Tag: certified

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Democrats say “Deputies warned Francisco Oropeza, Texas mass shooting suspect, about shooting from his yard.”
https://abc7chicago.com/francisco-oropeza-cleveland-texas-shooting-shooter/13195996/
— Many women don’t know at what age fertility declines: Factors at play when trying to get pregnant. By age 40, women have a 44% chance of conceiving within a year. – Alex Meier and Eduardo Sanchez (COMMENT: My wife and married when I was 29 and she was 27. Because both of us had fertility problems, we gave up trying to have children. We did not adopt and we did not become foster parents. I should write a book about those who have used that against me the most.)
https://abc7chicago.com/women-fertility-age-rate-by-how-to-get-pregnant-infertility-awareness-week/13188786/

FOX32
— Democrats acknowledge that “Robbers swarm victims as they get out of their cars on Chicago’s South Side.”
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/robbers-swarm-victims-get-out-of-cars-chicago-south-side
— Democrats say “Chicago pastors march to help teens who led violent ‘takeover’ in city: ‘Moral and ethical thing to do’ Chicago pastor and activist Tavis Grant argued ‘it’s just not true’ that most teens are involved in crime in the city.”
https://www.foxnews.com/media/chicago-pastors-march-help-teens-who-led-violent-takeover-city-moral-ethical-thing-do

WGN RADIO
— Democrats say “Why GOP voters are so loyal to Trump.” While Trump was president, he did more to defend and advance the Republican Party platform than either Bush.
https://wgnradio.com/hill-politics/why-gop-voters-are-so-loyal-to-trump/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats acknowledge that “Police reports paint picture of latest violent disturbance in the Loop.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-cpd-downtown-ticktock-20230430-uri4777syfa4vkjmn7q7rbhdwi-story.html
— Democrats say “Thrilled gun shop owners weigh in on blocked weapons ban.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-gun-shop-owners-blocked-ban-20230429-s35s7cj32ra6fdqdbpwrcridcm-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: ‘There was a line outside the door:’)
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Emmett Till to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-emmett-till-mamie-till-mobley-christopher-benson-carolyn-bryant-page-20230430-7icu6hhgenghtbivwwgse7wy2u-story.html
— Democrats say “How to find the courage to quit your job.” I should write a book about all the many adverse actions that my Democrat superiors in the federal government took against me to get me to quit. They would not have taken any of those adverse actions a) if I had been a Democrat, female, and/or veteran, b) if I had not complained about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and c) if I had not become an active member in a class action lawsuit in 1988 when I was 40 years old that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune-sunday/20230430/281956022105900

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats say “Greyhound terminal makes departure plans” and asks “Will riders be kicked to the curb?”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/4/29/23691124/greyhound-terminal-harrison-street-sale-intercity-bus-travel-depaul-university-study-lee-bey-column
— Democrats say “Lawmakers shouldn’t rush to spend more money on flawed Peotone airport plan.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/4/29/23702803/peotone-airport-will-county-ohare-midway-midewin-tallgrass-prairie-environmental-impact-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats say “Biden plan aims to stem border migration as restrictions end.” But Democrats ever-increasingly promote mass/illegal immigration. RINOs have no problem with that because they want cheap labor.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230429/biden-plan-aims-to-stem-border-migration-as-restrictions-end

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in getting churches to promote LGBTQ. How much success have Democrats had getting your church to promote LGBTQ?
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2023/04/30/a-umc-church-in-springfield-joins-forces-with-reconciling-ministries-network/70156901007/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Why are there so many unwanted pregnancies?
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/opposition-to-abortion-doesn-t-stop-some-17995772.php

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— What percentage of teachers stay in schools through DuPage County year to year? (COMMENT: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, I took far fewer sick days than my Democrat coworkers.)
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/641936799-what-percentage-of-teachers-stay-in-schools-through-dupage-county-year-to-year
(FROM THE ARTICLE: About 62.2 percent of teachers in the county were absent 10 days or fewer in 2022, compared to 66 percent of teachers in the state.)

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Crystal Lake Library Sponsors Speaker to Help “People Leave the Violent Far-Right” (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me the most as being far-right. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/04/28/crystal-lake-park-district-sponsors-speaker-to-help-people-leave-the-violent-far-right/
— Crystal Lake Library Speaker Planning to Help “People Leave the Violent Far-Right” Canceled
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/04/29/200541/
— Reflecting on Smoking – 1950-2023 (COMMENT: Tragically, my parents and my brother were heavy smokers.)
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/04/30/reflecting-on-smoking-1950-2023/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly call you an extremist if you do not share their hatred against Trump. I should write a book about those who have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me the most as being an extremist. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/apr/29/biden-sticks-attacks-maga-extremism-abortion-restr/
— White House says GOP’s debt limit bill would nix 2k border patrol agents, 81k VA health jobs – Haris Alic (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years, virtually all my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were Democrats. They were always furious about Republican-led budget cuts. They always took their anger against Republicans out on me.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/apr/29/white-house-says-gops-bebt-limit-bill-will-nix-2k-/
— GAO high-risk list is a good start to help stop government waste and fraud – Editorial (COMMENT: The Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997 wasted my career and forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/apr/28/editorial-gao-high-risk-list-is-good-start-to-help/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Thousands of immigrants cross into Texas as cartels push disinformation – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigrations/thousands-migrants-cross-into-texas-cartels-push-disinformation
— Almost 75% of millennials live paycheck to paycheck. Some 65.5% of Generation Z consumers and 64.2% of Generation X are also reportedly living the same way with only 49.5% of baby boomers and older among those doing the same. – Jenny Goldsberry (COMMENT: What helped you avoid having to live paycheck to paycheck? For me, it was a) my avoiding vices, b) my taking bad jobs that my peers refused to take, and c) my earning college degrees, professional certifications, and a professional license.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/75-millennials-paycheck-to-paycheck
— Yes, pro-life can mean pro-birth control – Kimberly Ross
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/yes-pro-life-can-mean-pro-birth-control
— Democrats have become more extreme on abortion, while Republicans stay the same – Timothy P. Carney (COMMENT: I should write a book those a) on the right of me on abortion and b) those on the left of me on abortion who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/democrats-have-become-more-extreme-on-abortion-while-republicans-stay-the-same
— Anna Giaritelli talks about the future of illegal immigration – Jenny Goldsberry (COMMENT: My critics/opponents reject the immigration plank in the Republican Party platform. I should write a book about them. I would focus on those who hate unions and who want cheap labor.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/anna-giaritelli-talks-future-illegal-immigration-title-42-ends
— To crack down on illegal drugs, Congress must update border technology – Robert Watt (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes reject the illegal drugs plank in the Republican Party platform. I should write a book about them. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/to-crack-down-on-illegal-drugs-congress-must-update-border-technology

NEW YORK POST
— Pro-DeSantis ad casts him as Trump’s replacement: ‘Not backing down’ – Mary Kay Linge
https://nypost.com/2023/04/29/pro-desantis-ad-casts-him-as-trumps-replacement/
— 5 dead after confronting still-at-large Texas gunman firing AR-15 as baby slept: ‘Basically executed them’ – Rich Calder and MaryAnn Martinez
https://nypost.com/2023/04/29/5-dead-in-texas-shooting-armed-suspect-with-ar-15-at-large/
— Democrats do Dianne Feinstein dirty, but have not done the same to Biden — yet – Michael Goodwin
https://nypost.com/2023/04/29/democrats-do-dianne-feinstein-dirty-but-have-not-done-the-same-to-biden/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The shriveling of blue states accelerates – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/04/the_shriveling_of_blue_states_accelerates.html

BREITBART
— Texas Manhunt Underway for Mexican Migrant Wanted in Alleged Killing of 5 Honduran Neighbors – BOB PRICE
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/04/29/texas-manhunt-underway-for-mexican-migrant-wanted-in-alleged-killing-of-5-honduran-neighbors/

DAILY CALLER
— Fox News Ratings Rapidly Decline Amid Tucker Carlson Exit – COREY WALKER (COMMENT: More and more and more companies make it clear that they are no longer in business to make money, but instead, to advance the Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green party platforms.)
https://dailycaller.com/2023/04/28/fox-news-ratings-decline-tucker-carlson/
— Elon Musk Explains The ‘Woke Mind Virus’ To Bill Maher – HAROLD HUTCHISON
https://dailycaller.com/2023/04/29/elon-musk-woke-mind-virus-bill-maher/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Dead Migrants, Dead Americans: Pro-Border Security Rally Highlights Scourge of Cartels and Fentanyl – Virginia Allen
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/04/29/dead-migrants-dead-americans-pro-border-security-rally-highlights-scourge-cartels-fentanyl/

EPOCH TIMES
— The Aftermath of Woke Bud Light: The Consumer Has Spoken – BEAU DAVIDSON
https://www.theepochtimes.com/the-aftermath-of-woke-bud-light-the-consumer-has-spoken_5161185.html

GOPUSA
— House Democrats Expelled After Protesting Equal Rights Amendment In Senate
https://www.gopusa.com/house-democrats-expelled-after-protesting-equal-rights-amendment-in-senate/
— The Ruling Class’s Stalinist Purge (COMENT: I should write a book about members of the ruling class in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.gopusa.com/the-ruling-classs-stalinist-purge/
— No, Joe Biden, America’s Kids Do Not Belong To The To State
https://www.gopusa.com/no-joe-biden-americas-kids-do-not-belong-to-the-to-state/

FEDERALIST
— How Far Will Corporate Media Go To Cover For And Re-Elect Joe Biden? – JONATHAN S. TOBIN
https://thefederalist.com/2023/04/28/how-far-will-corporate-media-go-to-cover-for-and-re-elect-joe-biden/
— How Democrats’ Push For Electric Cars Endangers National Security – PAUL GILBERT (COMMENT: My critics/opponents are anti-car, and especially anti-American nameplate car, and especially anti-muscle car, and especially anti-Corvette. I should write a book about them. I have owned an American nameplate car since 1964, a muscle car since 1966, a Corvette since 1971, and two Corvettes since 2005.)
https://thefederalist.com/2023/04/28/how-democrats-push-for-electric-cars-endangers-national-security/

FOX NEWS
— President Biden slams ‘MAGA Republicans’ as the ‘real problem’ at DNC reception. – Landon Mion (COMMENT: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois a) who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican, b) who have lots religious, government, political, and/or financial clout, and c) who demonize, denigrate, and condemn MAGA Republicans.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/president-biden-slams-maga-republicans-real-problem-dnc-reception

HOT AIR
— When a paper on meritocracy can’t be published because of “hurtfulness” – BEN ZEISLOFT
https://hotair.com/headlines/2023/04/29/when-a-paper-on-meritocracy-cant-be-published-because-of-hurtfulness-n547171

PJ MEDIA
— Another Mass Shooting in Texas and — Once Again — the Shooter (Francisco Oropeza) Isn’t a Drooling Redneck in a MAGA Hat – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/kevindowneyjr/2023/04/29/another-mass-shooting-in-texas-and-once-again-the-shooter-isnt-a-drooling-redneck-in-a-maga-hat-n1691508

REAL CLEAR EDUCATION
— Equity and the Race to the Bottom – Jack Miller (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes reject the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform. I should write a book about them. I would focus on those a) who have directly personally benefited from race and/or gender based preference giving and/or b) who want to directly personally benefit from race and/or gender based preference giving. For example, a) to get leadership positions in Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and/or Illinois Republican Party and/or b) to get support to run for government offices.)
https://www.realcleareducation.com/articles/2023/04/28/equity_and_the_race_to_the_bottom_110853.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Over the last few years, the rallying cry of “woke” activists has become “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (often abbreviated to DEI). There is little reason to object to such principles on the surface. After all, America was founded on the principle that all people are created equal. Unfortunately, the meaning of words can change over time. Rather than the Founders’ vision of equal opportunity for all, the use of the word “equity” today denotes equal outcomes for all. The implementation of this “equity agenda,” however well-intentioned, will lead to terrible consequences.)

REASON
— Washington’s ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Will Be as Impotent as Most Gun Laws. Once again, firearm-averse legislators chase after a restriction-averse public. – J.D. TUCCILLE (COMMENT: My critics/opponents reject the Second Amendment plank in the Republican Party platform. I have owned rifles and shotguns since I was in high school. I have had a FOID card since I was 20 years old in 1968. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who fight the Second Amendment plank in the Republican Party platform the most.)
https://reason.com/2023/04/28/washingtons-assault-weapons-ban-will-be-as-impotent-as-most-gun-laws/

TPUSA
— Defining ‘Wokeism’ — How It Has Permeated Society And How To Fight It – Lauren Chen
https://www.tpusa.com/live/defining-wokeism-how-it-has-permeated-society-and-how-to-fight-it

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Media Blames Black Problems on ‘Racism’ to Deflect from Actual Culprit – The Legacy of Liberalism – Richard Moss (COMMENT: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs ever-increasingly shout at Blacks, and at everyone else, that they should blame their problems on those who are heterosexual, conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-poor, married, childless, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.westernjournal.com/op-ed-media-blames-black-problems-racism-deflect-actual-culprit-legacy-liberalism/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrats say “Trump, Fox News have a new point of tension: Tucker Carlson.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/3978437-trump-fox-news-have-a-new-point-of-tension-tucker-carlson/

CNN
— Democrats say “‘He could be anywhere now:’ Search continues for Texas man (Francisco Oropeza) suspected of killing his neighbors after being asked to stop firing his rifle outdoors.”
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/30/us/cleveland-texas-shooting-sunday/index.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Wilson Paz, the Honduras director general of migrant protection, confirmed to CNN that all five victims are Honduran. Honduras’ foreign minister, Enrique Reina, said on social media, “We demand that the full weight of the law be applied against those who are responsible for this crime,” adding that the Honduran consulate in Houston is making contact with the families of the victims as it learns more about the investigation.)
— Democrats say “Neighbors asked a man (Francisco Oropeza) to stop firing a rifle outside. He then opened fire on them, killing 5 people.”
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/29/us/cleveland-texas-shooting/index.html

ABC NEWS
— Democrats will use the Francisco Oropeza Cleveland, Texas AR-15 mass shooting to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/5-dead-texas-shooting-suspect-armed-ar-15/story?id=98957271
https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/5-fatally-shot-suspect-armed-ar-15-texas-98959972
— Democrats say “Tucker Carlson was a powerful conservative and a friend to Donald Trump” and ask “Why is he out at Fox News?”
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-30/what-happened-to-tucker-carlson-at-fox-news/102267878

ABC HOUSTON
— Democrats say “Surviving homeowner says he ‘can’t believe it’ following gunman’s rampage in Cleveland Texas.”
https://abc13.com/cleveland-texas-shooting-mass-killing-neighbor-fires-ar-15-francisco-oropeza-wanted/13196710/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A judge has issued an arrest warrant for Oropeza and assigned a $5 million bond. Officials describe Oropeza as a Hispanic man who is 5 feet 8 inches tall. He was last seen wearing jeans, a black shirt, and work boots. He has a goatee and short black hair, investigators said. The FBI is assisting the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office in the search for Oropeza. As the search continued, according to Capers, a cellphone that Oropeza reportedly used to be “in communication with officials” was found along with clothing that had been abandoned. Oropeza was said to have fled the area on foot or a bicycle. Officials used tracking dogs to find his scent but lost eventually lost track. Investigators believe Oropeza is armed and dangerous and considers him a threat to the community.)

NEWSWEEK
— Democrats say “Florida Governor Ron DeSantis can offer the GOP a potential eight years in power as opposed to former President Donald Trump’s four.”
https://www.newsweek.com/ron-desantis-gives-gop-this-major-advantage-over-trump-ken-cuccinelli-1797519

YAHOO
— Democrats say “GOP uses state capitol protests to redefine insurrection.”
https://news.yahoo.com/gop-uses-state-capitol-protests-040719393.html
— My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes reject the traditional marriage plank in the Republican Party platform. I should write a book about them and the adverse actions that they have taken against me. I would focus on those who have never been married, who have/had major marital problems, and/or who are divorced. I would focus on those who hypocritically attribute all my successes in life since 1978 to my being in a traditional marriage since 1978. I a) passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, b) transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980, c) completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, d) passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, e) became a licensed CPA in 1981, f) got promoted by GAO in 1986, f) earned four job-related professional certifications between 1990 and 1997, and g) earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997. In my defense, I a) earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, b) bought real estate in 1972, 1974, and 1976, and c) bought new cars in 1966, 1967, 1968, 1971, and 1974.)
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/what-do-people-mean-when-they-refer-to-traditional-marriage-its-clear-that-its-code-lgbtq-activists-say-182050841.html
— Democrats will use the Francisco Oropeza Cleveland, Texas mass shooting to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://news.yahoo.com/gun-safety-advocates-express-horror-191837559.html
— Democrats say “Biden Torches Fox News, Tucker Carlson At White House Correspondents’ Dinner.”
https://news.yahoo.com/biden-torches-fox-news-tucker-040025109.html

MSN
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-right-s-demonization-of-campus-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-programs-must-end/ar-AA1axWz8

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats ask “Can the Meritocracy Survive Without the SAT?” My getting an ACT score of 24 was a big reason why UIC accepted me in 1966.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/29/opinion/sat-college.html
— Democrats say “Biden Would End His Second Term at 86” and ask “What Could That Mean for His Brain and Body?” and say “Experts weigh in on octogenarian health.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/well/live/biden-president-age-health-2024.html

MIAMI HERALD
— Democrats ask “Is DeSantis a hometown hero in this Florida city or just someone who lived there?” What have you done in your municipality? In Wheaton, since 1978, I have a) helped elect Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000, b) raised money from Republicans to help sponsor Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2019, c) fought the increased sale of booze, d) fought the sale of pot, e) fought video gambling, f) helped force Wheaton to force Comcast to carry Fox News Channel, g) fought for improvements in the park in my precinct since 2001, h) fought for improved electric service in my precinct, i) fought opposition to teardowns, j) fought the promotion of homelessness, k) sued Wheaton over its approving a woefully deficient stormwater drainage plan for my subdivision and for failing to enforce building and construction codes, l) fought the installation of a traffic signal at President and Harrison, m) etc.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article274714596.html

DAILY JOURNAL
— Embrace your own personal responsibility – Toby Moore (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, the operatives, and their dupes reject the personal responsibility plank in the Republican Party platform. The more of the following that you are, that more that they blame you for their problems: heterosexual, conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-poor, married, childless, non-veteran, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about those who blame me and who blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/moore-embrace-your-own-personal-responsibility/article_36236a58-e3b6-11ed-8730-b7fd9fc62e7c.html

NEWS18
— Democrats will use the Francisco Oropeza Cleveland, Texas AR-15 mass shooting to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.news18.com/world/owned-by-20-us-gun-owners-designed-to-kill-quickly-used-in-texas-shooting-all-about-ar-15-rifle-7681441.html

WFIN
— With Biden as oldest US president in re-election bid, health experts call for ‘complete transparency’
https://wfin.com/fox-health-news/with-biden-as-oldest-us-president-in-re-election-bid-health-experts-call-for-complete-transparency/

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Democrats say “The IRS is hiring special agents prepared to use ‘deadly force’ if needed and is paying up to $95,000.” In 1971, when I was 22 years old, because I had not taken enough accounting courses, IRS did not offer me a Revenue Agent job. Instead, IRS offered me a Revenue Officer job. I forever regret a) not majoring in accounting at UIC 1966-1968 and at NIU 1969-1970 and b) not taking graduate accounting courses at DePaul 1972-1976. I had even less confidence in myself back then. I erroneously thought that I could never pass the CPA examination. But I did pass the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old. But by then, because of my terrible demographics, I was far too old to have a successful career in accounting.
https://www.businessinsider.com/irs-hiring-special-agents-prepared-use-deadly-force-2023-4

MONTANA STANDARD
— Summer jobs are plentiful for teens who want to work. – Steve Rosen (COMMENT: What motivated you to take summer jobs? For me, it was to earn money a) to buy a used car in 1964 when I was 16 years old to get to/from work in Chicago Heights and classes at Crete-Monee High School, b) to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966 to get to/from jobs and classes at UIC, c) to pay for my UIC expenses 1966-1968, d) to buy a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967 to get to/from classes at UIC and my Park Forest Post Office job, d) to buy a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968 to get to/from classes at NIU and my Park Forest Post Office job, and e) to pay for my NIU expenses 1969-1970. I did yard work during the summers of 1962 and 1963. I delivered newspapers during the summers of 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, and 1966. I washed dishes during the summer of 1965. I cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline during the summer of 1966. I delivered mail during the summers of 1967, 1968, and 1969.)
https://mtstandard.com/ap/business/kids-and-money-summer-jobs-are-plentiful-for-teens-who-want-to-work/article_dbe944e3-a9e2-5dd6-925a-a8be959054f8.html

MERCURY NEWS
— Paying for college – Jill Schlesinger (COMMENT: Did you have to work your way through college? I did. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/04/24/jill-on-money-paying-for-college-2/

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
— 3 Ways to Boost Self-Confidence – Mark Travers Ph.D. (COMMENT: When I was younger, I had even less self-confidence than I have today. I forever regret a) not majoring in accounting at UIC 1966-1968 and at NIU 1969-1970 and b) not taking graduate accounting courses at DePaul 1972-1976. I erroneously thought that I could never pass the CPA examination. But I did pass the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old. But by then, because of my terrible demographics, I was far too old to have a successful career in accounting.)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202206/3-ways-boost-self-confidence

UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU
— Social, Economic, Housing and Demographic Profiles of Your Congressional District – David Raglin (COMMENT: In the Illinois 3rd Congressional District, I am one of a) 318,198 who are White, b) 356,397 who are male, c) 57,697 who are 65-74 years old, d) 505,772 born in the United States, e) 409,240 born in Illinois, f) 67,217 of German ancestry, g) 642,366 who lived in the same house a year ago, h) 181,633 who are not in the workforce, i) those who live in 153,719 owner-occupied homes, j) those who live in 22,899 homes valued at $500,000 to $999,999, k) those who live in 51,542 homes without a mortgage, l) those in 47,113 households with $100,000 to $149,999 income, m) 630, 280 who have health insurance coverage, and n) 62,933 who have a graduate or professional degree. How many registered voters are there in the district and how many of them are a) Democrats and b) Republicans?)
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/01/district-profiles-of-118th-congress.html

LINKED IN
— What does an analyst do? (COMMENT: I worked for GAO as an analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $109,732-$142,650/year. While I worked for GAO, I a) completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, b) passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt, c) became a licensed CPA, d) became a Certified Fraud Examiner, Government Financial Manager, Financial Services Auditor, and Forensic Accountant, d) served for 13 years on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter, and e) earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT. I worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer for almost 9 years before that, the last 5 1/2 years at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $92,279-$104,583/year. Much of what IRS Revenue Officers do is similar to what GAO Analysts do. They gather and analyze financial information to collect delinquent taxes. While I worked for IRS, I a) earned an MBA from Loyola and b) passed the CPA examination on my first attempt.)
https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/resources/how-to-hire-guides/analyst/job-description
(FROM THE POSTING: An analyst gathers, interprets, and uses complex data to develop actionable steps that will improve processes and optimize results. Day-to-day, it’s an analyst’s job to assess company and client needs, review robust information, and analyze it, looking for trends or areas for improvement. They must then deliver that information to stakeholders, and use it to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of a service, product, or system. Many industries hire analysts to monitor the results of their business functions or help develop new ones.)

CHINA TODAY
— Communists decry that gun sales surge in the United States. The only reason why foreign countries have not yet succeeded in invading, infesting, conquering, and destroying the United States is that so many of its citizens own so many firearms and own so much ammunition. Ever-increasing, those who want to destroy America fight to outlaw AR-15s.
https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/25/WS64470540a310b6054facf83d.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A growing number of Americans, especially women and people of color, are buying guns on a large scale nationwide, with many making their first gun purchases, CNN reported on Saturday.)