FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Pritzker expected to announce run for 3rd term this week. To vote for Pritzker is to vote for more dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, prostitution, and other vices, diminishment of Second Amendment rights, and Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-expected-announce-run-3rd-term-thursday-news-conference-sources-say/16836578/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://abc7.com/post/immigrant-rights-activists-call-out-lapd-alleged-collaboration-with-ice-los-angeles-raids/16841651/
NBC5
— Pritzker set to announce he’s running for a third term.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/gov-pritzker-set-to-announce-hes-running-for-a-third-term-sources/3775005/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/3-years-after-dobbs-new-threats-to-funding-remain-a-concern-for-illinois-abortion-clinics/3775330/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/3-years-after-dobbs-new-threats-to-funding-remain-a-concern-for-illinois-abortion-clinics/3775572/
FOX32
— Aurora residents questioned why the Juneteenth flag wasn’t officially raised, while a Pride flag ceremony earlier in the month was held as planned under the previous administration. Mayor John Laesch said he’s scaling back city-run flag raisings to be more fiscally responsible, instead encouraging community-led celebrations.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/juneteenth-flag-dispute-aurora-sparks-backlash-against-new-mayor
WTTW
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://news.wttw.com/2025/06/24/after-objections-cpd-agrees-officers-will-not-search-vehicles-based-smell-raw-cannabis
— Trump Administration Scrambles to Rehire Key Federal Workers After DOGE Firings. In a completely different world, when Bush got elected in 2000, he and Hastert, Fitzgerald, and Hyde would have a) reformed GAO b) gotten rid of my GAO superiors who had wasted my career and forced me to retire when I was 49 years old in 1997, and c) had GAO rehire me. I had worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $117,807-$153,151/year. I had earned a) a CPA license, b) master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance, and c) professional certifications in accounting, internal auditing, fraud examination, government financial management, financial services auditing, and forensic accounting. I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $99,069-$112,280/year. If GAO had been reformed, there would be no need for DOGE.
https://news.wttw.com/2025/06/24/trump-administratioen-scrambles-rehire-key-federal-workers-after-doge-firings
WBEZ
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.wbez.org/reset-with-sasha-ann-simons/2025/06/24/on-dobbs-anniversary-illinois-is-more-crucial-than-ever-for-abortion-access
WGN RADIO
— How would you grade JB Pritzker’s job as governor? To vote for Pritzker is to vote for more dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, prostitution, and other vices, diminishment of Second Amendment rights, and Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination.
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/newsclick/the-john-williams-newsclick-how-would-you-grade-jb-pritzkers-job-as-governor/#/questions
— Mike Johnson says War Powers Act is unconstitutional
https://wgnradio.com/hill-politics/mike-johnson-says-war-powers-act-is-unconstitutional/amp/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Top candidates for the US House in Illinois’ 2nd, 7th, 8th and 9th districts for the 2026 election.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/24/illinois-house-top-candidates-2nd-7th-8th-9th/
— Effort to require Chicago businesses install security cameras gets pushback. Because the Democrat Party platform ever-increasingly promotes more crime, the need for security cameras ever-increasingly increases.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/25/effort-chicago-businesses-security-cameras-pushback/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/25/opinion-lgbtq-hotline-services-988/
DAILY HERALD
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Pritzker.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250624/illinois-state-politics/gov-jb-pritzker-is-aiming-for-his-third-term-amid-a-presidential-buzz-reports-say/
CRAIN’s CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/cannabis/verano-launches-experimental-cannabis-store-arizona
— Push for mandatory security cameras puts City Hall at odds with biz and the ACLU. Because the Democrat Party platform ever-increasingly promotes more crime, the need for security cameras ever-increasingly increases. Because the Democrat Party platform ever-increasingly promotes more crime, the need for security cameras ever-increasingly increases.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/mandatory-security-camera-effort-gets-biz-pushback
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— GOP is depending on the kindness of political strangers
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-gop-is-depending-on-the-kindness-of-political-strangers/article_b8065aa5-67db-4f42-bb1d-294376a22583.html
MUDDY RIVER NEWS
— Tracy running for re-election in 50th Senate District, vows to continue fight against Pritzker policies
https://muddyrivernews.com/top-stories/tracy-running-for-re-election-in-50th-senate-district-vows-to-continue-fight-against-pritzker-policies/20250624215030/
SOUTHERN
— Trump says no vacations until Congress passes his megabill
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2025/06/24/trump-says-no-vacations-until-congress-passes-his-megabill/
WAND TV
— Pritzker to announce run for third term as Illinois governor
https://www.wandtv.com/news/statehouse/pritzker-to-announce-run-for-third-term-as-illinois-governor/article_cf9d2611-c42b-4967-9f15-26ea5e094564.html
CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight Trump’s spending cuts.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-lawsuit-challenges-billions-of-dollars-in-trump-administration-funding-cuts/
— Federal judge orders Trump administration to release EV charger funding in 14 states. I bought a 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Plus EV. I do not anticipate/expect ever using a public EV charger for it.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-federal-judge-orders-trump-administration-to-release-ev-charger-funding-in-14-states/
CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— No one wants bad jobs. Because all the jobs that I had were viewed as being bad jobs, all my superiors had a hard time recruiting and retaining qualified minorities and females. Because of Affirmative Action and DEI, qualified minorities and females could get better jobs elsewhere. Consequently, my superiors ever-increasingly a) lowered their hiring, retention, and promotion standards and b) gave their minority and female employees more preference. That ever-increasingly rendered worthless my job-related bachelor’s degree, my three job-related master’s degrees, my six job-related professional certifications, and my job-related professional license. It all culminated in my superiors replacing me with my Black subordinate when I was 49 years old in 1997. He had less work experience than I had, less education than I had, one professional certification while I had six, and no professional license like the one I had.
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/challenges-persist-for-women-minorities-breaking-into-illinois-skilled-trades/
POLITICO ILLINOIS
— IL-06 REMATCH: Republican Niki Conforti is running for the seat held by Democratic Congressman Sean Casten. The two faced each other in 2024, too. “With our strong foundation from the 2024 election and my background in business and policy, I am confident we can flip this seat in 2026,” Conforti said in announcing her campaign. “People feel disenfranchised. Something needs to give, and I am the change agent.”
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2025/06/25/pritzker-to-announce-a-run-for-3rd-term-00422675
CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2025/06/25/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-539/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/06/24/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-332/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— GOP: IL parole board changes hinder keeping violent criminals off streets.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_39532cab-7713-455d-a3ae-a0c4a83c0ea1.html
WIREPOINTS
— School districts should always ask voter permission for tax hikes…that’s not happening in Illinois
https://wirepoints.org/school-districts-should-always-ask-voter-permission-for-tax-hikes-not-in-illinois-wirepoints-on-wls-ramblin-ray-show/
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— Illinois lawmakers only attach price tags to 10 of 3,859 bills. The price tag for Affirmative Action and DEI has been many trillions of dollars.
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-lawmakers-only-attach-price-tags-to-10-of-3859-bills/
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Who pays the price of Affirmative Action (AA) and DEI? The more of the following that you are, the more that you pay for AA and DEI: lower income, conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time. The more of the aforesaid that you are the, the more that Democrats and RINOs make you pay the price of affirmative Action. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— All my employers, including GAO, IRS, and the Post Office, were Democrat Affirmative Action and DEI employers. That is, they all gave big time preference to their employees who were Democrat and minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in been in America for a long time. That is, they all discriminated against their employees who were Republican and White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in been in America for a long time. Because I am all of the aforesaid, I never would have made it to GS-13 Step 10, currently $153.151/year, if I had not a) earned a job-related professional license, b) earned six job-related professional certifications, c) earned three job-related master’s degrees, d) earned a job-related bachelor’s degree, e) passed the Federal Employee Entrance Examination, and f) passed the postal employment test. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Who got promoted over you and why? All my coworkers who got promoted over me were Democrats who were minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in been in America for a long time. They all had less work experience than I had, had less education than I had, had no professional certifications or fewer than I had, and/or had no professional license like the one I had. All my employers were Democrat employers that used Affirmative Action, DEI, up-or-out, budget cuts, and/or veterans preference to waste the careers of and to get rid of their Republican employees. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— In a completely different world, when Bush got elected in 2000, he and Hastert, Fitzgerald, and Hyde would have a) reformed GAO b) gotten rid of my GAO superiors who had wasted my career and forced me to retire when I was 49 years old in 1997, and c) had GAO rehire me. I had worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $117,807-$153,151/year. I had earned a) a CPA license, b) master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance, and c) professional certifications in accounting, internal auditing, fraud examination, government financial management, financial services auditing, and forensic accounting. I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $99,069-$112,280/year. If GAO had been reformed, there would be no need for DOGE. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— What do your critics/opponents promote? My critics/opponents promote wokeness/wokeism, that is, they promote Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, they promote race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— What were your circumstances at your birth? Neither of my parents attended college. My father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. He never earned more than $50,000/year in today’s dollars and he died suddenly when he was 47 and I was 21. He almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills. My mother never attended high school. I had to and I did work my way through college. But according to my critics/opponents, I was able to earn a bachelor’s degree and three master’s degrees, earn six professional certifications, and earn a professional license because I benefitted tremendously from discrimination against those who do not share my demographics, that is, I benefitted tremendously from discrimination against minorities, females, younger people, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors had not been in America for a long time. – Dave Diersen
http://www-gopillinois.com
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump’s deportation machine hits stride as ICE arrests, detention set new records.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jun/23/trumps-deportation-machine-hits-stride-ice-arrests-detention-set-new/
— Trump’s deportation plans are working, and Americans approve. So far this year, ICE has deported 207,000 illegal aliens.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jun/24/trumps-deportation-plans-working-americans-approve/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Pritzker to announce he is running for a third term
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3452503/pritzker-to-announce-running-third-term-governor/
— Over 80% back Trump’s deportation of criminal illegal immigrants.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/washington-secrets/3452439/illegal-immigration-trump-deportation-rasmussen-poll/
NEW YORK POST
— Lefty group behind ‘economic blackout’ launches McDonald’s boycott
https://nypost.com/2025/06/24/business/mcdonalds-boycott-taking-place-this-week-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Divorcing Wokeness. My critics/opponents promote wokeness/wokeism, that is, they promote Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, they promote race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination.
https://amgreatness.com/2025/06/25/silicon-valleys-red-pill-decade-part-one-divorcing-wokeness/
AMMOLAND
— DOJ Files Amicus Brief Opposing Illinois’ “Assault Weapons” Ban. Back in the bad old days under Bush, DOJ sided with GAO in Diersen v. GAO ( https://gopillinois.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DiersenGAOFifthAmendedComplaint.pdf ), that is, DOJ promoted Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, DOJ promoted up-or-out, race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination.
https://www.ammoland.com/2025/06/doj-files-amicus-brief-opposing-illinois-assault-weapons-ban/#
BIZ PAC REVIEW
— How deportations help American workers. If they could have, all my employers would have hired illegals instead of me. Democrat and RINO employers want cheap labor. They want employees who they can exploit.
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2025/06/25/victor-joecks-how-deportations-help-american-workers-1553863/
BLAZE
— Trump’s ICE busts 11 illegal Iranian nationals: Terror suspect, ex-sniper, and another with Hezbollah ties.
https://www.theblaze.com/news/trumps-ice-busts-11-illegal-iranian-nationals-terror-suspect-ex-sniper-and-another-with-hezbollah-ties
BREITBART
— ICE Agents Arrest Dozens of Illegal Aliens Working at Louisiana Racetrack, Pennsylvania Construction Site
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/06/24/ice-agents-arrest-dozens-of-illegal-aliens-working-at-louisiana-racetrack-pennsylvania-construction-site/
— Leftists Call for McDonald’s Boycott over DEI Rollback: Hit Their Wallets for ‘Real Equality’
https://www.breitbart.com/pre-viral/2025/06/24/about-more-than-burgers-and-fries-leftists-call-for-mcdonalds-boycott-over-dei-rollback/
DAILY CALLER
— Even Most Democrats Say No To Latest Attention-Seeking Trump Impeachment Attempt
https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/24/democrats-impeach-trump-iran-strikes/
— Students For Fair Admissions Versus Harvard Brings Back Meritocracy
https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/24/opinion-students-for-fair-admissions-versus-harvard-brings-back-meritocracy-casey-ryan/
DAILY SIGNAL
— Trump’s Culture War Offensive Is Working
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/06/24/trumps-culture-war-offensive-is-working/
EPOCH TIMES
— Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani Claims Victory in NYC’s Mayoral Democratic Primary, Cuomo Concedes. Mamdani, a New York state assemblyman, led the first-round of tallying with 43.5 percent of the vote.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/cuomo-concedes-nyc-democratic-primary-with-mamdani-in-lead-5877819
FOX NEWS
— Chicago Teachers Union president suggests children belong to the school system. Some Chicago schools spending $93,000 per student while operating at one-third capacity after losing 70,000 students.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/chicago-teachers-union-president-suggests-children-belong-them
— More Iranians with criminal histories arrested by ICE in Trump’s security sweep: ‘Worst of the worst’ Officials tout being ‘full throttle on identifying and arresting known or suspected terrorists’ as Iran sleeper cell threat looms.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/more-iranians-criminal-histories-arrested-ice-trumps-security-sweep
FOX NEWS RADIO
— NYC Resigns Hotel Contract for Illegals/Homeless. Getting free housing, free food, free clothing, free medical care, free education, free etc. are big reasons a) to come to America illegally, b) to stay in America illegally, and c) to vote for Democrats.
https://radio.foxnews.com/2025/06/24/nyc-resigns-hotel-contract-for-illegals-homeless/
LIFE NEWS
— Worst Abortion Biz in America Opens Center to Kill Viable Babies in Abortions
https://www.lifenews.com/2025/06/24/worst-abortion-biz-in-america-opens-center-to-kill-viable-babies-in-abortions/
NATIONAL REVIEW
— Trump Admin Tells California to Remove Gender Ideology from Sex Education Program
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/trump-admin-tells-california-to-remove-gender-ideology-from-sex-education-program/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
CBS NEWS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-record-59000-immigrant-detainees-half-no-criminal-record/
— Florida to receive federal funds to build immigration detention sites, including “Alligator Alcatraz.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alligator-alcatraz-florida-immigration-detention-centers-dhs-secretary-noem/
REUTERS
— Judge rules Trump cannot end union bargaining for federal workers. My critics/opponents are vehemently anti-union. I was a union member for almost 12 years. According to my critics/opponents, during those almost 12 years, my salary would not have increased from $19.37/hour to $112,280/year in today’s dollars if I had not been a union member. In my defense, during those almost 12 years, I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIIU. I earned an MBA from Loyola. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt. I almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul.
https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/us-judge-blocks-trumps-elimination-union-bargaining-federal-workers-2025-06-25/
WASHINGTON POST
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/06/25/ice-immigration-courts-deportation/
USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/22/immigrant-domestic-violence-survivors-ice-deportation/84246931007/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2025/06/24/medicaid-cuts-hiv-aids-medication-prep-funding/84286896007/
FORTUNE
— All my employers, including GAO, IRS, and the Post Office, were Democrat Affirmative Action and DEI employers. That is, they all gave big time preference to their employees who were Democrat and minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in been in America for a long time. That is, they all discriminated against their employees who were Republican and White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in been in America for a long time. Because I am all of the aforesaid, I never would have made it to GS-13 Step 10, currently $153.151/year, if I had not a) earned a job-related professional license, b) earned six job-related professional certifications, c) earned three job-related master’s degrees, d) earned a job-related bachelor’s degree, e) passed the Federal Employee Entrance Examination, and f) passed the postal employment test.
https://fortune.com/2025/06/05/supreme-court-workplace-bias-reverse-discrimination-ames-vs-ohio/
BLOOMBERG
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-06-24/dobbs-anniversary-abortion-access-continues-to-be-threatened
CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS
— How a tiny Michigan tourist town became Weed City, USA. My critics/opponents in Wheaton want pot. Ever-since I led the successful fight in 2019 to stop the sale of pot in Wheaton, they have done everything that they can to destroy me. My critics/opponents in Wheaton want video gambling. Ever-since I led the successful fight in 2009 to stop video gambling in Wheaton, they have done everything that they can to destroy me.
https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cannabis/how-new-buffalo-township-became-weed-city-usa
LAW 360
— Democrat and RINO employers vehemently oppose E-Verify. I should write about that. All my employers would have hired illegals instead of me if they could have. Democrat and RINO leaders want cheap labor. They want employees who they can exploit.
https://www.law360.com/articles/2356901/e-verify-restrictions-are-not-preempted-illinois-argues
RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/trump_administration_second_term/47_approve_of_sanctuary_states
BROOKINGS
— Pathways to the Middle Class: Balancing Personal and Public Responsibilities. What were your circumstances at your birth? Neither of my parents attended college. My father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. He never earned more than $50,000/year in today’s dollars and he died suddenly when he was 47 and I was 21. He almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills. My mother never attended high school. I had to and I did work my way through college. But according to my critics/opponents, I was able to earn a bachelor’s degree and three master’s degrees, earn six professional certifications, and earn a professional license because I benefitted tremendously from discrimination against those who do not share my demographics, that is, I benefitted tremendously from discrimination against minorities, females, younger people, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors had not been in America for a long time.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/pathways-to-the-middle-class-balancing-personal-and-public-responsibilities/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The defining narrative of the United States of America is that of a nation where everyone has an opportunity to achieve a better life. Americans believe that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed through talent, creativity, intelligence, and hard work, regardless of the circumstances of their birth.)
AXIOS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly crow about their success in forcing LGBTQ on everyone. My critics/opponent promote LGBTQ.
https://www.axios.com/2025/06/24/lgbtq-transgender-representation-growing-elections
AUTO GUIDE
— Why is there so much hatred promoted against the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T EV?
https://www.autoguide.com/auto/manufacturers/dodge/dodge-chargers-with-combustion-engines-are-officially-in-production-44621878
Tag: booze
June 8, 2025
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Several detained in HSI operation at Elk Grove Village warehouse
https://abc7chicago.com/post/several-detained-homeland-security-operation-accelerated-global-operations-speedx-warehouse-busse-road-witnesses/16681477/
— Protests erupt over immigration raids in Los Angeles
https://abc7chicago.com/post/protests-erupt-immigration-customs-enforcement-raids-los-angeles-california/16690197/
NBC5
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-communities-host-festivals-parades-to-celebrate-pride-month/3762918/
FOX32
— Musk deletes posts linking Trump to Epstein
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-musk-latest-musk-deletes-x-posts-linking-trump-epstein
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Don’t lower the bar for Illinois students. All during the almost 30 years that I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government, they lowered the bar to hire, retain, and promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who were minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time. That ever-increasingly rendered worthless my job-related bachelor’s degree, three master’s degrees, six professional certifications, and professional license.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/08/opinion-illinois-students-testing-assessments-rauner/
DAILY HERALD
— Democrat leaders use Duckworth and Kinzinger to promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250606/nation-and-world-politics/they-served-the-nation-now-these-veterans-say-theyre-protesting-to-save-it/
— Democrats ever-increasingly force children to be sexually active LGBTQers. How successful have they been in your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct?
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250607/news/family-friendly-pride-parade-fills-elgin-streets/
— The Democrat Party has decided that to win elections, it will ever-increasingly promote more dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, diminishment of Second Amendment rights, and Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, race and gender based preference giving, patronage, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. Further, the Democrat Party has decided that to win elections, it will ever-increasingly replace those in America who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time with those who are liberal, Democrat, citizen of a foreign country, minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, unmarried, poor, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250607/editorials/daily-herald-opinion-advice-to-democrats-the-partys-revival-is-dependent-on-sound-policy-and-stra/
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Democratic states double down on laws resisting Trump’s immigration crackdown
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/democratic-states-double-down-on-laws-resisting-trumps-immigration-crackdown/article_70025321-4056-5148-8cef-74316d84dbe9.html
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/trump-once-opened-the-door-to-the-lgbtq-community-now-activists-say-hes-their-top/article_b40100bf-e908-5bee-ab86-d59843852c11.html
WIFR
— Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor’s objections
https://www.wifr.com/2025/06/08/trump-deploying-california-national-guard-over-governors-objections-la-quell-protest/
NPR ILLINOIS
— Vance voices loyalty to Trump but says he ‘understands’ Musk’s frustration
https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-06-07/vance-voices-loyalty-to-trump-but-says-he-understands-musks-frustration
— Mutually assured damages could temper the Trump-Musk feud
https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-06-07/mutually-assured-damages-could-temper-the-trump-musk-feud
25 NEWS NOW
— Democrat leaders use veterans to promote more hatred against Trump
https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/06/08/d-day-democracy-rally-aims-support-veterans-blast-trump-policies/
ADVANTAGE NEWS
— Republicans ask court to find Illinois’ budget violated Three Readings Rule
https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/republicans-ask-court-to-find-illinois-budget-violated-three-readings-rule/article_d919bf10-458c-4da6-ba9d-3636d1201d95.html
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
BOB BERLIN
— DuPage County Bar Association Names Bob Berlin “Attorney of the Year” for 2025
https://www.bobberlin.com/news/dupage-county-bar-association-names-bob-berlin-attorney-of-the-year-for-2025
CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois places last in the country for economic health
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/study-illinois-places-last-in-the-country-for-economic-health/ar-AA1GhlAp
ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard Fined $1000 Per Day, Held In Contempt Of Court
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2025/06/former-dolton-mayor-tiffany-henyard-fined-1000-per-day-held-in-contempt-of-court/
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Kat Gets Gen Z Muslim Competition
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/06/06/kat-gets-gen-z-muslim-competition/
— Republicans Bemoan Firing of Senior Citizens Committee Chair after Dems Take Control of Elgin Township
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/06/07/republicans-bemoan-firing-of-senior-citizens-committee-chairmanship-after-dems-take-control-of-elgin-township/
— Freeport State Senator Challenges Quickly Budget Passage, Cites Constitutional Provision Requiring Reading on Three Days
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/06/07/freeport-state-senator-challenges-quicky-budget-passage-cites-constitutional-provision-requiring-reading-on-three-days/
— Well-To-Do Stepping Out of Illinois
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/06/07/weel-to-do-stepping-out-of-illinois/
— Crystal Lake Park District DEI Bye, Bye
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/06/07/crystal-lake-park-district-dei-bye-bye/
— Brittany Colatorti Attempt to Deny Darby Hills State Senate Appointment Quashed
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/06/06/brittany-colatorti-attempt-to-deny-darby-hills-state-senate-appointment-quashed/
— DeWitte Lists Well-Publicized Bills That Failed
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/06/06/dewitte-lists-well-publicized-bills-that-failed/
— Supreme Court Will Consider Illinois Law Allowing Ballots Arriving Up to 14 Days after Election Day, But Postmarked by Election Day to Be Counted
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/06/06/supreme-court-will-consider-illinois-law-allowing-ballots-arriving-up-to-14-days-after-election-day-but-postmarked-by-election-day-to-be-counted/
— Crystal Lake Mayor Urges Park District to Purchase Long-Closed Healthbridge
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/06/06/crystal-lake-mayor-urges-park-district-to-purchase-long-closed-healthbridge/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON TIMES
— President Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles to quell anti-ICE protests. California Gov. Newsom says move will escalate tensions.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jun/7/trump-deploys-national-guard-los-angeles-quell-anti-ice-protests/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump deploys 2,000 National Guard members to LA amid anti-ICE riots
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3434771/homan-national-guard-to-be-deployed-los-angeles-amid-riots/
— Anti-ICE protesters clash with police in Los Angeles after wave of raids
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3434738/anti-ice-protesters-clash-police-los-angeles-after-raids/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3432857/pride-month-isnt-what-it-used-to-be/
— Top Taliban official promises Afghans who fled the country will not be harmed if they return
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/3434697/taliban-promises-afghans-who-fled-will-not-be-harmed-if-they-return/
NEW YORK POST
— Trump rips ‘incompetent’ Newsom, LA Mayor Bass amid riots over immigration raids, bans protesters from wearing masks
https://nypost.com/2025/06/08/us-news/trump-rips-incompetent-newsom-la-mayor-bass-amid-riots-over-immigration-raids-says-masks-not-allowed-at-protests/
BIZ PAC REVIEW
— LA mayor’s vow to resist federal immigration law draws strong response from Trump admin. officials
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2025/06/07/la-mayors-vow-to-resist-federal-immigration-law-draws-strong-response-from-trump-admin-officials-1549563/
BREITBART
— Musk ‘Promotes the Destruction of the Traditional Family’
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/06/06/martel-musk-promotes-the-destruction-of-the-traditional-family/
— Trump’s Deputies Warn L.A. Rioters of Pending Arrests
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/06/07/trumps-deputies-warn-l-a-rioters-of-pending-arrests/
CAMPUS REFORM
— Catholic universities reaffirm support for illegal alien students amid Trump admin deportation efforts
https://www.campusreform.org/article/catholic-universities-reaffirm-support-illegal-alien-students-amid-trump-admin-deportation-efforts/28014
CENTER SQUARE
— Trump deploys 2,000 National Guardsmen after ‘violent mobs’ attack ICE agents in LA
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_978ffc6b-999a-480b-aa2d-05a403a4242c.html
DAILY WIRE
— ‘Kill ICE’: Foreign Flags And Fires Sweep LA As Riots Erupt Against Immigration Enforcement. “The violent targeting of law enforcement in Los Angeles by lawless protestors is despicable,” Homeland Security said in a post.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/kill-ice-foreign-flags-and-fires-sweep-la-as-riots-erupt-against-immigration-enforcement
FOX NEWS
— President Trump sends National Guard as violent anti-ICE riots erupt in Los Angeles
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/president-trump-sends-national-guard-as-violent-anti-ice-riots-erupt-in-los-angeles
— Networks downplay illegal immigrant’s antisemitic attack in ‘sanctuary city’
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/broadcast-bias-networks-downplay-illegal-immigrants-alleged-antisemitic-attack-sanctuary-city
— Social media, Trump admin erupts over LA mayor’s reaction to ICE raids: ‘You’re a criminal too’ Several Trump administration officials criticized Bass over her comments.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/social-media-trump-admin-erupts-over-la-mayors-reaction-to-ice-raids-youre-a-criminal-too
— Soros-backed group behind Tesla unrest accused of ‘infiltrating’ key House race with chosen candidate. NRCC spokesperson Maureen O’Toole accused the group of ‘infiltrating’ races to undermine Trump.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/soros-backed-group-behind-tesla-unrest-accused-infiltrating-key-house-race-with-chosen-candidate
— NAACP handing out ‘justice’ awards to school board members who defy Trump’s anti-DEI rules
https://www.aol.com/naacp-handing-justice-awards-school-130039387.html
GOLD RUSH RALLY
— Gold Rush Rally “The Gold Tour” Beverly Hills to Chicago – May 30th to June 8th, 2025 This outstanding rally concluded at Iron Gate Motor Condos in Naperville yesterday.
https://goldrushrally.com/event-2/
(FROM THE POSTING: For the past 16 years, Gold Rush Rally has been synonymous with opulence, adventure, and unforgettable experiences. Our world-renowned luxury and exotic vehicle rallies are more than just drives; they’re immersive journeys curated to leave lasting memories, forge lifelong friendships, and will have you coming back year after year. In 2025, we are raising the bar once again with “The Gold Tour”. This epic journey will take you on a cross-country adventure from Beverly Hills to Chicago, showcasing breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cities, and lavish accommodations. Gold Rush Rally isn’t just an event; it’s a gathering of passionate individuals who share a love for luxury and the thrill of the open road. So whether you are a seasoned rally veteran or a first-time adventurer, join us in 2025 alongside our global family of like-minded enthusiasts who celebrate these shared passions. THE GOLD TOUR – MAY 30TH TO JUNE 8TH, 2025: Beverly Hills – Friday, May 30th, Las Vegas – Saturday, May 31st, Park City – Sunday, June 1st, Vail – Monday, June 2nd, Denver – Tuesday, June 3rd, Denver – Wednesday, June 4th, Kansas City – Thursday, June 5th, St Louis – Friday, June 6th, Chicago – Saturday, June 7th.)
PJ MEDIA
— TRUMP’S NOT FOOLING AROUND ON LA ICE RIOTS
https://pjmedia.com/paula-bolyard/2025/06/07/trump-orders-deploys-national-guard-to-la-ice-riots-n4940571
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
REUTERS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/worldpride-attendees-march-through-washington-defiance-trump-2025-06-07/
MSNBC
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ca-LQnQmso
NEWSWEEK
— Pope Leo sells out US event clashing with parade on Trump’s birthday
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/pope-leo-sells-out-us-event-clashing-with-parade-on-trump-s-birthday/ar-AA1GhfxM
CBS NEWS
— Trump threatens Musk with “serious consequences” if he donates to Democrats
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-elon-musk-jd-vance-social-media-fight-budget-bill/
— Musk suggests creating a new political party amid Trump rift
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-trump-feud-new-political-party/
NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/us/the-world-is-celebrating-pride-in-washington-against-the-backdrop-of-trumps-white-house.html
— America’s enemies want America to be totally dependent on them.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/opinion/trump-tariff-manufacturing-jobs-industrial.html
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote dependency on government
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/opinion/domestic-violence-funding.html
— Overpaid? Did you read Money Magazine ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money_(financial_website) )? If you read its February 1978 4-page article on me ( https://gopillinois.com/documents/ ), you would have concluded that the magazine did not pick me for the article to give me financial advice, but a) to foist negative government employee stereotypes on me, b) to paint me as being grossly overpaid, and c) to get IRS to disallow my education deductions. The article caused me many big problems, not the least of which was IRS’s disallowing my education deductions. Ever since the article was published, my critics/opponents have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being grossly overpaid. In February of 1978, I had worked for IRS for almost 7 years. I had been promoted in 1972, 1973, and 1974. In today’s dollars, my salary was $108,978/year. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I was taking graduate accounting courses at DePaul. I owned a one bedroom condo in the Outer Drive East building. I had rented out a town home in University Park since 1976 that I had bought new in 1972. I owned a 1972 Corvette that I bought new in 1971. My daily driver was a 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/business/highest-paid-ceos.html
WSJ
— Federal Agents Fire Tear Gas in Clashes With California Protesters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPViaBAs_eg
INC.
— Democrat and RINO employers use DEI a) to not hire Republicans and b) to get rid of their Republican employees.
https://www.inc.com/the-conversation/what-evidence-shows-about-the-economic-impact-of-dei/91195834
FED SMITH
— Democrats run the federal government. For them, the federal government exists to hire, retain, and promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who are minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German America, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. The aforesaid in patronage, race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination.
https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/05/30/from-dei-to-meritocracy-the-federal-governments-shift-in-hiring-practices/
PBS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S57q8-MPQrw
SALON
— Democrats run the federal government. For them, the federal government exists to hire, retain, and promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who are minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German America, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. The aforesaid in patronage, race and gender based preference giving, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination.
https://www.salon.com/2025/06/07/loyalty-is-now-part-of-job-application/
GOOGLE AI
— Blaming others. Who do your critics/opponents blame their problems on? My critics/opponents blame their problems on those who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time. I should write about my critics/opponents.
https://www.google.com/search?q=%22blaming+others%22
June 7, 2025
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://abc7chicago.com/post/several-detained-homeland-security-operation-accelerated-global-operations-speedx-warehouse-busse-road-witnesses/16681477/
https://abc7chicago.com/post/broadview-protest-demands-release-chicago-mother-detained-ice-during-south-loop-routine-check/16680128/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-6/7/2025
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE WITH PICTURE: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ. To vote for Democrat candidates is to promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/07/drag-performers-decrease-transgender-people-increase/
CBS2
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/supporters-call-for-release-of-chicago-area-woman-detained-by-ice-during-immigration-check-in/
PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ. To vote for Democrat candidates is to promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2025/06/07/pride-2025-list-of-lgbtq-events-in-peoria-illinois/84073851007/
BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois lost population since 2020, but these 15 counties gained new residents
https://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article307803585.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Kendall, Champaign, Grundy, McHenry and Will counties gained the greatest percentage of residents, though the change wasn’t stark for most. Although none of the metro-east’s counties cracked the top five, Clinton and Monroe counties did see modest population gains, with Clinton adding 174 residents and Monroe adding 16. Brown, DeKalb, Kane, Lake, DuPage, McLean, Douglas and Putnam counties also saw net population gains from 2020 to 2024.)
https://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article307803585.html
CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Musk floats ‘The American Party’ after Trump tiff
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/musk-floats-the-american-party-after-trump-tiff/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-trump-once-opened-the-door-to-the-lgbtq-community-now-activists-say-hes-their-top-threat/
— Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events. I should write about the following who have bared me from their events since 2000: Republican candidates, elected officials, and party leaders. Anticipate/expect that sooner or later, they will all officially become Democrats.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/business/ap-appeals-court-hands-ap-an-incremental-loss-in-its-attempt-to-regain-its-access-to-trump-events/
— Musk could lose billions of dollars depending on how spat with Trump unfolds
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/business/ap-musk-could-lose-billions-of-dollars-depending-on-how-spat-with-trump-unfolds/
NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump admin asks SCOTUS to intervene and allow Ed Dept cuts. Gingrich gutted GAO during the 1980s and 1990s. If Gingrich had reformed GAO instead of gutting it, there would be no need for DOGE.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-06-06/trump-admin-asks-scotus-to-intervene-and-allow-ed-dept-cuts
CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Did you get a student loan? I did not even try to get one a) because I was not viewed as being college material, b) because my ACT score was only 24, and c) because I only just barely made it into the upper 20% of my high school class. Therefore, I worked my way through college. But my GPA suffered. I spent far too many hours washing dishes and delivering mail instead of studying.
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/unsettling-accounts-how-illinois-is-confronting-the-growing-student-loan-crisis/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— June is Not For Pride. It is For Fidelity.
https://illinoisfamily.org/faith/june-is-not-for-pride-it-is-for-fidelity/
— Biblical Marriage Is Making a Comeback!
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/gallup-poll-biblical-marriage-is-making-a-comeback/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3432857/pride-month-isnt-what-it-used-to-be/
NEW YORK POST
— Trump boasts of ‘big win’ over AP as court allows WH to ban access after ‘Gulf of America’ spat
https://nypost.com/2025/06/06/us-news/trump-boasts-of-big-win-over-ap-as-court-allows-wh-to-ban-access-after-gulf-of-america-spat/
— According to my critics/opponents, degrees from non-Ivy League universities are worthless, that is, my degrees from NIU (70), Loyola (76), DePaul (80), and IIT (97) are worthless. They stress that my Democrat superiors in the federal government flushed my degrees down their toilets.
https://nypost.com/2025/06/06/opinion/why-pres-trump-will-win-his-battle-against-elite-higher-education/
DAILY CALLER
— Democrats Want To Welcome South African ‘Nazi’ Back With Open Arms. The more that you hate Trump, the more that Democrat and RINO leaders love you.
https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/06/ro-khanna-elon-musk-donald-trump-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-ritchie-torres-jasmine-crockett/
— Some Dems Now Want To Play Nice With Musk After Endlessly Smearing Him As Nazi. The more that you hate Trump, the more that Democrat and RINO leaders love you.
https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/06/some-dems-want-play-nice-elon-musk-donald-trump-smearing-nazi/
DAILY WIRE
— Supreme Court Affirms: Discrimination Can Affect Majority Groups Too
https://www.dailywire.com/news/supreme-court-affirms-discrimination-can-affect-majority-groups-too
EPOCH TIMES
— What’s behind the Trump-Musk fight?
https://lists.theepochtimes.com/archive/02vbbnAO4P/RontmvJPy/1tiNbjq0PdJ
— How Family Structure Leads to Academic Success. I owe my academics success to my outstanding parents. Even though I was not viewed as being college material, my parents enabled me to earn a bachelor’s degree, three master’s degrees, six professional certifications, and a professional license.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/opinion/how-family-structure-leads-to-academic-success-5858364
FOX NEWS
— Dems threaten to expose masked ICE agents
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6373956237112
LAW ENFORCEMENT TO DAY
— Legacy Media Outlets Collude on ‘Orwellian’ New Term For Illegals
https://lawenforcementtoday.com/legacy-media-outlets-collude-on-orwellian-new-term-for-illegals-strategist-says
NEWSMAX
— McDonald’s: Lingo Changed, But We’re Sticking With DEI. To promote DEI is to get rid of those who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.newsmax.com/finance/streettalk/mcdonalds-dei-inclusion/2025/06/06/id/1213902/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
THE HILL
— Why Musk’s feud with Trump could jeopardize his business empire
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5337410-tesla-stock-drops-trump-musk-fight/
CNN
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/06/politics/video/trump-admin-targets-lgbtq-community-vrtc
NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/us/worldpride-parade-dc-trump.html
— Trump Has Options to Punish Musk Even if His Federal Contracts Continue. I should write about what leaders of political organizations do to punish their members like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate, who refuse to glorify and praise them, who refuse to pander to them, who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or who refuse to give them money. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. Anticipate/expect that sooner or later, they will all officially become Democrats.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/us/politics/trump-musk-spacex-contracts.html
— The mainstream news media exists to drive Trump’s approval rating down
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/polls/donald-trump-approval-rating-polls.html
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ. How successful have they been in your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/podcasts/the-daily/medical-care-transgender-kids.html
— Trump-Musk Spat Creates More Problems for Tesla. Already suffering from steep declines in sales and profit, the carmaker could now face the president’s wrath.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/business/trump-elon-musk-tesla.html
— Democrat and RINO leaders are overjoyed about the Trump/Musk feud
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/business/dealbook/musk-trump-fight.html
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly call for more discrimination against those who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/business/supreme-court-discrimination-ruling.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Trump Has Power, a Big Megaphone and Billions to Spend. So Does Musk. Trump is locked in a showdown with the world’s richest man, who is far from a typical opponent.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/us/politics/trump-musk.html
— More Federal Workers Are Flooding the Job Market, With Worsening Prospects. I should write about what my Democrat GAO superiors did to assure that after they forced me to retire, I would never get a job appropriate for someone with my work experience, education, professional certifications, and professional license.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/us/politics/federal-workers-job-market.html
— As Ousters Continue, F.B.I. Singles Out Employee Over Friendship With Trump Critic. Threated with demotion, a veteran agent with ties to a former official on the F.B.I. director’s so-called enemies list opted to resign. Two others were forced to move and retire. My Democrat GAO superiors singled out me because I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/05/us/politics/fbi-agents-patel-trump.html
— Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Start a Bar Tab. I have more money than my peers because I spent very little on booze.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/business/gen-z-bar-etiquette.html
WASHINGTON POST
— Democrat leaders use Duckworth and Kinzinger to promote more hatred against Trump
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/06/06/unite-for-veterans-rally-dc-benefits-trump-cuts/
— For sale (maybe): Trump’s red Tesla — low miles, almost new. A day after his public spat with Musk, the White House signaled that Trump may be looking to unload his luxury EV.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/06/06/trump-sell-tesla-elon-musk/
— Trump can bar Associated Press from some events, appeals court rules. I should write about the following who have bared me from their events since 2000: Republican candidates, elected officials, and party leaders. Anticipate/expect that sooner or later, they will all officially become Democrats.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2025/06/07/trump-associated-press-appeal-ruling-pool/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight travel bans
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/05/trump-travel-ban-afghanistan-venezuela-reaction/
— Republicans fume as Musk complicates tax bill path. Allies of the two men expressed hope they would make peace, or at least ease the tensions.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/06/06/trump-musk-feud-second-day-uncertain/
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters not only want to get rid of Trump, they want to get rid of those who share his demographics: conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2025/trump-deletions-government-records-defense-photos/
— Who was promoted over you and why? All those who my Democrat superiors promoted over me were Democrats who a) had less work experience than I had, had less education than I had, had no professional certifications or fewer than I had, and/or had no professional license like the one I had and/or b) were minority, female, younger than me, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time. Most of my coworkers who my Democrat superiors promoted over me were most if not virtually all of the aforesaid. My critics/opponents not only have no problem with the aforesaid, they applaud it. I should write about a) my IRS coworkers who were promoted over me 1975-1980 and b) my Democrat GAO coworkers who were promoted over me 1980-1997. I should write about my critics/opponents.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2022/04/01/carolyn-hax-grudge-others-promoted-over-you/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/06/07/world-pride-parade-dc-2025/
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/07/nyc-pride-guide-week-2-events-roundup/
USA TODAY
— How Trump’s feud with the world’s richest man might end
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/06/why-the-trump-musk-feud-might-not-end-well-for-the-worlds-richest-man/84059983007/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly replace American students with foreign students
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/jd-vance-immigrants-international-students-visas-donald-trump-b42452ed
— Musk Is a Genius, but He Isn’t a Political One. An engineer’s worldview is insufficient to deal with partisanship, ideology and personal vindictiveness.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/musk-is-a-genius-but-he-isnt-a-political-one-fight-trump-disagreement-0b4cd798?mod=Searchresults_pos1&page=1
FORTUNE
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly call for more discrimination against those who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://fortune.com/2025/06/06/the-supreme-courts-decision-could-lead-to-a-new-era-of-reverse-discrimination-lawsuits/
MIT
— Democrat and RINO leaders use DEI to get rid of Republicans. According to Democrat and RINO leaders, when those who have demographics that vote for Republicans do better than those who have demographics that vote for Democrats, it is because those who have demographics that vote for Republicans discriminate against those who have demographics that vote for Democrats.
https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/merit-based-management-demands-dei/
https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/achieving-meritocracy-in-the-workplace/
POLITICO
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/06/06/capcity-dupont-circle-pride-00392193
ATLANTIC
— Democrat and RINO leaders exist to destroy Trump
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/06/authoritarianism-trump-travel-ban/683052/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6396179/2025/06/03/pride-month-gay-pro-athletes-evolution/
ECONOMIST
— Democrat and RINO leaders use DEI to get rid of Republicans
https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2025/06/06/trumps-war-on-dei
— Democrat and RINO leaders are overjoyed about the Trump/Musk feud
https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2025/06/06/trump-and-musks-bromance-has-turned-to-hate-what-happens-next
TIMES OF INDIA
— Trump & Musk’s ‘Gay Breakup’ Meme War Erupts | MAGA Fans Go Off The Rails
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/english/trump-musks-gay-breakup-meme-war-erupts-maga-fans-go-off-the-rails/videoshow/121684482.cms
June 5, 2025
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/06/04/elected-officials-tried-to-stop-ice-from-making-arrests-in-the-south-loop
— Ever-increasingly, the mainstream news media in America is nothing more than a mouthpiece for Democrat leaders. Democrat leaders tell the mainstream news media a) to ever-increasingly blame everything that is bad on Trump and on those who voted for Trump, b) to ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn them, and c) to ever-increasingly promote the Democrat Party platform, that is, to promote dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, diminishment of Second Amendment rights, and Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. Democrat leaders ever-increasingly destroy those who have demographics that vote for Republicans, that is, those who are conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/06/04/public-media-trump-cuts-public-boadcasting
https://chicago.suntimes.com/press-room/2025/06/04/chicago-public-media-ceo-trumps-rescissions-package-take-back-federal-funding-from-npr
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Cook County erases nearly $665 million in medical debt for more than a half million residents. The three-year-old program has relieved the most debt for people on Chicago’s South and West sides and in the south and west suburbs. What did you do to avoid medical debt? I sought, got, and kept jobs that provided health insurance.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/06/05/cook-county-erases-nearly-665-million-in-medical-debt-for-more-than-a-half-million-residents
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/04/ice-protesters-clash-immigration/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/05/venezuelan-poet-immigration-fight/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/05/emergency-abortion-right/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly give more preference to international students, that is, they ever-increasingly discriminate against American students.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/05/opinion-international-students-target-donald-trump/
— A new chance for school choice in Illinois. Because my parents paid to send my brother and I to Missouri Synod Lutheran grade schools, they had less money to pay for our college expenses. I had to work my way through college.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/05/school-choice-ecca-senate/
— Brandon Johnson turns to taxing groceries
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/05/johnson-grocery-tax-budget-chicago/
ABC7
— Chicago job corps center closing at end of month as feds phase out operations, leaving some homeless. What did you do to get jobs and to keep jobs? I took and passed tests including the postal employment test in 1966 and the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970. I earned a high school diploma in 1966, a job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970, job-related master’s degrees in 1976, 1980, and 1997, job-related professional certifications in 1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997, and a job-related professional license in 1981. But I did much more than that to get and keep jobs. I took jobs that my peers considered to be bad jobs that they would never stoop to take. I washed dishes 1964-1966, cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966, delivered mail 1966-1969, worked on an automotive assemble line in 1970, sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971, pumped gasoline 1971-1972, collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980, and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/paul-simon-chicago-job-corps-center-closing-end-month-us-department-labor-phasing-operations-leaving-homeless/16656546/
WGN9
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly hint/imply/argue/shout a) that Republicans cause hate crimes, and especially Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long and b) that the next Democrat president will get rid of them once and for all. Democrats have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans.
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/message-of-hate-mowed-into-lot-in-southern-illinois-village/
FOX32
— Trump’s tax bill will add $2.3 trillion to the deficit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12qf4v9LLUU
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ice-detains-immigrants-chicago-dhs-office
WBEZ
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/06/04/elected-officials-tried-to-stop-ice-from-making-arrests-in-the-south-loop
NEWS CHANNEL 20
— The Democrat Party platform ever-increasingly promotes more homelessness
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/springfield-homeless-organizations-set-to-receive-11-million-aldermen-vote-against-it#
WSIU
— Rep. Mary Miller Introduces Resolution to Recognize June as Family Month. Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ. To promote LGBTQ is to destroy traditional marriage and family.
https://www.wsiu.org/politics-elections/2025-06-04/rep-mary-miller-introduces-resolution-to-recognize-june-as-family-month
BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/06/04/ice-mass-arrest-sparks-chaos-in-south-loop-as-activists-fight-to-disrupt-operation/
CWB CHICAGO
— Sunshine brings crowds, guns to Chicago’s lakefront
https://cwbchicago.com/2025/06/sunshine-brings-crowds-guns-to-chicagos-lakefront.html
POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Democrat leaders promote Joe Walsh
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2025/06/05/joe-walsh-might-run-again-as-a-dem-00388949
CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2025/06/05/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-528/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WIREPOINTS
— Politicians treat Illinoisans like we’re ATMs, forgetting that we can move elsewhere
https://wirepoints.org/politicians-treat-illinoisans-like-were-atms-forgetting-that-we-can-move-elsewhere-wirepoints-joins-tom-miller-of-wjpf-carbondale/
— Common sense prevails for once in the Illinois statehouse. According to my critics/opponents, Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pensions are too generous. Because of that, since I was 18 years old in 1966 and started earning credits toward one, my critics/opponents have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me. I paid 7% of my federal salary into the CSRS.
https://wirepoints.org/common-sense-prevails-for-once-in-the-illinois-statehouse-wirepoints/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Consumers mobilize against corporate DEI programs
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/3429759/consumers-mobilize-against-corporate-dei-programs/
BLAZE
— Leader of Hispanic Caucus angrily suggests Trump is extorting DC mayor into repealing sanctuary city policies
https://www.theblaze.com/news/hispanic-caucus-extortion-sanctuary-city
BREITBART
— Complaint Filed Against Amazon Alleges Civil Rights Violations over Race-Based Sellers Program
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/06/04/exclusive-complaint-filed-against-amazon-alleges-civil-rights-violations-race-based-sellers-program/
CAMPUS REFORM
— Purdue ‘sunsetting’ DEI, will revise programs focused on ‘underrepresented’ groups. Conservatives, that is, platform Republicans, are grossly unrepresented in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party. I should write about that.
https://www.campusreform.org/article/purdue-sunsetting-dei-will-revise-programs-focused-underrepresented-groups/28015
DAILY CALLER
— Illinois Dems Lay Budget Woes At Trump’s Feet After Taxing Their Citizens Into Ground
https://www.aol.com/illinois-dems-lay-budget-woes-170713111.html
FEDERALIST
— Biden Made Communities Less Safe By Forcing DEI On Police And Fire Departments
https://thefederalist.com/2025/06/04/biden-made-communities-less-safe-by-forcing-dei-on-police-and-fire-departments/
NEWSMAX
— Consumers Urged to Stand Firm Against ‘Woke’ Companies. My critics/opponents are woke. They promote wokeness and wokeism, that is, they promote Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, they promote race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination.
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/consumers-research-dei-costco/2025/06/04/id/1213689/
REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Gingrich: Democrats Are The Party Of Illegal Immigrants, Crooks, And People Who Refuse To Work
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/06/04/gingrich_democrats_are_the_party_of_illegal_immigrants_crooks_and_people_who_refuse_to_work.html
— Laura Ingraham: Democrats Are On A Crusade To Keep Illegal Immigrants Safe From ICE
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/06/04/laura_ingraham_democrats_are_on_a_crusade_to_keep_illegal_immigrants_safe_from_ice.html
TOWNHALL
— Trump Dumps Federalist Society, Turns to MAGA Allies. I should write about how the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization have ever-increasingly dumped conservatives, that is, how they have ever-increasingly dumped platform Republicans. I would focus on how they have ever-increasingly dumped me since 1999.
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2025/06/04/federalist-society-and-president-trump-n2658161
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
MSN
— Robert F. Smith, The Second-Richest Black American, Says Companies Will Continue Hiring Top Talent, And As Result, Diversity Will Follow. My Black subordinate who my Democrat GAO superiors replaced me with a) had less work experience than I had, b) had less education than I had, c) had one professional certification while I had six, and d) had no professional license like I had.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/executive-leadership-and-management/robert-f-smith-the-second-richest-black-american-says-companies-will-continue-hiring-top-talent-and-as-result-diversity-will-follow/ar-AA1AfGDr
NEW YORK TIMES
— Russia Targets Child-Free Lifestyles. I should write what my Democrat GAO superiors did to punish me because my wife and I gave up trying to have children without trying IVF. According to them, if my wife and I had children, a) I would not have been able to pass the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, earn a master’s degree in accounting in 1980, pass the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, become a licensed CPA in 1981, etc. and b) my wife would not have been able to keep her good job and earn a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1986. All my GAO superiors had children and spouses who had little or no income. They always decried the time and money needed to raise children. None of them had as many master’s degrees or professional certifications as I did. None of them were a licensed CPA like I was.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/europe/russia-child-free-lifestyles.html
— The Democrats who run Google ever-increasingly a) steer everyone to websites that promote the Democrat Party platform and b) steer everyone away from websites that promote the Republican Party platform.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/technology/google-antitrust-breakup.html
— FRONT PAGE: Were you active in politics while you were in high school and/or college? I was not. If I had been active in Republican politics, a) the Democrats who ran the Post Office in 1966 would not have hired me, b) the Democrats who ran IRS in 1971 would not have hired me, and c) the Democrats who ran GAO in 1980 would not have hired me.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/us/politics/brown-university-newspaper-musk-doge.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly want America to be ever-increasingly dependent on foreign countries.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/business/trump-us-manufacturing.html
WASHINGTON POST
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use foreign countries against America.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/05/trump-travel-ban-afghanistan-venezuela-reaction/
— Trump proposes policies that would increase the soaring national debt
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/06/04/trump-debt-big-beautiful-bill/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/06/05/chicago-ice-immigrant-detention/
USA TODAY
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly force LGBTQ on everyone. How successful have Democrat leaders been in your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct? I should write about their success in DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Warrenville School District 200, and my precinct. They destroy those like me who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/05/worldpride-comes-to-dc-lgbtq-rights/83856523007/
— Long-term unemployment can be a sign of distress. I have been unemployed since I was 49 years old in 1997 because of my Democrat GAO superiors. I should write about that. They did everything that they could to stop me from getting a job appropriate for someone with my work experience, education, professional certifications, and professional license.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/05/31/long-term-unemployment-2-year-high/83909279007/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote reparations. Affirmative Action and DEI are reparations
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/02/tulsa-black-wall-street-reparations-plan/83998281007/
— FRONT PAGE: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly blame Republicans for antisemitism
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/04/antisemitic-attacks-jewish-community-safety-security/83989144007/
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/06/03/trump-deportations-construction-spending-down-economy/83995322007/
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
— Bill would allow slavery legacy to be factor in college admissions. According to Democrat leaders, if you are White Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that you have benefitted from slavery, and therefore, the more reparations that you should pay. All my ancestors immigrated during the 1840s and 1850s. In my defense, they always lived in northeast Illinois and they were always Republicans. They never were in a position to discriminate against anyone and they never did. Those whose ancestors were Democrats have benefitted most from slavery, and therefore, they should pay the most reparations.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/bill-allow-slavery-history-factor-college-20361536.php
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump’s Old High School Is in Trouble (Again). Can a Chinese Businessman Fix It? New York Military Academy, where the president was a cadet, grapples with high debt and decaying buildings. I should write about how Crete-Monee High School ( https://www.cm201u.org/ ) has changed since I graduated from it in 1966.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/trumps-old-high-school-is-in-trouble-again-can-a-chinese-businessman-fix-it-68f45c7f?mod=Searchresults_pos1&page=1
FORTUNE
— Trump said while campaigning he’d give green cards to all foreign college students who graduated in the U.S. If there had been as many citizens of foreign countries in America when I was young as there are now, a) they would gotten the jobs that I got and b) they would have gotten the college admissions that I got. My critics/opponents cannot say that about themselves. They had parents who bought them cars, who paid for their college expenses, and who got them jobs.
https://fortune.com/2025/06/05/trump-give-green-cards-foreign-college-students-graduated-in-us/
NPR
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/g-s1-69896/worldpride-dc-gay-pride-trump-lgbt
PROPUBLICA
— According to my critics/opponents, the jobs and promotions that I got should have been given to those who were minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time. At the same time, according to them, all the jobs that I got were bad jobs that they would never stoop to take.
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-dei-black-women-minorities-careers-jobs-dismissed
AXIOS
— Musk, Trump fallout is bad news for Tesla and EVs
https://www.axios.com/2025/06/04/elon-musk-trump-tesla-ev
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.axios.com/2025/06/04/trump-pride-month-lgbtq-rights
BBC
— How Trump is militarizing the US-Mexico border
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgd3rz47j4o
MAKTOOB MEDIA
— India to conduct census in 2027 in two phases, will include caste enumeration for first time since 1931. What Caste were you born into? My critics/opponents have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I am low Caste. They have aways stressed a) that neither of my parents attended college, b) that my father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma, c) that my father never earned more than $50,000/year in today’s dollars, d) that my mother never attended high school, e) that my ACT score was only 24 and I only just barely made it into the upper 20% of my high school class, f) that I got no academic scholarships, g) that had jobs that my peers would never stoop to take, h) that I had to work my way through college, i) that none of my degrees are from Ivy League universities, j) that I am Protestant, k) that I am German American, and l) that I was a lowly government employee for almost 30 years.
https://maktoobmedia.com/india/india-to-conduct-census-in-2027-in-two-phases-will-include-caste-enumeration-for-first-time-since-1931/
May 25, 2025
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Trump addresses West Point graduates following DEI crackdown at military academies. The school removed diversity related curriculum after Trump order.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trump-west-point-graduation-2025-president-address-us-military-academy-grads-following-dei-crackdown/16529248/
— 14 suspects wanted in beating, robbery of couple on CTA Red Line downtown.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-14-suspects-wanted-beating-robbery-couple-cta-red-line-train-downtown-printers-row-police-say/16525737/
— Israeli Embassy staffers’ alleged killer railed against Gaza war online, protested at Emanuel’s home.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/elias-rodriguez-washington-dc-shooting-suspect-posted-gaza-war-online-protested-chicago-mayor-rahm-emanuels-home/16532127/
— IL lawmakers push for additional security funds for cultural, religious orgs after DC shooting.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-lawmakers-push-additional-security-funds-cultural-religious-organizations-couple-shot-washington-dc/16524210/
— Chicago Black pastors gather in solidarity with Mayor Brandon Johnson amid DOJ hiring investigation. Gathering appeared to be attempt to help shore up mayor’s political base, but it could be a risky strategy. Chicago Black pastors could stress that Chicago Republican leaders did not come to my defense when my Chicago Democrat GAO superiors replaced me with my Black subordinate. Chicago Black pasters could use that to argue that both Democrats and Republicans want Blacks to get more preference over non-Blacks.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-black-pastors-gather-solidarity-mayor-brandon-johnson-amid-department-justice-hiring-investigation/16523946/
NBC5
— Under the Democrats, sooner or later, everyone will be on Medicaid.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/what-historic-medicaid-snap-cuts-in-house-republican-bill-would-mean-for-coverage/3752913/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/house-republican-tax-bill-skipped-aca-credits-marketplace-health-insurance-will-get-pricier-without-them/3752867/
— House Republican tax bill favors the rich — how much they stand to gain, and why. How rich are you? My critics/opponents have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being grossly overpaid, and therefore rich. They stress that in today’s dollars, I earned a) $19.37/hour in when I was 16, b) $55,850/year when I was 22, c) $68,315/year when I was 23, d) $82,655/year when I was 24, e) $99,069/year when I was 25, f) $112,280/year when was 31, g) $117,807/year when I was 38, and h) $153,151/year when I was 49. In today’s dollars, since I was 49 in 1997, my Civil Service Retirement System pension has been $66,780/year. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21, b) job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, c) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and d) a Job-related professional license when I was 32.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/house-republican-tax-bill-favors-the-rich-how-much-they-stand-to-gain-and-why/3752573/
CBS2
— Trump threatens to hit Apple with 25% tariff on iPhones made outside U.S.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/trump-apple-25-tariff-iphones/
FOX32
— Jewish leaders criticize Chicago mayor over handling of antisemitism. I should write about how my Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors had my many Jewish superiors and supervisors take big adverse actions against me. They stressed that I was conservative, Republican, Protestant, German American, a Crete resident 1948-1972, and a Wheaton resident since 1978.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/jewish-leaders-criticize-chicago-mayor-handling-antisemitism
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: ‘Our people hire our people’: Long before DOJ probe into Mayor Brandon Johnson, racial politics coursed through City Hall hiring. Under the Democrats, ever-increasingly, in Illinois, and especially in Democrat-run counties and cities, the more of the following that you are, the bleaker that your future is: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/25/mayor-brandon-johnson-racial-politics-city-hall-hiring/
— Trump’s speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievances.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/24/trumps-speech-west-point-graduates/
— New Aurora Mayor John Laesch chooses his leadership team at City Hall. Have leaders chosen you? My critics/opponents stress that even though I have been a) a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, b) an Illinois Republican Party State Convention delegate since 2000, c) served as the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster 2000-2004 and 2008-2010, d) a member of many MTRO Oktoberfest fundraising committees, e) a member of the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee 2003-2007, f) the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, and g) the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2020, MTRO leaders a) never asked me to serve as an MTRO officer and b) rudely ended my bid to serve as MTRO Treasurer in 2004.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/24/new-aurora-mayor-john-laesch-chooses-his-leadership-team-at-city-hall/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Under the Democrats, sooner or later, everyone will be on Medicaid
https://chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/05/24/what-trumps-cuts-to-medicaid-will-mean-for-nursing-homes-long-term-care-facilities-in-illinois
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2025/05/23/medicaid-affordable-care-act-health-insurance-nutrition-programs-snap-congress-rich-miller
— Chicago Public Schools lays off hundreds of tutors before CPS school year ends. My mother never attended high school. My father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2025/05/23/chicago-public-schools-lays-off-hundreds-of-tutors
DAILY HERALD
— Trump hails West Point cadets for their accomplishments and takes credit for US military might.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250524/nation-and-world/trump-hails-west-point-cadets-for-their-accomplishments-and-takes-credit-for-us-military-might/
WBEZ
— How dependent on government spending is your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct? He who pays the piper calls the tunes.
https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2025/05/25/northwestern-uic-medical-researchers-diabetes-hiv-trump-funding-budget-cuts
https://www.wrex.com/news/illinois-news/state-budget-talks-enter-final-week-amid-fears-of-congressional-cuts/article_a753258a-5fc1-41d9-92c6-b73b0f1ff93b.html
WAND TV
— House passes IL plan allowing first time weapon offenders to apply for FOID cards while participating in diversion programs. I have had a FOID card since I was 20 in 1968.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/statehouse/house-passes-il-plan-allowing-first-time-weapon-offenders-to-apply-for-foid-cards-while/article_4deb582a-ea35-4f9f-bae5-29f569279a93.html
CWB CHICAGO
— Wilding alert: 14 suspects sought in violent robbery, battery aboard CTA train in downtown Chicago. Chicago today, your municipality tomorrow.
https://cwbchicago.com/2025/05/14-suspects-sought-in-violent-robbery-battery-aboard-cta-train-in-downtown-chicago.html
WHEATON PATCH
— Memorial Day Parade To Honor Fallen Service Members In Wheaton Monday May 26. Please join me in watching the parade. The parade route includes the eastern border of my precinct – Warrenville Road between Roosevelt Road and the Wheaton Cemetery.
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/memorial-day-parade-honor-fallen-service-members-wheaton
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Wheaton will honor fallen service members with a Memorial Day Parade that is set to begin at Memorial Park at 10 a.m. Members of the Wheaton Police and Fire Departments will lead the parade. From Memorial Park, the parade will make its way west on Union before heading south on West Street. The parade will end at Wheaton Cemetery, where a ceremony will take place.)
Scheduled for 11 a.m., the Memorial Day Ceremony will be conducted by American Legion Post 76.
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
JOHN KASS
— Confused, Starving Reporters Now Desperate for Food After Killing American Journalism. Ever-increasingly, the mainstream news media is nothing more than a mouthpiece for Democrat leaders.
https://johnkassnews.com/confused-starving-reporters-desperate-for-food-after-killing-and-devouring-journalism/
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Republican leaders should reform federal agencies rather than gut them. Virtually all federal employees are Democrats. Democrat politicians force them to push the Democrat Party platform, that is, to push dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, diminishment of Second Amendment rights, and Affirmative Action (AA) and DEI, that is, race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. About 1/3 of Americans are Republicans and about 1/3 are Democrats. The federal workforce should look like America. I was one of the last Republicans GAO hired. The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and the Post Office in 1966, hired me because they could not find a Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. They gambled and lost that I would become a Democrat. In the U.S. Congress, committee membership is determined by a combination of factors, including party affiliation. Federal agencies should be like congressional committees. For example, about 1/3 of their employees at each grade level should be Republicans and about 1/3 should be Democrats. Further, all hiring, retention, and promotion decisions should be based on merit, that is, AA and DEI should be abolished. If that had been the case when I transferred from IRS to GAO when I was 31 in 1980, I might still be a GAO employee. GAO would have promoted me into its Senior Executive Service, currently $195,200/year. I earned a) 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. None of my GAO coworkers came close to doing that. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— What is your position on preference giving? Chicago Black pastors could stress that Chicago Republican leaders did not come to my defense when my Chicago Democrat GAO superiors replaced me with my Black subordinate. Chicago Black pasters could use that to argue that both Democrats and Republicans want Blacks to get more preference over non-Blacks. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— How rich are you? My critics/opponents have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being grossly overpaid, and therefore rich. They stress that in today’s dollars, I earned a) $19.37/hour in when I was 16, b) $55,850/year when I was 22, c) $68,315/year when I was 23, d) $82,655/year when I was 24, e) $99,069/year when I was 25, f) $112,280/year when was 31, g) $117,807/year when I was 38, and h) $153,151/year when I was 49. In today’s dollars, since I was 49 in 1997, my Civil Service Retirement System pension has been $66,780/year. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21, b) job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, c) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and d) a job-related professional license when I was 32. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— What have Democrat leaders done to you? I should write about how my Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors had my many Jewish superiors and supervisors take big adverse actions against me. They stressed that I was conservative, Republican, Protestant, German American, a Crete resident 1948-1972, and a Wheaton resident since 1978. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Have leaders chosen you? My critics/opponents stress that even though I have been a) a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, b) an Illinois Republican Party State Convention delegate since 2000, c) served as the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster 2000-2004 and 2008-2010, d) a member of many MTRO Oktoberfest fundraising committees, e) a member of the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee 2003-2007, f) the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, and g) the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2020, MTRO leaders a) never asked me to serve as an MTRO officer and b) rudely ended my bid to serve as MTRO Treasurer in 2004. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Illinois Democrat leaders stress Pritzker’s great success in promoting more of the following in Illinois: a) dependency on government and charity, b) LGBTQ, c) abortion, d) mass/illegal immigration, e) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, f) diminishment of Second Amendment rights, and g) Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. Illinois Democrat leaders stress that Illinois RINO leaders not only have no problem with the aforesaid, they applaud the aforesaid. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Are/were you an American worker, that is, are/were you an American wage earner? I was 1964-1997. My critics/opponents were never wage earners and/or they despise/hate wage earners. The especially despise/hate unions and union members. They stress that I was a union member 1966-1969 and 1971-1980. They hint/imply/argue/shout that if I had not been a union member, my salary would never have increased from $19.37/hour to $112,280/year in today’s dollars during that time. They ignore/dismiss/belittle that during that time, a) I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree and two job-related master’s degrees and b) I earned a job-related professional certification. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— To get more votes from those who are minority, female, younger, etc., Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly a) shout at those who are minority, female, younger, etc. that Republicans cause all the problems that those who are minority, female, younger. etc. have and b) give those who are minority, female, younger, etc. more preference over those who are Republican. I should write about the aforesaid. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— The Southern Poverty Law Center has put Turning Point USA on its list of hate groups. My critics/opponents have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) and TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois were hate groups. I was an ICRC Steering Committee member 2003-2007 and I was the TAPROOT chairman 2005-2012. I should write about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who continue to have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have had their operatives and their dupes take the biggest adverse actions against me lately. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— What is your position on a) EVs and those who own them and b) American nameplate muscle cars? I should write about the many critical/nasty articles that have been published about the new 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T EV that I just bought. The articles ignore/dismiss/belittle the fact that it does the quarter mile in 12.6 seconds at 135 MPH. I have owned my 2013 Charger R/T Max since 2012. I owned a 1968 Charger R/T show car 1994-2005. I owned a 1969 Charger SE 1968-1971. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Was your career wasted? I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO for almost 18 years 1980-1997. GAO works for Congress. Gingrich has always been extremely critical of GAO. If Gingrich had reformed GAO instead of gutting GAO, I might still be working for GAO. GAO audits IRS. I transferred from IRS to GAO when I was 31 in 1980. I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $99,069-$112,280/year. Instead of forcing me to take a $23,472 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer, GAO should have promoted me to GS-13, currently $117,807/year. GAO should have immediately and always assigned me to audits of IRS. If GAO had done that, I would have soon been promoted to GS-14, currently $139,211/year, GS-15, currently $163,749/year, and Senior Executive Service, currently $195,200/year. I earned master’s degrees in business in 1976, accounting in 1980, and finance in 1997. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I became a licensed CPA in 1981. I became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Government Financial Manager in 1994, Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997. But the Democrats who ran GAO wasted all that. They delayed my promotions and never promoted me beyond GS-13. They succeeded in keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 years 1986-1988. They always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance. They forced me to retire when I was 49 in 1997. Democrat leaders do not want Republicans to audit IRS. If I had been a Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran, my Democrat GAO superiors would not have taken the aforesaid adverse actions against me that they did. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— Pritzker preps for presidential run carrying weight of Illinois failures. Illinois Democrat leaders stress Pritzker’s great success in promoting more of the following in Illinois: a) dependency on government and charity, b) LGBTQ, c) abortion, d) mass/illegal immigration, e) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, f) diminishment of Second Amendment rights, and g) Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. Illinois Democrat leaders stress that Illinois RINO leaders not only have no problem with the aforesaid, they applaud the aforesaid.
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-preps-for-presidential-run-carrying-weight-of-illinois-failures/
— Illinois’ opaque budget process drives mismanagement, harms taxpayers.
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-opaque-budget-process-drives-mismanagement-harms-taxpayers/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump tells West Point cadets he’s returning military to core function: ‘annihilate’ America’s foes. Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly side with America’s foes not only against Trump, but against America.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/24/trump-tells-west-point-cadets-hes-returning-military-core-function/
— Antisemitism may well be the downfall of America. Democrat leaders ever-increasingly bring into America more antisemites and Jew-haters.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/23/antisemitism-may-well-downfall-america/
— Make America safe for Jews again
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/24/editorial-make-america-safe-jews/
NEW YORK POST
— Pritzker is acting presidential — too bad his state is in such shambles
https://nypost.com/2025/05/25/opinion/jb-pritzker-is-acting-presidential-to-bad-his-state-is-in-shambles/
— Hey, Bruce: The Democrats long ago abandoned the American workers of your lyrics — like roadkill. Are/were you an American worker, that is, are/were you an American wage earner? I was 1964-1997. My critics/opponents were never wage earners and/or they despise/hate wage earners. The especially despise/hate unions and union members. They stress that I was a union member 1966-1969 and 1971-1980. They hint/imply/argue/shout that if I had not been a union member, my salary would never have increased from $19.37/hour to $112,280/year in today’s dollars during that time. They ignore/dismiss/belittle that during that time, a) I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree and two job-related master’s degrees and b) I earned a job-related professional certification.
https://nypost.com/2025/05/23/opinion/spare-us-your-tds-bruce-springsteen-stick-to-the-hits/
— Republicans aren’t coming CLOSE to cutting Medicaid as much as America actually needs
https://nypost.com/2025/05/23/opinion/republicans-arent-coming-close-to-cutting-medicaid-as-much-as-america-actually-needs/
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— How America Went Crazy on Race. A new book traces the genealogy of extremist racial ideas that have gone mainstream. To get more votes from those who are minority, female, younger, etc., Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly a) shout at those who are minority, female, younger, etc. that Republicans cause all the problems that those who are minority, female, younger. etc. have and b) give those who are minority, female, younger, etc. more preference over those who are Republican. I should write about the aforesaid.
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/how-america-went-crazy-on-race/
AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Crime Rates of Illegal Migrants Underreported
https://amgreatness.com/2025/05/25/crime-rates-of-illegal-migrants-underreported/
AMERICAN WIRE
— ‘Racist’ Chicago mayor changes subject to ‘monster Trump’ in response to DOJ probe.
https://americanwirenews.com/racist-chicago-mayor-changes-subject-to-monster-trump-in-response-to-doj-probe/
BREITBART
— Trump Delivers West Point Commencement Speech: You ‘Have the Bravest Hearts and Noblest Souls’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/24/donald-trump-delivers-west-point-commencement-speech-you-have-bravest-hearts-noblest-souls/
CAMPUS REFORM
— Southern Illinois University accused of offering unlawful race-based scholarships in federal complaint
https://www.campusreform.org/article/southern-illinois-university-accused-offering-unlawful-race-based-scholarships-federal-complaint/27929
DAILY SIGNAL
— Southern Poverty Law Center Puts Largest Conservative Grassroots Youth Group (Turning Point USA) on ‘Hate Map’ With Klan Chapters. My critics/opponents have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) and TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois were hate groups. I was an ICRC Steering Committee member 2003-2007 and I was the TAPROOT chairman 2005-2012. I should write about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who continue to have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have had their operatives and their dupes take the biggest adverse actions against me lately.
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/05/24/southern-poverty-law-center-puts-largest-conservative-grassroots-youth-group-hate-map-klan-chapters/
NATIOINAL LEGAL AND POLICY CENTER
— How Soros Created & Underwrote the Illegal Immigration Crisis.
https://nlpc.org/government-integrity-project/how-soros-created-underwrote-the-illegal-immigration-crisis/
PJ MEDIA
— Will Sanctuary Cities Survive the Coming Political Reckoning?
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2025/05/24/will-sanctuary-cities-survive-the-coming-political-reckoning-n4940124
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly increase government spending. How dependent on government spending is your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct? He who pays the piper calls the tunes.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-research-funding-cuts-brain-drain-f1ac9fe5c8a90f5d5ec9b2726475e10e
MSN
— Biden was a ‘figurehead’ controlled by unelected bureaucrats. Democrat and RINO leaders got Biden elected by falsely painting him as being a centrist, a moderate.
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/joe-biden-was-a-figurehead-controlled-by-unelected-bureaucrats/ar-AA1FfYuH
NEW YORK TIMES
— How Electric Vehicles are Targeted by the Republican Policy Bill. The measure, passed by the House, would roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S. I should write about the many critical/nasty articles that have been published about the new 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T EV that I just bought.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/business/electric-vehicles-house-tax-bill.html
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote Springsteen.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/25/opinion/bruce-springsteen-trump-conflict.html
— FRONT PAGE: Democrat leaders continue to use George Floyd to promote more hatred against Republicans and against police.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/24/us/george-floyd-derek-chauvin-republicans.html
WASHINGTON POST
— America’s enemies want America to be dependent on America’s enemies. Hate-filled Trump-hating Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly side with America’s enemies.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/25/siemens-medical-devices-trump-tariffs/
— Democrat leaders will forever use George Floyd to promote more hatred against Republicans and against police.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/05/24/george-floyd-murder-dei-police-reform/
— The U.S. has more than 1 million foreign students. Here’s who they are. International students are at the center of Trump’s latest escalation against Harvard University. IIT admitted me in 1992, DePaul in 1976, Loyola in 1972, NIU in 1969, and UIC in 1966. But if they could have admitted foreign students instead of me, they would have.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2025/05/25/international-students-harvard-trump/
NEW YOR DAILY NEWS
— Did you pay less federal income tax because you itemized? I did starting in 1972 and my wife and I did starting in 1978. But SALT ended that. My critics/opponents have always been furious that I deducted my graduate evening a) business and accounting course 1972-1980 and b) finance courses 1992-1997.
https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/05/25/big-not-beautiful-house-budget-bill-is-a-mess-that-must-be-amended/
USA TODAY
— Schools that promote Affirmative Action and DEI are in Trump’s crosshairs, that is, schools that promote race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination are in Trump’s crosshairs.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/23/trump-k-12-public-school-funding-dei-order/83458073007/
— Car shaming is real: What to do if someone criticizes your gas-powered vehicle. I should write about the many critical/nasty articles that have been published about the new 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T EV that I just bought.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/2025/05/23/gas-electric-rentals-summer-road-trips/83774805007/
— The next Democrat or RINO U.S. President will again import as many millions of illegals as they can.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/23/republican-senators-trump-border-wall/83823629007/
— Democrat leaders continue to use George Floyd to promote more hatred against Republicans and against police.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/24/george-floyd-murder-five-year-anniversary-memorials/83621486007/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Judges Weigh Taking Control of Their Own Security Amid Threats. U.S. marshals, sworn to protect federal judges, ultimately answer to President Trump, who has ramped up criticism of the judiciary. I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO for almost 18 years 1980-1997. GAO works for Congress. Gingrich has always been extremely critical of GAO. If Gingrich had reformed GAO instead of gutting GAO, I might still be working for GAO. GAO audits IRS. I transferred from IRS to GAO when I was 31 in 1980. I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $99,069-$112,280/year. Instead of forcing me to take a $23,472 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer, GAO should have promoted me to GS-13, currently $117,807/year. GAO should have immediately and always assigned me to audits of IRS. If GAO had done that, I would have soon been promoted to GS-14, currently $139,211/year, GS-15, currently $163,749/year, and Senior Executive Service, currently $195,200/year. I earned master’s degrees in business in 1976, accounting in 1980, and finance in 1997. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I became a licensed CPA in 1981. I became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Government Financial Manager in 1994, Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997. But the Democrats who ran GAO wasted all that. They delayed my promotions and never promoted me beyond GS-13. They succeeded in keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 years 1986-1988. They always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance. They forced me to retire when I was 49 in 1997. Democrat leaders do not want Republicans to audit IRS. If I had been a Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran, my Democrat GAO superiors would not have taken the aforesaid adverse actions against me that they did.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/trump-judges-security-marshals-6e080ac6
May 20, 2025
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— DOJ investigating Chicago hiring practices amid backlash over Mayor Johnson’s viral comments. The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and the Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/us-department-justice-opens-civil-rights-investigation-chicago-hiring-practices-letter-mayor-brandon-johnson/16472280/
— Ashli Babbitt’s family to receive $5M to settle lawsuit with Trump administration.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/ashli-babbitts-family-receive-5-million-settlement-trump-admin-sources/16471666/
NBC5
— Former Chicago Public Schools students say they were groomed by teachers. A months-long investigation by NBC 5 Investigates has uncovered allegations of grooming and teacher misconduct dating back more than a decade at one Chicago public school.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/lessons-in-betrayal-former-chicago-public-schools-students-say-they-were-groomed-by-teachers/3749386/
— DOJ investigates Chicago’s hiring practices following comments by Mayor Johnson. Justice officials are investigating whether the city is violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/doj-investigates-chicagos-hiring-practices-following-comments-by-mayor-johnson/3749322/
— Trump allies shift from well-wishes to suggesting Biden hid his cancer diagnosis
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/donald-trump-allies-suggest-biden-hid-cancer-diagnosis/3749387/
CBS2
— Southwest Side Chicago alderman, state rep said city extended use of migrant shelter without notice
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-extended-use-migrant-shelter-notice/
— Trump questions why Biden’s cancer wasn’t caught earlier
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/president-trump-questions-why-bidens-cancer-wasnt-caught-earlier/
— Justice Department opens discrimination investigation into Chicago city hiring practices.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/justice-department-discrimination-investigation-chicago-city-hiring-practices/
WGN9
— First Trump $1,000 ‘self-deport’ flight conducted by DHS.
https://wgntv.com/news/national/first-trump-1000-self-deport-flight-conducted-by-dhs/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://wgntv.com/politics-3/illinois-mulls-ending-a-health-program-for-some-immigrants-living-in-the-us-illegally/
WTTW
— Democrat leaders use government a) to favor those who have demographics that vote for Democrats and b) to disfavor those who have demographics that vote for Republicans.
https://news.wttw.com/2025/05/19/illinois-lawmakers-discuss-budget-priorities-legislative-deadline-looms
WBEZ
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.wbez.org/reset-with-sasha-ann-simons/2025/05/19/how-birthright-citizenship-ruling-could-affect-illinois
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/19/trump-venezuelans/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/19/chicagos-venezuelan-migrants-face-uncertainty-after-supreme-court-allows-trump-to-strip-protected-status/
— Cupich says Pope Leo XIV will champion the environment, immigrants. Anticipate/expect that Democrat leaders will ever-increasingly use the Pope to destroy Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/19/pope-leo-chicago-visit/
— Justice Department investigating Mayor Brandon Johnson for racially motivated hiring.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/19/justice-department-chicago-alleged-racially-motivated-hiring/
— How dependent is your school district on federal spending?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/20/garrison-school-four-rivers-oversight/
— Chicago’s south and southwest suburbs see population declines — but there are bright spots in census estimates
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/19/south-suburbs-population-drop-census/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Those seeing decreases of at least 2% but below 3% included Bridgeview, Crestwood, Harvey, Matteson, Oak Forest, Olympia Fields, Palos Hills and Tinley Park. Suburbs having losses over the four years of at least 3% included Alsip, Blue Island, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Dolton, Evergreen Park, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Markham, Midlothian, Oak Lawn, Park Forest and South Holland.)
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Justice Department launches probe into City Hall’s hiring practices, claims they’re solely race-based. The Trump administration on Monday opened a civil rights investigation into Chicago’s hiring practices one day after Mayor Brandon Johnson boasted about the record number of African-Americans he has hired for top city jobs.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2025/05/19/justice-department-probe-city-hall-hiring-practices-brandon-johnson-woodlawn
— Venezuelans in Illinois could be deported after Supreme Court allows Trump to strip protected status. The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to end the Temporary Protected Status for more than 300,000 Venezuelans, including in Illinois. — Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/05/19/supreme-court-allows-trump-to-strip-protections-from-some-venezuelans-deportations-could-follow
DAILY HERALD
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more vice. How successful have Democrat leaders been promoting vice in your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct?
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250519/news/new-pot-dispensary-tattoo-parlor-get-approval-from-elgin-city-council/
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Trump officials launch hiring probe after Johnson touts number of Black advisers
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/trump-doj-investigating-chicago-hiring-discrimination
RIVER BENDER
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use “social justice” a) to promote more hatred against Republicans and b) to get more votes from minorities and females.
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/siue-east-st-louis-center-for-the-performing-arts-gives-social-justice-rhythm-and-motion-during-its-spring-dance-recital-82614.cfm
NPR ILLINOIS
— Illinois Democrat leaders ever-increasingly encourage children to be sexually active LGBTQers.
https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2025-05-20/in-the-fight-for-youth-transgender-health-care-illinois-remains-at-the-forefront
— How dependent is your school district on federal spending?
https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-05-19/trump-administration-cuts-school-mental-health-grants
WAND TV
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Pritzker to promote more hatred against Trump
https://www.wandtv.com/news/statehouse/pritzker-says-every-state-faces-financial-challenges-under-trump-but-is-optimistic-illinois-will-have/article_1d68e4ce-9dcb-4e4c-ba07-e9f0c328b9aa.html
JOLIET PATCH
— 2024 Tesla Faces Seizure After Joliet Police Find Marijuana Inside: The EV belongs to Mokena residents Eddy Curry and Mitchell Rashada and is now the subject of a Will County civil forfeiture.
https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/2024-tesla-faces-seizure-after-joliet-police-find-pot-forfeiture
POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Trump attacks City Hall’s discrimination. It easier for Democrat employers to hire minorities and females because they are predominately Democrats. It is harder for Republican employers to hire minorities and females because they are predominately Democrats. Democrats want to work for Democrats. Republicans want to work for Republicans.
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2025/05/20/trump-attacks-chicago-city-hall-diversity-00358327
CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2025/05/20/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-516/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/05/19/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-308/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WIREPOINTS
— Higher and higher salaries means Chicagoans’ public pension problem gets bigger and bigger.
https://wirepoints.org/higher-and-higher-salaries-means-chicagoans-public-pension-problem-gets-bigger-and-bigger-wirepoints-on-full-measure-with-sharyl-attkisson/
— Why expand in Illinois when there’s little economic growth?
https://wirepoints.org/what-one-business-owner-said-to-me-why-expand-in-illinois-when-theres-little-economic-growth-wirepoints/
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— How have Democrat hiring practices impacted you? The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, Firestone Stores in 1970, and the Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. They gambled and lost that I would become a Democrat. After I graduated from NIU when I was 21 years old in 1970, I accepted the only job offer that I got. It was from Firestone Stores. But that job did not really require a college degree. My Firestone Store boss rudely fired me in 1971 because I told him that I had accepted a job offer from Oldsmobile. He would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran. But Oldsmobile withdrew that job offer saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. All during my entire life, employers that might have hired me were under ever-increasing pressure from Democrat leaders to hire Democrats who are minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time. That ever-increasingly rendered worthless a) my 1970 (management) bachelor’s degree, b) my 1976 (business), 1980 (accounting), and 1997 (finance) master’s degrees, c) my 1979 (accounting), 1981 (internal auditing), 1990 (fraud examination), 1994 (government financial management), 1996 (financial services auditing), and 1997 (forensic accounting) professional certifications, and d) my 1981 professional license (CPA). Because I complained about the aforesaid, a) my Democrat Post Office superiors disallowed my sick leave requests in 1968 and 1969 and forced me to resign in 1969, b) my Democrat IRS superiors disallowed my travel vouchers in 1974 and my education deductions in 1978 and never promoted me beyond GS-12, and c) my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take a $23,472/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS, delayed my promotions and never promoted me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and forced me to retire in 1997. My RINO critics/opponents have no problem with what my Democrat superiors did to me. Actually, they applaud it. I should write about that. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— What makes candidates for government and political offices competitive? It includes having relevant work experience, education, professional certifications, professional licenses, etc. Since 1999, RINO leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party have always ignored/dismissed/belittled/badmouthed a) the almost 18 years of experience that I gained working for GAO, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $117,807-$153,151/year, b) the almost 9 years of experience that I gained working for IRS, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $99,069-$112,280/year, c) my bachelor’s degree in management, d) my master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance, e) my professional certifications in accounting, internal auditing, fraud examination, government financial management, financial services auditing, and forensic accounting, and f) my CPA license. I should write about that. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Did you avoid the Vietnam War draft? Since I was 18 years old in 1966, my critics/opponents have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I have had tremendous grossly unfair advantages in life because I avoided the Vietnam War draft. They stress that if I had not avoided the draft, I would not have been able to a) buy new cars when I was 19, 20, 23, 25, 29, etc. b) buy real estate when I was 24, 25, 27, 29, and 35, c) earn a bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and master’s degrees when I was 27 and 31, d) earn professional certifications when I was 30 and 32, or e) earn a professional license when I was 32. I should write about that. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— The overall cost of raising a child is now nearly $300,000. I should write about how my Democrat GAO superiors punished me for my wife and I giving up trying to have children without trying IVF. In 1989, they stressed that our health insurance covered IVF, threw me off audits of IRS, gave me a very bad job assignment, gave me very unfair performance expectations, gave me a very bad performance appraisal, and ranked me at the bottom of my coworkers for pay-for-performance. According to them, if we had children, I would never had been able to a) pass the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, b) earn a master’s degree in accounting in 1980, c) pass the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, d) become a licensed CPA in 1981, e) earn four more job-related professional certifications in 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997, and f) earn a master’s degree in finance in 1997. Further, according to them, my wife would never had been able to keep her good job or earn a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1986. My Democrat GAO superiors a) had spouses who had little or no income and b) decried the time and money needed to raise children. I should write about that. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— The bronze statue of Melania Trump in Slovenia has been chopped off at the feet and stolen. The more that you to defend/promote Trump, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters do to get rid of you. The more demographics that you share with trump, especially his political affiliation, draft status, religion, and national origin, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters do to get rid of you. I share many demographics with Trump. I should write about adverse actions that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters have taken against me since 2015. Since 2015, to punish me, they have had their operatives and dupes a) gerrymander my precinct in 2015, b) end my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021, c) almost stop me from attending the DeSantis event in Elmhurst in 2023, and d) end my membership on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee in 2024. They stress that even though I have been a member of the Milton Township Republican Organization since 1999, the organization a) has never asked me to serve as one of its officers, b) rudely fired me as its webmaster in 2004 and 2010, and c) rudely defeated my bid to serve as its treasurer in 2004. I should write about that. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— What did your superiors require you to do? Virtually all my subordinates who my Democrat GAO superiors assigned me to supervise 1980-1997 were Democrats who were minority, female, younger, veteran, and/or disabled. They did everything that they could to turn them against me. They required me to give them preference big time. I did that. But that was not enough. They delayed my promotions and never promoted me beyond GS-13. They kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO. They always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes. They forced me to retire when I was 49 in 1997. I should write about that. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
JEFF BERKOWITZ
— Does the IL GOP have competitive US Senate & GOV candidates on deck for 2026? What makes a candidate for government and political offices competitive? It includes having relevant work experience, education, professional certifications, professional licenses, etc.
https://jeffberkowitz208.substack.com/p/does-the-il-gop-have-competitive
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— What’s in the Homeschooling Regulation Bill
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/18/whats-in-the-homeschooling-regulation-bill/
— Nunda Township Officials Sworn into Office
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/19/nunda-township-officials-sworn-into-office/
— Connie Cain Flips Parties, Running for Kane County Treasurer as Democrat after Being Fired by GOP Treasurer Chris Lauzen
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/19/connie-cain-flips-parties-running-for-kane-county-treasurer-as-democrat-after-being-fired-by-gop-treasurer-chris-lauzen/
— No New Face for Conservation District Board, John Henning Being Appointed to a Second Run
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/19/no-new-face-for-conservation-district-board-john-henning-being-appointed-to-a-second-run/
— Poor Loser Randy Funks Out for the Fifth Time
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/19/poor-loser-randy-funks-out-for-the-fifth-time/
— Possible Taxes You Might Want to Ask Your Local Democrat to Oppose
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/19/possible-taxes-you-might-want-to-ask-your-local-democrat-to-oppose/
— With Two Weeks Left in Legislation Session, Sosnowski Gives Take on the Budget
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/19/with-two-weeks-left-in-legislation-session-sosnowski-gives-take-on-the-budget/
— Rest of Algonquin Township Officials Sworn In
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/19/rest-of-algonquin-township-officials-sworn-in/
— Another Mailing Asking Voters to Call Sue Ness about Cost of Pension Increases
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/19/another-mailing-asking-voters-to-call-sue-ness-about-cost-of-pension-increases/
— Underwood Not Running for U.S. Senate
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/19/underwood-not-running-for-u-s-senate/
— Is This the Year that Democrats Will Start Taxing Services?
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/18/is-this-the-year-that-democrats-will-start-taxing-services/
— Huntley’s Move to Shut Down Trump Store on Route 47 Making Regional News
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/17/huntleys-move-to-shut-down-trump-store-on-route-47-making-regional-news/
— $500,000 Judgement for Sending Campaign Postcard Found False–“Reckless Regard of the Truth”
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/17/500000-judgement-for-sending-campaign-postcard-found-false-reckless-regard-of-thetruth/
— A Stupidity of the Chicago School System I Missed
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/17/a-stupidity-of-the-chicago-school-system-i-missed/
— Homeland Security Calls Out “Fake News” in Press Releases
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/16/homeland-security-calls-out-fake-news-in-press-releases/
— GOP Precinct Committeeperson & Candidate Training in Rockford May 31st
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/16/gop-precinct-committeeperson-candidate-training-in-rockford-may-31st/
— Census Reports McHenry County Growth Tips, Plus Population Gains and Losses for All Municipalities
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/16/census-reports-local-growth-tips-population-gains-and-losses-for-all-mchenry-county-municipalities/
— Data Centers among Reasons Electricity Prices Going Up in June
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/19/data-centers-among-reasons-electricity-prices-going-up-in-june/
— Daniel Biss Raises Big Money in Day after Announcement
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/19/daniel-biss-raises-big-money-in-day-after-announcement/
— Chicago Republican Infighting
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/19/chicago-republican-infighting/
— DeWitte Points to Pritzker’s Budget Having Increased 40% Since He Took Office
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/20/dewitte-points-to-pritzkers-budget-having-increased-40-since-he-took-office/
— Handful of Local Officials Miss Deadline for Filing Income Disclosure Forms
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/20/handful-of-local-officials-miss-deadline-for-filing-income-disclosure-forms/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Washington awash with suspicion of a Biden cancer cover-up
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/19/washington-awash-suspicion-biden-cancer-cover/
— Trump hammers illegal immigrants with full weight of law, criminal prosecutions up 45-fold
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/19/trump-hammers-illegal-immigrants-full-weight-law-criminal/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Brandon Johnson touts diverse administration, says black people run Chicago because ‘we’re most generous’ Democrat leaders use government a) to favor those who have demographics that vote for Democrats and b) to disfavor those who have demographics that vote for Republicans.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3415666/brandon-johnson-diverse-administration-black-people-most-generous/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/brandon-johnson-touts-diverse-administration-says-black-people-run-chicago-because-we-re-most-generous/ar-AA1F4UqR
AMERICAN THINKER
— Will the Supreme Court Succumb to Democratic Party Pressure?
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/05/will_the_supreme_court_succumb_to_democratic_party_pressure.html
— Trump throws back stink bombs at celebrities
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/05/trump_throws_back_stink_bombs_at_celebrities.html
— Biden was not a decent man, nor was he a public servant
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/05/joe_biden_was_not_a_decent_man_nor_was_he_a_public_servant.html
BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Chicago mayor boasts that he discriminates against white people
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2025/05/19/chicago-mayor-boasts-that-he-discriminates-against-white-people-1544511/
— Flailing Schumer tries to blame DOGE for Mexican ship’s Brooklyn Bridge collision
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2025/05/19/flailing-schumer-tries-to-blame-doge-for-mexican-ships-brooklyn-bridge-collision-1544487/
BLAZE
— Schumer tries to blame Trump for lethal Mexican boat crash into Brooklyn Bridge — but DHS fires back
https://www.theblaze.com/news/schumer-trump-cuauhtemoc-lethal-crash
— ‘Self-deport’ flights begin as some illegal migrants take advantage of Trump’s tempting offer
https://www.theblaze.com/news/self-deport-flights-begin-as-some-illegal-migrants-take-advantage-of-trump-s-tempting-offer-report
BREITBART
— Department of Homeland Security Conducts First Self-Deportation Charter Flight of 64 Migrants
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/20/department-of-homeland-security-conducts-first-self-deportation-charter-flight-of-64-migrants/
— U.S. hits Indian travel agencies facilitating illegal migration with visa bans
https://www.breitbart.com/news/u-s-hits-indian-travel-agencies-facilitating-illegal-migration-with-visa-bans/
— Trump’s immigration crackdown targets Washington restaurants
https://www.breitbart.com/news/trumps-immigration-crackdown-targets-washington-restaurants/
— Trump administration agrees to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt shooting in Capitol
https://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-administration-agrees-to-pay-nearly-5m-to-settle-suit-over-ashli-babbitt-shooting-in-capitol/
— Supreme Court allows Trump administration to revoke temporary protected status for Venezuelans
https://www.breitbart.com/news/supreme-court-allows-trump-administration-to-revoke-temporary-protected-status-for-venezuelans/
DAILY CALLER
— Biden’s Sudden Cancer Diagnosis Doesn’t Add Up, Doctors Say
https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/19/joe-biden-prostate-cancer-diagnosis-doesnt-add-up-doctors-presidency/
— Trump Suggests Biden Diagnosis Could Be Part Of Bigger Conspiracy
https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/19/donald-trump-joe-biden-cancer-diagnosis-conspiracy-cover-up/
— Cash Flowing Into Anti-ICE Group’s Coffers Came From Chinese Gov’t-Linked Sources
https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/20/cpc-bankrolled-by-chinese-government-linked-sources/
DAILY SIGNAL
— There’s No Love Like the Democrats’ Love of Illegal Alien Criminals
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/05/19/theres-no-love-like-the-democrats-love-of-illegal-alien-criminals/
DAILY WIRE
— Biden Has Terminal Cancer. The Cover Up Was Way Worse Than We Thought.
https://www.dailywire.com/episode/mws-ep-1599-member-exclusive
EPOCH TIMES
— Supreme Court Allows Trump to Remove Protected Status for Venezuelans
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/supreme-court-allows-trump-to-remove-protected-status-for-venezuelans-5859993
TOWNHALL
— Trump Admin’s ICE Operation Nets Over 400 Arrests and 500 Deportations, Targeting Criminal Immigrants
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/05/19/ice-arrests-422-undocumented-immigrants-deports-528-in-houston-operation-n2657306
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
MSNBC & NPR
— Democrat leaders want sellers to use Trump’s tariffs to raise their prices.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqnYR-zYpU0
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/20/nx-s1-5387330/trump-tariffs-china-collect-manufacturing-revenue
ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Trump alleges ‘genocide’ in South Africa. At an agricultural fair, even Afrikaner farmers scoff. I should write about my RINO leaders who are White and/or male and who promote Affirmative Action and DEI. They a) want votes from minorities and/or from females and/or b) have children who are minority and/or female.
https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-afrikaners-trump-refugees-ramaphosa-c87264523d555a64c0588d8734bba83a
MSN
— My critics/opponents attribute their successes to meritocracy. They attribute my and everyone else’s successes to their benefitting from discrimination against those who are liberal/moderate, non-Republican, minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time.
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/the-case-for-meritocracy/ar-AA1EeV7W
REUTERS
— US launches unit to target DEI policies at colleges with civil fraud probes
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/us-launches-unit-target-dei-policies-colleges-with-civil-fraud-probes-2025-05-20/
ABC NEWS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://abcnews.go.com/US/appeals-court-sides-venezuelan-man-seeking-return-us/story?id=121968260
CBS NEWS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/most-venezuelans-not-at-immediate-risk-despite-tps-decision-immigration-attorney-says/
NEW YORK TIMES
— Melania Trump (the Statue) Vanishes in Slovenia. The bronze sculpture, erected near Ms. Trump’s hometown in eastern Slovenia, was chopped off at the feet and stolen, the police said. The more that you to defend/promote Trump, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters do to get rid of you. The more demographics that you share with trump, especially his political affiliation, draft status, religion, and national origin, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters do to get rid of you. I share many demographics with Trump. I should write about adverse actions that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters have taken against me since 2015. Since 2015, to punish me, they have had their operatives and dupes a) gerrymander my precinct in 2015, b) end my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021, c) almost stop me from attending the DeSantis event in Elmhurst in 2023, and d) end my membership on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee in 2024. They stress that even though I have been a member of the Milton Township Republican Organization since 1999, the organization a) has never asked me to serve as one of its officers, b) rudely fired me as its webmaster in 2004 and 2010, and c) rudely defeated my bid to serve as its treasurer in 2004.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/world/europe/slovenia-melania-trump-statue.html
— DOJ to use false claims act to pursue institutions over their discrimination efforts
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/us/politics/false-claims-act-dei-harvard.html
— The Miners Who Lost Their Jobs, but Not Their Faith in Trump’s Tariffs. With demand for steel down and a trade war underway, miners in the Iron Range of Minnesota are feeling the hit. But they hope better times are ahead. If Gingrich had reformed GAO instead of gutting it, I might still be working for GAO. But I was collateral damage.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/business/trump-tariffs-mining-steel.html
WASHINGTON POST
— Putin is stringing Trump along, and Trump doesn’t seem to realize it. As Putin stonewalls Trump’s ceasefire efforts, the U.S. president extends him patience and goodwill.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/19/putin-ukraine-ceasefire-trump/
BOSTON GLOBE
— Those who have demographics that vote for Republicans are more likely to enlist.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/20/opinion/military-recruiting-rebound-trump-biden/
USA TODAY
— Democrat leaders want the Pope to promote the anti-Catholic Democrat Party platform, that is, they want him to promote dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, prostitution, and other vices, abolition of the Second Amendment, and Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/05/16/pope-leo-catholic-church-lgbtq-harrison-butker/83626547007/
— What should I do if my duties don’t match my job description? What did you do to qualify yourself for better paying jobs? I earned a) three job-related master’s degrees, six job-related professional certifications, and a job-related professional license.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/2025/05/13/job-duties-dont-match-description-hr/83410689007/
— Thousands of federal employees are on a roller coaster of being fired, rehired. While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency shrank from more than 6,000 employees to less than 3,000 employees.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/18/federal-employees-fired-rehired-await-court-decision/83600693007/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: These fired federal employees are considering running for public office. ‘It’s forced a choice’: Fired federal workers prepare to run for office. Democratic groups want to help. While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency shrank from more than 6,000 employees to less than 3,000 employees.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/18/fired-federal-workers-run-politics-office/79329174007/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Supreme Court Allows Trump to Strip Biden Status From Venezuelan Migrants
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/supreme-court-migrant-legal-status-a2fc2f8d
— Will Anyone Take the Factory Jobs That Trump Wants to Bring Back to America? The president has pledged to bring more factory work back to U.S., but many manufacturing jobs are already going unfilled. According to my critics/opponents, all the jobs that I had were bad jobs that they would never stoop to take. Those jobs included two factory jobs: chipping slag and working on an automotive assembly line.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/will-anyone-take-the-factory-jobs-trump-wants-to-bring-back-to-america-f6cd377b
INC.
— Virtually all my subordinates who my Democrat GAO superiors assigned me to supervise 1980-1997 were Democrats who were minority, female, younger, veteran, and/or disabled. They did everything that they could to turn them against me. They required me to give them preference big time. I did that. But that was not enough. They delayed my promotions and never promoted me beyond GS-13. They kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO. They always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes. They forced me to retire when I was 49 in 1997.
https://www.inc.com/bruce-crumley/businesses-csr-corporate-social-responsibility-policies-trump/91190849
FAST COMPANY
— The overall cost of raising a child is now nearly $300,000. I should write about how my Democrat GAO superiors punished me for my wife and I giving up trying to have children without trying IVF. In 1989, they stressed that our health insurance covered IVF, threw me off audits of IRS, gave me a very bad job assignment, gave me very unfair performance expectations, gave me a very bad performance appraisal, and ranked me at the bottom of my coworkers for pay-for-performance. According to them, if we had children, I would never had been able to a) pass the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, b) earn a master’s degree in accounting in 1980, c) pass the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, d) become a licensed CPA in 1981, e) earn four more job-related professional certifications in 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997, and f) earn a master’s degree in finance in 1997. Further, according to them, my wife would never had been able to keep her good job or earn a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1986. My Democrat GAO superiors a) had spouses who had little or no income and b) decried the time and money needed to raise children.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91310203/it-costs-nearly-300000-to-raise-a-child-in-2025
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
— Are/were you collateral damage? I have been collateral damage since 1964 because I have always been a Republican and virtually all those above me have been Democrats or RINOs.
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2025/0403/trump-tariffs-immigration-signal-doge
MEDICAL NEWS
— Study reveals high rates of cannabis use disorder in older US veterans. Since I was 18 years old in 1966, my critics/opponents have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I have had tremendous grossly unfair advantages in life because I avoided the Vietnam War draft. They stress that if I had not avoided the draft, I would not have been able to a) buy new cars when I was 19, 20, 23, 25, 29, etc. b) buy real estate when I was 24, 25, 27, 29, and 35, c) earn a bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and master’s degrees when I was 27 and 31, d) earn professional certifications when I was 30 and 32, or e) earn a professional license when I was 32.
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250519/Study-reveals-high-rates-of-cannabis-use-disorder-in-older-US-veterans.aspx
EDUCATION WEEK
— Boys Are Struggling in School. What Can Be Done? It’s time to take a hard look at gender equity.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-boys-are-struggling-in-school-what-can-be-done/2025/05
POLITICO
— How Congress could crush Trump’s Qatari plane gift. Lawmakers are weighing everything from sticking amendments in defense legislation to holding up nominees as they try to stop the president from accepting the foreign-owned aircraft.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/19/trump-qatar-jet-gift-congress-block-00357593
AXIOS
— Swift, Beyoncé, Springsteen: Trump’s new political foes are pop stars
https://www.axios.com/2025/05/19/trump-celebrity-investigations-feud-taylor-swift-beyonce-bruce-springsteen
TIMES OF INDIA
— ‘Could he be more racist?’ Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson slammed for ‘only hiring black people’ comment in viral speech. My critics/opponents have always given preference to those who are minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, that is, they have always discriminated against those who are White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/could-he-be-more-racist-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-slammed-for-only-hiring-black-people-comment-in-viral-speech/articleshow/121265000.cms
May 12, 2025
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Trump admin poised to accept luxury jet as gift for Trump from Qatar
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trump-administration-poised-accept-boeing-747-8-jumbo-jet-gift-new-air-force-qatar-royal-family-sources/16382889/
WTTW
— Pope Leo XIV Indicates He Will Closely Follow Francis
https://news.wttw.com/2025/05/10/pope-leo-xiv-indicates-he-will-closely-follow-francis-says-ai-represents-major-challenge
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— First group of 49 white South Africans leaves for the US after Donald Trump offered them refugee status
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/11/white-south-africans-trump-refugee-status/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly side with China against America
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/11/editorial-china-tariffs-trump-consul-general/
— Qatar says no final decision made on gifting Donald Trump a jet to use as Air Force One
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/11/qatar-says-no-final-decision-made-on-gifting-trump-a-jet-to-use-as-air-force-one/
— Who will fill Dick Durbin’s US Senate seat in Illinois? Here are the candidates. Will LaHood walk in Wheaton’s Independence Day parade this year? His father was considering running for governor when he walked in Wheaton’s Independence Day parade in 2005. I spoke with him before that parade kicked off.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/12/dick-durbin-senate-seat-illinois-candidates/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Darin LaHood, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, 16th. While the eventual Democratic nominee is expected to have the advantage in a state where party members have held all statewide elected offices since 2019, Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood of Peoria has acknowledged he is considering a Senate bid. LaHood, the son of former longtime GOP congressman and Obama transportation secretary Ray LaHood, had nearly $5.9 million in his federal campaign fund as of April 1. One of only three House Republicans in Illinois’ 17-member congressional delegation, LaHood has served since 2015 in Congress and has been a strong supporter of Trump.)
— Illinois grows more soybeans than any other state. What happened to the Republican support? During the 1950s and early 1960s, I spent lots of time at my grandparents’ farm along the Indiana border in Grant Park. They grew lots of soybeans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/12/editorial-soybeans-illinois-lab-funding-gop-cuts/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/09/east-aurora-newcomer-center/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump and against everyone who voted for Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2025/05/11/united-states-donald-trump-robert-francis-prevost-pope-leo
DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE: Lawmakers have just days to save Metra, Pace and CTA from massive cuts. How important is/was Metra to you? A big reason why my wife and I bought a home in Wheaton in 1978 and had one built in Wheaton in 1984 was that they were in walking distance from Metra. We both worked in the Loop.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250511/transportation/are-we-going-over-the-cliff-lawmakers-have-just-days-to-save-metra-pace-and-cta-from-massive-cuts/
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pope’s old Dolton house tells a familiar south suburban story. I lived in 1286 Wood street in Crete 1954-1972. I should write about that home. My grandparents had it built in 1926. My parents inherited it from them. My brother and I inherited it from our parents. I inherited it when my brother died. It had been regularly maintained and upgraded, but not after my father died suddenly in 1969. SEE: https://www.estately.com/listings/info/1286-wood-street-crete-il-60417
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/popes-childhood-home-tells-south-suburban-story
— Small businesses need Congress to make Trump tax cuts permanent
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/small-biz-needs-trump-tax-cuts-be-permanent-opinion
— What happens when employers have to pay a higher minimum wage. Did you work for the minimum wage? I did part-time while I was a junior and senior in high school and the summer in between 1964-1966. With the money that I earned and saved, I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint (a poor man’s GAO) in May of 1966. It was red, black interior, 3-speed Hurst on the floor, and 3.55 rear end. I used it to get to/from a) jobs during the summer of 1966, b) classes at UIC 1966-1967, and c) my Park Forest Post Office job 1966-1967. I sold it and bought a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in December of 1967. SEE: https://over-drive-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1965-12-CD-1966-Pontiac-Tempest-Sprint-Test-1-4.pdf
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/elevate/higher-minimum-wage-workers-employers
— Pritzker’s EV vision faces speed bumps as key projects falter
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/editorial/ev-plans-stall-stellantis-lion-electric-pull-back-editorial
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Part of the fabric of the Midwest: Central Illinois county fairs kick off in late May. What is the status of your county’s fair?
https://www.sj-r.com/story/entertainment/2025/05/12/county-fair-season-in-illinois-starts-in-late-may-what-to-know/83133115007/
JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Overwhelmingly, nonprofits exist to promote the Democrat Party platform
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-and-regional/article_e08a4c8b-adf6-5c76-878a-3bec6e50793f.html
CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/health-news/ap-late-abortions-are-rare-the-us-just-lost-a-clinic-that-offered-the-procedure-for-over-50-years/
NPR ILLINOIS & WGLT
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight budget cuts
https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2025-05-11/what-trumps-cuts-to-federal-climate-research-could-mean-for-illinois
https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2025-05-11/what-trumps-cuts-to-federal-climate-research-could-mean-for-illinois
WQRF
— UAW: Stellantis has scrapped plans for battery plant, parts hub in Belvidere
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/uaw-stellantis-has-scrapped-plans-for-battery-plant-parts-hub-in-belvidere/ar-AA1EyTYf
CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2025/05/12/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-510/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Why do people get involved in Republican politics? For far too many, it is to get the Republican Party to strike the personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in its platform. I promote the aforesaid planks. I should write about those Republican candidates, elected officials, party leaders, activists, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, etc. in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois a) who reject one or more of the aforesaid planks and b) who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me lately. I would focus on those who reject the equal opportunity plank. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Who wants you to pay more taxes? My critics/opponents have always wanted me to pay more taxes. According to them, I can and should pay more taxes a) because I avoided the Vietnam War draft, b) because I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, and c) because my wife and I gave up trying to have children. I should write about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those whose parents were wealthy and who bought them cars, paid for their colleges expenses, got them jobs, etc. I would focus on those who benefitted the most from Affirmative Action and/or DEI, that is, who benefitted the most from race and/or gender based preference giving. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— To get more votes from minorities and from women, Democrat leaders ever-increasingly give minorities and women more preference. All the minorities and women who my Democrat superiors in the federal government promoted over me a) were Democrats, b) had less work experience than I had, c) had less education than I had, d) had no professional certifications or fewer than I had, and/or e) had no professional license like the one I had. All were younger than me, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— How did Nixon impact you? Nixon was president while I worked for the Democrats a) who ran the Post Office in 1969 and b) who ran IRS 1971-1974. They despised/hated Nixon. They blamed Nixon, and therefore Republicans, for America losing the Vietnam War. They punished me, a draft avoider, to punish Nixon. My Democrat Post Office superiors disallowed my sick leave request and forced me to resign in 1969. My Democrat IRS superiors disallowed my travel vouchers in 1974, they disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and they made it clear that they would never promote me to GS-13. They did the aforesaid even though a) I earned an MBA in 1976, b) I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, and c) I earned a master’s degree in accounting in 1980. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— If your critics/opponents were asked what limited your career, what would they say? Mine would stress a) that my ACT score was only 24, b) that I only just barely made it into the upper 20% of my high school class, c) that while I have four college degrees, my GPAs were not that great, none of the colleges are Ivy League, and I did not earn my master’s degrees until I was 27, 31, and 48, d) that while I passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt, I did not do that until I was 30 and 32 and my scores were not that great, e) that while I became a licensed CPA, it was not until I was 32, and f) that while I earned four more professional certifications, it was not until I was 41, 45, 47, and 48. My critics/opponents ignore/dismiss/belittle the fact a) that my superiors were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to give preference to their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran, b) that I avoided the Vietnam War draft, c) that I complained about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and d) that I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged my superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation when I was 40. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— What lists are/were you on? Mine include a) Vietnam War draft avoiders, b) federal employees who never made GS-14, c) employees who complained about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination, d) lawsuit filers, and e) employees who were forced to retire early. What do you think of people who are/were on the aforesaid lists? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Anti-religious people, that is, Democrats, promote dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, prostitution, and other vices, abolition of the Second Amendment, and Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, national origin discrimination, and even worse things. Anti-religious people, that is, Democrats, want the Pope to promote the aforesaid. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Ever-increasingly, to be a Democrat is to be anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-non-poor people, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, and/or anti those who have ancestors who have been in America for a long time. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
–138 registered Republican voters in my precinct (38% of its 361 registered Republican voters) who voted in the April 1, 2025 election. In a precinct letter that I am considering sending, I would a) thank them for voting, b) recap the April 1, 2025 election results, c) list the offices on the March 17, 2026 Republican primary ballot in our precinct, and d) stress my efforts to encourage the Milton Township Republican Organization to promote Wheaton’s and Glen Ellyn’s July 4, 2026 Independence Day parades and to encourage Republican participation in those parades. I hope that Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Illinois statewide, Illinois senate and house, DuPage countywide, and DuPage County District 4 will all have entries. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
— Purple Prose from Enemies of Chicago Children: the CTU
https://www.breakthrough-ideas.com/read/2025/05/08/purple-prose-from-enemies-of-chicago-children-the-ctu
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Republicans seek distance from Trump’s willingness to hike taxes on wealthiest Americans. Who wants you to pay more taxes? My critics/opponents have always wanted me to pay more taxes. According to them, I can and should pay more taxes a) because I avoided the Vietnam War draft, b) because I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, and c) because my wife and I gave up trying to have children. I should write about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those whose parents were wealthy and who bought them cars, paid for their colleges expenses, got them jobs, etc. I would focus on those who benefitted the most from Affirmative Action and/or DEI, that is, who benefitted the most from race and/or gender based preference giving.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/11/republicans-seek-distance-trumps-willingness-hike-taxes-wealthiest/
— Democrats can’t seem to give up the transgender madness
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/11/democrats-cant-seem-give-transgender-madness/
— Biden administration gave protected status to Afghans despite terrorism flags. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moves to end Temporary Protected Status
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/12/joe-bidens-dhs-gave-protected-status-afghans-despite-terrorism-flags/
AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Donald Trump, Pope Leo XIV and Mercy. MAGA and Catholicism aren’t at odds—mercy has borders, and a new American pope offers hope for unity between faithful patriots and the Church they call home.
https://amgreatness.com/2025/05/12/donald-trump-pope-leo-xiv-and-mercy/
AMERICAN THINKER
— Will Trump Suspend Habeas Corpus for Illegals?
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/05/will_trump_suspend_habeas_corpus_for_illegals.html
— What Do Democrats Do Next?
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/05/what_do_democrats_do_next.html
BLAZE
— Who can lead the Democrats out of the wilderness? Ever-increasingly, to be a Democrat is to be anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-non-poor people, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, and/or anti those who have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/who-can-lead-the-democrats-out-of-the-wilderness
FOX NEWS
— The ‘corrupt media enterprise’ is bitter about losing to Trump
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6372683766112
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
NBC NEWS
— The Democrat mainstream news media not only had no problem with Biden’s Executive Orders, it promoted them.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/legal-experts-habeas-corpus-stephen-miller-rcna206130
CNN
— Trump is visiting three of the world’s richest nations. Here’s what’s on their wish lists. What is on your enemies’ wish lists? My enemies want the Republican Party to strike its personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. I should write about my critics/opponents and the planks they want stricken. I would focus on my critics/opponents who want the equal opportunity plank stricken.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/11/middleeast/trump-visit-gulf-arab-states-saudi-uae-qatar-intl
REUTERS
— Trump plans to accept luxury 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/trump-set-accept-luxury-747-qatar-use-air-force-one-abc-news-says-2025-05-11/
NEWSWEEK
— Trump Will Get To Keep Qatar Jet Even After He Leaves Office
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-qatar-plane-air-force-one-2070761
— Trump Responds to Qatar Plane Backlash: ‘World Class Losers’
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-responds-qatar-plane-backlash-2070758
ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight budget cuts.
https://apnews.com/article/usaid-family-generations-trump-memorial-651841d216202f1a8fa25476dab799fc
NEW YORK TIMES
— In Illinois Senate Race, Old Grudges and a Test of Pritzker’s Power. Few policy differences have emerged among the Democrats vying to replace the retiring Senator Richard J. Durbin, while Gov. JB Pritzker’s influence looms large.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/us/politics/illinois-senate-race-durbin-pritzker.html
— Trump Is Said to Be Getting Qatari 747 for Air Force One, and Post-Presidency Travel
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05/11/us/trump-news
— Google ever-increasingly steers everyone a) to websites that promote liberal leaders, that is, Democrat leaders, and the Democrat Party platform and b) away from websites that promote conservative leaders, that is, Republican leaders, and the Republican Party platform.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/technology/google-chrome-monopoly-remedies.html
WASHINGTON POST
— Qatar’s gift to Trump reveals a loophole big enough to fly a jumbo jet through. A $400 million present shows how presidential libraries remain a blind spot in U.S. corruption law.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/11/qatar-jumbo-jet-gift-loophole/
USA TODAY
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly destroy those who do not promote LGBTQ. I do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/05/12/supreme-court-trump-transgender-military-ban/83499410007/
— Anticipate/expect that Democrat leaders will ever-increasing use the Pope to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ. I do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/10/pope-leo-xiv-lgbtq-issues-advocates-hopeful/83413859007/
PALM BEACH POST
— Pope Leo XIV and Trump graduated from colleges less than 20 miles away from each other. Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from America, graduated from Villanova University, mere miles from the Wharton School of Business, Trump’s alma mater.
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/trump/2025/05/12/pope-leo-chicago-trump-graduate-villanova-theological-union/83573642007/
DES MOINES REGISTER
— To get more votes from women, Democrat leaders ever-increasingly give women more preference. All the women who my Democrat superiors in the federal government promoted over me a) were Democrats, b) had less work experience than I had, c) had less education than I had, d) had no professional certifications or fewer than I had, and/or e) had no professional license like the one I had. All were minority, younger than me, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time..
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2025/05/11/pete-hegseth-wps-woke-divisive-military-safety-leadership/83502722007/
TENNESSEE OUTLOOK
— What lists are/were you on? Mine include a) Vietnam War draft avoiders, b) federal employees who never made GS-14, c) employees who complained about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination, d) lawsuit filers, and e) employees who were forced to retire early. What do you think of people who are/were on the aforesaid lists?
https://tennesseelookout.com/2025/05/12/trumps-massive-deportation-database-puts-students-at-risk-advocates-warn/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The GAO Tries to Save a Bad Biden Rule. It bows to Democrats and ignores its own clear precedent. GAO is run by Democrats. When I was 31 years old in 1980, I was one of the last Republicans GAO hired. They gambled and lost that I would become a Democrat. They did everything that they could to waste my career and to get rid of me. They forced me to take a $23,472/year (21%) pay cut to transfer from IRS. They delayed my promotions and never promoted me beyond GS-13. They kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for them. They always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes. They forced me to retire when I was 49 years old in 1997.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-gao-tries-to-save-a-bad-biden-rule-california-emissions-regulations-waivers-2b0434ca
WALLET HUB
— Best & Worst Places to Start a Career. The more of the following that you are, the more that Illinois is the worse state to start a career in: conservative, Republican, American, White, male, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-to-start-a-career/3626
CEO TODAY
— Qatar’s $400M Jet Gift to Trump Sparks Outrage: Is This the New Air Force One? Reports suggest that Qatar may be gifting former U.S. President Donald Trump a $400 million luxury jet—raising serious questions about ethics, influence, and international diplomacy. As both critics and allies react with suspicion, the gesture could mark a new chapter in the blurred lines between politics, power, and foreign interests.
https://www.ceotodaymagazine.com/2025/05/qatars-400m-jet-gift-to-trump-sparks-outrage-is-this-the-new-air-force-one/
NPR
— Trump is looking to use the IRS for his own political ends. Nixon tried it, too. Nixon was president while I worked for the Democrats a) who ran the Post Office in 1969 and b) who ran IRS 1971-1974. They despised/hated Nixon. They blamed Nixon for America’s losing the Vietnam War. They punished me, a draft avoider, to punish Nixon. My Democrat Post Office superiors disallowed my sick leave request and forced me to resign in 1969. My Democrat IRS superiors disallowed my travel vouchers in 1974, they disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and they made it clear that they would never promote me to GS-13. They did the aforesaid even though a) I earned an MBA in 1976, b) I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, and c) I earned a master’s degree in accounting in 1980.
https://www.kosu.org/politics/2025-05-12/trump-is-looking-to-use-the-irs-for-his-own-political-ends-nixon-tried-it-too
ATLANTIC
— Anti-religious people, that is, Democrats, promote dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, prostitution, and other vices, abolition of the Second Amendment, and Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, national origin discrimination, and even worse things. Anti-religious people, that is, Democrats, want the Pope to promote the aforesaid.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/05/anti-christian-bias-task-force/682755/
ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.epi.org/blog/trump-attacks-on-temporary-immigration-protections-like-tps-hurt-the-economy-and-strip-millions-of-their-workplace-rights/
ECONOMIC TIMES
— Gold walls, opulent furnishings: All about $400m ‘flying palace’ from Qatar
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/us-news-trump-qatari-jet-gold-walls-opulent-furnishings-all-about-400m-flying-palace-from-qatar-which-trump-will-use-as-air-force-one/articleshow/121103068.cms
GUARDIAN
— US presidential gifts and the rules governing them. Reports that Donald Trump’s administration is planning to accept a jet valued at $400m from Qatar have raised ethical questions over gifts from foreign leaders. I should write about the gifts that my critics/opponents have given their operatives and their dupes.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/us-presidential-foreign-gifts-laws-rules-ntwnfb
SABC NEWS
— 50 white South Africans relocated to the US as refugees. They should be advised that the next Democrat or RINO U.S. President will send them back.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85I6rwxIzoc
May 10, 2025
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump’s treatment of colleges
https://abc7chicago.com/post/most-americans-disapprove-trumps-treatment-colleges-new-ap-norc-poll-finds/16368168/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly blame Republicans for bad weather
https://abc7chicago.com/post/what-president-donald-trumps-cuts-federal-climate-research-could-mean-illinois/16371824/
NBC5
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use “Two dolls instead of 30” to fight Trump’s tariffs.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/toys-latest-symbol-trumps-trade-war/3742615/
— Pope Leo XIV’s past social media posts shed light onto political leanings
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pope-leo-xivs-past-social-media-posts-shed-light-onto-political-leanings/3742270/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/trump-administration-looking-at-suspending-habeas-corpus-stephen-miller-says/3742242/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— US to accept white South African refugees while other programs remain paused. White South African refugees should be advised that the next Democrat or RINO US President will send them back.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/09/us-white-south-african-refugees/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ in the military
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/09/military-pete-hegseth-transgender-troops/
— Wheaton church group witnesses Pope Leo XIV in Rome
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/09/afternoon-briefing-wheaton-church-group-witnesses-pope-leo-xiv-in-rome/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2025/05/09/carmen-rossi-alex-acevedo-bolingbrook-cookies-cannabis-marijuana-weed-jb-pritzker-berner-chicago
— To come into a country illegally and/or to stay in a country illegally is to demonstrate gross disrespect not only for the rule of law, but for that country.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2025/05/08/kristi-noem-homeland-security-secretary-immigrants-springfield-visit
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/05/09/two-springfield-men-homeland-security-chief-kristi-noem-deported
DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: Supper with the pope: Wheaton Ivy Restaurant hosted the future pontiff.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250509/news/supper-with-the-pope-wheaton-restaurant-hosted-the-future-pontiff/
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Stellantis yanks plans for Belvidere battery plant and parts hub
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing-logistics/uaw-says-belvidere-battery-plant-parts-hub-table
BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Despite GOP congresswoman’s urging, Illinois sheriffs say they will follow state immigration law. Federal law trumps state law. What is your county sheriff’s position on this?
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_5a0a4e82-b7f0-419b-bdea-ab215a7c6da3.html
SOUTHERN
— Congressman Mike Bost Announces He’ll Seek Re-election, Receives Endorsement from President Trump. Which Republican candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot in your precinct want/have Trump’s endorsement?
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2025/05/09/246899/
NPR ILLINOIS
— How dependent on AmeriCorps is your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct?
https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-05-09/trumps-gutting-of-americorps-hits-hard-for-both-volunteers-and-communities
CITIES 92.9
— Higher teen alcohol use in Illinois. Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more booze.
https://www.cities929.com/2025/05/09/illinois-quick-hits-study-shows-higher-teen-alcohol-use-in-illinois-union-mechanic-launches-gubernatorial-bid/
NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Illinois senators urge Pritzker to drop proposed $6 billion tax hike
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/illinois-senators-urge-governor-to-drop-proposed-6-billion-tax-hike
CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Affirmative Action and DEI in the military, that is, they ever-increasingly promote race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-pentagon-directs-military-to-pull-library-books-that-address-diversity-anti-racism-gender-issues/
LAGRANGE PATCH & WESTERN SPRINGS PATCH
— La Grange To See Anti-Trump Human Chain. The idea is to protest Trump’s “illegal and authoritarian actions.”
https://patch.com/illinois/lagrange/la-grange-see-anti-trump-human-chain
https://patch.com/illinois/westernsprings/western-springs-see-anti-trump-human-chain
CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/05/09/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-302/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Ever-increasingly, the mainstream news media is nothing more than a mouthpiece for Democrat leaders. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— The March 17, 2026 Illinois Republican primary will be here before we know it. U.S. Senate, Illinois statewide offices, Illinois House offices, some Illinois Senate offices, and countywide offices will be on all the ballots. What ate the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party and your Republican county and township organizations doing to recruit the best possible candidates? Which candidates will walk in Wheaton’s Independence Day parade? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Pritzker Champions Illegal Aliens at Taxpayers’ Expense
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2025/05/pritzker-champions-illegal-aliens-at-taxpayers-expense/
— MAGA Doesn’t Need More RINOs
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2025/05/maga-doesnt-need-more-rinos/
ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Evanston-Skokie School District 65 Teaches That ‘Whiteness’ is Associated With the Devil
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/illinois-school-district-teaches-that-whiteness-is-associated-with-the-devil/
JOHN BIVER
— Political Jobs v. the Jobs Americans Should Avoid According to MoneyInc.com
https://johnbiver.com/political-jobs-v-the-jobs-americans-should-avoid-according-to-moneyinc-com/
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Kirk Dillard Leads Still Another RTA Tax Hike Effort Spending $125 per Letter in Tax Dollars to Generate 6,000 Missives
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/09/kirk-dillard-leads-still-another-rta-tax-hike-effort-spending-125-per-letter-in-tax-dollars-to-generate-6000-missives/
— Background of the Six Applying for Appointment to the McHenry County Conservation District Board
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/08/background-of-the-six-applying-for-appointment-to-the-mchenry-county-conservation-district-board/
— UPDATE: Measles Vaccination Rates by School Released, McHenry County’s Extracted, Lowest Are Richmond-Burton High School and Riley Grade School
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/08/measles-vaccination-rates-by-school-released-mchenry-countys-extracted-lowest-is-richmond-burton-high-school/
— Homeland Security Reveals More about So-Called Columbia University Pro-Hamas Leader: “I Want to Kill Jews”
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/09/homeland-security-reveals-more-about-so-called-columbia-university-pro-hamas-leader-i-want-to-kill-jews/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Coverage of illegal immigration news proves the extreme left controls the media. Reporters adopt roles of advocate and protector for illegal aliens.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/8/coverage-illegal-immigration-news-proves-extreme-left-controls-media/
— Trump launches veteran homelessness initiative with new national center. I should write about my critics/opponents who have used my avoiding the Vietnam War draft the most. I would focus on my Democrat superiors in the federal government.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/may/9/trump-creates-center-homeless-veterans/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/us/trump-habeas-corpus.html
NEW YORK POST
— Trump offers illegal migrants an ‘exit bonus’ — and ‘free flight out of our country’ — via self-deport executive order
https://nypost.com/2025/05/09/us-news/trump-offers-illegal-migrants-exit-bonus-free-flight-out-of-us-via-self-deport-executive-order/
— Mexico sues Google for changing ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’ after Trump’s order
https://nypost.com/2025/05/10/us-news/mexico-sues-google-for-changing-gulf-of-mexico-to-gulf-of-america-after-trump-executive-order/
— Hegseth orders service academies to ignore ‘race, ethnicity, or sex’ in admissions
https://nypost.com/2025/05/09/us-news/hegseth-orders-service-academies-to-ignore-race-ethnicity-or-sex-in-admissions/
BLAZE
— LGBTQ bar raided by swarm of cops, and Trump is getting blamed for it
https://www.theblaze.com/news/lgbtq-bar-raided-police-pittsburgh
FOX BUSINESS
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote Newsom
https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/gavin-newsom-takes-aim-trumps-quixotic-trade-agenda-inconsistent-chaotic-approach-tariffs
FOX NEWS
— Trump says tax raises are ‘good politics,’ dismissing GOP critics. My critics/opponents have always wanted me to pay more taxes. According to them, I can and should pay more taxes a) because I avoided the Vietnam War draft, b) because I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, and c) because my wife and I gave up trying to have children. I should write about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those whose parents were wealthy and who bought them cars, paid for their colleges expenses, and got them jobs. I would focus on those who benefitted the most from Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, who benefitted the most from race and gender based preference giving.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-tax-raises-good-politics-dismissing-gop-critics
— Trump to build national center for homeless veterans with funds previously spent on housing for illegal aliens
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-build-national-center-homeless-veterans-funds-previously-spent-illegal-aliens
NEWSMAX
— Democrats’ Playbook: Weaponize Tragedies to Get Trump
https://www.newsmax.com/platinum/george-floyd-democrats-trump-administration/2025/05/05/id/1209696/
— Pentagon Orders Military to Remove All DEI Books
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/pentagon-recruitment-dei/2025/05/09/id/1210348/
PJ MEDIA
— Trump Redirects Funds From Illegals to Homeless Veterans
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2025/05/09/trump-redirects-funds-from-illegals-to-homeless-veterans-n4939649
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
THE HILL
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Affirmative Action and DEI in the military, that is, they ever-increasingly promote race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5293254-pentagon-orders-swift-review-removal-of-library-books-that-address-diversity-anti-racism/
ABC NEWS
— Anticipate/expect that Democrat leaders will ever-increasingly use the Pope to destroy not only Trump, but to destroy all Republicans who share Trump’s demographics: conservative, White, Male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/papal-conclave-live-updates-cardinals-gather-vatican-elect?id=121506573&entryId=121614476
NBC NEWS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/top-white-house-adviser-stephen-miller-says-actively-looking-suspendin-rcna205942
— Anticipate/expect that Democrat leaders will ever-increasingly use the Pope to destroy not only Trump, but to destroy all Republicans who share Trump’s demographics: conservative, White, Male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/the-vatican/us-now-two-world-leaders-not-different-rcna205769
CBS NEWS
— What percent are Medicaid in your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct? How fast are those percentages growing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AmCRxm6P4o
MSN
— Anticipate/expect that Democrat leaders will ever-increasingly use the Pope to destroy not only Trump, but to destroy all Republicans who share Trump’s demographics: conservative, White, Male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/other/woke-pope-trump-reckons-with-a-liberal-american-leader-he-can-t-trash-talk/ar-AA1EuHTk
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/maga-goes-into-meltdown-branding-pope-leo-xiv-woke-marxist-and-never-trump-er/ar-AA1Er6jj
https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/world/pope-leo-xiv-s-old-posts-criticising-trump-and-vance-resurface-following-election/ar-AA1Es4aY
NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Calls for 20,000 Extra Officers to Help With Deportation Efforts
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/10/us/politics/dhs-deportation-extra-officers.html
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly drive Trump’s approval rating down.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/polls/donald-trump-approval-rating-polls.html
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn traditional Catholics.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/us/pope-leo-xiv-american-church.html
— Anticipate/expect that Democrat leaders will ever-increasingly use the Pope to destroy not only Trump, but to destroy all Republicans who share Trump’s demographics: conservative, White, Male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/us/politics/pope-leo-trump.html (FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/us/politics/jd-vance-pope-leo-xiv.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/opinion/conclave-pope-leo-xiv-catholic-church.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/us/pope-leo-maga-donald-trump-steve-bannon.html
— Virtually all tax exempt organizations exist to promote the Democrat Party platform.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/opinion/trump-harvard-tax.html
— Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, the more of the following that you are, the bleaker that your future is: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/04/us/trump-american-dream-voters.html
WASHINGTON POST
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/05/09/trump-immigration-self-deportations-united-nations/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Affirmative Action and DEI in the military, that is, they ever-increasingly promote race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/05/09/hegseth-affirmative-action-service-academies/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn Jeanine Pirro.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/05/08/jeanine-pirro-trump-us-attorney-fox/
— Judge pauses much of Trump administration’s massive downsizing of federal agencies. Republican Gingrich downsized the Democrat-run GAO from more than 6,000 employees to less than 3,000 employees during the almost 18 years that I worked for the agency. My Democrat GAO superiors punished me severely for that. I should write about that.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/09/trump-mass-firings-doge-lawsuit/035dc5e0-2d43-11f0-a724-3bc879c9f843_story.html
— Anticipate/expect that Democrat leaders will ever-increasingly use the Pope to destroy not only Trump, but to destroy all Republicans who share Trump’s demographics: conservative, White, Male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/05/09/pope-leo-us-catholic-church-trump/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— What Role Does Culture Play in Crime Rates? The prevailing theories of crime causation might need rethinking.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/what-role-does-culture-play-in-crime-rates-riley-economics-cc9c07ec
NEW YORKER
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly encourage asylum
https://www.newyorker.com/news/letter-from-the-southwest/is-asylum-still-possible-edgarlys-castaneda-rodriguez
PBS
— Anticipate/expect that Democrat leaders will ever-increasingly use the Pope to destroy not only Trump, but to destroy all Republicans who share Trump’s demographics: conservative, White, Male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJhYPzZDewA
TIMES OF INDIA
— Trump signs executive order allowing illegal immigrants to book ‘free flights out of US’
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-allowing-illegal-immigrants-to-book-free-flights-out-of-us/articleshow/121047054.cms
THE HINDU
— We want you out of America: Trump announces self-deportation plan for ‘illegal aliens’
https://www.thehindu.com/shorts/watch-we-want-you-out-of-america-trump-announces-self-deportation-plan-for-illegal-aliens/article69560100.ece
May 4, 2025
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly organize more protests against Trump. What if Republican leaders had organized protests against Biden?
https://abc7chicago.com/post/may-day-2025-3rd-rallies-downtown-chicago-continue-efforts-unite-president-trumps-administrations-policies/16314144/
— US imposes sanctions on Mexican cartel linked to drug trafficking and fuel-theft network
https://abc7chicago.com/post/us-imposes-sanctions-mexican-cartel-linked-drug-trafficking-fuel-theft-network/16311920/
CBS2
— Democrat leaders ever-increasing fight to keep their control of NPR and PBS
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/npr-and-pbs-vow-to-fight-trumps-funding-cuts/
WGN9
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly organize more protests against Trump. What if Republican leaders had organized protests against Biden?
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-coalition-trump-agenda-march/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptrxIgBqb_s
FOX32
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly organize more protests against Trump. What if Republican leaders had organized protests against Biden?
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/may-day-protests-stretch-3-days-chicago-activists-rally-against-trump-policies
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Trump’s tariffs against him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zABfj-b6Qus
WBEZ
— Democrat leaders ever-increasing fight to keep their control of NPR and PBS
https://www.wbez.org/pressroom/2025/05/03/letter-from-the-ceo-public-media-is-a-public-good-and-its-under-threat
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE WITH PICTURE: With the state’s grocery tax set to end, many municipalities are adopting their own, even as food prices climb. Democrat leaders ever-increasingly blame Trump for rising food prices. Then again, they ever-increasingly blame Trump for everything that is bad.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/04/illinois-grocery-tax-municipalities/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly organize more protests against Trump. What if Republican leaders had organized protests against Biden?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/03/far-left-groups-try-to-grow-chicago-ranks-at-rally-against-donald-trump-at-union-park/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/03/at-evanston-may-day-rally-protesters-decry-trump-administration-cuts/
— Democrat Chicago leaders allege that there has been a crime downturn and take credit for that.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/04/column-chicago-crime-brandon-johnson-donald-trump-page/
— Many, if not most, if not virtually all nonprofits are arms of the Democrat Party.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/04/opinion-nonprofit-funding-federal-cuts/
— Today in History: Haymarket Square demonstration turns deadly. Virtually all my Republican critics/opponents are vehemently anti-union. According to them, union members are grossly overpaid. They stress that while was a union member 1966-1969 and 1971-1980, my salary increased from $19.37/hour to $112,280/year in today’s dollars. They ignore/dismiss/belittle that during that time, a) I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree, b) I earned a job-related master’s degree, and c) I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/04/today-in-history-haymarket-square-demonstration-turns-deadly/
— American women are having fewer children. Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, the more of the following that your children are, the bleaker that their future is: American, conservative, Republican, White, male, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/04/editorial-should-we-worry-about-american-women-having-fewer-kids/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sooner or later, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, everyone in America will be on Medicaid.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2025/05/03/trump-musk-tax-cuts-rich-economy-doge-federal-funding-medicaid-health-insurance-ralph-martire
DAILY HERALD
— New Illinois, an organization that wants to create a state separate from Chicago and urban Cook County, drew about 60 people to a meeting Saturday at the Palatine Township Republican Organization office. Illinois counties that are run by Democrats are completely different from Illinois counties that are run by Republicans. Sooner or later, Illinois counties that are run by Democrats promote dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ (the destruction of traditional marriage and family), abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, prostitution, and other vices, diminishment of Second Amendment rights, and Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. I should write about the Democrat invasion, infiltration, infestation, conquering, and inevitable destruction of DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Warrenville School District 200, and my precinct.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250503/news/new-illinois-supporters-meet-in-palatine-discuss-urban-rural-divide/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Any separation would have to be passed by the Illinois General Assembly as well as by the United States Congress. The last successful separation measure was the split of West Virginia from Virginia. West Virginia arrived at statehood in 1863 but its final composition wasn’t determined until an 1871 Supreme Court ruling.)
— GOP balks at approving even a fraction of Musk’s DOGE cuts. During the 1980s and 1990s, RINO senators and RINO representatives did not balk at Gingrich’s GAO budget cuts. The Democrats who ran GAO used Gingrich’s budget cuts to get rid of the agency’s remaining Republican employees including me. If Gingrich had reformed GAO instead of gutting it, there would be no need for DOGE.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250502/nation-and-world-politics/gop-balks-at-approving-even-a-fraction-of-musks-doge-cuts/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasing fight efforts to reduce voter fraud.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250503/nation-and-world-politics/doj-civil-rights-division-to-focus-on-voting-conspiracies-and-prioritize-trump-election-order-memo/
— How dependent on Communist China are the following: your county, your township, your municipality, your school district, and your precinct?
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250503/business/nowhere-to-turn-small-businesses-dependent-on-imports-from-china-are-feeling-more-desperate-2/
CHICAGO DEFENDER
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly blame Republicans for bad weather
https://chicagodefender.com/when-the-heat-and-storms-come-lies-will-not-save-us/
BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Pritzker.
https://pantagraph.com/opinion/columnists/article_c1806378-b12c-48bc-a8d0-1907b655fe6d.html
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/watch-now-illinois-u-s-rep-marie-newman-and-republican-marjorie-taylor-greene-feud-over/article_4e95cb54-d6ea-5e81-bd42-fd929ba23925.html
KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE & ILLINOIS VALLEY & DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE & HERALD NEWS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly organize more protests against Trump. What if Republican leaders had organized protests against Biden?
https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2025/05/03/st-charles-hands-off-rally-targets-trump-policies-musks-actions/
https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2025/05/04/mostly-people-are-fearful-of-losing-our-democracy-protest-takes-place-in-princeton/
https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2025/05/03/laborers-in-dekalb-protest-trump-era-attacks-on-unions-higher-education/
https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/05/03/were-going-to-come-back-anti-trump-protesters-return-to-joliet-streets-for-may-day-rally/
CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Musk slams critics for Nazi comparisons: ‘Character assassination’
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/musk-slams-critics-for-nazi-comparisons-character-assassination/?nxsparam=4
— Democrat leaders use indigenous-activists against Trump
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-indigenous-activists-see-trumps-columbus-day-rhetoric-as-cause-for-continued-advocacy/
— Trump brands his opponents as communists. Today’s Democrats have no problem with communism. They promote socialism. Socialism is a step on the road to communism.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-trump-brands-his-opponents-as-communists-a-label-loaded-with-the-baggage-of-american-history/
NPR ILLINOIS
— After paying people to leave, one federal agency is scrambling to fill positions
https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-05-03/after-paying-people-to-leave-one-federal-agency-is-scrambling-to-fill-positions
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Trump’s tariffs against him.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-05-03/economic-uncertainty-remains-amid-trumps-tariffs
— Sweeping cuts hit NEA after Trump administration calls to eliminate the agency
https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-05-03/sweeping-cuts-hit-nea-after-trump-administration-calls-to-eliminate-the-agency
NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Trump’s tariffs against him.
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2025-05-03/trumps-trade-war-contracts-the-economy-but-job-market-holds-up
— Mexico’s president says she rejected Trump’s plan to send US troops across the border. Constructively, Mexico had declared war on America. FROM GOOGLE AI: The US military maintains a significant global presence with thousands of troops and hundreds of bases across nearly every continent. While the exact number of bases is difficult to determine due to varying classifications and ongoing changes, estimates range from 750 to over 900. The US has the largest number of overseas military bases compared to any other country, accounting for roughly 75-85% of the total. Key Locations and Troop Distribution: Japan, Germany, and South Korea: These countries host the largest number of US military bases and troops. Japan alone has over 50,000 US troops. Middle East: The US maintains a considerable military presence in the Middle East, with forces in numerous countries and on ships in the region’s waters, particularly in response to threats from Iran and its affiliated groups. Europe: The US has a significant military presence in Europe, particularly in countries like Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, with many bases being NATO interoperable.
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2025-05-04/mexicos-president-says-she-rejected-trumps-plan-to-send-us-troops-across-the-border
WREX
— Democrat leaders always fight for more government spending.
https://www.wrex.com/news/illinois-news/plan-to-overhaul-higher-education-funding-meets-u-of-i-opposition/article_212dc72f-eef5-4af9-b9de-eb9f244f5471.html
25 NEWS NOW
— Trump jokes that he’d “like to be Pope,” but then said, “I don’t know. I have no preference.”
https://www.25newsnow.com/video/2025/05/03/trump-jokes-that-hed-like-be-president/
IPM NEWSROOM
— Democrat leaders fight government spending cuts, but they did not fight Gingrich’s cutting GAO’s budgets 1980-1997.
https://ipmnewsroom.org/npr-stations-targeted-for-cuts-by-trump-have-provided-lifelines-to-listeners-during-disasters/
CWB CHICAGO
— Mag Mile mail thief had 52 credit cards, was on pretrial release for the same thing
https://cwbchicago.com/2025/05/mag-mile-mail-thief-had-52-credit-cards-was-on-pretrial-release-for-the-same-thing-chicago-police.html
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
JOHN BIVER
— What a Volunteer Organization Like the GOP is Unable to Do
https://johnbiver.com/what-a-volunteer-organization-like-the-gop-is-unable-to-do/
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Which Republican candidates are going to walk in Wheaton’s 2025 Independence Day parade? There will be a U.S Senate office, five Illinois statewide offices, and five DuPage countywide offices on the November 3, 2026 ballot. At the 2000 Illinois Republican Party State Convention in Springfield, I urged Governor George Ryan to invite Bush to walk in Wheaton’s 2000 Independence Day parade. While Bush did not walk in that parade, he and Cheney did walk in Naperville’s 2000 Labor Day parade. I was there at the rally before the parade started when the “open mike” incident occurred because the Bush team refused to let Ryan introduce Bush. Dole walked with Edgar in Wheaton’s 1996 Independence Day parade. Obama and his wife walked in Wheaton’s 2004 Independence Day parade. I served as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks from 2005 until Democrat and RINO DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton leaders succeeded in having their operatives and dupes end that in 2021. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— What are the biggest losses that you have suffered? Mine include the success that my Democrat superiors in the federal government had wasting my career and forcing me to retire when I was 49 years old in 1997. They flushed down their toilets my almost 27 years of work experience, my three job-related master’s degrees, my six job-related professional certifications, and my job-related professional license. But worse than that, since 1997, far too many Republican leaders have sided with my Democrat superiors and have used the aforesaid to hint/imply/argue/shout that I disserved the aforesaid because I am a very bad person and even worse things. I should write about those Republican leaders who have had their operatives and their dupes take the most/biggest adverse actions against me lately. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— The Line-Up to Replace Schakowsky
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/01/the-line-up-to-replace-schakowsky/
— Johnsburg Pro-Life Ministry Exec Reacts to Federal Court Decision’s Significant Victory, Partial Set-Back
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/01/johnsburg-pro-life-ministry-exec-reacts-to-federal-court-decisions-significant-victory-partial-set-back/
— Democrats Ahead in Filling Empty Precincts with Workers on the Ground
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/01/democrats-ahead-in-filling-empty-precincts-with-workers-on-the-ground/
— Democrats Get Another Candidate to Replace Schakowsky–Justin Ford
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/01/democrats-get-another-candidate-to-replace-schakowsky/
— Defenders Make Another Pitch for RTA Tax Hike
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/01/defenders-make-another-pitch-for-rta-tax-hike/
— Trump Administration Risks Being Labeled in Favor of Prison Rape with Elimination of Funding for the National Prison Rape Resource Center, Problem Seems to Still Exist in Cook County
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/02/trump-administration-risks-being-labeled-in-favor-of-prison-rape-with-elimination-of-funding-for-the-national-prison-rape-resource-center/
— Potty-Mouthed Democrats Stimulate Editorial Cartoon
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/02/potty-mouthed-democrats-stimulate-editorial-cartoon/
— Underwood Not Throwing in Towel to Pritzker’s Choice
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/02/underwood-not-throwing-in-towel-to-pritzkers-choice/
— UPDATE: Duckworth Endorses Stratton for U.S. Senate, Israeli May Be Stimulus for Pritzker Displeasure with Underwood
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/02/duckworth-endorses-stratton-for-u-s-senate/
— Did Underwood Hurl Indirect Attack at Pritzker?
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/03/did-underwood-hurl-indirect-attack-at-pritzker/
— Looking at Kane County GOP Election Loses and Replacement Possibilities for Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Should He Run for Durbin’s Seat
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/03/looking-at-kane-county-gop-election-loses-and-replacement-possibilities-for-congressman-raja-krishnamoorthi-should-he-run-for-durbins-seat/
— City/Village Fathers and Mothers Forced to Take Responsibility for Taxing Groceries, “Free Money” Days Partially Gone
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/04/city-village-fathers-and-mothers-forced-to-take-responsibility-for-taxing-groceries-free-money-days-partially-gone/
— “Red State” Picks Up on My Question about Why 314 Action Fund, a PAC, Considers Lauren Underwood, a Nurse, a Scientist
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/04/red-state-picks-up-on-my-question-about-why-314-action-fund-a-pac-considers-lauren-underwood-a-nurse-a-scientist/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Microsoft hires anti-Trump law firm
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3398418/microsoft-support-europe-hires-anti-trump-law-firm/
NEW YORK POST
— Trump suggests Vance, Rubio could succeed him — as he gives final answer on a third term
https://nypost.com/2025/05/04/us-news/president-trump-suggests-jd-vance-marco-rubio-could-succeed-him-as-he-gives-final-answer-on-a-third-term/
BLAZE
— Who are the Leftist Judges Trying to Sabotage Trump’s Agenda?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3zQ9FOHdcU
BREITBART
— Showdown Looms as Homan Explores Case Against AOC for Obstructing Immigration Enforcement
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/05/03/showdown-looms-as-tom-homan-explores-case-against-aoc-for-bstructing-immigration-enforcement/
— Radical LGBTQ+ Stonewall Group’s Charity Status Questioned in Row over Supreme Court Trans Ruling
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/05/03/lgbtq-stonewall-groups-charity-status-questioned-in-row-over-supreme-court-trans-ruling/
— Costco, Levi’s, and Other Companies Stubbornly Cling to DEI Policies
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2025/05/03/costco-levis-other-companies-stubbornly-cling-dei-policies/
DAILY SIGNAL
— Trump’s Push for Equal Rights and Against Quotas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/05/03/trumps-push-for-equal-rights-and-against-quotas/
EPOCH TIMES
— US Tariff on Auto Parts Goes Into Effect. If the United States had been as dependent on foreign countries as it is now, it would never have won WWI or WWII.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trumps-25-percent-auto-part-tariff-goes-into-effect-5851640
— Mexican President Said She Rejected Trump Offer to Deploy US Troops to Mexico. Constructively, Mexico had declared war on America. FROM GOOGLE AI: The US military maintains a significant global presence with thousands of troops and hundreds of bases across nearly every continent. While the exact number of bases is difficult to determine due to varying classifications and ongoing changes, estimates range from 750 to over 900. The US has the largest number of overseas military bases compared to any other country, accounting for roughly 75-85% of the total. Key Locations and Troop Distribution: Japan, Germany, and South Korea: These countries host the largest number of US military bases and troops. Japan alone has over 50,000 US troops. Middle East: The US maintains a considerable military presence in the Middle East, with forces in numerous countries and on ships in the region’s waters, particularly in response to threats from Iran and its affiliated groups. Europe: The US has a significant military presence in Europe, particularly in countries like Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, with many bases being NATO interoperable.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/mexican-president-said-she-rejected-trump-offer-to-deploy-us-troops-to-mexico-5851892
FOX NEWS
— Texas Gov. Abbott signs $1 billion voucher program into law, capping off win for school choice advocates. ‘Gone are the days that families are limited to only the schools assigned by government,’ Gov. Abbott said.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-gov-abbott-signs-1-billion-voucher-program-law-capping-off-win-school-choice-advocates
— Dem gov’s new campaign message man once said ‘religious right’ united by ‘white supremacy’ The Arizona governor’s recent hire is just the latest in a series of tumultuous staffing issues Hobbs has faced.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-govs-new-campaign-message-man-once-said-religious-right-united-white-supremacy
— AOC taunts Homan after DOJ referral threat over deportations. Homan suggested AOC’s previous advice for migrants may have crossed a line.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/come-me-aoc-taunts-tom-homan-after-doj-referral-threat-over-deportations
— Trump questions judges who block deportations of ‘criminals, including murderers’ federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act was ‘unlawful’
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-questions-judges-who-block-deportations-criminals-including-murderers
NEWSMAX
— Trump Media Quits Delaware for ‘Pro-business’ Florida
https://www.newsmax.com/finance/streettalk/trump-media-delaware-florida/2025/05/03/id/1209437/
PJ MEDIA
— Is the Era of Sanctuary Cities and States Going to Come to an End? For a city or a state to declare itself a sanctuary is to declare war on America.
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2025/05/03/is-the-era-of-sanctuary-cities-and-states-going-to-come-to-an-end-n4939453
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
THE HILL
— Pritzker’s Trump posture ramps up 2028 chatter
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5280477-illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-trump-critics/
NBC NEWS
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters a) drove the stock market down to punish Trump and b) decry the stock market’s comeback.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/markets/stocks-unleash-remarkable-comeback-after-volatile-month-trump-tariffs-rcna204213
NEWSWEEK
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly organize more protests against Trump. What if Republican leaders had organized protests against Biden?
https://www.newsweek.com/may-day-50501-protests-list-weekend-2067558
NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nytimes.com/video/science/100000010122048/how-trumps-cuts-are-stifling-lgbtq-health-research.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/04/health/trump-administration-slashes-research-into-lgbtq-health.html
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/03/opinion/trump-polls-popularity-dei.html
LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump brands his opponents as communists. Today’s Democrats have no problem with communism. They promote socialism. Socialism is a step on the road to communism.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-05-04/trump-brands-his-opponents-as-communists-a-label-loaded-with-the-baggage-of-american-history
DALLAS MORNING NEWS
— Rogers: Who’s a RINO — Cornyn or Paxton? Texas oligarchy uses the wrong criteria for choosing leaders. RINOs are Republicans who reject planks in the Republican Party platform and who get rid of Republicans who support those planks. Most commonly, they reject the personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. I should write about the biggest past and present RINO leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, etc. I would focus on the aforesaid who have had their operatives and their dupes take the most/biggest adverse actions against me lately.
https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2025/05/03/rogers-whos-a-rino-cornyn-or-paxton/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Hate filled Trump-hating Trump-haters decry that Trump’s tariffs are lifting some U.S. manufacturers
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/trump-s-tariffs-are-lifting-some-u-s-manufacturers/ar-AA1E8iki
MONEY INC.
— 20 Worst Jobs in America. I did not have any of these jobs, but I did do yard work (1962-1964), deliver newspapers (1962-1966), wash dishes (1964-1966), clean golf shoes, chip slag, and pump gasoline (1966), deliver mail (1966-1969), work on an automotive assembly line (1970), sell tires, automotive services, and major appliances (1970-1971), pump more gasoline (1971-1972), collect delinquent taxes (1971-1980), and audit federal agencies (1980-1997).
https://moneyinc.com/20-worst-jobs-in-america/
May 1, 2025
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Democrat leaders organize May Day protests
https://abc7chicago.com/post/may-day-2025-thousands-expected-protest-march-rally-downtown-chicago-union-park-grant/16292225/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Senate votes down resolution to block Trump’s global tariffs amid economic turmoil
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/30/senate-vote-tariffs/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— How dependent is your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct on federal spending?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2025/04/30/trump-americorps-cuts-include-grant-terminations-for-12-million-in-illinois-programs
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote their foreign students. UIC admitted me in 1966, NIU in 1969, Loyola in 1972, DePaul in 1976, and IIT in 1992. But if they could have admitted foreign students instead of me, they would have.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2025/04/30/uic-student-has-legal-status-restored-but-only-after-leaving-us
DAILY HERALD
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly push more pot in Mundelein.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250430/business/company-shifts-plans-for-new-cannabis-dispensary-in-mundelein-to-different-site/
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Under globalism, the rest of the world has prospered at the expense of America’s future.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing-logistics/rivian-stockpiled-batteries-asia-trump-tariffs
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— A crackdown on diversity programs is reshaping college graduation ceremonies. Some colleges are canceling graduation ceremonies that recognize individual cultures or groups. Diversity is divisive.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/a-crackdown-on-diversity-programs-is-reshaping-college-graduation-ceremonies/article_0c8f7250-9f85-59f7-9342-c4d5921b0fee.html
NPR ILLINOIS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasing promote socialism.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-04-30/may-day-protesters-will-rally-nationwide-against-the-war-on-working-people
CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Senate resolution to scrap Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs fails despite some GOP support
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/hill-politics/senate-resolution-to-scrap-trump-liberation-day-tariffs-fails-despite-some-gop-support/amp/
WAND TV
— For Black men, fashion has been a tool of self-expression — and a way they’ve been judged. Clothing as message.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/for-black-men-fashion-has-been-a-tool-of-self-expression-and-a-way-theyve/article_96dbc781-4929-55d9-a211-1aa0642395e7.html
EVANSTON NOW
— To get more votes from renters, some Democrat leaders hint/imply/argue/shout that homeowners discriminate against them. How many rental units are there in your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct?
https://evanstonnow.com/new-council-heavy-with-homeowners/
EVERGREEN PARK PATCH
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Casten.
https://patch.com/illinois/evergreenpark/sean-casten-tells-ep-town-hall-fight-our-democracy-or-lose-it
ILLINOIS TIMES
— I should write about those Republican leaders in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton who are the most anti-conservative, that is, who are the most anti-Republican. I would focus on those who have had their operatives and their dupes take the most/biggest adverse actions against me lately.
https://www.illinoistimes.com/news-opinion/illinois-republicans-need-diversity-of-views-a-bigger-tent-20101601
https://www.illinoistimes.com/news-opinion/recognizing-the-spirit-of-abraham-lincoln-20102511
DICK DURBIN
— Durbin ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQyAn-YX4NQ
CHUY GARCIA
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly hint/imply/argue/shout a) that Jesus is a liberal Democrat, that is, that Jesus is anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-non poor people, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and b) that Jesus promotes the Democrat Party platform, that is, that Jesus promotes dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, prostitution, and other vices, abolition of the Second Amendment, and Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. How strongly have Democrat leaders taken control of your church?.
https://x.com/RepChuyGarcia
CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2025/05/01/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-503/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly hint/imply/argue/shout a) that Jesus is a liberal Democrat, that is, that Jesus is anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-non poor people, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and b) that Jesus promotes the Democrat Party platform, that is, that Jesus promotes dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, prostitution, and other vices, abolition of the Second Amendment, and Affirmative Action and DEI, that is, race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. How strongly have Democrat leaders taken control of your church?. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Newly elected Cook County GOP chairman Del Mar seeks to breathe new life into party: ‘We’re just going to cut the bull****’
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/671055397-newly-elected-cook-county-gop-chairman-del-mar-seeks-to-breathe-new-life-into-party-we-re-just-going-to-cut-the-bull
CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— State legislators oppose Chicago mayor’s desire for more taxpayer dollars
https://www.dailygazette.com/news/business/nerd_wallet/watch-state-legislators-oppose-chicago-mayor-s-desire-for-more-taxpayer-dollars/article_9d089685-b288-501b-84d5-040e0bc68cd1.html
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Marter Says Underwood Supporter Wishes Him Dead
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/05/01/marter-says-underwood-supporter-wishes-him-dead/
— Blago as GOP U.S. Senate Candidate?
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/04/30/blago-as-gop-u-s-senate-candidate/
— POW/MIA Honor Chair Donated to Courthouse by Rolling Thunder Chapter 2
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/04/29/pow-mia-honor-chair-donated-to-courthouse-by-rolling-thunder-chapter-2/
— LaHood on Trump’s First 100 Days, NPR Disagrees, Sun-Times’ Take
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/04/29/lahood-on-trumps-first-100-days/
— Americans for Prosperity Use Mail To Bring Pressure on Ness Not to Vote for Costly Pension Bill
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/04/28/americans-for-prosperity-use-mail-to-bring-pressure-on-ness-not-to-vote-for-costly-pension-bill/
— UPDATE: McHenry County Attendees at Illinois GOP Bryon Donalds Fundraiser
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/04/28/mchenry-county-attendees-at-illinois-gop-bryon-donalds-fundraiser/
— Debate Continues Between Republican and Democratic Party Board Members
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/04/28/debate-continues-between-republican-and-democratic-party-board-members/
— Ex-District 300 Superintendent Norm Wetzel Has 28th Highest Public Pension
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/04/28/ex-district-300-superintendent-norm-wetzel-has-28th-highest-public-pension/
— Intriguing Fire Protection District Intergovernmental Cooperation in Western McHenry County
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/04/28/intriguing-fire-protection-district-intergovernmental-cooperation-in-western-mchenry-county/
— More on the Closure of a Rockford Abortion Clinic
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/04/27/more-on-the-closure-of-a-rockford-abortion-clinic/
— Demonstrators and LaHood in Different Parts of His District
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/04/26/demonstrators-and-lahood-in-different-parts-of-his-district/
— Deep State – 1967 — Goldwater Supporter in Johnson Administration
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/04/26/deep-state-1967/
— Still Another Unfunded Mandate on the Horizon for Schools
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/04/26/still-another-unfunded-mandate-on-the-horizon-for-schools/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Bondi celebrates arrests that ‘make America safe again’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3396145/pam-bondi-100-days-celebrates-arrests-make-america-safe-again/
BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Trump admin to charge asylum application fee, Dems in an uproar
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2025/04/30/trump-admin-to-charge-asylum-application-fee-dems-in-an-uproar-1540083/
BLAZE
— Illegal aliens aren’t just ‘guests’ — they’re future voters
https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/illegal-aliens-arent-just-guests-theyre-future-voters
BREITBART
— Trump’s Mass Deportation Goals Require Advanced Technology
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/04/30/ice-chief-todd-lyons-trumps-mass-deportation-goals-require-advanced-technology-akin-to-amazon-fedex/
COLLEGE FIX
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn pro-lifers.
https://www.thecollegefix.com/pro-lifers-misuse-bible-to-consolidate-white-political-power-ucla-event/
— Harvard ends racially segregated grad ceremonies, renames DEI office amid battle with Trump
https://www.thecollegefix.com/harvard-cuts-funding-for-racially-segregated-graduation-ceremonies/
— Northwestern University edits job titles to erase references to DEI
https://www.thecollegefix.com/northwestern-university-edits-job-titles-to-erase-references-to-dei/
DAILY CALLER
— The Democrats’ New Fad Is Violent Rhetoric
https://dailycaller.com/2025/04/30/opinion-the-democrats-new-fad-is-violent-rhetoric-haley-kennington/
— Trump Addresses Liberal Spin On Whether He’ll Gut Entitlements. To what extent are those in your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct dependent on entitlements?
https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/01/trump-chris-cuomo-medicaid-entitlements/
FOX NEWS
— Kamala Harris comes knives out against Trump in first speech since leaving office: ‘Absolute chaos’ Harris claimed that under the Trump administration ‘we are seeing the wholesale abandonment’ of American ideals. According to Democrat leaders, America exists to give more preference to those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-German American, have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, citizens of foreign countries, etc.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kamala-harris-comes-knives-out-against-trump-first-speech-since-leaving-office-absolute-chaos
NATIONAL REVIEW
— Illegal Aliens Aren’t Fugitive Slaves
https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/05/illegal-aliens-arent-fugitive-slaves/
NEWSMAX
— Trump’s First 100 Days Causing Dems to Have ‘Mental Breakdown’
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/craig-shirley-donald-trump-democrats/2025/04/30/id/1208936/
— Military Rebounding Under Trump Leadership
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/pete-hegseth-donald-trump-sean-parnell/2025/04/30/id/1209026/
PJ MEDIA
— Woke Judge Tramples Law With New Border Enforcement Ruling
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2025/04/30/woke-judge-tramples-law-with-new-border-patrol-ruling-n4939380
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
THE HILL
— To promote diversity is to promote more hatred against those who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.aol.com/news/thomson-reuters-drops-diversity-inclusion-201922820.html
ABC NEWS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote May Day protests against Trump.
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/activists-rally-worldwide-day-us-protests-targeting-trump-121345294
CBS NEWS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly crow about their success in destroying America to destroy Trump.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/u-s-economy-slowed-sharply-this-year-under-second-trump-administration/
CNN
— According to Democrat leaders, America exists to give more preference to those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-German American, have ancestors who have not been in America for a long time, citizens of foreign countries, etc.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/01/politics/kamala-harris-speech-trump/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/politics/video/kamala-harris-trump-performance-digvid
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/01/politics/trump-gdp-economy-golden-age-recession-perception/index.html
— Vance casts tie-breaking Senate vote to kill bipartisan effort to rebuke Trump’s trade policy
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/30/politics/senate-republicans-democrats-trump-tariffs/index.html
MSN
— Tesla board searching for new CEO to replace Musk
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/tesla-board-searching-for-new-ceo-to-replace-elon-musk-report/ar-AA1DXKFT
NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly give more preference to Blacks. To give preference to one group is to discriminate against other groups.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/us/politics/trump-chicago-schools-black-students.html
— Under globalism, the rest of the world has prospered at the expense of America’s future.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/business/bank-of-japan-gdp-forecast.html
— Student Debt Collections Restart on May 5. More than five million borrowers are in default, and millions of others are projected to be on the precipice. Did you get a college loan? I did not. If I had gotten one, my GPA would have been higher. I spent far too many hours washing dishes and delivering mail instead of studying. If my GPA had been higher, that would have helped me get a better job after I graduated debt-free from NIU in 1970.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/business/student-loans-collections.html
— My Democrat superiors in the federal government had great success getting my many Jewish superiors and supervisors to take many big adverse actions against me. I should write about that.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/opinion/trump-antisemitism-jews-israel.html
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly a) side with America’s enemies, and b) promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/opinion/100-days-trump-world.html
WASHINGTON POST
— Democrat leaders ever-increasing promote socialism.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/01/march-holiday-may-day-labor-workers-union/3389a3cc-2642-11f0-ae6d-e4db528eba27_story.html
USA TODAY
— 77 million Americans voted for Trump. After 100 days, few of them regret it. President Donald Trump is delivering on what he said he would do, and, for the most part, his voters appreciate it.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/04/29/trump-polls-approval-rating-voters/83271813007/
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters crow about their success in driving the economy down to punish Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/05/01/trump-us-economy-republicans-congress/83290133007/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/05/01/trump-approval-rating-polls-down-economy/83349237007/
— Democrats and RINOs use wokeness/wokeism to destroy Republicans.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/05/01/is-trump-winning-dei-fight/83368731007/
— Return on a college investment: These majors pay the highest premiums. In retrospect and with benefit of hindsight, I would have majored in accounting at UIC 1966-1968 and at NIU 1969-1970. I erroneously thought that I could never pass the CPA examination. But I not only passed it, I passed it on my first attempt when I was 30 years old in 1979. But by then, the accounting profession viewed me as being far too old to have a successful career in accounting.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/04/24/is-college-degree-worth-it-graduate-income/83216369007/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Tesla Board Opened Search for a CEO to Succeed Elon Musk. Hate filled Trump-haters ever-increasingly punish Tesla to punish Musk to punish Trump to punish the 77 million who voted for Trump.
https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/tesla-musk-ceo-search-board-0ce61af9
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Under globalism, the rest of the world has prospered at the expense of America’s future. I should write about the factory jobs in Chicago Heights that my brother lost when his employers moved to Mexico to take advantage of cheap labor and lax regulations.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/us-gdp-q1-2025-1f82f689
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/first-quarter-gdp-economy-tariffs-donald-trump-trade-policy-ee60db88
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/are-factory-jobs-worth-protecting-economy-manufacturing-production-fa969bea
NPR
— Democrat leaders ever-increasing promote socialism.
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/nx-s1-5382560/may-day-protests-history-trump
POLITICO
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly crow about their success in destroying America to destroy Trump.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/30/democrat-group-trump-economic-messaging-warning-00314778
FED SMITH
— House Oversight Committee Advances Benefits Cuts Package
https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/04/30/house-oversight-committee-advances-benefits-cuts-package/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Among the cuts in the legislation are raising the FERS contribution rate to 4.4% for all federal employees, eliminating the FERS annuity supplement and switching from a high-3 average salary to high-5. There also is a provision that would give newly hired federal employees the option to elect to serve as at-will employees in exchange for higher take home pay with a lower FERS contribution rate. Accepting the at-will status option would keep the FERS contribution rate at 4.4%, but retaining civil service protections would add 5% to the retirement contribution (9.4% total). Another provision would require federal employees to pay a $350 fee to reduce frivolous employee appeals to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) regarding agency disciplinary adverse actions. The proposed cuts were being considered as the House Oversight Committee looked to slash $50 billion from the overall federal budget as it debated its portion of the larger overall FY 2025 spending bill. In remarks he made at Wednesday’s markup session, Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said: World-class employment benefits provided to federal employees are well-known, which can include eleven paid holidays; various incentives and awards; health, life, and long-term care insurance; flexible spending accounts; student loan repayment and forgiveness plans; generous leave and workplace flexibilities; and childcare, professional development, and commuter subsidies. The simple truth is that a significant amount of the costs associated with all of these benefits are funded by hardworking taxpayers in the private sector and increasingly now federal government borrowing. The legislation before us today advances important budgetary reforms that will save taxpayers money. Democrats as well as one Republican voted against the legislation in Wednesday’s markup session. Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) opposed cutting pensions for federal employees as part of the deficit reduction, and he had said prior to the markup session that he would be voting against the bill. He wrote in a statement on X: The goal of reconciliation should be to reduce overall government spending by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse and reducing needless and unnecessary spending. I oppose any and all efforts to reduce federal spending by taking money from the hard-earned pensions of federal workers. Employee benefits are not a gift. They are earned. I will not support and will not vote for the Oversight Committee’s current budget reconciliation proposal reducing earned pension benefits for current federal employees. In remarks he made at the markup session, Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA) said: This partisan bill threatens to further undermine the federal workforce, by reducing the take-home pay, benefits, and workforce protections of 2.4 million federal employees, most of whom are middle-class American workers and a third of whom are military veterans. This is more of the same; an unprecedented assault and political purge of the civil service. The legislative package now advances to the House Budget Committee. Turner also said he thinks that changes are likely to be made to the legislation as it progresses through the legislative process, namely that the cuts to federal employee pensions to which he was opposed would ultimately be eliminated. During Wednesday’s markup session, he reiterated his opposition to the legislation, saying, “I believe that making changes to pension retirement benefits in the middle of someone’s employment is wrong. Changing the rules, especially when someone’s already been vested, is wrong.” He also added, “I have talked to enough people on the House floor that I do think that this [pension cuts] will not be included in the final bill, and that this bill ultimately will have to be changed if it’s going to be included in the ultimate budget reconciliation.” Whether any of these proposed cuts become reality will be determined by what makes it into the final budget legislation if and when it becomes law. As Congressman Turner noted, changes are likely to be made as it goes through the legislative process. FedSmith will continue to provide any updates as they become available.)
PHYS
— Democrat and RINO leaders use diversity to get rid of Republicans.
https://phys.org/news/2025-04-trump-diversity-undermine-merit-decades.html