EVANSTON NOW
— Panel to sort through over 100 reparations ideas – Bill Smith (DIERSEN: Are
you a Republican? How much reparations do the Democrats in your neighborhood,
in your precinct, in your municipality, in your county, in Illinois, and in
America want you to pay? How much reparations have you paid already?
Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.) https://evanstonnow.com/story/government/bill-smith/equity/2019-08-15/82677/panel-to-sort-through-over-100-reparations-ideas
THE HILL
— El Paso’s Republican mayor says Trump called him a ‘RINO’ during visit after
mass shooting – JUSTIN WISE (DIERSEN: RINOs focus on destroying Republicans
like me. I should write a book about past and present RINOs in the Illinois
Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township
Republican Central Committee, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber
of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political
Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.) https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/457589-gop-el-paso-mayor-says-trump-called-him-a-rino-during-visit-after-mass-shooting
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Questions to ask Wheaton and to ask the Daily Herald about each of the 10
candidates who are seeking to be appointed to fill the Wheaton West District
City Council vacancy. – Dave Diersen http://www.gopillinois.com
Why do they wish to be considered for an appointment to fill this
vacancy, please elaborate?
In their opinion, what are the three most important issues that
Wheaton needs to address in the next 2 years and how do they say those issues
should be addressed, please elaborate?
What are their political affiliations, that is, what were the most
recent primary ballot that they cast – Republican or Democrat, and what other
actions have they taken that evidences their political affiliations, please
elaborate?
If they were appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or against banning the sale of pot in Wheaton, please elaborate?
If they were appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or
against requiring employers in Wheaton to use E-Verify, please elaborate?
If they were appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or
against measures that promote dependency on government, please elaborate?
If they were appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or
against measures that promote dependency on charity, please elaborate?
If they were appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or
against measures that promote LGBTQ activity, please elaborate?
If they were appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or
against measures that promote abortion, please elaborate?
If they were appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or
against measures that promote mass/illegal immigration, please elaborate?
If they were appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or
against measures that promote vices including booze, gambling, and pot, please
elaborate?
If they were appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or against measures that promote diminishment of First Amendment rights, please elaborate?
If they are appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or
against measures that promote diminishment of Second Amendment rights, please
elaborate?
If they were appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or
against measures that promote patronage, please elaborate?
If they are appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or
against measures that promote political affiliation discrimination, please
elaborate?
If they were appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or
against measures that promote reverse discrimination, please elaborate?
If they were appointed to fill the vacancy, would they vote for or
against measures that promote age discrimination, please elaborate?
What are their positions on Wheaton’s East Roosevelt Road Corridor
Market Study/Comprehensive Plan Amendment, please elaborate?
How long have they lived in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton,
in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois?
Since they have lived in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in
Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois, what have they done that
demonstrates that they want the aforesaid to be prosperous and safe, please elaborate?
What is their work experience and how would it help them serve on
the City Council, please elaborate?
What is their education and how would it help them serve on the
City Council, please elaborate?
What are their professional certifications and licenses and how
would they help them serve on the City Council, please elaborate?
What professional associations are they a member of and how would
those memberships help them serve on the City Council, please elaborate?
If asked who would provide them with references, please elaborate?
How do they characterize their relationships with the following:
a) Wheaton’s mayor, City Council members, City Attorney, City Manager,
Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, City Planner,
City Engineer, etc.; b) Illinois officials including Amy Grant; c) DuPage
County officials including Robert Berlin, Fred Bucholz, Daniel Cronin, Pete
DiCaianni, Grant Eckhoff, Timothy Elliott, Robert Grogan, Gwen Henry, Richard
Jorgensen, Christopher Kachiroubas, Jean Kaczmarek, Robert Larsen, Paula
McGowen, James Mendrick, Al Murphy, Sean Noonan, Jeffrey Redick, Darlene
Ruscitti, Timothy Whelan, and Jim Zay; d) Milton Township officials including
Sal Falbo, Chris Heidorn, Gail Hinkle, Marty Keller, Chris LeVan, Gary Muehlfelt,
David Molitor, John Monino, and Yada Nathwani; e) Wheaton Park District
officials including Michael Benard; f) School District 200 officials; g)
College of DuPage officials including Annette Corrigan, Christine Fenne, Heidi
Holan, and Frank Napolitano, please elaborate?
Do the aforesaid take/return their phone calls, please elaborate?
How do they characterize their relationships with West District
Precinct Committeemen including Joseph Caruso, Dave Diersen, Arthur Grant,
Ralph Hinkle, Marty Keller, Robert Krzyzewski, Robert Larsen, Robert McNeily,
Ronald Menna, Elizabeth Tatro, Mark Thomas, and Herbert Wehling, please
elaborate?
Do the aforesaid take/return their phone calls, please elaborate?
Have they ever been elected to or appointed to a government and
political office, and if so, please elaborate?
Have they ever been arrested, and if so, please elaborate?
Have they ever pled guilty to crime or been convicted of a crime,
and if so, please elaborate?
Do they have any health problems that might impact their service
on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?
Do they have any financial problems that might impact your service
on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?
Approximately, how much time per week do they have available to
devote to City Council duties?
Have they ever been a plaintiff or defendant in any litigation,
and if so, please elaborate?
Have they ever been delinquent with any type of taxes, and if so,
please elaborate?
Would they have any financial or other type of conflict of
interest if they served on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?
Have they ever filed bankruptcy, and if so, please elaborate?
Have they ever been fired, forced to resign, or forced to retire
from a job, and if so, please elaborate?
Have they ever done anything that submits them to blackmail, and
if so, please elaborate?
What demonstrates that if appointed, they will not be manipulated
or dominated, for example, that they are financially secure, please elaborate?
The following are typical city council functions (https://www.nlc.org/city-councils) What
experience do they have doing each of the following, please elaborate?
Review and approve the annual budget;
Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities;
Oversee performance of the local public employees;
Oversee effectiveness of programs;
Establish tax rates;
Enter into legal contracts;
Borrow funds;
Pass ordinances and resolutions;
Modify the city’s charter;
Regulate land use through zoning laws;
Regulate business activity through licensing and regulations;
Regulate public health and safety;
Exercise the power of eminent domain;
Communicate policies and programs to residents;
Respond to constituent needs and complaints; and
Represent the community to other levels of government.
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois congressional Republicans intent on blocking Blagojevich clemency
“I requested that we have an opportunity to weigh in before a final decision is
made,” Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., told the Chicago Sun-Times on Wednesday. –
Lynn Sweet https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/8/14/20806417/illinois-congressional-republicans-intent-on-blocking-rod-blagojevich-clemency
— Battle for the bench: State Supreme Court hopefuls tout credentials,
connections, compassion ahead of Dem slating Sitting Supreme Court Justice P.
Scott Neville could indeed have a fight ahead. He is one of seven candidates
actively running for the seat in next year’s election. – Rachel Hinton
(DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. My seeking to be appointed to
fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy resulted in some Milton
Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) members taking adverse actions
against me before and during MTRCC’s meeting yesterday evening. Which of the
other nine candidates do those MTRCC members want to be appointed? Do those
candidates want pot to be sold in Wheaton?) https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/8/14/20806255/illinois-supreme-court-cook-democratic-slating-neville-howse-reyes-epstein
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Communications problem hampers bipartisanship attempt – Bernard Schoenburg https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190814/bernard-schoenburg-communications-problem-hampers-bipartisanship-attempt (FROM THE ARTICLE:
Traditionally, the two political days at the State Fair are reserved for
parties to enthuse the base with the message. Certainly, on Wednesday, when
U.S. House Speaker NANCY PELOSI spoke at the Crowne Plaza to the Illinois Democratic
County Chairs’ Association brunch, it fit that script. And Thursday is GOP Day
at the fair. But freshman Democratic Gov. J.B. PRITZKER framed the picnic he
hosted (and paid for personally) at the Director’s Lawn at the State Fair as a
bipartisan event, and said he invited all lawmakers, including Republicans.
Well, House GOP Leader JIM DURKIN, R-Western Springs, said he never got an
invitation, and ELENI DEMERTZIS, his spokeswoman, said some others in the
caucus she checked with didn’t receive invitations either. . .Durkin said had
he received the invitation, he probably would have attended.)
AMERICAN THINKER
— Whistleblower: American Thinker was on Google’s blacklist of news sites –
Peter Barry Chowka (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who work the
hardest a) to stop me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending
them out and b) to stop everyone from reading those emails. They focus on
turning everyone against me. They a) reject planks in the Republican Party
platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those
like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican
Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like
me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they
cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed,
and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/whistleblower_american_thinker_was_on_googles_blacklist_of_news_sites.html
— A Shining City upon a Hill, Besieged – Veronika Kyrylenko https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/08/a_shining_city_upon_a_hill_besieged.html
ASSOCIATED PRESS
— ICE raids raise question: What about the employers? – NOMAAN MERCHANT
(DIERSEN: Are you employed? If so, how many illegals work for your employer?) https://apnews.com/e7113c50a6fd4d2688fc2f2b8a9a91cd
NBC NEWS
— El Paso, racism and rhetoric: The growing toll of bigotry in America For
some Americans who are members of minority groups, the intersection of hate and
violence has become a looming source of fear. – Janell Ross and Suzanne Gamboa
(DIERSEN: Conservatives are a minority in the Milton Township Republican
Central Committee (MTRCC), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC),
and Illinois Republican Party (IRP). One can see that by attending MTRCC,
DCRCC, and IRP meetings and events. Anti-conservatives are glorified and
praised at those meetings and events. Conservatives like me are ostracized and
even worse things.) https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/el-paso-racism-rhetoric-growing-toll-bigotry-america-n1042511
HR DRIVE
— Study: 21% of workers over 40 said they have experienced age bias – Valerie
Bolden-Barrett (DIERSEN: I am 70 years old. All my critics/opponents, all their
operatives, and all their dupes have always promoted age discrimination a)
because they want get rid of those who are older than they are and/or b)
because they want to curry favor with those who promote age discrimination.) https://www.hrdive.com/news/study-21-of-workers-over-40-said-they-have-experienced-age-bias/560780/
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Past and present candidates and elected officials who spoke at the Milton
Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) meeting Wednesday evening, August
14, 2019, at the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream included Almiron, Corrigan,
Diersen, Eckhoff, Fitch, Grant, Heidorn, Holder, Ives, Kachiroubas, Keller,
Kinzler, Krzyzewski, Larsen, McCluskey, McGowen, Monino, Seppelfrick, Walsh,
and Whelan. Meeting attendees included Baker, Bohn, Carlson, Caruso, Cooper,
Crane, Davis, Falbo, Fitzpatrick, Grant, Henry, Holan, A & R. Jorgensen,
Kachiroubas, Krzyzewski, Larsen, LeVan, Lofgren, Lollino, McCarthy, McNeily,
Muehlfelt, Nathwani, Rash, Ryan, Shaw, Smith, Tatro, Veenstra, and Zaruba.
Judge McCluskey announced his candidacy for the upcoming Judge George J.
Bakalis vacancy. Larsen reported on what DuPage County is doing concerning the
pot issue. Fitch reported on what Wheaton is doing concerning the West District
City Council vacancy and the pot issue. Sadly, its seems like the majority of
Republican Precinct Committeemen in Wheaton’s West District are not interested
in getting together and gathering information on the West District candidates,
hosting a candidate forum, or recommending any of the 10 candidates who have
applied to be appointed to fill the vacancy. Sadly, it seems like the majority
of Milton Township Republican Precinct Committeemen are not interested in
getting together and urging DuPage County, Wheaton, or Glen Ellyn to ban the
sale of pot. Sadly, it seems like the majority of Milton Township Republican
Precinct Committeemen side with my critics/opponents, their operatives, and
their dupes. They blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems,
and for everyone’s problems. They support those who slander and threaten me at
MTRCC meetings. They support those who focus on a) stopping me from putting
GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out and b) stopping everyone
from reading those emails. They support those who discourage Republican
candidates, elected officials, and organizations from helping sponsor Wheaton’s
Independence Day fireworks and parades. The focus on turning everyone against
me, including those who run the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream and those who ran
the Wheaton Bowl. They work harder against me and harder against other
conservatives than they have ever worked against any Democrat. – Dave Diersen http://www.gopillinois.com
FORM SWIFT
— Cease and Desist for Slander and Libel Letter Form (DIERSEN: I am
considering sending cease and desist letters to those MTRCC members and others
who slander/threaten me.) https://formswift.com/cease-and-desist-slander-and-libel-letter (FROM THE POSTING: A
cease and desist letter is used to stop a party from continuing a certain
activity. This letter will be used for any actions that involve defamation,
slander, or libel. A cease and desist letter such as this should include
specific details about the false statements that are defaming, slandering, or
libeling the sender. A cease and desist letter is a formal request to stop
another party from making harmful statements that may be damaging to your
personal reputation. The letter also lets the party know that you will
undertake appropriate legal action if they do not stop slander and libel
immediately.)
EFORMS
— Defamation (Slander/Libel) Cease and Desist Letter (DIERSEN: I am
considering sending cease and desist letters to those MTRCC members and others
who slander/threaten me.) https://eforms.com/cease-and-desist/defamation-slander/
(FROM THE POSTING: The defamation cease and desist letter is sent due to false
or erroneous claims that result in the defamation of character in an individual
or business entity. The letter should outline the specific statements that were
made and how they are affecting the reputation of the person or business.
Furthermore, a full retraction of the statements should be requested. If there
is no response by the other party or a retraction of the statements is
rejected, the harmed party should seek full damages for the falsehoods made.)
HERALD NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Bolingbrook board was blunt — no cannabis businesses in village
– ALEX ORTIZ https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/14/bolingbrook-board-was-blunt-no-cannabis-businesses-in-village/av0vrpj/ (FROM THE ARTICLE: The
village of Bolingbrook Board of Trustees voted Tuesday night to prohibit
cannabis business establishments within its boundaries. The trustees voted 5-1
in favor of the prohibition. Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar said he was in favor
of prohibiting cannabis businesses in the village and decried how the state
government passed the legislation to legalize it. “I philosophically have
a real problem with governments which have turned to drugs and gambling to
balance their budgets,” he said. “That’s what the state’s come
to.” The village’s ordinance cited the state’s Cannabis Regulation and Tax
Act, which allows municipalities to prohibit adult-use cannabis business
establishments. Ken Teppel, the village’s public safety director, spoke about
the Bolingbrook Police Department’s opposition to allowing cannabis businesses
in town. He also talked about the challenges posed to police departments in
other states that have already legalized recreational cannabis use, like
Colorado. For example, Teppel said cannabis businesses have been targets for
theft because they deal solely in cash to be in compliance with federal banking
laws. He added that, for police, it’s more difficult to investigate such crimes
without a paper trail. He also talked about other problems like black markets
developing around legal dispensaries, the high potency of the drug nowadays,
potential dangers with flammable materials used to grow the plant, and trying
to develop a test for impaired drivers who have used the drug. During public
comments, the opinions among the handful of residents who spoke were mixed. Trustee
Bob Jaskiewicz was the only “no” vote. He said it was a mistake to
not have a public hearing before holding a vote on the prohibition. “I
want us to consider other points as to why a dispensary would be a good
thing,” Jaskiewicz said. Claar told Jaskiewicz to take up the issue with
state legislators because, unlike other states, which held a referendum,
Illinois “chose to ignore the public” and didn’t ask voters. Claar
said lawmakers were already discussing a possible trailer bill to clarify and
fix issues with the initial law that passed. The mayor also made sure to
emphasize that the ordinance was only prohibiting commercial businesses selling
cannabis and not recreational use of the drug. Trustee Mary Alexander Basta
made the point that the ordinance could be revised in the future. Recreational
cannabis use and possession will be legal in Illinois starting Jan. 1, 2020.)
GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— Recreational Pot Up For Discussion In Glen Ellyn August 19 Do you think
recreational marijuana should be sold in Glen Ellyn? – Lisa Marie Farver
(DIERSEN: The Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) should pass
a resolution against the sale of pot in Milton Township and in the rest of
DuPage County like it passed a resolution against video gambling in 2009.
Republican Precinct Committeemen in Glen Ellyn should attend Glen Ellyn’s
meeting on August 19 and Republican Precinct Committeemen in Wheaton should
attend Wheaton’s meeting on August 26. They should call for banning the sale of
pot in their municipalities. Past and present MTRCC officers should attend the
aforesaid meetings and call for banning the sale of pot. At previous Wheaton
City Council meetings, Bob Cherry, B. J. Slinger, Tim Whelan, and I have called
for Wheaton to ban the sale of pot. At previous DuPage County Board meetings,
Dick Furstenau and I have called for DuPage County to ban the sale of pot in
the unincorporated parts of DuPage County.) https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/recreational-pot-discussion-glen-ellyn
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pelosi rips ‘Moscow Mitch’ at Gov Day in Illinois — but mum’s the word on
Dem controversies U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker to
try and bolster U.S. House candidates downstate on Wednesday as Democrats
celebrated their first Governor’s Day in five years. – Tina Sfondeles https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/14/20805690/nancy-pelosi-moscow-mitch-governors-day-j-b-pritzker
LISLE PATCH
— Lisle To Weigh Pros, Cons Of Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries Villagers
will talk about whether to allow recreational cannabis dispensaries in Lisle. –
Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: Today, Dick Furstenau and I urged the DuPage County
Board to ban the sale of pot in DuPage County unincorporated areas.) https://patch.com/illinois/lisle/lisle-weigh-pros-cons-recreational-cannabis-dispensaries
CITY OF WHEATON
— VIDEO: Planning Session 8-12-19 (DIERSEN: 120+ attended this Wheaton City
Council Roosevelt Road Corridor planning session Monday evening August 12,
2019. The 38 attendees who spoke included Jeffery Antonelli who is seeking to
be appointed to fill the Wheaton West District City Council vacancy. Several
speakers called for stopping any action toward rezoning until the vacancy is
filled. 12 of the 38 who spoke were voters in my precinct.) https://vimeo.com/353500063
DAILY CALLER
— After ICE Raids, US Citizens Flock To Jobs – KYLE HOOTEN (DIERSEN: GAO hired
me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female,
younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because
it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would
take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a
qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.) https://dailycaller.com/2019/08/13/ice-raids-jobs/
GOPUSA
— Hopeful prospective workers flood job fair after illegal aliens removed by
ICE raid (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified
Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.
IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority,
female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966
because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran
who would take the job.) http://www.gopusa.com/hopeful-prospective-workers-flood-job-fair-after-illegal-aliens-removed-by-ice-raid/
USA TODAY
— Job fair after ICE raids: Here’s who showed up for Koch Foods plant jobs –
Justin Vicory (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a
qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take
the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat,
minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me
in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or
veteran who would take the job.) https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/08/12/ms-ice-raids-koch-foods-job-fair-forest-who-how-many-applied/1990473001/
MEDIA POST
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Boomers Return To The High Times – George Simpson
(DIERSEN: How are you different from others? I have never used pot and I never
will use pot.) https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/339082/boomers-return-to-the-high-times.html (FROM THE ARTICLE:
Measured edibles will reintroduce THC to the sex, drugs and rock-and-roll
generation — who, by and large, gave up smoking dope as they had kids and
moved up the career ladder. I am already surrounded by seniors who get high
when they go to concerts, movies or even just watch the sunset. I know younger
folks who microdose in preparation for everything from writing a PowerPoint to
boarding a plane. I am fully cognizant of the argument that you should only get
high on life and that using THC is an escapist crutch to avoid reality. But as
edibles (and soon drinkables) spread across the nation, it will be a huge
improvement over those who abuse alcohol and become unbearably boorish. I can’t
wait to be one toke over the line, sweet Jesus (again).)
GAO
— GAO’s Professional Development Program – Watchdogs in Training (DIERSEN:
Were you an intern? GAO audits IRS. When I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980
when I was 31 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and
subordinated did not want me to transfer, but failing that, they wanted me to
transfer as a GS-4 Step 1 (currently $33,591/year) intern, that is, to suffer a
$60,001/year (64%) pay cut in today’s dollars. They painted what GAO Analysts
do as being a unique “trade or occupation.” They would not have done that if I
had been a Democrat, minority, female, or veteran. They viciously demonized,
denigrated, and condemned the fact a) that 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
$82,579-$93,592/year, b) that much of what IRS Revenue Officers do is similar
to what GAO Analysts do, c) that I had passed the CPA examination on my first
attempt in 1979, d) that I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, and e) that I
had almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from
DePaul. They were furious that I transferred with me almost 12 years of federal
seniority, 30 days of unused vacation days, and 130 unused sick days.) https://blog.gao.gov/2019/08/13/gaos-professional-development-program-watchdogs-in-training/
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— 120+ attend Wheaton City Council Roosevelt Road Corridor planning session
Monday evening August 12, 2019. The 38 attendees who spoke included Jeffery
Antonelli who is seeking to be appointed to fill the Wheaton West District City
Council vacancy. Several speakers called for stopping any action toward
rezoning until the vacancy is filled. 12 of the 38 who spoke were voters in my
precinct. – Dave Diersen http://www.gopillinois.com
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Solving suburbs’ vicious property tax cycle benefits all How to interrupt
and ultimately reverse the pattern is a complex question. Here are two steps
that would help. – ERIN ALEMAN https://www.chicagobusiness.com/forum-ideas-housing/solving-suburbs-vicious-property-tax-cycle-benefits-all
— In suburbs, spiral of decline becomes homeowners’ burden Many in Chicago
suburbs face collapsing home values and soaring property taxes. The predicament
stems from years of business and job losses, globalization and strained
municipal finances. – CASEY TONER https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-housing/suburbs-spiral-decline-becomes-homeowners-burden
— College consulting industry takes off despite scandals Recent incidents
involving parents gaming the system to get aid and admissions for their
college-bound students haven’t quelled the lucrative business. – LYNNE MAREK
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always
hinted/implied/argued/shouted that degrees from non-Ivy League universities
like NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT are worthless.) https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/college-consulting-industry-takes-despite-scandals
— Illinois Democrats worry about state census count The local lawmakers in the
U.S. congressional delegation signed a letter expressing concern that officials
are relying on the internet rather than field staff to count hard-to-reach
residents. – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: How many illegals have Illinois Democrats and
Illinois RINOs planted in your neighborhood, in your municipality, in your
township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?) https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/illinois-democrats-worry-about-state-census-count
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump’s Primary Advantage: No Real Competition Lack of a serious
primary-season challenge would allow the president to avoid the kind of bruising
battle that has hurt other incumbents – Gerald Sein (DIERSEN: Republican incumbents
should expect that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs who falsely claim
to be Republican will recruit primary challengers who are anti-Trump,
anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican,
anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people,
anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those
whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-big-advantage-no-serious-challenge-from-within-11565618460
— ‘Stop Mugging Grandma’ Review: Defying the Boomer Bashers – Daniel Akst
(DIERSEN: Are you a baby boomer? While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO
1980-1997, they focused on getting rid of GAO employees who were baby boomers,
and especially those who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and
who had not made GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently
$116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive
Service (currently $165,500) by age 40.) https://www.wsj.com/articles/stop-mugging-grandma-review-defying-the-boomer-bashers-11565651816
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Back from Central America, Chuy Garcia rips Trump The only Latino in
Illinois’ congressional delegation accuses Trump of “enabling white
supremacy” in El Paso, and says the president’s plans to keep immigrants
out actually will attract more. – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters
a) promote hatred against Trump and b) promote illegal immigration.) https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/back-central-america-chuy-garcia-rips-trump
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— All politics is local. It should be extremely important to you who represents
you in your municipality’s government. Residents of Wheaton’s West District
have been represented in Wheaton’s government by Todd Scalzo for the last 10
years, but Scalzo has resigned.
It would be great if the Milton Township Republican Central
Committee (MTRCC) would host a candidate forum for the seven Republican
candidates who are seeking appointment to fill Wheaton’s West District City
Council vacancy.
Those seven candidates are Edward Ahern, Jeffery Antonelli, Angela
Blatner, Dave Diersen, Nancy Harding, Mark Kmiecik, and Robert McNeily.
Hopefully, all of the aforesaid seven candidates will a) attend
MTRCC’s 7:00 PM Wednesday August 14, 2019 meeting at the Holiday Inn in Carol
Stream, b) announce their candidacies, c) and seek the support of the eighteen
Republican Precinct Committeemen who represent Wheaton’s West District.
Those eighteen Precinct Committeemen are Joseph Caruso, Dave
Diersen, Thomas Elsner, Arthur Grant, Ralph Hinkle, Marty Keller, John
Kocinski, Robert Krzyzewski, Michael Hinsdale, Jae Kwon, Robert Larsen, Connor
McCarthy, Robert McNeily, Ronald Menna, Elizabeth Tatro, James Ryan, Mark
Thomas, and Herbert Wehling.
Hopefully, MTRCC will gather relevant information about the
aforesaid seven candidates and provide that information to the aforesaid
eighteen Precinct Committeemen.
The goal of the candidate forum and providing information on the
candidates is to help the aforesaid eighteen Precinct Committeemen recommend to
Wheaton’s City Council the best possible candidate to be appointed to fill the
Wheaton West District City Council vacancy.
Many Republican candidates, elected officials, and party leaders
routinely attend MTRCC meetings. I hope that the following will attend MTRCC’s
August 14 meeting and a candidate forum if one is held: a) 6th Congressional
District candidates Jeanne Ives and Evelyn Sanguinetti; b) DuPage County
Recorder candidates Ron Almiron and Babette Holder; c) Wheaton’s mayor and City
Council members; d) Illinois officials including Amy Grant; e) DuPage County
officials including Robert Berlin, Fred Bucholz, Daniel Cronin, Pete DiCianni,
Grant Eckhoff, Timothy Elliott, Robert Grogan, Gwen Henry, Richard Jorgensen,
Christopher Kachiroubas, Robert Larsen, Paula McGowen, James Mendrick, Al
Murphy, Sean Noonan, Jeffrey Redick, Darlene Ruscitti, Timothy Whelan, and Jim
Zay; f) Milton Township officials including Sal Falbo, Chris Heidorn, Gail
Hinkle, Marty Keller, Chris LeVan, Gary Muehlfelt, David Molitor, John Monino,
and Yada Nathwani; g) Wheaton Park District officials including Michael Benard;
h) School District 200 officials; and i) College of DuPage officials including
Annette Corrigan, Christine Fenne, Heidi Holan, and Frank Napolitano.
It will be extremely interesting to see which of the seven
candidates are endorsed by which of the aforesaid candidates, elected
officials, and party leaders, and especially which candidates Ives and
Sanguinetti might endorse because they have served on Wheaton’s City Council. –
Dave Diersen http://www.gopillinois.com
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Red flag laws leave gun owners defenseless The evidence on whether red flag
laws succeed is mixed, and so far, there’s no firm evidence that these laws
prevent homicide. – Jacob Sullum (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, red flag
indicators include: gun owner, Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative,
patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, German American, and those whose
ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/8/8/20757359/red-flag-laws-mass-shootings-gun-legislation-el-pay-dayton-donald-trump-nra-violence
DAILY HERALD
— Join the debates over retail pot sales – Editorial (DIERSEN: If you want
your county and your municipality to be family friendly, please attend all the
upcoming county and municipal meetings, and during the public comment periods,
urge your county and your municipality to ban the sale of pot. I will be doing
that at DuPage County’s 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 13, 2019 board meeting. I have
already done that at DuPage County board’s most recent meeting and at Wheaton
City Council’s three most recent meetings. Please urge those who represent you
in your county and in municipality a) to get an ordinance amendment on the
agenda for the next meeting that bans the sale of pot and b) to vote for that
amendment.) https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190810/editorial-join-the-debates-over-retail-pot-sales
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump haters promote hatred against
Trump. https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190811/the-shaming-of-america
JOURNAL STANDARD
— Are you a name-caller? – John Borling (DIERSEN: I had the honor of helping
organize the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) 2003
Oktoberfest fundraiser and I organized the straw poll for U.S. Senate at that
event in which John Borling competed against Chirinjeev Kathuria, Andy McKenna,
Jim Oberweis, Steve Rauchenberger, Jack Ryan, and Jonathan Wright. About 600
attended that event and about 400 participated in the straw poll. Those who
sponsored tables, took out ads in the MTRCC directory, and/or contributed
auction items included the aforesaid candidates and Arndt, Birkett, Bolds,
Bucholz, Carlson, Carney, Cox, Cronin, Diersen, Dillard, Dwyer, Eckhoff,
Elsner, Falbo, Fawell, Flickinger, Glen Ellyn Republican Women, Gresk, Gumm,
Heidorn, Henry, Hinkle, Hultgren, Hyde, Illinois Center Right Coalition,
Illinois Republican Party, Jacobsen, Kachiroubas, Kilander, King, Kleeman,
Leston, Lofgren, Marquardt, Moore, Muehlfelt, B. Murphy, Olson, Pankau, Philip,
Pierotti, Pihos, Popejoy, Rasins, Roskam, Ruscitti, Russo, J. Ryan, P. Ryan,
Sandberg, Schillerstrom, Sender, R. Smith, Stern, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois,
Topinka, Wheaton Women’s Republican Club, Whelan, Zaruba, and Zay.) https://www.journalstandard.com/opinion/20190810/third-degree-are-you-name-caller
FOX NEWS
— Media go far beyond Trump Derangement Syndrome in attacking president – Dan
Gainor https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/dan-gainor-media-go-far-beyond-trump-derangement-syndrome-in-attacking-president
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Will your Republican township, ward, and county party
organizations hold straw polls at their upcoming fundraisers? In the past,
Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) straw polls at its
Oktoberfest fundraisers had a big impact and raised lots of money for MTRCC. I
organized those straw polls. MTRCC has not asked me to organize a straw poll
for its October 3, 2019 Oktoberfest fundraiser. Contested primary races include
Ives v. Sanguinetti and Almiron v. Holder.) https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/democrats-2020-iowa-state-fair-food-fried-mary-anne-marsh (FROM THE ARTICLE:
Beyond the fried food on a stick and the iconic Butter Cow, another big
attraction at the Iowa State Fair is the unscientific straw poll open to all
attending the fair. In 2015, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump ran away with the
poll. Hillary Clinton won the Iowa caucus and Trump came in a very close second
behind Ted Cruz. Trump and Clinton eventually faced one another in the general
election. This week’s straw poll is a reminder that the 2020 campaign is much
further along than most people, and even many candidates, realize. The fact is
elections — and the nomination process — are won in June, July and August.
With only 182 days until the Iowa caucuses, Warren and Harris are on the rise,
Biden and Sanders are fading, and the rest of the field is fried on a stick.)
FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— THE LEFT WEAPONIZES CHILDREN TO DEFEND ILLEGAL ALIENS – Daniel Greenfield
(DIERSEN: One could further say that the left weaponizes moderates, Democrats,
Libertarians, Greens, illegals, minorities, women, younger people, those who
have less money, LGBTQers, single people, non-Protestants, non-German
Americans, non-gun owners, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a
long time, etc. to get rid of conservatives, Republicans, U.S. citizens, Whites,
men, older people, those who have more money, married people, Protestants,
German Americans, gun owners, those whose ancestors have been in America for a
long time, etc.) https://www.frontpagemag.com/point/274583/left-weaponizes-children-defend-illegal-aliens-daniel-greenfield
FIVE THIRTY EIGHT
— Democrats’ Desire For Electable Candidates May Be Driven By Older Voters –
Erin Doherty (DIERSEN: How electable are you? Ever-increasingly, Democrats and
Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants,
and RINOs hint/imply/ argue/shout that the more of the following that you are,
the less electable that you are: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative,
patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German
American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a
long time. They hint/imply/ argue/shout that for the aforesaid reason and for
other reasons, I will not be selected to fill Wheaton’s West District City
Council vacancy.) https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/democrats-desire-for-electable-candidates-may-be-driven-by-older-voters/
POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to defeat Trump, Trump haters a)
illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America
illegally and b) illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally
stay in America illegally. Ever-increasingly, it is clear that Trump-haters a)
hate America and b) are using citizens of foreign countries to destroy
America.) https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/11/trump-immigration-2020-1456177
NEW YORK TIMES
— Quiz: Let Us Predict Whether You’re a Democrat or a Republican – Sahil
Chinoy (DIERSEN: According to this, you are more likely to be Republican if you
are White, Protestant (I was baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri
Synod Lutheran), heterosexual, male, married, non-poor, and over 42 years old
like me. Unlike me, you are more likely to be Democrat the more educated that
you are. I have a bachelor’s degree (1970), three master’s degrees (1976, 1980,
and 1997), six professional certifications (1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and
1997), and a professional license (1981). But all of the aforesaid are in
management, accounting, or finance. Unlike me, you are more likely be
Republican if you attend church services. I should write a book about
churchgoers in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County,
and in Illinois who demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me because I am not
a member of a church, I do not attend church services, and I do not give money
to a church like they do.) https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/08/opinion/sunday/party-polarization-quiz.html
— What Makes an American? – Jason DeParle (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the
following make it clear that they oppose assimilation: Democrats and Democrat
plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and
RINOs. Those who oppose assimilation have always a) worked very hard against me
and/or b) demonized, denigrated, and condemned German Americans.) https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/09/sunday-review/immigration-assimilation-texas.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: According to men-haters, a
common trait among mass killers is that they hate women. Ever-increasingly,
Democrats encourage women to hate men. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/10/us/mass-shootings-misogyny-dayton.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/10/opinion/sunday/trump-picture-baby-el-paso.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/10/opinion/sunday/labor-unions.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/10/opinion/hate.html
NEW YORK POST
— The New York Times modifies its motto to fit leftist agenda – Michael
Goodwin https://nypost.com/2019/08/11/the-new-york-times-modifies-its-motto-to-fit-leftist-agenda/
— ‘We’re all in the closet’: Trump’s Hamptons supporters go underground –
Isabel Vincent (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? I am. Have you gone underground
because of hatred of Trump? I have not. Consequently, ever-increasingly, the
Trump-haters in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in
Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois dismiss me,
belittle me, badmouth me, ostracize me, insult me, demonize me, denigrate me,
condemn me, and even worse things. If they thought that there was any chance
that the Wheaton City Council might appoint me to fill the West District City
Council vacancy, they would work even harder to destroy me. I should write a
book about those in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West
District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois a)
who are Trump-haters and b) who fear Trump-haters.) https://nypost.com/2019/08/11/were-all-in-the-closet-trumps-hamptons-supporters-go-underground/ (FROM THE ARTICLE: While
Trump attended two big-money fundraisers for the Republican Party and his 2020
re-election campaign at mansions in Southampton and Bridgehampton on Friday,
many of his East End supporters are eschewing the spotlight — especially after
last week’s calls for boycotts of billionaire Stephen Ross’ gyms because he
hosted the president. “We are all in the closet,” said a boutique owner in
Southampton who fears reprisals from his customers — most of them moneyed
Democrats — if he speaks openly about his allegiance to Trump. “It’s like you
have this disease and people want to run away from you.” A builder based in
Westhampton worried that his customers would boycott his services if he reveals
his support of the president. “People have really strong opinions here and if
you go around wearing a MAGA hat, you really need to fear physical violence,”
he said, adding the anti-Trump aggression comes mostly from summer residents.
Trump won 51.5 percent of the vote among year-round residents of Suffolk County
in the 2016 election, compared to 44.6 percent for Democrat Hillary Clinton. In
2008 and 2012, most of the county voted for Barack Obama. Despite the recent
shift, many of Trump’s core supporters fear speaking out, especially during the
summer months, when beachfront villages from Westhampton to Montauk are filled
with left-leaning visitors from New York City.)
THE WEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote Trump-haters. America-haters promote
America-haters. White-haters promote White-haters. Men-haters promote
men-haters. Rich people-haters promote rich people-haters. Protestant-haters
promote Protestant-haters. Conservative-haters promote conservative-haters.
Patriotic people-haters promote patriotic people haters. Republican-haters
promote Republican-haters. Older people-haters promote older people-haters.
Rich people-haters promote rich people-haters. Gun owner-haters promote gun
owner haters. German American-haters promote German American-haters. Those who
hate those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time promote those
who hate those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. https://theweek.com/articles/857873/dont-expect-grateful
BUSINESS 2 COMMUNITY
— Website Credibility: A 39-Point Checklist – Peep Laja (DIERSEN: Of course,
according to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes: me, my
GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and my www.gopillinois.com website
are NOT CREDIBLE. They stress that I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of
Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce (WCC) Government Affairs
Committee member, Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC)
webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee member,
American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) Midwest Chapter board
member, GAO employee, IRS employee, Firestone Stores employee, Post Office
employee, etc. They stress the adverse actions that TAPROOT, WCC, Illinois
Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, MTRCC, ICRC, AAPC,
GAO, IRS, Firestone Stores, Post Office, etc. have taken against me. They
stress that few if anyone came to my defense when the aforesaid organizations
and employers took adverse actions against me. I should write a book about my
critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes. They
hint/imply/argue/shout that they can viciously destroy any individual,
organization, company, or government that might come to my defense.) https://www.business2community.com/web-design/website-credibility-a-39-point-checklist-02224009
DAILY BEAST
— To Take Down Trump, Take to the Streets – Christopher Dickey (DIERSEN: How
soon, if not already, will Trump-haters in your neighborhood, in your precinct,
in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois
“take to the streets.” Will they picket the homes of a) Republican
Precinct Committeemen/Captains, b) officers of Republican township, ward, and
county party organizations, c) Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central
Committee members and their deputies, d) IRP officers, and/or e) the IRP
National Committeeman and IRP National Committeewoman? Obviously, the less
support that the aforesaid have shown for Trump, the less likely that they have
been or will be picketed. What rights do those who are picketed have to protect
themselves, protect their family members, and protect their property?) https://www.thedailybeast.com/to-take-down-trump-take-to-the-streets-7
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Diersen asks the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) to
host a candidate forum for the Republican Wheaton West District City Council
candidates at its 7:00 PM Wednesday August 14, 2019 meeting at the Holiday Inn
in Carol Stream, or alternatively, during the following 2 weeks.
The Republican candidates are Edward Ahern, Jeffery Antonelli,
Angela Blatner, Dave Diersen, Nancy Harding, Mark Kmiecik, and Robert McNeily.
Diersen asks MTRCC to provide relevant information about the aforesaid
candidates to its members who represent Republican voters in Wheaton’s West
District. Those MTRCC members are Joseph Caruso, Dave Diersen, Thomas Elsner,
Arthur Grant, Ralph Hinkle, Marty Keller, John Kocinski, Robert Krzyzewski,
Michael Hinsdale, Jae Kwon, Robert Larsen, Connor McCarthy, Robert McNeily,
Ronald Menna, Elizabeth Tatro, James Ryan, Mark Thomas, and Herbert Wehling.
The goal of the candidate forum and providing information on the
candidates is to help the aforesaid Wheaton West District MTRCC members recommend
the best possible candidate to be appointed to fill the Wheaton West District
City Council vacancy.
Many Republican candidates, elected officials, and party leaders
routinely attend MTRCC meetings. I hope that the following will attend MTRCC’s
August 14 meeting: a) 6th Congressional District candidates Jeanne Ives and
Evelyn Sanguinetti; b) DuPage County Recorder candidates Ron Almiron and
Babette Holder; c) Wheaton’s mayor and City Council members; d) Illinois
officials including Amy Grant; e) DuPage County officials including Robert
Berlin, Fred Bucholz, Daniel Cronin, Pete DiCianni, Grant Eckhoff, Timothy
Elliott, Robert Grogan, Gwen Henry, Richard Jorgensen, Christopher Kachiroubas,
Robert Larsen, Paula McGowen, James Mendrick, Al Murphy, Sean Noonan, Jeffrey
Redick, Darlene Ruscitti, Timothy Whelan, and Jim Zay; f) Milton Township
officials including Sal Falbo, Chris Heidorn, Gail Hinkle, Marty Keller, Chris
LeVan, Gary Muehlfelt, David Molitor, John Monino, and Yada Nathwani; g)
Wheaton Park District officials including Michael Benard; h) School District
200 officials; and i) College of DuPage officials including Annette Corrigan,
Christine Fenne, Heidi Holan, and Frank Napolitano.
Further, I ask MTRCC to brief its members at the meeting on
actions being taken to ban the sale of pot in DuPage County’s unincorporated
areas and in Wheaton, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, Lombard, Downers Grove,
Naperville, Warrenville, West Chicago, and the rest of the 38 municipalities in
DuPage County. – Dave Diersen http://www.gopillinois.com
DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Lombard Plan
Commission hereby provides notice that a public hearing will be conducted to
consider the following petition: The petitioner, the Village of Lombard, is
requesting text amendments to the following Section of Village Code, and other
relevant sections for clarity: 1.Amend Section 155.412(B) of the Village Code
to add “Cannabis Dispensing Facility operated in strict compliance with
State law applicable thereto” to the list of permitted uses in the O
Office District… https://marketplace.dailyherald.com/il/legals/notice-of-public-hearing-the-v/AC1E05A413c17075BFcK3h5C208B
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How a top chicken company cut off black farmers, one by one A USDA
investigator found Park Ridge-based Koch Foods violated a law governing meat
companies’ business practices. But the Trump administration has cut back
enforcing the law, and Koch hasn’t faced any penalty. – ISAAC ARNSDORF https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/how-top-chicken-company-cut-black-farmers-one-one
ALTON TELEGRAPH
— $20 million in state funding available for 2020 Census (DIERSEN: Illinois
Democrats and Illinois RINOs a) illegally encourage citizens of foreign
countries to illegally come to Illinois illegally and b) encourage those
illegals to be counted in the census. How many illegals have Democrats and
RINOs put in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your
township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?) https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/20-million-in-state-funding-available-for-2020-14294893.php
— MARCH 26, 2017 FLASHBACK: Lynn Robbins For Wheaton City
Council, West District: Patch Candidate Profile She is a construction project manager running
for Wheaton City Council, West District – Patrick Martin
WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Europe Poised to Put Warning Labels on Jewish-Made Products Legal decision
reminiscent of Holocaust-era boycotts of Jews – Adam Kredo (DIERSEN: Who
boycotts you? I should write a book about individuals, organizations,
companies, and governments in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s
West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in
Illinois who boycott me. They disapprove, despise, if not hate my demographics:
Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri
Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male,
old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, German American, federal retiree,
draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.) https://freebeacon.com/national-security/europe-poised-to-put-warning-labels-on-jewish-made-products/
NEW YORK TIMES
— May the SoulCycle Boycott Make Democracy Better – Editorial (DIERSEN: Who
boycotts you? I should write a book about individuals, organizations,
companies, and governments in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s
West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in
Illinois who boycott me. They disapprove, despise, if not hate my demographics:
Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri
Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male,
old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, German American, federal retiree,
draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.) https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/opinion/soulcycle-equinox-trump-castro.html
BLOOMBERG
— Slavery Reparations Draws 2020 Democrats as Race Rises as Issue – Jarrell
Dillard (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who hints/implies/argues/shouts the most that
others should pay reparations? ANSWER: Those who are anti-Trump,
anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican,
anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people,
anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those
whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-10/slavery-reparations-draws-2020-democrats-as-race-rises-as-issue
WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— Can Journalism Be Saved From the Tech Giants? A leading House Democrat has a
plan. – Grace Gedye (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the “tech giants”
are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic,
anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people,
anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders,
and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://washingtonmonthly.com/2019/08/09/can-journalism-be-saved-from-the-tech-giants/
IRISH CENTRAL
— 71% of IrishCentral readers say President Trump is inciting hatred in
America. (DIERSEN: What percent of the following groups “say President
Trump is inciting hatred in America:” those who are Trump supporters,
Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older,
non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in
America for a long time?) https://www.irishcentral.com/news/politics/trump-inciting-hate-america
LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Democrats use Iowa event to attack Trump, not one another – AP (DIERSEN: If
a candidate forum was held for Wheaton West District candidates, which
candidates would attack me? They would be the candidates who a) want pot to be
sold in Wheaton, b) oppose any kind of zoning changes on Roosevelt Road, c)
reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican
Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, d)
reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against
video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, e)
focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, f)
represent defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or g) are operatives or
dupes for the aforesaid.) https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2019-08-09/democrats-use-iowa-event-to-attack-trump-not-each-other
NEWS PRESS
— JUNE 22, 2018 FLASHBACK: The News-Press will vet candidates, dissect issues
but stop endorsing – Tom Hayden (DIERSEN: How deeply will the Daily Herald,
Suburban Life, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, etc. vet (questionnaires,
background checks and interviews) the 10 candidates to be appointed to fill the
Wheaton City Council West District vacancy? Will the aforesaid newspapers a)
conduct candidate forums and/or b) endorse one of those 10 candidates? What
endorsement criteria will they use?) https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2018/06/22/news-press-vet-candidates-dissect-issues-but-stop-endorsing/722444002/ (FROM THE ARTICLE: Two
weeks ago, the News-Press asked the community to weigh in on our process of
endorsing political candidates. The question was: To endorse or not to endorse?
The feedback was voluminous and passionate. Thirty-eight people wrote to say we
should stop endorsing candidates in various city, county, state and federal
races and 35 said we should continue. A common theme in most of the responses
was an appreciation for our diligence in vetting the candidates through
questionnaires, background checks and interviews. They wanted the information
to help them decide on whom should get their vote. We agree the most important
part of what we do — and we do it better than most — is going in-depth with the
candidates on the issues. Getting specific answers to and solutions for some of
our most critical issues, like water quality and the environment, affordable
and attainable housing, the mental health and opioid crisis, how to improve
education and build new schools, mean the most to people. That same information
also was vital for us in endorsing candidates.)
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Questions to ask candidates who want to fill Wheaton’s West District City
Council vacancy – Dave Diersen http://www.gopillinois.com
Why do you wish to be considered for an appointment to fill this
vacancy, please elaborate?
In your opinion, what are the three most important issues that
Wheaton needs to address in the next 2 years and how should those issues be
addressed, please elaborate?
What is your political affiliation, that is, what was the most
recent primary ballot that you cast – Republican
or Democrat, and what other actions have you taken that evidence your political
affiliation, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against banning the sale of pot in Wheaton, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against requiring employers in Wheaton to use E-Verify, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote dependency on government, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote dependency on charity, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote LGBTQ activity, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote abortion, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote mass/illegal immigration, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote vices including booze, gambling, and pot, please
elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote diminishment of First Amendment rights, please
elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote diminishment of Second Amendment rights, please
elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote patronage, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote political affiliation discrimination, please
elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote reverse discrimination, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote age discrimination, please elaborate?
What is your position on Wheaton’s East Roosevelt Road Corridor
Market Study/Comprehensive Plan Amendment, please elaborate?
How long have you lived in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in
Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois?
Since you have lived in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in
Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois, what you done that demonstrates
that you want the aforesaid to be prosperous and safe, please elaborate?
What is your work experience and how would it help you serve on
the City Council, please elaborate?
What is your education and how would it help you serve on the City
Council, please elaborate?
What are your professional certifications and licenses and how
would they help you serve on the City Council, please elaborate?
What professional associations are you a member of and how would
those memberships help you serve on the City Council, please elaborate?
If asked who would provide you with references, please elaborate?
How would you characterize your relationships with the following:
a) Wheaton’s mayor, City Council members, City Attorney, City Manager,
Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, City Planner,
City Engineer, etc.; b) Illinois officials including Amy Grant; c) DuPage
County officials including Robert Berlin, Fred Bucholz, Daniel Cronin, Pete
DiCaianni, Grant Eckhoff, Timothy Elliott, Robert Grogan, Gwen Henry, Richard
Jorgensen, Christopher Kachiroubas, Jean Kaczmarek, Robert Larsen, Paula
McGowen, James Mendrick, Al Murphy, Sean Noonan, Jeffrey Redick, Darlene
Ruscitti, Timothy Whelan, and Jim Zay; d) Milton Township officials including
Sal Falbo, Chris Heidorn, Gail Hinkle, Marty Keller, Chris LeVan, Gary
Muehlfelt, David Molitor, John Monino, and Yada Nathwani; e) Wheaton Park
District officials including Michael Benard; f) School District 200 officials;
g) College of DuPage officials including Annette Corrigan, Christine Fenne,
Heidi Holan, and Frank Napolitano, please elaborate?
Do the aforesaid take/return your phone calls, please elaborate?
How would you characterize your relationships with West District
Precinct Committeemen including Joseph Caruso, Dave Diersen, Arthur Grant,
Ralph Hinkle, Marty Keller, Robert Krzyzewski, Robert Larsen, Robert McNeily,
Ronald Menna, Elizabeth Tatro, Mark Thomas, and Herbert Wehling, please
elaborate?
Do the aforesaid take/return your phone calls, please elaborate?
Have you ever been elected to or appointed to a government and
political office, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever been arrested, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever pled guilty to crime or been convicted of a crime,
and if so, please elaborate?
Do you have any health problems that might impact your service on
the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?
Do you have any financial problems that might impact your service
on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?
Approximately, how much time per week do you have available to
devote to City Council duties?
Have you been a plaintiff or defendant in any litigation, and if
so, please elaborate?
Have you ever been delinquent with any type of taxes, and if so,
please elaborate?
Would you have any financial or other type of conflict of interest
if you served on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever filed bankruptcy, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever been fired, forced to resign, or forced to retire
from a job, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever done anything that submits you to blackmail, and if
so, please elaborate?
What demonstrates that if appointed, you will not be manipulated
or dominated, for example, that you are financially secure, please elaborate?
The following are typical city council functions (https://www.nlc.org/city-councils)
What experience do you have doing each of the following, please elaborate?
Review and approve the annual budget;
Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities;
Oversee performance of the local public employees;
Oversee effectiveness of programs;
Establish tax rates;
Enter into legal contracts;
Borrow funds;
Pass ordinances and resolutions;
Modify the city’s charter;
Regulate land use through zoning laws;
Regulate business activity through licensing and regulations;
Regulate public health and safety;
Exercise the power of eminent domain;
Communicate policies and programs to residents;
Respond to constituent needs and complaints; and
Represent the community to other levels of government.
