers.”
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/09/opinions/whistleblowers-opinion-litman-knobler/index.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— When Government Defames  No judicial remedy exists if a federal official slanders you – AZIZ HUQ  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who have slandered me. They feel free to do that because I have always had a policy of forgiving those who trespass me.  But I am reconsidering that policy.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/10/opinion/government-defamation-white-house-slander.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Imagine that a senior government official takes to Twitter, makes a call to a national news outlet or goes on national television to disparage you. Imagine that he tells lies about you to a national audience, lies harmful to your professional or personal future. What could you do to remedy the situation? You might seek a retraction. Perhaps you would go to colleagues and friends to privately plead your side of the case. Or if you were lucky enough to have a national platform of your own, maybe you would try to correct the defamatory statement in public. But one thing you couldn’t do is sue. No judicial remedy exists when a federal official defames someone. This gap in the law isn’t a result of a conscious decision by Congress or federal judges to protect the government’s ability to defame you. It was created inadvertently. In an age when the political lie is being weaponized to increasing effect, it’s an oversight Congress should redress.)
— The Alt-Right Finds a New Enemy in Silicon Valley – KEVIN ROOSE
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/09/business/alt-right-silicon-valley-google-memo.html
— Eric Bolling, Suspended by Fox News, Sues Over Lewd-Photo Article – EMILY STEEL
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/09/business/eric-bolling-fox-news-lawsuit-lewd-photo-article.html

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Disgraced ex-White House communications boss Anthony Scaramucci blasts reporter for recording phone interview – ELIZABETH ELIZALDE
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/scaramucci-blasts-reporter-recording-phone-interview-article-1.3398437

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trumpian Fury on North Korea – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Will those who oppose declaring war against North Korea stress that unlike Mexico, North Korea a) has not illegally sent many millions of its citizens illegally into America illegally, b) has not illegally kept many millions of its citizens in America illegally, or c) has not illegally sent many mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally? Constructively, Mexico has declared war on America.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumpian-fury-on-north-korea-1502320336
— Intolerant Democrats Devour Their Own  The party’s left wing wants to purge anyone opposed to abortion or single-payer health. – Karl Rove  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past and present Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party leaders who focused/focus on purging those like me who support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), gambling, Second Amendment, and other planks in the Republican Party platform and the Illinois Republican Party platform. I should write a book about past and present MTRCC leaders who focused/focus on purging those like me who support the MTRCC resolution against video gambling.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/intolerant-democrats-devour-their-own-1502320565
— Liberalism’s Summer of ’17  Liberals whine about being governed by Trump. Pity those governed by them. – Daniel Henninger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/liberalisms-summer-of-17-1502320215
— How Trump Won, in Two Dimensions  A study shows the 2016 electorate was more socially than economically conservative. – F.H. Buckley  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs who hint/imply/argue/shout that for Republicans, “the platform is the problem.” They want Republicans to dump the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), gambling, Second Amendment, and other planks in the Republican Party platform and the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-trump-won-in-two-dimensions-1502320256

 

USA TODAY
— Googler fired for diversity memo had legit points on gender – Cathy Young
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/08/08/googler-fired-diversity-memo-had-point-researchers-agree/548518001/
— How German Jews joined the U.S. Army and helped beat the Nazis – George Petras  (DIERSEN: My outstanding grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, my outstanding uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, and my outstanding father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F. It is sad to see that Germany is again turning against America.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2017/07/25/how-german-jews-joined-u-s-army-and-helped-beat-nazis/493634001/
— It’s taking longer than ever to get hired, Glassdoor survey shows – Kellie Ell (DIERSEN: If I had been a veteran, I would have had the veterans preference, and the Post Office, IRS, and GAO would have offered me jobs much sooner than they did. If I had been a veteran, the Post office, IRS, and GAO would not have wasted my career and gotten rid of me because I failed to make GS-13 (currently $94,610) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $111,801) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $161,900) by age 40. If I had been a veteran, I might still be a GAO employee because GAO’s employees who are veterans are a protected class.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/08/09/its-taking-longer-than-ever-get-hired-glassdoor-survey-shows/551001001/
— Americans are saving less as income lags spending – Paul Davidson (DIERSEN: How did you save by the time you were 29? According to the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine, a) for 1977, when I was 29 years old, my income was $26,563, my expenses were $22,041, and I saved $4,522 and b) as of December 31, 1977, my assets were $113,487, my debts were $59,537, and my net worth was $53,950. My income included $22,449 IRS salary and $2,675 rental income. My expenses included $9,479 mortgage payments and condo fees, $4,900 income taxes, $2,198 food and entertainment, $1,568 pension contributions, and $823 tuition and books.  My assets included a $60,000 Outer Drive East (ODE) condo, a $26,000 University Park town home, $7,393 in retirement contributions, $6,333 in savings, and a $6,000 1972 Corvette. My debts included a $38,795 ODE condo mortgage and a $19,380 University Park town home mortgage.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/08/09/americans-saving-less-income-lags-spending/549177001/

 

WISCONSIN GAZETTE
— Retired naval officer calls for gay marriage in GOP platform  A retired Navy captain is asking Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell to support adding marriage equality to the GOP platform. McDonnell chairs the committee that will propose a platform at the national convention in Tampa later this month. Retired Navy Capt. Joan Darrah, in a letter to McDonnell, said the freedom to marry is in keeping with the party’s ideology. (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ activity work very hard against those like me who do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.wisconsingazette.com/news/retired-naval-officer-calls-for-gay-marriage-in-gop-platform/article_d53933a7-81c9-5dd3-ba8a-436a551a7f10.html

 

NEWS NETWORK
— With A DACA Summer Job, A Bumper Crop Of Worry – ESMY JIMENEZ  (DIERSEN: Less competition from illegals and from recent legal immigrants was a major reason why I was able to get jobs doing yard work and delivering newspapers 1962-1964; washing dishes 1964-1966; cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline in 1966; delivering mail 1966-1969; working on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970; selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumping gasoline 1971-1972; collecting delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and auditing federal agencies 1980-1997.)
http://nwnewsnetwork.org/post/daca-summer-job-bumper-crop-worry

 

AUTO WEEK
— Would you drive this biodegradable car made from sugar beets and flax?  (DIERSEN: Many, if not most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would say YES!)
http://autoweek.com/article/green-cars/dutch-students-create-biodegradable-car-sugar-beets-and-flax

 

LOOP NET
— OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE: 100 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton – $1,399,999
http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/20452453/100-W-Roosevelt-Rd-Wheaton-IL/

August 9 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

— Sanctuary cities, Rahm and power politics – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-sanctuary-cities-immigration-kass-met-0809-20170808-column.html
— Why this Google firing alarms conservatives – Erick Erickson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-google-sexist-employee-fired-20170809-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Many in the left-leaning tech press were so outraged Damore would differ from their views they could not even fairly assess his views. He has been treated as a sexist, racist outcast who is anti-diversity. His views were mischaracterized or characterized in the worst possible light to dismiss him and his ideas. By daring to think differently, even by relying on studies and using defined words in the sociological and psychological lexicon, Damore was painted as an anti-diversity bigot. No matter how Damore had phrased his memo, it seems he would have offended someone and been fired. The only way to avoid it would be to keep his mouth shut and embrace the groupthink. Therein lies the problem for Google. Despite what Brown may have said about diversity of ideas at Google, it is clear no one can actually have diverse ideas at Google. Doing so might lead to offense and offense must lead to job termination. It creates a situation where one’s views, no matter how reasonable or how commonly shared they are, can be out of bounds if they differ with prevailing groupthink. Conservatives have every reason to be worried by Google’s actions. Google has become the default search engine for the world. It does not take a rocket scientist to know how easy it would be for Google to change its search algorithms to devalue what its employees believe is wrongthink. With Google in a near monopoly position for web searches, it has the ability to alienate conservative thought, Christian values and others to internet silos and ghettos that most would be unable to find. The most troubling part is that much of the political left would be okay with silencing because they see censorship of ideas they hate as a positive thing for the world. Many of the left seek to win culture wars not on the merits of arguments and ideas, but simply by punishing and silencing any who disagree.)
— Emanuel warns those emailing him for favors about Chicago’s ‘strict lobbyist rules’ – Bill Ruthhart  (DIERSEN: What favors have your critics/opponents asked of elected/appointed government/political party officials in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America?  Of course, my critics/opponents have asked the aforesaid officials to get rid of me, but more specifically, to insult me at public meetings and at public events, to discourage everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, to not include diersen@aol.com on their press release lists and press advisory lists, etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-emails-lobbying-warnings-met-0809-20170808-story.html
— House hearing on Rauner’s school funding plan set for Wednesday – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-schools-hearing-20170809-story.html
— Mike Madigan now the longest-serving state House speaker in U.S. history – Kim Janssen  (DIERSEN: What jobs have you held for a long time?  My understanding is that I held the part-time dishwasher job at the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights longer than anyone else (November 1964 – May 1966) and that I was the only White male to hold that job.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-madigan-record-0809-chicago-inc-20170808-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Naperville D203, Indian Prairie D204 ranked among best in state – Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-niche-best-school-district-rankings-st-0809-20170807-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rahm didn’t go to the mat to make Chicago welcoming city – Mark Brown  (DIERSEN: Anti-Americans want Emanuel to do even more to prove his anti-Americanism.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/brown-rahm-didnt-go-to-the-mat-to-make-chicago-welcoming-city/
— Malia Obama loses iPhone at Lollapalooza – Emily Moon
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/report-malia-obama-loses-iphone-at-lollapalooza/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote Islam.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/shia-kapos-pillars-fund-muslims-riverwalk-lester-lampert/
— FBI raided Manafort home, seized documents
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/report-fbi-raided-manafort-home-seized-documents/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame Republicans for everything that is bad, including bad weather.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-dangerous-climate-change-hits-home/

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: Income tax revenue from suburbs is growing. Do we get our fair share back? – Jake Griffin  (DIERSEN: Does your precinct, your municipality, your township/ward, and your county get its fair share back?  Democrats always want Republicans to pay higher taxes.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170809/income-tax-revenue-from-suburbs-is-growing-do-we-get-our-fair-share-back
— Eric Ferguson — even without Kathy Hart — continues to rule morning radio ratings – Robert Feder  (DIERSEN: WIND AM 560’s Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson are ranked 14th out of 30 radio stations.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20170808/feder-eric-ferguson—even-without-kathy-hart—continues-to-rule-morning-radio-ratings
— With his blistering book, Sen. Flake shows the ‘conscience of a conservative’ – Michael Gerson  (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between conservative principles and libertarian principles.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170809/with-his-blistering-book-sen-flake-shows-the-conscience-of-a-conservative
— Controversial Google memo author is Illinois Math and Science Academy alum – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170808/controversial-google-memo-author-is-imsa-alum

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— A debt affordability study sounds wonky. But Illinois needs one, pronto. – MICHAEL D. BELSKY (DIERSEN: What have you borrowed money for? I borrowed money to buy a new 1972 Chevy Corvette in 1971, a new town home in University Park in 1972, a studio condo in the Outer Drive East building in downtown Chicago in 1974, and a one bedroom condo in that building in 1976. The down payments came from an insurance settlement for my stolen 1969 Dodge Charger SE and money that I had saved working for Firestone Stores and for IRS. My wife and I borrowed to buy 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton in 1978 and to have 915 Cove Court built in Wheaton in 1984. The down payments came from money that my wife had saved working for the FBI and for the U.S. League of Savings Institutions and from money that I had saved working for IRS and for GAO.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170809/OPINION/170809856
— Preckwinkle drops bid for damages in pop tax case – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170808/BLOGS02/170809855

 

NBC5
— Airbnb Removes Accounts Ahead of Far-Right Rally in Va.  The far-right rally, set for Saturday in Charlottesville, Va., is shaping up to be the “the largest hate-gathering of its kind in decades,” according to Southern Poverty Law Center – Shannon Ho  (DIERSEN: From what I see, if you do not demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites as being racists, anti-Trumps will not only punish you, they will get rid of you.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/Airbnb-Bans-Accounts-Far-Right-Rally-439270193.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Airbnb has deleted accounts and canceled bookings of users who appear to be connected to “Unite the Right,” a far-right political rally set for Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia. Neo-Nazi and white supremacist website The Daily Stormer had organized a series of large rally-weekend gatherings through the home-sharing site, Airbnb told NBC News. Concerned Airbnb users flagged the thread, leading the company to investigate potential violations of its user contract, which calls for unbiased hospitality. Airbnb said they decided to remove the far-right lodgers because they were “pursuing behavior on the platform that would be antithetical to the Airbnb Community Commitment.” Jason Kessler, organizer of the “Unite the Right” rally and self-described “pro-white” activist, said Airbnb’s blocking of certain users is “outrageous and should be grounds for a lawsuit.” Clay Hansen, the executive director of the nonpartisan Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression in Charlottesville, said Airbnb’s choice to terminate accounts does not violate the First Amendment. “I would say that while Airbnb’s actions wouldn’t necessarily comport with general free speech principles, they are a private company and are entitled to enact and enforce their terms of service as they see fit,” Hansen told NBC News. The rally, scheduled to take place Saturday in Charlottesville, is shaping up to be the “the largest hate-gathering of its kind in decades,” according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. As of Tuesday, Aug. 8, almost 700 people said they would be attending, and another 1,200 showed interest in the event on its Facebook link. The rally aims to “to affirm the right of Southerners and white people to organize for their interests.” “It’s the racial targeting of white people for their ethnic advocacy,” Kessler wrote in an email to NBC. “Would Airbnb cancel the service of black nationalists or Black Lives Matter activists for their social media activity? Of course not!” White supremacists gathered in Charlottesville in May to protest the removal of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s statue. They chanted “All White Lives Matter” while carrying torches. Klu Klux Klan members also protested there in July for the same cause. The statue has not yet been taken down, but Charlottesville has gained the reputation for hosting white nationalism rallies.)

 

WTTW
— Exodus of Illinois General Assembly Lawmakers – Alexandra Silets
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/08/07/exodus-illinois-general-assembly-lawmakers

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Mendoza again calls on Rauner to OK borrowing to pay down bills – Doug Finke  (DIERSEN: What have you borrowed money for? I borrowed money to buy a new 1972 Chevy Corvette in 1971, a new town home in University Park in 1972, a studio condo in the Outer Drive East building in downtown Chicago in 1974, and a one bedroom condo in that building in 1976. The down payments came from an insurance settlement for my stolen 1969 Dodge Charger SE and money that I had saved working for Firestone Stores and for IRS. My wife and I borrowed to buy 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton in 1978 and to have 915 Cove Court built in Wheaton in 1984. The down payments came from money that my wife had saved working for the FBI and for the U.S. League of Savings Institutions and from money that I had saved working for IRS and for GAO.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170807/mendoza-again-calls-on-rauner-to-ok-borrowing-to-pay-down-bills

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Shimkus: ‘No reason’ not to seek re-election – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-08-08/shimkus-no-reason-not-seek-re-election.html

 

SOUTHERN
— Republican Massac County State’s Attorney to run for state rep in 118th District, seat currently held by Brandon Phelps – MARILYN HALSTEAD
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/republican-massac-county-state-s-attorney-to-run-for-state/article_aeeb78c5-931f-53ae-b8d4-1f99151cf641.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump retweet highlights murky underbelly on Twitter  President promotes possible fake profile – TAL KOPAN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-retweet-highlights-murky-underbelly-on-twitter/785643996
Trump’s childhood home can now be rented on Airbnb  House was sold to undisclosed buyer in March
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/business/trumps-childhood-home-can-now-be-rented-on-airbnb/786016618

 

WSIL TV
— HUD Secretary Ben Carson visits Cairo – Evie Allen
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/36092830/hud-secretary-ben-carson-visits-cairo

 

CHICAGO READER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says “Governor Rauner’s school-funding Hunger Games  The Illinois governor is once again toying with the futures of Chicago Public Schools students.” Are you a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain?  How soon, if not already, will anti-Rauners, anti-Trumps, and/or anti-Republicans protest at your home?
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/illinois-governor-bruce-rauner-school-funding-public-schools-cps-sb1/Content?oid=28847865
(FROM THE ARTICLE:  It was like Groundhog Day for public education recently, as about 40 or so Chicago parents, students, and activists did pretty much the exact same thing they did at about this time a year ago: headed north to Illinois governor Bruce Rauner’s house to protest his school funding policies. That’s Rauner’s residence in Winnetka, as opposed to his ranch in Montana, or his condo overlooking Millennium Park, or any of the other homes he owns throughout the country. Obviously last year’s protests fell on deaf ears, because this year’s school funding inequities may even be worse last year’s.)

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Berkowitz w/State Rep. Skillicorn on the Gov. Rauner regime change and revolution
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2017/08/berkowitz-wstate-rep-skillicorn-on-the-gov-rauner-regime-change-and-revolution-cableweb/

 

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— Please join us at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, August 16, 2017! (DIERSEN: How often will Trump be mentioned by speakers at this event? What percent of attendees at this event will be Trump supporters?  How welcome will Trump supports be at this event? Far too many “Republican” activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Illinois paint themselves as being anti-Trump. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their party’s platform.  Trump has pledged to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.)
https://illinois.gop/ilgop-events-illinois-state-fair/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives, Connelly, Wehrli offer insight into school funding status – Caitlin Nordahl
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511175005-ives-connelly-wehrli-offer-insight-into-school-funding-status

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— McCaleb: Madigan, Democrats spread false narrative about Rauner’s willingness to compromise – Dan McCaleb
https://www.ilnews.org/opinion/mccaleb-madigan-democrats-spread-false-narrative-about-rauner-s-willingness/article_941b8b06-7b8c-11e7-872a-b7abe35a19c1.html
— GOP asks AG if Dem tactics render school funding bill unconstitutional – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/gop-asks-ag-if-dem-tactics-render-school-funding-bill/article_ee3f8626-7ba2-11e7-aa3e-735e16b1aa9d.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Senate Dems finally confirm Sunday session
https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/09/senate-dems-finally-confirm-sunday-session/

 

GOPUSA
— UNACCEPTABLE, IT HAS TO STOP: L.A. County hands $1.3B — Billion! — to illegals for welfare
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28369
— Mitch McConnell laments Trump’s ‘excessive expectations’ for GOP Congress  (DIERSEN: One should expect that your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will have “excessive expectations” for you. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always had “excessive expectations” for me.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28405
— Healthcare in Canada: It’s not free, and it doesn’t work
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28397

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— GETTING CLEAR ABOUT DIVERSITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION – Star Parker (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/getting-clear-about-diversity-and-affirmative-action/
— IS COLLEGE EDUCATION WORTH IT? – Walter E. Williams  (DIERSEN: While I was in high school, many, if not most, if not virtually everyone viewed me as NOT being “college material.” Neither of my parents had attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. I spent my junior and senior years and the summer in between washing dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights.)
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/uncategorized/is-college-education-worth-it/

 

TOWNHALL
— Purge: Amid Leftist Fury, Google Fires Engineer Who Wrote Memo Criticizing Politically-Correct Groupthink – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2017/08/08/google-diversity-freakout-n2365644

 

TWITCHY
— Kirsten Powers and others who’ve read the Google ‘anti-diversity’ memo slam hysterical media coverage
http://twitchy.com/brettt-3136/2017/08/08/kirsten-powers-and-others-whove-read-the-google-anti-diversity-memo-slam-hysterical-media-coverage/

 

NEWSMAX
— Study: Marijuana Use Holds Three-fold Blood Pressure Death Risk – Reuters
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/marijuana-death-blood-pressure-study/2017/08/09/id/806621/
— DHS: Illegal Immigration Up 15% in July, Despite Trump Claims – Todd Beamon
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/illegal-immigration-border-dhs-increase/2017/08/08/id/806576/

 

FEDERALIST
— Here Are All The Media Outlets Blatantly Lying About The Google Memo – Bre Payton
http://thefederalist.com/2017/08/08/media-outlets-blatantly-lying-google-memo/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Airbnb Cancels Bookings For Anyone Attending ‘Unite The Right’ Rally – PHILLIP STUCKY
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/08/airbnb-cancels-bookings-for-anyone-attending-unite-the-right-rally/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Liberalism shames masculinity – Suzanne Fields  (DIERSEN: Those who shame masculinity shame masculine cars including Chevy Corvettes, Chevy Impala SSs, Dodge Chargers, Ford Mustangs, Ford Thunderbirds, Oldsmobile 442s, and Pontiac Tempest Sprints. During my entire life, overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been anti-car. I own a 1972 Chevy Corvette, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS, 2005 Chevy Corvette, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max, and 2016 Ford Mustang. I have owned a 1958 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy Impala SS, 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, 1968 Oldsmobile 442, 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, 1969 Dodge Charger SE, 1974 Dodge Dart, 1978 Chevy Chevette, 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale, 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, and 1997 Chevy Cavalier.)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/26/liberalism-shames-masculinity/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Ronna Romney McDaniel: Republicans who lost races in 2016 a ‘cautionary tale’ for those critical of Trump – Melissa Quinn
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ronna-romney-mcdaniel-republicans-who-lost-races-in-2016-a-cautionary-tale-for-those-critical-of-trump/article/2630952

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— OUTSTANDING: Rise of the Young Traditionalists  Traditionally conservative college students reject the vocal liberalism and libertarianism of their peers. – JEFF CIMMINO
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/450146/traditional-conservative-college-students-anti-libertarian-liberal

 

THE HILL
— Trump’s rhetoric and bluster could lose US an ally in Mexico – RAOUL LOWERY CONTRERAS  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps side with Mexico against America. Constructively, Mexico has declared war on America by its illegally sending many millions of its citizens illegally into America, by its illegally keeping many millions of it citizens in America illegally, and by its illegally sending many mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/foreign-policy/345683-trumps-rhetoric-and-bluster-could-lose-us-an-ally-in-mexico
— Trump, media escalate feud – JONATHAN EASLEY  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in Illinois who pander to Rich Miller and to the rest of the Democrat news media in Illinois. The aforesaid Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs refuse to keep diersen@aol.com on their press release lists and their press advisory lists and do everything that they can to stop me from learning about their events and other activities, promoting their events and other activities, attending their events, and reporting on their events and other activities. Ever-increasingly, they shout that they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/345799-trump-reporters-escalate-war-between-administration-and-media

 

POLITICO
— Congratulations to Jamie Sotonoff Bartosch, who is headed to United Airlines after nearly 20 years at the Daily Herald. Sotonoff, a staff writer and editor at the suburban paper, will work as the Senior Writer-Digital Engagement for United Airlines, she wrote on her Facebook page. “A big part of my job will be finding and telling positive stories about the company … I leave the Herald with the deepest gratitude and appreciation.” – Natasha Korecki  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents focus on destroying those who do not focus on “finding and telling positive stories about” them.)
http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/illinois-playbook/2017/08/09/politico-illinois-playbook-preckwinkle-taxes-soda-draws-possible-challenger-madigans-milestone-rauners-school-numbers-delayed-221767

 

CNN
— This Trump supporter drives New Yorkers nuts – Chris Moody  (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrat plants, to Libertarian plants, to Green plants, and to RINOs who demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me as being a Trump supporter?)
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/08/politics/donald-trump-new-york-dion-cini-being-moody/index.html

 

MSNBC
— Pro-Trump corp targets local news stations as propaganda outlets
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/pro-trump-corp-targets-local-news-stations-as-propaganda-outlets-1019593795828

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Justice Dept. Backs Ohio’s Effort to Purge Infrequent Voters From Rolls – CHARLIE SAVAGE (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain?  If so, how much deadwood is there in your precinct?
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/08/us/politics/justice-department-ohio-voter-rolls.html
— Democrats, Start Aiming for the Gut – Thomas L. Friedman  (DIERSEN: The more successful that Trump is, the harder that anti-Trumps work against him.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/08/opinion/donald-trump-gut-democrats.html
— Trump Rewards Loyalty in Alabama Senate Race by Tweeting Endorsement – JONATHAN MARTIN  (DIERSEN: The individuals and organizations that candidates seek endorsements from says a lot about those candidates. My critics/opponents in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois have made it very clear that they will vicious destroy any candidate that I might endorse.  Can I sue my critics/opponent for that?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/08/us/politics/alabama-senate-luther-strange-trump.html
— The Danger From Low-Skilled Immigrants: Not Having Them – Eduardo Porter  (DIERSEN: What low-skill jobs did you have that recent immigrants might be holding now?  I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; and pumped gasoline 1971-1972.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/08/business/economy/immigrants-skills-economy-jobs.html
— Class Actions Could Fight Discrimination in Tech – ANITA HILL
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/08/opinion/anita-hill-women-in-tech-should-take-sexism-to-court.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: The Culture Wars Have Come to Silicon Valley – NICK WINGFIELD  (DIERSEN: What if Silicon Valley had always been like the federal government?  Since the 1960s, the federal government’s top priority has been to hire, to retain, and to promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who are minority, female, and/or younger.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/08/technology/the-culture-wars-have-come-to-silicon-valley.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: At Google, Memo on Gender and Diversity Sparks Firestorm  The debate over the firing of a software engineer who criticized Google’s diversity efforts highlights the challenges of internal dissent – Jack Nicas and  Yoree Koh (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/memo-sparks-firestorm-at-google-1502246996
— Legalizing Pot Is a Bad Way to Promote Racial Equality  In Colorado, arrests of black youths for marijuana possession rose 58% after the drug was legalized. – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/legalizing-pot-is-a-bad-way-to-promote-racial-equality-1502234398
— It Was a Great Year for America’s Pensions, but Many Are Still in Crisis  Large public pensions are facing a funding shortfall of as much as $4 trillion because their liabilities are so large – Heather Gillers
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-a-good-year-for-pensions-wont-ease-their-troubles-1502201118
— Would You Like a Job? – Editorial  (DIERSEN: 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.wsj.com/articles/would-you-like-a-job-1502234676
— Google’s Diversity Problems  Progressive cultural taboos have migrated from campus to business. – Editorial (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/googles-diversity-problems-1502234773
— U.S. Job Openings Climb to Record 6.2 Million at End of June  The pace of hiring for abundant job openings, though, has remained unchanged – Josh Zumbrun (DIERSEN: 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://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2017/08/08/u-s-job-openings-climb-to-record-6-2-million-at-end-of-june/

 

USA TODAY
— Marijuana devastated Colorado, don’t legalize it nationally – Jeff Hunt
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/08/07/marijuana-devastated-colorado-dont-legalize-nationally-jeff-hunt-column/536010001/
— Google flap: How to have an opinion and still keep your job – Charisse Jones and Elizabeth Weise  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors, Democrat supervisors, Democrat coworkers, and Democrat subordinates frequently asked me questions to get me to confirm a) that I opposed patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid and b) that I opposed promoting dependency on government and on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, gender and race based preference giving, vices including booze, gambling, and pot, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, etc.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/08/08/how-have-opinion-and-still-keep-your-job/548944001/
— Ex-Google engineer files complaint over firing – Elizabeth Weise  (DIERSEN: See Diersen v. GAO at https://gopillinois.com/documents/)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2017/08/08/ex-google-engineer-files-complaint-over-firing/550563001/
— I was an intersex child who had surgery. Don’t put other kids through this.  Doctors and parents are doing irreversible harm solely due to discomfort with difference. We are erased before we can even tell them who we are. – Kimberly Mascott Zieselman
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/08/09/intersex-children-no-surgery-without-consent-zieselman-column/539853001/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Google Can’t Seem to Tolerate Diversity  Silicon Valley won’t solve its gender issues if political correctness shuts down every conversation. – Elaine Ou
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-08-08/google-can-t-seem-to-tolerate-diversity

 

NEWSWEEK
— HERE’S WHAT DONALD TRUMP MAY LOOK LIKE AFTER HIS STRESSFUL PRESIDENCY – CHRIS RIOTTA  (DIERSEN: Who focuses on causing you stress? I should write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who focus on causing me stress.  They are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and/or they a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
http://www.newsweek.com/heres-what-donald-trump-will-look-after-his-stressful-presidency-648298

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Marrying less and dying sooner — how the downward spiral of manufacturing is hurting American men – Elena Holodny  (DIERSEN: Virtually all the operatives and all dupes who work for my critics/opponents have financial, health, marital, and other problems.)
http://www.businessinsider.com/trade-impact-jobs-trump-campaign-2017-8

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— OPM Just Made It Harder To Drain The Swamp – Alex Nowrasteh (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government hinted that they took adverse actions against me because my performance was poor. That is why they were furious when I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2017/08/opm-just-made-it-harder-drain-swamp/140068/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: President Donald Trump took office with a promise to drain the swamp, but the federal agency that manages the government’s two million civilian employees is making it harder to do that. Under a new policy, the Office of Personnel Management recently stopped reporting data on employees terminated for wrongdoing or poor performance. This information is critical because the data inform the public about incompetent and, in some cases, corrupt government employees. Without it, systematic government wrongdoing and poor performance may go unnoticed and unreformed. The data provide information on separations, which, in bureaucratic language, is when a federal employee stops working for the government. OPM assigns a cause to each separation, choosing from a list of 12 different categories—such as death or a transfer­—and releases these details annually, along with information on  employees’ age, rank, pay, and other characteristics. That’s where the latest policy change comes into effect. A termination for discipline or poor performance is coded as “SI, Termination or Removal (Discipline/Performance).” But that information was not included in OPM’s 2016 separations data. Every other separations category, in alphabetical order from “SA, Transfer Out” to “SL, Other Separation,” was retained in the 2016 dataset.)

 

DAILY MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump gets a ‘propaganda document’ folder twice a day filled with screenshots of positive news stories, admiring tweets and photos of him looking powerful.”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4773810/Trump-gets-folder-filled-positive-news-him.html

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Still Say ‘No’ to Letting Illegal Immigrants Vote  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries want illegals to vote in America?  ANSWER: Those that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/august_2017/most_still_say_no_to_letting_illegal_immigrants_vote

August 8 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Education Funding Concerns Rise as Start of School Year Nears – Susan Carlson
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Education-Funding-Concerns-Rise-as-Start-of-School-Year-Nears-439180883.html

 

CBS2
— Housing Secretary Ben Carson Meets With Officials, Residents In Lead Contaminated East Chicago  (DIERSEN: How much lead did you ingest when you were 0-5 years old, 6-10 years old, 11-15 years old, 16-20 years old, etc.?
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/08/07/ben-carson-lead-contamination-east-chicago/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Man in ICE custody charged with 6 robberies in Chicago, suburbs
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/272580881-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago’s history as a sanctuary city – Kori Rumore  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Democrats who run Chicago make it clear that they are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-sanctuary-history-htmlstory.html
— The socialist movement is getting younger and turning into a left-wing force – David Weigel
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-socialist-movement-bernie-sanders-20170806-story.html
— Stop interrogating women about when they’ll start having kids – Carrie Pallardy  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who demonized, denigrated, and condemned my wife and I because we gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents. They viciously demonized, denigrated, and condemned us as being disgusting selfish rich DINKs (dual income, no kids). They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-babies-women-having-kids-perspec-0808-jm-20170807-story.html
— Emanuel’s latest emails: High-speed O’Hare tunnel, rapper’s charter school pitch – Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-emails-ohare-tunnel-met-08-08-20170807-1-story.html
— CPS announces layoffs, says it will delay budget proposal to give state more time to act on funding – Juan Perez Jr.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-schools-budget-plan-delay-met-20170807-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 27 people arrested, 234 hospitalized over 4 days of Lollapalooza
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/12-arrests-128-medical-transports-in-2-days-at-lollapalooza/
— Even after hefty lobbyist fines, Rahm pals sought help via email – Fran Spielman  (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents what help with? My critics/opponents a) want help with promoting patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, retaliation, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, race and gender based preference giving, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, and even worse things and/or b) want help with destroying those who do not pander to them, serve as one of their operatives or dupes, do not give them money, and/or have sued them.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ethics-boards-hard-line-not-getting-through-to-some-emanuel-friends/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Top three points for voters’ contract with Republicans – Ann Coulter  (FROM THE ARTICLE: Build the wall. . .Supreme Court. . .Stop wasting money and precious lives on pointless wars)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170808/top-three-points-for-voters-contract-with-republicans
— HARDCOPY EDITORIAL TITLE: Vindictive, autocratic  Upset by group that fought soda tax, Preckwinkle’s response is beneath her – Editorial  (DFIERSEN: I should write a book about the most “vindictive, autocratic” people in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Glen Ellyn, and in Wheaton.  They have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.  They are scapegoaters who blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170807/editorial-cook-county-takes-soda-tax-fight-to-dangerous-new-level
— Illinois bumbles while horse racing crumbles – Barry Rozner
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170807/rozner-illinois-bumbles-while-horse-racing-crumbles

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Members of the following groups are devastated that immigrants are bypassing Chicago for other cities: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170808/BLOGS02/170809885

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Appellate Judge Steigmann accused of using office to book lectures – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170807/appellate-judge-steigmann-accused-of-using-office-to-book-lectures

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Corps’ Asian carp plan would cost Illinois $95 million – AP
http://www.qconline.com/news/local/corps-asian-carp-plan-would-cost-illinois-million/article_07ff245f-f107-5e70-9459-e69e477627de.html

 

TIMES
— Immigration bill sparks debate – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/immigration-bill-sparks-debate/article_a67a50ae-7c58-5f73-947d-f7d1451255c6.html

 

SOUTHERN
— Bost says HUD Secretary Carson’s decision to visit Cairo Tuesday speaks volumes about his compassion, leadership style – MOLLY PARKER
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/acha/bost-says-hud-secretary-carson-s-decision-to-visit-cairo/article_ecc5669a-9c48-59d9-b6af-b91e38f76798.html

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Ag Secretary Purdue visits Illinois; talks trade, immigration, regulation – Tim Landis
http://www.saukvalley.com/2017/08/08/ag-secretary-purdue-visits-illinois-talks-trade-immigration-regulation/ay9o9yi/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— States taking more of a lead on immigration, citing federal inaction  Only 3 states (Alaska, Massachusetts and North Carolina) did not enact legislation – TAL KOPAN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/states-taking-more-of-a-lead-on-immigration-citing-federal-inaction/784985975

 

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard to Receive North American APTA Award
http://suburbanchicagoland.com/2017/08/07/rta-chairman-kirk-dillard-to-receive-north-american-apta-award/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Fortner says ‘cycle ends,’ won’t seek re-election – Caitlin Nordahl
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511175035-fortner-says-cycle-ends-won-t-seek-re-election

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— District U-46 Board Member’s Dishonest FB Post About Rep. Ives – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/uncategorized/district-u-46-board-members-dishonest-fb-post-rep-ives/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Coles County – Federal Lawsuit seeks injunction pertaining to property tax assessments – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/08/coles-county-federal-lawsuit-seeks-injuction-pertaining-to-property-tax-assessments/
— Illinois OEIG unmasks whistleblower to County Board – JOHN KRAFT (DIERSEN: What about you has been unmasked? I should write a book about my Democrat supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government who unmasked to my Democrat superiors a) my opposition to patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation and that I was a b) draft avoider, b) conservative, c) Republican, d) Missouri Synod Lutheran, e) non-poor, f) a gun owner, g) 100% German American, h) childless, i) someone whose ancestors have been in America since the 1840s, etc.)
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/08/illinois-oeig-unmasks-whistleblower-to-county-board/

 

GOPUSA
— Sharia comes to London, as Muslim mayor bans sexy ads
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28272
— TREASONOUS: Another Maryland city weighs giving illegal aliens the right to vote
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28343
— Google execs blast engineer’s manifesto on gender ‘differences’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28357

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump launches ‘real news’ service to fight negative media coverage, slipping support – Dave Boyer  (DIERSEN: What do you say to activists, to candidates, to elected officials, to party leaders, to major donors, to political consultants, to etc. in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton who are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs and who do not want anyone to first learn of anything by reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? The aforesaid do not want the Illinois House Republicans, the Illinois Senate Republicans, etc. to include diersen@aol.com on their press release lists and press advisory lists.)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/7/donald-trumps-real-news-service-fights-negative-me/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Trump campaign has launched a weekly news service on social media to provide supporters with positive coverage of the president, amid surveys showing that Mr. Trump’s base of support and job approval ratings are shrinking. Conservative television commentator Kayleigh McEnany, who was named Monday as spokeswoman for the Republican National Committee, served as anchor of the Trump campaign’s “News of the Week” video for the first time last weekend. After summing up positive economic news and Mr. Trump’s support for stricter legal immigration limits, Ms. McEnany signed off her first report from Trump Tower by telling viewers on Facebook and Twitter, “Thank you for joining us, everybody. I’m Kayleigh McEnany, and that is the real news.” RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel said Ms. McEnany’s “wealth of experience will be invaluable to the RNC as we continue to support President Trump and build on our majorities in Congress as we head into 2018.” Ms. McEnany, who left a job at CNN, said she is “eager to talk about Republican ideas and values and have important discussions about issues affecting Americans across this country.” The Trump campaign said it will use the fledgling service to “continue to promote real news” about how Mr. Trump is making America great again. Like the president’s frequent tweeting, the campaign said it will use “news of the week” on social media to “talk to Americans directly.”)

 

DAILY CALLER
— Google Fires Engineer Who Wrote ‘Anti-Diversity’ Memo – Ian Miles Cheong (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.  Constructively, in 1997, me when I was 49 years old, the Democrats who ran GAO fired me because I had become an active member in a class action lawsuit in 1988 that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. Previously, they had always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/07/google-fires-engineer-who-wrote-anti-diversity-memo/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The formerly anonymous author who penned the “anti-diversity” memo at Google that leaked this weekend, James Damore, has been fired for speaking his mind. Following the social media outrage with calls for his termination and the creation of industry blacklists, Google CEO Sundar Pichai released a company-wide notice stating that the senior engineer violated the company’s Code of Conduct. Damore has since confirmed his dismissal. In the memo, Damore called the tech giant’s diversity initiatives as an “ideological echo chamber,” and advocated for diversity of ideas and meritocracy. He suggested that basic psychological variances can explain the lack of women in certain sectors of the industry. Pichai’s memo, titled “Our words matter,” states that the contents of the email were “fair to debate, regardless of whether a vast majority of Googlers disagree with it,” according to Recode. “However, portions of the memo violate our Code of Conduct and cross the line by advancing harmful gender stereotypes in our workplace,” continued Pichai. “Our job is to build great products for users that make a difference in their lives. To suggest a group of our colleagues have traits that make them less biologically suited to that work is offensive and not OK. It is contrary to our basic values and our Code of Conduct, which expects ‘each Googler to do their utmost to create a workplace culture that is free of harassment, intimidation, bias and unlawful discrimination.” Damore’s email has become radioactive for Google, with many within the company also calling for repercussions. The Daily Caller viewed evidence of multiple internal emails showing conversations between various senior engineers demanding retribution for the memo’s contents and circulation. Bloomberg reports that Damore was fired after internal discussion as multiple employees supported firing him for airing his views. The senior engineer confirmed his dismissal in an email to the publication. Google is currently caught up in a dispute with the Department of Labor over a claim that it systemically discriminates against women through a gender gap.)
— Forget California, Oregon Is The Foremost ‘Sanctuary State’ In The US – Will Racke
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/07/forget-california-oregon-is-the-foremost-sanctuary-state-in-the-us/

 

PJ MEDIA
— D’Souza: Trump Joins Gandhi, Churchill, Mandela, Founding Fathers as Nationalists – NICHOLAS BALLASY  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/2017/08/07/dsouza-trump-joins-gandhi-churchill-mandela-founding-fathers-as-nationalists/

 

THE BLAZE
— Dutch Airlines tries to tweet pro-gay message, and fails hilariously – Carlos Garcia  (DIERSEN: Do you fail/refuse to promote LGBTQ activity like me? Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBTQ activity make it clear that they will get rid of you if you do not promote LGBTQ activity. Those who promote LGBTQ activity, their operatives, and their dupes stress that I am no longer the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, a GAO employee, etc.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/07/dutch-airlines-tries-to-tweet-pro-gay-message-and-fails-hilariously/
— Things get bloody when Antifa thugs attack pro-Trump rally in Portland – Dave Urbanski (DIERSEN: How soon will Antifa thugs show up in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/07/things-get-bloody-when-antifa-thugs-attack-pro-trump-rally-in-portland/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— It’s still all about God and guns in the rural Midwest
http://2020.washingtonexaminer.com/howard-county/why-trump-clobbered-hillary-clinton-rural-midwest/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Google, Searching for Lawyers – JIM GERAGHTY  (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, employers do not want employees who are NOT anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nationalreview.com/morning-jolt/450246/Firing-Google-Memo-May-Result-in-Lawsuit
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When does one employee holding an opinion contrary to another employee’s become harassment? My guess is that a lawsuit at Google is going to explore that question under the harsh glare of public scrutiny. Google on Monday fired the employee who wrote an internal memo suggesting men are better suited for tech jobs than women, escalating a debate over free speech at the company. Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said in an email to his staff that the employee’s memo violated company policy. Google, part of Alphabet Inc., didn’t publicly name the memo’s author. Software engineer James Damore, who said in an email that he wrote the memo and was fired for it, said he was considering legal action against Google for firing him after he complained to federal labor officials about executives’ alleged efforts to silence him. Mr. Damore published an internal memo last week that criticized Google’s efforts to increase diversity at the company, arguing the program discriminated against some employees. He said men were generally better at engineering jobs than women and a liberal bias among executives and many employees made it difficult to discuss the issue at Google.)

 

THE HILL
— Trump spurs wave of state immigration laws – REID WILSON
http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/345648-trump-spurs-wave-of-new-immigration-laws?rnd=1502139291
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump ‘working vacation’ draws scrutiny.” Vacations are expensive. Your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and his wife are not planning any kind of vacation. My $50,856/year pension is only 41% of the $122,991 that I earned in 1997 in today’s dollars. I have at least $72,135 less each year or $6,011 less each month or $1,387 less each week or $198 less each day to spend on vacations because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. I went on vacations in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1977.  My wife and I went on many vacations, typically four each year, 1978-1992 in connection with her business trips to luxury resorts all across America. Of course, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were beyond furious about that.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/345671-trump-working-vacation-draws-scrutiny

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Political Payoff of Making Whites Feel Like a Minority – Lynn Vavreck (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/08/upshot/the-political-payoff-of-making-whites-feel-like-a-minority.html
— Shown the Door, Older Workers Find Bias Hard to Prove – ELIZABETH OLSON  (DIERSEN: Non-veteran White males who are seeking a job with the federal government should be advised that with only rare exceptions, a) the longer that you are a federal employee, the less likely that private sector employers will hire you, b) your career will be wasted and you will be gotten rid of if you do not make GS-13 ($94,610) by age 25, GS-14 ($111,801) by age 30, GS-15 ($131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service ($161,900) by age 40, c) you will be expected to help your superiors and supervisors get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran, and d) virtually everyone despises if not hates federal employees, former federal employees, and federal retirees.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/07/business/dealbook/shown-the-door-older-workers-find-bias-hard-to-prove.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Many Politicians Lie. But Trump Has Elevated the Art of Fabrication.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/07/us/politics/lies-trump-obama-mislead.html
— Our Broken Economy, in One Simple Chart – DAVID LEONHARDT  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who rail against government salaries, who rail against government benefits, and who rail against government pensions, but say nothing about skyrocketing inequality in the private sector. They are either extremely wealthy or talk and act like they are operatives or dupes for those who are extremely wealthy.)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/08/07/opinion/leonhardt-income-inequality.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Many Americans can’t remember anything other than an economy with skyrocketing inequality, in which living standards for most Americans are stagnating and the rich are pulling away. It feels inevitable. But it’s not. A well-known team of inequality researchers — Thomas Piketty, Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman — has been getting some attention recently for a chart it produced. It shows the change in income between 1980 and 2014 for every point on the distribution, and it neatly summarizes the recent soaring of inequality. The line on the chart (which we have recreated as the red line above) resembles a classic hockey-stick graph. It’s mostly flat and close to zero, before spiking upward at the end. That spike shows that the very affluent, and only the very affluent, have received significant raises in recent decades. This line captures the rise in inequality better than any other chart or simple summary that I’ve seen. So I went to the economists with a request: Could they produce versions of their chart for years before 1980, to capture the income trends following World War II. You are looking at the result here. (CHART) The message is straightforward. Only a few decades ago, the middle class and the poor weren’t just receiving healthy raises. Their take-home pay was rising even more rapidly, in percentage terms, than the pay of the rich.)

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Speak for Venezuela, Pope Francis  The first Latin American pontiff is harder on Trump than on Caracas’s despot. – William McGurn
https://www.wsj.com/articles/speak-for-venezuela-pope-francis-1502144547
— Immigration Anxieties, Then and Now – Walter Russell Mead  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote mass/illegal immigration want cheap labor and/or are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/immigration-anxieties-then-and-now-1502144233
— Google Uproar Highlights Questions Over What You Can or Cannot Say at Work  Companies that foster open discussions risk blowback when an employee voices contentious or offensive opinions – Yoree Koh and  Kelsey Gee  (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, you will be fired if you do anything other than glorify and praise: Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, women, minorities, young people, veterans, Islam, the Democrat Party platform, the Libertarian Party platform, the Green Party platform, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-uproar-highlights-questions-over-what-you-can-or-cannot-say-at-work-1502175014
— Google Fires Employee Who Wrote Memo Criticizing Diversity Initiatives  Chief Executive Sundar Pichai says in email the employee violated company policy; memo suggested men are better suited for tech jobs than women – Jack Nicas  (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.  Constructively, in 1997, me when I was 49 years old, the Democrats who ran GAO fired me because I had become an active member in a class action lawsuit in 1988 that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. Previously, they had always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-fires-employee-who-wrote-memo-criticizing-diversity-initiatives-1502159711

 

USA TODAY
— I invested early in Google and Facebook and regret it. I helped create a monster. ‘Brain hacking’ Internet monopolies menace public health, democracy, writes Roger McNamee.  (DIERSEN: Many, if not most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes glorify and praise Google and Facebook.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/08/08/my-google-and-facebook-investments-made-fortune-but-now-they-menace/543755001/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: With Congress stalled on health care, blacks still looking within their communities to bridge health disparities – Deborah Barfield Berry  (DIERSEN: Democrats used to promote integration, but now they promote segregation.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/08/07/churches-community-groups-step-up-address-black-health-disparities/530013001/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Millennials buying first homes have mom and dad to thank  For many, saving for down payment isn’t possible otherwise. – Adam Shell  (DIERSEN: Did your parents help you buy your first home?  If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would shout that after I graduated from NIU in August of 1970 when I was 21 years old, I lived with my mother and brother in Crete until September of 1972 when I bought a new town home in University Park. In my defense, my father had died suddenly in October of 1969, my mother had never attended high school and had been a housewife and homemaker, and my brother was 5 years younger than me. While I lived with them, I used my Firestone Stores salary and my IRS salary to help pay the bills, but I also saved to buy that town home.  I would not have bought a new 1972 Chevy Corvette in October of 1971 if my 1969 Dodge Charger SE had not been stolen in August of 1971.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/08/07/millennials-move-back-parents-save-house/512027001/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Back to basics: Save up for big purchases – Peter Dunn  (DIERSEN: What have you borrowed money to buy? I borrowed money to buy a new 1972 Chevy Corvette in 1971, a new town home in University Park in 1972, a studio condo in the Outer Drive East building in downtown Chicago in 1974, and a one bedroom condo in that building in 1976. The down payments came from money that I had saved working for Firestone Stores and for IRS. My wife and I borrowed to buy 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton in 1978 and to have 915 Cove Court built in Wheaton in 1984.  The down payments came from money that my wife had saved working for the FBI and for the U.S. League of Savings Institutions and from money that I had saved working for IRS and working for GAO.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/usa-today-us-edition/20170808/282033327289386

 

DES MOINES REGISTER
— Army worker Todd Thomas fired for posting ‘beard updates’ on Facebook – Clark Kauffman  (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes paint me as having been a far worse federal employee than Todd Thomas.)
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2017/08/08/army-worker-fired-posting-beard-updates-facebook/540322001/

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Here’s how much the top-earning women make in every US state (34% in Illinois) compared to men – Lauren Lyons Cole and Andy Kiersz  (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, big businesses are run by Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs.)
http://www.businessinsider.com/top-two-percent-every-us-state-2017-7/#-4

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— Justice Department triples number of probes into federal employee leaks – Eric Tucker
https://www.federaltimes.com/federal-oversight/doj-fbi/2017/08/07/justice-department-triples-number-of-probes-into-federal-employee-leaks/

 

RUSMUSSEN REPORTS
— 40% Favor Affirmative Action  (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/education/40_favor_affirmative_action

August 5 Morning Edition

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s immigration plan is dead in the water.”
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trumps-immigration-plan-is-dead-in-the-water-activists-say/2270263/
— Chicago to sue US Justice Department over funding threat – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-to-sue-us-justice-department-over-funding-threat/2276924/

 

NBC5
— OUTSTANDING: Wheaton Sixth-Safest City in U.S. – James Neveau  (DIERSEN: Wheaton is safe and prosperous because of conservative Republicans. Wheaton is the DuPage County Seat. U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam, Illinois Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, Illinois Representative Jeanne Ives, DuPage County Recorder Fred Bucholz, DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba, DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen, DuPage County Treasurer Gwen Henry, DuPage County Board Members Robert Larsen, Grant Eckhoff, and Amy Grant, DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner Tim Whelan, DuPage County Republican Party Treasurer Gwen Henry, Milton Township Highway Commissioner Gary Muehlfelt, Clerk Gail Hinkle, and Trustee Martin Keller, and Appellate Court Judges Ann Jorgensen and Joe Birkett live in Wheaton. Republicans who represent Wheaton include Illinois Senators Mike Connelly and Chris Nybo and Illinois Representative Peter Breen.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wheaton-palatine-among-safest-cities-in-united-states-new-ranking-says-438607213.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: That ranking, compiled by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, features numerous Chicago suburbs, with Wheaton ranking as the sixth-safest city in the United States. The ranking cites Wheaton College and the Cosley Zoo as two of the biggest attractions in the city, and also cites the high number of churches in the community. Four more Illinois cities are in the top 20 in the ranking, with Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, and Palatine ranking 15th through 17th, respectively. Mount Prospect rounds out the top 20. Des Plaines (35), Naperville (41), Tinley Park (46), Oak Lawn (79), and Bolingbrook (86) all appeared on the extensive list.)
— Rauner Names New Lead for DC Team – Mary Ann Ahern  (DIERSEN: If you taught a course, how would your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes anonymously rate you?  What do you base your knowledge of the federal government on?  I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years. While I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently, $94,610-$122,991, I worked on audits of federal financial industry regulators for almost 9 years, audits of many other federal agencies for almost 6 years, and audits of IRS for 3 years. I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently, $79,563-$90,173.  The aforesaid experience helped me become a Certified Government Financial Manager.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Rauner-Names-New-Lead-for-DC-Team-438623933.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Gov. Bruce Rauner announced Friday he’s chosen Sam Pfister to lead his Washington DC team. Pfister replaces Kathy Lydon, who had served Illinois in DC for years dating back to Sen. Charles Percy. Lydon quit three weeks ago as the governor overhauled his staff and more than two dozen of his inner circle were either fired or quit in protest. Pfister will be paid $75,000. Pfister’ most event job is four years as the associate director of state outreach for the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. The think tank was founded by Richard Fink, who heads the Koch Industries lobbying group in Washington, DC. Charles Koch is also a board member of the Center. The Wall Street Journal has called the Mercatus Center “the most important think tank you’ve never head of.” The Koch brothers have given more than 100 million to conservative and libertarian policy and advocacy groups. Rauner has also hired a deputy director of communications Beth Tomev. She started earlier this week, but no announcement was made. She will be paid $117,000. Tomev has been a public affairs consultant, worked at Fox News Chicago, as Walter Jacobson’s producer, and taught communications and journalism classes at Columbia College and Loyola University. “I did not know what I was getting into when I took Tomev’s class,” according to a review of Tomev on Rate My Professor. “Her lectures are nonsensical, she takes up class time with irrelevant stories, grades unreasonably tough without providing clear expectations for assignments, and has purposely ambiguous exam questions that can tank your grade. All for an intro course. Would not recommend to anyone.”)
— Where in the World is President Obama? – Carol Marin and Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/WEB-deep-dish-obamas-birthday-takes-center-stage-438614093.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Congress Leaves Town Exhausted, Unsuccessful and Frustrated  They have control of Congress and the White House but little to show for it so far.”
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Congress-Leaves-Town-Exhausted-Unsuccessful-and-Frustrated-438702423.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Republicans are ready to negotiate on school funding. Are Democrats? – Bill Brady, Illinois Senate Republican Leader-Designee, and Jim Durkin, Illinois House Republican Leader
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/ct-illinois-republicans-negotiate-school-funding-democrats-20170804-story.html
— New school funding plan could cost taxpayers billions over a decade or longer – Diane Rado
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-evidence-based-school-funding-20170804-story.html
— U.S. attorney nominee and former Ivy Leaguer called ‘more Joliet than Harvard’ – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-john-lausch-us-attorney-met-0806-20170804-story.html
— Federal court judge halts enforcement of Illinois abortion notification law – Steve Schmadeke
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-crisis-pregnancy-abortion-notification-law-0804-20170804-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Federal judge bars enforcement of Illinois abortion notification law – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/federal-judge-bars-enforcement-of-illinois-abortion-notification-law/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: When people do not vote for Democrats, Democrats blame Republicans.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/letters-lets-take-the-next-step-on-voting-rights/
— Same-day voter registration challenge tossed back to lower court – Sam Charles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/same-day-voter-registration-challenge-tossed-back-to-lower-court/
— Preckwinkle goes too far in suing retailers for damages – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-preckwinkle-goes-too-far-in-suing-retailers-for-damages/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Jobless rate raises question: How much better can it get? – AP (DIERSEN: The lower that unemployment is, the more that employers are pressured a) to pay higher salaries and b) to hire, retain, and promote those who they disapprove of, namely, those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. 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.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170804/news/308049822/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Durbin, Duckworth signal fast OK for Trump’s U.S. attorney choice – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170804/BLOGS02/170809913/trumps-pick-for-u-s-attorney-here-praised-by-durbin-duckworth
— How does Rauner’s veto affect your school? – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170804/BLOGS02/170809914/how-does-rauners-veto-affect-your-school

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Seattle’s minimum wage lesson for Illinois – Jordan Bruneau
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170804/guest-column-seattles-minimum-wage-lesson-for-illinois

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— State budget deal may cost drivers at the pump – Ben Zigterman
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-08-05/state-budget-deal-may-cost-drivers-pump.html
— Medical-pot enrollment, sales up, but less than expected – Debra Pressey  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction. Far too many of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes talk and act like they smoke pot, like they want to smoke pot legally, like they want to make money selling pot, and/or like they want to generate tax revenues from the sale of pot. If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-08-05/medical-pot-enrollment-sales-less-expected.html

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: No Fed Money For IL Sanctuary Cities – Greg Bishop
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=249499#.WYXNxIjyuM8

 

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Adios Illinois; more consider fleeing tax unfriendly Illinois – Dan McCaleb  (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run Illinois want individuals, organizations, and companies that are members of the following groups to flee Illinois: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thetelegraph.com/opinion/106643/mccaleb-adios-illinois-more-consider-fleeing-tax-unfriendly-illinois

 

DEKALB DAILY JOURNAL
— DeKalb schools superintendent takes vacation a month into new role – DREW ZIMMERMAN  (DIERSEN: When I started working for IRS in 1971, I did not take any vacation days until I was in the “use-it-or-lose-it” status in 1973.)
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2017/08/04/dekalb-schools-superintendent-takes-vacation-a-month-into-new-role/aon20ur/

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Area districts could end up losers in school funding battle – Pam Adams
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170804/area-districts-could-end-up-losers-in-school-funding-battle

 

TIMES
— Illinois nearing the precipice on school funding – Editorial
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/editorial/our-view-illinois-nearing-the-precipice-on-school-funding/article_42164d37-4964-58f7-b450-ab205c16db90.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump supporters’ optimism starting to wear off.  1 in 6 GOP voters mainly pessimistic.”
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-supporters-optimism-starting-to-wear-off/783281911

 

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Naperville Among 100 Safest U.S. Cities  The city joins nine other Illinois towns on the list. – Shannon Antinori
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/naperville-among-100-safest-u-s-cities

 

NADIG NEWSPAPERS
— Democrats plan another farce in slate-making – Russ Stewart
http://nadignewspapers.com/2017/08/05/democrats-plan-another-farce-in-slate-making/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Young women offered free self-defense training session – Caitlin Nordahl
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511170562-young-women-offered-free-self-defense-training-session

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— OUTSTANDING: Chicago, Urbana, likely won’t get federal grants because of sanctuary status – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/economy/chicago-urbana-likely-won-t-get-federal-grants-because-of/article_0b4aa356-7958-11e7-929b-f7970773b260.html
— Illinois workers’ comp costs could drop, but state would remain uncompetitive with neighbors – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/economy/illinois-workers-comp-costs-could-drop-but-state-would-remain/article_d27b7e50-7926-11e7-8f51-1b3736bef386.html

 

GOPUSA
— BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: John McCain says he hopes to work with Schumer to revive immigration reform upon return to Congress
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28216
— Women trash Chick-Fil-A restaurant
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28152

 

PJ MEDIA
— Why CNN’s Jim Acosta Is Wrong About the Statue of Liberty – CHARLIE MARTIN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/08/03/why-cnns-jim-acosta-is-wrong-about-the-statue-of-liberty/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— DINESH D’SOUZA: LEFT’S ‘RESISTANCE’ A SPIRITUAL BATTLE  ‘The political debate is the tip of the iceberg’ – ART MOORE
http://www.wnd.com/2017/07/dinesh-dsouza-lefts-resistance-a-spiritual-battle/

 

THE BLAZE
— Denver is trying to restrict ICE enforcement without triggering Trump defunding – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/04/denver-is-trying-to-restrict-ice-enforcement-without-triggering-trump-defunding/

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Republicans have made too many promises to repeal ObamaCare easily.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/healthcare/345099-republicans-have-made-too-many-promises-to-repeal-obamacare

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Affirmative Action Is an Example of How Polls Can Mislead – Nate Cohn (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action to screw Republicans, and especially to screw Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/04/upshot/affirmative-action-and-why-polls-on-issues-are-often-misleading.html
— Why Trump Supporters Distrust Immigration and Diversity – FREDERICK R. LYNCH  (DIERSEN: Democrats use immigration, Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to screw Republicans, and especially to screw Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/04/opinion/trump-supporters-immigration-diversity.html
— Chinese Court Sentences Activist Who Documented Protests to 4 Years in Prison – AUSTIN RAMZY  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents would love to send me to prison a) for including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like, b) for including my comments in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails that they do not like, c) for using GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to promote planks in the Republican Party platform and the Illinois Republican Party platform that they do not like, d) for promoting the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling, e) for failing/refusing to pander to them, f) for failing/refusing to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, g) for failing/refusing to give them money, h) for promoting candidates who they do not like, and/or i) for having sued them.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/04/world/asia/china-blogger-lu-yuyu-prison-sentence-protests-picking-quarrels.html
— Venezuela’s New Leaders Begin Their March Toward Total Control – NICHOLAS CASEY  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents focus on destroying individuals like me, destroying organizations like TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, destroying companies, and destroying governments that they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/04/world/americas/venezuela-constituent-assembly-maduro.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page top of fold editorial unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps argue that Trump should not take credit for jobs growth and stock market gains.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/04/business/economy/jobs-report-unemployment.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want cheap labor.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-increase-illegal-immigration-1501888489

 

HAVASU NEWS
— Migrant message: The legal prosper, the illegal don’t – Editorial
http://www.havasunews.com/opinion/our-view-migrant-message-the-legal-prosper-the-illegal-don/article_3fae2de2-799f-11e7-b6d8-fbd82345787c.html

 

MOTLEY FOOL
— Applying for Social Security? These 3 Factors Will Impact Your Benefits – Maurie Backman  (DIERSEN: My $2,028 Social Security is dramatically reduced because I get a $50,856/year Civil Service Retirement System pension. I paid into Social Security 1964-1974 when I washed dishes; cleaned golf shoes; chipped slag; pumped gasoline; delivered mail; worked on an automobile assemble line; worked as a security guard; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances; and did yard work.)
https://www.fool.com/retirement/2017/08/05/applying-for-social-security-these-3-factors-will.aspx

August 4 Morning Edition

ABC7
— State Rep. Scott Drury announces plan to combat ‘corrupt’ state government – Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rep-drury-announces-plan-to-combat-corrupt-state-govt-/2273457/

 

NBC5
— Schools Scramble for Answers as Funding Impasse Drags On – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/suburban-downstate-schools-scramble-for-answers-as-funding-impasse-continues-438419463.html

 

CBS2
— Trump Taps Chicago’s Next U.S. Attorney: Lawyer John Lausch
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/08/03/chicagos-next-federal-prosecutor/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Dems blast Rauner’s rewrite of school funding bill – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/271827282-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump takes credit for strong U.S. job numbers, low unemployment – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/trump-takes-credit-for-strong-u-s-job-numbers-low-unemployment/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Cardinal’s School of Thought  Cupich meets with Rauner seeking tax benefits for those who give to parochial, private school scholarships – Tina Sfondeles and Lauren FitzPatrick (DIERSEN: My outstanding parents saved Crete-Monee School District 201-U (http://www.cm201u.org/) lots of money during the 1950s and 1960s by sending my brother and I to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/quiet-voice-in-education-talks-wants-pols-to-get-religion/
— Koschman cop gets $37K in OT while fighting suspension – Tim Novak
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/koschman-cop-sam-cirone-gets-37k-overtime-pay-while-fighting-one-year-suspension-the-watchdogs/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— School funding talks continue, and so does the blame game – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-education-funding-20170804-story.html
— Without Trump, Pritzker and Rahm would be lonely, sad and a bit lost – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-donald-trump-distraction-kass-0804-20170803-column.html
— Latino families at risk because of Senate Bill 7 – Elizabeth Hernandez
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-hernandez-column-st-0803-20170802-story.html
— How do Dems solve a problem like the speaker? – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-madigan-frankenstein-governor-rauner-zorn-perspec-0804-20170803-column.html
— On Mike Madigan’s watch… – Eric Zorn  (DIERSEN: What happened on your watch?  While I was the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, the organization a) had a breakfast meeting the third Saturday of each month except August and December, b) had a picnic each August, and c) had a Christmas party each December.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes destroyed TAPROOT.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-on-mike-madigan-s-watch-20170803-story.html
— Oreo-maker Mondelez’s new CEO could make more than $55M in his first year – Greg Trotter  (DIERSEN: What do you say to my critics/opponent, their operatives, and their dupes who constantly rail against government salaries, government benefits, and government pensions, but say nothing about overpaid private sector executives and underpaid private sector workers?  My aforesaid critics/opponent, their operatives, and their dupes would never seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-oreo-mondelez-ceo-pay-0804-biz-20170803-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Illinois Democrats shout at Illinois women that Illinois Republicans underpay them notwithstanding the fact that virtually all employers in Illinois are Democrat.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-aurora-womens-issues-st-0804-20170803-story.html
— Smog follows Chicagoans on vacation to Wisconsin, Michigan – Michael Hawthorne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-lake-michigan-vacation-areas-smog-20170803-story.html
— Preckwinkle doubles down on foolish: Vengeance is mine, sayeth the soda taxer – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-soda-tax-preckwinkle-merchants-edit-0804-jm-20170803-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “If Donald Trump were an immigrant, he’d probably be deported.” How many pointed would you get?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-merit-immigration-deported-20170804-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: For insight into how thoughtfully designed this new system is, let’s try a high-profile test case: the leader of the free world. Under the bill, points would be awarded for age, education, extraordinary achievement, English-language proficiency, entrepreneurial initiative and having a high-paying job offer.)

 

DAILY HERALD
— Congress recessing, leaving much undone, tensions with Trump – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170804/news/308049982/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Durbin moves to lift ban on trade with Cuba – GREG HINZ  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always sided with Cuba against America.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170803/BLOGS02/170809933/durbin-moves-to-lift-ban-on-trade-with-cuba

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Quad City Times sides with the Democrats.
http://qctimes.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-mccombie-anderson-should-back-schools-over-rauner/article_9bc3025e-aa12-5552-8a7b-043141b4ad30.html

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Peoria’s Republican Lawmakers Stand With Rauner On School Funding – TANYA KOONCE
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/peorias-republican-lawmakers-stand-rauner-school-funding#stream/0
— Illinois Republicans Pushing For School-Choice System – TONY ARNOLD (DIERSEN: My outstanding parents saved Crete-Monee School District 201-U (http://www.cm201u.org/) lots of money during the 1950s and 1960s by sending my brother and I to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-republicans-pushing-school-choice-system#stream/0

 

WGLT
— Republican Joe Alexander From Clinton Plans Run For Mitchell’s Seat – RYAN DENHAM
http://wglt.org/post/republican-clinton-plans-run-mitchells-seat#stream/0

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans use the Statue of Liberty poem to screw America and to screw Americans.
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/white-house-policy-adviser-downplays-statue-of-libertys-famous-poem/782243246

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Illinois Issues: ERA — Yesterday And Today – RACHEL OTWELL
http://nprillinois.org/post/illinois-issues-era-yesterday-and-today-0#stream/0

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The Illinois Pension Scam: State Officials (Including Conservatives) Have Known About it for Many Years – John Biver
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/illinois-pension-scam-state-officials-including-conservatives-known-many-years/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Leslie Heffez’s current annual pension is $581,227. Leslie paid in $768,611, and can expect to get out $21,945,104 in lifetime benefits based upon life expectancy averages. Das Gupta’s current annual pension is $494,773. It took only one year for Das to recoup everything he paid into the system, which was $475,331. He could receive $5,290,301 before the grim reaper comes calling. Herand Acarian gets $392,682 every year. Not bad for having paid in only $628,987, and with a good long life, Herand could get back $6,843,239 or more. Eddie Williams wins the $200k column, bringing in six times the annual average Illinois household income (which is approximately $50k) at $299,991. Eddie coughed up a whole $277,792 to invest into the system, and has already received $842,452 in benefits.  (Please read those numbers again.) If he stays healthy, he could cash in for as much as $5,527,649 over his lifetime. After flipping through over four full pages of pensions exceeding $200,000, Rick Taylor tops off the $100-k’ers at an annual pension of $199,909. For the record, Ricky paid in $229,400, has already received $1,162,854 (he retired at age 56), and life expectancy charts could gift him $7,267,441 or more if he eats right and gets enough exercise.)
— Healthcare Reform in Congress Aims to Promote Life – Monte Larrick
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/healthcare-reform-congress-aims-promote-life/

 

NEWSMAX
— Illegals Cost 6 Times More to Support Than Deport – Jason Devaney
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/study-illegals-cost-support/2017/08/03/id/805566/

 

GOPUSA
— RINOs, right on cue, blast Trump-backed immigration curbs  (DIERSEN: Who are the lead RINOs in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28193
— Competing to Glamorize Abortion  (DIERSEN: Which “Republicans” take the lead in promoting abortion in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote abortion have always worked very hard against me.)
http://www.gopusa.com/competing-to-glamorize-abortion/
— Justice Dept to cities: Focus on crime committed by illegal aliens
http://www.gopusa.com/justice-dept-to-cities-focus-on-crime-committed-by-illegal-aliens/
— Senators seek to protect Mueller from termination  (DIERSEN: Who has sought to protect you from adverse actions? My critics/opponents have made it very clear that they will viciously destroy any individual, any organization, any company, and any government that might seek to protect me.  Consequently, I am no longer the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, a GAO employee, an IRS employee, a Post Office employee, etc.)
http://www.gopusa.com/senators-seek-to-protect-mueller-from-termination/

 

BREITBART
— BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: McCain Wants Congress to Pass ‘Gang of Eight’ Amnesty Bill When He Returns – TONY LEE
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/03/mccain-wants-congress-to-pass-gang-of-eight-amnest-bill/
— Polls Show Huge Public Support for Donald Trump’s Immigration Reforms – NEIL MUNRO
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/03/polls-show-huge-public-support-donald-trumps-immigration-reforms/

 

DAILY CALLER
— America’s Preschools Aren’t Gay Enough, Taxpayer-Funded University Of Michigan Sociologist Warns – Eric Owens
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/03/americas-preschools-arent-gay-enough-taxpayer-funded-university-of-michigan-sociologist-warns/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Undocumented DREAMers ‘Make America More American,’ Pelosi Says – NICHOLAS BALLASY (DIERSEN: Democrats always put foreign countries and their citizens ahead of America and its citizens.)
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/2017/08/03/undocumented-dreamers-make-america-more-american-pelosi-says/

 

THE HILL
— Trump turns on GOP Congress – JORDAIN CARNEY AND CRISTINA MARCOS
http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/345253-trump-turns-on-gop-congress

 

CBS NEWS
— Trump holds rally in West Virginia alongside party-switching governor
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-holds-rally-in-west-virginia/
— America’s job problem: Low-wage work is growing fastest – AIMEE PICCHI  (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want cheap labor.  What low-wage jobs have you had?  I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/americas-job-problem-low-wage-work-is-growing-fastest/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page top of fold editorial unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps promote mass/illegal immigration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/03/us/politics/legal-immigration-jobs-economy.html
— China’s Internet Censors Play a Tougher Game of Cat and Mouse – PAUL MOZUR  (DIERSEN: Who wants to censor you? Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are members of the following groups want to censure me: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and/or those that a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/03/business/china-internet-censorship.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans say “Trump’s war on legal immigration would cripple the economy.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumps-war-on-legal-immigrants-will-cripple-the-economy/2017/08/02/c4f0de20-77c2-11e7-9eac-d56bd5568db8_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— TRAGIC: Why the Young Tune Politics Out  The reasons for staying informed are being outweighed by the desire to be left alone. – Samuel Dubke
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-young-tune-politics-out-1501800481
— Higher Ed Goes Lower  Scholars are choosing sources based on authors’ identities instead of their insights. – Jillian Kay Melchior  (DIERSEN: What are your identities?  Mine include Trump supporter, baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, old (68), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, my ancestors have been in America since the 1840s, union member for almost 12 years, federal employee for almost 30 years, federal retiree for almost 20 years, married for more than 29 years, childless, pet-less, American nameplate car owner, earned bachelor’s degree when I was 21, earned master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, earned professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, earned a professional license when I was 32, lived in Crete 1948-1972, University Park 1972-1976, Chicago 1976-1978, and Wheaton since 1978, etc. Because of the aforesaid identities, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes shout that no one should choose me as a source for anything.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/higher-ed-goes-lower-1501800650
— Lawsuit Accusing Harvard of Anti-Asian Bias Revives Scrutiny of Affirmative Action  Asian students recently asked Harvard for data showing academic performance of enrolled students by ethnicity – Nicole Hong
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawsuit-accusing-harvard-of-anti-asian-bias-revives-scrutiny-of-affirmative-action-1501785317

 

USA TODAY
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE HEADLINE: President’s vacation has critics working overtime – David Jackson  (DIERSEN: Vacations are expensive. Your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and his wife are not planning any kind of vacation. My $50,856/year pension is only 41% of the $122,991 that I earned in 1997 in today’s dollars. I have at least $72,135 less each year or $6,011 less each month or $1,387 less each week or $198 less each day to spend on vacations because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. I went on vacations in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1977.  My wife and I went on many vacations, typically four each year, 1978-1992 in connection with her business trips to luxury resorts all across America. Of course, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were beyond furious about that.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/08/03/donald-trump-going-vacation-his-critics-hate/533420001/
https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/politics/2017/08/03/report-trump-spend-17-days-his-new-jersey-golf-club/104250396/
— TRAGIC: Calif. town may be going to pot: Cannabis firm trying to create marijuana mecca – Rosalie Murphy and Trevor Hughes
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/08/03/calif-town-may-going-pot-firm-trying-create-marijuana-mecca/538168001/
— Jobs supporting middle-class living will lag others over next 5 years – Paul Davidson
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/08/04/low-wage-jobs-like-health-care-aides-grow-over-next-5-years/537234001/

 

DETROIT NEWS
— Half of Detroit’s 8 mayoral candidates are felons – Christine Ferretti, Mike Martindale and Robert Snell  (DIERSEN: Criminals vote for criminals.)
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2017/08/02/half-detroit-mayoral-candidates-felony-convictions/104244406/

 

AMARILLO GLOBE NEWS
— How about a ‘Contract With Republicans?’ – Ann Coulter
http://amarillo.com/opinion/opinion-columnist/2017-08-03/coulter-how-about-contract-republicans

 

FORTUNE
— The Trump Administration Is Taking on Affirmative Action in Colleges
http://fortune.com/video/2017/08/04/affirmative-action-in-college/

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— This Is the Wrong Way to Fight Inequality – RACHEL M. COHEN  (DIERSEN: Democrats fight inequality by screwing Republicans. What would your superiors say that they did to fight inequality?  My Democrat GAO superiors would stress that they forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.  My Democrat IRS superiors would stress that they did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat Post Office superiors would stress that they forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.  My aforesaid Democrat superiors would stress that the aforesaid adverse actions that they took against me directly benefited their employees who were poor, and especially their poor employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran.)
https://newrepublic.com/article/144182/wrong-way-fight-inequality

August 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Preckwinkle suing IRMA for delaying soda tax, claiming $17 million in damages
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/preckwinkle-suing-irma-for-delaying-soda-tax-claiming-$17-million-in-damages/2273374/

 

NBC5
— Governor Rauner Hires New ‘Body Man’ Anthony Galullo After Controversy – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/governor-bruce-rauner-hires-new-body-man-following-controversy-438336363.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump set to embark on 1st vacation since inauguration – AP  (DIERSEN: Vacations are expensive. Your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and his wife are not planning any kind of vacation. My $50,856/year pension is only 41% of the $122,991 that I earned in 1997 in today’s dollars. I have at least $72,135 less each year or $6,011 less each month or $1,387 less each week or $198 less each day to spend on vacations because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. I went on vacations in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1977.  My wife and I went on many vacations, typically four each year, 1978-1992 in connection with her business trips to luxury resorts all across America. Of course, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were beyond furious about that.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/271750701-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump picks John Lausch to be new U.S. attorney for Chicago – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-john-lausch-picked-for-us-attorney-0803-met-20170803-story.html
— Elmhurst and Hinsdale Republicans (Paul Fichtner and Laura LaPlaca) among those eyeing Bellock’s seat – Kimberly Fornek
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elmhurst/news/ct-dhd-bellock-seat-tl-0810-20170803-story.html
— Democratic governor candidate Drury compares Speaker Madigan to Lord Voldemort – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-scott-drury-governor-campaign-met-0804-20170803-story.html
— Secret Service vacates Trump Tower command post in lease dispute with president’s company – Carol D. Leonnig, , David A. Fahrenthold and Jonathan O’Connell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-secret-service-vacates-trump-tower-20170803-story.html
— West Virginia governor, a Democrat, expected to announce switch to GOP at Trump rally – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-west-virginia-governor-party-switch-20170803-story.html
— ‘It’s for the children!’ CPS’ crushing debt, that is – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-chicago-schools-debt-cps-emanuel-edit-0804-jm-20170803-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump picks John Lausch to be Chicago’s next U.S. Attorney – Jon Seidel and Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/trump-picks-john-lausch-to-be-chicagos-next-u-s-attorney/
— Gov. Rauner again seeks to pit Chicago against rest of Illinois – AP  (DIERSEN: Who pits others against you?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes pit individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors AGAINST THOSE THAT ARE Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gov-rauner-again-seeks-to-pit-chicago-against-rest-of-illinois/
— Trump starts 17-day vacation Friday at private golf club – AP  (DIERSEN: Vacations are expensive. Your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and his wife are not planning any kind of vacation. My $50,856/year pension is only 41% of the $122,991 that I earned in 1997 in today’s dollars. I have at least $72,135 less each year or $6,011 less each month or $1,387 less each week or $198 less each day to spend on vacations because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. I went on vacations in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1977.  My wife and I went on many vacations, typically four each year, 1978-1992 in connection with her business trips to luxury resorts all across America. Of course, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were beyond furious about that.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-starts-17-day-vacation-friday-at-private-golf-club/
— Pentagon, White House begin talks on new transgender military policy – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/pentagon-white-house-begin-talks-on-new-transgender-military-policy/
— Since when did ‘cosmopolitan’ become an insult? – Dan Mihalopoulos (DIERSEN: I should write a book about cosmopolitan people who look down on me. They stress that I am 100% German national origin and that all my ancestors came to America during the 1840s and 1850s from what is now Germany. However, according to DNA Ancestry at http://dna.ancestry.com, my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/mihalopoulos-since-when-did-cosmopolitan-become-an-insult/
— Trump berated Mexican president in testy ‘wall’ call: Washington Post
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/trump-berated-mexican-president-in-wall-call-washington-post/
— ‘Give me your tired, your poor’? Give me a break, Trump aide suggests
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/give-me-your-tired-your-poor-give-me-a-break-trump-aide-suggests/
— Make sure only Americans cast our ballots – Editorial  (DIERSEN: How many attempts have been to hack your election commission?  How many of those hacks were successful?  According to the DuPage County Election Commission (DCEC), only 137 in my precinct voted for Trump, but 211 voted for Clinton.  That is inconsistent with the precinct’s voting history. I am considering asking the DCEC to allow me to look at the actual ballots to verify the 137 and 211 numbers.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-make-sure-only-americans-cast-our-ballots/
— Working for Trump seems to be bad for your health – S.E. Cupp
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/cupp-trumps-white-house-a-revolving-door-of-staffers/

 

DAILY HERALD
— GOP plan to slash legal immigration wins Trump’s support – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170803/news/308039948/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In an editorial unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps use people in West Chicago to encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170803/west-chicago-church-members-vow-to-continue-immigration-hunger-strike
— New Hampshire is no ‘drug-infested den,’ state leaders say – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170803/news/308039850/
— Norman Rockwell Museum building considered as pot dispensary – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170803/news/308039900/
— Lauzen urges cuts to cover Kane County’s projected $6 million shortfall – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170803/lauzen-urges-cuts-to-cover-kane-countys-projected-6-million-shortfall
— Brew Fest returns to Wheaton’s Memorial Park – Nicole Kapala  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who work against me because I do not promote booze.  Most, if not virtually all of those who work against me a) drink lots of booze, b) want to drink lots of booze, c) want to make lots of money selling booze, and/or d) want to generate lots of tax revenue from the sale of booze.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170803/brew-fest-returns-to-wheatons-memorial-park

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Preckwinkle demands $17 million from pop tax foes – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170803/BLOGS02/170809929/preckwinkle-demands-17-million-from-pop-tax-foes

 

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Hultgren, Roskam speak in Geneva while protestors demonstrate outside – Sandy Bressner
http://www.kcchronicle.com/lists/2017/08/03/6c9c376903264b2195e908e5df225b2f/index.xml?page=1

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Mitchell says he will not seek re-election – RYAN VOYLES
http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/state-rep-bill-mitchell-says-he-will-not-seek-re/article_b92718d2-1fb4-5fc1-8726-57df80cb2692.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Republican state Rep. Mitchell to retire – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-08-03/republican-state-rep-mitchell-retire.html

 

WJBD RADIO
— What’s in the Trump-backed immigration bill
http://www.wjbdradio.com/world-news/2017/08/03/whats-in-the-trump-backed-immigration-bill

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Chicago, Alton papers back Rauner in school funding battle – Caitlin Nordahl
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511168850-chicago-alton-papers-back-rauner-in-school-funding-battle
— Pritzker values politics over public schools, GOP argues – Caitlin Nordahl
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511168852-pritzker-values-politics-over-public-schools-gop-argues

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Strategy 2017: From Outrage to Action [Conference] August 18th & 19th in Elmhurst! – Jane Carrell and Carol Davis
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/07/conference-from-strategy-to-action/
— Why is Socialism Being Promoted by Conservative Christian Outlets? – Joe Carter  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” talk and act like they are operatives or dupes for the Democrat Party.)
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/08/why-is-socialism-being-promoted-by-conservative-christian-outlets/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Immigrant groups thank Rauner for committing to sign TRUST Act  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote the Trust Act are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/03/immigrant-groups-thank-rauner-for-committing-to-sign-trust-act/
— Pritzker criticizes DPI, plans to open regional offices to help down-ballot candidates
https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/03/pritzker-criticizes-dpi-plans-to-open-regional-offices-to-help-down-ballot-candidates/

 

CNS NEWS
— Levin: Purpose of Immigration Is to Benefit American Citizenry – Not the Alien Foreigner – Gage Cohen
http://www.cnsnews.com/blog/gage-cohen/levin-purpose-immigration-benefit-american-citizenry-not-alien-foreigner

 

GOPUSA
— Abortion advocates blast Democratic campaign boss for denying pro-choice ‘litmus test’ (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the many RINO activists, RINO candidates, RINO party leaders, RINO elected officials, RINO major donors, RINO political consultants, RINO etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who focus on destroying Republicans like me who support the right to life plank in the Republican Party’s platform.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=27989
— If you don’t support DACA, Lindsey Graham doesn’t want your vote  (DIERSEN: Graham got elected as a Republican. If you get yourself elected as a Republican, you obligate yourself to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28094
— #CALEXIT would be a truly golden idea  (DIERSEN: If California seceded, would it vote to become part of Mexico?  If California became part of Mexico, would Mexico then demand surrender of Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, etc.?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28131
(FROM THE ARTICLE: California could secede from the United States. Signatures are being hurriedly gathered for a 2018 ballot initiative that would begin the process of independence for the Golden State.)
— Hate speech from California imam draws little notice
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28097

 

BREITBART
— Seven Facts About Donald Trump’s Merit-Based Immigration Reform – NEIL MUNRO
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/seven-facts-donald-trumps-merit-based-immigration-reform/
— More Leaks: Washington Post Publishes Transcripts of Donald Trump’s Calls to Mexico and Australia – CHARLIE SPIERING  (DIERSEN: Since I became an elected Republican Precinct Committeeman and the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs have blamed me for everything that has been “leaked” in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I should sue any individual, any organization, any company, any government, and any country that calls me a leaker.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/03/more-leaks-transcripts-of-donald-trumps-calls-to-mexico-and-australia-published-by-washington-post/

 

PJ MEDIA
— College Protesters Demand Peers Pay Them for ‘Emotional Labor’ – TOM KNIGHTON
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/08/02/college-protesters-demand-peers-pay-them-for-emotional-labor/

 

THE BLAZE
— Wisconsin university seeking new staff to help eradicate oppression of LGBT students of color – Sara Gonzales
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/03/wisconsin-university-seeking-new-staff-to-help-eradicate-oppression-of-lgbt-students-of-color/

 

DAILY WIRE
— NEVER FORGET: Leftists Gushed Over Venezuela’s Horrific Socialist Dictators – BEN SHAPIRO
http://www.dailywire.com/news/19259/never-forget-leftists-gushed-over-venezuelas-ben-shapiro#

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— PUBLIC SCHOOL IS CHILD ABUSE  Mason Weaver calls government education centers ‘slave training camps’
http://www.wnd.com/2017/08/public-school-is-child-abuse/

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS QUITTING OVER “COMPLETE AND UTTER DISDAIN FOR OUR EXPERTISE” – Robert Spencer  (DIERSEN: GAO audits IRS. Much of what IRS Revenue Officers do is similar to what GAO Analysts do including interviewing, data gathering, data summary, data analysis, developing recommendations, and report writing.  In 1980, my Democrat GAO superiors showed their complete and utter disdain for what I had a) learned by working for IRS’s Collection Division for almost 9 years 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173, b) learned by passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, c) learned by earning a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, d) learned by earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, and e) learned by earning a bachelor’s degree from NIU in 1970 a) by forcing me to take an $18,847 (21%) pay cut to transfer, that is, a downgrade from GS-12 Step 5, currently $90,173, to GS-9 Step 10, currently $71,326, b) by keeping me off audits of IRS 1980-1995, c) by forcing the GAO manager who had hired me, gotten me assigned to audits of IRS in 1996, and gotten me promoted to GS-13, currently $94,610, in 1986, and d) by keeping me off audits of IRS 1989 until they succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997.)
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/267463/state-department-officials-quitting-over-complete-robert-spencer

 

DAILY CALLER
— Poll: Bashing Trump Is Not Working For Flake In His Home State – Henry Rodgers  (DIERSEN: Who are the biggest “Republican” Trump bashers in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, in your municipality, and in your precinct?)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/03/poll-bashing-trump-is-not-working-for-flake-in-his-home-state/
— Government Employees Earn Almost Double The Average American – Thomas Phippen  (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/01/government-employees-earn-almost-double-the-average-american/
— ‘Armed And Dangerous’ Fancypants College Professor Menaces Chicago After Brutal Murder – Eric Owens
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/03/armed-and-dangerous-fancypants-college-professor-menaces-chicago-after-brutal-murder/
— Poll: Most Americans Don’t View Black Lives Matter Favorably – Amber Randall
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/03/poll-most-americans-dont-view-black-lives-matter-favorably/
— FACT CHECK: Do You Have To Speak English To Be Naturalized? – HOLMES LYBRAND (DIERSEN: Trump should immediately end printing election ballots in any language other than English.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/03/fact-check-do-you-have-to-speak-english-to-be-naturalized/
— Scarborough Says Acosta’s Words Sounded Like Something Out Of ‘Mein Kampf’ – Nick Givas  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/03/scarborough-says-acostas-words-sounded-like-something-out-of-mein-kampf/
— Someone Leaked Classified Transcripts Of Trump’s Phone Calls With Foreign Leaders – Chuck Ross  (DIERSEN: Since I became an elected Republican Precinct Committeeman and the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs have blamed me for everything that has been “leaked” in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I should sue any individual, any organization, any company, any government, and any country that calls me a leaker.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/03/someone-leaked-classified-transcripts-of-trumps-phone-calls-with-foreign-leaders/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— In Defense of Meritocracy – Max Bloom  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always been furious that I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. They are especially furious that I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 and that I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981 when I was 32.)
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/450101/american-meritocracy-needs-reform-not-replacement

 

THE HILL
— Republicans will completely control 26 states – REID WILSON
http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/345232-republicans-will-completely-control-a-quarter-of-the-states

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps oppose efforts to stop illegal immigration.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-sanctuary-city-crackdown-faces-resistance-in-unexpected-places-1501761600

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— See how iconic vehicles, including the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang have evolved over time – KEVIN BARR
http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/street-smarts/evolution-of-corvette-mini-mustang-aston-martin-sl-class-article-1.3381649

 

FED SMITH
— American Federation of Government Employees Still the Most Corrupt Union in the U.S.A. – Bob Gilson
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/08/03/american-federation-government-employees-still-most-corrupt-union-usa/

 

GAO
— GAO’s Gender Identity and Inclusion Group Hosts Panel on Experience of Transgender People
https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/USGAO/2017/08/03/file_attachments/857148/MN4422.pdf

July 31 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Gov. Rauner plans ‘swift action’ on school funding bill
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gov-rauner-plans-swift-action-on-school-funding-bill/2263044/
— No action on school funding bill as IL lawmakers end special session – Craig Wall and Jessica D’Onofrio
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/no-action-on-school-funding-bill-as-il-lawmakers-end-special-session/2263044/
— Scaramucci out as White House communications director – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/scaramucci-out-as-white-house-communications-director/2263973/

 

NBC5
— Senate Democrats Send Governor School Funding Bill
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Senate-Leader-Expected-to-Send-Governor-School-Funding-Bill-437626193.html

 

CBS2
— Senate Sends School Funding Bill To Gov. Rauner – Craig Wall and Jessica D’Onofrio
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/31/senate-sends-school-funding-bill-to-gov-rauner/
— J.B. Pritzker Outlines Plan To Stand Strong Against The President, If Elected Governor – Craig Dellimore  (DIERSEN: What does “stand strong against the President” include?  Does it include officially banishing from Illinois individuals, organizations, and companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?  Members of the aforesaid groups are unofficially banished now.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/31/jb-pritzker-plan-resistance-president-trump/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois school funding at risk as negotiations break down – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/271032228-story
— Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/271115428-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker says he’ll lead Illinois as resistance state to Trump – Rick Pearson (DIERSEN: What does “lead Illinois as resistance state to Trump” include?  Does it include officially banishing from Illinois individuals, organizations, and companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?  Members of the aforesaid groups are unofficially banished now.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-donald-trump-met-0801-20170731-story.html
— Don’t let Rauner and the Tribune mislead you — the Democrats have passed reforms – Michael J. Madigan, speaker, Illinois House of Representatives
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/ct-rauner-michael-madigan-illinois-democrats-reforms-20170731-story.html
— Illinois Senate sends school funding bill Rauner has vowed to veto – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-education-funding-veto-met-0801-20170731-story.html
— Emanuel mum on whether he’ll raise taxes to close 2018 budget shortfall – Hal Dardick and John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-chicago-2018-budget-forecast-met-0801-20170731-story.html
— Kelly shows his clout: Scaramucci out as White House chief of staff moves in – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-anthony-scaramucci-out-20170731-story.html
— Next move is Rauner’s after Senate sends him school funding bill – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-education-funding-veto-met-0801-20170731-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner vows ‘swift action’ on education bill, then opts to sleep on it – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cullerton-says-gov-rauner-to-get-education-bill-today/
— Rahm to Rauner: Sign school bill and get 90 percent of what you want – Fran Spielman and Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/rahm-to-rauner-sign-school-bill-and-get-90-percent-of-what-you-want/
— School funding crisis needn’t become another standoff – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/brown-school-funding-crisis-neednt-become-another-standoff/
— Former chiefs Daley, Skinner chart tough challenges for Kelly – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-former-chiefs-daley-skinner-chart-tough-challenges-for-kelly/
— Cubs fan: Chris Christie’s security threatened to have me locked up – Matthew Hendrickson
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cubs-fan-christie-security-threatened-to-have-me-friends-locked-up/

 

DAILY HERALD
— TRAGIC, OUTRAGEOUS: State cuts 2017 funds for voter registration integrity – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170731/state-cuts-2017-funds-for-voter-registration-integrity
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Local election authorities will lose more than $4.4 million in grant funds this year that pay for, among other things, purging ineligible names from voter registration rolls. But officials say they are used to the roller coaster nature of election funding. Amy Kelly, the assistant to the executive director of the Illinois State Board of Elections, notified county clerks of the bad news at the beginning of July. Six election bodies applied for at least $100,000 from what’s known as the IVRS Lump Sum Grant. In addition to voter registration integrity, the grant helps fund voter registration equipment and corresponding software licensing fees. The grant typically functions as a reimbursement for money already spent for such efforts. The money for 2017 became one of the many funding casualties in the state budget debate.)
— Chicago schools grant criticized by Rauner was put in place by GOP in 1990s – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170731/chicago-schools-grant-criticized-by-rauner-was-put-in-place-by-gop-in-1990s—
— Why organizers say the DuPage County Fair ‘hit it out of the park’ – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170731/why-organizers-say-the-dupage-county-fair-hit-it-out-of-the-park

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Congressmen unveil Obamacare compromise – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170731/BLOGS02/170739995/congressmen-unveil-obamacare-compromise
— City projects lowest deficit in a decade – GREG HINZ  (DIERSEN: When did you suffer your biggest deficits? In 1980, I suffered an $18,847/year (21%) deficit in today’s dollars when my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take a downgrade from GS-12 Step 5 (currently $90,173) to GS-9 Step 10 (currently $71,326) to transfer from IRS to GAO. Since 1997, I have suffered a $72,135/year (59%) deficit in today’s dollars because my Democrat superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer.” In 1997, my GS-13 Step 10 GAO salary was $122,991 in today’s dollars and my Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $50,856.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170731/BLOGS02/170739990/city-projects-lowest-deficit-in-a-decade

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— School funding bill sent to Rauner, but talks break down – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170731/school-funding-bill-sent-to-rauner-but-talks-break-down
— A closer look at Rauner’s world – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: The 20 in Rauner’s world do not include TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, me, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, etc.)
http://files.sj-r.com/media/news/cropped_p4.pdf

 

CANTON DAILY LEDGER
— Unionist announces for state Senate seat: a trend? – Bill Knight  (DIERSEN: Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are vehemently anti-union.  If I sought a government office or a political office, they would shout that I was a union member for almost 12 years.)
http://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/20170731/unionist-announces-for-state-senate-seat-trend

 

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— School funding talks break down, showdown likely – AP
http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/local_news/school-funding-talks-break-down-showdown-likely/article_88bf6492-7634-11e7-9a17-dfb63dd1c51a.html

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Will Illinois Be The Next State To Legalize Recreational Marijuana? – RACHEL OTWELL (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/will-illinois-be-next-state-legalize-recreational-marijuana#stream/0

 

WSIL TV
— Transgender US soldier felt ‘fired’ by Trump’s tweet – AP  (DIERSEN: I felt “fired” a) when my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980; b) when my Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974; and c) when my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/36006872/transgender-soldier-felt-fired-by-trumps-tweet

 

WMAY
— Pritzker Compares Rauner to Trump  (DIERSEN: What about those who hint/imply/argue/shout that Rauner is anti-Trump?  They could cite lots of examples of things that Rauner has said and has not said and has done and has not done to hint/imply/argue/shout that Rauner is anti-Trump.)
http://www.wmay.com/2017/07/31/pritzker-compares-rauner-to-trump/

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— Rauner pits downstate, Chicago schools against each other with special session – Rich Miller
https://rebootillinois.com/2017/07/31/rauner-stokes-regional-tensions-school-funding-special-session/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— LBGT STUDENTS FORCE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO PROFESSOR TO RESIGN
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/lbgt-students-force-art-institute-of-chicago-professor-to-resign.html
— DEMOCRAT GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE KENNEDY WANTS MORE TAXES FOR ILLINOIS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/democrat-gubernatorial-candidate-wants-more-taxes-for-illinois.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP whacks Kennedy over “basket of taxes” comment
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/ilgop-whacks-kennedy-over-basket-of-taxes-comment/
— Madigan says he’ll continue trying to negotiate, blames Rauner
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/madigan-says-hell-continue-trying-to-negotiate/
— “A closer look at Rauner’s world”  (DIERSEN: The 20 in Rauner’s world do not include TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, Illinois Review, me, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, etc.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/a-closer-look-at-rauner%E2%80%99s-world/
— New Do Your Job, Inc. digital ad: “Serious people are questioning whether Governor Rauner has lost it”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/new-do-your-job-inc-digital-ad-serious-people-are-questioning-whether-governor-rauner-has-lost-it/
— ISBE: No schools have submitted plans to delay reopening
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/isbe-no-schools-have-submitted-plans-to-delay-reopening/

 

FOX NEWS
— Steve Cortes on Sanctuary Cities: It’s Racist to Not Protect Americans
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/07/30/sanctuary-city-mayors-racists-not-protecting-americans-steve-cortes

 

GOPUSA
— Leftists don’t appreciate a president who supports cops, not criminals
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=27936

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— JUNE 19, 2017 FLASHBACK: Study supports Trump: 5.7 million noncitizens may have cast illegal votes – Rowan Scarborough
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/19/noncitizen-illegal-vote-number-higher-than-estimat/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Scaramucci Fired Before He Was Even Sworn In – MICHAEL BASTASCH (DIERSEN: Since 1966, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I have always been a bad employee, and that alone caused all my employment problems. In my defense, if I was that bad, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/31/scaramucci-fired-before-he-was-even-sworn-in/
— ‘Betrayal’ — Left-Wingers Furious With Democrats’ Support For Pro-Life Candidates – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/31/betrayal-left-wingers-furious-with-democrats-support-for-pro-life-candidates/
— This Is The Poll Number That Should Have Trump Worried – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/31/trump-dips-below-40-percent-approval-in-most-favorable-poll/
— Scaramucci Was Only Hired To Get Rid Of Priebus – Henry Rodgers
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/31/reports-scaramucci-was-only-hired-to-get-rid-of-priebus/

 

THE HILL
— Dem campaign chief vows no litmus test on abortion – BEN KAMISAR AND REID WILSON (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs who reject the right to life plank in the Republican Party platform and in the Illinois Republican Party platform have always worked very hard against me. I should write a book about them.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/344196-dem-campaign-chief-vows-no-litmus-test-on-abortion
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump abuses power in using public funds for private benefit.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/344627-trump-abuses-power-in-using-public-funds-for-private

 

POLITICO
— Trump ousts Scaramucci as communications director – TARA PALMERI
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/31/trump-ousts-scaramucci-as-communications-director-241172

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Anthony Scaramucci Out At White House After A Whirlwind 10 Days – Paige Lavender  (DIERSEN: Since 1966, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I have always been a bad employee, and that alone caused all my employment problems. In my defense, if I was that bad, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/anthony-scaramucci-out-as-communications-director_us_597f78abe4b00bb8ff38849f

 

CNN
— Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director
http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/31/politics/anthony-scaramucci/index.html

 

MSN
— The Final Humiliation of Reince Priebus – Molly Ball  (DIERSEN: What humiliations have you suffered? My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. My Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968. I am no longer the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, or an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that I caused all of the aforesaid humiliation.)
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/the-final-humiliation-of-reince-priebus/ar-AApaurt

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Removes Anthony Scaramucci From Communications Director Role – MAGGIE HABERMAN, MICHAEL D. SHEAR and GLENN THRUSH
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/31/us/politics/anthony-scaramucci-white-house.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Anthony Scaramucci removed as White House communications director – Abby Phillip and Damian Paletta
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/07/31/anthony-scaramucci-removed-as-white-house-communications-director/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Illinois Lawmakers Send Education Bill to Governor  Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has vowed to veto bill, setting stage for another clash – Quint Forgey
https://www.wsj.com/articles/illinois-lawmakers-send-education-bill-to-governor-1501541215
— Scaramucci Removed as White House Communications Director at Kelly’s Urging  Move comes 10 days after Wall Street financier took the job – Rebecca Ballhaus and  Michael C. Bender
https://www.wsj.com/articles/scaramucci-removed-as-white-house-communications-director-1501526781
— U.S. Freezes Assets of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro  The Treasury Department cites human rights violations  (DIERSEN: Who wants governments to freeze your assets?  My critics/opponents would love it if they could get the City of Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, and the United States of America to freeze my assets. Just kidding, but not completely.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-freezes-assets-of-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro-1501529960

 

FORTUNE
— Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Give John Kelly the Support Reince Preibus Never Had – Bloomberg  (DIERSEN: Who has supported you at work? My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and got me promoted to GS-13 in 1986 (currently $94,610).  My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manage who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974.)
http://fortune.com/2017/07/31/ivanka-trump-jared-kushner-john-kelly-reince-priebus/

 

MADISON
— Will You End Up Working During Retirement? Chances Are, Yes. – Maurie Backman (DIERSEN: I would be working if I had to replace some or all of the $72,135/year in today’s dollars that I have lost and will forever lose because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. In today’s dollars, my GAO salary was $122,991/year, but my Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $50,856/year.)
http://host.madison.com/business/investment/markets-and-stocks/will-you-end-up-working-during-retirement-chances-are-yes/article_357cc3c9-b071-59f3-be6f-fb40e7c0ba4e.html

 

MUSTANG AND FORDS
— First Display Vehicles Confirmed for New Mustang Museum  The museum has confirmed several milestone vehicles are to be displayed at the museum’s launch – Mark Houlahan
http://www.mustangandfords.com/news/1707-first-display-vehicles-confirmed-for-new-mustang-museum/

 

CALIFORNIA POLITICAL REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Cox writes a nasty article about John Cox.
http://www.capoliticalreview.com/top-stories/nutty-john-cox-for-california-governor/

July 31 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Monday is deadline for Illinois school funding bill – Jessica D’Onofrio
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/monday-is-deadline-for-illinois-school-funding-bill/2263044/

 

NBC5
— Senate Leader Expected to Send Governor School Funding Bill
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Senate-Leader-Expected-to-Send-Governor-School-Funding-Bill-437626193.html

 

CBS2
— Governor Expected To Get Education Funding Plan, Issue Prompt Veto
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/31/education-funding-senate-bill-1-amendatory-veto-governor-bruce-rauner/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner expected to finally receive, quickly veto school funding bill today
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-education-funding-20170731-story.html
— FRONT PAGE: CPS buys short-term relief with bonds that will carry costs for decades – Juan Perez Jr. and Peter Matuszak
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/ct-chicago-school-long-term-bond-cost-met-20170731-story.html
— Eligible veterans benefit from the Aid and Attendance pension – Elliot Raphaelson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201707181556–tms–savingsgctnzy-a20170718-20170718-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The objective of this pension is to provide financial aid to veterans who have served on active duty during war-time, even if only one day was served during their time of duty, to help offset the cost of long-term care. Specifically, veterans who need assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and other activities may be eligible. Veterans who are bed-ridden, or have limited eyesight may also be eligible, as well as veterans who are patients in a nursing homes and/or assisted living facilities for either physical or mental conditions.)
— Want to be happier? It’s going to cost you. – Ashley V. Whillans, Elizabeth W. Dunn  (DIERSEN: When were you happier?  I was happier 1972-1974 when IRS promoted me from GS-7, currently $44,853, to GS-12, currently $79,563; but then, my Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the manager who had promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. I was happier 1986-1988 when GAO assigned me to audits of IRS and promoted to GS-13, currently $94,610; but then, my Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the manager who had hired me, who had gotten me assigned to audits of IRS, and who had promoted me.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-happy-outsource-cooking-cleaning-20170728-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— President Trump convenes Cabinet with new chief of staff – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/donald-trump-swears-in-new-chief-of-staff-john-kelly/
— Donald Trump insists there’s no chaos at White House – Bill Ruminski
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/donald-trump-insists-theres-no-chaos-at-white-house/
— White House to Senate: Pass health bill now or else – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/white-house-pushes-to-pursue-gop-health-care-bill/

 

DAILY HERALD
— New state lawmaker John Curran won’t get third pension – Robert Sanchez  (DIERSEN: When have you suffered big losses of income?  In 1980, when I was 31 years old, the Democrats who ran GAO succeeded in forcing me to suffer an $18,847/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO. I had been a GS-12 Step 5 (currently $90,173/year) at IRS and became a GS-9 Step 10 at GAO (currently $71,326/year). In 1997, when I was 49 years old, the Democrats who ran GAO succeeded in forcing me to suffer a $72,135 (59%) loss of income for in today’s dollars for the rest of my life by forcing me to take their early retirement “offer.” I had been a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $122,991) at GAO and became a Civil Service Retirement System retiree (currently $50,856/year).  My critics/opponents stress that since 2010, I have gotten Social Security (currently $2,028/year).)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170731/new-state-lawmaker-curran-wont-get-third-pension
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Curran will receive an annual salary of $67,836 as a state senator. Previously, he was being paid roughly $130,000 annually as an assistant state’s attorney and $51,081 a year as a county board member. In addition to changing jobs, Curran chose not to enroll in the pension fund covering the Illinois General Assembly. “I have turned it down,” he said. Curran said he made that decision “because I truly believe that’s what my constituents would want.” Still, he’s going to get two pensions.)
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PHOTOS OF FITZGERALD AND MCCAIN: Fitzgerald praises McCain  Senator ‘stepped into the shoes of the lion’ – Kerry Lester (DIERSEN: GAO works for Congress. All during the time (2000-2005) that Diersen v. GAO (https://gopillinois.com/documents/) was pending in the federal courts in Chicago, Dennis Hastert was the Speaker of the House, Peter Fitzgerald was my U.S. Senator, and Henry Hyde was my U.S. Representative.  One could conclude that Hastert, Fitzgerald, and Hyde sided with the Democrats who ran GAO, that is, that Hastert, Fitzgerald, and Hyde favored patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid a) because Fitzgerald appointed both the district court judge in the case (Amy St. Eve) and the attorney who represented GAO (Patrick Fitzgerald), b) because GAO never offered to settle, c) because the district court denied my 7th Amendment rights and granted GAO summary judgment, and d) because the appellate court upheld that decision. Hyde may have tried to help me with my lawsuit against GAO because in 1989, he intervened for me, and if he had not done that, the Democrats who ran GAO back then might have succeeded in getting rid of me.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always sided with the Democrats who ran/run GAO.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170731/fitzgerald-mccain-stepped-into-the-shoes-of-the-lion
http://e-edition.dailyherald.com/launch.aspx?eid=22ec4a39-29d6-4713-98b5-d53feeb53da3
— Transgender soldier fears life setback after Trump’s tweet – AP  (DIERSEN: What life setbacks have you suffered? In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint.  In 1997, when I was 49 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer.” My Democrat GAO superiors were under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170731/news/307319977/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Too soon to wonder about President Pence? Maybe. But . . . – ADAM WREN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170729/ISSUE01/170729856

 

WBEZ
— Is Notoriously Segregated Chicago Becoming More Integrated? – Adeshina Emmanuel, Carolina Cruz, Reuben Unrau  (DIERSEN: Democrats used to encourage integration, but now they encourage segregation. Democrats want minorities to consolidate and to concentrate their voting power to defeat Republicans.)
https://www.wbez.org/shows/curious-city/is-notoriously-segregated-chicago-becoming-integrated/5dc5045b-6b0d-41c9-81b7-ecc52b76a222

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Andrew Gasser preaches unity despite $21,000 in legal fees, ongoing disputes – Jordan J. Wilson
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/07/29/algonquin-township-highway-commissioner-andrew-gasser-preaches-unity-despite-21-000-in-legal-fees-ongoing-disputes/debvpla/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Senate Bill 1 is needed to end education inequality – Kathi Griffin and Dan Montgomery  (DIERSEN: For Democrats, to end inequality is to use government to take more money away from those who have more money and to give that money to those who have less money.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170730/guest-column-senate-bill-1-is-needed-to-end-education-inequality

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Prep, not pep, the focus of Wheaton Tea Party event – Justin Stoltzfus
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511164911-prep-not-pep-the-focus-of-wheaton-tea-party-event

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Bloomington’s Mayor Renner has city pay for girlfriend’s Japan trip – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/07/bloomingtons-mayor-renner-has-city-pay-for-girlfriends-japan-trip/
— Bloomington’s Mayor Renner threatens suit over exposure of Truth, demands apology – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/07/bloomington-mayor-renner-threatens-suit-over-exposure-of-truth-demands-apology/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DESPITE BEING BROKE, ILLINOIS STILL WANTS TO SPEND MORE MONEY ON ABORTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/despite-being-broke-illinois-still-wants-to-spend-more-money-on-abortion.html
— REICK: CHICAGO MESSES ITS BED, THEN ASKS US TO CLEAN IT UP
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/reick-chicago-messes-its-bed-then-asks-us-to-clean-it-up.html
— BERG: ILLINOIS JOB GROWTH IS….SLOW
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/berg-illinois-job-growth-isslow.html
— THORNER: FREE MARKET ROAD SHOW EXAMINES THE WORLD AFTER BREXIT AND TRUMP
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/thorner-free-market-road-show-examines-the-world-after-brexit-and-trump.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives denounces suggested school funding deal
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/ives-denounces-suggested-school-funding-deal/
— A comparison of Trump and Rauner, and Pritzker jumps in hard
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/a-comparison-of-trump-and-rauner-and-pritzker-jumps-in-hard/
— Some reliable Madigan haters begin to turn on the governor
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/some-reliable-madigan-haters-begin-to-turn-on-the-governor/
— Rauner vows to “oppose this tax hike until it’s gone”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/rauner-vows-to-oppose-this-tax-hike-until-it%e2%80%99s-gone/
— The stunning costs of CPS borrowing
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/the-stunning-costs-of-cps-borrowing/

 

GOPUSA
— Trump threatens to halt Obamacare subsidies to Congress and insurance companies
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=27915
— Agitators stage protest in favor of illegal aliens  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who love illegal aliens as much if more that they hate individuals like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=27924
— Government Waste is Alive and Well  (DIERSEN: GAO is supposed to fight government waste, but the Democrats who ran GAO’s Chicago office 1980-1997 wasted me, wasted my career, and forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=27949

 

FOX NEWS
— Why the media prefer Kelly over Priebus – Howard Kurtz  (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents prefer those who replaced me as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, a GAO employee, etc.  My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that the aforesaid organizations are doing much better now that they have gotten rid of me.)
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/31/white-house-shakeup-watch-why-media-prefer-kelly-over-priebus.html

 

DAILY CALLER
— Ivanka Wants People To Expect Less Of Her – Alex Pfeiffer  (DIERSEN: While I worked for IRS 1971-1989 and for GAO 1980-1997, extremely few of my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates earned job-related masters degrees, job-related professional certifications, or job-related professional licenses. Instead, they used the job-related masters degrees that I earned in 1976, 1980, and 1997, the job-related professional certifications that I earned in 1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997, and the job-related professional license that I earned in 1981 TO EXPECT MUCH MORE OUT OF ME.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/30/report-ivanka-wants-people-to-expect-less-of-her/

 

RED STATE
— Reince Priebus Helped Bring Us Trump, So Good Riddance To Him – Jay Caruso
http://www.redstate.com/jaycaruso/2017/07/30/reince-priebus-helped-bring-us-trump-good-riddance/

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— It’s Time To Drain The Swamp In The GOP – George Rasley (DIERSEN: In Illinois, if Republican voters disagree with Trump, disagree with other Republican elected/appointed officials, disagree with the leaders of the Republican Party, disagree with the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), disagree with the leaders of their Republican county party, and/or disagree with the leaders of their Republican township/ward party, THEY TAKE IT OUT ON THEIR REPUBLICAN PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN/CAPTAIN. THEY HINT/IMPLY/ARGUE/SHOUT THAT REPUBLICAN PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN/CAPTAINS PUT ALL THE AFORESAID INDIVIDUALS INTO PLACE. In Illinois, Republican voters can stress that they are barred from directly electing members of the IRP State Central Committee. The IRP SCC runs the IRP.)
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/26151

 

THE HILL
— Trump fuels doubts over GOP’s agenda – ALEXANDER BOLTON (DIERSEN: What is your agenda? My agenda is to defend and advance the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes cast many doubts over that agenda. They stress that I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, a Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, etc.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/344548-trump-fuels-doubts-over-gops-agenda

 

POLITICO
— Lawsuits could force feds to pay Obamacare insurers  The companies claim the federal government owes them billions from a program meant to stabilize Obamacare marketplaces. – PAUL DEMKO
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/30/lawsuits-obamacare-insurers-241112
— Hackers descend on Las Vegas to expose voting machine flaws – KEVIN COLLIER (DIERSEN: How many attempts have been to hack your election commission?  How many of those hacks were successful?  According to the DuPage County Election Commission (DCEC), only 137 in my precinct voted for Trump, but 211 voted for Clinton.  That is inconsistent with the precinct’s voting history. I am considering asking the DCEC to allow me to look at the actual ballots to verify the 137 and 211 numbers.)
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/30/hackers-voting-machines-las-vegas-241130
— McCain Once Almost Left the GOP. What About Now?  Years ago, he seriously considered defecting. Would he do it again? – PHILIP SHENON  (DIERSEN: If you are not going to defend and advance the Republican Party platform, you should leave the party.  Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.)
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/07/30/mccain-once-almost-left-the-gop-what-about-now-215437

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— SESSIONS INTENDS TO HOLD ON TO THE JOB HE LOVES (DIERSEN: I “loved” my job working for GAO notwithstanding the fact that my Democrat GAO superiors always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.)
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/L/LT_SESSIONS_DIGS_IN?SITE=AP&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2017-07-30-10-33-21

 

REUTERS
— Republicans call on new Trump chief of staff to fix White House chaos  (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents prefer those who replaced me as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, a GAO employee, etc.  My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that the aforesaid organizations are doing much better now that they have gotten rid of me.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-idUSKBN1AF0S7?il=0
— Putin bans VPNs to stop Russians accessing prohibited websites  (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents a) want to stop everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and from visiting www.gopillinois.com and b) want to force everyone to read their emails and to visit their websites.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-internet-idUSKBN1AF0QI

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Goes Rogue  He was always an outsider. But now he’s cut all ties to the establishment. – MATTHEW CONTINETTI
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/31/opinion/donald-trump-reince-priebus-firing.html
— What the ‘Government Schools’ Critics Really Mean – KATHERINE STEWART  (DIERSEN: Democrat educators focus on cranking out “good little Democrats.”)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/31/opinion/donald-trump-school-choice-criticism.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Republican asks “Who Ate Republicans’ Brains?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/31/opinion/republicans-trumpcare-obamacare-lies.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s warped view of loyalty and the conceit of ‘the Oct. 8th coalition’ – James Hohmann
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/daily-202/2017/07/31/daily-202-trump-s-warped-view-of-loyalty-and-the-conceit-of-the-oct-8th-coalition/597ea60230fb045fdaef100e/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Donald Trump Deepens GOP Divide  President’s turbulent week fuels frustration in his party, though core supporters remain loyal – Siobhan Hughes and  Thomas M. Burton
https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-deepens-gop-divide-1501458066
— Hacker Cracks Voting Machine in Less Than 2 Hours  At demonstration to test security of election technology, a computer specialist exploits an old Windows XP flaw – Robert McMillan and  Byron Tau  (DIERSEN: How many attempts have been to hack your election commission?  How many of those hacks were successful?  According to the DuPage County Election Commission (DCEC), only 137 in my precinct voted for Trump, but 211 voted for Clinton.  That is inconsistent with the precinct’s voting history. I am considering asking the DCEC to allow me to look at the actual ballots to verify the 137 and 211 numbers.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/hacker-cracks-voting-machine-in-less-than-2-hours-1501357973

 

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE: Can a president at war with both Republicans and Democrats govern? – Susan Page
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/07/30/analysis-can-president-without-party-govern/523535001/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR GRAPHIC: Marijuana’s legalization fuels black market in other states – Trevor Hughes  (DIERSEN: The more that pot is pushed legally, the more that pot is pushed illegally.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/07/31/marijuana-black-market/507417001/
— What’s the big deal with legal pot? No one knows yet – Trevor Hughes  (DIERSEN: If you push pot, you push destruction.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/07/31/marijuana-social-consequences/507384001/
— Tired of the corporate grind? A welder’s torch may be your ticket – Paul Davidson  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. The more of the following that you are, the more that working for the federal government is a grind: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider (except Bill Clinton), and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/07/31/tired-corporate-grind-welders-torch-may-your-ticket/518006001/

 

DAILY BEAST
— How Mexican Cartels Prey on Chicago’s Chaos  As Mexico’s cartels manage to get more and more heroin into the U.S. each year, Chicago’s gangs are scrambling to be the ones to distribute it. – Jeremy Kryt
http://www.thedailybeast.com/how-mexican-cartels-prey-on-chicagos-chaos

 

INC.
— Let’s Align Habits To Organizational Values  Companies spend a lot of time and energy developing statements of purpose and values for their people to live by. Yet often these efforts don’t bring about any change in behaviors. – Adam Fridman  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. If you do not promote the Democrat Party platform, they try to not hire you, but if you get hired anyway like I did, they do everything that they can to get rid of you including getting rid of those who hired and/or promoted you, always having you under investigation, not promoting you, forcing you to take a big pay cut to transfer between federal agencies, giving you unrealistic performance expectations, giving you bad assignments, giving you bad superiors, giving you bad supervisors, giving you bad coworkers, giving you bad subordinates, giving you unfair performance appraisals, always ranking you low for pay-for-performance purposes, and forcing you to take their early retirement “offer.”)
https://www.inc.com/adam-fridman/lets-align-habits-to-organizational-values.html

 

FED SMITH
— Bill Would Prevent VA From Rehiring Previously Fired Employees – Ian Smith  (DIERSEN: 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.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/07/30/bill-prevent-va-rehiring-previously-fired-employees/

 

RUSMUSSEN REPORTS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries oppose the Border Wall?  ANSWER: Those that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/immigration/july_2017/most_voters_say_no_to_border_wall
— Most Democrats, GOP Voters Don’t Agree With Party Leaders  (DIERSEN: In Illinois, if Republican voters disagree with Trump, disagree with other Republican elected/appointed officials, disagree with the leaders of the Republican Party, disagree with the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), disagree with the leaders of their Republican county party, and/or disagree with the leaders of their Republican township/ward party, THEY TAKE IT OUT ON THEIR REPUBLICAN PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN/CAPTAIN. THEY HINT/IMPLY/ARGUE/SHOUT THAT REPUBLICAN PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN/CAPTAINS ELECTED/APPOINTED THE AFORESAID PARTY LEADERS. In Illinois, Republican voters can stress that they are barred from directly electing members of the IRP State Central Committee. The IRP SCC runs the IRP.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/july_2017/most_democrats_gop_voters_don_t_agree_with_party_leaders

July 28 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois’ political machine is still humming – Austin Berg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-berg-column-st-0728-20170727-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN: If old library becomes landmark, city would be forced to buy it, mayor says – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-library-preservation-mayor-response-st-0728-20170726-story.html
— Wisconsin won Foxconn factory, but Illinois won’t lose out – Robert Reed
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/ct-foxconn-illinois-wins-robert-reed–0730-biz-20170727-column.html
— Wall Street agency: Chicago will need $1.3 billion more for pensions by 2023 – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-pensions-kroll-report-20170728-story.html
— Officers who responded to Steve Scalise shooting receive Medal of Valor – Ellie Silverman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-steve-scalise-shooting-medal-of-valor-20170727-story.html
— ‘A wonderful, loving family’: Boy dies from Beecher crash that killed pregnant mother, 2 brothers – Zak Koeske, Alicia Fabbre  (DIERSEN: My outstanding parents had me baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete in 1948. They sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, then sent me to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod, and then had me confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran (MSL) at Hope Lutheran Church in 1962.  I should write a book about those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who viciously demonize, viciously denigrate, and viciously condemn MSLs as being “too conservative.”)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-third-boy-dead-beecher-crash-tl-0727-20170727-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On Thursday evening, about 200 people gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete to pray for the Schmidt family. The family was headed to Vacation Bible School at the church when the wreck occurred. “I believe you all understand when I say I wish we weren’t here,” Pastor Frank Italiano told his congregation. . .The service was the second one for the family. On Wednesday night, 200 people gathered at Firemen’s Park for a prayer vigil, where two local pastors offered prayers, blessings and a message of hope. The solemn event was organized by a group of local mothers who did not know the Schmidt family but were touched by the tragedy.)
— What Trump’s attacks on Sessions can teach employees dealing with aggressive bosses – Ally Marotti
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-trump-sessions-bullying-boss-0728-biz-20170727-story.html
— Will Congress help companies use forced arbitration to undercut consumers? – Lauren Saunders
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-wells-fargo-consumers-congress-perspec-0728-jm-20170727-story.html
— GOP blame-game begins after Senate sinks Obamacare repeal bill – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-obamacare-repeal-20170728-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Scaramucci battles White House leaks with kerosene and match – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/scaramucci-doubles-down-on-complaints-of-leaks/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps and anti-Sessions promote LGBTQ activity.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-squabbling-trump-and-sessions-team-up-against-lgbtq-people/
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/allow-transgender-people-to-be-their-best-and-most-honorable-selves/
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/col-jennifer-pritzker-trumps-transgender-ban-a-huge-step-backward/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump succeeding in breaking Republicans’ spirit.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/charen-trump-succeeding-in-breaking-republicans-spirit/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Tollway wants higher I-90 speeds, but officials warn of confusion – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170728/tollway-wants-higher-i-90-speeds-but-officials-warn-of-confusion
— Kane Co. sheriff helps trim deficit; Lauzen calls for same from others – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170726/news/170729251/
— The truth behind business migration – John Carpenter, President and CEO, Choose DuPage, Lisle
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170728/the-truth-behind-business-migration

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Kinzinger rips Trump over transgender tweet – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170727/BLOGS02/170729873/kinzinger-rips-trump-over-transgender-tweet

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Why not Illinois?  Illinois not only isn’t competitive with neighboring states, it’s also not trying to be competitive with neighboring states – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-07-28/why-not-illinois.html

 

CANTON DAILY LEDGER
— Incomes getting more unequal, tied to anti-union efforts – Bill Knight (DIERSEN: Virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) want cheap labor, b) hate unions, c) hate past, present, and future union members, and d) want wages and benefits to be cut for everyone but themselves.  They stress that I was a union member for almost 12 years.)
http://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/20170727/incomes-getting-more-unequal-tied-to-anti-union-efforts

 

WSIL TV
— New poll shows signs of trouble for Rauner – Brandon Richard  (DIERSEN: What do you get blamed for?  Will anti-Trumps want to keep me as the DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9 Republican Committeeman a) because only 137 voted for Trump in that precinct while 211 voted for Clinton and b) because Trump got fewer votes than Clinton in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and Illinois?)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35986915/new-poll-shows-signs-of-trouble-for-rauner
— Sessions not leaving unless pushed – AP (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What did I “gain” by taking my Democrat GAO superiors’ early retirement “offer” on September 30, 1997 when I was 49 years old?  ANSWER: No longer having to come to work and enduring their tremendous efforts to get rid of me. QUESTION: What did I lose?  First, the difference between my salary ($122,991/year in today’s dollars) an my Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension (currently $50,856/year) or $72,135/year in today’s dollars until I would taken regular retirement and then the difference between what my CSRS pension would have been (much more than $50,856/year) and $50,856/year for the rest of my life.  So far, during the last 238 months, I have lost $1,430,856 in today’s dollars, that is, what my salary would have been ($2,439,500) minus the CSRS pension payments that I have received ($1,008,644). But the lost money is nothing compared to the ammunition that my Democrat GAO superiors gave my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.  They use my being forced to take early retirement to hint/imply/argue/shout that I must be a racist, a sexist, a bigot, or even far worse things.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35986299/ap-exclusive-sessions-not-leaving-unless-pushed

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Senate sends Russia sanctions bill to Trump’s desk  White House has not said if Trump will sign it – JEREMY HERB  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the unsuccessful attempt that my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes made to sanction me at the start of the 2006 Illinois Center Right Coalition Annual Convention (ICRC) in the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall. Previously, my Democrat GAO superiors had sanctioned me by forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranking me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, not promoting me beyond GS-13, keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forcing me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.  My Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974.  My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, ICRC, American Association of Political Consultants, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc, SIDE WITH MY DEMOCRAT SUPERIORS IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGAINST ME.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/senate-sends-russia-sanctions-bill-to-trumps-desk/776589126

 

DARIEN PATCH
— Candidates Investigated For DuPage County Associate Judge Position  The DuPage County Bar Association Judiciary Committee will investigate 14 candidates (Alan J. Brinkmeier, Ronald D. Menna, Jr., Christine T. Cody, Azam Nizamuddin, Maureen R. Dunsing, Margaret M. O’Connell, Kevin A. Halverson, J. Damian Ortiz, Angelo J. Kappas, John J. Pcolinski, Jr., Nicholas C. Kirkeles, Nemura G. Pencyla, Ann M. Lampariello-Perez, and Jay M. Reese) for the position of Associate Judge. – Andrea Earnest
https://patch.com/illinois/darien-il/candidates-investigated-dupage-county-associate-judge-position

 

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— How Does Chicago’s Sanctuary Law Stack Up Against Other Cities?  You don’t have to look too far to find a city with more protective laws. – MAURICIO PEÑA  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps a) illegally encourage people to illegally come to America illegally, b) illegally encourage people to illegally stay in America illegally, and c) illegally encourage people to illegally bring others to America illegally. Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/July-2017/Chicagos-Welcoming-City-Ordinance/

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— New poll shows signs of trouble for Rauner’s re-election chances
https://rebootillinois.com/2017/07/27/poll-trouble-rauner-reelection-chances/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Winger backs Rauner vow to spread public school funding evenly – Caitlin Nordahl
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511162657-winger-backs-rauner-vow-to-spread-public-school-funding-evenly

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Illinois is Broke but Legislators Still Want to Spend More Money on Abortion – Monte Larrick
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/illinois-broke-legislators-still-want-spend-money-abortion/
— Illinois: Safe Haven for Abortionists, Killing Zone for the Unborn – Tami Jackson  (DIERSEN: What percent of those in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois promote abortion, that is, what percent vote for Democrats and RINOs?)
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/illinois-safe-haven-abortionists-killing-zone-unborn/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILGOP RELEASES VIDEO – “GET BACK TO WORK”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/ilgop-releases-video-get-back-to-work.html
— SHAPIRO SLAMS ‘SNOWFLAKES’ AT CAPITOL HILL HEARING
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/shapiro-slams-snowflakes-at-capitol-hill-hearing.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker campaign attacks new House GOP floor leader as “radical”  (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  Outstandingly, Breen focuses on defending and advancing the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/28/pritzker-campaign-attacks-new-house-gop-floor-leader-as-radical/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Pritzker campaign is not happy…Rep. Peter Breen is reportedly taking over as House Republican floor leader, a move that solidifies Illinois Republicans’ dramatic shift to the right under failed Governor Bruce Rauner. Breen will replace moderate Rep. Steven Andersson who was exiled following his leadership in overriding Bruce Rauner’s reckless budget veto. The new floor leader will have the opportunity to make his radical social conservative views priorities for House Republicans. Here are just a few of the extreme right-wing stances that Breen has taken recently: Defended a new Rauner hire that compared abortion to Nazi eugenics. Fought against a bill strengthening the Illinois’ Equal Pay Act, calling it “the stupidest bill we’ve considered.” Lied about the potential risk Illinois women face in maintaining access to reproductive healthcare. Opposed marriage equality. “Peter Breen’s ascension to House leadership is another sign of the radical right-wing takeover led by Rauner and his team of ’superstars’ who are desperate for a political win,” said Pritzker campaign spokeswoman Jordan Abudayyeh. “The damage he’s done to Illinois so far is unconscionable. Bruce Rauner continues to line his administration with ideologues eager to help him hold children and families hostage to his political agenda—a move that means more damage is coming.”)
— Rauner says he’s asked “key” Republican legislators to negotiate on SB 1
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/28/rauner-says-hes-asked-key-republican-legislators-to-negotiate-on-sb-1/
— Board of Elections to take up new Kobach Commission request at August 22nd meeting
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/28/board-of-elections-to-take-up-new-kobach-commission-request-at-august-22nd-meeting/

 

LIFEZETTE
— Trump Confidante: President Forcing Priebus Out to Elevate Loyalists  Sources say explosive Scaramucci offensive against Reince a sign of looming outsider takeover of White House – Jim Stinson  (DIERSEN: Who/what are you loyal to?  I am loyal to those who defend and advance the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling.)
http://www.lifezette.com/polizette/trump-confidante-president-forcing-priebus-out-to-elevate-loyalists/

 

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Rep. Gutierrez Calls for Democratic Party to ‘Eliminate’ Trump in 2018 – Nick Kangadis  (DIERSEN: Who has called for you to be eliminated?  I should write a book about those who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should be eliminated. They are full of hatred.)
http://www.mrctv.org/blog/rep-gutierrez-calls-democratic-party-eliminate-trump-2018

 

COLLEGE FIX
— ‘No Safe Spaces’ documentary maker tells lawmakers: We need family values to defeat censorship – JEREMIAH POFF  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents either fail/refuse to promote family values or work against family vales. Many of them promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, and vices including booze, gambling, and pot.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/34975/

 

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Listen To God’s Voice – Tim Hetzner  (DIERSEN: Virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes crow that they are a member of a church, that they attend church services, and that they give money to a church.  They talk and act like God told them to end my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster service, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership, GAO employment, IRS employment, etc.  They talk and act like God tells them every day to get rid of me.)
http://devotions.lccharities.org/2017/07/28/listen-gods-voice/

 

GOPUSA
— Media Keep Butchering the Facts About Obamacare
http://www.gopusa.com/media-keep-butchering-the-facts-about-obamacare/

 

BREITBART
— Can Luis Gutierrez Read? A Breitbart Investigation – TONY LEE
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/26/can-luis-gutierrez-read-breitbart-news-investigates/

 

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Never Should Have Trusted A Reporter’: Scaramucci Responds To The New Yorker Piece – Amber Randall  (DIERSEN: Of course, ever since I became a reporter for GOPUSA in 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted at everyone that no one should trust me.  I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/27/never-should-have-trusted-a-reporter-scaramucci-responds-to-the-new-yorker-piece/
— Here’s Where The 19 Million Obamacare-Dependent Folks Live – Robert Donachie
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/27/heres-where-the-19-million-obamacare-dependent-folks-live/
— Survey: National Anthem Protests Reason For Poor NFL Ratings – KENT STROBL
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/27/survey-national-anthem-protests-reason-for-poor-nfl-ratings/

 

FOX BUSINESS
— Ford’s Mustang remains on top, thanks to global appeal
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-apos-mustang-remains-top-171600281.html

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Michael Steele sides with Democrats against Republicans.  Everyone attributes that to the RNC’s dumping him as its chairman. Obviously, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want me to side with the Democrats. They dumped me as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, etc.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/healthcare/344191-opinion-steele-yes-we-reps-will-own-obamacare-failure

 

POLITICO
— Senate rejects Obamacare repeal  In dramatic floor vote, McCain ‘no’ vote helps upend slimmed down repeal. – JOHN BRESNAHAN, BURGESS EVERETT, JENNIFER HABERKORN and SEUNG MIN KIM
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/27/obamacare-repeal-republicans-status-241025
Pentagon takes no steps to enforce Trump’s transgender ban
— The Defense Department is awaiting guidance from the White House amid fears that thousands of troops could be forced out. – BRYAN BENDER and JACQUELINE KLIMAS (DIERSEN: In 1966, when I was 18 years old, the Selective Service classified me 1-A (Available for military service) even though my vision has never been correctable to 20/20, I have partial red/green color blindness, and I had Osgood-Schlatter disease (SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgood%E2%80%93Schlatter_disease). If I had said that I was a woman or that I wanted to be a woman, the Selective Service would have immediately classified me 4-F (Registrant not qualified for military service).)
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/27/trump-transgender-military-ban-no-modification-241029

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Scaramucci And The Pale Horse Of Pestilence – Jim Moore  (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, all the managers that the Democrats who ran GAO sent to run its Chicago office came with a list of Chicago office to get rid of. Of course, I was always very high on those lists because I am Republican, White, male, old (born in 1948), and non-veteran.  Further, I did not make GS-13 (currently $94,610) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $111,801) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $131,508) by age 35, or Senior Executive Service (currently $161,900) by age 40. Further, I complained about patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.  Further, in 1988, when I was 40 years old, I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/scaramucci-and-the-pale-horse-of-pestilence_us_597ac1e1e4b09982b737637f

 

CNBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The head of GAO while Diersen v. GAO was pending in federal courts says “We have way too many wingnuts in Washington.”
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/28/we-have-way-too-many-wingnuts-in-washington-says-ex-fiscal-watchdog.html

 

YAHOO NEWS
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Viral photo of breastfeeding mom smoking pot stirs debate – Nisean Lorde
https://ca.style.yahoo.com/viral-photo-mom-smokes-pot-breastfeeding-slammed-critics-181554168.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Health Care Debate: Obamacare Repeal Fails as McCain Casts Decisive No Vote – ROBERT PEAR, THOMAS KAPLAN and EMILY COCHRANE
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/27/us/politics/senate-health-care-vote.html
— Anthony Scaramucci’s Uncensored Rant: Foul Words and Threats to Have Priebus Fired – PETER BAKER and MAGGIE HABERMAN
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/07/27/us/politics/scaramucci-priebus-leaks.html
— Switching Careers Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: Charting Jobs That Are Similar to Yours – CLAIRE CAIN MILLER and QUOCTRUNG BUI  (DIERSEN: In 1980, when I was 31 years old, I transferred from IRS to GAO. Much of the work that I did for IRS was similar to the work that I did for GAO including investigating, interviewing, gathering data, summarizing data, analyzing data, developing recommendations, and report writing. But the Democrats who ran GAO dismissed/belittled the skills that I developed working for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173.  To transfer, they forced me to take a downgrade from GS-12 Step 5 down to GS-9 Step 10, an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/27/upshot/switching-careers-is-hard-it-doesnt-have-to-be.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Money Can Buy (Some) Happiness – NIRAJ CHOKSHI  (DIERSEN: Since September 30, 1997, I have had $1,430,856 less money in today’s dollars to buy happiness with because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” on that date.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/27/science/study-happy-save-money-time.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Scaramucci: ‘If Reince wants to explain that he’s not a leaker, let him do that’ – Jenna Johnson  (DIERSEN: Because they cannot manipulate/dominate me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes paint me as being a leaker.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/07/27/scaramucci-if-reince-wants-to-explain-that-hes-not-a-leaker-let-him-do-that/
— Latest fight at Illinois Capitol threatens money for schools – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/latest-fight-at-illinois-capitol-threatens-money-for-schools/2017/07/28/34bdbf84-7354-11e7-8c17-533c52b2f014_story.html
— The night John McCain killed the GOP’s health-care fight – Ed O’Keefe
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/the-night-john-mccain-killed-the-gops-health-care-fight/2017/07/28/f5acce58-7361-11e7-8f39-eeb7d3a2d304_story.html
— Senate rejects measure to partly repeal Affordable Care Act, dealing GOP leaders a major setback – Juliet Eilperin, Sean Sullivan and Kelsey Snell
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/senate-gop-leaders-work-to-round-up-votes-for-modest-health-care-overhaul/2017/07/27/ac08fc40-72b7-11e7-8839-ec48ec4cae25_story.html
— Democratic senators hit Trump’s retirement cuts for feds, while unions oppose his personnel chief pick – Joe Davidson  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have made it very clear that they a) wanted my federal pay and benefits to be cut and b) want my federal retirement benefits to be cut.  In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/07/28/democratic-senators-hit-trumps-retirement-cuts-for-feds-while-unions-oppose-his-personnel-chief-pick/

 

USA TODAY
— Anthony Scaramucci says Steve Bannon sucks – Josh Hafner
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/07/27/scaramucci-slams-reince-priebus-steve-bannon-new-yorker-interview/518769001/

 

SACRAMENTO BEE
— Affirmative action divided California Democrats. What changed in the governor’s race? – CHRISTOPHER CADELAGO  (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, Whites, males, older people, and non-veterans.)
http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article164099387.html

 

TIME
— The Link Between Marijuana and Schizophrenia – Maia Szalavitz
http://content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2005559,00.html

 

THE WEEK
— It’s time to remove sex-identity from birth certificates – Heath Fogg Davis  (DIERSEN: Should men who claim to be women get the Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion benefits that women get?)
http://theweek.com/articles/707021/time-remove-sexidentity-from-birth-certificates

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Court Rules Against Politician Who Banned Access to Her Facebook Page  Facebook page of Virginia county politician is forum protected by the First Amendment, judge says – Joe Palazzolo  (DIERSEN: Who did/does/would ban you from their Facebook page?  Those who did/does/would ban me from their Facebook page are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and/or they a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/court-rules-against-politician-who-banned-access-to-her-facebook-page-1501176625
— The Democrats’ Biggest Problem Is Cultural  Since 1968, the party has been alienating working-class voters. President Trump is the latest result. – Ted Van Dyk  (DIERSEN: To be a Democrat is to be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-democrats-biggest-problem-is-cultural-1501193226
— Why Not a Day of Rest From Politics?  Mainline Protestant pastors are more left-leaning than their parishioners. – Libby Sternberg  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” act as operatives or dupes for the Democrat Party. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton hint/imply/argue/shout that they have gotten all the “religious leaders” in Wheaton to CONDEMN ME TO HELL.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-not-a-day-of-rest-from-politics-1501193333
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps argue against building The Wall.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/drug-cartels-could-defeat-trumps-wall-1501193320
— Ex-Convicts Help Companies Fill Need for Skilled Labor  As jobless rate declines, employers increasingly find qualified workers among recently released prisoners – Jeffrey Sparshott  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents demonize, denigrate, and condemn all the jobs that I had, so of course, they have no problem with convicts holding those jobs.  I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ex-convicts-help-companies-fill-need-for-skilled-labor-1501156800

 

BLOOMBERG
— If Foxconn Builds It, Will Workers Come? Wisconsin Bets Yes – Michelle Jamrisko  (DIERSEN: Have you ever moved to be closer to where you worked?  In 1974, when I was 25 years old, immediately after IRS promoted to a GS-12 (currently $79,563/year) job in the Loop, I bought a studio condo in the Outer Drive East building and walked to work and to graduate evening business classes at Loyola. In 1976, I bought a one bedroom condo in the building, I continued to walk to work, and I walked to graduate evening accounting classes at DePaul.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-27/if-foxconn-builds-it-will-workers-come-wisconsin-bets-yes

 

ACLU
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.aclu.org/blog/speak-freely/president-trumps-transgender-military-ban-affront-core-tenets-us-military

 

FED SMITH
— Senator Wants to Stop the IRS From Rehiring Employees It Fired – Ian Smith  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, IRS would NOT have a) hired me in 1971, b) promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, or c) let me work there for almost 9 years. To get rid of me, my Democrat IRS superiors a) got rid of the IRS manager who had promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, b) disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974 (SEE: http://www.gao.gov/products/463866), c) did not promote me beyond GS-12, and d) disallowed my education deductions in 1978. My Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates dismissed/belittled the fact that a) I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, b) I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, and c) I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/07/28/senator-wants-stop-irs-rehiring-employees-fired/

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Republicans Take First Shots at Slashing Individual Federal Employees’ Salaries – Eric Katz  (DIERSEN: Are/were you accused of being overpaid?  My critics/opponents have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2017/07/republicans-take-first-shots-slashing-individual-federal-employees-salaries/139799/

 

DAILY KOS
— Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Iraq War vet, confirms Trump’s transgender ban is complete lunacy – Kelly Macias  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Duckworth promotes LGBTQ activity. In 2006, she had one of her LGBTQ goons throw me out of a public event that she had in Wheaton.)
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/7/27/1684464/-Senator-Tammy-Duckworth-Iraq-War-vet-confirms-Trump-s-transgender-ban-is-complete-lunacy

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Republicans Welcome Military Transgender Ban; Democrats Don’t  (DIERSEN: To be a Democrat or to be a RINO is to promote LGBTQ activity.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/republicans_welcome_military_transgender_ban_democrats_don_t