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May 16 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What will Mark Shaw do in his roles as the Co-Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party and the President of the Illinois Republican County Chairman’s Association to organize Illinois conservatives and to “lead conservative and grassroots outreach for the” IRP? Will he:
– Identify who the conservative leaders are in each county in Illinois?
– Meet with them on a one on one basis, meet with them at regional meetings, and/or meet with them at statewide meetings?
– encourage Dave Diersen to form the “Republican Assembly of DuPage County” to represent the conservatives in DuPage County?
– encourage all Illinois conservatives and Republicans to read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails?
– encourage all Illinois conservative and Republican leaders to keep diersen@aol.com on their press advisory and press release lists? – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

JEANNE IVES
— Ives Responds to ILGOP Leadership Compromise
https://mailchi.mp/30bcb705619a/ives-response-to-gop-leadership-compromise?e=985ad8c00b
(FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT: Late last night, the two candidates for ILGOP Chair, Chairman Tim Schneider and Lake County GOP Chairman Mark Shaw, announced a compromise that has the candidates sharing the seat. State Representative Jeanne Ives, a former Republican candidate for Governor, released the following statement in response: “This is an encouraging about face by Rauner and his surrogates including Tim Schneider who spent the primary campaign ridiculing conservatives and telling us to leave the party. If this compromise elevates the party’s conservative base in terms of both policy views and party leadership, that would be good. If this compromise turns out to be the typical surrender Republican Rauner play of buying people off with money and titles, that would not be good. While I’m guardedly optimistic, I’ll reserve judgment to see how the deal operates in practice.)

 

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— Leadership Announcement: ILGOP Chairman Tim Schneider and Lake Co. GOP Chairman Mark Shaw announce a reorganization plan that focuses on grassroots organizing dedicated to reelecting Gov. Rauner and Republicans statewide (DIERSEN: It certainly looks like the Democrat news media in Illinois was given advance notice of when this announcement would be sent out.)
https://illinois.gop/category/news/
(FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT: “Chairman Mark Shaw is a great asset to the Illinois Republican Party, and I’m very pleased to announce a new joint effort with him to refocus our party’s efforts on grassroots and county-level organizing. This year’s election might be the most consequential one in our state’s history, so we must be more organized than ever before. That is why I wholeheartedly endorse Mark Shaw to lead the Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association as President. Mark will also serve as co-Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party and lead conservative and grassroots outreach for the party. With Mark joining me at the helm, the state party and Republican organizations across Illinois will coordinate new efforts to reelect Gov. Bruce Rauner and our Republican ticket statewide.” – Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider “Many conservatives sent Governor Rauner a message in the primary. On the night of the primary, Governor Rauner said he heard them, and I heard them – loud and clear. But Republicans must focus on the issues that unite us and the election ahead of us. Conservatives in Illinois must come together to reelect Governor Rauner, or we won’t have a voice in state government for the next decade. “That is why I’ve decided to join together with Chairman Tim Schneider in a unity effort to lead Republicans in Illinois. I’m asking the State Central Committee to reelect Tim Schneider to another term as our party chairman, and I am honored to serve as co-Chairman of the party. The joint unity effort will make our conservative voice louder and ultimately make our party stronger. I look forward to working with Tim in my new role to focus our party’s attention on the grassroots and do the important organizing work to reelect Gov. Rauner, elect more Republicans statewide, and build our party at the statewide and local level.”  – Lake County Republican Party Chairman Mark Shaw Today, Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider and Lake County Republican Party Chairman Mark Shaw announced an agreed reorganization plan that restructures party leadership and refocuses party efforts on grassroots and county-level organizing dedicated to reelecting Governor Rauner and the statewide Republican ticket. With the full support of Chairman Shaw, Chairman Schneider will continue to serve as Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, and Chairman Shaw will serve as Co-Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party and lead conservative and grassroots outreach. Additionally, with the full support of Governor Bruce Rauner and Chairman Schneider, Chairman Shaw will run for President of the Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association. Both leadership positions will be elected this Saturday, May 19, at organizational meetings in Springfield. Chairman Schneider and Chairman Shaw look forward to working together over the next six months to unify Republicans in Illinois, reelect Gov. Rauner, and defeat Mike Madigan.)

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Republican Party leadership truce (DIERSEN: It certainly looks like the Democrat news media in Illinois was given advance notice of when this announcement would be sent out.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-kwame-raoul-death-penalty-20180514-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Illinois Republican Party late Tuesday night announced a plan that would leave Gov. Rauner’s hand-picked chairman in his role, likely avoiding a potentially messy leadership challenge. While Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider would remain chairman of the state party, Lake County GOP leader Mark Shaw would become its co-chairman to “lead conservative and grassroots outreach.” Previously, Shaw had been planning a challenge to Schneider ahead of a Saturday vote for chairman. Now, Shaw will run to lead the Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association. The plan comes as Rauner continues to try to unify the party after he narrowly won the March primary over state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton, who backed Shaw to be the next party chairman. Rauner had backed Schneider. A battle for the post represented a continued outgrowth of dissatisfaction among the party’s social conservatives with the governor. “With Mark joining me at the helm, the state party and Republican organizations across Illinois will coordinate new efforts to reelect Gov. Bruce Rauner and our Republican ticket statewide,” Schneider said in a statement.)

— Rauner’s hand-picked Republican Party chairman set to keep his job in truce over looming leadership battle – Rick Pearson  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who calls those who support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, and the rest of the planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform “conservative insurgents?” ANSWER: Those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-republican-party-20180516-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Gov. Bruce Rauner and his supporters headed off a challenge to his leadership of the Illinois Republican Party amid his difficult re-election bid, reaching a compromise with conservative insurgents that will keep his handpicked state GOP chairman serving for another term. The state Republican Party, which has been heavily subsidized by Rauner’s wealth, announced that Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider would keep his chairmanship when party leadership holds their organizational meeting on Saturday.)
— Democratic AG candidate Raoul calls Rauner’s death penalty plan a ‘stupid diversion’ – Monique Garcia and Bill Lukitsch
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-kwame-raoul-death-penalty-20180514-story.html
— State lawmakers trying to license Illinois gun stores again after Gov. Rauner vetoed last attempt – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-gun-shops-20180515-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— New study offers 25 ideas to take on Chicago-area segregation – Tanveer Ali
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/new-study-offers-24-ideas-to-take-on-chicago-area-segregation/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER (DIERSEN: It certainly looks like the Democrat news media in Illinois was given advance notice of when this announcement would be sent out.)
— Illinois GOP leaders strike deal, avert party leadership fight
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180516/illinois-gop-leaders-strike-deal-avert-party-leadership-fight
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Illinois Republican Party announced late Tuesday night an agreement that would head off what many expected to be an intense fight Saturday for the group’s chairmanship. In an email released at 11:15 p.m., Illinois GOP chair Tim Schneider said he will support Mark Shaw, who had intended to challenge him for the chairmanship, to serve as co-chairman of the state party. In addition, Shaw, Lake County’s GOP chair, also will run for president of the Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association “with the full support of Governor Bruce Rauner and Chairman Schneider.” Shaw in turn said in the release he would offer Schneider his “full support” to remain the party chair. Both positions will be elected at a meeting Saturday in Springfield.)
— Illinois lawmakers trying again with new version of gun dealer bill – Brenden Moore
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180515/illinois-lawmakers-trying-again-with-new-version-of-gun-dealer-bill
— Christian County adopts gun sanctuary resolution – John Reynolds (DIERSEN: Who on your county board will introduce a gun sanctuary resolution? When will your county board pass a gun sanctuary resolution?)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180515/christian-county-adopts-gun-sanctuary-resolution
— Waffle House shooter’s father, Jeff Reinking, sued in Tazewell County – Andy Kravetz
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180515/waffle-house-shooters-father-jeff-reinking-sued-in-tazewell-county
— Don’t play politics on death penalty – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180515/our-view-dont-play-politics-on-death-penalty

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Lawmakers’ New Gun Dealer Licensing Proposal Addresses Illegal Gun Sales – DAISY CONTRERAS
http://nprillinois.org/post/lawmakers-new-gun-dealer-licensing-proposal-addresses-illegal-gun-sales#stream/0

 

WAND
— Sen Harmon makes new attempt at gun dealer bill – Doug Wolfe
http://www.wandtv.com/story/38198151/sen-harmon-makes-new-attempt-at-gun-dealer-bill

 

CHICAGO READER
— Officials hope much-hyped drug can slow state’s opioid crisis, but is it worth the costs? – Bill Myers
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/vivitrol-opioid-crisis-alkermes-pritzker/Content

 

CHICAGO ARGUS
— Rauner wants to undo Illinois’ death penalty reforms to get himself votes – Gregory Tejeda
http://chicagoargus.blogspot.com/2018/05/rauner-wants-to-undo-illinois-death.html

 

TRUTH IN ACCOUNTING
— Fiscal grading for 10 Chicago suburbs (DIERSEN: Wheaton only gets a “C.”)
https://www.truthinaccounting.org/library/doclib/IL-Suburbs-2016-2017-2pagers.pdf#new_tab

 

WIRE POINTS
— Former Governor Edgar bragged about increasing state pension benefits when he left office – Mark Glennon (DIERSEN: Starting in 1966 when I was 18 years old, my earning credits toward a Civil Service Retirement System pension helped endure tremendous efforts by my Democrat superiors to get rid of me. Further, 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://www.wirepoints.com/former-governor-edgar-bragged-about-increasing-state-pension-benefits-when-he-left-office-quicktake/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “The governor approved the most significant increase in pension benefits for state workers in a quarter century.,” Edgar wrote. “A concerted effort was made to improve state employee benefits and make a career in government service more attractive.” The book also noted Edgar agreed to other improvements, like adding vision and dental coverage and long-term care insurance, according to the Journal-Register. As for the “Edgar Ramp,” it was central to the finding by the Securities & Exchange Commission that Illinois misled investors in connection with bond sales after Edgar left office. The Edgar Ramp was unworkable, the SEC basically said, and Illinois should have told bond buyers. The fraudulent nondisclosure was not Edgar’s fault, but the relevance of the Edgar Ramp to the fraud finding and the state’s financial mess is clear. With his party in control of both houses of the General Assembly during much of his term, and an economy “like a rocket in flight,” as described by a counterpart governor at the time, Pete Wilson in California, Edgar had the stars aligned to sensibly fix the pension system. He did the opposite. Today, he’s often asked for his wisdom on how to fix our problems. Listen to his answers. There’s nothing of substance there. Just milquetoast platitudes like “we need strong leadership” and “we’ll just have to pay the pensions.” Edgar’s pension started at age 55. It’s $161,000 today.)

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Accounting watchdog: Each Illinois taxpayer on hook for $50,000 in unpaid pension, other costs – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/economy/accounting-watchdog-each-illinois-taxpayer-on-hook-for-in-unpaid/article_b7d8ffee-588e-11e8-8bd4-ff2cb66122e5.html

 

ILLINOIS WATCHDOG
— Illinois lawmakers: State won’t be able to gamble its way to prosperity – Benjamin Yount
https://www.watchdog.org/illinois/illinois-lawmakers-state-won-t-be-able-to-gamble-its/article_960bd48b-97d9-5e9f-95b5-cdbcb65ae7e4.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DEPAUL UNIVERSITY’S LGBT CENTER HOSTS EVENT ON POLYAMORY (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will DePaul rescind my 1980 master’s degree in accounting because I am “too conservative?”)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/05/depaul-universitys-lgbt-center-hosts-event-on-polyamory.html
— Tillman slams Sun-Times: “We will not be silenced”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/16/tillman-slams-sun-times-we-will-not-be-silenced/

 

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— GOP avoids LEADERSHIP showdown, touts ‘joint unity effort’ (DIERSEN: It certainly looks like the Democrat news media in Illinois was given advance notice of when this announcement would be sent out.)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2018/05/16/gop-avoids-leadership-showdown-touts-joint-unity-effort-mendoza-hits-senger-on-duckworth-in-new-ad-chicago-most-corrupt-in-us-269989
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Republicans proved they could be a big-tent party last night after announcing a leadership restructuring reminiscent of an end-of-the-season Little League ball club: everyone gets an award! Two candidates for GOP chair were bracing for an all-out brawl this weekend — current party Chairman Tim Schneider and challenger Lake County Chairman Mark Shaw. Shaw was buoyed by conservatives angry with Gov. Bruce Rauner. But a deal announced late Thursday instead has Schneider and Shaw sharing the chairmanship, avoiding a risky vote and a messy fight that’s already involved legal action. In his role, Shaw would lead “conservative and grassroots outreach” for the party and also have Schneider’s backing to lead the Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association. “Many conservatives sent Governor Rauner a message in the primary. On the night of the primary, Governor Rauner said he heard them, and I heard them – loud and clear,” Shaw said in a statement (emphasis was his own). “But Republicans must focus on the issues that unite us and the election ahead of us. Conservatives in Illinois must come together to reelect Governor Rauner, or we won’t have a voice in state government for the next decade.” “Joint Unity Effort” — Shaw was referencing what’s at stake if Republicans lose the governor’s mansion in November: loss of control over redistricting. “The joint unity effort will make our conservative voice louder and ultimately make our party stronger,” Shaw said. “I look forward to working with Tim in my new role to focus our party’s attention on the grassroots and do the important organizing work to reelect Gov. Rauner, elect more Republicans statewide, and build our party at the statewide and local level.” There was already chatter last night about who was capitulating here. Yes, sharing the chairmanship shows Rauner’s weakness, since he has almost single-handedly funded the party. This never could have happened under Rauner two years ago. And yes, Shaw lost his chance at potentially knocking out Goliath. And it will remain to be seen how real Shaw’s role will be. For now, what’s important is this is a much-needed move for a Republican party trying to get itself back on track. Rauner desperately needed some declaration of unity after months of high-profile post-primary sparring with his opponent Jeanne Ives and the realization Republican Sam McCann is running as a third party candidate. The governor can now move on to the next fire.)

 

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP’s Schneider and Shaw make peace, will share some power (DIERSEN: It certainly looks like the Democrat news media in Illinois was given advance notice of when this announcement would be sent out.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/16/ilgops-schneider-and-shaw-make-peace-will-share-some-power/
— Leader Durkin’s latest reason for supporting the death penalty
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/16/leader-durkins-latest-reason-for-supporting-the-death-penalty/

 

GOPUSA
— Millennials shift Democrats even farther to the left
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=45972
— Too many people of color arrested so NYC must overhaul pot policy
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=45988
— Twitter to demote tweets that get complaints (DIERSEN: It would be great if those who complain about GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails would come out of their closets. They should be required to disclose who pays them to complain, and if they are not being paid, who they are operatives or dupes for, who they glorify and praise, who they pander to, who they give money to, etc.)
http://www.gopusa.com/twitter-to-demote-tweets-that-get-complaints/
— Sheriff Israel needs money to hire more deputies to confiscate guns
http://www.gopusa.com/sheriff-israel-needs-money-to-hire-more-deputies-to-confiscate-guns/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Liberal Writers Say Democrats Should Give Up On White Republicans – PETER HASSON (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they want to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://dailycaller.com/2018/05/16/liberal-writers-democrats-win-respect-white-trump-voters/

 

FOX NEWS
— Trump attacks leaking ‘cowards’ as anonymous sources undermine White House – Howard Kurtz
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/16/trump-attacks-leaking-cowards-as-anonymous-sources-undermine-white-house.html

 

THE HILL
— Trump renews call for immigration crackdown – JORDAN FABIAN
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/387769-trump-renews-call-for-immigration-crackdown

 

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Judge Amy St. Eve Who Scolded Trump Confirmed for US Appellate Seat US district judge who scolded Trump as he testified in 2013 civil trial confirmed for seat on the 7th US District Court of Appeals. – AP (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, and especially those who promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation are overjoyed about this and will use this against me. St. Eve denied me my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, that is, she denied me a jury trial. SEE: https://gopillinois.com/documents/)
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2018-05-16/judge-who-scolded-trump-confirmed-for-us-appellate-seat
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A U.S. district judge who scolded Donald Trump as he testified in a 2013 civil trial on the sale of condos at Chicago Trump Tower has been confirmed for a seat on the Chicago-based 7th U.S. District Court of Appeals. That scolding didn’t stop now-President Trump from nominating Amy St. Eve in February. The Senate approved her nomination 91-0 Monday. On the witness stand, Trump repeatedly clashed with a lawyer for retiree Jacqueline Goldberg. Goldberg accused Trump of enticing her to buy two luxury condos by promising profit sharing. She said he yanked the offer after she committed to the purchase. Trump and the attorney continually raised their voices and interrupted each other. St. Eve once told them to stop their verbal “boxing.” The visibly exasperated judge also told them to “get control” of themselves. Jurors later concluded Trump hadn’t cheated Goldberg.)

 

FED WEEK
— Congress Starts Considering Trump’s Agenda for Federal Workforce (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors were encouraged to take adverse actions against me to get rid of me because they knew that I was a conservative and that those who dominated the Illinois Republican Party have always been anti-conservative.)
https://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/congress-starts-considering-trumps-agenda-for-federal-workforce/

 

NARFE
— How Much Money Do YOU Need for a Secure Retirement? (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who should sign up for this? ANSWER: Those who should expect to be forced to take early retirement “offers,” that is, those who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40.)
https://www.narfe.org/webinar/reg/index.cfm?specialOfferCode=6XL

 

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Experts say large health disparities exist between Chicago LGBTQs – Jesse Arnholz (DIERSEN: As everyone knows, if you engage in LGBTQ activity, you dramatically increase the likelihood that you will have serious health problems.)
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Experts-say-large-health-disparities-exist-between-Chicago-LGBTQs/62897.html

 

DAILY MAIL
— Sarah Sanders says she’ll fire ‘total and complete coward’ West Wing aides who leak to reporters – DAVID MARTOSKO (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, those who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican who leak to anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican reporters should be fired.)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5735803/Sarah-Sanders-says-shes-fired-total-complete-cowards-leak-press.html

May 15 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Factors that discourage Illinois residents who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican from planning on attending the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee meeting in Springfield this Saturday, May 19:
– Those who want Tim Schneider reelected as IRP chairman have not asked you to attend,  

– The meeting agenda might not include a public comment period,
– The meeting room might be filled to capacity before you get there,
– It appears that the Winchester v. IRP lawsuit has not been filed and that it will not be filed,
– Ives and other IRP chairman candidate Mark Shaw supporters might not be allowed to speak,
– Possibly, the meeting will be broadcast live over the internet, and
– It appears that Tim Schneider will be reelected IRP chairman no matter what.  – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Rauner’s opponent, William J. Kelly gears up for fight for the Illinois GOP
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/rauners-opponent-william-j-kelly-gears-up-for-fight-for-the-illinois-gop
(FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT: WHAT: William J. Kelly, independent candidate for Illinois Governor, will have a press conference on Friday to discuss the future of the post-Rauner Illinois GOP. Kelly also plans to speak at the Illinois GOP State Central Committee meeting on Saturday morning and will be broadcasting live from the State Central Committee meeting. Kelly has released the following statement: “The last four years have been difficult ones for those of us who sounded the warning bell on Bruce Rauner and that bell has finally been heard at a terrible cost: Illinois is now a sanctuary state and expanded taxpayer-funded abortion on demand is the law of the land. The blame is not Governor Rauner’s alone; he had help. I blame Rauner’s payroll conservatives at Illinois Policy Institute, Illinois Opportunity Project, and Liberty Principles PAC. In 2013, when Rauner announced for Governor, his history as a liberal pro-abortion, pro-amnesty Democrat donor was already well-known. Ignoring this, a number of conservative leaders and donors heralded Rauner’s coming. Illinois Policy Institute’s John Tillman and Liberty Principles PAC’s Dan Proft were well-paid to induce conservative voters to support Rauner despite his left-wing history. A number of Illinois Tea Party leaders forced Rauner on us too, attacking anyone who opposed him. For the last four years I, too, have endured the public attacks of Rauner’s payroll conservatives. However, since Rauner’s betrayal on illegal immigration and abortion, many former Raunerites have apologized to me. We need to recruit new conservative and tea party leaders to take the place of those that let us down. I am running for Illinois Governor to reform, rebuild, and redeem the Illinois Republican Party now and for the future. Please join me.”
WHEN: Friday, May 18, 2018, 11:00 AM
WHERE: Blue Room (room 010), Illinois state capitol building, 401 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62706
CONTACT: Amy Olson 312-768-8683 or by email at williamjpkelly@gmail.com)

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— State election board director says hacking a ‘declaration of war’ – Rick Pearson (DIERSEN: If Russians hacked Illinois election data to help elect Trump, they certainly failed. Trump got only 127 votes in my precinct and Clinton got 211.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-elections-board-hacking-20180515-story,amp.html
— Efforts to battle opioid crisis are ‘starting to pay off’ in Will County, officials say – Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-will-heroin-summit-st-0515-story.html
— Dozens of Crete homes made from Sears kits – Jerry Shnay (DIERSEN: During the 1950s and early 1960s, I frequently visited my aunt and uncle who lived in a Sears home just four doors north of my parents’ 1926 home on Wood Street in Crete. They had introduced my father and mother to each other and they sparked my interest in cars. The homes two and three doors north of my parent’s home are also Sears homes.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-shnay-column-st-0515-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Here are some facts about Crete. The first settlers came to the area in 1836. The Will County town was incorporated in 1880 and the 2010 census listed its population as 8,227. In 2012, the Crete-Monee High School football team won a state championship. Crete also is home to more than 40 houses sold by Sears, making it the largest repository for these dwellings in the south suburbs, according to Phyllis Monks, president of the Crete Area Historical Society. Monks said residents were able to build “kit” homes because trains made frequent stops at the local depot, leaving all that was needed to build one in two boxcars.)
— In Rauner’s gun proposal, politics comes ahead of policy – Dahleen Glanton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/glanton/ct-met-dahleen-glanton-rauner-assault-weapons-20180514-story.html
— Report offers solutions for Chicago region’s segregation woes – Patrick M. O’Connell (DIERSEN: What have you done to cut down your work commute time? Since my wife and I got married in 1978, we have always lived in walking distance of a commuter train station in Wheaton. I bought a one bedroom condo in 1976 and a studio condo in 1974 in downtown Chicago so that I could walk to work and to night classes. I bought a new town home in 1972 when I worked in Harvey. I asked Firestone Stores to assign me to its Chicago Heights Store in 1970 when I was living with my mother and brother in Crete.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-chicago-segregation-report-20180511-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Moore wanted to move closer to work but said he could not afford the rent at apartments on the Northwest Side or nearby suburbs that would have made his commute more manageable. And even if he could, Moore said he often felt out of place in the predominantly white neighborhoods. “It’s almost like being an alien, you know,” Moore said. “It’s like, do I belong here?” Moore, who lives in North Lawndale, eventually found work as a community organizer in a job that reduced his travel time by more than half. Moore’s hunt for affordable housing, a shorter commute and a different neighborhood are among the elements highlighted in the Metropolitan Planning Council’s new report on the Chicago region’s segregation, which offers a buffet of initiatives that take aim at entrenched racism and inequities holding back the region.)
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Will liberals see backlash? Few heeding old warning. – Heidi Stevens (DIERSEN: Members of Group A should expect that at some point, members of Group B will start defending themselves and fight back. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Members of Group B have purchased a tremendous amount of firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/stevens/ct-life-stevens-monday-liberal-backlash-me-too-0514-story.html
— A full day of Rauner boasts at forum – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-elections-board-hacking-20180515-story,amp.html
— How the death penalty was abolished in Illinois
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-illinois-death-penalty-timeline-gfx-20180514-htmlstory.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants overwhelmingly vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/illinois-hospitality-industry-needs-the-work-ethic-immigrants-bring-to-the-job/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago Fed team proposes perhaps the dumbest ‘solution’ yet to the state’s pension crisis – MARK GLENNON
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180515/ISSUE07/180519937
— Odds leap for legal Illinois sports betting – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: If you promote gambling, you are a) Democrat, Libertarian, and/or RINO and/or b) anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180515/BLOGS02/180519934#utm_medium=email&utm_source=ccb-morning10&utm_campaign=ccb-morning10-20180515

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Rauner’s top priorities sidelined in final budget talks of his first term – KIM GEIGER (DIERSEN: Rauner says that he has no social agenda, but he has signed legislation that promotes LGBTQ activity, abortion, and illegal immigration.)
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/rauner-s-top-priorities-sidelined-in-final-budget-talks-of/article_93ae10f8-0c53-5ccd-b7e1-88d92f7bac1e.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Rauner’s amendatory veto revives death-penalty debate – Ben Zigterman (DIERSEN: I should write a book about George Ryan promoters who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails a) for all of George Ryan’s problems, b) for all of their problems, c) for all of your problems, d) for all of my problems, and e) for all of everyone’s problems. They all but shout that were in not for me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, George Ryan would still be the Governor of Illinois.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-05-15/rauners-amendatory-veto-revives-death-penalty-debate.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In 2000, Gov. George Ryan placed a moratorium on the death penalty because of the number of wrongful convictions.)
— Rauner taps Chicago corporate attorney Sanford “Sandy” Perl for last UI trustees vacancy – Julie Wurth
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-05-14/rauner-taps-chicago-corporate-attorney-last-ui-trustees-vacancy.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Senate unanimously confirms Belleville native Amy St. Eve to serve as federal circuit judge – KARA BERG (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, and especially those who promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation are overjoyed about this and will use this against me. St. Eve denied me my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, that is, she denied me a jury trial. SEE: https://gopillinois.com/documents/)
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article211147019.html

 

STATELINE
— Leaders Weigh in on Governor Rauner’s Controversial Death Penalty – Jerrica Valtierra
http://www.mystateline.com/news/leaders-weigh-in-on-governor-rauner-s-controversial-death-penalty/1179440424

 

  1. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
    — DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, politicians who are anti-men hint/imply/argue/shout that most if not virtually all men abuse women and that therefore, men should be gotten rid of.
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/women-seize-on-their-past-abuse-to-fuel-political-ambition/article_fbeb784b-8f0f-5452-91a0-af323ae165b0.html

 

WJBD RADIO
— Leaks plague White House despite crackdown (DIERSEN: Of course, ever since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, I have been demonized, denigrated, and condemned as being a leaker by Democrats and Democrat plants, by Libertarians and Libertarian plants, by Greens and Green plants, and by RINOs. Should I sue the aforesaid? I have never been a leaker.)
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2018/05/14/leaks-plague-white-house-despite-crackdown

 

ILLINOIS CHANNEL
— Joe Topinka Remembers his Mother, Judy Baar Topinka with a new book, “Just Judy” (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, starting in 2000, me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails caused all the problems that Topinka had.)
http://www.illinoischannel.org/2018/05/14/joe-topinka-remembers-his-mother-judy-baar-topinka-with-a-new-book-just-judy/

 

CITY OF WHEATON
— New Route for Memorial Day Parade (DIERSEN: Please consider watching the parade a) in Ives’ precinct along Main Street between Roosevelt Road and Elm Street and along Elm Street between Main Street and Wheaton Avenue or b) in my precinct along Elm Street between Wheaton Avenue and Warrenville Road and along Warrenville Road between Elm Street and the Wheaton Cemetery at 1209 South Warrenville Road. Please consider watching the ceremony. It starts at 11:00 AM at the Wheaton Cemetery in my precinct.)
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=98

 

WIREPOINTS
— A note to readers: We’re getting our research spread and our viewpoint heard – Mark Glennon (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails drive lots of internet traffic to Wirepoints articles.)
http://www.wirepoints.com/a-note-to-readers-were-getting-our-research-spread-and-our-viewpoint-heard-wirepoints-original/

 

WEST COOK NEWS
— ‘It’s like being foreclosed on;’ Read Oak Park homeowners’ stunning comments on their property tax bills
https://westcooknews.com/stories/511416463-it-s-like-being-foreclosed-on-read-oak-park-homeowners-stunning-comments-on-their-property-tax-bills#new_tab

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives roiled by lack of a permanent legislative inspector general in Springfield – Glenn Minnis (DIERSEN: What qualifications do want an Illinois Legislative Inspector General to have? I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $96,403-$125,325. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $81,071-$91,880. I became a Forensic Accountant in 1997, a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, a licensed CPA in 1981, a Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and a CPA in 1979.)
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511413724-ives-roiled-by-lack-of-a-permanent-legislative-inspector-general-in-springfield
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Noting that during the time the inspector general’s post went vacant at last 27 complaints of harassment in Springfield went unscrutinized, Ives added, “We only have three weeks before regular session adjourns and there has been no resolution prepared to designate a permanent legislative inspector general. Legislative leaders of both parties and members of the Legislative Ethics Commission should make this a priority.”)

 

MCHENRY TIMES
— Skillicorn embraces Trump volunteer Shane Bouvet who wants to ‘drain the swamp’ in Illinois – Marian Johns (DIERSEN: What have you done that might prompt elected officials to embrace you? I led a major effort that succeeded in getting Comcast to start carrying Fox News Channel in Wheaton and in other west suburban municipalities in 2002. I organized a picnic in my precinct that drew all five announced Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, Randy Hultgren, and other elected officials in 2003. I organized Wheaton’s 9/11 ceremonies in 2004 and 2005.)
https://mchenrytimes.com/stories/511412510-skillicorn-embraces-trump-volunteer-who-wants-to-drain-the-swamp-in-illinois

 

ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE
— Pritzker dares Rauner to sign pro-choice pledge – Mark Maxwell (DIERSEN: When will Rauner sign a pledge that he will not take any action against any of the planks in the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) platform, including its traditional family, right to life, and immigration planks? When will Rauner sign a pledge that he will defend and advance all the planks in the IRP platform, including its traditional family, right to life, and immigration planks?)
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/pritzker-dares-rauner-to-sign-pro-choice-pledge/1179558037

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Southern Illinois mayor says cities across the state face insolvency from pension debt – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/statewide/southern-illinois-mayor-says-cities-across-the-state-face-insolvency/article_11166cb0-5478-11e8-b37f-c7abbf681e32.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Opposition emerges to Rauner AV
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/14/opposition-emerges-to-rauner-av/
— Gov. Rauner warns against name-calling, and then does just that
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/15/gov-rauner-warns-against-name-calling-and-then-does-just-that/
— Elections director says Russia declared war on Illinois
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/15/elections-director-says-russia-declared-war-on-illinois/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Senate confirms two more of Trump’s judicial picks (Michael Scudder and Amy St. Eve) to the 7th Circuit – Alex Swoyer (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, and especially those who promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation are overjoyed about this and will use this against me. St. Eve denied me my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, that is, she denied me a jury trial. SEE: https://gopillinois.com/documents/)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/14/michael-scudder-amy-st-eve-trump-judges-confirmed-/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In a 90-0 vote, Michael Scudder, a Chicago-based lawyer, was cleared and Amy St. Eve, a judge for the Northern District of Illinois, was confirmed by a 91-0 vote.)

 

DAILY CALLER
— It’s Time For Common Sense Pit Bull Regulation – SCOTT GREER
http://dailycaller.com/2018/05/15/pit-bull-regulation/

 

CAMPUS REFORM
— Northeastern Illinois University philosophy professor says ‘wealth redistribution’ key to ‘sexual fulfillment’ – Celine Ryan
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=10887

 

THE HILL
— Pompeo lifts hiring freeze at State Department – MAX GREENWOOD (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency was almost always under hiring and/or promotion freezes. Overwhelmingly, my GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were Democrats who a) blamed the hiring and/or promotion freezes on Republicans and b) took their anger against Republicans out on GAO’s few Republican employees including me.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/387719-pompeo-lifts-hiring-freeze-at-state-department

 

POLITICO
— Trump says leaks are exaggerated but vows to track down ‘traitors’ – REBECCA MORIN (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means. I have never leaked anything. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have falsely hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I am a leaker. I should sue my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/05/14/trump-leaks-traitors-white-house-586041

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Workplace Inspections Increase in Pursuit of Illegal Hirings There were 3,510 site investigations between Oct. 1 and May 4, more than all of fiscal year 2017 – Laura Meckler (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing, employers in America talk and act like they want to replace all their employees who are citizens of America with citizens of foreign countries.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/workplace-inspections-increase-in-pursuit-of-undocumented-hirings-1526336685
— CEO Pay and Performance Often Don’t Match Up The S&P 500 CEOs who received the biggest pay increases scored middling shareholder returns – Vanessa Fuhrmans (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, to make GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40, you had to a) excel at hiring, retaining, and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) excel at getting rid of federal employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make the aforesaid promotions. Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ceo-pay-and-performance-dont-match-up-1526299200
— The Issue Is Liberty, Not Gambling The Supreme Court says Congress can’t command state legislatures. (DIERSEN: If you promote gambling, you are a) Democrat, Libertarian, and/or RINO and/or b) anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-issue-is-liberty-not-gambling-1526338622

 

USA TODAY
— Sports-betting ruling feeds states’ gambling addiction – Editorial
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/05/14/supreme-court-sports-betting-ruling-feeds-states-gambling-addiction-editorials-debates/609179002/

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Trump talks to Hannity on the phone nearly every night to ‘decompress’: report – JESSICA CHIA
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/trump-talks-hannity-phone-night-report-article-1.3990081

 

PEOPLE’S WORLD
— How free is the free press in Trump’s America? – BARBARA RUSSUM (DIERSEN: If my critics/opponents could stop my Civil Service Retirement System pension, my federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy, my Medicare, and/or my Social Security to stop me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out, they certainly would have done that by now. So far, they, their operatives, and their dupes have ended my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, my Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster service, my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, and my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership.)
https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/how-free-is-the-free-press-in-trumps-america/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: There is an old saying, “He who pays the piper calls the tune,” meaning that someone who provides the money has the right to determine what it is spent on. In journalism these days it has taken on a sinister connotation for everything from censoring school newspapers to the firing and even murder of outspoken journalists. Here in the U.S. we like to reflect on the concept of a free press as written into the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. But President Donald Trump describes journalists who offer anything but fawning coverage of him and his administration as “enemies of the people.” Another president, Richard Nixon, also once declared, “The press is the enemy.” Carl Bernstein, one of the Washington Post reporters who exposed Nixon’s Watergate scandal in the 1970s, says Trump’s rhetoric is similar to Nixon’s in that he is “trying to divide the country, and make the conduct of the press the issue, instead of the conduct of the president.” The Trump administration is trying to get the public to buy the idea that when a newspaper or television network reports anything that is at all unflattering to the president that newspaper or network is automatically displaying its bias. “In Donald Trump’s America,” said the Los Angeles Times in an editorial, “the mere act of reporting news unflattering to the president is held up as evidence of bias. Journalists are slandered. Facts that contradict Trump’s version of reality are dismissed as ‘fake news.’ Reporters and their news organizations are ‘pathetic,’ ‘very dishonest,’ ‘failing,’ and even, in one memorable turn of phrase, ‘a pile of garbage.’” While Trump aims his fire at even objective reporting that shines light on negative features of his administration, not all newspapers, television networks and other media outlets are placed on his enemies list. Some, like Fox News, shower praise on the president almost round the clock and he rewards them with frequent exclusive interviews. It is impossible to avoid the conclusion that a big difference between the networks and outlooks he likes and the ones he opposes correlates to who owns those various networks and outlets. It goes without saying that the high costs of putting out the news favors billionaires to become owners of huge chunks of print and broadcasting media and it is not always easy to keep track of who owns what. Recent headlines provide an example of how it can get confusing: “Comcast prepares all-cash bid to gate-crash Disney-Fox deal,” or “Disney Could Give Up Sky to Get Fox Assets.” Another fact is that big money doesn’t just limit itself to controlling editorial policy. At times it goes after the ability of newspapers to even continue to exist. Clarity about the nature of what goes on in a world where big money influences journalism was the aim of a May 8 Democracy Now show with Amy Goodman and Juan González. They talked about how rank and file journalists are rising up against a Wall Street hedge fund that is chewing up and spitting out newsrooms across the country. Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund, owns Digital First media, the nation’s second largest newspaper chain.)

May 14 Evening Edition

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pritzker signs pledge not to diminish abortion rights – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: When will Rauner sign a pledge that he will not take any action against any of the planks in the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) platform, including its traditional family, right to life, and immigration planks? When will Rauner sign a pledge that he will defend and advance all the planks in the IRP platform, including its traditional family, right to life, and immigration planks?)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180514/pritzker-signs-pledge-not-to-diminish-abortion-rights

 

ABC7
— Rauner calls for reinstatement of death penalty in Illinois for mass murderers, police killers – Jessica D’Onofrio
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gov-rauner-calls-for-narrow-reinstatement-of-death-penalty-/3472009/

 

NBC5
— Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Illinois Political Leaders Spend Hundreds of Thousands on Sports Tickets – Carol Marin and Don Moseley
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/illinois-political-leaders-spend-hundreds-of-thousands-on-sports-tickets-482566241.html
— Pfleger Suggests Rauner ‘Should Be Charged With a Hate Crime’ for Proposing Return of Death Penalty – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/father-pfleger-rauner-proposes-bringing-back-death-penalty-in-illinois-482560801.html
— Rauner Proposes Reinstating Death Penalty for Some Cases Illinois hasn’t put a criminal to death since 1999’s execution of Andrew Kokoraleis
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Rauner-Proposes-Death-Penalty-for-Some-Cases-482556011.html

 

CBS2
— Rauner Proposes Death Penalty For Illinois Governor wants the punishment, currently banned in Illinois, but only in certain cases. – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/category/spoken-word-wbbmtv/3863696-rauner-proposes-death-penalty-for-illinois/
— Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Law Banning Sports Gambling In Most States
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/05/14/supreme-court-sports-gambling-ruling/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner proposes reinstating Illinois death penalty in cases of mass killings, police slayings – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-guns-bill-20180514-story.html
— Morality a non-factor as Illinois, others weigh sports betting – Phil Rosenthal
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-spt-sports-gambling-illinois-morality-rosenthal-20180514-story.html
— Rauner’s death penalty ploy – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-rauner-death-penalty-election-20180514-story.html
— Illinois should legalize sports betting – Editorial (DIERSEN: To promote gambling is to promote vice.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-sports-betting-illinois-supreme-court-20180514-story.html
— American Airlines bans emotional support amphibians, ferrets, goats and more – Lauren Zumbach
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-american-airlines-emotional-support-animals-20180514-story.html
— Pets on planes and our indulgent culture – Kristen McQueary
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-mcqueary-column-pets-airlines-20180515-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants overwhelmingly vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-met-immigration-trump-kelly-deport-huppke-20180514-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Bruce Rauner plays pure politics with death penalty and guns – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/bruce-rauner-plays-politics-death-penalty-guns-illinois-governor/
— Rauner pushes to reinstate death penalty for cop killers, mass murderers – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/in-amendatory-veto-rauner-pushes-death-penalty-for-cop-killers-mass-murderers/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Chief judge: Kane County will hire others if striking workers don’t return Tuesday – Lauren Rohr and Susan Sarkauskas
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180514/chief-judge-kane-county-will-hire-others-if-striking-workers-dont-return-tuesday
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois expected to accelerate work to legalize sports betting – Bob Susnjara (DIERSEN: The more that you gamble, the faster that you will become a ward of the state.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180514/illinois-expected-to-accelerate-work-to-legalize-sports-betting
— Can Illinois get sports gambling right? – Barry Rozner
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20180514/rozner-can-illinois-get-sports-gambling-right

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans say “Rauner finally gets something right with anti-gun gambit.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180514/BLOGS02/180519940/rauner-finally-gets-something-right-with-anti-gun-gambit
— Amazon’s HQ2 quandary: Go for lower taxes or liberal voters – Bloomberg (DIERSEN: Based on the candidates that they vote for, Chicago voters are overwhelmingly anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180514/NEWS02/180519946/amazons-hq2-quandary-go-for-lower-taxes-or-liberal-voters
— Jack up property taxes for pensions, say 3 Fed economists – DENNIS RODKIN (DIERSEN: My wife and I have been paying high real estate taxes in Wheaton since 1978, but a) we have never attended any school in DuPage County and b) we have never sent any children to any school in DuPage County.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20180514/CRED0701/180519952/jack-up-property-taxes-for-pensions-say-3-fed-economists
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “In our view, Illinois’ best option is to impose a statewide residential property tax,” they wrote, in part because it would be fair: “Illinois residents who have benefited most from the past services of governmental employees are more likely to be homeowners, so it seems reasonable that they should pay a larger share of the costs.”)
— Facebook’s on a Chicago hiring binge – LYNNE MAREK (DIERSEN: From what I see, all those who Facebook hires would be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180514/NEWS06/180519945/facebooks-on-a-chicago-hiring-binge
— 20 in their 20s Meet the 2018 class Looking for the next big thing in Chicago business, tech and innovation? Follow these 20 young change-makers to find clues. Among their ranks: social problem-solvers, emerging entrepreneurs and money masters. Some generate big revenues. Others challenge the status quo. Not one is older than 29. Click here to get to know them all. (DIERSEN: Did anyone write about you when you were in your 20s? When I was 29, in 1978, the Democrats who ran Money Magazine published a 4-page article on me in their February edition. They painted my education deductions as being improper and foisted negative government employee stereotypes on me. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business and accounting courses that I had taken at Loyola and DePaul a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and d) were a distraction.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/section/20s

 

WTTW
— Rauner Wants to Reinstate Death Penalty, Put 72-Hour Hold on All Gun Sales – Amanda Vinicky
https://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2018/05/14/rauner-wants-reinstate-death-penalty-put-72-hour-hold-all-gun-sales

 

WQAD
— Rauner unveils plan on gun control and partial death penalty re-instatement
http://wqad.com/2018/05/14/rauner-unveils-plan-on-gun-control-and-partial-death-penalty-re-instatement/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IN AMENDMENTARY VETO, RAUNER SUPPORTS 72-HOUR WAITING PERIOD FOR ALL GUN PURCHASES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/05/in-amendmentary-veto-rauner-supports-72-hour-waiting-period-for-all-gun-purchases.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— ISRA applauds Rauner AV
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/14/isra-applauds-rauner-av/

 

GOPUSA
— NASCAR makes a push for ‘diversity’ (GOPUSA Editor Bobby Eberle’s Note: Or a person (not cynical) might see it as just another corporation that is bowing to the will of political correctness and “diversity”. If racing is a “rich man’s sport,” then how about a program to develop drivers from poor backgrounds REGARDLESS of the color of his or her skin? Hmmmmm??? Is there really a point here?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=45788
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A cynical person might write off NASCAR’s diversity efforts as a response to declining attendance and sagging ratings, a desperate attempt to tap into new demographics that could shore up the sport’s financials.)
— How much does a media kingpin make?
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=45848

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Stormy Daniels’s Lawyer Threatens to Sue Reporters for Digging into His Background – JACK CROWE (DIERSEN: What would reporters who disapproved of you find if they dug into your background? If reporters who disapproved of me dug into my background, they would find that a) I am no longer the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, or American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member. They would find a) that my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, 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 $19,203 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980; b) that my Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974; and c) that my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968. They would find that I have been a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999 and the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. They would find that I am a Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, my ancestors have been in America since 1844, union member for almost 12 years, federal employee for almost 30 years, federal retiree for more than 20 years, childless, pet-less, American nameplate car owner, and even worse things. They would use the aforesaid to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn me as being a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/stormy-daniels-lawyer-threatens-sue-reporters-digging-into-background/

 

THE HILL
— Trump blasts White House leakers as ‘traitors’ – JORDAN FABIAN (DIERSEN: Of course, ever since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, I have been demonized, denigrated, and condemned as being a leaker by Democrats and Democrat plants, by Libertarians and Libertarian plants, by Greens and Green plants, and by RINOs. Should I sue the aforesaid? I have never been a leaker.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/387642-trump-blasts-white-house-leakers-as-traitors

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/opinion-young-asian-american-affirmative-action_us_5af5e145e4b0e57cd9f951c4

 

ABA JOURNAL
— Officials resigned reportedly after pressure to cancel temporary protected status for immigrants – LORELEI LAIRD (DIERSEN: Of course, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors hoped that pressuring me to give preference to my subordinates who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, disabled, and/or veteran would prompt me to resign rather than complain about it. I have always opposed patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/officials_resigned_after_pressure_to_cancel_temporary_protected_status

 

BOSTON HERALD
— Immigration crackdown shifts to employers as audits surge – AP
http://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2018/05/immigration_crackdown_shifts_to_employers_as_audits_surge

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Donald Trump and Sean Hannity Like to Talk Before Bedtime – OLIVIA NUZZI
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/05/sean-hannity-donald-trump-late-night-calls.html

 

MARKET WATCH
— Why American teenagers are less likely to find a summer job – Jacob Passy (DIERSEN: What about teenagers taking “bad” jobs? What did you do during the summer between your junior and senior high school years? I washed dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights. My understanding is a) that I am the only White male who held that job and b) that I held it longer than anyone else: November of 1964 through May of 1966. I earned and saved enough money doing that to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in May of 1966.)
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/record-low-unemployment-doesnt-mean-teens-will-find-summer-jobs-this-year-2018-05-07

May 14 Morning Edition

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Illinois Democrats say that Illinois Republicans who support the traditional family, right to life, and/or immigration planks are “insurgents.” Democrats side with Greg Baise.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/14/baise-tells-party-insurgents-to-choose-between-rauner-and-madigan/
— Rauner talks Trump, Turnaround Agenda, Madigan and media “bias” at forum
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/14/rauner-talks-trump-turnaround-agenda-and-madigan-at-forum/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Rauner’s top priorities sidelined in final budget talks of his first term – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-illinois-budget-20180510-story.html
— Frerichs warns of “junk” credit downgrade without budget
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-paul-vallas-rahm-emanuel-police-20180514-story.html
— Lincoln foundation puts Marilyn Monroe dress on the block to save presidential memorabilia from same fate – Ray Long
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-lincoln-foundation-marilyn-monroe-auction-20180511-story.html
— A local government (Calumet Park) facing pension pressure. Rinse and repeat. – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-calumet-bankruptcy-pension-debt-20180508-story.html
— Retirement stresses us out, especially those who have saved – Jill Schlesinger (DIERSEN: One could argue that if you are not on track to have a) at least $1 million saved for your retirement or b) at least $50,000/year in pension, Social Security, and other income, you are planning to “go on the dole.” According to this article, “a whopping 62 percent of workers have not actually calculated how much money they will need to have saved so that they can live comfortably in retirement.”)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/success/tca-retirement-stresses-us-out-especially-those-who-have-saved-20180510-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The 2018 Retirement Confidence Survey (“RCS,” a joint venture between the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute and research firm Greenwald & Associates) is out, and about two-thirds of Americans feel confident or at least somewhat confident in their ability to retire comfortably. Yet nearly the same share say that preparing for retirement makes them feel stressed. You may think that these feelings arise because so many have saved very little. Among respondents who are still working, 45 percent report that the total value of their household’s savings and investments, excluding the value of their primary home and any defined benefit pension plans, is less than $25,000. Nine percent report totals of $25,000 to $49,999, 11 percent have $50,000 to $99,999, 15 percent are at $100,000 to $249,999 and 21 percent have $250,000 or more. But when many of those who have saved very little call my radio show or podcast, they don’t actually seem stressed. They are clear-eyed about their priorities and seem to know what they need to do. But for those who have managed to accumulate some money, usually $100,000 or more, that’s when the worries seem to start. Perhaps the stress comes from not knowing or fearing what lies ahead. According to RCS, although so many are anxious about the future, a whopping 62 percent of workers have not actually calculated how much money they will need to have saved so that they can live comfortably in retirement.)
— The importance of true checks and balances in government – Jonah Goldberg. (DIERSEN: I worked for the legislative branch of the federal government (GAO) for almost 18 years. I worked for the executive branch of the federal government (IRS for almost 9 years and the Post Office for almost 3 years) for almost 12 years.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-goldberg-supreme-court-power-politics-0514-20180510-story.html
— Tough times for the resistance? – Heather Wilhelm
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-wilhelm-tough-times-for-the-resistance-california-solar-panels-0514-story.html
— Mexico’s presidential front-runner is at war with business elites who warn he’ll wreck the economy – Kate Linthicum (DIERSEN: Who are the business elites in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois at war with? Business elites have declared war on me since 1966 a) because I was a federal employee 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, b) because I have been a federal retiree since 1997, c) because I was a union member 1966-1969 and 1971-1980, d) because I sued businesses during the 1980s and 1990s, e) because I do not glorify and praise them, f) because I do not pander to them, g) because I refuse to serve as their operative or dupe, and h) because I refuse to give them money.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/la-fg-mexico-lopez-obrador-2018-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Members of Group A crow about how strongly they are allied with each other against members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and Members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/glanton/ct-met-dahleen-glanton-gay-marriage-20180511-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PHOTO: Father’s rights fuel Antioch Libertarian Kash Jackson’s bid for governor – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180514/fathers-rights-fuel-antioch-libertarians-bid-for-governor
— Six Libertarians seek statewide positions in Illinois – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180514/six-libertarians-seek-statewide-positions-in-illinois
— Trump’s improved standing, energized GOP voters worry Democrats – Sean Sullivan and Seung Min Kim
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180514/trumps-improved-standing-energized-gop-voters-worry-democrats

 

NBC5
— Southern Illinois Mayor’s Trailer Catches Fire, Chief Suspects Arson
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/southern-illinois-mayors-trailer-catches-fire-chief-suspects-arson-482500952.html

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Madigan and Cullerton: You can’t block redistricting reform forever – DAVID GREISING
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180511/ISSUE07/180519977/redistricting-reform-is-gaining-ground-even-in-illinois
— Money talks, and Illinois students walk – LYNNE MAREK (DIERSEN: One reason why I accepted Firestone Stores’ job offer in 1970 was that I could/did work in its Chicago Heights Store, just 5 miles north of Crete, where I lived with my mother and brother. I had applied for a financial hardship draft deferment to help support them because my father had died suddenly in 1969.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180511/ISSUE01/180509840/can-fixing-financial-aid-keep-more-college-bound-kids-from-leaving
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: A big Chicago marijuana company is going public – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180514/NEWS07/180519960/a-big-chicago-marijuana-company-is-going-public

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Gun Waiting Period Bill on Governor’s Desk – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=265139#.WvmOElpy-M8

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Henry County weighs gun owner ordinances – LISA HAMMER
http://qconline.com/news/local/henry-county-weighs-gun-owner-ordinances/article_afcc98cf-6ef4-546a-a02c-f534a17fddf6.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Who ruined Illinois? Many share blame – Jim Nolan
http://qconline.com/opinion/columnists/nowlan-column-who-ruined-illinois-many-share-blame/article_9a6385c4-e31a-5deb-bb9b-173d7550b851.amp.html

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Romeoville-based summit addresses opioid epidemic progress in Illinois
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/05/12/romeoville-based-summit-addresses-opioid-epidemic-progress-in-illinois/apkfv2/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— ‘E pluribus unum’? Not so sure, anymore – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are members of Group A try to get rid of members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Members of Group A will fail.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180513/their-view-e-pluribus-unum-not-so-sure-anymore

 

WSIU
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Police Data Show Gun Violence A Chronic, Growing Problem Across Illinois
http://news.wsiu.org/post/police-data-show-gun-violence-chronic-growing-problem-across-illinois#stream/0

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— How To Spot The Signs Of A Coming Blue Wave – DOMENICO MONTANARO
https://www.npr.org/2018/05/14/610544969/how-to-spot-the-signs-of-a-coming-blue-wave

 

CHICAGO READER
— All hail Maria Pappas – Maya Dukmasova (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.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2018/05/09/all-hail-maria-pappas
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “All you have to do is go to the County Building on election day. You couldn’t find a county employee anywhere—they’re all working a precinct. You have patronage, and then you’ve got pinstripe patronage, which is all these bond counselors and contractors and construction persons who contribute heavily to campaigns. Regular patronage is: work as precinct captain equals a job in the forest preserve. Pinstripe patronage is: contribute to me, and I’ll throw you a no-bid contract. Pinstripe patronage is all the change orders in contracts, all the bond counseling—and $13 million of consultants this year. Come on. How much can a consultant tell you that you don’t already know? “We are looking at a situation where being elected means having the money to buy television time. George Dunne used to raise maybe $80,000. Now we have people raising $3 million, $4 million to win a county-wide office because they’re buying television time. Who ends up paying for that television time? The taxpayer. Because the construction projects continue, the consulting contracts continue, the building continues, the change orders continue, the patronage continues—and it just gets bigger and bigger. And the same people make the donations that pay for the candidate to be on TV.”)

 

ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE
— Video gambling machines heading to veteran establishments? – Ty Batemon (DIERSEN: If you want to destroy veterans, you push booze, gambling, pot, and other vices on them.)
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/video-gambling-machines-heading-to-veteran-establishments-/1177339043

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Socially Constructing Polymorphous Perversity – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/socially-constructing-polymorphous-perversity/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— LEFT-WING NONPROFIT PUSHING ILLINOIS TO LOWER VOTING AGE TO 16 FOR LOCAL ELECTIONS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/05/left-wing-nonprofit-pushing-illinois-to-lower-voting-age-to-16-for-local-elections.html

 

ZERO HEDGE
— An “Audible Gasp” Was Heard When The Chicago Fed Unveiled Its “Solution” To The Pension Problem – Tyler Durden
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-05-12/audible-gasp-was-heard-when-chicago-fed-unveiled-its-solution-pension-problem
(FROM THE ARTICLE: An audible gasp went out in the breakout room I was in at last month’s pension event cosponsored by The Civic Federation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. That was when a speaker from the Chicago Fed proposed levying, across the state and in addition to current property taxes, a special property assessment they estimate would be about 1% of actual property value each year for 30 years. Evidently, that wasn’t reality-shock enough. This week the Chicago Fed published that proposal formally. It’s linked here. It surely ranks among the most blatantly inhumane and foolish ideas we’ve seen yet. Homeowners with houses worth $250,000 would pay an additional $2,500 per year in property taxes, those with homes worth $500,000 would pay an additional $5,000, and those with homes worth $1 million would pay an additional $10,000. Is the Chicago Fed blind to human consequences? Confiscatory property tax rates have already robbed hundreds of thousands, maybe millions, of Illinois families of their home equity — probably the lion’s share of whatever wealth they had. Property taxes in many Illinois communities already exceed 3%, 4% and even 5% of home values. Across Illinois, the average is a sky-high 2.67 percent, the highest in the nation.)

 

GOPUSA
— California Demands That Christians ‘Evolve’ (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs who dominate the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, etc. demand a) that Republicans dump the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, and the rest of the planks in the Republican Party platform and in the IRP platform and b) that Republicans dump those like me who support the aforesaid planks.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=45781

 

DAILY TORCH
— Job Security: Federal civil service employees have a 99.5 percent chance of never being fired – Natalia Castro (DIERSEN: Of course, since 1997, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have used this to hint/imply/argue/shout that I must be a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and far worse things or a) my Democrat GAO superiors would NOT have forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, would NOT have given me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, would NOT have always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, would have promoted me beyond GS-13, would NOT have gotten rid of my mentor in 1987, would NOT have kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and would NOT have forced me to take a $19,203 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980; b) my Democrat IRS superiors would have promoted me beyond GS-12, would NOT have disallowed my education deductions in 1978, would NOT have gotten rid of my mentor in 1975, and would NOT have disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974; and c) my Democrat Post Office superiors would NOT have forced me resign in 1969 and would NOT have disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
http://dailytorch.com/2018/05/job-security-federal-civil-service-employees-have-a-99-5-percent-chance-of-never-being-fired/

 

TOWNHALL
— Brutalized by Trump’s Winning, Liberals Nip at Conservatives’ Ankles – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2018/05/14/brutalized-by-trumps-winning-liberals-nip-at-conservatives-ankles-n2480389

 

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Food Stamp Reform Bill Requires Work for Only 20 Percent of Work-Capable Adults – Robert Rector and Jamie Hall (DIERSEN: Should “work-capable adults” be required to only take jobs that are appropriate for someone who has their education, work experience, professional certifications, professional license, etc.?)
https://www.heritage.org/hunger-and-food-programs/report/food-stamp-reform-bill-requires-work-only-20-percent-work-capable

 

DAILY BEAST
— White House Aide’s Plan to Stop Leaks: Spy on His Co-Workers Ezra Cohen-Watnick ran intelligence for the National Security Council. There, he decided collecting his colleagues’ phone and email data was a good idea. – Spencer Ackerman (DIERSEN: Of course, ever since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, I have been demonized, denigrated, and condemned as being a leaker by Democrats and Democrat plants, by Libertarians and Libertarian plants, by Greens and Green plants, and by RINOs. Should I sue the aforesaid? I have never been a leaker.)
https://www.thedailybeast.com/white-house-aides-plan-to-stop-leaks-spy-on-his-co-workers?via=newsletter&source=DDMorning
— Trump Staffers Impersonate Each Other When They Leak (DIERSEN: Of course, ever since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, I have been demonized, denigrated, and condemned as being a leaker by Democrats and Democrat plants, by Libertarians and Libertarian plants, by Greens and Green plants, and by RINOs. Should I sue the aforesaid? I have never been a leaker.)
https://www.thedailybeast.com/report-trump-staffers-impersonate-each-other-when-they-leak

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Reince Priebus, Sean Spicer convinced Trump to swear off MSNBC, CNN: Report – Daniel Chaitin (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes work very hard to get everyone to swear off GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/reince-priebus-sean-spicer-convinced-trump-to-swear-off-msnbc-cnn-report

 

REASON
— ‘Assault Weapons,’ Explained How a scary name for an arbitrary group of firearms distorts the gun control debate – Jacob Sullum
https://reason.com/archives/2018/05/14/assault-weapons-explained

 

OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY
White House Leakers Leak Why They’re Leaking
— The Trump White House has leaked more than any in recent memory. Some of the leakers have explained what motivates them. – DOUG MATACONIS (DIERSEN: Of course, ever since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, I have been demonized, denigrated, and condemned as being a leaker by Democrats and Democrat plants, by Libertarians and Libertarian plants, by Greens and Green plants, and by RINOs. Should I sue the aforesaid? I have never been a leaker.)
https://www.outsidethebeltway.com/white-house-leakers-leak-why-theyre-leaking/

 

THE HILL
— TRAGIC: Supreme Court strikes down law banning sports betting – LYDIA WHEELER
http://thehill.com/regulation/387560-supreme-court-strikes-down-law-banning-sports-betting

 

CNN
— The Trump administration is trying to turn the McCain death joke into a ‘leak’ scandal – Chris Cillizza (DIERSEN: Of course, ever since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, I have been demonized, denigrated, and condemned as being a leaker by Democrats and Democrat plants, by Libertarians and Libertarian plants, by Greens and Green plants, and by RINOs. Should I sue the aforesaid? I have never been a leaker.)
https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/14/politics/kelly-sadler-mccain-white-house/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Alarming new revelations about Trump’s addiction to Fox News – Greg Sargent
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2018/05/14/alarming-new-revelations-about-trumps-addiction-to-fox-news/?utm_term=.225a4acb65ca
— At Iraq’s polls, many voters seek patronage and jobs – AP (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.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/at-iraqs-polls-many-voters-seek-patronage-and-jobs/2018/05/13/64293ff2-5704-11e8-9889-07bcc1327f4b_story.html

 

USA TODAY
— BEYOND TRAGIC: Carrying debt into retirement and past age 75 has become the new normal – Russ Wiles
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/columnist/2018/05/10/debt-retirement-past-age-75-become-new-normal/570321002/

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
— California lurches left, as Jerry Brown heads into the sunset – STEVEN GREENHUT
https://www.ocregister.com/2018/05/13/california-lurches-left-as-jerry-brown-heads-into-the-sunset/

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— The Long, Tortured History of the Job Guarantee How liberals, over decades, worked to undermine a proposal that has long enjoyed public support – PETER-CHRISTIAN AIGNER and MICHAEL BRENES (DIERSEN: Since 1966, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who were not federal employees have always shouted that the federal government is the “employer of last resort” and that federal employees are lazy, stupid, and even worse things. They, and many millions of others, 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.)
https://newrepublic.com/article/148388/long-tortured-history-job-guarantee
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Very soon after LBJ’s War on Poverty began, various government departments began pushing for direct job-creation and calling for the government to become “employer of last resort,” ideas JFK and LBJ had many times rejected. But domestic welfare was subsumed by the war. Hubert Humphrey carried the banner in 1968, promoting federal planning for jobs, housing, and community development. But when he lost to Nixon, reformers in the party rejected this approach. “New Politics” Democrats turned to George McGovern, who implied that postwar Keynesianism had failed, and instead offered a far less popular solution with voters (and the poor): a “demogrant,” or universal basic income (UBI). Every American would receive an annual income of $1,000, instead of a job. The debate between “guaranteed” jobs or income played out in the 1972 primary between Humphrey and McGovern. Each candidate battled for the soul of the Democratic Party, with two competing versions for resolving unemployment and poverty. In Humphrey’s corner were the NAACP and AFL-CIO. Remnants of the anti-war movement and wealthy suburban liberals backed McGovern.)

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— White House Leaker Covers Tracks by Impersonating Co-workers – Margaret Hartmann (DIERSEN: Of course, ever since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, I have been demonized, denigrated, and condemned as being a leaker by Democrats and Democrat plants, by Libertarians and Libertarian plants, by Greens and Green plants, and by RINOs. Should I sue the aforesaid? I have never been a leaker.)
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/05/white-house-leaker-covers-tracks-by-impersonating-coworkers.html

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— A Tweak to Rules for Resigning From Your Job and More – Erich Wagner (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government always treated me like I was “under investigation,” like they had found me guilty, and like they were punishing me. My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, 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 $19,203 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, got rid of my mentor in 1975, 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.)
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2018/05/tweak-resignation-rules-retirement-claims-wane-and-more/148080/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Office of Personnel Management on Monday issued a memo tweaking the rules governing how agencies handle employees who resign while under investigation. In a memo to chief human capital officers, OPM Director Jeff Pon implemented a new provision of the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act requiring agencies to make a “permanent notation” on the personnel file of someone who leaves his or her job while an investigation into the employee is ongoing. Such investigations include those done by an inspector general and adverse personnel actions for performance or misconduct. Pon wrote that the notation should be applied to one’s record only after the person has been given an opportunity to respond to the findings of an investigation. The new procedure does not impact an employee’s ability to appeal the findings of an investigation or adverse action to the Merit Systems Protection Board, and if the employee wins, the agency would remove the notation from his or her record.)

 

MOTLEY FOOL
— 3 Ways to Deal With a Work Setback It happens to everyone and can be a learning experience. – Daniel B. Kline, Jason Hall, And Selena Maranjian (DIERSEN: What did you do to deal with work setbacks? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 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. I took a $19,203 (26%) pay cut in 1980 to transfer from IRS to GAO.)
https://www.fool.com/careers/2018/04/17/3-ways-to-deal-with-a-work-setback.aspx

May 13 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Sanders: Aide’s McCain Comment Shouldn’t Have Been Leaked Sarah Sanders declined to condemn Sadler’s comments during a White House briefing on Friday, saying she wouldn’t “validate a leak out of an internal staff meeting” – Ken Thomas
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Sanders-White-House-Aide-McCain-Comment-Leaked-482483981.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump advisers hail McCain but offer no apology for aide’s crude remark – Paul Kane
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-advisers-mccain-remark-20180513-story.html
— Trump, Schneiderman, Greitens and the changing shape of sex scandals – Marc Fisher
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-politician-sex-scandals-20180513-story.html

 

WAND TV
— Moms on the range
http://www.wandtv.com/story/38178972/moms-on-the-range

 

WBEZ
— Indiana Joins Lawsuit Against Sanctuary City Ordinance – AP (DIERSEN: A sanctuary city is one that is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/indiana-joins-lawsuit-against-sanctuary-city-ordinance/d1c24ccd-8663-4c30-97a7-df3376d6138a

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— GOP SOS nominee Helland talks race against White – Paul Cicchini
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/gop-sos-nominee-talks-race-against-white/1174245510

 

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— GOP Boss Hogs 4 Titles But Says Black Trump Supporters Can’t Have 1 – DOUG IBENDAHL
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14478
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I strongly suspect one big reason that neither Sean Morrison nor Tim Schneider lifts a finger for President Trump is they look at polls saying Trump is unpopular in Cook County and they fear standing-up for the President would hurt their prospects of keeping their cushy County Board positions. In my opinion they have a serious conflict of interest. In any case, it’s at least a reasonable question they should have to address. But on one point there can be no disagreement. Donald Trump is the best thing the GOP has going for it. It’s not even close. Trump is where all the energy is and he’s pretty much the only Republican who is getting things done, anywhere. Trump is also making politics fun again and is bringing in new people like never before. It’s a shame we are burdened with so many Republican officials in Illinois who will never get it, but the fact is President Trump has completely changed the game, on multiple levels. As just one example there is a major paradigm shift going on in the black community where black folks who never, ever would have considered supporting a Republican president are supporting this one. Kanye West is just one high profile example.)

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump reshaping GOP by breaking away from traditional conservative policies – S.A. Miller (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. Those who want to destroy the Republican Party want it to dump its traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, and many other planks in its platform.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/13/donald-trump-breaks-conservative-policies-reshapes/

 

TOWNHALL
— April Gun Sales Set A New Record, Thanks Anti-Gun Activists – Matt Vespa (DIERSEN: Those who want to kill the Second Amendment are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2018/05/13/icymi-april-gun-sales-set-a-new-record-thanks-antigun-activists-n2480222

 

BREITBART
— AG’s Decision to Join Lawsuit Puts Indiana at Center of Fight to Stop Spread of Sanctuary Cities – IAN MASON (DIERSEN: A sanctuary city is one that is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/11/ags-decision-to-join-lawsuit-puts-indiana-at-center-of-fight-to-stop-spread-of-sanctuary-cities/

 

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Rutgers Student Going Public Against Financial Aid for Illegals – Jack Davis (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-American politicians, educators, employers, etc. make it clear that they prefer citizens of foreign countries over citizens of America.)
https://www.westernjournal.com/rutgers-student-going-public-against-financial-aid-for-illegals/
— New Political Ad Urges Mothers To Warn Children On The Dangers Of The GOP – CILLIAN ZEAL
https://www.westernjournal.com/ct/new-political-ad-urges-mothers-to-warn-children-on-the-dangers-of-the-gop/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Ryan: Trump Will Help Us Win The 2018 Midterms – Robert Donachie
http://dailycaller.com/2018/05/13/paul-ryan-trump-2018-midterms/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Ryan: Trump will be an ‘asset’ in midterms – Rick Moran
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/05/ryan_trump_will_be_an_asset_in_midterms.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that everyone involved in law enforcement is racist.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/13/nyregion/marijuana-arrests-nyc-race.html

 

MEMPHIS DAILY NEWS
— Starbucks Tells Employees: Let Anyone Use the Restroom – AP
https://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2018/may/14/starbucks-tells-employees-let-anyone-use-the-restroom/

 

OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY
— Percentage Of Americans Professing “No Religion” On The Rise The number of Americans professing no religious affiliation is on the rise. This will have some interesting cultural and political implications. – DOUG MATACONIS (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” act as operatives or as dupes for the Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green parties.)
https://www.outsidethebeltway.com/percentage-of-americans-professing-no-religion-on-the-rise/

 

LGBTQ NATION
— Here’s some good news: The religious right is shrinking – John Gallagher (DIERSEN: Who works the hardest against you? Those who promote LGBTQ activity, their operatives, and their dupes work the hardest against me.)
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2018/05/heres-good-news-religious-right-shrinking/

 

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Party promoters speak about lesbian spaces at Center in Halsted – Melissa Wasserman
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Party-promoters-speak-about-lesbian-spaces-at-Center-in-Halsted/62854.html

May 12 Evening Edition

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Contested race for state GOP chair continues party strife – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: This article includes quotes from Chris Mooney, Greg Baise, David McSweeney, Bruce Rauner, Mark Shaw, Jeanne Ives, Bob Winchester, Mike Bigger, Fred Floreth, Rosemarie Long, and Sam McCann.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180512/contested-race-for-state-gop-chair-continues-party-strife
— Precariously balanced is better than unbalanced – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180512/statehouse-insider-precariously-balanced-is-better-than-unbalanced
— Gush of news from White House in age of Trump – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180512/bernard-schoenburg-gush-of-news-from-white-house-in-age-of-trump
— Critics: Illinois Governor’s race shows need for campaign finance reform – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180512/critics-governors-race-shows-need-for-campaign-finance-reform
— The power of civics education – Sheila Smith (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, students that come out of Democrat-run schools are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180511/guest-view-power-of-civics-education

 

ABC7
— Rauner’s budget questioned by leaders – BGA
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/weekend-watch-rauners-budget-questioned-by-leaders/3461203/

 

CBS2
— Trump Announces Plan To Lower Drug Prices: ‘This Is A Total Rip Off, And We Are Ending It’
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/05/11/donald-trump-prescription-drug-prices/

NBC5
— Immigration Detention Centers in Midwest Proposed – AP
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/immigration-detention-centers-in-midwest-proposed-482455501.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Delaware becomes first state to fully ban child marriage – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/delaware-becomes-first-state-to-fully-ban-child-marriage-1

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Campaign-finance reform bill stalls during big-money Illinois governor’s race – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/campaign-finance-reform-bill-stalls-during-big-money-illinois-governors-race/
— New immigration detention centers proposed for Illinois, other Midwest states – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/new-immigration-detention-centers-proposed-for-illinois-other-midwest-states/
— Lori Lightfoot plans to tap LGBT voting bloc to make history and reach City Hall – Laura Washington
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/lori-lightfoot-plans-to-tap-lgbt-voting-bloc-to-make-history-and-reach-city-hall/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Number of moms in U.S. prisons on the rise, but each time that happens ‘you incarcerate the whole family,’ Chicago woman says of experience – Morgan Greene
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-incarcerated-mothers-day-20180511-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— St. Charles Democrats to host ‘Concert for Our Candidates’ May 15
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20180509/st-charles-democrats-to-host-concert-for-our-candidates-may-15
— Runners raise money in Geneva to help Haitians
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180512/runners-raise-money-in-geneva-to-help-haitians

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Illinois Senate tries to define synthetic pot after multiple deaths
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/illinois-senate-tries-to-define-synthetic-pot-after-multiple-deaths/1175145134

 

NORTH WEST INDIANA TIMES
— Whiting woman sentenced to 27 months in prison after gambling away $491K stolen from credit union – Carmen McCollum
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/whiting-woman-sentenced-to-months-in-prison-after-gambling-away/article_950577d1-84fe-57df-ab1a-cc5438672358.html

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Smolenski doesn’t rule out bankruptcy for ailing municipalities – Hoang Tran
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511414339-smolenski-doesn-t-rule-out-bankruptcy-for-ailing-municipalities

 

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Windhorst willing to make tough decisions to save Illinois – Glenn Minnis
https://seillinoisnews.com/stories/511414536-windhorst-willing-to-make-tough-decisions-to-save-illinois

 

EAST CENTRAL REPORTER
— East Central Illinois cities reap $991,000 for housing projects (DIERSEN: In your precinct, how many homes need to be rehabilitated or torn down? Should I seek government funds to rehabilitate or tear down homes in my precinct?)
https://eastcentralreporter.com/stories/511414849-east-central-illinois-cities-reap-991-000-for-housing-projects

 

PEORIA STANDARD
— City of Cuba reaps nearly $370,000 for housing projects (DIERSEN: In your precinct, how many homes need to be rehabilitated or torn down? Should I seek government funds to rehabilitate or tear down homes in my precinct?)
https://peoriastandard.com/stories/511414870-city-of-cuba-reaps-nearly-370-000-for-housing-projects

 

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— Julie Morrison complicit in denying voters chance at fair maps in November, Republican challenger says – Karen Kidd
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/511414875-morrison-complicit-in-denying-voters-chance-at-fair-maps-in-november-republican-challenger-says

 

SANGAMON SUN
— McMillan critical of Manar’s stance on immigration – Glenn Minnis
https://sangamonsun.com/stories/511414639-mcmillan-critical-of-manar-s-stance-on-immigration

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Khouri: Time to give people what they want — and it isn’t more taxes – Glenn Minnis (DIERSEN: According to Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs, a) people want dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and even worse things and b) people want government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511414396-khouri-time-to-give-people-what-they-want-and-it-isn-t-more-taxes
— Analysis: Lisle Police Pension Fund would go broke in 20 years without taxpayer subsidy
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511406287-analysis-lisle-police-pension-fund-would-go-broke-in-20-years-without-taxpayer-subsidy

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois Senator Dick Durbin leaves door open to work requirement for food stamps – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/illinois-senator-leaves-door-open-to-work-requirement-for-food/article_df2e6ffc-553c-11e8-b994-6bd2d0c39458.html

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Consequences of Historical Ignorance – Jarrett Stepman
https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/05/03/the-consequences-of-historical-ignorance/
— How a ‘Far-Left Propaganda Machine’ Got a Respected Legal Group (Alliance Defending Freedom) Expelled by Amazon – Greg Scott
https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/05/03/how-a-far-left-propaganda-machine-got-a-respected-legal-group-expelled-by-amazon/

 

THE HILL
— Democrats worry Trump will win over economy – AMIE PARNES (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, those who have financial problems vote for Democrats. Democrats shout at them that Republicans caused all their past, present, and future financial problems. Who has financial problems? Overwhelmingly, they are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/387356-dems-worry-trump-will-win-over-economy

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Critics: Illinois Gov’s race shows need for campaign finance reform – Sarah Zimmerman
https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Critics-Gov-s-race-shows-need-for-campaign-12909388.php
https://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/article_c2f24ef3-45a9-5ee5-9c82-6721934a5339.html
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/critics-govs-race-shows-need-for-campaign-finance-reform/

 

YAHOO NEWS
— John Kelly: Most undocumented immigrants can’t assimilate easily (DIERSEN: Democrats talk and act like they do not want immigrants to assimilate.)
https://www.yahoo.com/news/john-kelly-most-undocumented-immigrants-204450749.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— JANUARY 26, 2016 FLASHBACK: 600 ‘requests’ from Benghazi for better security: What this statistic really means – Glenn Kessler (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that there is no need for Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) members to communicate with Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains directly because they communicate with a) Randy Pollard, the President of the Illinois Republican County Chairman’s Association, b) the chairmen of the Republican county/township/ward party organizations in their district, and c) the Republican elected officials in their district. However, far too often, far too many of the aforesaid fail/refuse to communicate with Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains. I should write a book about it. Far too often, far too many of them communicate only with those Republican Precinct Committeemen who a) glorify and praise them, b) pander to them, c) serve as their operative or dupe, and/or d) give them money.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2016/01/26/600-requests-from-benghazi-for-better-security-what-this-statistic-really-means/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A key point that Republicans on the committee have tried to make was that Ambassador Chris Stevens — who perished in the 2012 attacks on U.S. facilities that left three others dead — did not directly communicate with Clinton on her private email system. (Generally, ambassadors would send messages through the chain of command.) So none of these came directly from Stevens to Clinton, “asking for help,” as Trump put it.)
— Trump’s welfare reform plan misses a key piece: transportation – Martine Powers (DIERSEN: What cars did you use to get to/from work? I used a:
– 1958 Chevy BelAir 1964-1966,
– 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint 1966-1967,
– 1968 Oldsmobile 442 1967-1968,
– 1969 Dodge Charger SE 1968-1971,
– 1962 Chevy BelAir 1971-1974, and
– 1974 Dodge Dart 1973-1974.
I walked to work 1974-1978.
I took public transportation to work in 1971 and 1978-1997.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/trumps-welfare-reform-plan-misses-a-key-piece-transportation/2018/05/12/9e7ba684-538c-11e8-abd8-265bd07a9859_story.html

 

RECODE
— Amazon shareholders are getting opposite advice on whether diversity should be mandated for the company’s board – Jason Del Rey (DIERSEN: How successful would Amazon be today if it had operated like the federal government? The federal government gives tremendous preference to its employees who are Democrat, and especially to those who are minority and/or female and b) wastes the careers of and gets rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran if they do not make GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40.)
https://www.recode.net/2018/5/12/17345502/amazon-jeff-bezos-rooney-rule-diversity-proposal-board-iss-glass-lewis

 

TACOMA STANDARD
— Green funerals are a must – Noah Wingard (DIERSEN: What are you funeral plans? Our not having children is a major reason why my wife and I will be cremated. What are your major life accomplishments? Mine include:
– Buying 774-5 Sunset Court in University Park in 1972 when I was 24 years old
– Buying condos in the Outer Drive East building in downtown Chicago 1974 and 1976
– Buying 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton in 1978
– Having 915 Cove Court in Wheaton built in 1984
– Earning a bachelor’s degree in management from Northern Illinois University in 1970
– Earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976
– Earning a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980
– Passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979
– Passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981
– Earning a master’s degree in finance from IIT in 1997
– Working for S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights 1964-1966
– Working for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969
– Working for Firestone Stores in Chicago Heights 1970-1972
– Working for IRS in Harvey, Joliet, and Chicago 1971-1980
– Getting promoted by IRS in 1972, 1973, and 1974
– Working for GAO in Chicago 1980-1997
– Getting promoted by GAO in 1986
– Owning my 1972 Corvette since I bought it new in 1971
– Dealing with the many negatives in a nasty 1978 Money Magazine article on me
– Marrying Karen in 1978 and being married to her ever since
– Taking many vacations with Karen in connection with her many business trips to many luxury resorts across America 1978-1992
– Serving on the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter Executive Committee 1983-1996
– Pursuing lawsuits in state and federal courts during the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s
– Serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999
– Serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000
– Serving as the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2000-2004 and 2008-2010
– Serving on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee 2003-2007
– Serving as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012
http://thetacomaledger.com/2018/05/07/opinion-green-funerals-are-a-must/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Nothing says classy quite like death. That is, dying in a way that gives back to others, whether that’s giving your possessions to charity or making your life’s accomplishments an example of what hard work and determination can earn. However, there’s one way we can all give back in death: ourselves. No, not in a metaphorical sense. Our bodies are rich in carbon, bacteria and other stuff that naturally decomposes into the environment with relative ease. That being said, it seems odd that to this day burial seems to be the preferred route of putting a loved one to eternal rest. Burial of an entire body in a metal and plastic coffin seems so off-putting and gaudy, not to mention contrary to the natural process of decomposition. While there are certain religious justifications, nonethe­less the modern practice of burial is environmen­tally unfriendly and creates a future environmen­tal crisis. Graveyards alone contain hundreds if not thousands of bodies, both subterranean and in mausoleums. With a large elderly and baby boom­er population beginning to die off, many of these locations will be hard pressed to make room for more. The process, money and storage it takes to put the deceased in their own plot of land or on a marble shelf makes no sense. Furthermore, the resources that go into buri­als aren’t necessarily friendly to the earth. Since most coffins are made of plastic and varying metal alloys, they aren’t really known for their ability to break down. While the idea of being able to visit a loved one’s final resting place can be therapeutic or provide emotional closure, this practice is as wasteful as it is impractical.)

 

REASON
— Where Are You on the ‘Happiness Curve’? – Nick Gillespie (DIERSEN: What were the major stages of your life? For me, they include:
– Living at Main & Exchange in Crete 1948-1954
– Living at 1286 Wood Street in Crete 1954-1972
– Living at 774-5 Sunset Court in University Park 1972-1976
– Living in the Outer Drive East building in downtown Chicago 1976-1978
– Living at 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton 1978-1984
– Living at 915 Cove Court in Wheaton since 1984
– Attending Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961
– Attending Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962
– Attending Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966
– Attending University of Illinois in Chicago 1966-1968
– Attending Northern Illinois University in DeKalb 1969-1970
– Taking graduate business classes at Loyola in Chicago 1972-1976
– Taking graduate accounting courses at DePaul in Chicago 1976-1980
– Taking CPA review courses 1978-1979
– Taking Certified Internal Auditor review courses 1980-1981
– Taking graduate finance courses at IIT in Chicago 1992-1997
– Working for S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights 1964-1966
– Working for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969
– Working for Firestone Stores in Chicago Heights 1970-1972
– Working for IRS in Harvey, Joliet, and Chicago 1971-1980
– Working for GAO in Chicago 1980-1997
– Dealing with being forced to retire in 1997 since 1997
– Owning my 1972 Corvette since I bought it new in 1971
– Dealing with the many negatives in a nasty 1978 Money Magazine article on me since 1978
– Being married to Karen since 1978
– Taking many vacations with Karen in connection with her many business trips to many luxury resorts across America 1978-1992
– Serving on the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter Executive Committee 1983-1996
– Pursuing lawsuits in state and federal courts during the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s
– Serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999
– Serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000
– Serving as the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2000-2004 and 2008-2010
– Serving on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee 2003-2007
– Serving as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012
https://reason.com/blog/2018/05/09/jonathan-rauch-podcast
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In a country that fetishizes youth, writing a book subtitled Why Life Gets Better After 50 is practically an act of revolution. But that’s exactly what the Jonathan Rauch has done. The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50 is a mind-blowing synthesis of social science and deeply moving personal accounts that will change the way you think about every stage of your life. Whether you’re in your early twenties, the thick of middle age, or your golden years, The Happiness Curve will help to explain not just what’s going on in your life now, but what to expect down the road. If knowledge is power, this book is pure dynamite. In a wide-ranging conversation with Nick Gillespie, Rauch explains why being aware of the aging process can help individuals be more productive and more fulfilled at every stage of life.)

May 12 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Are you a Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain in Illinois? Do you agree with me that your Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) member should always:

 a) advise you by email of the date, time, and location of the next IRP SCC meeting,

 b) seek your input by email for agenda items for those meetings,

 c) provide you by email with the agendas for those meetings as soon as they are available,

 d) insist that all IRP SCC meetings include a public comment period and that only appropriate items are relegated to executive sessions,

 e) seek your input by email on how to vote on agenda items,

 f) advise you by email of what the their weighted vote is,

 g) promptly provide you by email with summaries of major actions taken, including all votes taken, at IRP SCC meetings,

 h) seek your recommendation by email on who they should appoint as their deputy,

 i) advocate for Republican organizations, Republican companies, Republican governments, Republican activists, Republican candidates, Republican elected officials, Republican party leaders, Republican major donors, Republican political consultants, Republican etc. in their congressional district,

 j) promote those who defend and advance the IRP platform, and

 k) work against those who work against the IRP platform? – Dave Diersen


http://www.gopillinois,com

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats want Illinois taxpayers to do even more to encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally. Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats focus on driving individuals, organizations, and companies out of Illinois that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats act like they are paid agents for criminals in Mexico and in other foreign countries.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/immigration-illinois-laws-legislature-editorial/
— It’s way past time for Gov. Rauner to do his job and negotiate a budget – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/its-way-past-time-for-gov-rauner-to-do-his-job-and-negotiate-a-budget/
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: Hat in hand? Abraham Lincoln museum may sell artifacts to pay debts – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/abraham-lincoln-presidential-library-museum-artifacts/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use “New art installation looks like Divvy station for guns” to wage war against the Second Amendment.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/public-art-guns-divvy-station-gun-control-daley-plaza/
— OCTOBER 9, 2017 FLASHBACK: When government sues to keep you in the dark – Madeleine Doubek (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to keep you in the dark, that is, they do not want you or anyone else to first learn of anything by reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. They want you to first learn of things only from them, or from those who they manipulate/dominate or who they are in bed with. Should I write a book about the aforesaid who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican? Virtually all of them reject planks in the Republican Party and/or the Illinois Republican Party platforms, most commonly, the traditional family, right to life, immigration, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. Most commonly, they promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of First and Second Amendment rights, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/doubek-when-government-sues-to-keep-you-in-the-dark/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Former Lake in the Hills cop in prison for sex assault on teen girl will keep $84K pension – George Houde (DIERSEN: How much is the pension that you a) are in line to get or b) are getting? Of course, since 1997, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my COLA-adjusted Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension, currently $51,864/year, is excessive. In my defense, I worked for federal government for almost 30 years – almost 3 years for the Post Office 1966-1969, almost 9 years for IRS 1971-1980, and almost 18 years for GAO 1980-1997. In today’s dollars, my ending GS-13 Step 10 GAO salary was $125,325. My $51,864/year CSRS pension is $6,224/year less because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 and suffer a 12% early retirement penalty (2% X 6 years). Of course, my CSRS pension would be much higher if my Democrat superiors in the federal government had not wasted my career and forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. If the Democrats who run the federal government had promoted me into their Senior Executive Service, my CSRS pension would be $131,360/year (80% of $164,200/year.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-met-ex-cop-sex-assault-pension-20180511-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— College of DuPage students define their own success – Ann Rondeau (DIERSEN: In retrospect, with benefit of hindsight, what could you have done that would have made your career more successful? For me, as a federal employee, it would have been my a) becoming a Democrat, b) becoming a veteran, c) painting myself as being a yes-man, and d) helping my superiors get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20180510/cod-students-define-their-own-success
— District 200 school board, teachers union ink 4-year contract – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180511/district-200-school-board-teachers-union-ink-4-year-contract
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Union members will receive across-the-board base salary increases of 2.5 percent in the first year. The district will determine annual salary increases in remaining years by averaging the rate of inflation over two levy years. The pact also establishes a 2.5 percent floor and 3.5 percent ceiling for annual cost-of-living raises in the remaining years. A first-year teacher now makes $44,525. Under the new contract, that teacher will make $45,416. The highest-paid teacher under the previous agreement received $114,616. The new contract eliminates scheduled salary steps based on longevity in the district, so there won’t be a set top salary. Instead, teachers will receive lane increases tied to their education and professional development.)

 

WLS AM
— Gutierrez passes on presidential bid, will focus on mobilizing Latino voters (DIERSEN: What are your demographics? Who focuses on motivating those who share your demographics?)
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/05/11/rep-gutierrez-passes-on-presidential-bid-will-focus-on-mobilizing-latino-voters/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Companies propose immigration detention centers for Midwest, including Illinois – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/companies-propose-immigration-detention-centers-for-midwest-including-illinois

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Thumbs down to Gov. Bruce Rauner for yet another failure to lead. – Editorial (DIERSEN: What percent voted for Rauner in 2014 because he said that he was “not interested in waging a culture war.” To promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, and illegal immigration is to wage a culture war.)
http://qctimes.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-thumbs-up-thumbs-down/article_b32a8a4e-82c4-5c0b-b141-c165f47eea0b.html
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: Illinois’ Republican governor won’t say whether he would back a state ratification of the long-stalled Equal Rights Amendment. The center-right politician is battling conservatives angered by his handling of abortion and immigration. And he’s facing Democrats frothing over his role in Illinois’ continued budgetary morass. We supported Rauner because he was precisely the kind of Republican the country needs. He’s business minded. He’s not interested in waging a culture war. He’s a man whose party has abandoned him. And that’s unfortunate. But, decades ago, Illinois was key player in stalling the proposed constitutional amendment that would guarantee women equal rights. The country has changed. And Rauner should muster Republican support in the Illinois House in order to ensure its passage.)

 

HERALD NEWS
— Summit on opioid epidemic in Illinois held in Romeoville Experts tackle the causes, solutions and progress – ALEX ORTIZ
http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/11/summit-on-opioid-epidemic-in-illinois-held-in-romeoville/a7oai4j/

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Counties In Southern Illinois Declare That They Are Gun Sanctuaries – RACHEL OTWELL (DIERSEN: When will your county declare that it is a sanctuary for individuals, for organizations, and for companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? Ever-increasingly, the Democrats who run Illinois make it clear that they want to drive the aforesaid out of Illinois.)
https://www.npr.org/2018/05/11/610315769/counties-in-southern-illinois-declare-that-they-are-gun-sanctuaries

 

WJBD RADIO
— Salem Receives $363,244 For Housing Rehabilitation Work Salem Is One of 14 Communities to Share in $6-Million in Federal Funding (DIERSEN: In your precinct, how many homes need to be rehabilitated or torn down? Should I seek government funds to rehabilitate or tear down homes in my precinct?)
http://www.wjbdradio.com/local-news/2018/05/11/salem-receives-363244-for-housing-rehabilitation-work

 

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Welcome to the POLITICO Illinois Playbook! Please send tips, events, announcements to nkorecki@politico.com or @natashakorecki (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to keep you in the dark, that is, they do not want you or anyone else to first learn of anything by reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. They want you to first learn of things only from them, or from those who they manipulate/dominate or who they are in bed with. Should I write a book about the aforesaid who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican? Virtually all of them reject planks in the Republican Party and/or the Illinois Republican Party platforms, most commonly, the traditional family, right to life, immigration, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. Most commonly, they promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of First and Second Amendment rights, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinoisplaybook

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Who watches the watchdogs? (DIERSEN: In the federal government, GAO watches the federal watchdogs. I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $96,403/year – $125,325/year.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/11/who-watches-the-watchdogs/

 

GOPUSA
— Rosie O’Donnell’s excess donations to Democratic candidates break law
http://www.gopusa.com/rosie-odonnells-excess-donations-to-democratic-candidates-break-law/

 

BREITBART
— Speaker Ryan Splits From President Trump Over Amnesty – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, if you got elected or appointed to a government or political office as a Republican, and if you do not defend and advance the Republican Party platform, you should immediately resign.)
http://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2018/05/11/speaker-ryan-splits-from-president-trump-over-amnesty/

 

BLAZE
— California teachers pension fund threatens companies financially over gun control issues – Aaron Colen (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Illinois Democrats prohibit pension funds in Illinois from investing in or lending to companies that have employees who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/05/11/california-teachers-pension-fund-threatens-companies-financially-over-gun-control-issues
— Harley-Davidson jobs reportedly being shipped to Thailand – Breck Dumas
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/05/11/harley-davidson-jobs-reportedly-being-shipped-to-thailand

 

INTELLECTUAL CONSERVATIVE
— Google Censoring Christian Ads – Rachel Alexander (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout who talk and act like they hate Missouri Synod Lutherans.)
http://www.intellectualconservative.com/google-censoring-christian-ads/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Google said no to the conservative Lutheran publisher because … it’s religious. Concordia Publishing House CEO Bruce Kintz says Google will no longer accept ads for its Remarketing AdWords program because “the items in the ad and on the CPH website refer to Jesus and/or the Bible.” According to a Concordia press release, Google told CPH its ads were “disabled due to a violation of Google’s policy for advertising based on interests and location.” When CPH objected, the company told them it did not allow remarketing ads based on Christian beliefs. CPH could either remove the offending words or apply for a different type of ad. When asked, the Google rep refused to send the decision to reject the ads up for review. Remarketing ads are targeted at users who have visited a website. Google describes them as showing “ads to people who’ve visited your website or used your mobile app. When people leave your website without buying anything, for example, remarketing helps you reconnect with them by showing relevant ads across their different devices.”)

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats want American taxpayers to do even more to encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally. Ever-increasingly, Democrats focus on driving individuals, organizations, and companies out of America that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Ever-increasingly, Democrats act like they are paid agents for criminals in Mexico and other foreign countries.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/12/us/immigrants-family-separation.html
— White House Refuses to Apologize for Aide’s Joke About McCain – Peter Baker (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents want you to apologize for? My critics/opponents want me to apologize for causing all of their problems, for causing all of your problems, for causing all of my problems, for causing all of everyone’s problems, and especially for causing all the defeats that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000. Of course, they will blame me for all the defeats that Republicans suffer on November 6, 2018. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/11/us/politics/mccain-kelly-sadler-comments.html
— Colleges Hire Consultants to Help Manipulate Student Loan Default Rates – Erica L. Green (DIERSEN: What percent of defaulted student loans were for degrees that are not job-related? My undergraduate degree and my three graduate degrees are job-related. Nevertheless, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that those degrees a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and d) were a distraction.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/11/us/politics/colleges-student-loan-default-rates.html
— First-Time Home Buyers Learn to Move Quickly in Tight Markets – Ann Carrns (DIERSEN: Where did the money come from that enabled you to buy your first home? For me, it came from money that I had earned a) working for IRS for the previous 15 months, b) working part-time for Firestone Stores the previous 18 months, and c) working full-time for Firestone Stores for 7 months before that. I bought a new town home in University Park in September of 1972 when I was 24 years old.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/11/your-money/first-time-home-buyers.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— NRA Sues New York After Insurance Crackdown Group accuses state of unconstitutional ‘political blacklisting campaign’ to stop banks, insurers from doing business with it – Leslie Scism and Joseph De Avila (DIERSEN: Who blacklists you? Should I sue those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who blacklist me? Should I sue their many operatives and dupes?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nra-sues-new-york-after-insurance-crackdown-1526075373

 

WDTV
— Federal Air Marshal Service accused of alcohol abuse, harassment within ranks – CBS
http://www.wdtv.com/content/news/Federal-Air-Marshal-Service-accused-of-alcohol-abuse-harassment-within-ranks-482412881.html

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— OPM Retirement Cut Legislative Proposal Draws Bipartisan Opposition – Erich Wagner (DIERSEN: How many federal employees and federal retirees live in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in your congressional district, and in Illinois? Who takes the lead in promoting hatred against federal employees and against federal retirees? I should write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, in the 6th congressional district, and in Illinois who take the lead in promoting hatred against federal employees and against federal retirees. Because I am a federal retiree, if I was a “single issue” person like many, if not most of my critics/opponents, their operatives, their dupes are, I WOULD BE A DEMOCRAT. Most commonly, they promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2018/05/opm-retirement-cut-proposal-draws-bipartisan-opposition/148157/

May 11 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Kendall County Democrats led by all-female board for first time – Jesse Kirsch (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at women that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that women have had, are having, and will have.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/kendall-county-dems-led-by-all-female-board-for-first-time/3446533/
— White House aide Kelly Sadler dismissed John McCain view, says ‘he’s dying anyway’ – AP (DIERSEN: What is Sadler’s position on age discrimination? I expect that she supports the federal government’s policy of wasting the careers of and getting rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, or non-veteran who do not make GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/white-house-aide-dismissed-john-mccain-view-says-hes-dying-anyway/3459451/
— Wheaton family sues hospital over grandmother’s opioid overdose death – Sarah J. Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/health/wheaton-family-sues-hospital-over-grandmothers-opioid-overdose-death/3461909/

 

CBS2
— Meghan McCain Asks How White House Staffer Who Joked About Her Father’s Brain Cancer Still Has A Job
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/05/11/meghan-mccain-kelly-sadler-brain-cancer-joke-senator-john/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/pot-topics-il-senate-committee-moves-bill-to-allow-medical-cannabis-at-schools/
— Trump tells CEOs he wants more cars built in U.S. – AP (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are a) anti-General Motors, b) anti-Ford, c) anti-Chrysler, d) anti-those who own vehicles built by the aforesaid, and e) anti-union.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/donald-trump-automakers-build-more-cars-us/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— In Chicago, Paul Ryan says polarization is fueled by the internet, not ‘one particular person or personality’ – Rick Pearson (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails have caused all the defeats that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000. What do you say about that to my critics/opponents, to their operatives, and to their dupes?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-paul-ryan-chicago-speech-20180511-story.html
— Starbucks changes bathroom policy following racial firestorm – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-starbucks-bathroom-policy-20180511-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Three GOP leaders (IRS SCC members Mark Shaw, Char Foss-Eggemann, and Ryan Higgins) speak to Wheeling Township Republicans Saturday
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180511/three-gop-leaders-speak-to-wheeling-township-republicans-saturday
(DIERSEN: Questions for your Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) member:
– Does the agenda for the May 19 IRS SCC meeting include a public comment period, and if so, how long and how many minutes will each speaker be limited to?
– What is the status of potential Winchester litigation against the IRP?
– If the 15th Congressional District (CD) IRP SCC position is still in dispute on May 19, will the vote for IRP chairman be postponed or will the vote be taken without the 12.1% 15th CD weighted vote?
– Do you agree with those who believe that if Rose casts the 15th CD weighted vote, Schneider will be reelected and if the vote is taken without the 15th CD weighted vote, or if Winchester casts it, Shaw will be elected?
– In the past, especially in 2005 and 2013, many have sought the IRP chairman position. Why are only two seeking the position now?
– Will the IRP allow Ives to speak in favor of Shaw at the May 19 IRP SCC meeting?
– Who does Schneider want the IRP Executive Director to be? Who does Shaw want the IRP Executive Director to be?
– Would it be correct to say that you will only vote for an IRP chairman candidate who can and will defend and advance all the planks in the Republican Party platform and the IRP platform, including their traditional family, right to life, and immigration planks?
– What is your weighted vote and which IRP chairman candidate are you going to vote for and why?
– How many chairs will the IRP set up for observers at the IRP SCC meeting: 100, 200, 300, 400, 500+?
– Who has asked you to nominate them to serve as your deputy?
– Who has asked you to appoint them to the 2020 IRP State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee?)
— Facebook shares bounce back to pre-scandal level – AP (DIERSEN: Facebook is a Democrat website. www.gopillinois.com is a Republican website.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180511/business/305119945/
— Naperville garden for charity joins network named for Obama – Marie Wilson (DIERSEN: Democrats promote dependency on government and charity.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180511/naperville-garden-for-charity-joins-network-named-for-obama
— Higher pay discussed for mayor, trustees in Libertyville – Mick Zawislak
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180511/higher-pay-discussed-for-mayor-trustees-in-libertyville

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Here are the local CEOs who were paid $20 million-plus – JOE CAHILL (DIERSEN: Who demonizes, denigrates, and condemns you as being overpaid? I should write a book about those who since 1966 have demonized, denigrated, and condemned me as being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 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.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180511/ISSUE10/180509832/here-are-the-local-ceos-who-were-paid-20-million-plus
— Mandated scheduling is a lose-lose for employers and employees (DIERSEN: In 1969, to justify forcing me to resign my part-time Park Forest Post Office job that I had held since 1966, my Democrat superiors said that my being available to work Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, holidays, and all days that NIU was not in session was NOT ENOUGH. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180511/OPINION/180519970/mandated-scheduling-is-a-lose-lose-for-employers-and-employees

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Loyalty and unease in Trump’s Midwest.”
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/05/11/loyalty-and-unease-in-trumps-midwest/a7wfi4b/

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Pro-Choice Advocates Want Written Pledge From Gubernatorial Candidates – DAISY CONTRERAS (DIERSEN: Illinois Republicans want a written pledge from Rauner that he will defend and advance all the planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/pro-choice-advocates-want-written-pledge-gubernatorial-candidates

 

WROK
— LT. GOVERNOR EVELYN SANGUINETTI ON TERM LIMITS, TAXES – RILEY O’NEIL
http://1440wrok.com/lt-governor-evelyn-sanguinetti-on-term-limits-taxes/

 

WAND TV
— Man pleads not guilty to burglarizing video gambling parlor
http://www.wandtv.com/clip/14342297/man-pleads-not-guilty-to-burglarizing-video-gambling-parlor

 

THE X RADIO
— OUTSTANDING: Plummer Endorses Steps to Protect 2nd Amendment Rights – Greg Sapp
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/33770-plummer-endorses-steps-to-protect-2nd-amendment-rights
— May is Older Americans Month in Illinois (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who discriminate against older people? I should write books about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who discriminate against older people.)
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/33774-may-is-older-americans-month-in-illinois

 

ILLINOIS HOME PAGE
— VIDEO: Fight for chair
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/video/fight-for-chair_20180511052152/1172764644

 

CHICAGO READER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to those who discourage everyone from speaking, reading, and writing English?
https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2018/05/10/cutting-court-interpreters-threatens-due-process-rights-even-victim-safety-union-says

 

STATE OF ILLINOIS
— IL Department on Aging celebrates Older Americans Month (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote age discrimination. They promote the federal government’s policy of wasting the careers of and getting rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, or non-veteran who do not make GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40.)
https://www2.illinois.gov/IISNews/16709-Older_Americans_Month.pdf

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— George P. Bush to be keynote speaker at DuPage GOP Lincoln Day Dinner – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511413692-george-p-bush-to-be-keynote-speaker-at-dupage-gop-lincoln-day-dinner

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois Senate looks to ‘send message’ with anti-registry legislation – Benjamin Yount (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who run Illinois send messages to everyone that they want individuals, organizations, and companies that are members of the following groups to leave Illinois: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/illinois-senate-looks-to-send-message-with-anti-registry-legislation/article_aec590c0-5523-11e8-bb45-abf7a825519c.html

 

ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE
— Lawmakers look to crackdown on synthetic drugs – Raquel Martin
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/lawmakers-look-to-crackdown-on-synthetic-drugs/1174262565

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? VISITING ELKHART HOOSIERS WITH TRUMP AND PENCE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/05/wheres-weyermuller-visiting-elkhart-hoosiers-with-trump-and-pence.html
— UNIV. OF ILLINOIS GRAD STUDENTS URGE STEM WORKERS TO BOYCOTT U.S. MILITARY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/05/univ-of-illinois-grad-students-urge-stem-workers-to-boycott-us-military.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner dodges question on “sanctuary counties” for gun owners
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/11/rauner-dodges-question-on-sanctuary-counties-for-gun-owners/
— Shaw loses again in fight to control state party
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/11/shaw-loses-again-in-fight-to-control-state-party/
— “If you do your job, it’s going to be a lot easier to get re-elected”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/11/if-you-do-your-job-its-going-to-be-a-lot-easier-to-get-re-elected/
— Dems look to put Rauner in another trick bag
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/11/dems-look-to-put-rauner-in-another-trick-bag/
— Rauner introduces penalty enhancement bill for politicians (DIERSEN: What about politicians who use the powers of their office to destroy individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that refuse to a) glorify and praise them, b) pander to them, c) serve as their operatives or dupes, and/or b) give them lots of money? What about politicians who use the powers of their office to destroy individuals who have demographics that they disapprove of, for example, Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? What about politicians who use the powers of their office to destroy individuals who have sued them?)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/11/rauner-introduces-penalty-enhancement-bill-for-politicians/

 

GOPUSA
— BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: Half of all Americans now live in ‘sanctuaries’ protecting illegal aliens
http://www.gopusa.com/half-of-all-americans-now-live-in-sanctuaries-protecting-illegal-aliens/
— Feminism falls to a new low in its porn phase
http://www.gopusa.com/feminism-falls-to-a-new-low-in-its-porn-phase/

 

BREITBART
— Poll: Optimism in Direction of Country Hits 11-Year High Under Trump – JOHN NOLTE
http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/05/11/poll-optimism-direction-country-hits-11-year-high-trump/
— Syrian Granted Asylum Despite Being Convicted of Selling Drugs to Children (DIERSEN: Anti-Americans side with those who seek asylum.)
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/11/syrian-granted-asylum-despite-convicted-selling-drugs-children/
— Rep. William Lacy Clay on 2020 Census Citizenship Question: ‘American Version of Ethnic Cleansing’ – PENNY STARR (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs encourage people a) to come to America illegally, b) to stay in America illegally, and c) to bring others to America illegally.)
http://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2018/05/11/rep-william-lacy-clay-on-2020-census-citizenship-question-american-version-of-ethnic-cleansing/

 

DAILY CALLER
— John Kelly: White House Press Corps Is ‘Vicious’ – Saagar Enjeti
http://dailycaller.com/2018/05/11/john-kelly-white-house-press-corps-vicious/

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— NRA sues New York governor, regulator for ‘blacklisting campaign’ – Reuters (DIERSEN: Who are the leading blacklisters in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? By definition, blacklisters have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
http://www.businessinsider.com/r-nra-sues-new-york-governor-regulator-for-blacklisting-campaign-2018-5
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The National Rifle Association on Friday sued New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state’s financial regulator for engaging in what it said was a “blacklisting campaign” aimed at swaying banks and insurers to stop doing business with the gun advocacy group, according to a complaint. Cuomo and the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) aimed to deprive the NRA of its right to “speak freely about gun-related issues and defend the Second Amendment,” the group said in the suit, referring to part of the U.S. Constitution that protects the right of Americans to bear arms.)

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Study: Workers are now focusing on retirement benefits over health-care plans – Gene Marks
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-small-business/wp/2018/05/10/study-workers-now-prefer-retirement-benefits-over-health-care-plans/

 

BOSTON GLOBE
— Director of drug abuse institute offers words of caution on marijuana – Felice J. Freyer
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/05/03/words-caution-marijuana/mvdlHOrEjmtiQXFG0U66MJ/story.html

 

AMERICAN PROSPECT
— OPM Director Wants Federal Workers to Join Retirement Race to the Bottom Few civil servants work for the federal government to get rich, but at least they can count on a decent pension. The Trump administration wants to change all that. – MANUEL MADRID (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are beyond furious that since 1997 when I was 49 years old, I have gotten a) a Civil Service Retirement System pension and b) a federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who share my demographics never could/would have done what I did to earn the aforesaid. To get my Post Office job, I passed the Post Office’s employment test in 1966, earned a high school diploma in 1966, and met the job’s many other requirements. To get my IRS job, I passed the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, earned a job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970, and met the job’s many other requirements. I get my GAO job, I earned a job-related master’s degree in 1976, passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, suffered a $19,203/year (26%) pay cut in today’s dollars, and met the job’s many other requirements. I overcame tremendous efforts by my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates to waste my career and to get rid of me. 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://prospect.org/article/opm-director-wants-federal-workers-join-retirement-race-bottom

 

PEOPLE’S WORLD
— Federal worker unions and retiree groups blast Trump pension cuts – MARK GRUENBERG (DIERSEN: Who demonizes, denigrates, and condemns you as being overpaid? I should write a book about those who since 1966 have demonized, denigrated, and condemned me as being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 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.peoplesworld.org/article/federal-worker-unions-and-retiree-groups-blast-trump-pension-cuts/

 

ILLINOIS CPA SOCIETY
— Why You Need to Join a Nonprofit Board The networking opportunities alone are reason enough to use your talents for nonprofit board service — but there’s more. – Renee Beckman (DIERSEN: I served on the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter Executive Committee 1983-1996. I served on the American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board of directors 2001-2004. I served on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee 2003-2007. I served as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012.)
https://www.icpas.org/information/copy-desk/insight/article/digital-exclusive-2018/why-you-need-to-join-a-nonprofit-board

May 11 Morning Edition

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— A Call to Attend the May 19th meeting of the IL GOP State Central Committee – John Biver (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who dominate the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) make the IRP more anti-conservative, that is, more anti-Republican. Anti-conservatives, that is, anti-Republicans, reject the traditional family, right to life, and/or immigration planks. Ever-increasingly, Rauner runs as an anti-conservative, that is, as an anti-Republican.)
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2018/05/a-call-to-attend-the-may-19th-meeting-of-the-il-gop-state-central-committee/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Three Illinois conservatives who have a keen understanding of politics were asked by Illinois Family Action to comment on the upcoming meeting of the Illinois Republican Party’s State Central Committee on May 19th. A lot is at stake — here are just two related items. First, there’s the question of the establishment’s tampering with the county party State Central Committee elections last month. The outcome of one of the races is being contested. Second, that outcome will probably decide who gets chosen for the party chairmanship. The Bruce Rauner-backed incumbent, Tim Schneider, is seeking reelection, and conservatives who are seeking better leadership have put forward an alternative candidate, Mark Shaw. There needs to be a strong conservative turnout at that meeting! Here are the comments of three conservative leaders in Illinois (Carol Davis, Pam Johnson, and Doug Ibendahl):)

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Fight to decide state GOP chair could go to court – Rick Pearson (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who dominate the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) make the IRP more anti-conservative, that is, more anti-Republican. Anti-conservatives, that is, anti-Republicans, reject the traditional family, right to life, and/or immigration planks. Ever-increasingly, Rauner runs as an anti-conservative, that is, as an anti-Republican.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rauner-gop-chairman-squabble-0511-20180510-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: An attorney for an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican State Central Committee says his client may go to court to try to reverse a decision by the Illinois State Board of Elections — a move that could affect who becomes the next state GOP chairman. State Board officials said they had no choice under law Thursday but to certify the results of county conventions held previously across the state that elected a member of the state central committee from each of the state’s 18 congressional districts. Those 18 will decide — by a weighted vote of GOP ballots cast in the March primary — whether to keep Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s handpicked chairman, Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider, or opt for challenger Lake County GOP Chairman Mark Shaw. The battle represents a continued outgrowth of dissatisfaction among the party’s social conservatives that played out in Rauner’s narrow win in the March GOP gubernatorial primary over state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton. Ives is backing Shaw, as are many of Rauner’s conservative critics. Rauner has pointed out he picked Schneider, and the wealthy governor has largely been the state GOP’s sole funding source. At issue are the results of the Downstate GOP state committeeman’s race in the 15th Congressional District, one of the most Republican in the state, which could decide the outcome of the party chairman’s contest. Rauner supporter and state Rep. Chapin Rose of Mahomet was declared the narrow winner over former state Rep. Bob Winchester of Rosiclare who is backing Shaw. Stephen Boulton, an attorney representing Winchester, said no decision had been made about going to court, alleging irregularities in counting by a GOP staff working under Schneider’s direction. Such a decision will have to come quickly, with the Republican State Central Committee scheduled to meet May 19 in Springfield. “It’s difficult, expensive and a few other things, so I think a lot of people who aren’t me have to decide what they want to do,” Boulton said after the state board’s 7-0 vote. John Fogarty, the legal counsel for the state GOP, dismissed Boulton’s criticism that vote tallying at the county conventions lacked safeguards. “These are political elections. They are not any type of election that the state can come in and force, order with election judges and the like. These are county conventions and the counties are perfectly able to conduct these elections in the manner that they see fit,” Fogarty said.)
— Work scheduling study – Gregory Pratt (DIERSEN: In 1969, to justify forcing me to resign my part-time Park Forest Post Office job that I had held since 1966, my Democrat superiors said that my being available to work Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, holidays, and all days that NIU was not in session was NOT ENOUGH. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rauner-gop-chairman-squabble-0511-20180510-story.html
— In closed-door meeting, Roskam brings pro-gun rights teens to talk gun violence prevention with students – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-students-roskam-closed-door-st-0511-story.html
— More Americans expect to work until 70; there are benefits – AP (DIERSEN: For federal employees who are not Democrat, minority, female, or veteran, “age discrimination becomes a very real thing” if they do not make GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-bc-us–retirement-age-70-20180508-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Those who want to work into their later years sometimes have difficulty finding work. AARP senior vice president of programs Jean Setzfand said that age discrimination becomes a very real thing as early as 45.)

 

ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE
— GOP Chairman showdown heats up – Mike Miletich (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who dominate the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) make the IRP more anti-conservative, that is, more anti-Republican. Anti-conservatives, that is, anti-Republicans, reject the traditional family, right to life, and/or immigration planks. Ever-increasingly, Rauner runs as an anti-conservative, that is, as an anti-Republican.)
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/capitol-connection/gop-chairman-showdown-heats-up/1172844944
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The fight for control of the Illinois Republican Party is heating up with little more than a week left before they pick a party chair. Thursday afternoon, the Illinois State Board of Elections confirmed results from the State Central Committee’s contest. But, there is still a dispute over the winner in the 15th Congressional District. The results showed State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) won. He could be the deciding vote, but critics say the process was rigged. According to Matt Dietrich, a spokesman for the State Board of Elections, ISBE has no legal authority over the party rules. “All we are able to do under state statute is accept the results when the party gives them to us from their county conventions and certify those results, which are then used to elect the state chairman,” Dietrich said. Local party operative Mark Shaw said Thursday’s announcement shouldn’t significantly change the outcome of his race against current GOP Chairman Tim Schneider. Shaw is threatening legal action because of the dispute. Governor Bruce Rauner’s office released a statement after the results were announced. “Sen. Rose and the 17 other members of the State Central Committee will be seated at the upcoming meeting and will cast their votes for party chairman,” Rauner spokesman Aaron DeGroot stated. “We look forward to completing this important party business and focusing our efforts to defeat JB Pritzker and Mike Madigan in the upcoming November election.” The committee is scheduled to appoint the party chair on May 19th.)
— Democrats drag Rauner back into abortion debate – Raquel Martin (DIERSEN: In Illinois, if you run as a Republican, you obligate yourself to defend and advance the right to life plank in the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/democrats-drag-rauner-back-into-abortion-debate/1172635709

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Hoosiers welcome President Trump: ‘He wants our freedom to go forward’ – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/indiana-town-welcomes-president-trump-he-wants-our-freedom-to-be-heard/

 

DAILY HERALD
— We must also focus on demand for opioids – Robert Berlin, DuPage County State’s Attorney; Joseph McMahon, Kane County State’s Attorney; Michael Nerheim, Lake County State’s Attorney
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180511/we-must-also-focus-on-demand-for-opioids
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Chicago Tribune disables reader comments on website – Robert Feder
http://www.dailyherald.com/opinion/

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County Board members concerned McSweeney’s consolidation bill is ‘flawed’ – ED KOMENDA
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/05/10/mchenry-county-board-members-concerned-mcsweeneys-consolidation-bill-is-flawed/ao5utfy/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Former Gov. Edgar says budget more ‘doable’ this year – Brenden Moore
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180510/former-gov-edgar-says-budget-more-doable-this-year

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois House ERA vote could come next week – MAXIMILIAN KWIATKOWSKI (DIERSEN: To ask/demand equal rights for a group is to charge another group with discrimination. Ever-increasingly, members of Group A charge members of Group B with discrimination. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/herald-review/news/state-and-regional/illinois-house-era-vote-could-come-next-week/article_2cc9d36d-16cd-5526-a0b3-f31c33950f57.html

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Lawmakers Still Waiting to See Budget Savings – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=264953#.WvVvRlpy-M8

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Illinois Senate votes to protect residents from registering their faith – Rachel Droze and Emily Manley (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who disapprove of, if not despise, Protestants and especially Missouri Synod Lutherans?)
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/illinois-senate-votes-to-protect-residents-from-registering-their-faith
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Illinois Senate is sending a message to Washington D.C. They took action on a bill on Thursday that would ensure all people in Illinois wouldn’t have to register their faith in a database. The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 3488, which would bar Illinois from participating in any sort of religious registry. Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, is the sponsor of the bill. He said the bill comes after President Donald Trump suggested creating a Muslim-registry. President Trump floated the idea during his campaign. Cullerton said forcing people to register their religion is ‘un-American.’ He said he doesn’t want Illinois to be part of such narrow-minded politics. “The bill was initially in response, quite frankly, to the last presidential election where it was indicated by the president that he wanted to create a federal registry of Muslims,” Cullerton said. A Senate Republican spokesman said Republicans who voted for this bill aren’t necessarily taking a stance against the president. He said they’re trying to protect religious freedoms. The bill is now heading to the House for consideration.)

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Republican Leaders and County Board Put Pressure on Rauner to Veto McSweeney Township Abolish by Referendum Bill, If Passed – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/05/10/republican-leaders-county-board-put-pressure-rauner-veto-mcsweeney-township-abolish-referendum-bill-passed/

 

WIRE POINTS
— “Two hundred cities in Illinois could face garnishment” Wirepoints Press Conference, May 8, 2018 – Video
http://www.wirepoints.com/two-hundred-cities-in-illinois-could-face-garnishment-wirepoints-press-conference-may-8-2018-video/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Lawmakers to homeowners: ‘You’ll get nothing and like it’ – Austin Berg (DIERSEN: Government should encourage marriage and homeownership. Roskam should increase the $10,000 SALT cap to $20,000 for married filing jointly.)
https://www.ilnews.org/opinion/op-ed-lawmakers-to-homeowners-you-ll-get-nothing-and/article_2cd91d68-5463-11e8-9ebd-1b4a3cbffe36.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— SANCTUARY COUNTIES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/05/sanctuary-counties.html
— GLENNON: STATEWIDE PROPERTY TAX PROPOSED BY CHICAGO FED
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/05/glennon-statewide-property-tax-proposed-by-chicago-fed.html
— NEARLY HALF OF AMERICANS SAY TRUMP MEDIA COVERAGE IS TOO TOUGH
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/05/nearly-half-of-americans-say-trump-media-coverage-is-too-tough.html

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— CONGRESS MUST CONSTRAIN FACEBOOK’S ‘RIGHT TO CENSOR’ Alan Keyes hits elites using private companies to limit speech (DIERSEN: Facebook is a Democrat website. Who wants to censure you? Those who want to censure me are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.wnd.com/2018/05/congress-must-end-facebooks-right-to-censor/

 

THE HILL
— GOP has few takers for 2020 convention – REID WILSON (DIERSEN: In what city will the 2020 Illinois Republican Party State Convention be held?)
http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/387165-gop-struggles-to-find-host-city-for-2020-convention
— Good economic vibes fail to make GOP tax law popular – NAOMI JAGODA (DIERSEN: Government should encourage marriage and homeownership. Roskam should increase the $10,000 SALT cap to $20,000 for married filing jointly.)
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/387184-good-economic-vibes-fail-to-make-gop-tax-law-popular

 

POLITICO
— Showtime series captures New York Times grappling with press-bashing and erratic presidency – MICHAEL CALDERONE
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/05/11/fourth-estate-nyt-media-showtime-series-582350

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in making women anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/10/us/democratic-women-campaigning.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Classic Car Museums Are Losing Much of Their Luster – Steve Friess (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been a) anti-car, and especially anti-General Motors, anti-Ford, and anti-Chrysler and b) anti-union.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/10/business/car-museums-closing.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Loyalty, unease in Trump’s Midwest Voters gave Trump a chance. Some remain all in. Others have grown weary of the chaos. – Dan Balz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/national/trump-voters/

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, members of Group A demonize, denigrate, and condemn members of Group B as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/05/08/starbucks-naacp-implicit-bias-training-racism-column/587402002/

 

SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
— ‘We are rocking’: President Trump energizes GOP base at Elkhart rally – Jeff Parrott, Margaret Fosmoe and Michael Wanbaugh
https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/we-are-rocking-president-trump-energizes-gop-base-at-elkhart/article_a4d82b17-83f8-5c13-8f66-80b894503e1e.html

 

SACRAMENTO BEE
— Asian Americans turn angst for Trump into political activism – AP (DIERSEN: Democrats want Asian Americans to be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.sacbee.com/latest-news/article210847174.html

 

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Duckworth joined with 28 other veterans Wednesday in calling for Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson to apologize for questioning the “cognitive thought process” of veterans who are Democrats. (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always questioned the “cognitive thought process” of federal employees like me who were Republicans. Democrats, Democrat plants, Libertarians, Libertarian plants, Greens, Green plants, and RINOs have always questioned the “cognitive thought process” of conservatives like me who are Republicans.)
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/wisconsin/articles/2018-05-09/sen-duckworth-12-democrats-call-for-nicholson-apology

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Stage Is Set for Battle Over Data Privacy in Europe Saying ‘No, thanks’ to online data collection won’t be so simple, even after new data-privacy law takes effect later this month – Sam Schechner (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are members of Group A use all the information that they can get to destroy members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/stage-is-set-for-battle-over-data-privacy-in-europe-1526031104?mod=djemwhatsnews

 

BLOOMBERG
— Cyberwar, How Nations Attack Without Bullets Or Bombs – Jordan Robertson and Laurence Arnold (DIERSEN: For many decades, Mexico and other countries have been attacking America a) by illegally sending many millions of their citizens into America illegally, b) by illegally keeping many millions of their citizens in America illegally, and c) by illegally sending mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-11/cyberwar-how-nations-attack-without-bullets-or-bombs-quicktake

 

ACCOUNTING TODAY
— Firm culture may conflict with the profession’s long-term goals – Daniel Hood (DIERSEN: Some of my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who had no job-related professional certifications or licenses hinted/implied/argued/shouted that complying with professional codes of conduct conflicted with being a “good” and/or a “loyal” GAO employee. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and I became a licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1990, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and a Forensic Accountant in 1997.)
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/icpas-report-suggests-accounting-firm-culture-needs-a-re-examination

May 10 Evening Edition

NPR ILLINOIS & PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Pro-Choice Advocates Want Written Pledge From Gubernatorial Candidates – DAISY CONTRERAS  (DIERSEN: Illinois Republicans want a written pledge from Rauner that he will defend and advance all the planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://nprillinois.org/post/pro-choice-advocates-want-written-pledge-gubernatorial-candidates#stream/0
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/pro-choice-pac-seeks-pledges-rauner-pritzker-endorse-new-abortion-law#stream/0

 

ABC7
— Supporters line Elkhart streets ahead of Trump, Pence appearance at rally – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/supporters-line-elkhart-streets-ahead-of-trump-pence-appearance-at-rally/3456513/

 

NBC5
— President Trump Set to Hold Indiana Rally
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/WEB-president-trump-preparing-to-speak-in-elkhart-482323501.html
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/trump-pence-rally-indiana-elkhart-482288631.html

 

WGN TV
— CPD: More than 100 ‘high-powered assault rifles’ removed from Chicago streets – MARCELLA RAYMOND
http://wgntv.com/2018/05/10/cpd-more-than-100-high-powered-assault-rifles-removed-from-chicago-streets/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The president just made America safer – John Bolton (DIERSEN: I remember speaking with Bolton at the Illinois Republican Party’s February 5, 2011 fundraiser at the Hilton in Chicago. I remember hearing him speak at several CPACs.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-safer-trump-iran-deal-bolton-0511-20180510-story.html
— Split over plan to expand food stamp work requirements: ‘A good thing’ or ‘a recipe for disaster’ – Greg Trotter and Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-welfare-work-requirements-20180417-story.html
— Illinois lawmakers weigh ban on all formulas of synthetic pot after deaths – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-synthetic-marijuana-20180510-story.html
— On his 200th birthday, wouldn’t Karl Marx be surprised? – Editorial (DIERSEN: What would Marx think of you? What would Marx think of me? Would he agree with my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who hint/imply/argue/shout a) that I owe everything that I have (education, financial assets, pension, real estate, automobiles, etc.) to my parents’, my grandparents’, my great grandparents’, and the rest of my ancestors’ discrimination against minorities and against women and b) that because of the aforesaid, I should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-marx-statue-germany-china-20180507-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If write something against tradition, those who are anti-tradition will publish it.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-scouts-boy-mormons-church-0511-20180510-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Asian Americans turn angst for Trump into political activism – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/asian-americans-turn-angst-for-trump-into-political-activism/
— Blame the sexual revolution for abuse committed by men today – Mona Charen
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/blame-sexual-revolution-abuse-eric-schneiderman-mona-charen/
— The ‘Dreamers’ Trump would deport are greatest asset of the restaurant industry – Cisely Simpson (DIERSEN: Did you work in the restaurant industry? I did. I washed dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights while I was a junior and senior at Crete-Monee High School 1964-1966. In all likelihood, if there had been as many illegal immigrants back then as there are now, an illegal immigrant would have had that job instead of me. I used the money that I earned from that job to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint that I used to commute to/from classes at UIC from parents’ home in Crete.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/dreamers-daca-restaurant-industry/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Retirement of DuPage’s chief investigator leads to shake-up in state’s attorney’s office – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180510/retirement-of-dupages-chief-investigator-leads-to-shake-up-in-states-attorneys-office
— Asian Americans turn angst for Trump into political activism – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180510/news/305109868/

 

WTTW
— Chicago Police Seize 100th Assault Weapon This Year – Matt Masterson
https://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2018/05/10/chicago-police-seize-100th-assault-weapon-year

 

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— The Democratic Machine’s New Monarch How J.B. Pritzker’s bottomless pockets could spell business as usual in state politics – EDWARD MCCLELLAND
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/June-2018/JB-Pritzker-Democratic-Machine/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— What Illinois could learn from its neighbor to the north about pensions – JUSTIN FOX
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180509/OPINION/180509828/what-illinois-could-learn-from-its-neighbor-to-the-north-about

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Lincoln library foundation says it may have to sell artifacts to pay debt – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180510/lincoln-library-foundation-says-it-may-have-to-sell-artifacts-to-pay-debt

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Term limits? Dead. Fair maps? Dead. Higher taxes? Thriving. – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article210769304.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner, Harold refuse to be drawn into ERA debate
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/10/rauner-harold-refuse-to-be-drawn-into-era-debate/
— Sheriff won’t enforce any new laws “that infringe on Second Amendment rights”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/05/10/sheriff-wont-enforce-any-new-laws-that-infringe-on-second-amendment-rights/

 

BREITBART
— 2.2 Million Fewer People on Food Stamps Under Donald Trump – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/10/2-2-million-fewer-people-food-stamps-trump/

 

AMERICAN SPECTATOR
— As Trump Delivers Jobs, Biden & Sanders Talk Inequality – HUNT LAWRENCE AND DANIEL J. FLYNN
https://spectator.org/as-trump-delivers-jobs-biden-sanders-talk-inequality/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Mark Meadows to seek GAO audit of Mueller investigation – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/mark-meadows-to-seek-gao-audit-of-mueller-investigation

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: According to an anti-White, if politicians want the anti-White vote, they will have to work for it.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/opinion-escalante-latino-vote-spanish-ads_us_5af1bc57e4b041fd2d2b6dc9

 

NBC NEWS
— Lawmakers inquire about ‘troubling’ removal of SBA’s LGBTQ resources  More than a year after content was removed, there are still no resources on the Small Business Administration’s “LGBT Outreach” page. – Brooke Sopelsa (DIERSEN: What about heterosexual resources?)
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/lawmakers-inquire-about-troubling-removal-sba-s-lgbtq-resources-n873096

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s aides defend pay freeze and retirement cuts, but raise questions – Joe Davidson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2018/05/10/trumps-aides-defend-pay-freeze-and-retirement-cuts-but-raise-questions/

 

SACRAMENT BEE
— Republican John Cox regrets not voting for Donald Trump – ANGELA HART
http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article210783159.html

 

FED WEEK
— Court Rules on Forced Retirement Standards (DIERSEN: Outrageously, I was denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v GAO.)
https://www.fedweek.com/retirement-financial-planning/court-rules-on-forced-retirement-standards/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A recent federal appeals court decision could make it easier for federal retirees to succeed in a claim that they were forced into retirement, by holding that the evidence they cite in support of their argument should be viewed as a whole. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit noted that federal retirements (and resignations) are presumed to be voluntary, but that presumption can be overcome if the employee proves that he or she “had no realistic alternative but to resign or retire, and the employee’s resignation or retirement was the result of improper acts by the agency.” That should be determined by examining “the surrounding circumstances to test the ability of the employee to exercise free choice.” The court sent back to the MSPB a case in which a retiree argued that his retirement was involuntary, saying that the MSPB improperly viewed his evidence as a series of separate developments, none of which it found was sufficient to support that claim. The court cited the employee’s evidence that he was afraid to meet personally with certain supervisors after “multiple instances of hostility” from them, his request to be transferred away from them, and the worsening of a health problem. The court said that they should have been considered “as a series of escalating incidents” and viewing them “collectively, rather than dismissing them one by one, as the Board did, we find that a person in like circumstances could reasonably feel unable to exercise free choice and compelled to retire.”)
— Guidance Sent on Recording Resignations ahead of Possible Discipline (DIERSEN: Outrageously, I was denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v GAO.)
https://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/guidance-sent-on-recording-resignations-ahead-of-possible-discipline/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: OPM has told agencies to record in the official personnel file of an employee who resigns during an investigation that could lead to disciplinary the results of that investigation if the agency concludes that action would have been warranted. The guidance carries out a 2016 change in law resulting from concerns that by resigning, those employees could later return to the government without consequences because their personnel records would not reflect it. That same law also required agencies to review those records when considering hiring a former federal employee. OPM’s memo says that before putting that information in an individual’s official personnel file, an agency must provide notice of the adverse finding and an opportunity to respond and receive a final agency decision. That could be appealed to the MSPB. “While the statute prescribes the process for making the required permanent notation, an agency may use its own discretion for determining the format for making the notation. Agencies may wish to consult with their legal counsel,” OPM said. The guidance includes a sample for documenting the notation, and further recommends that agencies place the document and any supporting materials on the permanent side of the employee’s OPF, subject to removal if the employee prevails in an appeal at the MSPB.)