August 18 Evening Edition

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— Illinois State Senator hosts mock assassination of President Trump – DOUG E. IBENDAHL
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14782

NBC5
— Trump Dismisses Worries of Recession, Says Economy Is Strong A strong economy is key to Trump’s reelection prospects – Kevin Freking (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.) 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Trump-Economy-Recession-552230621.html
— Shell Workers Would Have Lost Pay If They Missed Trump Speech at Plant
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/#552542551

WGN TV
— Stars ‘aligned’ for proposed airport in suburban Chicago, expert says – AP
https://wgntv.com/2019/08/18/stars-aligned-for-proposed-airport-in-suburban-chicago-expert-says/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow tries to downplay recession fears: ‘We’re doing pretty darn well’ – AP (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-nw-trump-larry-kudlow-recession-fears-20190818-tdp4yvjsgncylou4ma2gqijyeu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Chicago should landmark sign at Trump Tower. Efforts to remove the Trump Tower sign are futile. But what if the city preserves it, as a somber reminder of what happened to our great country?”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/8/18/20806908/trump-tower-sign-chicago-landmark-steinberg
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: BGA disagrees with Kinzinger on handguns and assault weapons.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/18/20809281/fact-check-adam-kinzinger-politifact-claim-handguns-assault-weapons-murder

DAILY HERALD
— Wauconda group to talk marijuana sales
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190818/wauconda-group-to-talk-marijuana-sales

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Township consolidation law may be first of many government reduction efforts – Rebecca Anzel 
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190818/township-consolidation-law-may-be-first-of-many-government-reduction-efforts

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— All-powerful Madigan catching heat from multiple angles – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/jim-dey-all-powerful-madigan-catching-heat-from-multiple-angles/article_14f61adb-b7be-5a9d-bbdd-86f9209c1014.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame Republicans for gun violence.
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/suburban-voters-are-pressuring-republicans-to-act-on-guns

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Ted Cruz: New York Times ‘destroying itself’ with ‘Trump hatred’ Editor reportedly discussed pivot from Russia to racism in staff meeting – Valerie Richardson (DIERSEN: Currently, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes slander me as being someone who harasses people.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/18/ted-cruz-new-york-times-destroying-itself-trump-ha/
— Trump accuses New York Times of leading ‘Racism Witch Hunt’ after newsroom leak – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/18/donald-trump-accuses-new-york-times-leading-racism/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Open Borders? The EU Has Hundreds of Miles of Walls Those who argue against Trump’s immigration policies by looking abroad are in serious error. – BILL WIRTZ 
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/open-borders-the-eu-has-hundreds-of-miles-of-walls/

DAILY CALLER
— Shell Employees Were Told To Attend Trump Speech Or Not Get Paid – PAULINA LIKOS
https://dailycaller.com/2019/08/18/shell-employees-trump-speech-not-get-paid/

WORLD NET DAILY
— Supreme question: Can businesses force men to dress as men? ‘Unfair to women and girls, and puts employers in difficult situations’ – Bob Unruh
https://www.wnd.com/2019/08/supreme-question-can-businesses-force-men-to-dress-as-men/
— CIVIL WAR IS PREFERABLE TO A DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT Erik Rush asserts, ‘the party now represents America’s garbage’
https://www.wnd.com/2019/08/civil-war-is-preferable-to-a-democratic-president/

THE HILL
— Trump again lashes out at NY Times, claims it’s going on a ‘racism witch hunt’ – JUSTIN WISE 
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/457845-trump-again-lashes-out-at-ny-times-claims-its-going-on-a-racism-witch-hunt
— White House offers reassurances amid recession fears as 2020 candidates sound alarm – ZACK BUDRYK (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/457871-white-house-offers-reassurances-amid-recession-fears-as-2020

NEW YORK TIMES
— In Economic Warning Signals, Trump Sees Signs of a Conspiracy – Maggie Haberman (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/18/us/politics/trump-economy-recession.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Isn’t the One Dividing Us by Race He hardly mentions it, while his adversaries are obsessed with ‘whiteness’ and ‘white privilege.’ – Heather Mac Donald
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-isnt-the-one-dividing-us-by-race-11566158729

YELLOWHAMMER NEWS
— Opposition research: When is the right time for a campaign to attack their opponents? – Brad Presnall (DIERSEN: What do you say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to get information to use against me? Should I expose them?) 
https://yellowhammernews.com/opposition-research-when-is-the-right-time-for-a-campaign-to-attack-their-opponents/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) should follow it by-laws concerning censure. MTRCC officers should never allow MTRCC members to constructively censure MTRCC members. MTRCC officers should never allow MTRCC members to badmouth, belittle, dismiss, disparage, defame, demonize, denigrate, condemn, insult, slander, or threaten any MTRCC member. – Dave Diersen 
http://www.gopillinois.com

(FROM MTRCC BY-LAWS: Section 5 Misbehavior and Censure — Upon petition of not less than five (5) Voting Members, the Chairman shall direct the Policy Committee to convene a special meeting to consider allegations of misbehavior of any Committeeman in the fulfillment of their office or as a member of the organization. The Policy Committee shall thereafter within thirty (30) days, meet with the concerned Committeeman in relation to the matters charged in the petition, conduct such investigation as it deems necessary and make a report of its findings and recommendations to the Chairman. Upon the finding that the alleged misbehavior has been prejudicial to the best interest of the Republican Party and upon recommendation of the Policy Committee and the Executive Committee, the Chairman shall issue a letter of censure to the concerned Committeeman; provided that no member shall be censured without concurrence of two-thirds of the membership present at any regular or special meeting preceded by fifteen (15) days written notice to all members of the action contemplated. Any member to who a letter of censure is issued shall be ineligible to participate as a voting member of any meeting or other activity authorized by these By-Laws for a period of one year unless earlier restored to good standing by announcement of the Chairman, or by two-third’s vote of the membership present at any meeting. SEE: http://www.miltongop.org/about-mtrcc/by-laws)

August 18 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20190818/worried-about-a-recession-protect-yourself-but-dont-panic
— New law bans salary questions in job interviews. What to say if you’re asked anyway. – Jena McGregor (DIERSEN: In today’s dollars, my ending GS-13 Step 10 GAO salary in 1997 was $127,654. In today’s dollars, my ending GS-12 Step 5 IRS salary in 1980 was $93,592.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20190818/new-law-bans-salary-questions-in-job-interviews-what-to-say-if-youre-asked-anyway

— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Headlines are hard to write – but easy to second-guess – Jim Baumann (DIERSEN: You see “DIERSEN HEADLINE:” in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails when the actual article title is especially outrageous/misleading. Ever-increasingly, those who write headlines and those who write articles are Trump-haters. Trump-haters should officially proclaim that they are Trump-haters.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190817/grammar-moses-have-you-ever-dissected-a-headline

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Democratic divide in Iowa: Will ‘Medicare for All’ and free college appeal to rural voters or send them back to Trump in 2020? – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-2020-democrats-court-rural-voters-iowa-20190816-qjkglb6k3rc6ng2xyi22iseq4a-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-immigrants-public-charge-cepeda-20190818-g533gmk2dreahonwg3klzwm4im-story.html
— Why I hate those back-to-school stories – John Kass (DIERSEN: I spent 4 years (1966-1970) as a full-time college student and 19 years (1971-1983 and 1992-1997) as a part-time college student.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-back-to-school-kass-20190816-nseyfkn77raoxdiyksioxiksxy-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— With some blunt talk, GOP candidates take on Durbin – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190817/bernard-schoenburg-with-some-blunt-talk-gop-candidates-take-on-durbin

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Records request yields Winnebago County Twitter, Instagram passwords – Isaac Guerrero (DIERSEN: Of course, because of the ever-increasing hatred that my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonstrate against me, I will submit a FOIA request to Wheaton for all communications that Wheaton has received concerning me.) 
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20190817/records-request-yields-winnebago-county-twitter-instagram-passwords

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— State fair political days over for another year. Happy? – Doug Finke
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190817/statehouse-insider-state-fair-political-days-over-for-another-year-happy

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL COURIER
— How hate speech and threats turn violent quickly – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred against individuals, against organizations, against companies, against governments, and against countries that do not hate Trump.)
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/article/Editorial-How-hate-speech-and-threats-turn-14341014.php

POST BULLETIN
— Sobering up: In an alcohol-soaked nation, more seek booze-free social spaces – Laura Ungar and Jayne O’Donnell Kaiser (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote booze. My Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted booze big time. They insist that booze be served at all MTRCC meetings and events. They viciously destroy those like me who do not promote booze big time.)
https://www.postbulletin.com/life/lifestyles/sobering-up-in-an-alcohol-soaked-nation-more-seek-booze/article_c1f04e60-a7f2-11e9-8810-a71458e3a15a.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A federal survey shows nearly 67 million Americans binge drink at least monthly, meaning women down four drinks during a single occasion, men five. Midwestern states have some of the highest binge-drinking rates in terms of both prevalence and intensity, putting millions of people at risk. Research links excessive alcohol use to fatty liver, cirrhosis and cancers of the breast, liver, colon, mouth and throat as well as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, dementia, anxiety and depression. Nearly half of murders involve alcohol, according to studies. Drinking kills about 88,000 people annually, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington. Such diseases and social ills cost the nation an estimated $249 billion a year. Even one drink a day is unhealthy, said Dr. Sarah Hartz, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis. “If you’re going to drink, know it’s not good for you.”)

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Parties Set up Political Agenda – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: From what I see, the political agenda of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), and therefore, the DuPage County Republican Central Committee and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee is to a) bash Democrats, b) ignore/downplay/dismiss the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the IRP and Republican Party platforms, and c) get rid of Republicans like me who promote the aforesaid planks.) 
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=289248#.XVkjw-hKiM8

ALTON TELEGRAPH & JOURNAL COURIER
— Meredosia watching legal pot’s impact – Shirley Bilyeu
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Village-watching-legal-pot-8217-s-impact-14341263.php
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Village-watching-legal-pot-8217-s-impact-14341263.php

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Ives on WLS-AM Tonight 6-8, Gun Violence, Israeli Trip
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=131422&action=edit 
— For 14th District Congressional Candidates
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/18/for-14th-district-congressional-candidates/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden’s endorsement edge not necessarily a big advantage – Kerry Picket (DIERSEN: What endorsements have the candidates for Wheaton’s West District City Council received? The candidates are Edward Ahern, Jeffrey Antonelli, Angela Blatner, David Diersen, Nancy Harding, Khizar Jafri, Mark Kmiecik, Robert McNeily, Lynn Robbins, and Krista Selvey. How much do voters in Wheaton’s West District know about each of the aforesaid candidates? Who are they getting that information from?) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/bidens-endorsement-edge-not-necessarily-a-big-advantage

HOT AIR
— Europe Poised To Put Warning Labels On Jewish-Made Products From Contested Territories (DIERSEN: Constructively, since 2000, my Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) critics/opponents have put warning labels on me and on my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. Attend a MTRCC meeting and watch them in action. Ever-increasingly, MTRCC officers and meeting attendees side with my MTRCC critics/opponents against me. I should write a book about my MTRCC critics/opponents and the many adverse actions that they have taken against me and against my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails since 2000.)
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2019/08/europe-poised-put-warning-labels-jewish-made-products-contested-territories/

NOQ REPORT
— With ‘collusion’ out and ‘racism’ in, legacy media scrambles to write the anti-Trump narrative – JD Rucke
https://noqreport.com/2019/08/17/collusion-racism-legacy-media-scrambles-write-anti-trump-narrative/

EPOCH TIMES
— NYT Executive Editor Says Focus Has Shifted From Russia-Trump Theory to Trump’s ‘Character’ – ZACHARY STIEBER (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my character. Better yet, I should sue them. Ever-increasingly, they falsely, despairingly, and slanderously hint/imply/argue/shout that I harass people. They stress that I am a Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, federal retiree, childless, pet-less, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844. They stress that I have lived in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton only since 1978. They stress that I have been a Republican Precinct Committeeman only since 1999. They stress that I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, IRS employee, Post Office employee, etc. They stress the adverse actions that they have taken against me during MTRCC meetings and that the aforesaid organizations and employers have taken against me. They stress that they almost got ICRC to censure me in 2006. They stress that they crushed me when I sought the open MTRCC Treasurer office in 2004.) 
https://m.theepochtimes.com/nyt-executive-editor-says-focus-has-shifted-from-russia-trump-theory-to-trumps-character_3045920.html

THE HILL
— Bernie Sanders vows to go to ‘war with white nationalism and racism’ as president – JUSTIN WISE (DIERSEN: Constructively, members of Group A have declared war on members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/457841-bernie-sanders-vows-to-go-to-war-with-white-nationalism-and-racism-as

CBS NEWS
— How financially concerned and comfortable Democrats differ on economy and 2020 candidates – KABIR KHANNA 
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/analysis-how-financially-concerned-and-comfortable-democrats-differ-on-economy-and-2020-candidates/

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: To defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters will do everything that they can to destroy America’s economy.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/17/upshot/how-the-recession-of-2020-could-happen.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/17/opinion/sunday/what-happens-in-a-recession.html
— Call-Out Culture Is Toxic. – Loretta Ross (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing, those who dominate the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) allow/encourage my fellow MTRCC members to badmouth, belittle, dismiss, disparage, defame, demonize, denigrate, condemn, insult, slander, and threaten me at MTRCC meetings. Should I send them a cease and desist letter or should I just sue them?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/17/opinion/sunday/cancel-culture-call-out.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “How Stephen Miller Seized the Moment to Battle Immigration
Behind Mr. Miller’s singular grip on the Trump anti-immigrant agenda are forces far bigger than his own hostility toward the foreign-born.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/17/us/politics/stephen-miller-immigration-trump.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans should pay reparations big time, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html

WASHINGTON POST
— MARCH 14, 2019 FLASHBACK: How can you defend a president who is a danger to democracy? – Michael Gerson (DIERSEN: What discourages people from coming to your defense? My critics/opponents have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. They have demonstrated that they can and that they will viciously destroy anyone who comes to my defense. Attend a Milton Township Republican Central Committee meeting or event and watch my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in action.) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/how-can-you-defend-a-president-who-is-a-danger-to-democracy/2019/03/14/e3bd9f54-4693-11e9-90f0-0ccfeec87a61_story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Slavery’s descendants say a reparations check won’t make the pain go away – TYRONE BEASON (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use slavery to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn Republicans, and especially to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-2020-reparations-democratic-presidential-race20190715-story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Frugal Friends and How to Find Them Friendships can be priceless but fostering them doesn’t have to come with price tag – Julia Carpenter
https://www.wsj.com/articles/frugal-friends-and-how-to-find-them-11566050401

FORBES
— You May Have A Well-Paying Job, But If You Don’t Do This One Thing, You’ll Never Be Rich – Jack Kelly
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/08/05/you-may-have-a-well-paying-job-but-if-you-dont-do-this-one-thing-youll-never-be-rich/#5a58f0da521f

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/08/18/trump-toxic-sludge-dominates-our-lives-only-if-we-let-it-column/2010577001/

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
— Capitalism and liberty are essential for prosperity – Ken Calvert
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/08/08/capitalism-and-liberty-are-essential-for-prosperity-ken-calvert/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As most people know, nothing in life is free, and neither is a massive expansion of government programs. Don’t let socialists fool you — we cannot pay for their programs with just a tax hike on the wealthiest Americans. To cover the costs of the government they dream of, we’d need to impose huge tax increases on everyone from middle-class families to small business owners.)

SELINA JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “President Trump is not one of us.” Since I became a Republican Precinct Committeeman in Wheaton in 1999, those who dominate the Milton Township Republican Precinct (MTRCC) have stressed that I am not one of them. To be “one of them,” you have to blindly serve as an operative or as a dupe from those who dominate the MTRCC. My MTRCC critics/opponents a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the MTRCC 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.salina.com/news/20190726/president-trump-is-not-one-of-us

VENTURA COUNTY STAR
— Simi City Council member Luevanos faces possible recall, censure over ICE-related video – Mike Harris (DIERSEN: Obviously, my critics/opponents do not want Wheaton to disclose anything about the 10 who are seeking to be appointed to fill its West District City Council vacancy. That puts everyone at a disadvantage, and especially Wheaton’s residents who live in its West District.)
https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/simi-valley/2019/08/15/simi-valley-city-council-member-facing-possible-recall-censure-ice-video/2019151001/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Simi Valley City Council member Ruth Luevanos is now facing possible recall and censure stemming from a controversial video she made in her City Hall office advising immigrants of their legal rights prior to recent ICE raids. During public comments at Monday night’s council meeting, Simi resident Joe Piechowski said he was there to serve Luevanos with a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition. Such a notice is the first formal step in a very protected recall process in which Piechowski will eventually have to gather about 11,000 signatures of Simi Valley registered voters to hold a recall election. Piechowski received conflicting signals from city officials as to serving Luevanos with the notice.)

RIVARD REPORT
— North East Independent School District Trustee Mostly a No-Show Since Fellow Board Members Censured Him – Emily Donaldson (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the unsuccessful effort by my critics/opponents to get the Illinois Center Right Coalition to censure me at its 2006 annual convention at the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://therivardreport.com/neisd-trustee-mostly-a-no-show-since-fellow-board-members-censured-him/

HIGHLANDS CURRENT
— Putnam to Consider Revised Secrecy Law – L.S. Armstrong (DIERSEN: Obviously, my critics/opponents do not want Wheaton to disclose anything about the 10 who are seeking to be appointed to fill its West District City Council vacancy. That puts everyone at a disadvantage, and especially Wheaton’s residents who live in its West District.) 
https://highlandscurrent.org/2019/08/16/putnam-to-consider-revised-secrecy-law/

JEWISH POST
— THE DEMONIZATION OF THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION – EMILY SCHRADER (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs want to get rid of U.S. citizens who are members of Group B for once and for all. But failing that, they increasingly hint/imply/argue/shout that they might accept a two-state U.S. solution in which all members of Group B are sent to Red states and all members of Group A are sent to Blue states. SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_states_and_blue_states Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoider, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/The-demonization-of-the-two-state-solution-598770

ABC AUSTRALIA
— Sober in the Country: Rural health advocate Shanna Whan fights to save farmers from self-medicating with alcohol – David Claughton (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote booze. My Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted booze big time. They insist that booze be served at all MTRCC meetings and events. They viciously destroy those like me who do not promote booze big time.)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-08-18/shanna-whans-fight-to-save-farmers-from-drink/11374844

PHILIPPINE STAR
— Alcoholism costs government P200 billion yearly – Jess Diaz (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote booze. My Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted booze big time. They insist that booze be served at all MTRCC meetings and events. They viciously destroy those like me who do not promote booze big time.)
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/08/18/1944210/alcoholism-costs-government-p200-billion-yearly-study

MOTHER JONES
— There’s a Standoff Between Far-Right and Far-Left Groups in Portland. Trump Just Picked Sides. He’s considering naming one an “organization of terror.” – KARA VOGHT (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who demonize me, who denigrate me, and who condemn me as being “far-right” and even worse things. I would focus on past and present Milton Township Republican Central Committee, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants members.)
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/08/theres-a-standoff-between-far-right-and-far-left-groups-in-portland-trump-just-picked-sides/

ESTATELY
— FOR SALE: 741 Sandpiper Court Unit 5, University Park – $40,000 (DIERSEN: This unit is virtually identical to 774-5 Sunset Court that I bought new in 1972 when I was 24 years old.)
https://www.estately.com/listings/info/741-sandpiper-court–2

August 12 Morning Edition

CYBER CIVICS
— Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens (DIERSEN: In my opinion, each and every voter in Wheaton, and especially, each and every voter in Wheaton’s West District and each and every Precinct Committeeman in the district should a) learn everything that they can about the 10 candidates who are seeking to be appointed to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy, b) analyze that information, c) decide who they believe the best candidate would be and why, and d) communicate that to Wheaton’s City Council by email at allcouncil@wheaton.il.us.) 
http://www.civics.ks.gov/kansas/citizenship/responsibilities-of-citizens.html
(FROM THE POSTING: Staying informed. Citizens have the responsibility to stay informed of the issues affecting their communities, as well as national and international issues, and to be active in the civic processes. This includes being well informed about the issues and candidates before voting in an election, getting involved in a political campaign or running for public office, or using their right to address the government through activism.)

DAILY HERALD
— AUGUST 9, 2019 FLASHBACK: 10 want West District seat on Wheaton City Council – Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: The Daily Herald has published some information about 5 of the candidates (David Diersen, Robert McNeily, Lynn Robbins, Mark Kmiecik, and Khizar Jafri), but what about the other 5: Nancy Harding, Edward Ahern, Jeffrey Antonelli, Angela Blatner, and Krista Selvey? In my opinion, the Daily Herald should obtain and publish at least the following information about all 10 candidates: How long they have lived in Wheaton, how long they have lived in Wheaton’s West District, their work experience, their education, their professional certifications and licenses, their memberships in professional associations, why they want to be appointed to fill the vacancy, what they believe the three most important issues are that Wheaton needs to address in the next 2 years and how those issues those issues should be addressed, their political affiliation and activities, their civic activities, if they would vote for or against banning the sale of pot in Wheaton, what their position is on Wheaton’s Roosevelt Road corridor, if they would vote for or against requiring employers in Wheaton to use E-Verify, and what they have done that demonstrates they can carry out typical city council functions.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190809/10-want-west-district-seat-on-wheaton-city-council
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Diersen is the founder of the daily newsletter Gopillinois.com. McNeily lost his bid for the West District seat in 2016 against incumbent Todd Scalzo. According to his LinkedIn page, he is the Midwest regional manager of Turning Point USA, a conservative group founded by Wheeling High School alum Charlie Kirk for college and high school students. Robbins, a former Illinois Park and Recreation Association board member, also ran unsuccessfully against Scalzo for the West District seat in 2016. Kmiecik finished third in another three-way race for the seat in 2009. Jafri, a finance and accounting consultant, lost to Tim Elliott for a District 4 spot on the DuPage County Board in 2016. The Democrat was seeking his first elected office at the time.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE: Does the Chicago area need another airport? Plans for a Peotone airport are back, this time with an e-commerce spin. – Mary Wisniewski
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/transportation/ct-biz-peotone-airport-proposal-cargo-shipping-amazon-getting-around-20190812-nrhtcaku7rgvbmhkhtbtxyfz6u-story.html

WTTW
— Supporters Of Greater Gun Restrictions Rally In Chicago – ANDY DAHN
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/supporters-greater-gun-restrictions-rally-chicago

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— El Paso joins Morton in banning recreational-pot businesses – Nick Vlahos
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190812/nick-in-am-el-paso-joins-morton-in-banning-recreational-pot-businesses

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Karl Hickerson of Davenport promotes hatred against Trump and against Trump’s supporters.
https://qctimes.com/opinion/letters/letter-blood-on-his-hands/article_de792b57-406d-5bcc-9703-6502ec296cdb.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— O’Rourke says he supports national gun licensing program – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/orourke-says-he-supports-national-gun-licensing-program-08-11-2019

WJOL
— Workplace Discrimination Protections Now Law in Illinois (DIERSEN: From what I see, constructively, employers can discriminate against employees because they are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or if their ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wjol.com/workplace-discrimination-protections-now-law-in-illinois/

WIRE POINTS
— Illinois’ shrinking tax base: Residents are leaving and taking their incomes with them – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-shrinking-tax-base-residents-are-leaving-and-taking-their-incomes-with-them-part-1/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Bernie Sanders staffers manhandle press at Iowa State Fair – Joseph Simonson (DIERSEN: I should write a book about how activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican have treated me since 2000.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/bernie-sanders-staffers-manhandle-press-at-iowa-state-fair

GOPUSA
— Internet is silencing Conservative voices (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who want silence me.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=74152
— Elizabeth Warren will tax gun makers at 30% on firearms, 50% on ammunition (DIERSEN: This would make it harder for poor people to defend themselves.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=74182

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Link between Today’s Leftists and Yesterday’s Nazis – Alexander Nussbaum
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/08/the_link_between_todays_leftists_and_yesterdays_nazis.html
— Where only wealthy liberals can exercise free speech – Ethel C. Fenig
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/where_only_wealthy_liberals_can_exercise_free_speech.html

BREITBART
— Illinois Governor Mandates LGBT History Curriculum for Public Schools – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/08/11/illinois-governor-mandates-lgbt-history-curriculum-for-public-schools/
— Illegal Alien Accused of Killing Mollie Tibbetts Claims ‘Constitutional Rights’ Violated – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/11/illegal-alien-accused-murdering-claims-constitutional-rights-violated/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says ‘White Supremacists Think That Donald Trump Is a White Supremacist’
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/08/11/dem-rep-tim-ryan-white-supremacists-think-that-donald-trump-is-a-white-supremacist/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s 2020 Strategy Is Attracting ‘Neo-Nazis and White Supremacists’
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/08/11/mcauliffe-trumps-2020-strategy-is-attracting-neo-nazis-and-white-supremacists/

DAILY CALLER
— The Epstein ‘Suicide’ Conspiracies Are Flying – DEREK HUNTER
https://dailycaller.com/2019/08/12/epstein-suicide-conspiracies/

COLLEGE FIX
— Student defends wearing MAGA hat after professor cries ‘white supremacy’ – JENNIFER KABBANY 
https://www.thecollegefix.com/student-defends-wearing-maga-hat-after-professor-cries-white-supremacy/

THE HILL
— Trump administration releases new ‘public charge’ rule making it easier to reject immigrants – CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/457077-trump-administration-releases-final-public-charge-rule?userid=3526

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump. 
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/12/democrats-guns-white-supremacy-1458135

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump is losing ground in America’s suburbs.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/trump-losing-ground-america-s-suburbs-n1041296

CNN
— Trump admin announces rule that could limit legal immigration – Priscilla Alvarez, Geneva Sands and Tami Luhby
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/12/politics/legal-immigration-public-charge/index.html

CNBC
— This Social Security rule cuts public workers’ benefits. Politicians want to change that – Lorie Konish (DIERSEN: My Social Security is dramatically reduced because I get a Civil Service Retirement System pension.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/05/new-bill-would-change-social-security-rule-on-public-workers-benefits.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Rule Targets Legal Immigrants Who Rely on Food Stamps and Other Aid – Eileen Sullivan and Michael D. Shear
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/12/us/politics/trump-immigration-policy.html
— Banning Assault Weapons Works That’s why, as president, I will push to ban them again. – Joe Biden
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/11/opinion/joe-biden-ban-assault-weapons.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump administration to penalize immigrants who use or might use public benefits, a move aimed at curbing legal immigration
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2019/08/12/trump-administration-to-penalize-immigrants-who-use-or-might-use-public-benefits-a-move-aimed-at-curbing-legal-immigration/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote those who hate Trump.
https://beta.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/08/11/who-is-race-imboden-fencing-medalist-who-protested-over-trump-gun-control/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats blame Republicans for the problems that millennials have.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/08/12/conservative-pundits-owe-an-apology-millennials-actually-they-owe-many-apologies/

NEW YORK POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump supporters.
https://nypost.com/2019/08/11/democrats-have-demonized-every-trump-voter-as-a-deplorable/
— Memo to Biden: Being white doesn’t make you rich – Seth Barron (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my superiors were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to give preference to minorities. If I had been a minority, the federal government would have promoted me into its Senior Executive Service long before I was 40 years old.)
https://nypost.com/2019/08/11/memo-to-biden-being-white-doesnt-make-you-rich/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— San Diego’s city attorney is taking away hundreds of guns from those who shouldn’t have them – GEORGE SKELTON
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-08-11/skelton-gun-control-california-san-diego-city-attorney

BOSTON GLOBE
— Should Massachusetts cities and towns be allowed to extend the right to vote in local elections to legal non-citizens? – Gladys Vega
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/globelocal/2019/08/09/should-massachusetts-cities-and-towns-allowed-extend-right-vote-local-elections-legal-non-citizens/AzcsMcsEVPtxhMo14mafLJ/story.html

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
http://www.startribune.com/the-brand-label-that-stokes-trump-s-fury-racist/536014472/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— In Boise and Grand Rapids, the Housing Market Looks Red Hot Many Midwestern markets have heated up so quickly they are now experiencing shortages of inventory and rising prices – Laura Kusisto and Likhitha Butchireddygari (DIERSEN: How is the housing market doing in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your township/ward, and in your county? What attracts buyers and what drives them away?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-boise-and-grand-rapids-the-housing-market-looks-red-hot-11565521202
— The Federal Minimum Wage Doesn’t Really Matter Anymore Only a tiny share of civilian workers are paid at that rate – Eric Morath
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-federal-minimum-wage-doesnt-really-matter-anymore-11565515801

CALIFORNIA GLOBE
— Legalizing Marijuana Has Created a Black Market Plaguing Riverside County Transnational crime organizations growing pot counties, and in residential neighborhoods – Michelle Mears
https://californiaglobe.com/section-2/legalizing-marijuana-has-created-a-black-market-plaguing-a-california-community/

FOX SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
— Cape Coral City Council to vote on rezoning Four Corners lots – Anna Kohls
https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/cape-coral-city-council-to-vote-on-rezoning-four-corners-lots

LONG BEACH POST
— When it comes to elections, how important are endorsements from the political establishment? – Jason Ruiz
https://lbpost.com/news/politics/elections-endorsements-political-establishment

TOLEDO BLADE
— Candidates for Toledo Council District 3 explain qualifications
https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/columnists/2019/08/12/toledo-city-council-distrcit-3-candidates-robert-worthington-glen-cook-theresa-gadus/stories/20190811045

RICHMOND
— Employers need to tighten up on their hiring process to avoid discrimination – KAREN MICHAEL (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.richmond.com/business/learning-center/labor-law-employers-need-to-tighten-up-on-their-hiring/article_9c132257-230a-5802-9dc2-d8e7740b783d.html

AIKEN STANDARD
— Candidate Forum: Residents hear from Aiken City Council candidates – Cindy Kubovic
https://www.aikenstandard.com/sundays_best/candidate-forum-residents-hear-from-aiken-city-council-candidates/article_944ae3a8-b9e5-11e9-ad97-b31a6335ebc6.html

PARK RECORD
— Park City voters days away from eliminating a City Council candidate – Jay Hamburger
https://www.parkrecord.com/news/park-city-voters-days-away-from-eliminating-a-city-council-candidate/

LITTLETON INDEPENDENT
— Next Gen committee chair announces council run Iftin Abshir, 28, says she wants to keep Colorado from becoming California – David Gilbert
https://littletonindependent.net/stories/next-gen-committee-chair-announces-council-run,284795

ESTHERVILLE NEWS
— Heckard wins runoff for Ward 1 seat – David Swartz
http://www.esthervilledailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/534926/Heckard-wins-runoff-for-Ward-1-seat.html?nav=5003

PBS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump and against his supporters.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/mass-shootings-have-latinos-worried-about-being-targets

HISCOX
— Hiscox Study Finds 1 in 5 US Workers Age 40 and Over Have Experienced Age Discrimination in the Workplace 51 years old is the age at which workers believe they are most likely to experience age discrimination in the workplace
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hiscox-study-finds-1-in-5-us-workers-age-40-and-over-have-experienced-age-discrimination-in-the-workplace-300899558.html

August 11 Morning Edition

DAILY MEMPHIAN
— Memphis City Council candidates make their cases to constituents Shelby County Democratic Party hosts forum for contenders in Districts 6 and 7 – Omer Yusuf 
https://dailymemphian.com/section/neighborhoodsnorth-memphis/article/6739/memphis-city-council-candidates-make-their-ca

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

NBC5
— Patti Blagojevich Rides in Bud Billiken Parade With Rev. Jackson, Rep. Rush The former first lady is in the news this week as her husband faces a potential commutation of his sentence
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/patti-blagojevich-rides-in-bud-billiken-parade-with-jesse-jackson-bobby-rush-533856771.html

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

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— America’s housing affordability crisis spreads to heartland – PRASHANT GOPAL, READE PICKERT and NOAH BUHAYAR (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious a) since 1972 when I was 24 because I could afford to buy a new town home, b) since 1974 because I could afford to buy a studio condo in downtown Chicago, c) since 1976 because I could afford to buy a one bedroom condo in downtown Chicago, d) since 1978 because my wife and I could afford to buy a home in Wheaton, and e) since 1984 because my wife and I could afford to have a home built in Wheaton. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-re-real-estate-investments-08112019-20190805-zrs7x2jdkzfgreuom64sfnxixy-story.html
— COD’s decision to hire 160 instructors to apparently thwart contract talks doesn’t say much for school’s new president – DAVID MCGRATH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-mcgrath-column-st-0811-20190809-23vfqauzdnaznih2vaxsrz4bmm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/opinion/ct-ecn-casas-column-el-paso-shooting-st-0811-20190809-6zgihs6zzjauphoykkqgqmzw7q-story.html

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

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot pushers.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/a-budding-crop-growing-cannabis-is-labor-intensive-expensive-to/article_cb2de14a-c0a2-518b-be22-0558c0666785.html
— No commutation for Blagojevich Forgiveness and mercy have their place — when deserved. But so does punishment. – Editorial (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. From what I see, they will never stop punishing me. How should I react to that?)
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorial-no-commutation-for-blagojevich/article_0c757e22-a513-5407-991d-f7e5d447989c.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REFISTER
— Relax, Blago can’t return to state government – Doug Finke (DIERSEN: Corrupt voters vote for corrupt candidates. Corrupt donors give money to corrupt candidates.)
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190810/statehouse-insider-relax-blago-cant-return-to-state-government

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

NORTHWEST HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “In denouncing racism, Trump denounces own rhetoric.”
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/08/09/lambro-in-denouncing-racism-trump-denounces-own-rhetoric/awtqwwb/

LINCOLN COURIER
— Davis didn’t see or approve email written in his name – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.lincolncourier.com/news/20190810/bernard-schoenburg-davis-didnt-see-or-approve-email-written-in-his-name

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.)

AMERICAN THINKER
— Release of The Hunt cancelled – for now – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/release_of_emthe_huntem_cancelled__for_now.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— White Supremacy: Like Manna to the Left – Roger Kimball
https://amgreatness.com/2019/08/10/white-supremacy-like-manna-to-the-left/
— White Supremacy and Know-Nothings – Mark Bauerlein
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/08/10/white-supremacy-and-know-nothings/

AMERICAN FREE PRESS
— Race-Baiting Face of the New Left
http://americanfreepress.net/race-baiting-face-of-the-new-left/

BREITBART
— AFL-CIO’s Richard Trumka Supports Illegal Migrants Hired by Koch Foods’ Meat Packers – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Unions came to my defense while I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969 and for IRS 1971-1980, but from what I see now, ever-increasingly, unions flush those who share my demographics down the toilet.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/10/afl-cios-richard-trumka-supports-illegal-hiring-koch-foods-meat-packers/

TOWNHALL
— A Party Of Frauds – Derek Hunter
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2019/08/11/a-party-of-frauds-n2551481

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

LIFEZETTE
— Trump Charges That Joe Biden Is ‘Not Playing with a Full Deck’
https://www.lifezette.com/2019/08/trump-charges-joe-biden-is-not-playing-with-a-full-deck/

EPOCH TIMES
— Police Arrest 100 Anti-ICE Protesters Blocking West Side Highway in New York City – VENUS UPADHAYAYA 
https://m.theepochtimes.com/police-arrest-100-anti-ice-protesters-blocking-west-side-highway-in-new-york-city_3037225.html

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/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters paint Trump and paint his supporters as being American terrorists. Of course, that encourages Trump supporters to buy even more firearms and even more ammunition for their self-defense.
https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/456974-the-future-of-american-terrorism
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats encourage children to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/456988-illinois-passes-law-requiring-lgbt-history-curriculum-be-taught-in
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: O’Rourke promotes hatred against Trump big time.
https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/domestic-terrorism/456996-orourke-el-paso-bore-brunt-of-hatred-and-racism

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Michael Bloomberg promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/michael-bloomberg-donald-trump-white-supremacist-face-the-nation_n_5d4f746de4b0820e0af66a42

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

WASHINGTON POST
— This 19-year-old wants to become the D.C. Council’s first Latino member – Hannah Natanson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/08/10/this-year-old-wants-become-first-latino-dc-council-member/

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.)

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats used to argue, but not anymore, that people commit crimes because they are mentally ill. 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/08/10/mass-shootings-not-caused-mental-illness-experts/1964731001/

SEA COAST LINE
— All politics is local? Not always in presidential races – Alex LaCasse
https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20190810/all-politics-is-local-not-always-in-presidential-races

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

WINDY CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats encourage children to engage in LGBTQ activity.
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Gov-Pritzer-signs-pro-LGBTQ-measures/66754.html

August 9 Morning Edition

CITY OF WHEATON
— Applications Received for West District Council Seat (DIERSEN: If you care about Wheaton, if you want to live in Wheaton, if you live and/or work in Wheaton, if you want Wheaton to continue to be family friendly, and especially if you live in Wheaton’s West District, you should ASAP want to a) find out everything that you can about the 10 candidates, b) analyze that information, c) determine who you believe the top 1, 2, or 3 candidates should be, and d) email your recommendation to Wheaton’s City Council at allcouncil@wheaton.il.us along with the reasons for your recommendation. Wheaton West District residents should have the right to know not only the applicants’ names, but a) how long they have lived in the city and in the district, b) why they want to be appointed to fill the vacancy, c) what they believe the most important issues are that the city needs to address, d) what their opinion is on how those issues could be addressed, e) will they vote for or against selling pot in Wheaton, f) what their work experience is, g) what their education is, h) what professional certifications and licenses are, and i) what experience do they have carrying out typical city council functions: 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. (SEE: https://www.nlc.org/city-councils

https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=277
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: On Aug. 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. the City of Wheaton closed the application process for the vacant West District City Council seat. Applications were received from the following 10 individuals: Nancy Harding, Edward Ahern, Jeffrey Antonelli, Robert McNeily, Lynn Robbins, Mark Kmiecik, Angela Blatner, David Diersen, Khizar Jafri, and Krista Selvey. The City Council will review the applications received over the next several days and make a recommendation for appointment to the vacant seat. Please direct any questions to the City Clerk, Sharon Barrett-Hagen at 630-260-2012.)

ABC7
— Chicago immigrants warned possible ICE raids targeting Pilsen homes, businesses – Cate Cauguiran (DIERSEN: In which neighborhoods, precincts, municipalities, townships/wards, and counties in Illinois have Democrats, RINOs, and foreign countries placed the most illegals?) 
https://abc7chicago.com/society/chicago-immigrants-warned-of-possible-pilsen-ice-raids/5455047/

NBC5
— Grayslake Bans Pot for 1 Year After Legalization in Illinois The ordinance in Grayslake passed this week, banning the sale of recreational marijuana until January 2021 (DIERSEN: Great, but the ban should be permanent.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Grayslake-Bans-Pot-for-1-Year-After-Legalization-in-Illinois-528576161.html
— Pritzker’s Office Reiterates Governor’s Stance on Blagojevich as Trump Considers Commuting Sentence The president made the remarks aboard Air Force One Wednesday night
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/pritzker-blagojevich-president-trump-commute-528001471.html

CBS2
— President Trump, And His Company, Previously Donated $9,000 To Rod Blagojevich Campaigns
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/08/president-trump-and-his-company-previously-donated-9000-to-rod-blagojevich-campaigns/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Why you may not be able to light up in your own apartment once recreational marijuana use becomes legal – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-recreational-weed-in-apartments-and-condos-20190809-esbd76rxlvgq3mozdxld5jhmii-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot slams President Donald Trump’s process for deciding pardons, commutations, says he ‘doesn’t respect the rule of law’ – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-president-trump-blagojevich-20190808-e6s4xgf7fjbafb2bjk4e3euadq-story.html
— Commentary: Blagojevich may walk, but his cell could be filled by other Illinois politicians – DAVID GREISING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-tom-cullerton-blagojevich-madigan-greising-20190808-2oeabgyvpje7lfjmdfbmphi6b4-story.html
— Illinois gun dealers now have to be certified by the state. But the state isn’t ready to issue the certifications. – Dan Petrella (DIERSEN: What certifications do you have? I became a CPA in 1979, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and a Forensic Accountant in 1997.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-state-police-gun-law-dealers-20190809-rl4hanspujem3oi2lqudvpbfm4-story.html
— Illinois Republicans recoil over possibility Trump commutes disgraced Democrat Rod Blagojevich’s prison sentence – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-republicans-trump-rod-blagojevich-20190808-nb4touyiunfxbn2zm4d4l7ojyi-story.html
— Illinois pays out nearly $4.7 million in back pay to state employees over 2 weeks – JAMIE MUNKS (DIERSEN: Since 1966 when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious that while I worked for the federal government, I got a) step increases, b) promoted in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1986, and c) cost of living adjustments.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-pays-out-millions-in-worker-backpay-20190809-wkx4t6adkrfrhfv6lmeq43kje4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump delays Blagojevich clemency decision — top Illinois pols say butt out “White House staff is continuing the review of this matter,” Trump said in a Thursday night tweet about whether he will free former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/8/8/20792123/rod-blagojevich-clemency-illinois-politicians-not-happy
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Facts mean nothing to Trump in justifying clemency for Blagojevich.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/8/8/20792139/rod-blagojevich-clemency-facts-meaningless-to-trump
— Rod Blagojevich And The History Of Crooked Illinois Governors (DIERSEN: IRS assigned me to collect delinquent income taxes from Otto Kerner, Jr.’s estate.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/08/crooked-illinois-governors/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Two other Illinois governors have been sent to jail. Otto Kerner, Jr., governor from 1961 to 1968, was convicted of bribery and income-tax charges from his time as governor, and received three years in prison in 1973.)

DAILY HERALD
— State political leaders say Blagojevich needs to stay in prison – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190808/state-political-leaders-say-blagojevich-needs-to-stay-in-prison

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— First payments made to workers owed back step raises – Doug Finke (DIERSEN: Since 1966 when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious that while I worked for the federal government, I got a) step increases, b) promoted in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1986, and c) cost of living adjustments.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190808/first-payments-made-to-workers-owed-back-step-raises

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Weed’s on the menu at Vermilion County man’s planned business – Will Brumleve
https://www.news-gazette.com/business/weed-s-on-the-menu-at-vermilion-county-man-s/article_2faa10f3-63e5-5127-9e87-4cc5e3c6481c.html

WGLT
— McLean Co. Clerk Defends Election Requests In Tense Finance Meeting – ERIC STOCK
https://www.wglt.org/post/mclean-co-clerk-defends-election-requests-tense-finance-meeting#stream/0

WIFR
— New law eliminates basic skills test for Illinois teachers (DIERSEN: What tests have you passed? I passed a) the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old, b) the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, c) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997, d) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, e) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree in business from Loyola in 1976, f) all the tests necessary to earn a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, g) the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, and h) the Post Office employment examination in 1966.)
https://www.wifr.com/content/news/New-law-eliminates-basic-skills-test-for-Illinois-teachers-528235591.html

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois home construction among lowest in the nation in 2018, report finds – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-home-construction-among-lowest-in-the-nation-in-report/article_1b55ff0c-b961-11e9-b59f-bf5ec1eb46d9.html

DAILY LINE
— Foxx challenger Conway to skip Cook County Dem slating, calls for ‘open primary’ – Alex Nitkin (DIERSEN: If Republican county and township organizations slated candidates for Republican Precinct Committeeman, would the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) slate me for Precinct 9? I should write a book about those who would hint/imply/argue/shout that MTRCC should NOT slate 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 MTRCC resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.) 
http://thedailyline.net/chicago/08/09/2019/foxx-challenger-conway-to-skip-cook-county-dem-slating-calls-for-open-primary/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Crystal Lake High School District Told to Release Names of Employees Dropping Out of Union to McHenry County Blog, IEA Intervention Found Unpersuasive
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/08/crystal-lake-high-school-district-told-to-release-names-of-employees-dropping-out-of-union-to-mchenry-county-blog-iea-intervention-found-unpersuasive/

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Edly-Allen votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/512875400-roll-call-edly-allen-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Weber votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/512875707-roll-call-weber-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

NORTH COOK NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Moylan votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://northcooknews.com/stories/512875654-roll-call-moylan-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

WEST COOK NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Durkin votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://westcooknews.com/stories/512875739-roll-call-durkin-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Butler votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512875748-roll-call-butler-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: DeLuca votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512875734-roll-call-deluca-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana
— GOP Chair Pearson says state House candidate Baldermann “dogged by double-dipping” – W.J. Kennedy 
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512906977-gop-chair-pearson-says-state-house-candidate-baldermann-dogged-by-double-dipping

CHAMBANA SUN
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Marron votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://chambanasun.com/stories/512875724-roll-call-marron-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

WEST CENTRAL REPORTER
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Frese votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://westcentralreporter.com/stories/512875760-roll-call-frese-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Reitz votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://swillinoisnews.com/stories/512875389-roll-call-reitz-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Human Rights Commission Mandates Co-Ed Locker Rooms in Public Schools – Laurie Higgins 
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/illinois-human-rights-commission-mandates-co-ed-locker-rooms-in-public-schools/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Desperate’ Democrats embrace Trump ‘white supremacist’ narrative – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/8/donald-trump-white-supremacist-narrative-embraced-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘I will not be intimidated’: McConnell fires back at activists over protests – Hunter Lovell (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who a) intimidate voters in my precinct, b) intimidate those who read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, c) intimidate Republican Precinct Committeemen in DuPage County, and especially in Milton Township, and d) intimidate Republican activists, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and in Illinois.) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/i-will-not-be-intimidated-mcconnell-fires-back-at-activists-over-protests
— Biden tells supporters: ‘Poor kids are just as bright and talented as white kids’ – Zachary Halaschak
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-gaffes-pile-up-poor-kids-are-just-as-bright-as-white-kids

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— THE TRUTH ABOUT GUN CONTROL AND RACISM – Ken Blackwell
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/the-truth-about-gun-control-and-racism/

GOPUSA
— Democrats push mandatory federal buyback of ‘assault weapons’; prosecution for owners who don’t comply
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=74060
— After the Shootings — Look to Culture, Not Politics
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=73855

AMERICAN THINKER
— Another crying child: Press exploits the kids of illegals hauled off in immigration raid – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/press_exploits_the_kids_of_illegals_hauled_off_in_immigration_raid.html

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Joe Will Regret His Turn Onto the Race-Bait Road – PATRICK J. BUCHANAN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/buchanan/joe-will-regret-his-turn-onto-the-race-bait-road/

BREITBART
— Media Spin for Biden, Deceptively Omit Trump’s Condemnation of Neo-Nazis in Charlottesville Remarks – JEROME HUDSON
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/08/08/media-spins-for-biden-deceptively-omit-trumps-condemnation-of-neo-nazis-in-charlottesville-remarks/
— RealClearPolitics Flashback: Trump Didn’t Call Neo-Nazis ‘Fine People,’ Here’s Proof – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/08/realclearpolitics-flashback-trump-didnt-call-neo-nazis-fine-people-heres-proof/
— ICE Frees 300 of 680 Illegals Arrested in Raid on ‘Humanitarian Grounds’ – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/08/ice-frees-300-680-illegals-arrested-raid-humanitarian-grounds/

BLAZE
— Joe Biden unleashes a racially-tinged gaffe, and the reaction from his audience is eye-opening “Yikes… have fun mitigating that one.” – Carlos Garcia
https://www.theblaze.com/news/biden-racial-gaffe-poor-black

CONSERVATIVE NEWS DAILY
— Media Isn’t Being Honest About Mass Shootings in 2019 – Jim Clayton
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/08/media-isnt-being-honest-about-mass-shootings-in-2019/

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Your Today Is Connected to Your Tomorrow – Tim Hetzner (DIERSEN: What is your “today?” My “today” is putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out.) 
http://devotions.lccharities.org/2019/08/09/your-today-is-connected-to-your-tomorrow/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Joe Biden Sounds Like Al Sharpton
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2019/08/08/joe-biden-turns-into-al-sharpton/

PJ MEDIA
— ‘Death Camps For Trump Supporters’ Fliers Appear Around Long Island, N.Y. – DEBRA HEINE
https://pjmedia.com/trending/fliers-reading-death-camps-for-trump-supporters-now-in-ny-were-the-work-of-a-shock-theater-group/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Susan Rice promotes hatred against Trump big time.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/08/08/susan_rice_trump_using_language_dictators_and_people_who_incite_genocide_has_used.html

THE HILL
— Biden gets into heated exchange with Breitbart reporter (Joel Pollak) over Trump’s response to white nationalism – JONATHAN EASLEY 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/456760-biden-gets-into-heated-exchange-with-breitbart-reporter-over-trumps

NBC NEWS
— Taylor Swift on LGBTQ activism: ‘Rights are being stripped from anyone who isn’t a straight white cisgender male’ In an interview with Vogue, Taylor Swift explained why she decided to throw her weight publicly behind LGBTQ activism and the Equality Act. – Alexander Kacala
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/taylor-swift-lgbtq-activism-rights-are-being-stripped-anyone-who-n1040581?cid=public-rss_20190808

THE HILL
— McConnell, allies lean into Twitter, media ‘war’ – JORDAIN CARNEY (DIERSEN: If my critics/opponents, their operatives, and/or their dupes took additional adverse actions against me, who would come to my defense?
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/456773-mcconnell-allies-lean-into-twitter-media-war

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/elizabeth-warren-donald-trump-white-supremacist_n_5d4c0149e4b09e7297420018
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-biden-trump-white-supremacy_n_5d4c73bfe4b0066eb70ec6df

NEW YORK TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: ‘The Squad’ Is the Future of the Democratic Party You can credit social movements for that. – Barbara Ransby
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/opinion/the-squad-democrats.html
— Trump’s Opponents Want to Name His Big Donors. His Supporters Say It’s Harassment. – Katie Rogers and Annie Karni (DIERSEN: Thankfully, I have enough time and money that I do not need/want donors for what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor. My critics/opponents have made it very clear that they would viciously destroy anyone who might give me money. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/us/politics/castro-trump-donors.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/world/americas/ciudad-juarez-mexico-migrants.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/opinion/el-paso-trump-racism.html
— Fact Check: Tucker Carlson Falsely Calls White Supremacy a ‘Hoax’ – Emily S. Rueb and Derrick Bryson Taylor (DIERSEN: Instead of “hoax,” Carlson should have said “overstated.” How many White supremacists do Democrats say are in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? Can/will the Democrats name them? Of course, those who are called White supremacists should sue those who call them White supremacists. Should I survey the Democrats in my precinct and ask them which residents in my precinct they say are White supremacists?) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/business/media/tucker-carlson-white-supremacy.html

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘If you’re a good worker, papers don’t matter’: How a Trump construction crew has relied on immigrants without legal status -Joshua Partlow and David A. Fahrenthold.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/if-youre-a-good-worker-papers-dont-matter-how-a-trump-construction-crew-has-relied-on-immigrants-without-legal-status/2019/08/09/cf59014a-b3ab-11e9-8e94-71a35969e4d8_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump haters promote Trump haters who promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/warren-orourke-say-they-consider-trump-to-be-a-white-supremacist/2019/08/08/7a8852be-b9c9-11e9-bad6-609f75bfd97f_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/08/08/racism-is-vital-trumpism-trump-cant-condemn-it-without-condemning-himself/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/08/08/trumps-videos-showing-his-visits-dayton-el-paso-are-mostly-about-trump/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/08/08/how-we-hold-trump-enablers-accountable/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/08/08/new-report-reinforces-short-sightedness-trumps-inaction-climate-change/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/08/09/democratic-candidates-quandary-how-call-out-trump-race-without-offending-his-supporters/

NEW YORK POST
— Joe Biden takes low blow at Trump over white supremacy – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2019/08/08/joe-biden-takes-low-blow-at-trump-over-white-supremacy/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Republican Congressmen Press Trump Not to Commute Sentence of Rod Blagojevich Five Illinois representatives cite importance of taking a ‘stand against pay-to-play politics’ in statement urging president to leave former governor in prison – Jess Bravin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/republican-congressmen-press-trump-not-to-commute-sentence-of-rod-blagojevich-11565309288
— FBI Surveillance Proposal Sets Up Clash With Facebook Agency solicits vendor proposals to collect data from Facebook, other social media to head off safety threats – Jeff Horwitz and Dustin Volz
https://www.wsj.com/articles/fbi-and-facebook-potentially-at-odds-over-social-media-monitoring-11565277021
— Lost in Life, El Paso Suspect Found a Dark World Online Gunman who allegedly killed 22 people with an intent to attack Hispanics told investigators he came to his views on the internet – Erin Ailworth, Georgia Wells and Ian Lovett
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lost-in-life-el-paso-suspect-found-a-dark-world-online-11565308783

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Should Worry About His Disapproval Rating.” I should survey all the voters in my precinct to get my approval/disapproval ratings. I would ask them to disclose on who and on what they base their opinion of me on. I have been the Republican Precinct Committeeman for the west half of my precinct since 1999 and for the east half since 2015. 
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-08-07/donald-trump-should-worry-about-his-disapproval-rating

FORBES
— African-Americans Always Fare Worse In Labor Market, Even When It is Good – Christian Weller (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired an African-American in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that an African-American could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired an African-American in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted African-Americans in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired an African-American in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted an African-American in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that an African-American could have my job and my preferred corner office. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes view the federal government as being a “dumping ground” for inferior people.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/christianweller/2019/08/09/african-americans-always-fare-worse-in-labor-market-even-when-it-is-good/#2be570467cab

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump hater says “The Scary Proposition That Trump Is Gradually Becoming More Popular.”
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/08/the-scary-claim-that-trump-is-steadily-becoming-more-popular.html

FORT BEND HERALD
— Public comments at meetings to stay the same – Averil Gleason
https://www.fbherald.com/public-comments-at-meetings-to-stay-the-same/article_c75adae2-aa79-5c4b-9fb6-e51c30d69864.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Rosenberg resident Delia Villarreal said citizens should have the right to express themselves. “You were voted (on council) to hear the concerns (of the people),” she said. “It’s the price you have to pay. You asked to run for city council. We got you up there. If you don’t like it, then you shouldn’t run for city council.”)

WRFA
— Democratic Candidate for City Council Ward 2 Pulls out of Race (DIERSEN: Have any of the ten who filed applications to be appointed to fill the Wheaton City Council West District vacancy withdrawn their application?)
http://www.wrfalp.com/democratic-candidate-for-city-council-ward-2-pulls-out-of-race/

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
— Need or desire keeping record number of older workers on the job – Christopher Quinn (DIERSEN: I should write a book about forced early retirement. Democrats run the federal government. They want everyone to know that they waste the careers of and get rid of federal employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they did not promote to 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.ajc.com/news/need-desire-keeping-record-number-older-workers-the-job/qYde0ZBZr3SpTODqyFBViL/

FORD AUTHORITY
— Ford Factory Work Isn’t A Death March – SHANE MCGLAUN (DIERSEN: I worked on a Dodge assembly line for a short time in early 1970.)
http://fordauthority.com/2019/08/ford-factory-work-isnt-a-death-march/

INC
— A Survey of 1,003 People Shows Millennials Lie on Resumes 5 Times More Often Than Baby Boomers Gen Z lies seven times more often. – Minda Zetlin
https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/millennials-gen-z-lie-on-resumes-more-than-baby-boomers.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But apparently, the younger you are, the likelier you are to be untruthful, at least when applying for a job. Eleven percent of Millennials said they had lied on their résumés, and 14 percent of Gen Z respondents said they’d done it. Only 2 percent of Baby Boomers said they’d ever lied on a résumé. And they don’t feel bad about it. While 54 percent of men and 42 percent of women who lied in all age groups felt guilty about doing so, only 27 percent of Millennials did. The difference may be changing attitudes about employment and employers.)

ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
— Don’t Make Risky Assumptions – Ken O’Quinn (DIERSEN: What assumptions do you make about those who read what you write? The only legitimate reason to read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails is to get information to help defend and advance conservative Republican principles. Nevertheless, I have always been fully aware that some read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to get information to help them dismiss, discredit, belittle, badmouth, intimidate, insult, demonize, denigrate, and/or condemn me. I should write a book those who read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to get information to help them dismiss, discredit, belittle, badmouth, intimidate, insult, demonize, denigrate, and/or condemn me.) 
https://www.td.org/insights/dont-make-risky-assumptions

STANDARD MEDIA
— Do you need a higher degree or is work experience sufficient? – Nancy Nzalambi (DIERSEN: According to this article, “A degree earned 20 years ago may be useless now.” Of course, my critics/opponents stress that all my education, paid work experience, professional certifications, and professional license are at least 21 years old.)
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2001334657/do-you-need-a-higher-degree-or-is-work-experience-sufficient
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Employers are lured by your work experience, but you must have the relevant experience to appeal to them more. Work experience should highly relate with the job that you are looking for. Your experience has to show some aspect of growth. You are more marketable when there are quantifiable results from the time and effort you put into work.)

BROOKLYN PAPER
— There is a biblical saying. “Do unto others as you would have done unto you.” – STEPHANIE THOMPSON (DIERSEN: How do people treat you? One can assume that people treat you like they want you to treat them. I should write a book about how people in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois have treated me since I moved to Wheaton in 1978. I would focus on those who read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, but who a) fail/refuse to share relevant information with me and/or b) fail/refuse to return my phone calls. I would focus on those who dismiss me, discredit me, belittle me, badmouth me, intimidate me, insult me, demonize me, denigrate me, and/or condemn me. I would focus on those who ascribe evil motive and/or bad judgment to everything that I do or that I do not do. I would focus on those who blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who blame me for all the losses that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000. I would focus on those who forced me to sue them. I would focus on those who focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate. I would focus on those who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who do not talk and/or act like they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and/or Illinois, their operatives, and their dupes.) 
https://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/42/30/dtg-fearless-living-2019-07-26-bp.html

August 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— President Trump addresses weekend’s shootings in El Paso, Dayton – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/president-trump-addresses-weekends-shootings-in-el-paso-dayton/5443885/
— 59 shot, 7 fatally in Chicago weekend shootings – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/59-shot-7-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/5443785/

NBC5
— Trump Condemns White Supremacy, Blames Mass Shootings on Mental Illness and Video Games Trump said he wants legislation providing “strong background checks” for gun users, but he provided scant details and has reneged on previous promises after mass shootings
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Trump-Calls-for-Stronger-Background-Checks-After-Shootings-520521611.html
— Lightfoot Calls for New Gun Laws After Deadly Mass Shootings “Universal background check should be non-controversial. And yet it is,” Lightfoot
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/lori-lightfoot-comments-on-chicago-violence-dayton-el-paso-shootings-520975711.html

CBS2
— 7 Killed, 46 Wounded In Weekend Shootings; ‘It’s Destroying The Fiber Of Our Communities’ – Mugo Odigwe
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/05/weekend-gun-violence-mass-shootings/
— In Wake Of El Paso, Dayton Shootings, Obama Decries ‘Leaders’ Who Enable Hatred
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/05/obama-el-paso-dayton-tweet/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Mayor Lightfoot blames President Trump rhetoric for mass shootings – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/mayor-lightfoot-blames-trump-rhetoric-for-mass-shootings
— Trump claims he wants stronger gun measures, doesn’t say how – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-claims-he-wants-strong-background-checks-on-guns_
— Libertyville moves to ban retail pot sales; Reparations bill – Mike Flannery
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/flannery-fired-up-libertyville-moves-to-ban-retail-pot-sales-reparations-bill

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Lightfoot promotes hatred against Trump big time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/8/5/20755018/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-donald-trump-mass-shootings-racist-xenophobic-dog-whistle

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump says ‘our nation must condemn racism, bigotry and white supremacy’ after weekend mass shootings – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-gun-background-checks-20190805-ptpt54honvcmleqlm2fgyvqggq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-el-paso-dayton-guns-trump-20190805-kfnmx2nrbvbonolkpwd3deeym4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Lightfoot promotes hatred against Trump big time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-mass-shootings-chicago-violence-20190805-ksvmzksaenf3vgniud2kdz6zhe-story.html
— Now in charge, Pritzker, Lightfoot on the hot seat for Chicago violence – Kristen McQueary
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/kristen-mcqueary/ct-column-gun-violence-lightfoot-pritzker-mcqueary-20190805-pq7nc2vgzvhwbab4ljt47hygsa-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater uses shootings to promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-el-paso-dayton-shootings-trump-hate-guns-huppke-20190805-wju4qieix5hofojhlvhqpemhvi-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Grayslake to consider yearlong recreational marijuana sales ban – Doug T. Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190805/grayslake-to-consider-yearlong-recreational-marijuana-sales-ban

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Kinzinger set to run for the U.S. House again Contrary to chatter in D.C., a source close to the only Republican in metro Chicago’s delegation says the five-term congressman will seek re-election. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/kinzinger-set-run-us-house-again
— DuPage development agency rehires its old boss
After stints at the Tollway and the agency that runs White Sox park, Greg Bedalov returns to the helm at Choose DuPage. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/dupage-development-agency-rehires-its-old-boss

WTTW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting Latinos to blame Trump for the shootings.
https://news.wttw.com/2019/08/05/chicago-latino-community-reacts-el-paso-mass-shooting-words-matter

JEANNE FOR CONGRESS
— Ives Response to Mass Shootings
https://mailchi.mp/a1c96fded5e8/ives-response-to-mass-shootings

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Former political foe Seth Lewis calls for Cullerton’s resignation: ‘He misrepresented himself’ – Glenn Minnis 
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512871808-former-political-foe-lewis-calls-for-cullerton-s-resignation-he-misrepresented-himself
— Forget the ‘swamp,’ Ives tells voters: Government is a hot tub now and Rep. Casten is soaking it up – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512822180-forget-the-swamp-ives-tells-voters-government-is-a-hot-tub-now-and-rep-casten-is-soaking-it-up

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO SEES 6 KILLED, 68 WOUNDED IN WEEKEND SHOOTINGS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/08/chicago-sees-6-killed-68-wounded-in-weekend-shootings.html


— MEDIA ABANDONS JOURNALISM FOR ACTIVISM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/08/media-abandons-journalism-for-activism.html
— SECTION 230 IS THE INTERNET’S FIRST AMENDMENT. NOW BOTH PARTIES WANT TO TAKE IT AWAY. (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am a Republican Precinct Committeeman, the officers of the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and the Illinois Republican Party can/should punish me if I do something that they do not like. One should note that the aforesaid do not encourage Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains in Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois to read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. One should note the adverse actions that the aforesaid have taken against me.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/08/section-230-is-the-internets-first-amendment-now-both-parties-want-to-take-it-away.html

NOQ REPORT
— Why progressives and media ignore twelve dead, at least 66 injured in Chicago – JD Rucker 
https://noqreport.com/2019/08/05/progressives-media-ignore-seven-dead-least-40-injured-chicago/

FOX NEWS
— Trump condemns ‘white supremacy,’ calls for mental health and gun reforms after double mass shootings – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-shootings-remarks

AMERICAN THINKER
— Mexico cynically wades into El Paso shooting debacle, brimming with hypocrisy – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/mexico_cynically_wades_into_el_paso_shooting_debacle_brimming_with_hypocrisy.html

BLAZE
— Five outrageous reactions to Dayton and El Paso tragedies from Democrats and mainstream media – Aaron Colen
https://www.theblaze.com/news/five-outrageous-reactions-to-dayton-and-el-paso-tragedies-from-democrats-and-mainstream-media

CNS NEWS
— Trump Calls for Bipartisan Solutions; Condemns ‘Racism, Bigotry, and White Supremacy’
https://www.cnsnews.com/video/trump-calls-bipartisan-solutions-condemns-racism-bigotry-and-white-supremacy

DAILY SIGNAL
— Exposing the Lie That Trump Supporters Are Racists – Dennis Prager 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/08/05/how-to-tell-if-a-trump-supporter-is-racist/

FEDERALIST
— Why It’s Wrong To Blame Trump For The Mass Shootings Trump doesn’t have a monopoly on divisive rhetoric. It’s time for the left to reckon with its role in sowing division and racial discord. – John Daniel Davidson
https://thefederalist.com/2019/08/05/wrong-blame-trump-mass-shootings/
— Media: Condemning White Supremacy Makes Trump A White Supremacist – Chrissy Clark
https://thefederalist.com/2019/08/05/media-condemning-white-supremacy-makes-trump-white-supremacist/

TOWNHALL
— President Trump Demands the Death Penalty For Mass Shooters, White Supremacists Who Commit Hate Crimes – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2019/08/05/trump-gun-control-speech-n2551163
— Trump’s Speech: Strong Denunciation of White Supremacy, Sensible Proposal on ‘Red Flag’ Laws – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2019/08/05/trumps-speech-strong-denunciation-of-white-supremacy-sensible-proposal-on-red-flag-laws-n2551183
— After Shootings, AOC Blasts GOP, Trump’s ‘White Supremacist Base’ – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2019/08/05/aoc-trump-white-supremacist-base-n2551154

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Trump on Mass Shootings: ‘Mental Illness and Hatred Pulls the Trigger, Not the Gun’ – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/trump-says-mental-illness-and-hatred-pulls-the-trigger-not-the-gun-after-two-mass-shootings/

LIFEZETTE
— Trump’s Tough Message: Media Partly Responsible for This Country’s ‘Anger and Rage’ President addressed the nation on Monday morning from the White House about the mass shootings and violence over the weekend — and said what many others wouldn’t
https://www.lifezette.com/2019/08/trumps-tough-message-media-partly-responsible-for-this-countrys-anger-and-rage/

THE HILL
— Kinzinger calls for universal background checks, raising legal age for gun purchases – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/456265-gop-lawmaker-calls-for-universal-background-checks-raising-legal-age-for-gun
— Trump on El Paso shooting: We must condemn white supremacy – JORDAN FABIAN AND BRETT SAMUELS (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn all Republicans as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/456176-trump-on-el-paso-shooting-we-must-condemn-white-supremacy

POLITICO
— Press association challenges suspension of White House reporter – BIANCA QUILANTAN (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have suspended my GOPUSA press credentials since 2000. I would focus on a) those who claim to be religious, conservative, and or Republican and b) those who have lots of religious, government, political, and or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. They include activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, and political consultants. They talk and/or act like they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs. They blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all of their problems, your problems, my problems, and everyone’s problems. They focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate.) 
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/04/press-association-suspension-white-house-reporter-1446411

CNN
— Trump condemns ‘racist hate’ and white supremacy but does not acknowledge his own rhetoric – Maegan Vazquez (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn all Republicans as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/05/politics/donald-trump-mass-shooting-response/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Condemns White Supremacy but Doesn’t Propose Gun Laws After Shootings – Michael Crowley, Eileen Sullivan and Sheryl Gay Stolberg (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn all Republicans as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/05/us/politics/trump-speech-mass-shootings-dayton-el-paso.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrat candidates for president promote hatred of Trump. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/05/us/politics/trump-shootings-2020-democrats.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/05/us/politics/beto-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump condemns white supremacy, focuses on combating mental illness over new gun-control measures – John Wagner (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn all Republicans as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-calls-for-strong-background-checks-after-massacres-suggests-pairing-gun-legislation-with-immigration-reform/2019/08/05/7de14d7c-b770-11e9-bad6-609f75bfd97f_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Washington Post sides with Mexico and with Mexico’s citizens against America and against America’s citizens.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/08/05/hispanic-invasion-white-nationalist-version-texas-that-never-existed/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/08/05/trump-cant-decry-racism-white-supremacy-if-he-is-their-chief-promoter/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/08/05/im-too-busy-watching-what-hes-doing-hear-what-hes-saying/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/promoting-love-and-unity-goes-against-trumps-political-brand/2019/08/05/2223db56-b7b8-11e9-a091-6a96e67d9cce_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Mayor Pete Buttigieg accuses NRA of creating ‘false God’ out of guns – Nikki Schwab
https://nypost.com/2019/08/04/mayor-pete-buttigieg-accuses-nra-of-creating-false-god-out-of-guns/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump and his supporters as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2019-08-05/trump-dayton-ohio-el-paso-shootings

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump big time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/08/05/el-paso-shooting-open-season-on-hispanics-thanks-to-trump-column/1917590001/
— Amazon sells books promoting white supremacy, including one that may have influenced El Paso shooter – Joshua Bote
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/08/05/amazon-sells-white-supremacy-books-el-paso-shooter/1922484001/

MARKET WATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers want minorities to be pot pushers.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/people-of-color-are-claiming-their-place-in-a-cannabis-industry-built-on-the-backs-of-people-from-marginalized-communities-2019-08-05

INVESTORS BUSINESS DAILY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Here’s How Many Investors Use Pot As Marijuana Legalization Gets Broad Support – BILL PETERS
https://www.investors.com/news/marijuana-legalization-support-marijuana-stocks-ibd-tipp-poll/

NEWSWEEK
— THE DEMOCRATS ARE FOOLISHLY SWINGING LEFT—WITHOUT EVEN NOTICING AMERICA’S NOT WITH THEM – NEWT GINGRICH
https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-are-foolishly-swinging-leftwithout-even-noticing-americas-not-them-opinion-1452618

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump and his supporters as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/08/trump-american-carnage/595462/

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 804 Warrenville Road, Wheaton – $300,000
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/804-Warrenville-Rd-Wheaton-IL-60189/4447755_zpid/

August 4 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Dayton shooting: At least 9 dead, 26 injured in 2nd US mass shooting within 24 hours, police say – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/9-dead-26-injured-in-mass-shooting-in-dayton-ohio-police-say/5441813/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-8/4/2019

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “How angry should we get over Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric?”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-president-trump-dividing-families-st-0731-20190730-qzj2udnyyfd6tclygliexuodni-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-gender-at-work-pronouns-20190731-da5f5jckqbfe3pturzv6dc2h7i-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Facts Matter: Trump’s MAGA hats are made in USA – Bob Oswald
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190803/facts-matter-trumps-maga-hats-are-made-in-usa
— Images: From everyday life to the touchstone cultural moments of 1969 (DIERSEN: What were you doing in 1969? I was a part-time mailman for the Park Forest Post Office and a full-time student at NIU. I lived with my parents and brother in Crete during the summer. I drove a 1969 Dodge Charger SE. I saved money for college expenses. My father died suddenly.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190804/images-from-everyday-life-to-the-touchstone-cultural-moments-of-1969
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190802/1969-the-year-of-mick-woodstock-and-aquarius

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Illinois marijuana growers spent about $600,000 on political giving leading to the pot legalization vote. Here’s where the money went. – JEFF COEN, ALLY MAROTTI AND ROBERT McCOPPIN 
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-marijuana-growers-spent-about-on-political-giving-leading-to/article_40e4b657-cfbe-5577-8d1b-0ab36e017bd9.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— El Paso suspect reportedly wrote four-page racist, anti-immigrant manifesto before attack – Daniel Chaitin & Carlin Becker
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/el-paso-suspect-reportedly-wrote-four-page-racist-anti-immigrant-manifesto-before-attack

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Tlaib Donor Has Been Deceased for 10 Years Tlaib received $2,500 from Michigan businessman who died in 2009 – Joe Schoffstall
https://freebeacon.com/politics/tlaib-donor-has-been-dead-for-10-years/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The left’s big blame game after El Paso: Guns, Trump, white supremacy – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/the_lefts_big_blame_game_after_el_paso_guns_trump_white_supremacy.html
— Advice to the College-Bound from the Old, White Professor – Abraham H. Miller
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/08/advice_to_the_collegebound_from_the_old_white_professor.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Nearly all college experiences begin with a series of orientation sessions. Most start with the assumption that you are the cursed offspring of a flawed society. You come to college not to be educated but to be reeducated. You have imbibed of racism, sexism, and homophobia. And for some outrageous amount of tuition that will send many of you into perpetual debt, the modern-day Gletkins of academia will purge you of these impure thoughts. The brainwashing will begin in orientation but will not end there. If you live in a dormitory, there will be required sensitivity sessions run by minions from the office of residence life. These generally are graduate students who are shouldering the intellectual rigors of a degree in education administration. The aim of these sessions, which are reminiscent of those imposed on Soviet factory workers to remove their “mechanistic thinking,” is to reeducate you to rid yourself of the values your parents taught you. Many of you, irrespective of discipline, will be compelled to complete a multicultural requirement. These courses are compulsory because otherwise no rational person would sit through them. Your multicultural requirement might be taken in African-American studies where, being a white person, you will learn that only whites, by definition, can be racists and all whites are racists. The evils of slavery will be pounded into you, even though your ancestors probably not only didn’t own slaves, but they also came to these shores long after slavery was abolished. Nonetheless, your skin color makes you guilty. But invoke a stereotype about black people based on their high crime and recidivism rate, and you will be admonished that to brush all black people with a single brush — especially without context — is racist. To characterize all white people as racists, however, is not a stereotype but an intellectual incision. You will learn that there is such a thing as “true truth.” This is the shared reality of an “oppressed” group whose common belief makes something true. Or in the profound words of Alexandria Octavio-Cortez, you can have moral truth without factual truth — whatever that means. In these classes, you will never say that the trans-Atlantic slave trade was the product of Africans who shifted the trans-Saharan slave trade westward. You will never point out that two African potentates, King Tegesibu of Dahomey and King Alvare of the Congo, were among the wealthiest men in the known world, having gotten rich by selling slaves. It is not that the administration doesn’t know what goes on in these classes, but to intercede would result in charges of racism and violation of so-called academic freedom. If you complain, your grade will crash to the floor. In gender studies, remember there are more than two genders. Never, ever say you can’t change your DNA. Women are equal to men in every way, and biology is not destiny. All apparent biological differences are really a function of culture. After all, we live in a world where trans-women should be able to get abortions. All genders and races should be in all the professions in proportion to their distribution in the population is the current dogma. Any departure from that is a function of cultural oppression. The fact that Asians disproportionately dominate math and science classes is a function of some cultural flaw. Only on the athletic field does pure competition exist. If you regurgitate this view of the world, apologize for being white, and check your white male privilege, you will do fine. Do these classes change attitudes? Yes, but not as the intellectual Gletkins think.)

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Earth to Libertarians: Immigration Hurts American Workers – Spencer P. Morrison
https://amgreatness.com/2019/08/03/earth-to-libertarians-immigration-hurts-american-workers/

BREITBART
— Beto Ties Trump to El Paso Shooting — ‘He Is a Racist, and He Stokes Racism in This Country’ – Jeff Poor (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How soon, if not already, will Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois hold you directly responsible for shootings?)
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/08/03/beto-ties-trump-to-el-paso-shooting-he-is-a-racist-and-he-stokes-racism-in-this-country/

BLAZE
— TX land commissioner George P. Bush urges Americans to ‘stand firm’ against ‘white terrorism’ after El Paso attack “This is a real and present threat that we must all denounce and defeat,” said the state official and son of Jeb Bush. – CALEB HOWE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/texas-land-commissioner-george-p-bush-son-of-jeb-urges-americans-to-stand-firm-against-white-terrorism-after-el-paso-massacre

DAILY CALLER
— Taxpayers Pay $2 Billion To Fund 30,000 Public Employees In Baltimore, Audit Shows
https://dailycaller.com/2019/08/03/baltimore-tax-2-billion-public-employees/

NEWSMAX
— Twin Mass Shootings Turn US Focus to Gun Control, Racism
https://www.newsmax.com/us/twin-mass-shootings-racism/2019/08/04/id/927193/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— CNN speculates injured El Paso victims afraid to go to hospitals because of immigration status – Vivek Saxena 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/08/04/cnn-speculates-injured-el-paso-victims-afraid-to-go-to-hospitals-because-of-immigration-status-781500

THE HILL
— 9 dead in mass shooting in Dayton – KYLE BALLUCK 
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/456079-9-dead-in-mass-shooting-in-dayton
— O’Rourke: Trump is a ‘racist,’ responsible for El Paso shooting – JOHN BOWDEN (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How soon, if not already, will Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois hold you directly responsible for shootings?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/456078-orourke-trump-is-a-racist-responsible-for-el-paso-shooting
— George P. Bush denounces ‘white terrorism’ after El Paso shooting – JOHN BOWDEN (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How soon, if not already, will Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois hold you directly responsible for shootings?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/456076-george-p-bush-denounces-white-terrorism-after-el-paso-shooting
— The case for gender equality in male-dominated industries – BROOKS HOLTOM (DIERSEN: Few women wanted the bad jobs that I had. 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://thehill.com/opinion/international/456058-the-case-for-gender-equality-in-male-dominated-industries

HUFFINGTON POST
— Pete Buttigieg: America ‘Under Attack From Homegrown White Nationalist Terrorists’ Following Saturday’s mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, called for stricter gun laws and condemned white nationalist ideology. – Mollie Reilly (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How soon, if not already, will Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois hold you directly responsible for shootings?)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-buttigieg-el-paso-shooting-white-nationalism_n_5d460f8fe4b0ca604e330847
— Beto O’Rourke Links ‘Racist’ Donald Trump To Deadly El Paso Shootings Trump stokes racism that “leads to violence,” says former congressman as president offers “thoughts and prayers” in tardy tweet. – Mary Papenfuss (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How soon, if not already, will Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois hold you directly responsible for shootings?)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-thoughts-and-prayers-beto-orrourke-racist-link-el-paso-violence_n_5d4658f3e4b0acb57fcd9e8c

CNN
— 9 dead, 16 injured in a shooting in Dayton, Ohio – Madeline Holcombe and Melissa Alonso
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/04/us/dayton-ohio-active-shooter/index.html

YAHOO NEWS
— El Paso Shooting: Beto O’Rourke Reacts By Saying Trump “Stokes Racism” – Anita Bennett (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How soon, if not already, will Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois hold you directly responsible for shootings?)
https://news.yahoo.com/el-paso-shooting-beto-o-035347717.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Shooting in Dayton, Ohio, Kills at Least 9 Sixteen others were wounded, the police said. It was the second American mass shooting in 24 hours, and the third in a week. – Daniel Victor
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/04/us/dayton-ohio-shooting.html
— Minutes Before El Paso Killing, Hate-Filled Manifesto Appears Online – Tim Arango, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Katie Benner
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/03/us/patrick-crusius-el-paso-shooter-manifesto.html
— When Hate Came to El Paso The worst massacre aimed at Latinos in American history happened in my hometown, to my people. – Richard Parker
(DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How soon, if not already, will Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois hold you directly responsible for shootings?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/04/opinion/el-paso-shooting.html
— Yes, America Is Rigged Against Workers No other industrial country treats its working class so badly. And there’s one big reason for that. – Steven Greenhouse (DIERSEN: I was a lowly worker 1964-1997. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize, denigrate, and condemn lowly workers like I was 1964-1997.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/03/opinion/sunday/labor-unions.html
— We Want You: Journalism as National Service – Steven Waldman and Charles Sennott (DIERSEN: Wheaton has not had a real hometown newspaper for many decades. Ever-increasingly, the Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and Suburban Life report less and less and less Wheaton news. Ever-increasing, the little Wheaton news that they report a) is used to promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green party platforms and b) is used to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the Republican Party platform.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/01/us/news-deserts-future.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The crisis in local journalism is catastrophic — and it will get worse. More than 1,300 communities across the United States are without local news coverage, and thousands more have inadequate journalism. At the next recession, the collapse will accelerate. Studies have now validated what we all know intuitively: The disintegration of community journalism leads to greater polarization, lower voter turnout, more pollution, less government accountability and less trust. This problem is not going to be solved by a new phone app or an increase of a few pennies in digital ad rates. It’s time to try something dramatically different. The local media ecosystem of the future must have a much bigger role for nonprofit media and philanthropy. We accept this reality in the worlds of education and health care. It’s time to embrace it for local journalism. We believe people have an obligation to support libraries and symphonies. Now they have to support good accountability reporting.)
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: One in 10 Older Adults Binge Drinks, Study Says A new study looked at the prevalence of heavy drinking among adults 65 and older, who are especially vulnerable to its effects. – Emily Rueb
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/02/health/binge-drinkers-adult-alcohol.html

WASHINGTON POST
— 9 killed, at least 16 injured in Ohio shooting; suspect dead – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/at-least-16-hospitalized-as-police-investigate-ohio-shooting/2019/08/04/67d696d0-b690-11e9-acc8-1d847bacca73_story.html
— Saudi Arabia loosens its male guardianship system — but not nearly enough – Editorial
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opinions/saudi-arabia-loosens-its-male-guardianship-system–but-not-nearly-enough/2019/08/03/c0634a18-b542-11e9-8f6c-7828e68cb15f_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Trump to promote hatred of Reagan.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/08/04/why-donald-trump-is-just-following-ronald-reagans-footsteps-race/

NEW YORK POST
— Sick manifesto linked to Walmart shooting suspect blames ‘Hispanic invasion’ – Laura Italiano
https://nypost.com/2019/08/03/sick-manifesto-linked-to-walmart-shooting-suspect-blames-hispanic-invasion/
— The entire 2020 pack is running to the left of Obama — sad! – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2019/08/03/the-entire-2020-pack-is-running-to-the-left-of-obama-sad/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— ‘Very much a loner’: What we know about Patrick Crusius, the suspect in the El Paso massacre – ADAM ELMAHREK, MELISSA ETEHAD, MATTHEW ORMSETH
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2019-08-03/what-we-know-about-patrick-crusius-el-paso-rampage
— After El Paso shooting, O’Rourke and fellow Democrats decry Trump’s rhetoric, renew call to tighten gun laws – MICHAEL FINNEGAN, DAVID MONTERO (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How soon, if not already, will Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois hold you directly responsible for shootings?)
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2019-08-03/democratic-candidates-el-paso-shooting-beto-orourke
— The ‘Make America Great Again’ mystery: What does ‘again’ mean? (DIERSEN: America was great before Democrat success in making people 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.latimes.com/opinion/story/2019-08-02/the-make-america-great-again-mystery-what-does-again-mean
— Stymied by U.S. asylum policies, many migrants on the border are heading home – MOLLY HENNESSY-FISKE, WENDY FRY
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2019-08-03/stymied-by-u-s-asylum-policies-many-migrants-on-the-border-are-heading-home

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Why Trump Has Deported Fewer Immigrants Than Obama Trump, who made immigration a key plank of his 2016 campaign, is struggling to crank up deportations – Alicia A. Caldwell and Louise Radnofsky
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-trump-has-deported-fewer-immigrants-than-obama-11564824601

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— Trump Still Refuses to Condemn Violent White Supremacy – David Atkins (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How soon, if not already, will Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois hold you directly responsible for shootings?)
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2019/08/04/trump-still-refuses-to-condemn-violent-white-supremacy/

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS ‘FACILITATING AND ENABLING’ YOUTH TO COMMIT ‘TERRORISM,’ EX-FBI OFFICIAL SAYS AFTER EL PASO SHOOTING – CHRISTINA ZHAO (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How soon, if not already, will Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois hold you directly responsible for shootings?)
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-administration-facilitating-enabling-youth-commit-terrorism-ex-fbi-official-says-1452473

MACOM DAILY
— ELECTION 2019: Warren voters to pare down council field Tuesday – Norb Franz
https://www.macombdaily.com/news/elections/election-warren-voters-to-pare-down-council-field-tuesday/article_6a906d32-b588-11e9-8914-a3b5230ec92f.html

COLUMBIAN
— Support Perez for city council – Tim Leavitt
https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/aug/04/letter-support-perez-for-city-council/
— Choose Pond for city council – Adam Walters
https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/aug/04/letter-choose-pond-for-city-council/
— Pond is best choice for council – Paula Person
https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/aug/04/letter-pond-is-best-choice-for-council/
— Stronger Vancouver has risks Strategic initiative needs taxpayer scrutiny soon – Ann Donnelly
https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/aug/04/donnelly-stronger-vancouver-has-risks/

FORBES
— OCTOBER 1, 2018 FLASHBACK: How To Age-Proof Your Resume – Nancy Collamer (DIERSEN: I will be submitting my resume soon to Wheaton officials. Should I omit the following dates: 1970 when I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, 1971 when IRS hired me, 1972, 1973, and 1974 when IRS promoted me, 1976 when I earned an MBA from Loyola, 1978 when I became a resident of Wheaton, Milton Township, and DuPage County, 1979 when I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt, 1980 when GAO hired me, 1980 when I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, 1981 when I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt, 1981 when I became a licensed CPA, 1981 when I helped lead opposition to the installation of a stop light at President and Harrison Streets in Wheaton, 1983 when I became an Association of Government Accountants Executive Committee member, 1984 when I became a resident of Wheaton’s West District, 1986 when GAO promoted me, 1986 when my wife and I sued the builder of our home and Wheaton, 1990 when I became a Certified Fraud Examiner, 1994 when I became a Certified Government Financial Manager, 1996 when I became a Certified Financial Services Auditor, 1997 when I earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT, 1997 when I became a Forensic Accountant, 1998 when I became a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority arbitrator, 1999 when I Led a neighborhood effort to get ComEd to provide more reliable service to my neighborhood, 1999 when I became a Republican Precinct Committeeman, 2000 when I became a Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) webmaster, 2000 when I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor, 2001 when I became an American Association of Political Consultants board member, 2001 when I became Milton Township’s first webmaster and publish its first website, 2001 when I became a Milton Township Cemeteries Authority Trustee, 2002 when I led a group that got Comcast to begin carrying Fox News Channel in Wheaton, 2003 when I became an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, 2003 when I became a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, 2004 when I organized Wheaton’s first 9/11 ceremony, 2005 when I started sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails each and every morning, 2005 when I began raising money every year from DuPage Republicans to help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades and fireworks, 2005 when I organized Wheaton’s second 9/11 ceremony, 2005 when I became a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, 2008 when I again became a MTRCC webmaster, 2008 when I served as an Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions committee member, 2009 when I encouraged Wheaton to be the first city in Illinois to ban video gambling, 2016 when I started sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails each and every evening too, etc.) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2018/10/01/how-to-age-proof-your-resume-and-linkedin-profile/#5a97808a2e24
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Remove college graduation dates, except in cases of a newly minted degree or certificate. Melnik said she has no issue with the inconsistency of showing a recent date with a new degree and omitting an old one. . .Avoid phrases that needlessly date you, like “30+ years of experience.” Use “20+ years of experience” instead (25+ max). This makes your point without highlighting your advanced age. . .Replace an AOL or Hotmail email address with one from Gmail.)

LADDERS
— Lied on your resume to get a job? 1 in 10 say – Jake Richardson
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/lied-on-your-resume-to-get-a-job-1-in-10-say
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Have you ever lied on your resume, in an application, or during an interview to get a job? Some of the common resume lies are about academic degrees, age, technical abilities and criminal records. In interviews, people tend to tell lies related to salaries, references, and complete work history. Getting caught lying can be grounds for firing and yet many people take these risks. . .A report from 2017 stated that 85% of job applicants were caught by employers using some form of dishonesty. So, perhaps tech workers are more honest than some other types of employees.)

DAILY MAIL
— Fired Google engineer tells Tucker Carlson the tech titan will try and stop president Donald Trump from winning re-election – CHAUNCEY ALCORN
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7318659/Fired-Google-engineer-tells-Tucker-Carlson-company-try-stop-Trump-winning-election.html

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What kind of experience do you want your city council member to have? The following are typical city council functions (SEE: https://www.nlc.org/city-councils) 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.” – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

August 3 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Why hasn’t the Daily Herald reported on a) the sale of pot in Wheaton, b) the Wheaton West District City Council vacancy, and c) the Roosevelt Road Corridor Study since May 30, 2019? FIRST: At its August 5, 2019 meeting, Wheaton’s City Council is scheduled a) to vote on “a resolution and draft ordinance relating to a text amendment to zoning ordinance prohibiting cannabis business establishments in any zoning district” and b) to set “August 26 as the Public Hearing date.” (https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052019-1220 and https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/4222?fileID=6785 If you are a Wheaton resident, please join me in urging the Wheaton City Council to vote yes on the resolution and ordinance to ban the sale of pot in Wheaton. SECOND: 5:00 PM, Tuesday, August 6, 2019, is the filing deadline for applications to be appointed to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy. Sadly, Wheaton’s policy is to not disclose the names of the applicants or information about them, but instead, just the number of applications received. Please see the articles at the end of this email. So far, Wheaton has received 30 requests for applications, 4 complete applications, and 1 incomplete application. So far, to my knowledge, none of the applicants has publicly announced that they have filed. Because of that, I will be filing. In my opinion, not only Wheaton’s West District residents, but all of Wheaton’s residents should know who the applicants are before the filing deadline. If you become aware of someone who has filed or will file, please ask him/her to issue a press release and to include diersen@aol.com in the press release list. THIRD: During its upcoming Planning Session on August 12th, the Wheaton City Council will discuss the Roosevelt Road Corridor Study with its consultant, present questions for further exploration, and receive public comment from the audience to aid in planning. (https://www.wheaton.il.us/930/Roosevelt-Road). The study area includes the south side of Roosevelt Road between Carlton Avenue and Main Street which is in my precinct and the south side of Roosevelt Road between Carlton Avenue and Warrenville Road which is in my precinct and in Wheaton’s West District. Recently, members of the “Concerned Citizens – Rezoning Roosevelt Road” Facebook group posted yard signs (21 at last count) at homes on Arbor Avenue, Golf Lane, Park Avenue, and Warrenville Road in my precinct that say “PRESERVE NEIGHBORHOODS RETHINK REZONING.” – Dave Diersen)

http://www.gopillinois.com

ABC7
— Illinois members of Congress visit U.S.-Mexico border to understand impact of Trump’s immigration policies
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-members-of-congress-visit-us-mexico-border/5439017/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Flannery Fired Up: Libertyville moves to ban retail pot sales; Reparations bill (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How much reparations do the Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois want you to pay? From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that Democrats want you to pay: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should poll the Democrats in my precinct and ask them how much reparations they want me to pay.) 
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/flannery-fired-up-libertyville-moves-to-ban-retail-pot-sales-reparations-bill

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— U.S. employers added a solid 164,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate held at 3.7% – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-july-jobs-numbers-20190802-yuqxiiffvzhzfbh3mzhfrvsbey-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘Tough’ new Illinois Gaming Board chairman faced with massive gambling expansion The aptly nicknamed Charles ‘Chip’ Schmadeke is getting ready for a whirlwind bidding process for six new and highly coveted casino licenses. Ex-bosses say he has the right temperament for the high-stakes, low-glamor job. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/8/2/20752045/illinois-gaming-board-chairman-charles-chip-schmadeke-gambling-expansion

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Joseph Monack of Woodstock demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Ives and Sanguinetti.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190803/gop-need-better-candidates-in-6th-district
— Schneider says sending migrants to Mexico compounds their misery – Marni Pyke (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use “migrants” to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans. Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally. Ever-more obviously, Democrats and RINOs use citizens of foreign countries to not only destroy Republicans, but to destroy America.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190802/schneider-says-sending-migrants-to-mexico-compounds-their-misery

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Perennial candidate Marshall tosses hat in ring – again Berwyn radiologist seeks GOP nomination to run against Durbin in 2020 – BRENDA SCHORY (DIERSEN: On July 5, 2003, a mere 16 years ago, all five announced Republican U.S. Senate candidates (John Cox, Chirinjeev Kathuria, Andy McKenna, Jim Oberweis, and Jack Ryan) attended a picnic that I arranged in the Prairie Path Park in my precinct for voters in my precinct, Jeanne Ives’ precinct to the east, and Debra Olson’s precinct to the west. The 200 attendees included Randy Hultgren.)
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/08/02/perennial-candidate-marshall-tosses-hat-in-ring-again/aw1vwcu/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— New law requires all high school students to fill out FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid) before graduating – Julie Wurth (DIERSEN: How would your parents have reacted to this?)
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/new-law-requires-all-high-school-students-to-fill-out/article_e0770c30-4437-5187-9f02-452fdc7d7b07.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Rep. Ratcliffe withdraws nomination for Director of National Intelligence – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/rep-ratcliffe-withdraws-nomination-for-director-of-national-intelligence

WREX
— Slave descendants to spend night in cabins at NC plantation – AP (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How much reparations do the Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois want you to pay? From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that Democrats want you to pay: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should poll the Democrats in my precinct and ask them how much reparations they want me to pay.)
https://wrex.com/category/2019/08/03/slave-descendants-to-spend-night-in-cabins-at-nc-plantation/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Patronage Employees Breathing Sigh of Relief that They Are Not Governing by Labor Union Law
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/03/patronage-employees-breathing-sign-of-relief-that-they-are-not-governing-by-labor-union-law/

ROCK ISLAND TODAY
— NRCC press secretary: DCCC staff shakeup shows Bustos is ‘not up for the job’ – Glenn Minnis (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, the top priority for my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates was getting rid employees like me who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran 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://rockislandtoday.com/stories/512811044-nrcc-press-secretary-dccc-staff-shakeup-shows-bustos-is-not-up-for-the-job

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Former GOP state chairman Pat Brady contributed to Cullerton’s state senate campaigns – Zeta Cross
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512824412-former-gop-state-chairman-brady-contributed-to-cullerton-s-state-senate-campaigns

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Naperville City Council opts out of legalized marijuana sales – Colin Froment (DIERSEN: One could compare and contrast reporting on the pot issue in Naperville versus Wheaton.)
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512824436-naperville-city-council-opts-out-of-legalized-marijuana-sales
— Ives calls Cullerton indictment ‘corruption at the highest level’ – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512824411-ives-calls-cullerton-indictment-corruption-at-the-highest-level
— Jeanne Ives’ Soundbites of the Week
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512824437-icymi-jeanne-ives-soundbites-of-the-week
— Sterigenics fallout could trigger media/mob attacks against other businesses, air quality expert warns – W.J. Kennedy 
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512823315-sterigenics-fallout-could-trigger-media-mob-attacks-against-other-businesses-air-quality-expert-warns
— Surgeon Kinzler blasts Democrats after indictment of Cullerton – Colin Froment 
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512824406-surgeon-kinzler-blasts-democrats-after-indictment-of-cullerton

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Illinois’ Predatory Profiteering Leaders – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/illinois-predatory-profiteering-leaders/
— The Effects Of A Lukewarm Church – Dr. Joey Krol (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who are a member of a church, attend church services, and/or give money to a church, but who fail/refuse to fight the promotion of dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, retaliation, and even worse things? Because of the aforesaid, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs are increasingly successful in hinting/implying/arguing/shouting that GOD is a Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green, 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://illinoisfamily.org/faith/the-effects-of-allukewarm-church/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Push to legalize pot cements partisan divisions in 2020 race – Melissa Quinn
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/push-to-legalize-pot-cements-partisan-divisions-in-2020-race

FOX NEWS
— Racism is the left’s only answer to Trump (and that won’t help Democrats in 2020) – Newt Gingrich 
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/newt-gingrich-racism-is-the-lefts-only-answer-to-trump-and-that-wont-help-democrats-in-2020
— George Hamilton says actors ‘have no qualifications’ to discuss politics, explains why he’s never voted – Jessica Napoli (DIERSEN: What qualifications do you have to discuss politics? My qualifications include serving as a) a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, b) GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, c) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, d) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, e) Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, f) Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, g) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004, h) GAO employee 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $98,198-$127,654, i) Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter Executive Committee member 1983-1996, j) IRS employee 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $82,579-$93,592.) 
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/george-hamilton-actors-voting

GOPUSA
— Florida McDonald’s worker fired for refusing to serve people ‘with badges’ (DIERSEN: In your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois, how strongly do the voters hate past, present, and future government employees?)
http://www.gopusa.com/florida-mcdonalds-worker-fired-for-refusing-to-serve-people-with-badges/
— Trump’s Tweets Expose Democrat Attachment to Sharpton
http://www.gopusa.com/trumps-tweets-expose-democrat-attachment-to-sharpton/
— Getting labeled a Racist Is Easy Today
http://www.gopusa.com/getting-labeled-a-racist-is-easy-today/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Democrats gripped by reparations fever – Eric Utter (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican? How much reparations do the Democrats in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois want you to pay? From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that Democrats want you to pay: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should poll the Democrats in my precinct and ask them how much reparations they want me to pay.) 
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/democrats_gripped_by_reparations_fever_.html

TOWNHALL
— CNN Contributor Gets His Press Pass Suspended – Matt Vespa (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have constructively and actually suspended my GOPUSA press pass since 2000. I would focus on activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, and political consultants who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.) 
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2019/08/02/boisterous-playboy-reporter-just-got-his-press-pass-suspended-by-the-trump-white-n2551127
(DIERSEN HEADLINE: Well, remember Brian Karem? He’s the White House Correspondent for Playboy. He’s also a CNN contributor. Former Special Assistant to the President and current Salem Radio Host Dr. Sebastian Gorka confronted him at a presser in the Rose Garden. He’s been called one of the biggest pigs of the press corps, known for his combative style with the press secretaries of the Trump White House. He likened Trump voters to the Nazi Party. He said that the attendees of the White House’s social media summit were willing participants of demonic possession. Gorka said that he called the president a “f**king idiot” when he refused to answer the questions being hurled at him. So, he just got his press pass suspended for thirty days, which Playboys vows to fight (via Washington Examiner):)

LIFE SITE NEWS
— White House confirms Trump’s LGBT support in multiple pro-gay tweets – Stefano Gennarini, J.D.
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/white-house-confirms-trumps-lgbt-support-in-multiple-pro-gay-tweets
— ‘Trump is not a racist’: MLK’s niece rebukes liberal DC archbishop – Pete Baklinski
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-is-not-a-racist-mlks-niece-rebukes-liberal-archbishop

NEW YORK TIMES
— Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Excellence A former dean of the Yale Law School sounds a warning. – Bret Stephens (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/02/opinion/university-campus-diveristy-inclusion-free-speech.html
— Worst Democratic Strategy Yet: Attack Obama’s Legacy Rather than effectively prosecute the easy case against the worst president ever, the Democrats went after one of the best. – Timothy Egan
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/02/opinion/democratic-debate-obama.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats Fuel Racial Disharmony. Will It Motivate or Discourage Black Voters?
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/03/us/politics/black-vote-trump.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Democrats crow about their success in youth to believe in “climate change.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/02/climate/climate-change-republicans.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Talking like Trump in the workplace can cost your employer money and get you fired – Joe Davidson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/talking-like-trump-in-the-workplace-can-cost-your-employer-money-and-get-you-fired/2019/08/02/e83cd3d4-b4a6-11e9-8e94-71a35969e4d8_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— What Would We Do Without the Word ‘Racism’? The term became pervasive only after discrimination was banned and blacks made significant progress. – Joseph Epstein (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, if not already, Trump-haters will call you a racist if you are a Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. How did/will you react?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-would-we-do-without-the-word-racism-11564782112
— The Downside of Diversity On campus, identity politics has become a dogma that damages independent thinking and the pursuit of truth. – Anthony Kronman (DIERSEN: Do you promote diversity? To promote diversity is to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-downside-of-diversity-11564758009

24/7 WALL STREET
— Black Unemployment Rates 82% Higher Than White – Douglas A. McIntyre (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a Black in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a Black in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted Blacks in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a Black in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a Black in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
https://247wallst.com/jobs/2019/08/03/black-unemployment-rates-82-higher-than-white/

OIL CITY NEWS
— MONDAY CANDIDATE INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR VACANT SEAT AT CITY HALL – Brendan LaChance 
https://oilcity.news/community/2019/08/02/monday-candidate-interview-schedule-for-vacant-seat-at-city-hall2/

BEND BULLETIN
— Voters should fill vacancies on Bend council – Editorial
https://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/7339101-151/editorial-voters-should-fill-vacancies-on-bend-council

COLUMBIAN
— Support Pond for city council – Terah Pitchford
https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/aug/03/letter-support-pond-for-city-council-3/
— Support Fox for city council – Mark Monroe
https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/aug/03/letter-support-fox-for-city-council-3/
— Support Aguilera for city council – Kevin Hart
https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/aug/03/letter-support-aguilera-for-city-council/
— Vancouver City Council race comes down to the wire 7 candidates seeking Pos. 6 seat on Vancouver council campaign with determination as primary nears – Calley Hair
https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/aug/03/vancouver-city-council-race-comes-down-to-the-wire/

MANKATO FREE PRESS
— Candidate filings underway for St. Peter city and school elections – Kristine Goodrich
https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_news/candidate-filings-underway-for-st-peter-city-and-school-elections/article_901c6b52-b572-11e9-90c9-6f459c33ca56.html

VALLEY NEWS
— Lebanon City Council seeks replacement
https://www.vnews.com/City-Council-to-Appoint-New-Member-27445588

REPORTER NEWSPAPERS
— Sandy Springs says private council briefings are useful; critics question transparency – John Ruch 
https://www.reporternewspapers.net/2019/08/03/sandy-springs-says-private-council-briefings-are-useful-critics-question-transparency/

SPOKESMAN REVIEW
— Spokane Valley Council race gets ugly, with name-calling, accusations of harassment, inaccurate claims – Rebecca White
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/aug/03/spokane-valley-council-race-gets-ugly-with-name-ca/

UPRISE RI
— Final debate between Woonsocket City Council candidates Kithes and Jalette airs on WNRI radio; Election date August 6 – Steve Ahlquist
https://upriseri.com/2019-08-02-woonsocket-city-council/

YAKIMA HERALD
— Most candidates for Yakima City Council file finance reports. Hallock, Ponce lead fundraising – LEX TALAMO
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/most-candidates-for-yakima-city-council-file-finance-reports-hallock/article_b127675a-ea16-562f-a378-d363746bd9a0.html

INDE ONLINE
— Should Massillon City Council members get a pay raise? – Steven M. Grazier 
https://www.indeonline.com/news/20190803/should-massillon-city-council-members-get-pay-raise

COURIER TIMES
— Candidate list for Blackwell’s seat up to 12 – George Willoughby
http://personcountylife.com/stories/candidate-list-for-blackwells-seat-up-to-12,23321

July 29 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PHOTO OF KELLER: Party chairman Mary Keller: DuPage Republicans facing unity challenges – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190729/party-chairman-dupage-republicans-facing-unity-challenges
(FROM THE ARTICLE: His rise within the ranks of the DuPage Republican Party came one small step at a time, and now Marty Keller is chairman of the political organization that traditionally has found voter favor in the state’s second-largest county. Keller, of Wheaton, got involved in his party first as a precinct committeeman in Milton Township. From that start in 2004, he has stepped into roles as an elected Milton Township trustee and then as the employed executive director of the township’s Community Emergency Response Team; as chairman of the Milton Township Republicans; and then as vice chairman and now chairman of the countywide organization. Keller recently sat down with the Daily Herald to share the party’s outlook after a 2018 election that found Democrats winning an unprecedented number of county, state and national seats. Here is an edited version of the conversation.)
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PHOTO: Casten seeking second term after ‘awesome, humbling’ first months in Congress – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190729/casten-seeking-second-term-after-awesome-humbling-first-months-in-congress
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Casten’s opponent from the Republican Party could be former Wheaton City Council member and Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, who held the statewide position during former Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration. Or it could be former Wheaton City Council member, state representative and gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives, who ran against Rauner in the 2018 primary. Casten campaign spokeswoman Chloe Hunt said in a news release that both potential Republican challengers would take opposite stands from Casten on issues such as abortion and taxes. “Jeanne Ives and Evelyn Sanguinetti both embrace an extreme partisan ideology that would deny a woman’s right to choose and raise our health care costs,” Hunt said. “They both strongly support President Trump and they both are wildly out of touch with the concerns of the 6th Congressional District.” Ives launched her campaign by filing a statement of candidacy July 18 with the Federal Election Commission. Sanguinetti has been campaigning since April. Sanguinetti’s campaign has criticized Casten for being “out of touch” with his constituents, for rubber-stamping priorities of House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi instead of being “a centrist,” and for saying he wants to open an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. . .The National Republican Congressional Committee, for example, is calling out Casten and fellow freshman U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of the 14th District for votes related to military spending, saying they both are playing to a “socialist base” and putting “partisan extremism ahead of the safety of our brave troops.”)
— Wage gap was oversimplified – Joe H. Heater, Palatine
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190729/wage-gap-was-oversimplified

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago is counting on a casino windfall, but Indiana gambling rivals are renovating, expanding – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-chicago-casino-faces-competition-with-indiana-20190725-6ok4wnepg5dgfdfw23xti6gb5y-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cresco Labs’ 56 marijuana dispensaries around the country soon will have the same name: Sunnyside – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-cresco-rebrands-dispensaries-sunnyside-20190729-tqckmdq72vh35br34qbs3apbhu-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: Affordable housing in thriving Naperville is elusive. This mother of twins knows all too well. – SARAH FREISHTAT and ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-affordable-housing-naperville-st-20190726-4ylxy7adebalnoukff6ezxxcwu-story.html

ABC7
— 48 shot, 8 fatally in Chicago weekend shootings
https://abc7chicago.com/48-shot-8-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/5427056/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Immigration issues are federal government’s responsibility – Mayor Jim Langfelder (DIERSEN: Concerning immigration, constructively, Democrats have joined with Mexico and with other foreign countries in declaring war on America.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190728/mayor-jim-langfelder-immigration-issues-are-federal-governments-responsibility
— Lawmakers: Push for affordable housing solutions just beginning – Rebecca Anzel (DIERSEN: What did you do to help you afford better housing? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.) 
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190728/lawmakers-push-for-affordable-housing-solutions-just-beginning

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— A closer look at Davis supporter – PETER ELLERTSEN, Springfield
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-a-closer-look-at-davis-supporter/article_1115aa66-9e21-5473-a3eb-34b9f9eac5a0.html

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Task force to study property tax relief in Illinois – Doug Finke
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20190728/task-force-to-study-property-tax-relief-in-illinois

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Illinois Inmate Numbers Decline – Cole Lauterbach
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=288169#.XT7dzBh_OM8

SAUK VALLEY
— Getting older, going broke: Who’s going to pay for long-term care? – Teresa Wiltz (DIERSEN: For those who have pensions and/or Social Security, those payments can/will go toward long-term health care until you die.) 
https://www.saukvalley.com/2019/07/28/getting-older-going-broke-whos-going-to-pay-for-long-term-care/adys0j4/

CHICAGO DEFENDER
— Cook County Invests Half a Million Dollars to Support Pregnant Women and Moms in County Jail
https://chicagodefender.com/cook-county-invests-half-a-million-dollars-to-support-pregnant-women-and-moms-in-county-jail/

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— End censorship of conservative thought – Mike Steffen, Moline
https://qconline.com/opinion/letters/letter-end-censorship-of-conservative-thought/article_e09579b8-04d5-5447-b967-fbc726971e90.html
— This nation has never been so divided – Peggy Huffstutler, Coal Valley
https://qconline.com/opinion/letters/letter-this-nation-has-never-been-so-divided/article_a0b744c2-bc32-55b1-9e5d-03c0a4632f85.html

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois tied for nation’s most lax lawmaker/lobbyist revolving door laws: none. – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-tied-for-nation-s-most-lax-lawmaker-lobbyist-revolving/article_595a07ae-afdd-11e9-a68d-933fde915ad7.html

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Three voters in my precinct speak against the East Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan.
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/512807273-city-of-wheaton-city-council-met-june-24

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— PRESIDENT’S CAMPAIGN CONDEMNS PHONY TRUMP FUNDRAISERS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/07/presidents-campaign-warns-about-phony-trump-fundraising-groups.html
— IT’S OFFICIAL: THE PURPOSE OF TEACHING IS POLITICAL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/07/its-official-the-purpose-of-teaching-is-political.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker shifts on Trump impeachment
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/29/pritzker-shifts-on-trump-impeachment/

FOX NEWS
— On immigration, Trump speaks for America while Democrats pander to their base – Steve Hilton
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/steve-hilton-on-immigration-trump-speaks-for-america-while-democrats-pander-their-base
— Trump is right – Baltimore mistreated by elected Dems, residents deserve better – Todd Starnes 
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/todd-starnes-trump-is-right-baltimore-mistreated-by-elected-dems-residents-deserve-better

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Donald Trump’s immigration policies on winning streak – Stephen Dinan (DIERSEN: When were you on a winning streak? I was a) during 1972-1974 when IRS promoted me from GS-7, currently $46,554/year, to GS-12, currently $82,579/year and b) during 1986-1988 when GAO assigned me to audits of IRS and promoted me to GS-13, currently, $98,198/year.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/28/trump-immigration-policy-winning-streak-courts/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Immigration top 2020 issue, 3-to-1 over healthcare, illegals ‘affect my life’ – Paul Bedard 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/immigration-top-2020-issue-3-to-1-over-health-care-illegals-affect-my-life

AMERICAN THINKER
— It’s No Longer about Equality – Jeffrey Folks
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/07/its_no_longer_about_equality.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Minorities achieved legal equality in the 1960s, and they proceeded to claim the equivalent of reparations in the form of affirmative action, minority set-asides, preferential admissions based on race, and thousands of informal arrangements in the workplace granting preference in terms of evaluations and workload. As minorities gained these preferences, some became more aggressive. Some version of the Squad’s tactic of calling out whites and daring them to talk back became commonplace across society. Many Americans have witnessed blacks stepping to the front of the line and expecting to be served first. Many have seen minorities promoted ahead of more experienced whites with the idea that minorities need to be “represented.” But what we see now is different. It is not just society helping out those who have been disadvantaged in the past. It is a form of aggressive prejudice against, disdain for, and potential violence against whites. As I see it, the Squad epitomizes this new stage in race relations. It’s fortunate we have a president who recognizes what these women are about and is willing to stand up to them.)
— Reparations: A flawed stratagem – Sam Younnokis (DIERSEN: From what I see, if the Democrats defeat Trump in 2020, they will appoint “Reparations Czars” in each precinct in America who will determine how much reparations each resident of the precinct must pay. The more of the following that you are, the more reparations that you would have to pay: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/reparations_a_flawed_stratagem.html
— Rats and DemocRATS – a natural combination – Ethel C. Fenig
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/rats_and_democrats__a_natural_combination.html

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Demography and the Populists’ Destiny A new book challenges the conventional wisdom on immigration and racism, in defiance of the woke Left. – W. JAMES ANTLE III 
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/demography-and-the-populists-destiny/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Woke Racism – Victor Davis Hanson
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/07/28/woke-racism/

BREITBART
— Mexican Women Have Right to U.S. Healthcare, U.S.-Born Children, Says Democrat Senator – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/07/28/mexican-women-have-right-u-s-healthcare-u-s-born-children-says-democrat-senator/
— ‘White Guilt’ Steers Democrat Support for Uncontrolled Immigration – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/28/democrat-opposition-immigration-controls-surges/
— Donald Trump: Al Sharpton a ‘Con Man’ Who ‘Hates Whites And Cops’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/29/donald-trump-al-sharpton-a-con-man-who-hates-whites-and-cops/

BLAZE

— Baltimore Sun journalist on CNN says press should stop being afraid of their bias against ‘evil’ Trump being seen as biased In an epic self-own, he says reporters can get people to vote against Trump if they ditch their fear of being called biased. – Caleb Howe (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I am NOT a reporter or journalist because I proclaim my conservative and Republican bias. I would focus on those in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois a) who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican and b) who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/journalist-says-bias-is-not-biased

DAILY CALLER
— $12K A Day: How White Liberals Profit From Pushing ‘White Privilege’ – JAKE DIMA AND PETER HASSON (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs call you a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of if you do not demonize, denigrate, and condemn individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/28/white-liberals-profit-privilege/
— Multiple Voice Of America Reporters Have Posted Anti-Trump Content On Social Media – SHELBY TALCOTT
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/28/voice-of-america-trump-reporters/
— Are The 4 ‘Housewomen’ Of The Apocalypse Better For Democrats, Or For Trump? – Daniel Oliver
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/28/oliver-four-housewomen/

TOWNHALL
— Democrat Prospects Are Bleak As The Wacky Pack Takes Over – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2019/07/29/democrat-prospects-are-bleak-as-the-wacky-pack-takes-over-n2550727
— Trump Should Never Release His Tax Returns – David Thomas Roberts (DIERSEN: Democrats use tax return information to destroy Republicans. In 1978, the Democrats at Money Magazine and the Democrats at IRS used my tax returns to hint/imply/argue/shout that my education deductions were improper and should be disallowed. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business courses that I took at Loyola 1972-1976 and the graduate accounting courses that I had taken at DePaul since 1976 a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to qualify me for a “new trade or business,” d) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and e) were a distraction.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/davidthomasroberts/2019/07/29/trump-should-never-release-his-tax-returns-n2550685
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The latest data available from the IRS showed 2.2 million tax return errors in 2015 without an audit involved. Several years ago, Money Magazine gave a rather mundane sample family tax return to complete to 45 tax professionals and received 45 different tax outcomes, some as much as 160 percent different in the amount of taxes due or refunds to be received. It is literally impossible for anyone with complex tax returns to absolutely know beyond a shadow of a doubt if our tax professional did it right.)

GOPUSA
— Trump administration’s plan to relocate federal workers hits resistance
http://www.gopusa.com/trump-administrations-plan-to-relocate-federal-workers-hits-resistance/
— ‘America’ and ‘American’ vanish in a college guide for how not to offend
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=73244

PJ MEDIA
— The Democrats, Not Trump, Are the Racists – ROGER L. SIMON 
https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/the-democrats-not-trump-are-the-racists/

WORLD NET DAILY
— CAN THE 3-HEADED DEMOCRATIC PARTY WIN? Lowell Ponte thumps racist leftists blaming their shortcomings on the right
https://www.wnd.com/2019/07/can-the-3-headed-democratic-party-win/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Open Borders Devalue Citizenship — and the Rights It Affords – Frank Miele
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2019/07/29/open_borders_devalue_citizenship_–_and_the_rights_it_affords.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— How Extreme Is the Equality Act? – JOHN MCCORMACK
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/07/how-extreme-is-the-equality-act/

THE HILL
— Most oppose cash reparations for slavery: poll – MORGAN GSTALTER (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.) 
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/455099-most-oppose-cash-reparations-for-slavery-poll
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says that Trump is “The Great Divider.”
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/455039-donald-trump-the-great-divider

POLITICO
— Trump will sign budget deal, Mulvaney says – MAYA PARTHASARATHY (DIERSEN: What budgeting experience do you have? I served on the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter Executive Committee 1983-1996 and as its Treasurer 1983-1986. I served on the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee 2003-2007 and as its Treasurer 2003-2006. Since 1999, I have unsuccessfully urged the Milton Township Republican Central Committee to develop annual budgets, to get those budgets approved by the membership, and to follow those budgets.) 
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/28/mulvaney-trump-will-sign-budget-deal-1438252

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Accuses Black Congressman and Allies of Being Racist, Deepening Feud – Peter Baker
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/28/us/politics/trump-elijah-cummings-baltimore.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/28/opinion/trump-racist-baltimore.html
— How to Answer Tricky Personal Questions at a New Job Navigating the gauntlet of questions from the new people in your life. – Allie Volpe (DIERSEN: I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old. My new Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates asked me lots of personal questions to get information to use against me. They asked questions to confirm that I was conservative, Republican, Missouri Synod Lutheran, 100% German American, draft avoider, a Crete resident 1948-1972, and that my ancestors had been in America since 1844. To paint my wife and I as being undeservedly filthy rich DINKs, they asked me questions to confirm my wife’s employment and job perks, that we owned a home in Wheaton, that we owned three cars – a 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale, 1978 Chevy Chevette, and a 1972 Corvette, and that we owned a town home in University Park and had rental income from it.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/29/smarter-living/how-to-answer-tricky-personal-questions-at-a-new-job.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/28/opinion/trump-george-wallace-rallies-the-squad.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Kicking Trump out is the important thing. Fights over how to do it shouldn’t get in the way.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/kicking-trump-out-is-the-important-thing-fights-over-how-to-do-it-shouldnt-get-in-the-way/2019/07/28/0f3d1086-afeb-11e9-a0c9-6d2d7818f3da_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Donald Trump is American democracy’s worst nightmare come true.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/07/28/donald-trump-is-american-democracys-worst-nightmare-come-true/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says Trump’s attacks on Baltimore are “Louder and more hateful” and an “escalation of his strategy to denigrate diverse, liberal areas.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/louder-and-more-hateful-big-city-leaders-say-trumps-attacks-on-baltimore-are-escalation-of-his-strategy-to-denigrate-diverse-liberal-areas/2019/07/28/45448ad0-b16a-11e9-951e-de024209545d_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump thinks racist rhetoric will help him in 2020. The data suggest otherwise. Backlash to Trump’s rhetoric could offset any gains.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/07/29/trump-thinks-racist-rhetoric-will-help-him-data-suggest-otherwise/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “President Trump’s Baltimore tweets were racist — but he also fails to grasp what ails our cities Decades of racist policies — not absentee congressmen — explain cities’ biggest struggles.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/07/29/president-trumps-baltimore-tweets-were-racist-he-also-fails-grasp-what-ails-our-cities/?utm_term=.b09b006b1cf7

USA TODAY
— Liberal groups seek to make Supreme Court an issue in 2020 presidential race – Richard Wolf (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents seek to make an issue of in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county? My critics/opponents in my precinct are making an issue of possible Roosevelt Road rezoning issues. Will they blame me for possible Roosevelt Road rezoning that they object to?)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2019/07/28/pack-court-liberals-conservatives-fight-over-supreme-court-size/1821303001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Donald Trump’s depressing racist vitriol brings out the worst in too many Americans.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/07/29/trump-racist-attack-cummings-baltimore-plays-to-supporters-column/1853047001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Administration Boasts of Spending Deal Win Mick Mulvaney says the deal enables Republicans to beat back Democratic policy goals – Andrew Duehren
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-boasts-of-spending-deal-win-11564405377
— String of Wins Lift Trump Re-election bid likely benefited from border-wall ruling and budget deal, even as China fight takes toll – Catherine Lucey and Andrew Restuccia (DIERSEN: When did you have a string of wins? For me, it was a) during 1972-1974 when IRS promoted me from GS-7, currently $46,554/year, to GS-12, currently $82,579/year and b) during 1986-1988 when GAO assigned me to audits of IRS and promoted me to GS-13, currently, $98,198/year.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-sees-week-of-largely-positive-news-but-there-may-be-speed-bumps-ahead-11564340764

KIPLINGER
— Should You Move or Stay Put in Retirement? – JANET BODNAR (DIERSEN: Who wants you to move? Members of Group A want members of Group B to move. What percent of those in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois are members of Group A? Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T010-C022-S002-should-you-move-or-stay-put.html

KOENIG RUBLOFF
— FOR SALE: VACANT LOT: 518 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton – $394,900
http://www.koenigrubloff.com/landlots-for-sale/518-W-Roosevelt-Road-Wheaton-IL-60187-262649747

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What kind of experience do you want your city council member to have? The following are typical city council functions (SEE: https://www.nlc.org/city-councils): “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.” – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

July 28 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Family, friends send off 400 Illinois National Guard members set to deploy to Afghanistan – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/families-send-off-400-illinois-national-guard-members-deploying-to-afghanistan-/5425732/
— Indiana marijuana surge coming from other states, police say – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/-police-indiana-marijuana-surge-coming-from-other-states/5425844/
— Trump assails Elijah Cummings as ‘racist,’ stepping up feud over Maryland’s 7th district – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/stepping-up-feud-trump-assails-cummings-as-racist/5425401/

CBS2
— Amtrak Train Strikes Truck, Derails Near University Park
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/07/28/amtrak-train-strikes-vehicle/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Arizona lawmaker claims immigrants are ‘flooding’ and ‘overwhelming us’
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/arizona-lawmaker-claims-immigrants-are-flooding-and-overwhelming-us-
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A veteran Arizona legislator is apologizing while defending herself from criticism for comments she made on immigration and birth rates. The Phoenix New Times posted audio of a July 15 speech during which state Sen. Sylvia Allen said a flood of immigration and low birth rates among whites amid a lack cultural assimilation mean “we’re going to look like South American countries very quickly.” The Republican from Snowflake, Arizona, who is white, also said the U.S. has to regulate immigration so the country can provide jobs, education, health care and other needs. “We can’t provide that if people are just flooding us and flooding us and flooding us and overwhelming us,” she said.)

WGN RADIO
— Jeanne Ives is ready to ‘restore confidence’ in IL’s 6th – John Kass and Jeff Carlin
https://wgnradio.com/2019/07/28/the-chicago-way-ep-202-its-time-to-step-up-for-chicago-in-the-smollett-foxx-case-jeanne-ives-is-ready-to-restore-confidence-in-ils-6th-and-more/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago sanctuary ordinance wrongly defies federal law – John Moravecek, Naperville
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/28/8931992/immigration-ellis-island-sanctuary-city-michael-madigan-comed-sun-times-letters
— Fact-check: Durbin says Trump has encouraged unprecedented numbers of migrants to seek asylum; that’s not entirely true – BGA (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally, b) to illegally stay in America illegally, and c) to illegally vote for Democrats illegally.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/28/8932409/politifact-bga-better-government-association-durbin-trump-immigration-asylum-migrants
— Will cemetery zoning scare off developers eyeing St. Adalbert’s property? Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez proposes to rezone the church land to prevent condo development. – Carlos Ballesteros
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/24/20707675/pilsen-st-adalbert-church-chicago-byron-sigcho-lopez-gentrification-archdiocese

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Police: Indiana marijuana surge coming from other states – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/sns-indiana-marijuana-surge-20190728-a7hhy6zzjngyxlynjhvi4okp3i-story.html
— After some accused Trump of racist comments about Baltimore, president steps up feud by calling Elijah Cummings a racist – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-elijah-cummings-baltimore-20190728-eihwg4ogqvaeppw52rluazxebe-story.html
— As Democrats descend on Detroit for presidential debate, black voters offer a warning: Don’t take us for granted – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-democratic-presidential-primary-detroit-michigan-20190728-emssjk4marhknhkev7qyfhahfu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Arizona lawmaker blasted for saying US might look like South America – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190727/news/307279898/

HOMEWOOD FLOSSMOOR CHRONICLE
— Local leaders look into a future with legal marijuana – Carole Sharwarko
http://www.hfchronicle.com/article/2019/jul/28/local-leaders-look-future-legal-marijuana

FOX ILLINOIS
— Stepping up feud, Trump assails Cummings as ‘racist’ – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/stepping-up-feud-trump-assails-cummings-as-racist

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— FROM THE REPORT: Zoning Application #19-11. An application requesting a text amendment to Article 15.1 of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance to allow a “Cat Adoption Agency” as a special use in the O-R Office and Research District. . .The application is further requesting a special use permit to allow a Cat Adoption Agency to occupy the existing building located at 525 W. Roosevelt Road. This property is zoned O-R Office and Research District. The application has been submitted by St. Sophia’s Forgotten Felines, 112 E. Chicago Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559 on behalf of the property owner, Electronic Options Corporation, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. 
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/512776459-city-of-wheaton-planning-and-zoning-board-will-meet-july-23

BREITBART
— Resident of Baltimore Agrees with Trump: Cummings ‘Hasn’t Done Anything for Us’ – HANNAH BLEAU (DIERSEN: What has your Republican Precinct Committeeman done for the Republican voters in your precinct? Since 2000, I have made GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails available to the Republican voters in my precinct. Those emails have gone out each and every morning since 2004, and each and every evening too since 2015. Since 2004, those emails have included links to more than 341,800 articles and information on many upcoming events. Since 1999, I have kept the Republican voters in my precinct informed of who the Republican candidates were and how many votes they received in the precinct. Since 1999, I have circulated petitions for all the Republican candidates, distributed their literature, and encouraged the voters in the precinct to vote for them. Further, I have the best record by far since 1999 for attending Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) meetings and fundraisers. I served as the MTRCC webmaster 2000-2004 and 2008-2010. I save attended all the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Conventions as a Delegate since 2000 and I served on the 2008 IRP Platform and Resolutions Committee. Further, since 2005, I have raised funds from Republican candidates, elected officials, and party leaders to help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades and fireworks. In the process of doing the aforesaid, I have come to know all the Republicans at the federal, state, county, township, and city levels who serve my precinct.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/27/trump-doubles-down-cummings-this-is-your-district/

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Turns His Sights On Nancy Pelosi In Battle Over Baltimore – AMBER ATHEY
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/28/trump-nancy-pelosi-baltimore/
— Trump Says Baltimore Is A Dump, The Media Freaks Out. Then Came Videos Of Garbage Strewn Everywhere
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/28/trump-baltimore-media-garbage/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s ‘hate agenda’ seeping into policymaking.” 
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/455052-tlaib-trumps-hate-agenda-seeping-into-policymaking
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump. 
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/455039-donald-trump-the-great-divider

REUTERS
— Trump rejects racism charge, throws it at black lawmaker – Lesley Wroughton
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-cummings/trump-rejects-racism-charge-throws-it-at-black-lawmaker-idUSKCN1UN0OE?il=0

ABC NEWS
— Democrats call Trump racist as he doubles down on attack on Baltimore, Rep. Cummings – BEN GITTLESON
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/democrats-call-trump-racist-doubles-attack-baltimore-rep/story?id=64616861

NBC NEWS
— Trump calls Cummings a ‘racist’ in second day of attacks on lawmaker, Baltimore Sunday’s outburst came a day after the president tweeted that “no human being would want to live” in Baltimore. – Allan Smith
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-continues-attacks-cummings-baltimore-n1035466

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “In Trump’s America, the ‘basket of deplorables’ is overflowing.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/07/28/trumps-america-basket-deplorables-is-overflowing/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Don’t get complacent. Things really are that bad under Trump.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dont-get-complacent-things-really-are-that-bad-under-trump/2019/07/28/a0dabbfa-afdd-11e9-8e77-03b30bc29f64_story.html

SUN SENTINEL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: What to expect from a recreational marijuana store – NAIMA KARP
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/consumer-reviews/sns-bestreviews-cannabis-what-to-expect-from-a-recreational-marijuana-store-20190728-story.html

TRIBUNE STAR
— Rezoning: ‘The community doesn’t want what is proposed’ – Lisa Trigg
https://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/the-community-doesn-t-want-what-is-proposed/article_4aec0c87-1ddd-59d0-9152-1501d869e969.html

KNIA KRLS
— DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR VACANT CITY COUNCIL POSITION IS THIS WEEK – Nathan Sage (DIERSEN: So far, who has announced their candidacy for the West District Wheaton City Council vacancy? Wheaton City Council members have gone on to be a State Representative, Lieutenant Governor, and Congressional candidate. The voters in Wheaton’s West District should a) know who has filed an application to fill the West District Wheaton City Council vacancy before the filing deadline, b) know when the filing deadline is (5:00 PM Tuesday, August 6, 2019), c) have an opportunity to express support for or opposition to those candidates.)
https://www.kniakrls.com/2019/07/28/deadline-to-apply-for-vacant-city-council-position-is-this-week/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The deadline to be considered by the City of Knoxville to fill the vacant city council position is this week. As of last Friday, only two individuals have indicated their interest in filling the vacant position. Jerrold Jordan and John Gotta have both formally informed the city of their interest. The deadline to apply to be considered is Wednesday, July 31st. Anyone interested in filling the vacant position can submit a letter of interest and resume to City Hall for review by the council. Following the July 31st deadline the remaining Councilmembers will review all submitted material, and may schedule a meeting to interview interested candidates. If needed, interviews would likely take place on either August 5th or August 12th.)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Psychology of the Leftward March As with Nixon, Democrats mistake Trump for an extremist. That in turn drives them to extremes. – Barton Swaim
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-psychology-of-the-leftward-march-11564337543
— Nationalism Essential to Preserve Ourselves Aristotle said it is the first duty of a culture to affirm its values if it wishes for that culture to survive. – Jeff Pittman – Roswell, Ga.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nationalism-essential-to-preserve-ourselves-11564336887
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Careers in Marijuana Catch On at Colleges Two universities offer first courses on cannabis as more states legalize its recreational and medical use – Likhitha Butchireddygari
https://www.wsj.com/articles/careers-in-marijuana-catch-on-at-schools-11564306201
— Financial Crisis Yields a Generation of Renters Many young adults are priced out of the housing market. That could reshape their finances—and the economy—for years to come. – Christina Rexrode
https://www.wsj.com/articles/financial-crisis-yields-a-generation-of-renters-11564228800

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, Democrats turn minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, poor people, immigrants, etc. against Republicans.
https://www.newsweek.com/bernie-sanders-says-trump-racist-president-who-trying-divide-us-color-our-skin-1451466
— TRUMP CRITICS POST PHOTOS OF POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS IN REPUBLICAN DISTRICTS ACROSS U.S. – BENJAMIN FEARNOW 
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-critics-post-photos-poverty-homelessness-republican-districts-across-us-1451472