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January 31, 2023

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Joint Statement on DuPage County Public Safety (QUESTIONS: DuPage County has the second most residents of Illinois’ 102 counties. It has more residents than five states and the District of Columbia. What do the 80 Illinois County Sheriffs who object to the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) have to say about this? Have any of them been threatened with censure like Mendrick has been? So far, exactly what has Pritzker demanded that Illinois County Sheriffs do to implement the PICA? What will Pritzker demand that they do to implement the act? How do Illinois residents become “licensed” to own an assault weapon? Is it by having a FOID card? If Illinois residents become licensed to own assault weapons by having a FOID card, what about those in DuPage County who have assault weapons but do not have a FOID card? Has/will Pritzker demanded/demand that Illinois County Sheriffs go door to door seeking to remove assault weapons from them? What if Pritzker gives Mendrick a list of residences in DuPage County that have assault weapons in them but no one living there has a FOID card? What if Pritzker demands that Mendrick go to those doors seeking to remove those assault weapons? Has/will Pritzker demanded/demand that after January 1, 2024, Illinois County Sheriffs go door to door seeking to remove assault weapons from those who have failed/refused to register them in their county?)
https://www.dupagecounty.gov/Content.aspx?id=67541
(THE STATEMENT: Statement attributable to DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick, and DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin: “DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy, Sheriff James Mendrick, and State’s Attorney Robert Berlin engaged in a meaningful conversation during which they discussed their shared commitment to the safety of DuPage County residents. The conversation also included discussion of Illinois’ new assault weapons ban, known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act. Enforcement of this law does not demand that deputies go door to door seeking to remove weapons from those licensed to own them. With this understanding, Sheriff Mendrick is committed to enforcing all state and local laws. Chair Conroy is committed to supporting the Sheriff’s Office in maintaining safe communities within DuPage County and sees no reason to pursue a censure resolution at this time. All parties look forward to positive, productive collaboration on important initiatives that will keep DuPage residents safe and ensure the security of our communities moving forward.”)

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois State Police enforcing state’s gun ban, reveal one case under investigation – Greg Bishop (COMMENT: Exactly what has Pritzker demanded that your County Sheriff do to enforce the Protect Illinois Communities Act? Is your County Sheriff complying with those demands? For example, what if someone in your county continues to sell assault weapons to residents of Illinois and Pritzker demands that your County Sheriff stop them?)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-state-police-enforcing-state-s-gun-ban-reveal-one-case-under-investigation/article_6462dc04-a0f0-11ed-a9d5-d30cb6d205bd.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois State Police say they took enforcement action against a business for openly advertising the sale of newly banned weapons, but no additional information was provided. In a YouTube video Friday, gun-rights advocate Todd Vandermyde revealed he’d been told that the state is taking actions to enforce the state’s ban on certain semiautomatic guns and magazines. “It appears that there was a gun shop that was selling stuff, post the enactment,” Vandermyde said after sharing an anonymous tip that state police confiscated weapons from an individual. Monday, a spokesperson for Illinois State Police confirmed in a statement to The Center Square that ISP took enforcement action earlier this month against a business for “openly advertising the sale of banned weapons.” The statement said the investigation is ongoing and additional information wasn’t immediately available. Vandermyde cautioned what he sees transpiring. Cook County Sheriff “Tom Dart and everybody can say there aren’t going to be house-to-house searches, I would beg to differ with you, sheriff,” Vandermyde said. While Dart has said they will enforce the gun ban, most of the state’s 102 sheriffs have said they won’t. ISP said Monday state police are “charged with upholding all state laws, including enforcement of businesses that openly violate current laws.” The law is being challenged in several state and federal judicial circuits. In McHenry County Monday, a motion was made to move its gun-ban challenge from state court to federal court. In several separate pending federal cases, ISP made a motion to consolidate into a Crawford County case last week. Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, an Obama appointee, reassigned two of those cases to Stephen McGlynn, a Trump-appointed judge. “The action arises out of the same facts and is closely related to [the Illinois State Rifle Association’s] Harrel, et al. v. Raoul … which was filed before this action and is assigned to District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn,” Rosenstengel said. The Crawford County case Langley v. Kelly was the first lawsuit filed against Illinois’ gun ban in state court, but it was transferred to federal court after the ISRA case was filed in federal court with a judge assigned. ISRA’s Ed Sullivan said while there are several independent cases in Illinois courts alleging individuals’ Second Amendment rights are being infringed, “we also have to keep an eye on the price elsewhere as well,” including a Second Amendment case filed in Maryland. “Because what happens elsewhere certainly can influence what happens here, so I think Maryland is the most obvious target for us to keep an eye out,” Sullivan told The Center Square. In that Maryland case, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit heard oral arguments Dec. 6. It’s unclear when a ruling would be rendered. Still pending in Illinois federal court is a ruling on a TRO in the challenge of Naperville’s gun ban. The judge in that case Monday notified the state that it is also a defendant after plaintiffs expanded their challenge last week. In a separate state challenge last week, state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, filed a lawsuit against the state’s gun ban. Caulkins is the lead plaintiff with a new association called Law-Abiding Gun Owners of Macon County. Attorney Thomas DeVore filed to intervene, claiming he has clients that don’t want to be part of a group he said may not stand legal scrutiny. “Dan is trying to take the position that my clients are members of an association that they never heard of and they never agreed to join and that could place some risk on them,” DeVore told The Center Square. “The attorney general might want to start deposing them.” DeVore filed an Effingham County challenge on behalf of 866 named plaintiffs. It is pending an appellate court decision of a lower court’s temporary restraining order blocking the law. A ruling on a TRO is pending in a White County case where DeVore represents nearly 1,700 named plaintiffs. Caulkins’ attorney Jerry Stock labeled DeVore’s filing as a “side show.” Stock argued he doesn’t need hundreds of plaintiffs in a case to prove the law is unconstitutional. “There was no way I was going to attempt to represent hundreds of clients when the remedy sought is a judgment, not the temporary time out,” Stock told The Center Square. “While we’ll seek that on this path, the real goal was to knock this legislation out. I thought that my firm taking a fee based on the volume of clients was not something I could be comfortable with ethically.” Stock said he wasn’t casting aspersions and people can hire any attorney they want, but he “very strongly disagrees” with DeVore’s approach. “I think it’s a far more liberal way of pursuing the claims,” Stock said. “And not having to implicate every individual gun owner or to charge every individual gun owner a fee, because it just was not necessary.” A hearing in Caulkins’ case is set for Friday in Macon County.)

NBC5
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DuPage County Sheriff Won’t be Censured Over Opposition to Illinois Assault Weapons Ban.” Exactly what has Mendrick agreed to do and why?
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/dupage-county-sheriff-avoids-censure-over-opposition-to-assault-weapons-ban/3058594/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “80-Year-Old Homeowner Shoots Intruder During Home Invasion.” Under the Democrats, crime ever-increasingly increases. Therefore, ever-increasingly, homeowners need to take more and more and more steps a) to discourage home invasions, b) to prevent home invasions, and c) defend against home invaders.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/80-year-old-homeowner-shoots-intruder-during-home-invasion-chicago-police/3058479/

CBS2
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DuPage County sheriff, other officials reach agreement on assault weapons ban enforcement.” Exactly what has Mendrick agreed to do and why?
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/dupage-county-sheriff-assault-weapons-ban-enforcement/

WGN9
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DuPage sheriff won’t be censured over assault weapons ban.” Exactly what has Mendrick agreed to do and why?
https://wgntv.com/news/dupage-county/dupage-sheriff-wont-be-censured-over-assault-weapons-ban/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KwnloExRzM
— COMMENT: Democrats say “An elderly man is in critical condition following a Northwest Side home invasion Monday morning where he shot one of the suspects.” Under the Democrats, crime ever-increasingly increases. Therefore, ever-increasingly, homeowners need to take more and more and more steps a) to discourage home invasions, b) to prevent home invasions, and c) defend against home invaders.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/80-year-old-critical-after-shooting-suspect-during-home-invasion-on-northwest-side/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Officer Exodus: 1,000+ Chicago cops left the job last year.” I left IRS in 1980 when I was 31 years old.
https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/officer-exodus-1000-chicago-cops-left-the-job-last-year/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Garrido attributes to the increase in resignations to what he labels as a toxic work environment in which officers don’t feel supported by police leaders, the mayor or the county’s top prosecutor.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DuPage County sheriff dodges possible censure over assault weapons ban issue.” Exactly what has Mendrick agreed to do and why?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-dupage-county-sheriff-assault-weapons-ban-st-0131-20230131-6dr446dhljekzpwg326xuybq2y-story.html
https://news.yahoo.com/dupage-county-sheriff-dodges-possible-003700600.html
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats run America. Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Ever-increasingly, Democrats pass unconstitutional gun laws to disarm Republicans and to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-013023-20230130-m35ejodfcjej3gehcbglhwlu7m-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PHOTOS OF MENDRICK AND CONROY: COMMENT: Democrats say “Sheriff now said to be ‘committed’ to enforcing laws, so DuPage Board chair won’t seek censure.” Exactly what has Mendrick agreed to do and why?
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230130/sheriff-now-said-to-be-committed-to-enforcing-laws-so-dupage-board-chair-wont-seek-censure
(FROM THE ARTICLE: County board member Jim Zay, a Carol Stream Republican, said he was glad the three came together to talk and that “everybody’s on the same page.” “I think it showed a lot of leadership on their part,” Zay said.)
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Villa Park trustee candidate asks court to remove opponent from ballot.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230130/villa-park-trustee-candidate-asks-court-to-remove-opponent-from-ballot

NORTHWEST HERALD
— The gun ban law won’t protect us from criminals – Randy Illg, Union
https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2023/01/30/letter-the-gun-ban-law-wont-protect-us-from-criminals/
(FROM THE LETTER: The supposed intent of the gun ban law is to make us all safe. After the governor signed it, did you feel safer? Did you sleep better last night? The actual intent of the ban is to remove all small arms from civilian ownership. The Second Amendment deals with this because the men who wrote it understood that a defenseless citizenry is the breeding ground for dictators to take control. Law enforcement personnel, from the lowest rank to the state attorney, make value judgments every day. If they didn’t, every one of us would be driving 45 mph in a 45 mph speed zone, and every arrest would automatically result in prosecution. Why didn’t you cry foul when cities decided to become sanctuary cities for illegal aliens? Where was your outrage then? If you believe that this law will make us safer, you are mistaken. Criminals do not respect the law. Why don’t you call the governor of California and ask him how gun control is working for them? Criminals do not get FOID cards. They don’t go through the same training and licensing process as law-abiding citizens. Criminals don’t care about anyone but themselves. The only thing that will stop a criminal threat to your life is force. Once you understand this, you will do the right thing, arm yourself, and join those of us who are willing to stand up for what is right. Sleep tight.)

SUBURBAN LIFE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Sheriff now said to be ‘committed’ to enforcing laws, so DuPage Board chair won’t seek censure.” Exactly what has Mendrick agreed to do and why?
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/news/government/2023/01/30/sheriff-now-said-to-be-committed-to-enforcing-laws-so-dupage-board-chair-wont-seek-censure/

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE COURIER
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick Defies New Assault Weapon Ban, Sparks Outrage.”
https://codcourier.org/dupage-county-sheriff-james-mendrick-defies-new-assault-weapon-ban-sparks-outrage/

CAPITOL FAX
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DuPage Chair Conroy drops censure threat after Sheriff Mendrick backs down.” Exactly what has Mendrick agreed to do and why?
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/30/dupage-chair-conroy-drops-censure-threat-after-sheriff-mendrick-backs-down/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Tom DeVore fights with Rep. Caulkins over gun suit.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/30/tom-devore-fights-with-rep-caulkins-over-gun-suit/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “State law infuriates auto manufacturers, with one calling it crony capitalism at work.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/30/state-law-infuriates-auto-manufacturers-with-one-calling-it-crony-capitalism-at-work/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/30/afternoon-roundup-23/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/31/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-9/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/30/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-8/

ILLINOIS STATE RIFLE ASSOCIATION
— Moms Demand Action is trying to prevent McHenry County from becoming a 2A sanctuary.
https://isra.org/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DeVore Representing Plaintiffs Solicited to Join State Rep. Dan Caulkins’ Lawsuit Challenging Pritzker’s Assault Weapons Ban
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/breaking-devore-representing-plaintiffs-solicited-to-join-state-rep-dan-caulkins-lawsuit-challenging-pritzkers-assault-weapons-ban.html
— Committeewoman Lynn Franco Sends Open Letter to Chicago GOP Officials Requesting to Remove Boulton as GOP Chair, Boulton Ally Responds With an Attack
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/committeewoman-lynn-franco-sends-open-letter-to-chicago-gop-officials-requesting-to-remove-boulton-as-gop-chair-boulton-ally-responds-with-an-attack.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Grafton Township Republican Party Sets Huntley School Board Candidates’ Night February 2nd (COMMENT: If I was still the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and a member of the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee, those organizations would still be hosting candidate forums.)
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/30/grafton-township-republican-party-sets-huntley-school-board-candidates-night-february-2nd/
— Chance to Comment on Proposed ComEd Rate Hike
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/30/chance-to-comment-on-proposed-comed-rate-hike/
— UPDATE with SPECIFICS: With Chicago Mayoral Candidate Proposing Taxing Suburbanites, Will Next Move Be to Impose Chicago Income Tax?
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/29/with-chicago-mayoral-candidate-proposing-taxing-suburbanites-will-next-move-be-to-impose-chicago-income-tax/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION’S MAYORAL CANDIDATE WANTS ‘SUBURBS TAX’ ON ‘THE RICH’ – Patrick Andriesen
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-teachers-unions-mayoral-candidate-wants-suburbs-tax-on-the-rich/
— NEARLY HALF OF CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS CHRONICALLY ABSENT IN 2022 – Hannah Max
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/nearly-half-of-chicago-public-schools-students-chronically-absent-in-2022/

ABC7
— COMMENT: Democrats say “IL assault weapons ban: McHenry County challenge to Illinois law transferred to federal court.”
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https://abc7chicago.com/il-assault-weapons-ban-2023-illinois-banning-lawsuit/12750214/
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats push pot.
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-marijuana-cannabis-law-dispensary-applications-application/12750092/

WGN RADIO
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Trump sues journalist Bob Woodward.”
https://wgnradio.com/news/trump-sues-journalist-bob-woodward/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Chicago mayoral candidates answer 23 questions.” I should write a book about the Republican candidates who I recruited to speak at TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois events 2005-2012, the questions that I asked them after they spoke, and the answers that they gave. I would focus on those candidates who blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their defeats.
https://elections.suntimes.com/questionnaire/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Hundreds gather in Loop to protest police violence and demand justice for Tyre Nichols. After rallying at Federal Plaza the group went on a brief march through the Loop, carrying signs and chanting the names of others killed by police in recent years.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/30/23578971/hundreds-gather-in-loop-to-protest-police-violence-and-demand-justice-for-tyre-nichols

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Richard Uihlein spent heavily around Jan. 6.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/richard-uihlein-contributed-much-jan-6-groups-report
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Chicago’s always been a union town. Now the face of organized labor is changing.” I was a union member 1966-1969 and 1971-1980. I should write a book about those who hold that against me the most.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-labor-organizing/union-organizers-chicago-new-territory

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Trump calls DeSantis ‘disloyal’ for considering a 2024 presidential bid.” (COMMENT: Who have you been “disloyal” to? In the 2002 Illinois Republican gubernatorial primary, I backed Pat O/Malley. Ever since then, my anti-conservative and conservative-hating Jim Ryan promoting critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois have viciously demonized me, viciously denigrated me, viciously condemned me, and viciously punished me for being “disloyal” to Jim Ryan. They ignore, dismiss, belittle, badmouth, demonize, denigrate, and condemn what I did to help elect Ryan in the general election in 2002. They continue to blame me and they continue to blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters a) for Ryan’s losing to Blagojevich in 2002 and b) for all the losses that Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2002 have suffered. They continue to demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me as being “too conservative.”)
https://pantagraph.com/news/national/trump-calls-desantis-disloyal-for-considering-a-2024-presidential-bid/video_787aa157-08c1-5a15-ad7b-0d83bfa5fe73.html

STATELINE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Republican voters favor DeSantis over Trump for 2024, latest poll shows.”
https://www.mystateline.com/news/republican-voters-favor-desantis-over-trump-for-2024-latest-poll-shows/

NPR ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Recent infighting raises the question” and asks “How conservative is the GOP?” Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-01-30/recent-infighting-raises-the-question-how-conservative-is-the-gop

ELMHURST PATCH
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DuPage Airport Officials Donated To Ex-Chair. Airport board members, who meet six times a year, make $10,000 annually. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/dupage-airport-officials-donated-ex-chair

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Burr Ridge D180 Defends High Spending Per Student.”
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/burr-ridge-d180-tops-student-spending

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “We asked what political campaign motivated you more than any other.” I should write a book about candidates a) who I did the most to help elect and b) who blamed me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their defeats.
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2023/01/31/hoping-for-a-win-win-in-the-house-00080341

WASHINGTON TIMES
— $5.4 billion in pandemic loans were paid to suspicious Social Security numbers – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/30/54-billion-pandemic-loans-were-paid-suspicious-soc/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— New York City says city employees took diversity and inclusion, not critical race theory, training – Rachel Schilke
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/new-york-city-required-city-employees-critical-race-theory-training
— No, US capitalism wasn’t ‘shaped largely by chattel slavery’ – Rainer Zitelmann
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/no-us-capitalism-wasnt-shaped-largely-by-chattel-slavery

NEW YORK POST
— NY-CRT? Eric Adams presses city workers into ‘racial equity’ training: report – Jesse O’Neill
https://nypost.com/2023/01/30/nyc-employees-mandated-to-complete-racial-equity-training-report/

AMERICA 1ST FREEDOM
— Confiscation in Canada. The federal authorities in our “quiet neighbor to the north” are moving ahead with bans and “buy-back” schemes. – BRIAN MCCOMBIE
https://www.americas1stfreedom.org/content/confiscation-in-canada/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The dishonest, divisive narrative driving Black History Month – Kathleen Brush
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/the_dishonest_divisive_narrative_driving_black_history_month.html
— Kevin McCarthy must go ‘Pelosi’ on the House’s growing ranks of RINOS – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/kevin_mccarthy_needs_to_go_pelosi_on_the_houses_growing_ranks_of_rinos.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Cops show after NYC migrants protest, REFUSE to leave hotel for new Brooklyn location – Kevin Haggerty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/01/30/cops-show-after-nyc-migrants-protest-refuse-to-leave-hotel-for-new-brooklyn-location-1328701/

BREITBART
— Hulu’s ‘1619 Project’ Docuseries: Nikole Hannah-Jones Accuses Americans of Racism Toward ‘Multiracial Citizens’ – DAVID NG
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2023/01/30/hulus-1619-project-docuseries-nikole-hannah-jones-accuses-americans-of-racism-toward-multiracial-citizens/
— NYC Makes City Employees Take Critical Race Theory Training – KATHERINE HAMILTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/30/report-nyc-makes-city-employees-take-critical-race-theory-training/

COLLEGE FIX
— Anti-woke business school program flourishes at Troy University. – JACK APPLEWHITE (COMMENT: My college degrees were in business (NIU-1970 and Loyola-1976), accounting (DePaul-1980), and finance (IIT-1997).)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/anti-woke-business-school-program-flourishes-at-troy-university/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘1619 Project’ Documentary Is Laced With Inaccuracies, Historians Say – ALEXA SCHWERHA
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/30/1619-project-documentary-nikole-hannah-jones-historians/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Bill Aims to Block Federal Funds From Schools That ‘Indoctrinate With Critical Race Theory’ – Brett Rowland
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/01/30/bill-aims-to-block-federal-funds-from-schools-that-indoctrinate-with-critical-race-theory/
— Biden Administration Is Playing Deceitful Shell Game to Claim Fewer Illegal Border Crossings – Erin Dwinell
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/01/30/administration-is-playing-deceitful-shell-game-to-claim-fewer-illegal-border-crossings/

EPOCH TIMES
— Fuel Costs of Electric Vehicles Overtake Gas-Powered Cars – Allen Zhong
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/fuel-costs-of-electric-vehicles-overtake-gas-powered-cars-study_5017783.html
— Illegal Crossings Soar 743 Percent at US–Canada Border as Migrant Crisis Worsens – Tom Ozimek
https://www.theepochtimes.com/illegal-crossings-soar-743-percent-at-us-canada-border-as-migrant-crisis-worsens_5019668.html

FEDERALST
— Mass Shootings Actually Increased During Federal ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban 1994-2004. – GREGORY WALLACE AND GEORGE A. MOCSARY
https://thefederalist.com/2023/01/31/fact-check-mass-shootings-actually-increased-during-federal-assault-weapons-ban/

FOX NEWS
— Florida bill could hand gun owners huge win, make the US a constitutional carry-majority country. Legislation has support of NRA and Florida Sheriff’s Association. – Emma Colton (COMMENT: What are your Republican state senator and your Republican state representative doing to defend and advance the Second Amendment plank in the Illinois Republican Party platform?)
https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-bill-could-gun-owners-huge-win-us-constitutional-carry-majority-country

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— DEI Doesn’t Work—Taxpayers Shouldn’t Pay for It – Jonathan Butcher (COMMENT: DEI promotes hatred against Republicans.)
https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/dei-doesnt-work-taxpayers-shouldnt-pay-it

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Dozens of Migrants Refuse to Move from Manhattan Hotel to Brooklyn Mega-Shelter – BRITTANY BERNSTEIN
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/dozens-of-migrants-refuse-to-move-from-manhattan-hotel-to-brooklyn-mega-shelter/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Hulu’s ‘1619 Project’ Trashes America with Revisionist History, Voter Suppression Myths – Stephanie Hamill
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/stephanie-hamill/2023/01/30/hulus-1619-project-trashes-america-revisionist-history

NEWSMAX
— Conservatives Hit Mayor Lightfoot Over Chicago Crime – Theodore Bunker
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/lori-lightfoot-chicago-crime/2023/01/30/id/1106475/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Radio host William Kelly, who previously sued Lightfoot after his Chicago press pass was revoked, posted a picture of shuttered businesses on State Street near the “Magnificent Mile” on North Michigan Avenue with the comment, “Not even Old Blue Eyes could save this and Chicagoans have @lorilightfoot to thank.” He said in an interview with Fox News last week: “The policies that really destroyed State Street and honestly, Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile was the one-two punch of the lockdowns, the looting, but also the policies that continue to this day.”)

PATRIOT POST
— Cops Are Always ‘Driven by Racism’? The Left went into overdrive blaming systemic racism for even the actions of black police officers. – NATE JACKSON
https://patriotpost.us/articles/94544-cops-are-always-driven-by-racism-2023-01-30

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 48% Say Biden’s Handling of Classified Documents Is ‘Major Scandal’
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/48_say_biden_s_handling_of_classified_documents_is_major_scandal

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Maher: 1619 Project Teaches That The Essence Of America Is Irredeemable, “That’s Just Wrong” – Ian Schwartz
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2023/01/30/maher_1619_project_teaches_that_the_essence_of_america_is_irredeemable_thats_just_wrong.html

YAHOO NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “California Has More Than 100 Gun Laws” and ask “Why Don’t They Stop More Mass Shootings?” Criminals do not comply with laws.
https://news.yahoo.com/california-more-100-gun-laws-125535066.html

MSNBC
— COMMENT: Pritzker, who ever-increasingly talks and acts like he is going to run for President, calls DeSantis an extremist.
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/desantis-black-history-course-ban-part-2024-plan-rcna68266
— COMMENT: Democrats say “RNC throws Ye under the bus with resolution ‘condemning’ antisemitism.” To paint me as being as being an antisemite and to get my many Jewish superiors and supervisors to take adverse actions against me, my Democrat superiors in the federal government stressed a) that I was conservative, b) that I was Republican, c) that I was baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, d) that I was 100% German national origin, e) that I lived in Crete 1948-1972, and f) that I lived in Wheaton since 1978. I should write a book about the aforesaid.
https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/rnc-antisemitism-ye-fuentes-gop-rcna68182

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Democrats say “How liberal states are shoring up abortion rights.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/30/how-liberal-states-are-shoring-up-abortion-rights/
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “When Will US Workers Get Paid Leave?” and say “Try 2035.” (COMMENT: Since I was 18 years old in 1966 and started working part-time for the Park Forest Post Office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious that I benefitted from the federal government’s leave policies. They got more furious as I worked for IRS 1971-1980 and for GAO 1980-1997. SEE: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/annual-leave/ and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/sick-leave-general-information/ )
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/when-will-us-workers-get-paid-leave-try-2035/2023/01/30/3ac1713c-a099-11ed-8b47-9863fda8e494_story.html

SALT WIRE
— Unceremoniously dumped – Wilfred Bartlett, Conception Bay South (COMMENT: I should write a book about my being unceremoniously dumped as a) the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, b) a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, c) a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, d) a Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, e) an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, f) an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, and g) GAO employee.)
https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/opinion/letter-unceremoniously-dumped-as-volunteer-of-seniors-club-with-no-explanation-100819344/

BIG COUNTRY NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Permit-to-purchase, assault weapons ban pass out of Washington House Committee
https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/news/state/washington/permit-to-purchase-assault-weapons-ban-pass-out-of-washington-house-committee/article_0936a670-6582-5c1a-a8e3-3c5231fda8f3.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: House Bill 1143 prohibits firearm dealers from selling or transferring guns unless the person has a valid permit to purchase firearms, mandates background checks and 10-day waiting periods for all transfers of firearms, and requires dealers to record every transfer. The bill also requires prospective gun buyers to apply directly to a state or local law enforcement agency to obtain a purchase permit prior to approaching any seller. House Bill 1240 bans “assault weapons,” defined in the legislation as a category of semi-automatic rifles that fit certain criteria like being shorter than 30 inches in length and the ability to accept a detachable magazine.)

BLOOMBERG LAW
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Illinois Gun Owner Loses Suit for Right to Sell Firearm Conversion Device.”
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/gun-owner-loses-suit-for-right-to-sell-firearm-conversion-device

NEW YORKER
— COMMENT: To be woke is to be anti those who are conservative, Republican, American, Whites, male, older, heterosexual, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/political-scene/what-does-woke-mean-and-how-did-the-term-become-so-powerful

NPR
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Recent infighting raises the question” and ask “How conservative is the GOP?” Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. I should write a book about anti-conservative and conservative-hating leaders of the following who have a) rejected the most planks in the Republican Party platform and/or b) done the most to destroy the following: a) Illinois Republican Party, b) DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and c) Milton Township Republican Organization. I would focus on those who had their operatives and their dupes a) destroy TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and Illinois Center Right Coalition and/or b) take the most/biggest adverse actions against me..
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/30/1151996068/republican-party-conservative-ideology-gop-trump

AXIOS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “AT&T criticized after dropping Newsmax.” If you got dropped, who would come to your defense? If Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, and/or other anti-conservatives and conservative-haters succeed in stopping me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, who would come to my defense?
https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/01/30/att-directv-newsmax

DAILY MAIL
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is filmed DANCING in streets of Windy City, as crime soars 61% and iconic Magnificent Mile sits 30% vacant after flagship stores fled violent chaos. – STEPHEN M. LEPORE
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11691129/Chicago-Mayor-Lori-Lightfoot-filmed-DANCING-streets-Windy-City-murders-soar.html

WIKIPEDIA
— Censure (COMMENT: Who blames you and for what? I should write a book about my “religious” and “conservative” and “Republican” critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who tried hard but failed to get the Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) to censure me for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters at ICRC’s annual convention in Wheaton in 2006. They blamed me and they blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for Bill Brady losing the Republican gubernatorial primary that year. Previously, they blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for Jim Ryan losing to Blagojevich in 2002. They succeeded in throwing me off ICRC’s Steering Committee in 2007. In my book, I would focus on Ryan’s and Brady’s major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers. I would focus on the many adverse actions that the aforesaid have taken against me since 2002. I would focus on the many things that I did a) to help elect Ryan in the 2002 general gubernatorial election and b) to help elect Brady in the 2010 gubernatorial election.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censure

January 30, 2023

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Re-Electing Ronna McDaniel Was A Mistake – Paul Schimpf
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/schimpf-re-electing-ronna-mcdaniel-was-a-mistake.html

WIREPOINTS
— City Club of Chicago is now yet another doormat for the city’s failed establishment – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/city-club-of-chicago-is-now-yet-another-doormat-for-the-citys-failed-establishment-wirepoints/
— Chicago’s mayoral candidates’ won’t like it. Ted Dabrowski lays out the inconvenient truths about Chicago that politicians don’t talk about.
https://wirepoints.org/chicagos-mayoral-candidates-wont-like-it-ted-dabrowski-lays-out-the-inconvenient-truths-about-chicago-that-politicians-dont-talk-about-wirepoints-on-public-aff/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— New Mentor Program Pairs Midwestern University Students with Women in Medicine and Science (COMMENT: I am not a Democrat, minority, or female. My IRS and GAO superiors were under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to promote their Democrat employees who were minority and/or female. My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who arranged for my transfer from IRS in 1980, assigned me to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me in 1986.)
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/639155927-new-mentor-program-pairs-mwu-students-with-undergraduate-women-in-medicine-and-science

ABC7
— IL assault weapons ban 2023: Challenge to Illinois law in court Monday
https://abc7chicago.com/il-assault-weapons-ban-2023-illinois-banning-lawsuit/12750214/
— Chicago shootings: 15 shot, 2 fatally, in weekend gun violence
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-shooting-weekend-today/12750014/
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats push pot.
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-marijuana-cannabis-law-dispensary-applications-application/12750092/

WGN9
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Arizona Republicans pick former Trump official to lead party.”
https://wgnradio.com/news/political-news/ap-arizona-republicans-pick-former-trump-official-to-lead-party/

WTTW
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “Why Are Chicago Elections Nonpartisan?”
https://news.wttw.com/2023/01/30/wttw-news-explains-why-are-chicago-elections-nonpartisan

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats use Tyre Nichols to promote hatred against Republicans. But then again, Democrats use everything to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/1/29/23576339/tyre-nichols-memphis-murder-police-video-steinberg-column
— COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Ever-increasingly, Democrats pass unconstitutional gun laws to disarm Republicans and to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/29/23572889/gun-violence-gun-owners-tax-break-oped-john-vukmirovich

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Ever-increasingly, Democrats pass unconstitutional gun laws to disarm Republicans and to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-012923-20230129-jxq6kn4hmrccflmbtycj4swoje-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Educational choice should be available to all – Janice Anderson
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20230130/letter-educational-choice-should-be-available-to-all

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Results in states that repealed their prevailing-wage laws aren’t pretty – FRANK MANZO
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-labor-organizing/illinois-prevailing-wage-law-stays-books
— Illinois goes from bad to worse by adopting Amendment 1 – MARK MIX
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-labor-organizing/illinois-adoption-amendment-1-no-victory-workers
— Fall of labor force participation across Midwest a cause for concern – IRYNA LENDEL
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-labor-organizing/midwest-loses-generation-workers

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Stop calling semi-automatic rifles assault rifles – Patrick Donlea, Crystal Lake
https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2023/01/29/letter-stop-calling-semi-automatic-rifles-assault-rifles/
(FROM THE LETTER: I understand many people use hyperbole to make their arguments sound more compelling. That being said, we have to stop calling any semi-automatic rifle designed and sold for civilian and police use an “assault rifle.” An assault rifle is a specific tool designed for and used by the military. Because of this, it should not be available for civilian or civil police use. The assault rifle is distinguished from the standard battle rifle by three primary characteristics that make it easier to use in close quarters, such as urban or jungle fighting. These characteristics are: 1. It’s comparatively short and light. 2.
It fires a less powerful, and, therefore lighter, round bullet. 3. It has a selective fire switch which allows it to shoot in either semi-automatic or fully automatic mode, such as firing three shot bursts as a third option. The last of these characteristics makes it a type of machine gun. This puts the assault rifle under the registration requirements of the National Firearms Act (NFA). It should be noted that Illinois law has already prohibited the possession of all NFA weapons, specifically machine guns, by Illinois residents since 1961 (720 ILCS 5/24). So, please stop calling a semi-automatic rifle a machine gun or assault rifle when discussing current gun laws. For the past 62 years, it has been illegal to own assault rifles in Illinois.)

HERALD & REVIEW
— Decatur man beaten and robbed in his home – Tony Reid (COMMENT: Under the Democrats, crime will increase, and therefore, police response times will increase.)
https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-man-beaten-and-robbed-in-his-home-police-say/article_c679a87c-a00b-11ed-97ba-dfb90111b5e4.html
— Decatur man shot as he flees robbers – Tony Reid (COMMENT: Under the Democrats, crime will increase, and therefore, police response times will increase.)
https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/decatur-man-shot-as-he-flees-robbers-police-report/article_1e588ab6-9ffa-11ed-9a30-831259045bda.html

CWB CHICAGO
— Catalytic converters stolen from 5 Chicago police mounted unit trucks
https://cwbchicago.com/2023/01/catalytic-converters-stolen-from-5-chicago-police-mounted-unit-trucks.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Tens of thousands of federal employees bilked government of pandemic cash – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/30/tens-of-thousands-of-federal-employees-bilked-gove/
— Revolt over House speaker inspires Freedom Caucus lawmakers in the states – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/30/revolt-over-house-speaker-inspires-freedom-caucus-/

NEW YORK POST
— Nikki Haley, former UN ambassador in the Trump administration, took a not-so-subtle shot at President Biden, 80, and former President Donald Trump, 76 — saying it’s time for a “new generation to lead.” – Mark Moore (COMMENT: Are you older? What do you stress in your defense of your age? I stress my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters.)
https://nypost.com/2023/01/29/nikki-haley-on-2024-time-for-a-new-generation-to-lead/
— Memphis cops charged in Tyre Nichols murder hired after Police Department relaxed job requirements – Matthew Sedacca (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats lower job requirements to hire Democrats. GAO hired me in 1980 when I was 31, IRS hired me in 1971 when I was 22, and Firestone Stores hired me in 1970 when I was 21. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who GAO, IRS, and Firestone Stores would not have hired back then if they were as old as back then I was because they would not have met job requirements. GAO would not have hired me if I had not a) passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, b) earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, c) almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, and d) worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $92,279-$194,583/year. IRS would not have hired me if I had not a) worked the previous 10 months for Firestone Stores and b) earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970. Firestone Stores would not have hired me if I had not earned the aforesaid degree.)
https://nypost.com/2023/01/28/memphis-cops-in-tyre-nichols-murder-hired-after-pd-relaxed-job-standards/
— Democrats want 8.7% pay hike for federal workers who were ‘subjected to’ Trump – Mark Moore (COMMENT: Lyndon Johnson was President while I worked for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969 and Richard Nixon during 1969. Nixon was President while I worked for IRS 1971-1974, Gerald Ford 1974-1977, and Jimmy Carter 1977-1980. Carter was President while I worked for GAO 1980-1981, Ronald Reagan 1981-1989, George Bush 1989-1993, and Bill Clinton 1993-1997. GAO works for Congress. Democrats controlled the House while I worked for GAO 1980-1995 and Republicans 1995-1997.)
https://nypost.com/2023/01/29/democrats-offer-pay-hike-to-federal-workers-to-make-good-for-trump-covid/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— School choice is more important than ever. – Larry Sand (COMMENT: My outstanding parents sending me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod had a tremendous impact on me. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned that impact the most.)
https://amgreatness.com/2023/01/29/the-curricular-firing-squads/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Straight Talk on the Latest Riots – Clarice Feldman
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/01/straight_talk_on_the_latest_riots.html
— More proof that the reparations hustle is all about greed and inciting race war – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/more_proof_that_the_reparations_hustle_is_all_about_greed_and_inciting_race_war.html

BREITBART
— Sanctuary State California Issues Driver’s Licenses to over 1M Illegal Aliens Since 2015 – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/29/california-drivers-licenses-1m-illegal-aliens-since-2015/

BULWARK
— Illinois Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce the State’s New Gun Law. Last year’s Supreme Court ruling on gun control may doom the law, which bans ‘assault weapons’ and establishes a new registry. – JIM SWIFT
https://www.thebulwark.com/illinois-sheriffs-refuse-to-enforce-the-states-new-gun-law/

CONSTITUTION ANNOTATED
— Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court (COMMENT: Concerning the Second Amendment, see New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen and McDonald v. City of Chicago and District of Columbia v. Heller)
https://constitution.congress.gov/resources/unconstitutional-laws/

DAILY CALLER
— Abortion Is Infiltrating College Campuses — With The Help Of Democratic Lawmakers – ALEXA SCHWERHA
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/29/pro-life-organizations-blue-states-stock-abortion-pills-college-campuses/
— Biden Admin’s New Border Policy Using Parole ‘Loophole’ To Fastrack Migrants Into The US – JENNIE TAER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/29/biden-administration-department-of-homeland-security-mayorkas/

FOX NEWS
— NYC forces all city employees to undergo radical critical race theory training: ‘Really unfair’ A source told Fox News that NYC wanted the contracts with the city and the hiring to be determined with a ‘racial equity’ lens. – Hannah Grossman (COMMENT: Democrats run the federal government. They require all federal employees to take lots of anti-Republican training. I should write a book about the anti-Republican training that my Democrat superiors required me to take.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/new-york-forces-all-city-employees-into-radical-racial-equity-training

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Infinite Elasticity of ‘White Supremacy’
https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/01/the-infinite-elasticity-of-white-supremacy/

PJ MEDIA
— ATF Turns Gun Owners Into Felons – JONATHAN W. EMORD
https://pjmedia.com/columns/jonathanemord/2023/01/29/presto-change-o-the-atf-turns-gun-owners-into-felons-n1666146

TOWNHALL
— What McDaniel’s Re-Election as RNC Chair Means – Mark Lewis
https://townhall.com/columnists/marklewis/2023/01/29/what-mcdaniels-re-election-as-rnc-chair-means-n2618873
— Short in the RNC Chair Race? – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2023/01/29/is-this-why-harmeet-dhillon-fell-short-in-rnc-chair-race-n2618867
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Dhillon isn’t a bad candidate, but her team might have been too aggressive, alienating potential RNC committee members. Anger and frustration are understandable, but it seems Dhillon might have been able to pull an upset if her crew were more disciplined.)
— DeSantis Advisors Are Reportedly Preparing For His 2024 Presidential Announcement – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2023/01/29/desantis-advisors-are-reportedly-preparing-for-his-2024-presidential-announcement-n2618878
— The Left Is Fueling a New Racism – Terry Paulson
https://townhall.com/columnists/terrypaulson/2023/01/30/the-left-is-fueling-a-new-racism-n2618841

POLITICO
— Where the Uihleins sent their cash after the insurrection – CAITLIN OPRYSKO
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2023/01/27/where-the-uihleins-sent-their-cash-after-the-insurrection-00079999

CNN
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use Blacks to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/28/opinions/the-1619-project-documentary-series-history-joseph

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— 7 Lessons From Those Who Retired By FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Equip yourself with the tools to enjoy early retirement. – Rachel Hartman (COMMENT: Because my Democrat GAO superiors did everything that they could to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or those who ancestors had been America for a long time and who they had not promote to Senior Executive Service, currently $183,500/year by age 40, I planned on retiring as soon I became eligible for regular retirement in 2003 when I would be 55. But they forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49. Consequently my Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension is significantly less. My CSRS pension today is less than what my IRS salary was in today’s dollars in 1972 when I was 23 years old.)
https://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/aging/articles/lessons-from-those-who-retired-by-fire
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 1. Get ready to spend less. 2. Practice living in retirement. 3. Change your approach to money. 4. Recognize there will be challenges. 5. Know your new goals. 6. Pick the right FIRE version. 7. Look ahead to the perks.)

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Democrats are forever beyond furious that they lost the Civil War. Were it not for the Second Amendment, Democrats would have gotten rid of all Republicans by now. Ever-increasingly, Democrats paint themselves as having been the Union Army during the Civil War and paint Republicans as having been the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/29/second-amendment-problem/
— COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Ever-increasingly, Democrats pass unconstitutional gun laws to disarm Republicans and to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/police-that-ignore-federal-law-ignore-democracy/2023/01/29/bf0c15fe-9fd7-11ed-8b47-9863fda8e494_story.html

USA TODAY
— Another conservative (Fox News analyst Gianno Caldwell) faces public shunning. Liberals grow bolder with their intolerance. What happened to Caldwell at a Miami restaurant isn’t an isolated incident. Conservatives have been shunned or harassed at other establishments in recent years. – Ingrid Jacques (COMMENT: I should write a book about how conservatives are ever-increasingly shunned in the following: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2023/01/29/fox-news-gianno-caldwell-kicked-out-miami-restaurant/11121879002/

TULSA WORLD
— GOP changes leadership in Maine after poor election showing, Former Assistant House Minority Leader Joel Stetkis is the new Maine Republican Party chair following disappointing midterm election for the GOP. – AP
https://tulsaworld.com/ap/state/gop-changes-leadership-in-maine-after-poor-election-showing/article_a745394e-665e-5f64-87ca-8f80cf2f177d.html

WICHITA EAGLE
— How The Eagle calculated response times of the Wichita Police Department – MICHAEL STAVOLA (COMMENT: Under the Democrats, crime will increase, and therefore, police response times will increase.)
https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article271619047.html

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
— Officer shortage part of slower 911 police response times – KALLIE COX (COMMENT: Under the Democrats, crime will increase, and therefore, police response times will increase.)
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article271655412.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— GOP Leadership Battles Expose Divisions in 2024 Battleground States. Some Republicans are calling for a break from Trump-style politics after disappointing midterm election results. – Aaron Zitner and Eliza Collins
https://www.wsj.com/articles/gop-leadership-battles-expose-divisions-in-2024-battleground-states-11675005074
— New Gun Research Center Funded by Firearms Executives Aims to Diversify Debate. University of Wyoming initiative reignites discussion of bias in the field of study. – Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson (COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Ever-increasingly, Democrats pass unconstitutional gun laws to disarm Republicans and to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-gun-research-center-funded-by-firearms-executives-aims-to-diversify-debate-11674953998

FORBES
— America Needs To Improve How It Treats Its Older Workers – Teresa Ghilarducci
https://www.forbes.com/sites/teresaghilarducci/2023/01/28/how-america-treats-its-older-workers-new-data/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Involuntary Retirement It is hard for older workers to keep a job, as Urban Institute’s Richard W. Johnson showed the economists gathered there. Older workers do worse under conditions of layoffs and business closures. Job-finding is easier for workers under 50 who get displaced from a job — more than 70% of displaced workers under 50 typically find new work within three years of their job loss. For workers 55-61, however, that number falls to 59%. Among those who can start claiming Social Security, at ages 62 and older the reemployment rate falls to just 38%. So they claim early Social Security benefits at reduced monthly benefits or they start bidding down and take jobs that are worse than their previous ones. Early retirement is an all-too-common last resort, and involuntary retirements increase the risk of depression and downward mobility. Labor market scarring is another effect of job loss beyond the pain of unemployment. Scarring refers to the earnings losses experienced by displaced workers who do manage to find work again. Once again, things get worse as you move up in age. Re-employed displaced workers, age 55-61, earn 22% less than they did before, a scarring effect that is more than twice as severe as for those in their 30s. Weekly earnings are 29% lower for reemployed displaced workers 62 and older.)

HR DRIVE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “6 diversity and inclusion trends to watch in 2023.” (COMMENT: Since I became a federal employee in 1966 when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been ever-increasingly furious because as a federal employee and retiree, the federal government pays 72% of my and my wife’s health, dental, and vision insurance.)
https://www.hrdive.com/news/2023-diversity-and-inclusion-trends/641211/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A phenomenon Stamps said she’s been thinking about lately is medical challenges forcing early retirement. “If you’re forced to retire, you’re theoretically less prepared for retirement than the average [person] and you have more debt. That’s more challenging because now you have a sort of fixed income if you’re lucky. Getting any kind of fixed income that you have to depend on kind of perpetuates the racial wealth gap.”)

NASDAQ
— How to Save for Retirement Even When You’re in Your 20s and Broke – Mary Ellen Cagnassola (COMMENT: I started earning credits toward a Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension in 1966 when I was 18 years old and started working part-time for the Park Forest Post Office. I earned full-time CSRS credits even though I worked only part-time. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been ever-increasingly furious about that ever since then. I earned almost 9 years of CSRS credits working for IRS 1971-1980 and almost 18 years of CSRS credits working for GAO 1980-1997. My CSRS pension is dramatically reduced a) because my Democrat Post Office, IRS, and GAO superiors wasted my career and took many adverse actions against me and b) because my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997. Nevertheless, my CSRS pension is currently $63,144/year. But my CSRS pension today is less than what my IRS salary was in today’s dollars in 1972 when I was 23 years old. In addition, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been ever-increasingly furious because as a federal employee and retiree, the federal government pays 72% of my and my wife’s health, dental, and vision insurance.)
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/how-to-save-for-retirement-even-when-youre-in-your-20s-and-broke

ENTREPRENEUR
— Early retirement can cause faster cognitive decline – Amanda Breen (COMMENT: My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. More than anything else, my putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters together and sending them out since 2000 has slowed down my cognitive decline. Since 2005, those newsletters have included links to 449,353 articles.)
https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/early-retirement-can-negatively-impact-cognition-study/443720

U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE
— Navy Will Force Retirement on Poor Performing Senior Captains, Commanders – Ben Werner (COMMENT: To “justify” forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors a) gave me unfair job assignments, performance expectations, and performance appraisals, b) kept me off audits of IRS since 1988, c) always ranked me in the lower half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and d) assigned me to supervise all their poor performing employees.)
https://news.usni.org/2018/08/09/navy-to-retire-poor-performing-senior-commanders-and-captains

FED SMITH
— The 2023 COLA is the largest in over 40 years. (COMMENT: My Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension increased from $58,101/year to $63,144/year, that is, by $5,043/year, that is, by 8.7%. Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are beyond furious about that. In my defense, my CSRS pension today is less than what my IRS salary was in today’s dollars in 1972 when I was 23 years old. In my defense, I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years 1966-1969 and 1971-1997. To qualify myself for better paying federal jobs, a) I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 years old in 1970, b) I earned job-related master’s degrees in 1976, 1980, and 1997, c) I earned job-related professional certifications in 1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997, and d) I earned a job-related professional license in 1981. I ask my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) what did they do to qualify themselves for better paying jobs and b) why didn’t they become federal employees?)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2023/01/07/when-will-federal-retirees-see-2023-cola-in-their-annuity-payments/

WIKIPEDIA
— RINO (COMMENT:I should write a book about the biggest RINO leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization since 2000. I would focus on those who not only failed/refused to defend/advance the following planks in the Republican Party platform, but who destroyed those like me who support those planks: individual responsibility, traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving).)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_in_Name_Only
— Entryism (COMMENT: I should write a book about Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization since 2000. I would focus on those who have been the most successful in destroying conservative Republican Precinct Committeemen like me.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entryism
— Second Civil War (COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Ever-increasingly, Democrats paint themselves as having been the Union Army during the Civil War and paint Republicans as having been the Confederate Army during the Civil War.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_American_Civil_War

January 29, 2023

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— State GOP Chairman Don Tracy Defends Vote to Re-Elect Incumbent National Leader
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/28/state-gop-chairman-don-tracy-defends-vote-to-re-elect-incumbent-national-leader/
— All McHenry County Candidates Listed, Find the Write-In Possibilities for Which Filings Must Be Made by February 2nd
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/26/all-candidates-listed-find-the-write-in-possibilities-for-which-filings-must-be-made-by-february-2nd/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IL GOP Chair Don Tracy Votes for RNC Chair Ronna Romney, Says She’s Done an “Excellent Job” Despite Losses in 2018, 2020 and 2022
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/il-gop-chair-don-tracy-votes-for-rnc-chair-ronna-romney-says-shes-done-an-excellent-job-despite-losses-in-2018-2020-and-2022.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “New shelter for migrants in Woodlawn could open in the coming week.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-wadsworth-shelter-community-meeting-hyde-park-20230129-343c6xvlenfpngtuhlclfikoby-story.html
— FRONT PAGE: COMMENT: Democrats say “Declining enrollment, empty schools, union battles: Mayoral candidates grapple with big challenges in Chicago Public Schools.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-chicago-mayor-race-education-cps-ctu-20230129-eqguamk4czh3lidjoqqk3jyify-story.html
— COMMENT: Democrats promote Bobby Rush. I would not be surprised if Bobby Rush acknowledged that in 1997, when I was 49 years old, he forced my Democrat GAO Chicago office superiors to force me to take their early retirement “offer” so that they could give my job and my preferred corner office to my Black subordinate.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-vintage-tribune-bobby-rush-20230129-uilnqtdtobbk7p3k5dz54xtpzm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use books to make children LGBTQers.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/28/23572558/childrens-book-ban-efforts-chicago-suburban-libraries-lincolnwood-glenview-first-amendment
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Let the College Board do its job on African American Studies.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/28/23572922/college-board-advanced-placement-african-american-studies-pritzker-desantis-editorial
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, a) Democrats run America and b) Democrats blame Republicans for everything that is bad in America.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/28/23573321/stand-alone-colin-kaepernick-justice-op-ed

DAILY HERALD
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Questions at District 211 candidates forum focus on use of controversial sex ed curriculum” hosted by the Schaumburg Township Republican Organization.” If I was still the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and a member of the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee, the organizations would still be hosting candidate forums.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230128/questions-at-district-211-candidates-forum-focus-on-use-of-controversial-sex-ed-curriculum

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “McDonald’s exec slams ‘costly and job-destroying’ move to pay fast-food workers $22 an hour.” I earned $25 an hour in today’s dollars in 1971 when I was 22 years old working for IRS, but only after I had earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970 and had worked for Firestone Stores for 10 months.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics-opinion

ABC7
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Chicago activists demand justice, accountability in wake of Tyre Nichols death.”
https://abc7chicago.com/tyre-nichols-death-jesse-jackson-rainbow-push-coalition/12745967/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “How Illinois courts are exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests.”
https://abc7chicago.com/freedom-of-information-act-foia-request-illinois-exemptions/12742027/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Victim among 2 hurt in Ford City Mall shooting after trying to fend off attempted car thief: police.”
https://abc7chicago.com/ford-city-mall-shooting-today-jcpenny-near-me/12745759/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A victim was wounded Saturday in the parking lot of the Ford City Mall while trying to fend off an attempted car theft. The victim, a 46-year-old man, was walking towards his parked vehicle outside the JCPenny store in the 7600-block of S Cicero around 12:40 p.m. when he saw someone trying to get into his car, according to police. The victim, who is a FOID and CCL holder, exchanged gunfire with the offender before the offender jumped in a nearby vehicle and fled, causing a traffic crash in the 79000-block of S. Pulaski Rd in the process, police said. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the hand and thigh, and was transported to Christ Hospital in fair condition. The offender sustained a graze wound to the head and was taken to the hospital in good condition, officials said. Three offenders were taken into custody and charges are pending.)

FOX32
— COMMENT: Democrats say “3 Illinois cities (Aurora, Chicago, and Naperville) make list of Dirtiest Cities in America”‘
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/3-illinois-cities-make-list-of-dirtiest-cities-in-america

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— COMMENT: Rich Miller says “Inside carmakers’ dislike of state.”
https://pantagraph.com/opinion/columnists/rich-miller-inside-carmakers-dislike-of-state/article_684a35e8-9e92-11ed-9163-c7980c00880b.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Republicans introduce bill to deny undocumented migrants U.S. entry.”
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/washington/washington-dc/republicans-introduce-bill-to-deny-undocumented-migrants-u-s-entry/

NPR ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: OUTSTANDING: Utah’s governor has signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth. – AP
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-01-29/utahs-governor-has-signed-a-bill-banning-gender-affirming-care-for-transgender-youth

FOX ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Trump kicks off 2024 run ‘more angry’ and ‘more committed’ than ever.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-kicks-off-2024-run-more-angry-and-more-committed-than-ever-donald-trump-2020-election-2024-election-white-house-mike-pence-nikki-haley-ron-desantis-president-joe-biden-election-calendar-political-tradition-scandals-documents-nick-fuentes-nh-sc
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “How old is too old to serve in public office?” Are you older? What do you stress in defense of your age? I stress my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters.
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/how-old-is-too-old-to-serve-in-public-office-presidential-race-joe-biden-donald-trump-congress-house-senate-elections-term-limits
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Suffolk asked voters to describe their ideal candidate in a December survey. Half of the voters said the president should be between 51 and 65 years old, with 25% picking age 35-50, while just 8% said an ideal president would be 66 to 80.)

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump courts GOP insiders at low-key events in early voting states ahead of 2024 primary
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/trump-events-early-voting-states-south-carolina-2024-gop-primary
— DC wants federal government to solve migrant crisis as it buckles under influx – Christine Queally
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/videos/dc-wants-federal-government-to-solve-migrant-crisis-as-it-buckles-under-influx

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— No One Left to Blame REVIEW: ‘Nation of Victims: Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path Back to Excellence’ by Vivek Ramaswamy (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly anti-conservative anti-Republican Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs shout at those who are the following that they are victims of conservative Republicans: non-conservative, non-Republican, minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-rich, unmarried, renters, disabled, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.
https://freebeacon.com/culture/no-one-left-to-blame/

NEW YORK POST
— COMMENT: Anti-Trumps and Trump-haters say “Donors slow as the realization hits that Trump can’t beat feeble Joe Biden.”
https://nypost.com/2023/01/28/donors-slow-as-the-realization-hits-trump-cant-beat-biden/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The American Right is in for a hell of a ride. Patriots need to promote and focus within themselves the habits of resistance. – Josiah Lippincott (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Republican Party leaders dump conservatives, that is, they dump platform Republicans, that is, they dump the Republican Party.)
https://amgreatness.com/2023/01/28/steel-yourselves-conservatives/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Equity means the dumbing down of America – Bob Weir (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, while I worked for the Democrats who ran IRS 1971-1980 and GAO 1980-1997, they lowered hiring, retention, and promotion standards to help them hire, retain, and promote more Democrats who were minority, female, and/or younger. Ever-increasingly, because I was Republican, White, male, and older, the following meant absolutely nothing to them: a) my earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, b) my passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, c) my earning a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, d) my passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, e) my becoming a licensed CPA in 1981, e) my becoming Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Government Financial Manager in 1994, Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1996, and f) my earning a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997. The aforesaid actually made them furious because my coworkers who they promoted over me did not have the aforesaid.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/equity_means_the_dumbing_down_of_america.html
— Dems struggle with the cognitive dissonance of Tyre Nichols’ death – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/dems_struggle_with_the_cognitive_dissonance_of_tyre_nichols_death.html
— The silly argument that Asian mass murderers are assimilated Americans – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/the_silly_argument_that_asian_mass_murderers_are_assimilated_americans.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Ted Cruz punches back at Adam Kinzinger over Paul Pelosi video allegation: ‘You’re a hack & a liar’ – Chris Donaldson
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/01/29/ted-cruz-punches-back-at-adam-kinzinger-over-paul-pelosi-video-allegation-youre-a-hack-a-liar-1328518/

BREITBART
— 7 Shot in Gun-Controlled ‘California’s Fourth Mass Shooting in a Week’- AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/01/28/7-shot-gun-controlled-californias-fourth-mass-shooting-week/
— Joe Biden, Adam Schiff Parade in Populist Drag to Hide Cheap-Labor Migration Policies – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2023/01/28/biden-schiff-parade-populist-drag-hide-their-cheap-labor-policies/

COLLEGE FIX
— NCSU sports announcer reinstated after suspension for saying ‘illegal aliens’ on air – HEIDI REID
https://www.thecollegefix.com/ncsu-sports-announcer-reinstated-after-suspension-for-saying-illegal-aliens-on-air/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘They Have Contempt For Their Voters’: Conservatives React To Ronna McDaniel’s Reelection To RNC – HAROLD HUTCHISON
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/27/rnc-mcdaniel-conservatives-dhillon/
— ‘RNC Is A Little Club’: Harmeet Dhillon Reacts To Leadership Contest – JAMES LYNCH
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/27/rnc-little-club-harmeet-dhillon-reacts-leadership-contest/
— Illinois Man Reportedly Sets Fire To Planned Parenthood Clinic After Girlfriend Aborts Pregnancy – SARAH WEAVER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/28/man-sets-fire-planned-parenthood-clinic-after-girlfriend-aborts-pregnancy/
— Demonstrations are breaking out in Memphis after police in the city beat a black man so badly he died three days later. – SARAH WEAVER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/28/riots-police-tyre-nichols-beat-kill-black-tennessee-memphis/

EPOCH TIMES
— Biden Administration Releases Over 1,300 Criminal Illegal Immigrants in 1 Month – Zachary Stieber
https://www.theepochtimes.com/biden-administration-releases-over-1300-criminal-illegal-immigrants-in-one-month_5017475.html

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— 77 Congressional Democrats Say 300,000 Illegal Aliens a Month is Not Enough! – Ira Mehlman
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2023/01/28/77-congressional-democrats-say-300000-illegal-aliens-month-not-enough

FOX NEWS
— Tyre Nichols death: Liberals blame racism for Memphis man’s brutal beating despite officers being Black. Five Memphis police officers were charged with second-degree murder in Nichols’ death. – Adam Sabes
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tyre-nichols-death-liberals-blame-racism-memphis-mans-brutal-beating-officers-being-black
— Tyre Nichols death: Law enforcement group ‘infuriated’ by alleged assault during traffic stop. Memphis officials released bodycam video from Tyre Nichols incident Friday evening. – Adam Sabes
https://www.foxnews.com/us/tyre-nichols-death-law-enforcement-group-infuriated-alleged-assault-during-traffic-stop
— Democrat freshman representative deletes tweet calling Tyre Nichols’ killing the ‘result of white supremacy’ – Adam Shaw (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame Republicans for everything that is bad.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrat-freshman-rep-deletes-tweet-calling-tyre-nichols-killing-result-white-supremacy
— GOP ‘stood in the way’ of police reform that could have prevented death of Tyre Nichols: MSNBC analyst. Conservatives on Twitter reminded Paul Butler that Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., attempted to pass police reform, but it was blocked. – Gabriel Hays
https://www.foxnews.com/media/gop-stood-way-police-reform-could-have-prevented-death-tyre-nichols-msnbc-analyst
— Greg Abbott blasts Biden’s new border policy that will allegedly attract ‘even more’ illegal migrants. The Biden administration is ‘sowing chaos’ with his new policy, Gov. Abbott argues.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/gov-greg-abbott-blasts-bidens-border-policy-allegedly-attract-even-more-illegal-migrants

NEWSMAX
— DirecTV Committed ‘Assault on Free Speech’ – Rep. Ralph Norman
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/ralphnorman-directv-newsmax/2023/01/28/id/1106307/

POWERLINE
— WHO WANTS TO BE WHITE? No one, apparently. “White privilege” is the privilege to be discriminated against. – Steve Sailer (COMMENT: Constructively, in Diersen v. GAO, the courts accepted GAO’s argument that Congress not only allows, but wants employers to give preference to their employees who are Democrat, minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, that is, that Congress not only allows, but wants employers to discriminate against their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2023/01/who-wants-to-be-white.php

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, anti-conservative anti-Republican Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use the Republican Party’s “BIG TENT” policy to destroy the Republican Party.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2023/01/28/america_needs_both_parties_to_be_inclusive_148787.html

THE HILL
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “Is Nikki Haley setting a ‘man-trap’ for Trump, Pompeo and other 2024 rivals?”
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/3832318-is-nikki-haley-setting-a-man-trap-for-trump-pompeo-and-other-2024-rivals/

CNN
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use 1619 to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/28/opinions/the-1619-project-documentary-series-history-joseph/index.html

ABC NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Online system to seek asylum in US is quickly overwhelmed.”
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/online-system-seek-asylum-us-quickly-overwhelmed-96738244

NBC NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “Bad candidates or not enough money?” and say “RNC officials debate why they lost in 2022. In a closed-door session during this week’s RNC meeting, two members working on the party’s 2022 audit debated whether “candidate quality” was to blame for midterm losses.” Ever-increasingly, in deciding which candidates to back in primaries and in nonpartisan races, conservative and Republican organizations give more and more and more weight to candidate demographics instead of candidate quadfurcations. Ever-increasingly, they give more and more and more preference to candidates who are minority, female, younger, non-conservative, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. I should write a book about how conservative and Republican organizations have ignored, dismissed, belittled, and badmouthed my qualifications: a) GAO Analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $109,732-$142,650/year, b) IRS Revenue Officer for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $92,279-$104,583/year, c) I passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt, d) I became a licensed CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, Government Financial Manager, Financial Services Auditor, and Forensic Accountant, and e) I earned an MBA from Loyola, master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, and master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT. I should write a book about how the following ignored, dismissed, belittled, and badmouthed my qualifications: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. They would not have done that if I had been a minority, female, younger, non-conservative, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or if my ancestors had not been in America for a long time.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2022-election/bad-candidates-lack-money-gop-debates-lost-2022-rcna68004

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies.” Ever-increasingly, especially in Illinois, Democrats use mass shootings to abolish the Second Amendment. First to outlaw semiautomatic firearms and then to outlaw all firearms.
https://www.wfmj.com/story/48251027/mass-shootings-lead-to-widening-divide-on-state-gun-policies

YAHOO NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Maine Republican Party elects Joel Stetkis as new chair.” In Illinois, anti-conservative Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO Republican Party leaders blame Republican losses on the Republican Party platform and on those who support it. They especially blame the individual responsibility, traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. I should write a book about the aforesaid anti-conservative Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization leaders.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/maine-republican-party-elects-joel-045900831.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The ousting of Kouzounas, who has served as chair since 2017, follows a poor 2022 election for the party. It lost multiple seats in the state Legislature as the state Democratic Party remained strong in coastal communities and flipped inland seats.)
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Student loan forgiveness: Here’s the number of eligible borrowers who applied by US state.” In Illinois, the number of borrowers who applied or were automatically deemed eligible is 1,044,000. Did you get a student loan? I did not. First off, I doubt that I could have gotten a student loan. I just barely made it into the upper 20% of Crete-Monee High School class of 1966. My ACT was only 24. Neither of my parents had attended college. My father was the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. My GPA and ACT would have been much higher if I had not washed dishes in the basement of the S.S. Kresge in Chicago Heights every evening Monday through Thursday during my junior and senior years and full-time during the summer in between. But if I had gotten a student loan, my GPA at UIC and at NIU would have been much higher and I would have majored in accounting instead of management. While I took classes at UIC 1966-1969 and at NIU 1969-1970, I worked as many hours as I possibly could for the Park Forest Post Office. Far too many times, I skipped classes on Mondays and on Fridays to work more hours.
https://www.aol.com/student-loan-forgiveness-heres-number-145236822.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: According to Democrats, when Asians assimilate, they become mass murderers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/28/opinion/asian-american-gun.html
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use Tyre Nichols to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/28/us/police-tyre-nichols-beating-race.html
— COMMENT: Democrats say “California Has More Than 100 Gun Laws” and ask “Why Don’t They Stop More Mass Shootings?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/29/us/california-gun-laws-mass-shootings.html

NEW YORK SUN
— COMMENT: Democrats say “New Online System To Seek Asylum in America Is Quickly Overwhelmed.”
https://www.nysun.com/article/bidens-new-online-system-to-seek-asylum-in-america-is-quickly-overwhelmed

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Democrats say “New Arizona GOP chairman solicits election deniers to secure spot.” In Arizona, and in all the states that Trump “lost,” how many illegals are using their false identifications to vote for Democrats?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/28/arizona-republicans-dewit/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DeSantis advisers prepare for potential presidential run, explore staff options.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/28/desantis-2024-campaign-planning/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “The 2024 GOP presidential primary season is kicking off. Here’s the potential field.” Democrats want the 2024 Republican presidential candidate to be the candidate who they believe will be the easiest to defeat.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/28/gop-2024-presidential-candidates/
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters call Trump a racist. To call someone a racist in America today is like calling some a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/trumpsracism-alienates-a-growing-voting-bloc/2023/01/28/7f762d36-9f13-11ed-93e0-38551e88239c_story.html
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use Rosewood to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/01/29/rosewood-race-massacre-1923/

LOS ANGES TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Republicans confront bitter divide; no clear path forward.” Will anti-conservative Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO Republican Party leaders succeed in getting the Republican Party a) to dump its platform, b) to dump voters who support its platform, and c) to dissolve the Republican Party?
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-01-28/republicans-confront-bitter-divide-no-clear-path-forward

USA TODAY
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2023/01/29/desantis-republicans-woke-ban-african-american-studies-queer-theory/11120694002/

BARRON’S
— Trump Warns 2024 Election ‘Our One Shot’ To Save America – Frankie TAGGART
https://www.barrons.com/news/angry-trump-jumpstarts-faltering-2024-campaign-01674934807

TIME
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred against Christians and against Americans.
https://time.com/6250769/christian-nationalism-popularity-wake-up-call/

NEW YORKER
— COMMENT: Democrats use their African American AP course to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/02/06/ron-desantis-battles-the-african-american-ap-course-and-history
— COMMENT: Democrats use the Pope to promote LGBTQ
https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/pope-francis-speaks-out-on-homosexuality-and-further-angers-traditionalists

UNITED STATE COAST GUARD
— How to spot and report retaliation – Arcady Darter (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran the Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, I increasingly engaged in protected activities. I increasingly objected to my Democrat superiors giving preference to their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger, that is, their increasing discrimination against their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or older. My Democrat Post office superiors retaliated against me by disallowing my sick leave requests in 1968 and 1969 and forcing me to resign in 1969. My Democrat IRS superiors retaliated against me by a) disallowing my travel vouchers in 1974, b) forcing the IRS manager to transfer to Texas in 1975 who had promoted me to GS-9 in 1972, to GS-11 in 1973, and to GS-12 in 1974, c) not promoting me beyond GS-12, d) disallowing my education deductions in 1978, and e) getting GAO to offer me a transfer in 1980 only if I took a $21,863 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars. My Democrat GAO superiors retaliated against me by a) forcing me to take the aforesaid pay cut to transfer, b) giving me unfair job assignments, performance expectations, and performance appraisals, c) delaying my promotions to GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13, d) not promoting me to GS-14, e) keeping me off audits of IRS except for 3 years 1986-1988, f) forcing the GAO manager to retire in 1987 who had arranged for my transfer from IRS in 1980, assigned me to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me to GS-13 in 1986, g) always ranking me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and h) forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997. Retaliation increased significantly after I became an active member in a class action lawsuit in 1988 that charged my GAO superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
https://www.mycg.uscg.mil/News/Article/3271731/how-to-spot-and-report-retaliation/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Workplace retaliation can take many forms and it is important for employees to understand how to identify retaliation and the ways to report it. But how does one determine if an action is retaliatory? 3 Elements of retaliation Retaliation occurs when an employer takes actions or negative behaviors against an employee for engaging in legally protected Equal Employment Opportunity/Equal Opportunity (EEO/EO) activity such as reporting discrimination and harassment or participating in an investigation of harassment. Let’s break down the components of retaliation: First, for an employee or applicant to file a complaint on the basis of retaliation, they must have engaged in a protected activity. This means that the employee asserted their rights by filing an EEO/EO complaint, being a witness to an EEO/EO complaint, or simply contacting the Civil Rights Directorate for information regarding the complaint process. Pointing out exclusionary hiring practices, resisting sexual advances, or intervening to protect others from harassment or discrimination are also examples of protected activities. The second element of a retaliation claim is that after engaging in a protected activity, the employee or applicant suffers an unfavorable action from their employer. For instance, adverse actions can include being fired, being passed over for a promotion, or receiving low-performance reviews after speaking out and engaging in a protected activity. The final element of a retaliation claim is that there is a connection and evidence that shows the adverse action was taken because of the protected activity. This means that the employees’ participation in protected activity motivated the employer’s adverse action or behaviors.)

CPA JOURNAL
— Toward Resolving IRS Staffing Shortages. Insights from the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. – Kathryn Simms, Yiwen Li, and Robert A. Warren (COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran IRS 1971-1980, I increasingly engaged in protected activities. I increasingly objected to my Democrat superiors giving preference to their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger, that is, their increasing discrimination against their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or older. My Democrat IRS superiors retaliated against me by a) disallowing my travel vouchers in 1974, b) forcing the IRS manager to transfer to Texas in 1975 who had promoted me to GS-9 in 1972, to GS-11 in 1973, and to GS-12 in 1974, c) not promoting me beyond GS-12, d) disallowing my education deductions in 1978, and e) getting GAO to offer me a transfer in 1980 only if I took a $21,863 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars. They ignored, dismissed, belittled, and badmouthed my earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976 and my passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran.)
https://www.cpajournal.com/2023/01/25/toward-resolving-irs-staffing-shortages/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A total of 31,457 IRS employees completed the 2019 FEVS. Of those respondents, 38.5% were males and 61.5% were females; 67% were white; 21% were African American, and 12% were of other races. Nearly 15% were Millennials or Zoomers. Responses were weighted to provide a representative sample. These demographic characteristics were quite similar for IRS participants in the 2020 and 2021 FEVS.)

FREE DICTIONARY
— Play by the rules (COMMENT: What shows that someone has played by the rules? They got an education, they got a job, and they saved for their retirement. My outstanding parents encouraged me to play by the rules. I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree (NIU-1970) and three job-related master’s degrees (Loyola-1976, DePaul-1980, and IIT-1997). I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I became a licensed CPA in 1981. I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, Firestone Stores 1970-1972, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997. I saved for my retirement.)
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/play+by+the+rules

MARRIAM WEBSTER
— Judgmental (COMMENT: Who has judged you and has found you wanting? I should write a book about those who have judged me and have found me wanting. I would focus on past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican elected officials in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, e) religious leaders, and f) those who I have sued. I would focus on the aforesaid who have blamed me and have blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/judgmental

January 27, 2023

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives: ‘I stand in support of Sheriff Mendrick’
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/639074798-ives-i-stand-in-support-of-sheriff-mendrick
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Political organizer Jeanne Ives spoke in support of DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick who stands opposed to the implementation of the state’s recent gun ban. . .Ives, the CEO of Breakthrough Ideas, stands against the move by DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy and a delegation of like-minded fellow party members to criticize Mendrick and seek his removal. Ives, a former state representative and former gubernatorial and congressional candidate, was one of hundreds, many holding signs reading “We support Sheriff Mendrick” who packed into the DuPage County Board chambers in a January 24 meeting. “I stand in support of Sheriff Mendrick. He has done an outstanding job keeping our communities safe. He has also worked very hard in turning around the lives of those incarcerated in his jail,” Ives said. “When Sheriff Mendrick started heroin and criminality recidivism rates were 90% and 75% respectively and came down to 18 and 15% respectively. The chairwoman herself, just acknowledged that DuPage is one of the safest states in the country.” “It is remarkable, and hypocritical, of the chairman, and her Democrat state legislative colleagues and the Democrat Congressional delegation to politically assault Sheriff Mendrick for his thoughtful and reasonable position that HB5471 is unconstitutional. After Fridays decision by an IL judge to issue a TRO on the law, it is likely that the law IS unconstitutional.” “The DuPage chairman has herself passed numerous laws, that she probably thought were constitutional, but they aren’t.” “In 2013, she voted for pension reform, that in 2015 was judged unconstitutional.” “In 2017, she voted for SB31, a law requiring Illinois officials to not enforce federal immigration laws.” “For a decade, she voted for unbalanced budgets that are unconstitutional.” “And the chairman, along with her fellow legislators have passed numerous laws without the constitutionally required single subject for a bill or the requirement to read a bill on three separate days before passage.” “Those last two provisions were two of the reasons the judge issued a TRO on the law.” “The Chairman commented that ‘You do not get to choose which laws you comply with in the state of Illinois.’” “Five million illegal immigrants have crossed our border in the last two years and none of these people who insist that our laws be followed have said anything about that.” “If you think this is about keeping people safe, then you should know the chairwoman sponsored and voted for HB3447 which decriminalizes possession of enough fentanyl to kill 1500 people. She does not care about public safety.” “Everyone wants the violence to stop. But taking away the rights of legal gun owners while Cook County refuses to prosecute criminals with illegal guns is irrational.” “And it is telling that the law allows gun manufacturers in Illinois to continue to make and sell these now ‘banned’ guns for people in other states. SO, I guess it isn’t about the guns.” U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) took to extreme language in his characterization of the decision by Mendrick and nearly 90% of the state’s sheriffs to not enforce the law saying the sheriff’s “actions are going to make future mass shootings more likely.” Mendrick answered Casten’s accusations in a statement. “There is absolutely nothing that we are doing or not doing that would make a mass shooting more accessible in DuPage County,” Mendrick said. “In fact, I have asked on multiple occasions to increase penalties on all existing gun crimes, but it does not appear that they want to have that conversation.” Casten was one of five other Democrats in Illinois’ congressional delegation who penned a letter against Mendrick.)

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Former NRA President David Keene (and chairman of the American Conservative Union 1984 to 2011) Says We Are Fortunate That Men Like DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick Still “Revere the Constitution”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/exclusive-former-nra-president-says-we-are-fortunate-that-men-like-dupage-county-sheriff-james-mendrick-still-revere-the-constitution.html
— ISRA Thursday Bulletin – January 26, 2023
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/isra-thursday-bulletin-january-26-2023.html
(FROM THE BULLETIN: I would like to thank all of those who turned out to support Sheriff Mendrick of DuPage County. The fact that you took time out of your day on a Monday morning shows your dedication to the Second Amendment. We support all the Illinois sheriffs who rightfully oppose this latest infringement on our rights by this unconstitutional law.)
— Former Republican Nominee for Governor Darren Bailey Calls on IL GOP Chair Don Tracy to “Step Down”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/breaking-former-republican-nominee-for-governor-darren-bailey-calls-on-il-gop-chair-don-tracy-to-step-down.html
— Chicago GOP Chair Stephen Boulton Has a History of Attacking Women, Conservatives on Social Media Using Personal and Official GOP Accounts
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/chicago-gop-chair-stephen-boulton-has-a-history-of-attacking-women-conservatives-on-social-media-using-personal-and-official-gop-accounts.html

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— More sheriffs speak out against Illinois’ gun ban – Andrew Hensel
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/more-sheriffs-speak-out-against-illinois-gun-ban/article_f63b4ad8-9daf-11ed-93b5-d7b624bff236.html
— Illinois State Police look to consolidate federal gun ban challenges – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/breaking-illinois-state-police-look-to-consolidate-federal-gun-ban-challenges/article_902b0968-9daa-11ed-8adf-577e5b513413.html

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— McHenry Co. State’s Attorney sues state over gun ban, says would force unconstitutional prosecutions – Jonathan Bilyk
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/639082550-mchenry-co-state-s-attorney-sues-state-over-gun-ban-says-would-force-unconstitutional-prosecutions

LAKE & MCHENRY COUNTY SCANNER
— McHenry County state’s attorney files lawsuit against Illinois ‘assault weapon,’ high-capacity magazine ban – Sam Borcia
https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2023/01/26/mchenry-county-states-attorney-files-lawsuit-against-illinois-assault-weapon-high-capacity-magazine-ban/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— State Rifle Association Gun Control Suit Lists McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally and Sheriff Robb Tadelman as Defendants
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/26/state-rifle-association-gun-control-suit-lists-states-attorney-patrick-kenneally-and-sheriff-robb-tadelman-as-defendants/
— Pulling Over for Emergency Vehicles
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/25/pulling-over-for-emergency-vehicles/
— Will Soaring Egg Prices Lessen Municipal Resistance to Backyard Chickens?
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/25/will-soaring-egg-prices-lessen-municipal-resistance-to-backyard-chickens/
— Obama Judge Gives Democratic Party Crook Three Month Sentence for Accepting Bribes to Lower Real Estate Assessments
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/25/obama-judge-gives-democratic-crook-three-month-sentence-for-accepting-bribes-to-lower-real-estate-assessments/
— State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally Enters Gun Control Law Fray
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/26/states-attorney-patrick-kenneally-enters-gun-control-law-fray/
— State Rifle Association Gun Control Suit Lists McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally and Sheriff Robb Tadelman as Defendants
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/26/state-rifle-association-gun-control-suit-lists-states-attorney-patrick-kenneally-and-sheriff-robb-tadelman-as-defendants/
— Obama Judge Gives Democratic Party Crook Three Month Sentence for Accepting Bribes to Lower Real Estate Assessments
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/25/obama-judge-gives-democratic-crook-three-month-sentence-for-accepting-bribes-to-lower-real-estate-assessments/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois’ Gun Ban Would Permit This Alleged Cocaine/Meth Trafficking Police Chief Legal Possession Of “Assault” Weapons – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2023/01/illinois-gun-ban-would-permit-this-alleged-cocaine-meth-trafficking-police-chief-legal-possession-of-assault-weapons/

FOX32
— State Rep. Adam Niemerg said the ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines is an attack on Second Amendment rights and an attempt to avoid the larger issue: lack of mental health support in Illinois. (COMMENT: Democrats have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that Republicans are mentally ill.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-lawmaker-says-banning-assault-weapons-masks-larger-issue-mental-health
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A downstate Republican is joining area sheriffs in pushing back against Illinois’ new assault weapons ban. Sheriffs in Crawford, Jasper and Lawrence counties are among many law enforcement agencies that have refused to enforce the new law, claiming it is unconstitutional. . .”You’re talking about gun violence, and the solution is we are going to strip these folks in this room of their Second Amendment rights. We have some of the most stringent gun control laws in the nation but still, crime is out of control in the city of Chicago as I alluded to earlier, so if the Democrats want to come to me and talk about mental health, completely open to that,” said Niemerg. The Protect Illinois Communities Act is being challenged by several state and federal lawsuits, including at least one backed by the NRA.)

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County state’s attorney files lawsuit claiming new Illinois gun ban violates 2nd Amendment. Lawsuit defends use of weapons banned in law, argues law contradicts U.S. history of firearm regulation. – James T. Norman
https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/news/2023/01/26/mchenry-county-states-attorney-files-lawsuit-claiming-new-illinois-gun-ban-violates-2nd-amendment/
— Marengo Guns, Illinois State Rifle Association request injunction to stop enforcement of new gun ban. The business joins other gun stores, as well as organizations in lawsuit. – James T. Norman
https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/news/2023/01/26/marengo-guns-illinois-state-rifle-association-request-injunction-to-stop-enforcement-of-new-gun-ban/

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— More sheriffs speak out against Illinois’ gun ban – Andrew Hensel
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/local_news/more-sheriffs-speak-out-against-illinois-gun-ban/article_1ffb6a60-9dc9-11ed-a898-0341ee6d168a.html

WIBQ AM
— Local Sheriffs voice opposition to IL assault rifle ban – Terry Craig
https://wibqam.com/2023/01/26/local-sheriffs-voice-opposition-to-il-assault-rifle-ban/

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Lawsuit Aims To Prevent Naperville Cops Enforcing Assault Weapon Ban. The National Association for Gun Rights amended its lawsuit to seek a temporary restraining order against the statewide assault weapon ban. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/lawsuit-aims-prevent-naperville-cops-enforcing-assault-weapon-ban

WIREPOINTS
— What’s wrong with Illinois mandating paid leave for any reason? Plenty. – Mark Glennon (COMMENT: Ever since I started working part-time for the Park Forest Post Office in 1966 when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have blasted me for my benefitting from the federal government’s leave policies.)
https://wirepoints.org/whats-wrong-with-illinois-mandating-paid-leave-for-any-reason-plenty-wirepoints/
— Five reasons why the latest spin on Chicago’s murder problem is dead wrong – Matt Rosenberg
https://wirepoints.org/five-reasons-why-the-latest-spin-on-chicagos-murder-problem-is-dead-wrong-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION SPENDS $17M ON ILLINOIS POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS – Mailee Smith and Jon Josko
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-teachers-union-spends-17m-on-illinois-political-campaigns/

ABC7
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Gov. JB Pritzker: Don’t change AP course to appease DeSantis, ‘Florida’s racist and homophobic laws’ DeSantis 2024? Florida governor widely considered GOP presidential hopeful.”
https://abc7chicago.com/jb-pritzker-governor-ron-desantis-african-studies/12737688/

NBC5
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Lawsuit From Naperville Gun Shop Owner Aims to Prevent Enforcement of Assault Weapons Ban.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lawsuit-from-naperville-gun-shop-owner-aims-to-prevent-enforcement-of-assault-weapons-ban/3056298/

CBS2
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Pritzker tells College Board not to change African American Studies course to appease DeSantis.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pritzker-desantis-college-board-african-american-studies/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “University of Illinois board increases in-state tuition for incoming freshmen.” Back when college expenses were much lower, I was able to work my way through college and graduate debt-free from NIU in 1970 owning a 1969 Dodge Charger SE. My outstanding parents provided me with room and board in their Crete home a) while I took classes at UIC 1966-1968, weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and the summer of 1969 and b) while I worked for the Park Forest Post Office part-time while I took classes at UIC and NIU and full-time during the summers of 1967, 1968, and 1969.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/university-of-illinois-tuition-increase/

WTTW
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Illinois AG Says Arguments Against Cash Bail Elimination Flawed For Multiple Reasons.”
https://news.wttw.com/2023/01/26/illinois-ag-says-arguments-against-cash-bail-elimination-flawed-multiple-reasons

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Illinois attorney general makes argument in appeal of ruling that halted move to cashless bail.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-illinois-bail-law-appeal-20230126-q6bexfzkszaxnpjy6q2zchamcm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Legal assaults on Illinois’ sensible new gun law are a travesty.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/26/23571628/lawsuit-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-national-rifle-association-mass-shootings-editorial
— Lying to parents about trans kids hurts kids. Schools are not telling parents that their children are transitioning to the other sex during the school day and that teachers and others are referring to the student by a different name and permitting him/her to use the bathroom and locker room of the opposite sex. – Mona Charen
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/1/26/23573484/parenting-transgender-students-transition-schools-mona-charen-column
— COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have used my being Protestant and 100% German American against me the most. In my defense, my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI. My uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII. My father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/27/23569817/holocaust-education-mandated-school-jewish-anti-semitism-luke-berryman-op-ed

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PHOTO OF KENNEALLY: COMMENT: Democrats say “McHenry County state’s attorney files lawsuit claiming new Illinois gun ban violates 2nd Amendment.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230126/mchenry-county-states-attorney-files-lawsuit-claiming-new-illinois-gun-ban-violates-2nd-amendment
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Case against father of Highland Park mass shooting suspect could take months before trial.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230126/case-against-father-of-highland-park-mass-shooting-suspect-could-take-months-before-trial
— COMMENT: Democrats say “‘Historic night for Naperville’: City council poised to pass Affordable Housing Incentive Plan.” For what I see as a DuPage County resident since 1978, ever-increasingly, as Democrats invade the county, the average income of DuPage County residents decreases in relative terms is not absolute terms.
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20230127/historic-night-for-naperville-city-council-poised-to-pass-affordable-housing-incentive-plan
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Be skeptical, and look for the 7 tenets of good journalism.” Ever-increasingly, the mainstream news media functions as an arm of the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green parties. Ever-increasingly, it does everything that it can to elect and to reelect Democrat candidates and to defeat Republican candidates. Ever-increasingly, it does everything that it can a) to promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green party platforms and b) to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the Republican Party platform. Ever-increasingly, it does everything that it can a) to glorify and praise those who have demographics that vote for Democrats and b) to demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who have demographics that vote for Republicans.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20230127/daily-herald-opinion-be-skeptical-and-look-for-the-7-tenets-of-good-journalism
(FROM THE ARTICLE: These are the things that are drilled into us in journalism school: the use of multiple credible sources; avoidance of bias; the use of supporting documentation; fairness; verification; balance and context.)

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Pritzker-DeSantis is shaping up as the next big political battle.”
https://link.chicagobusiness.com/view/5f4c31d7c90d524d84713f01i2za4.ekw/38e7210e

STATELINE
— COMMENT: Democrat pot pushers say “Legal cannabis not a ‘gateway drug.”
https://www.mystateline.com/news/legal-cannabis-not-a-gateway-drug-research-finds/

NPR ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “University of Illinois Board of Trustees has approved tuition increases at the Urbana-Champaign and Chicago campuses starting this fall.” Back when college expenses were much lower, I was able to work my way through college and graduate debt-free from NIU in 1970 owning a 1969 Dodge Charger SE. My outstanding parents provided me with room and board in their Crete home a) while I took classes at UIC 1966-1968, weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and the summer of 1969 and b) while I worked for the Park Forest Post Office part-time while I took classes at UIC and NIU and full-time during the summers of 1967, 1968, and 1969.
https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-01-26/university-of-illinois-trustees-raise-tuition-except-at-uis

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Get to know candidates now…Be educated voter by April 4, 2023.” What information have DuPage County Republican Precinct Committeeman received from the leaders of their Republican township party organizations on candidates on April 4 ballots in their precincts?
https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2023/01/26/get-to-know-candidates-now-to-be-educated-voter-on-april-4-2023/133292

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “RNC vote today: Illinois members of the Republican National Committee — Don Tracy, Richard Porter and Demetra DeMonte are expected to endorse incumbent Ronna McDaniel as the group’s next chair. Also in the running is Harmeet Dhillon. If you haven’t been following, here’s some background about the behind-the-scenes drama to elect a new leader. It’s become a battle of wills between former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as to who wins.”
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2023/01/27/politics-with-a-side-of-corned-beef-00079855

CAPITOL FAX
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/27/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-7/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/26/afternoon-roundup-21/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “AG Raoul files SAFE-T Act appeal with Illinois Supreme Court.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/26/ag-raoul-files-safe-t-act-appeal-with-illinois-supreme-court/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Morning roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/26/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-roundup/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Reparations redux – Wayne Laugesen (COMMENT: If anyone should pay reparations, it should be Democrats, and especially Democrats whose ancestors lived in slave states, owned slaves, fought for the Confederacy, were KKK members, and/or pushed Jim Crow laws. Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that you should pay: conservative, heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, non-poor. Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in American for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/reparations-redux
— Inside Ron DeSantis’s war with the College Board over AP African American studies – Jeremiah Poff
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/inside-ron-desantis-war-with-the-college-board-over-ap-african-american-studies

BREITBART
— Democrat-run Chicago Year-to-Date Crime Rate Up 97% Compared to 2021 – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/26/nolte-democrat-run-chicago-year-to-date-crime-rate-up-97-compared-to-2021/
— Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Calls for AP Courses that Teach ‘Black Queer American’ History – PAUL BOIS (COMMENT: Expect that under Illinois Democrats, ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats and Illinois RINOs will get rid of Illinois Republicans starting with Illinois Republicans like me who are heterosexual, conservative White. male, older, gun-owners, non-poor, married, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/27/illinois-gov-j-b-pritzker-calls-for-ap-courses-that-teach-black-queer-american-history/
— legal Aliens Assaulting Agents, Trying to Escape from Custody – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/26/internal-dhs-emails-sound-alarm-illegal-aliens-assaulting-agents-trying-to-escape-from-custody/
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn: ATF Bureaucrats ‘Destroying Our Second Amendment’ – AWR HAWKINS (COMMENT: I should write a book about the following who have made it the most clear that they reject the Second Amendment plank in the Republican Party platform: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican elected officials in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican major donors, c) Republican political consultants, d) Republican fundraisers, e) Republican pollsters, f) Republican conservative leaders, and g) Republican activists. The aforesaid should immediately withdraw from Republican politics. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Second Amendment plank is one of the most important planks if not the most important plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/01/26/sen-marsha-blackburn-atf-bureaucrats-destroying-our-second-amendment/
— Twitter Restores Renaud Camus, French Novelist Who Coined ‘Great Replacement’ Term – CHRIS TOMLINSON (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats replace those who have demographics that vote for Republicans with those who have demographics that vote for Democrats. I should write a book about the success that Democrats have had in doing the aforesaid in a) DuPage County, b) DuPage County’s 4th District, c) Milton Township, d) Wheaton, e) Wheaton’s West District, and f) my precinct.)
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2023/01/27/twitter-restores-renaud-camus-french-novelist-who-coined-great-replacement-term/
— Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Proposes Same Gun Controls Now Failing in California – AWR HAWKINS (COMMENT: Ever-increasing, to vote for Democrats or RINOs is to abolish the Second Amendment so that Democrats and RINOs can get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/01/26/michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer-proposes-same-gun-controls-now-failing-in-california/

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES
— Biden’s unserious border ‘solution’ — mass amnesty for all illegal immigrants – Mark Krikorian
https://cis.org/Oped/Bidens-unserious-border-solution-mass-amnesty-all-illegal-immigrants

DAILY CALLER
— ‘We Need New Blood’: DeSantis Rebukes Ronna McDaniel’s RNC Leadership – HAROLD HUTCHISON (COMMENT: In 2005, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois officers and directors recruited me to serve as the organization’s chairman because no one wanted the job. Because no one wanted the job, I continued to serve as the organization’s chairman until the TAPROOT officers and directors rudely dumped me in 2012. I should write a book about that.)
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/26/desantis-rnc-dhillon-mcdaniel/

EPOCH TIMES
— DeSantis Weighs in on RNC Chair Race: ‘I Think We Need a Change’ – Samantha Flom (COMMENT: In 2005, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois officers and directors recruited me to serve as the organization’s chairman because no one wanted the job. Because no one wanted the job, I continued to serve as the organization’s chairman until the TAPROOT officers and directors rudely dumped me ion 2012. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/desantis-weighs-in-on-rnc-chair-race-i-think-we-need-a-change_5013620.html
— Biden’s Open Border Policies Are ‘Facilitating’ ‘Evil’ Drug Cartel Business Model – Sen. Ron Johnson
https://www.theepochtimes.com/bidens-open-border-policies-are-facilitating-evil-drug-cartel-business-model-sen-ron-johnson_5012106.html

FEDERALIST
— Get Ready For Another Cynical, Useless, Gun-Control Push By Democrats – DAVID HARSANYI
https://thefederalist.com/2023/01/26/get-ready-for-another-cynical-useless-gun-control-push-by-democrats/

FOX NEWS
— Reporter who’s suing Lori Lightfoot vows to get answers on Chicago ‘destruction’: I will ask her ‘under oath.’ William J. Kelly filmed shocking video of barren, ‘dystopian’ Chicago storefronts. – Bailee Hill (COMMENT: William J, Kelly is one of the few people who have come to my defense.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/reporter-suing-lori-lightfoot-vows-get-answers-chicago-destruction-ask-oath
— Illinois Gov. Pritzker hits DeSantis, warns of Florida’s ‘racist and homophobic laws’ amid AP controversy. Pritzker said that the rejection of the course from the DeSantis’ administration was done ‘in order to fit Florida’s racist and homophobic laws’. – Adam Sabes
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-gov-pritzker-desantis-warns-floridas-racist-homophobic-laws-amid-ap-controversy
— California lawmaker wants reparations proposal to be a nationwide ‘blueprint,’ beyond ‘financial compensation’ Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer said the California reparations proposal should be taken up by cities and states around the country. – Joshua Q. Nelson (COMMENT: If anyone should pay reparations, it should be Democrats, and especially Democrats whose ancestors lived in slave states, owned slaves, fought for the Confederacy, were KKK members, and/or pushed Jim Crow laws. Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that you should pay: conservative, heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, non-poor. Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in American for a long time.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/california-lawmaker-reparations-proposal-nationwide-blueprint-beyond-financial-compensation
— Rep. Nehls introduces China Lied, People Died Act to make CCP repay US $4.6 trillion in federal COVID relief. The bill would also prohibit federal funds from going to China until after the communist nation pays America back. – Houston Keene
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nehls-introduces-china-lied-people-died-act-make-ccp-repay-us-4-6-trillion-federal-covid-relief

GOPUSA
— Sanctuary City Mayor Claims Right-To-Shelter Law Does Not Apply To Asylum Seekers
https://www.gopusa.com/sanctuary-city-mayor-claims-right-to-shelter-law-does-not-apply-to-asylum-seekers/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— DeSantis Deals Blow to Woke Takeover of Education – Jarrett Stepman
https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/desantis-deals-blow-woke-takeover-education

NATIONAL REVIEW
— When Should Cops Be Allowed to Stop Gun-Carriers? – ROBERT VERBRUGGEN
https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/01/when-should-cops-be-allowed-to-stop-gun-carriers/

NEWS BUSTERS
— In response to a teacher getting shot by a 6-year-old in a Virginia school, where officials blatantly ignored multiple warnings that the kid had a gun that day, ABC co-host Joy Behar lashed out at law-abiding gun owners and other gun rights activists via The View on Thursday. She accused those millions of Americans of having a “mental illness” and demanded they “be stopped immediately.” – Nicholas Fondacaro (COMMENT: I should write a book about the following who have made it the most clear that they reject the Second Amendment plank in the Republican Party platform: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican elected officials in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican major donors, c) Republican political consultants, d) Republican fundraisers, e) Republican pollsters, f) Republican conservative leaders, and g) Republican activists. The aforesaid should immediately withdraw from Republican politics. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Second Amendment plank is one of the most important planks if not the most important plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2023/01/26/behar-gun-owners-have-mental-illness-must-be-stopped

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most GOP Voters Want New RNC Chair
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/most_gop_voters_want_new_rnc_chair

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Democrat Governor to Bus Illegal Immigrants Out of State – Calls It ‘Humane’ – Isa Cox
https://www.westernjournal.com/democrat-governor-bus-illegal-immigrants-state-calls-humane/

ROLL CALL
— COMMENT: Democrats say “In most diverse Congress in history, staff representation lags.” GAO works for Congress. While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997, their top priority was getting rid of GAO’s who were Republican, and especially those like me who were conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://rollcall.com/2023/01/26/in-most-diverse-congress-in-history-staff-representation-lags/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “RNC Chair McDaniel fights for reelection in leadership feud. Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel is fighting for reelection in a bitter leadership feud that’s testing former President Donald Trump’s grip on his own “Make American Great Again” movement.”
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/rnc-chair-mcdaniel-fights-for-reelection-in-leadership-feud/article_d61c5545-c49e-583f-bca8-f875c4311a1a.html

NBC NEWS & AOL & ABC NEWS
— COMMENT: If anyone should pay reparations, it should be Democrats, and especially Democrats whose ancestors lived in slave states, owned slaves, fought for the Confederacy, were KKK members, and/or pushed Jim Crow laws. Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that you should pay: conservative, heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, non-poor. Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in American for a long time.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/-1619-project-series-makes-case-reparations-rcna67495
https://www.aol.com/news/nikole-hannah-jones-makes-case-212555249.html
https://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=124115
(FROM THE ABC NEWS ARTICLE: But since there are no slaves living today, and since most white Americans descend from immigrants who arrived long after abolition, there are many questions about who should pay reparations and who should receive them.)
— COMMENT: I should write a book about my Democrat superiors in the federal government who were the most successful in forcing my many Jewish superiors and supervisors to take adverse actions against me.
https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/illinois-holocaust-museum-preserves-survivors-stories-through-virtual-reality-161898565857

YAHOO NEWS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, to get votes from hate-filled White-hating White-haters, Democrats get hate-filled White-hating White-haters to promote more and more and more hatred against Whites. Of course, that forces Whites to buy more and more and more firearms for their self-defense.
https://news.yahoo.com/rep-sheila-jackson-lee-introduces-230528993.html

MSN
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Donald Trump Proved He Is a Racist.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/donald-trump-proved-he-is-a-racist/ar-AA16LphO
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Minority ethnic groups still dealt with more harshly at courts.” I should write a book about the lawsuits that I have filed and how the following have treated me since the 1980s: a) judges and justices, b) defendants, c) defendants’ lawyers, and d) my lawyers. I would focus on the most/biggest adverse actions that the aforesaid have taken against me.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/minority-ethnic-groups-still-dealt-with-more-harshly-at-courts-new-research-finds/ar-AA16zbmV

MSNBC
— COMMENT: Democrats crow about their success in getting Florida students to do their bidding.
https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/florida-students-lawsuit-desantis-ap-african-american-studies-rcna67525

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: If anyone should pay reparations, it should be Democrats, and especially Democrats whose ancestors lived in slave states, owned slaves, fought for the Confederacy, were KKK members, and/or pushed Jim Crow laws. Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that you should pay: conservative, heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, non-poor. gun-owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in American for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/26/san-francisco-slavery-reparations-report/

DESERET NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats blame Republicans for Kari Lake’s loss. I should write a book about the following who have blamed me and have blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for losses that Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct have suffered since 2000. I would focus on past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders, e) religious leaders, and f) those who I have sued. I would focus on the aforesaid who blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for losses suffered by Jim Ryan, Bill Brady, Judy Barr Topinka, and Peter Roskam. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.
https://www.deseret.com/2023/1/26/23569401/why-di-kari-lake-lose-arizona-election-republicans-held-the-key

DAILY CAMPUS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use 1619 to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://dailycampus.com/2023/01/27/the-1619-project-highlights-racial-inequalities-and-debunks-historical-myths/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The American worker is going AWOL—often because they’ve aged out of the workforce, or never entered it. Their absence could impede the economy’s ability to grow, and make for a less prosperous future. – Justin Lahart (COMMENT: Have you been aged out? I have been aged out since 1973 when I was a 25 year old conservative White male non-veteran Protestant 100% German American Republican IRS employee who had ancestors who have been in America since 1844 and who had not made GS-13, currently $109,732/year. I did not make GS-12, currently $92,279/year, until 1974, and I did not make GS-13 until I was 38 in 1986 and a GAO Analyst. I should write a book about the aforesaid. I would focus on how my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors used Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, up-or-out, and GOP-led budget cuts to waste my career and to get rid of me.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/labor-participation-factors-economy-11674780877
— Facebook’s Trump Gift to Democrats. Biden couldn’t be happier as the social-media platform lifts its ban on the former President. – Editorial (COMMENT: Trump give ammunition to his critics/opponents/enemies, ammunition that Trump believes will blow up in their face when they try to use it against him. But Trump’s critics/opponents/enemies use that ammunition against Trump’s supporters.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-facebook-meta-nick-clegg-democrats-joe-biden-twitter-social-media-11674769727
— Vietnam War Veterans Deserve an Apology. Many didn’t receive a hero’s welcome when they came home. – Jerry C. Davis (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me the most for my avoiding the Vietnam draft.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/vietnam-veterans-deserve-an-apology-paris-peace-american-heritage-patriotism-anniversary-pride-11674767541

FORBES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action to get rid of Republicans. I should write a book about that.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffraikes/2023/01/27/the-court-is-coming-for-affirmative-action-that-would-be-a-terrible-mistake/
— A Looming Recession And How It May Affect Tax Collections – Scott Curley (COMMENT: I was an IRS Revenue Officer 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $92,279-$104,583/year. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who continue to use that against me the most.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/01/09/a-looming-recession-and-how-it-may-affect-tax-collections/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The only time a tax collection issue becomes subjective is when it’s assigned to a revenue officer. This does not happen often. The IRS likes most tax collection issues handled quickly, which is why they prefer the ACS handling it. When a tax collection matter is pulled out of the ACS and assigned to a revenue officer, it becomes a person-to-person issue. When a taxpayer calls the ACS, the agent you speak to is the first available. When dealing with a revenue officer, you are dealing with a person assigned to the particulars of your case.)

BLOOMBERG
— COMMENT: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs a) want Republican candidates to lose and b) want the Republican Party to dump its leaders who are heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, gun-owners, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://about.bgov.com/news/what-to-know-in-washington-diversity-lacking-in-gop-leadership/

POLITICO
— COMMENT: Democrats say “As Santos digs in, both parties ramp up campaign plans for his demise. The freshman fabricator is showing no signs of a departure that would trigger a special election. But his GOP and Democrats are preparing anyway.” Expect that ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs will paint Santos as being a typical conservative.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/27/will-santos-flee-new-york-three-00079760

STUDY
— COMMENT: If anyone should pay reparations, it should be Democrats, and especially Democrats whose ancestors lived in slave states, owned slaves, fought for the Confederacy, were KKK members, and/or pushed Jim Crow laws. Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that you should pay: conservative, heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, non-poor. Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in American for a long time.
https://study.com/academy/lesson/reparations-definition-overview.html

FREE DICTIONARY
— Steer away from (COMMENT: What do you say to my direct competitors who paint themselves as being conservative and/or Republican, but who steer everyone away from articles that promote the following planks in the Republican Party platform: individual responsibility, traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving)? I should write a book about my aforesaid direct competitors.)
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/steer+away+from+(someone+or+something)

January 26, 2023

WHEATON PATCH
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Conroy Seeks Censure, Residents Split On Sheriff’s Weapons Ban Stance. DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy said Tuesday she plans to seek censure of Sheriff Mendrick for his stance on the statewide ban. Conroy said she will introduce a resolution in February to censure Mendrick.” DuPage County has more residents than five states (Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota) and the District of Columbia. DuPage County Republicans vehemently oppose any such censure. I should write a book about my “Republican” critics/opponents a) who fail/refuse to support Mendrick and b) who tried but failed with a surprise effort to get the Illinois Center Right Coalition to censure me for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters at the start of its annual convention in Wheaton in 2006. They blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for Bill Brady’s defeat in the 2006 Republican gubernatorial primary. Previously, they blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for Jim Ryan’s loss to Blagojevich in 2002.)
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/conroy-seeks-censure-residents-split-sheriffs-weapons-ban-stance

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— How will Conroy proceed with her censure of Mendrick? What about due process? What rights will she accord Mendrick? When and how will Conroy put her charges against Mendrick in writing and publish those charges? Will she give Mendrick an opportunity to respond to those charges in writing and publish his response? Will she allow conservatives like me, that is, platform Republicans like me, that is, Republicans like me to file amicus curiae (friend of the court) type documents with the DuPage County Board in support of Mendrick? Will she allow Mendrick to speak in his defense at her February 14 DuPage County Board meeting? Will she allow Mendrick’s supporters like me to speak in defense of Mendrick at her February 14 DuPage County Board meeting? In 2006, the Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) did not accord me such rights when my critic/opponents tried but failed with a surprise effort to get ICRC to censure me for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters at the start of its annual convention in Wheaton in June of 2006. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
(FROM THE MILTON TOWNSHIP REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION BY-LAWS: “Misbehavior and Censure. Upon written petition signed by five (5) voting members, the Chairperson shall notify the named Committeeperson of the petition and shall direct a special committee composed of the full Executive Committee to meet and consider allegations of misbehavior of their office or as a member of the MTRO. If this special committee finds the alleged misbehavior has been prejudicial to the best interest of the MTRO, the Chairperson shall notify the concerned Committeeperson and the voting members of the special committee’s recommendation to censure. No member shall be censured without concurrence of two-thirds (2/3) of the membership present at any regular or special meeting preceded by seven (7) days written notice to all members of the action contemplated. If there is concurrence of 2/3 of the membership for censure, a Letter of Censure shall be issued by the Chair and mailed via 1st Class US Mail or electronic mail to the censured Committeeperson. Any member to whom a Letter of Censure is issued shall be ineligible to participate as a voting member of any meeting, shall not be able to attend any MTRO meetings or other take part in any other MTRO activities authorized by these By-Laws for a period of one (1) year. A censured member can be restored to good standing by recommendation of the special committee which recommended the censure, followed by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership present at any meeting. . .Prohibited Endorsements. Any Elected Committeeperson who endorses a non-Republican for any partisan office shall be subject to censure as set forth in Article III.” SEE: https://miltongop.org/about/by-laws )

WIKIPEDIA
— Legal Defense Fund (COMMENT: Should Mendrick’s supporters form a legal defense fund for him? Will lawyers donate their time to help defend Mendrick?)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_defense_fund

ABC7
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Lawyers who helped win US Supreme Court case train sights on Illinois assault weapon ban. Despite several lawsuits challenging new law, Gov. JB Pritzker confident it will remain in effect.”
https://abc7chicago.com/assault-weapons-ban-illinois-weapon-rifle/12734366/

FOX32
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Chicago man possessed stolen car, had gun on him after foot chase in Naperville.”
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-man-possessed-stolen-car-had-gun-on-him-after-foot-chase-in-naperville-officials
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “The crimes alleged in this case will not be tolerated in DuPage County and anyone suspected of such behavior will be quickly apprehended and find themselves facing serious charges which will be aggressively prosecuted,” said DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin.)
— Chicago voters ready to leave city over crime
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1171416
— COMMENT: Democrats say Pritzker says “Don’t change high school AP course to appease DeSantis and Florida’s racist and homophobic law.”‘ How soon will Democrat Pritzker officially get rid of all those in Illinois who not promote hatred against Republicans starting with Republicans who are White and/or heterosexual?
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-dont-change-high-school-ap-course-to-appease-desantis-and-floridas-racist-and-homophobic-laws

WBEZ
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Gun rights advocates are suing over Illinois’ weapons ban. Here’s what to know. The challenges keep coming in reaction to a new state law that gun owners say violates their Second Amendment rights.”
https://www.wbez.org/stories/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-sparks-more-lawsuits/2a149e1b-1ae4-4e84-aaf3-98c77956943d

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Pritzker warns College Board against any AP course changes to appease DeSantis and ‘Florida’s racist and homophobic laws’ In a letter, Pritzker told the nonprofit College Board that Illinois will reject a revised African American Studies course if it doesn’t include “a factual accounting of history, including the role played by black queer Americans.” How soon will Democrat Pritzker officially get rid of all those in Illinois who not promote hatred against Republicans starting with Republicans who are White and/or heterosexual?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2023/1/25/23571766/pritzker-college-board-desantis-advanced-placement-class-florida-lgbtq-black-racist-homophobic
— COMMENT: The more hatred that you promote against Republicans, the more that Democrats promote you.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/1/25/23571203/republican-party-lying-george-santos-donald-trump-se-cupp-column
— COMMENT: Democrats say “IRS harshly punishes taxpayers who accidentally break the rules.” My Democrat IRS superiors harshly punished me for my opposing their political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. They got rid of their Republican employees who White, male, and/non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13, currently $109,732/year, by age 25. Extremely few IRS employees make that promotion deadline. I did not make GS-12, currently $92,279/year until I was 25 in 1974. To get rid of me, my Democrat IRS superiors a) disallowed my travel vouchers in 1974, b) got rid of the IRS manager in 1975 who had promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, c) never promoted me to GS-13, and d) disallowed my education deductions in 1978. I should write a book about all that. I would focus on how my Democrat IRS superiors used Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and up-or-out to get rid of their Republican employees. All my IRS coworkers who my Democrat IRS superiors promoted over me were minority, female, veteran, had less job-related work experience than I had, and/or had less job-related education than I had.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/1/25/23571245/irs-policy-penalties-senior-citizen-monica-toth-supreme-court-jacob-sullum-column
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Heightened security planned for Lunar New Year celebrations.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/afternoon-edition-newsletter/2023/1/25/23571360/chicago-news-roundup
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters a) promote more crime in Illinois, in your county, in your township, and in your municipality, b) use shootings to promote more hatred against Republicans, and say c) “Legal assaults on Illinois’ sensible new gun law are a travesty. No one can go to school, to church, to a concert, to a celebration, to a park or to a movie without fearing they suddenly will be targeted by a slaughterer wielding deadly weapons.” Criminals will always have semiautomatic weapons. As crime increases under the Democrats, the need for semiautomatic weapons for self-defense increases. Under the Democrats, expect that as crime increases, a) 911 response times will increase and b) law enforcement will be overwhelmed by criminals using semiautomatic weapons.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/26/23571628/lawsuit-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-national-rifle-association-mass-shootings-editorial
— COMMENT: Democrats say “CPS to consider science, social studies marks instead of standardized tests for advancing to the next grade. The district is placing more focus on core subjects and helping students who are falling behind so they aren’t held back.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2023/1/25/23571935/cps-consider-science-social-studies-marks-instead-of-standardized-tests-advancing-next-grade

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “The lesson from George Santos? Don’t elect such candidates in the first place.’ I should write a book about the following who knew that candidates on Republican primary ballots in my precinct since 2000 had very big skeletons in their closets, but promoted those candidates big time anyway: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) major donors, c) political consultants, d) fundraisers, e) pollsters, and f) activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-george-santos-election-media-20230125-cofdch53cvhftlrxjws6zkqsq4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: COMMENT: Democrats say “Republican Party of McHenry County wants board to make county a gun sanctuary.” How successful have Democrats and RINOs been in getting voters in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, and in your county to get Democrats and RINOs to do more to abolish the Second Amendment?
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230125/republican-party-of-mchenry-county-wants-board-to-make-county-a-gun-sanctuary
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE: COMMENT: Democrats say “Naperville police chief added to lawsuit to prevent enforcement of city, state gun sale bans.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230125/naperville-police-chief-added-to-lawsuit-to-prevent-enforcement-of-city-state-gun-sale-bans
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DuPage County turns down Kerry Farms’ zoning request for cannabis dispensary.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230125/dupage-county-turns-down-kerry-farms-zoning-request-for-cannabis-dispensary

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “NRA, former Kirkland & Ellis attorneys seek to overturn Illinois’ assault weapons ban.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/law/nra-fights-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-ex-kirkland-ellis-attorneys

HERALD & REVIEW
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Central Illinois gun owners, Caulkins to file suit against state’s semiautomatic weapon ban.”
https://herald-review.com/central-illinois-gun-owners-caulkins-to-file-suit-against-states-semiautomatic-weapon-ban/article_411499c4-9c34-11ed-9904-1304acd40d26.html

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— COMMENT: Democrats say “McLean County judge dismisses lawsuit against Normal, town clerk.” (COMMENT: What offices are appointed in your municipality, in your township, and in your county?)
https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/mclean-county-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-against-normal-town-clerk/article_1f83ccba-9ce0-11ed-808a-9b9cce0f2983.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A McLean County judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by three prospective candidates for Normal municipal positions that are not set to appear on the spring ballot. Eleventh Circuit Judge Mark Fellheimer determined that the claims filed on the candidates’ behalf by former Republican attorney general candidate Tom DeVore against Normal’s town government and Clerk Angie Huonker were not aligned with state and local law. At issue was whether the clerk was required to certify the candidates’ petitions for the offices of town collector and town supervisor, two offices that are not part of Normal’s government body, and town clerk, a position that is currently appointed.)

PONTIAC DAILY LEADER
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “How does Protect Illinois Communities Act play in Livingston County?” In your municipality, in your township, and in your county, what have the following said and/or done in defense of Second Amendment rights: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, b) leaders of your Republican county party organization, c) leaders of your Republican township/ward party organization, d) your Republican state senator and representative, e) Republican leaders of your county, township, and municipality, f) conservative leaders, g) etc.?
https://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/story/news/2023/01/25/how-does-protect-illinois-communities-act-play-in-livingston-county/69833996007/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Tom Bennett succeeds Jason Barickman in senate; search on for new 53rd rep.”
https://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/story/news/2023/01/26/tom-bennett-succeeds-jason-barickman-in-senate-search-on-for-new-rep/69837769007/

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote abortion.
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/01/25/lateststories/a-painful-and-infuriating-nodal-point-protestors-advocate-for-abortion-rights-on-would-be-50th-anniversary-of-roe-v-wade/

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— COMMENT: Democrats draw all the attention that they can to those who break the law to discourage abortion.
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/crime/2023/01/25/fbi-man-awaits-charges-for-arson-at-planned-parenthood-in-peoria/69840048007/

STATELINE
— TRAGIC: Illinois students trade alcohol, vaping for marijuana use – John Clark
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/report-illinois-students-trade-alcohol-vaping-for-marijuana-use/
(FROM THE ARTICLE’: According to a recent survey, alcohol and vaping use amongst 8th, 10th, and 12th-grade students has declined, but marijuana use has increased. The Illinois Youth Survey is undertaken every two years by participating school districts across the state. FHN provided the survey results for Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties, which showed that past-year alcohol use is between 24 – 31% in the 10th grade, increasing to 44 – 52% in the 12th grade, with more than 50% of the students who drank reporting that they received the alcohol from their parents. Winnebago County showed 32% alcohol use in 10th grade, increasing to 42% in 12th grade. Boone County showed 27% in 10th grade and 34% in 12th grade. Ogle County showed 31% alcohol use in 10th grade, increasing to 51% in 12th grade. The survey showed the percentage of alcohol use has been declining over the past four years, but the past-year use of marijuana is now between 23 – 25% of 12th-grade students in Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties, 22% in Boone County, 32% Winnebago County, and 31% in Ogle County. According to the Illinois Department of Human Services Substance Use Prevention Services, research over the years has identified the following risk factors for underage alcohol and other substance misuses: Antisocial behaviors, perceptions of peer substance use, low perceived risk of harm, poor family-youth relationships, and parental acceptance of substance use, school absenteeism, and availability and marketing of substances to youth.)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Democrats call for federal gun laws after California mass shootings.”
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/washington/washington-dc/democrats-call-for-federal-gun-laws-after-california-mass-shootings/

NPR ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Trump’s expected GOP presidential challengers have yet to announce their bids.” Who do hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want to run against Trump and why?
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-01-26/trumps-expected-gop-presidential-challengers-have-yet-to-announce-their-bids
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Social media platforms face pressure to stop online drug dealers who target kids.” How successful have Democrat drug pushers been in getting the students in your school district to ne stoners? To vote for Democrats is to push pot.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-01-26/social-media-platforms-face-pressure-to-stop-online-drug-dealers-who-target-kids

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs crow about their success in destroying Illinois conservatives.
https://www.chicagomag.com/news/does-gov-j-b-pritzker-suck/

CITIES 92.9
— GOP senators oppose prospect of another progressive income tax proposal in Illinois – Andrew Hense
https://www.cities929.com/2023/01/25/gop-senators-oppose-prospect-of-another-progressive-income-tax-proposal-in-illinois/

WESTERN SPRINGS PATCH
— GOP Insiders To Pick Durkin Replacement. The Republican Party says it will publicly interview “select” candidates. – David Giuliani (COMMEMT: Of course, conservatives like me, that is, platform Republicans like me, that is, Republicans like me fear that another anti-conservative, that is, another platform Republican, that is, another anti-Republican will be selected.)
https://patch.com/illinois/westernsprings/gop-insiders-pick-durkin-replacement
(FROM THE ARTICLE: One prominent area Republican is Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso, who has unsuccessfully run for Congress and attorney general in the last few years. Grasso, who recently denounced the “far right,” has not returned two messages for comment. Last Friday, Republicans issued a news release giving interested candidates a week to apply. Members of the selection committee are Jim Zay of DuPage County, Tim Ozinga of Will County, Michael Shackel of Lemont Township, Terrance Carr of Lyons Township, Cindy Nelson Katsenes of Orland Township and Sean Morrison of Palos Township. They plan to hold a public meeting involving interviews of “select” candidates, according to the news release. The meeting is set for 10 a.m. Feb. 4 at the House Republican Organization office at 16W281 83rd St., Suite D, in Burr Ridge. Interested Republicans must have lived in the district for the last two years.)

WIRE POINTS
— Chicago Sold ‘Social Bonds’ But Accomplished Nothing — Savings Are Peanuts — Yet Celebrated As Huge Success – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/chicago-sold-social-bonds-but-accomplished-nothing-savings-are-peanuts-yet-celebrated-as-huge-success-wirepoints/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Separate challenges against Illinois’ gun ban progressing – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/separate-challenges-against-illinois-gun-ban-progressing/article_f7055ad6-9cfa-11ed-8980-2fd3314dbd6a.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Newsome: Investigation into ‘weaponization’ of FBI over targeting of parents may be under way – LGIS
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/639056424-newsome-investigation-into-weaponization-of-fbi-over-targeting-of-parents-may-be-under-way

CARBONDALE REPORTER
— Windhorst ‘To force law-abiding citizens to register their weapons with the government in order to exercise their rights is unconstitutional’
https://carbondalereporter.com/stories/639014548-windhorst-to-force-law-abiding-citizens-to-register-their-weapons-with-the-government-in-order-to-exercise-their-rights-is-unconstitutional
— Severin: Judge made ‘the right call’ in granting restraining order against gun ban legislation – Sam Jackson
https://carbondalereporter.com/stories/638913263-severin-judge-made-the-right-call-in-granting-restraining-order-against-gun-ban-legislation

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Severin: ‘I have said for weeks that this law is unconstitutional, and now a judge has agreed’
https://seillinoisnews.com/stories/638913464-severin-i-have-said-for-weeks-that-this-law-is-unconstitutional-and-now-a-judge-has-agreed

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— During its Jan. 17 meeting, the Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board reflected on the district’s Martin Luther King Day celebrations. (COMMENT: I graduated from Crete-Monee High School in 1966. Since then, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have used against me the fact that none of my classmates were Black.)
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/639030826-crete-monee-school-district-s-coglianese-on-mlk-youth-symposium-it-was-really-an-impactful-day

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— A Nation at War: Equity vs. Merit in Public Education – Stephanie Lundquist-Arora
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/opinion-a-nation-at-war-equity-vs-merit-in-public-education.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COMMENT: Democrats say “More on the NRA lawsuit; Hearing on DeVore’s second suit tomorrow; Downstate state’s attorney criticizes sheriffs; Weird rumor; AG Raoul files amicus brief in NY case
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/25/more-on-the-nra-lawsuit-hearing-on-devores-second-suit-tomorrow-downstate-states-attorney-criticizes-sheriffs-weird-rumor-ag-raoul-files-amicus-brief-in-ny-case/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/25/afternoon-roundup-20/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/25/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-6/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— DHS released 1,100 criminals from detention in December – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/25/dhs-released-1100-criminals-detention-december/
— The new Republican chairman of the panel that oversees the IRS said Wednesday that he has created a new online form for agency employees to report directly to Congress on any abuses or wrongdoing they see. – Stephen Dinan (COMMENT: If this had existed while I worked for IRS 1971-1980, I would have reported political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. My Democrat IRS superiors harshly punished me for my opposing their political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. They got rid of their Republican employees who White, male, and/non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13, currently $109,732/year, by age 25. Extremely few IRS employees make that promotion deadline. I did not make GS-12, currently $92,279/year until I was 25 in 1974. To get rid of me, my Democrat IRS superiors a) disallowed my travel vouchers in 1974, b) got rid of the IRS manager in 1975 who had promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, c) never promoted me to GS-13, and d) disallowed my education deductions in 1978. I should write a book about all that. I would focus on how my Democrat IRS superiors used Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and up-or-out to get rid of their Republican employees. All my IRS coworkers who my Democrat IRS superiors promoted over me were minority, female, veteran, had less job-related work experience than I had, and/or had less job-related education than I had.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/25/house-gop-asks-irs-employees-snitch-agency/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— DOE probing Loyola Chicago after medical school accused of racial limits on applicants – Luke Gentile (COMMENT: Loyola admitted me in 1972 when I was 23 years old. If I was 23 years old today, because of my bad demographics, I doubt that Loyola would admit me.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/doe-probing-loyola-chicago-after-med-school-accused-of-placing-racial-limits-on-applicants
— U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon of Texas tells Greg Abbott to bus immigrants to Democrat’s homes in sanctuary cities – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/congressman-abbott-bus-immigrants-democrats-homes

NEW YORK POST
— Migrant mess is ruining NYC’s Midtown – Miranda Devine
https://nypost.com/2023/01/25/this-migrant-mess-is-ruining-nycs-midtown/

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Get your kid the heck out of traditional public schools! AIM on Fox News
https://www.aim.org/aim-in-the-news/get-your-kid-the-heck-out-of-traditional-public-schools-aim-on-fox-news/

ALBUQERQUE JOURNAL
— Governments that disarm the people have troubling history – CLIFFORD C. NICHOLS
https://www.abqjournal.com/1154293/governments-that-disarm-the-people-have-troubling-history.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When considering gun controls, a nation must first acknowledge that this world is, by definition, broken. It’s a given evil will erupt from time to time, no matter what anyone does to prevent it. It’s just where and when it will happen that is most often unforeseeable. Once that is agreed upon, perhaps we can also further agree that, when evil does erupt – whether the threat is personal or national – the last thing any of us should want is for us to have allowed our government to have removed our ability to defend ourselves against it. Consider Hitler. He took away guns in Germany in the 1930s and in every country he conquered thereafter, particularly from (those) “disfavored” by his government. In the words of Heinrich Himmler, “Ordinary citizens don’t need guns, as having guns doesn’t serve the State.” Within that context, compare the evolution of today’s gun debate with the events that actually occurred in Germany not so very long ago: “In 1931, Weimar (Republic government) authorities discovered plans for a Nazi takeover… In reaction to such threats, the (Weimer) government authorized the registration of all firearms … for ‘public safety.’ The interior minister warned that the records must not fall into the hands of any extremist group. “In 1933, the ultimate extremist group, led by Adolf Hitler, seized power and used the (gun registration) records (of the former Weimer government) to identify, disarm, and attack political opponents and Jews. …” (“How the Nazis Used Gun Control,” by Stephen P. Halbrook, National Review, Dec. 2, 2013.) At minimum, the foregoing should highlight that, from the perspective of some governments’ like Hitler’s, the operative word in “gun control” is control. Such control as that which allowed the Nazis, i.e. German government, in the 1940s to deport millions of people on trains to destinations like Auschwitz from every country over which Hitler’s “government,” i.e. tyranny, took control…. These were people who knew … they were destined to die – people who should have resisted, but didn’t in part because they had been disarmed. Guns taken from good people by their government only really matters when government, for whatever reason, turns evil and decides to do evil to good people. Whether a person supported Clinton or Trump, all should be able to agree … any government anywhere is susceptible to becoming a tyranny led by men or women who are evil. If you don’t think that can happen in any nation – even America – think again. Consider the massacre at Wounded Knee in South Dakota on Dec. 29, 1890. After the United States 7th Cavalry confiscated the firearms of a group of Lakota Sioux “for their own safety and protection at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation,” 297 Indians were murdered. After the majority of the Sioux had peacefully turned in their firearms, the Calvary began shooting and wiped out the camp; 200 of the dead were women and children. To empower the people of the United States with the ability to resist any tyranny that might threaten them in the future was the sole reason our founding fathers gave all Americans the right to bear arms guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment. Those who disagree should ask: Why?)

AMERICA FIRST POLICY INSTITUTE
— The Biden Administration, Not Congress, is Responsible for the Border Crisis
https://americafirstpolicy.com/latest/20230126-the-biden-administration-not-congress-is-responsible-for-the-border-crisis

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Big-City Mayors Get Border-Wise, Policy Foolish. Elected leaders like Karen Bass and Eric Adams know that advocating sanctuary policies is a requirement to stay in good standing with their party, so they will likely never abandon them. – Brian Lonergan
https://amgreatness.com/2023/01/25/big-city-mayors-get-border-wise-policy-foolish/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Given That Illegal Immigration Damages America, Why Does No One Stop It? – Vince Coyner (COMMENT: Democrats want illegals because illegals vote for Democrats. RINOs want illegals because RINOs want cheap labor. Libertarians want illegals because illegals bring in lots of illegal drugs.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/01/given_that_illegal_immigration_damages_america_why_does_no_one_stop_it.html

AMERICA’S 1ST FREEDOM
— Biden Doesn’t Get to Tell Us We Can’t Own Semi-Automatic Firearms – FRANK MINITER
https://www.americas1stfreedom.org/content/biden-doesn-t-get-to-tell-us-we-can-t-own-semi-automatic-firearms/

BREITBART
— ‘Mind-Blowing’ Illegal Immigration Under Biden Approaching 1% of Total U.S. Population – John Binder (COMMENT: How many of the many millions of illegals in America vote for Democrats?)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/25/analysis-mind-blowing-illegal-immigration-under-biden-approaching-1-of-total-u-s-population/
— 55% of Likely Hispanic Voters Oppose Amnesty for Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/25/poll-55-of-likely-hispanic-voters-oppose-amnesty-for-illegal-aliens/
— Illinois man charged in Planned Parenthood clinic fire – AP (COMMENT: Democrats draw all the attention that they can to those who break the law to discourage abortion.)
https://www.breitbart.com/news/illinois-man-charged-in-planned-parenthood-clinic-fire/
— Gavin Newsom Blasts ‘Weapons of War’ After Handgun Used in Mass Shooting – Awr Hawkins
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/25/gavin-newsom-blasts-weapons-of-war-after-handgun-used-mass-shooting/

CNS NEWS
— Chinese New Year Mass Murder: Media Focused on Misinformation and Left Wing Talking Points, Ignored Important Angles – MARC ANG
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/marc-ang/chinese-new-year-mass-murder-media-focused-misinformation-and-left-wing-talking

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Time To Run To The Sound Of The Guns: Urge Your RNC Members To Vote For Harmeet Dhillon For Chairman – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/time-to-run-to-the-sound-of-the-guns-urge-your-rnc-members-to-vote-for-harmeet-dhillon-for-chairman

DAILY CALLER
— Pritzker Clashes With DeSantis Over AP African American Studies Course – ALEXA SCHWERHA
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/26/pritzker-desantis-ap-african-american-studies-course/
— Illinois Plaintiffs Say Restrictive New Gun Law Is ‘Irreconcilable With The Traditions Of The American People’
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/25/preliminary-injunction-illinois-assault-weapon-lawsuit/

EPOCH TIMES
— NRA Criticizes Newsom for Calling Second Amendment ‘Suicide Pact’ While Surrounded by Armed Security Guards – Katabella Roberts
https://www.theepochtimes.com/nra-criticizes-newsom-for-calling-second-amendment-suicide-pact-while-surrounded-by-armed-security-guards_5009023.html
— How Schools Are Weaponizing ‘Inclusion,’ Empathy, and ’Social Emotional Learning’ to Indoctrinate Children – JAN JEKIELEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/alvin-lui-how-schools-are-weaponizing-inclusion-empathy-and-social-emotional-learning-to-indoctrinate-children_5007771.html

FIREARM INDUSTRY TRADE ASSOCIATION
— NSSF CHALLENGES ILLINOIS’ UNCONSTITUTIONAL GUN AND MAGAZINE BAN
https://www.nssf.org/articles/nssf-challenges-illinois-unconstitutional-gun-and-magazine-ban/

FOX NEWS
— California Gov. Newsom lashes out at ‘trash organization’ NRA after Second Amendment ‘hypocrisy’ accusation. The NRA called Newsom a hypocrite for saying the Second Amendment was becoming a ‘suicide pact’ while standing next to armed guards. – Louis Casiano
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-gov-newsom-lashes-trash-organization-nra-second-amendment-hypocrisy-accusation
— Nikole Hannah-Jones describes controversial ‘1619 Project’ in one word: ‘Truth.’ ‘1619 Project’ came under fire from some historians for inaccuracies. – Hanna Panreck
https://www.foxnews.com/media/nikole-hannah-jones-describes-1619-project-one-word-truth

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— Obama Warns About the ‘Raw Sewage’ of Disinformation — Ignores Democrats’ Own Garbage – Larry Elder
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/blog/2023/01/26/obama-warns-about-the-raw-sewage-of-disinformation-ignores-democrats-own-garbage

GOPUSA
— COMMENT: The Pope should acknowledge a) that the Democrat Party platform promotes crime and b) that as crime increases, people need more guns to defend themselves.
https://www.gopusa.com/pope-decries-expanding-gun-use/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Illinois’s Unacceptable New Gun Law – DAN P. ELDRIDGE
https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/01/illinoiss-unacceptable-new-gun-law/
— Biden’s Gun-Control Misdirection – Editorial
https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/01/bidens-gun-control-misdirection/

NEWS BUSTERS
— NBC Dishonestly Hypes Lawsuit Against DeSantis for Banning CRT – Kevin Tober
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/kevin-tober/2023/01/25/nbc-dishonestly-hypes-lawsuit-against-desantis-banning-crt

NEWSMAX
— RNC Unsure About Revealing Names in Resolution Condemning Antisemitism – John Gizzi
https://www.newsmax.com/john-gizzi/rnc-antisemitism-nick-fuentes/2023/01/26/id/1105992/

PATRIOT POST
— Democrats Demand ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban – MARK ALEXANDER
https://patriotpost.us/alexander/94436-shocker-demos-demand-assault-weapons-ban-2023-01-25
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Because neither of the assailants fit Joe Biden’s favored “white supremacist” profile, he trotted out his familiar call for banning so-called “assault weapons.” This despite the fact that neither of the assailants used rifles in the attacks. Fact is, rifles of any type and shotguns combined are used in less than 3% of all homicides, but Biden has never let facts get in the way of his political agenda.)

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Trust GOP More on Energy, Immigration, Spending
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/voters_trust_gop_more_on_energy_immigration_spending
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohOW2udZWH4

REASON
— No Matter the ‘Details on These Shootings,’ Biden Says, Congress Should Respond by Banning ‘Assault Weapons’ The president seems to have forgotten his concession that such laws leave murderers with plenty of options that are “just as deadly.” – JACOB SULLUM (COMMEMT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use shootings a) to outlaw semi-automatic firearms, then b) to outlaw all firearms, then c) to confiscate all firearms, then d) to justify abolishing the Second Amendment, and then d) to officially abolish the Second Amendment. If America had never had the Second Amendment, a) Mexico would have invaded America sooner than it did and b) Japan and Germany would have invaded America in WWII.)
https://reason.com/2023/01/25/no-matter-the-details-on-these-shootings-biden-says-congress-should-respond-by-banning-assault-weapons/
(FROM WIKIPEDIA: His (Polk’s) message to Congress on May 11, 1846, claimed that “Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory and shed American blood upon American soil.” The U.S. Congress approved the declaration of war on May 13, 1846. SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican%E2%80%93American_War )

ZERO HEDGE
— Only 14% Of Americans Agree With Amnesty For Illegals – TYLER DURDEN
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/only-14-americans-agree-amnesty-illegals-new-poll-finds

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasing the Pope promotes LGBTQ. What does the Bible say about that?
https://apnews.com/article/pope-francis-gay-rights-ap-interview-1359756ae22f27f87c1d4d6b9c8ce212

YAHOO NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Lawsuit amendment would stop Naperville police from enforcing city, state gun sales bans while cases are in court.”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/lawsuit-amendment-stop-naperville-police-180200738.html

CBS NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Republicans meet to choose new RNC chair after lackluster midterm election results.” I should write a book about a) my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) who ended my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship in 2012 and b) who ended my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership in 2007. I would focus on what they hinted/implied/argued/shouted against me. I would focus on what they blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for including all the losses that all the Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct have suffered since 2000 and especially a) Jim Ryan’s general election loss to Blagojevich in 2002, b) Bill Brady’s Republican primary loss to Topinka in 2006, c) Topinka’s general election loss to Blagojevich in 2006, and d) Bill Brady’s general election loss to Pat Quinn in 2010.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rnc-chair-election-race/

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say: “A New Series, In Service of Our Ancestors” Sooner or later, Democrats will force Republicans who are the following to disclose everything about their ancestors to show how much reparations they have to pay: conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/26/insider/a-new-series-in-service-of-our-ancestors.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use 1619 to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/26/magazine/1619-project-hulu.html

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Why it’s essential to know more about our ancestors.” Sooner or later, Democrats will force Republicans who are the following to disclose everything about their ancestors to show how much reparations they have to pay: conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2022/10/18/henry-louis-gates-race-finding-your-roots/
— COMMENT: Democrats draw all the attention that they can to those who break the law to discourage abortion.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/illinois-man-charged-in-planned-parenthood-clinic-fire/2023/01/25/74a1ac1c-9d08-11ed-93e0-38551e88239c_story.html

WCBM
— Illegals for thee but not for me! NYC Mayor Adams: “Just unfair for cities to carry the weight” of integrating illegals.
https://www.wcbm.com/2023/01/25/illegals-for-thee-but-not-for-me-nyc-mayor-adams-just-unfair-for-cities-to-carry-the-weight-of-integrating-illegals-video/

KYVB
— FROM THE ARTICLE: “If that means exposing your own history or exposing your ancestors supported slavery or the KKK – call it out. Once we lay it all on the table we can say, ‘Ya did it. It was then. What do we [do now to] move forward?’ You encourage [racism] by wanting to hide it.” Sooner or later, Democrats will force Republicans who are the following to disclose everything about their ancestors to show how much reparations they have to pay: conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/community/local-hundreds-marched-through-boise-to-support-the-mlk-living-legacy-celebration/277-94852ec3-7cf9-4197-94d1-5aedef5e3575

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Ninth Circuit Upholds a Wealth Tax. The Supreme Court should review the ruling, which ignores constitutional limits on the taxing power. – Christopher Cox and Hank Adler (COMMENT: Real estate taxes are wealth taxes.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-ninth-circuit-upholds-a-wealth-tax-congress-income-supreme-court-unconstitutional-mandatory-repatriation-11674667850

FORBES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “KFC Restaurant Employees Now Eligible For Fully Paid Tuition At Western Governors University.” The federal government does not reimburse its employees for the tuition that they pay for job-related courses. Therefore, very few federal employees take job-related courses. It would have been great a) if the Post Office had reimbursed me for the tuition that I paid for job-related undergraduate courses at UIC 1966-1968 and at NIU 1969-1970, b) if IRS had reimbursed the tuition that I paid for job-related graduate courses at Loyola 1972-1976 and at DePaul 1976-1980, and c) if GAO had reimbursed the tuition that I paid for job-related graduate courses at IIT 1992-1997.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2023/01/25/kfc-restaurant-employees-now-eligible-for-fully-paid-tuition-at-western-governors-university/
— COMMENT: I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years. I should write a book about the tremendous preference that my Democrat superiors gave my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who were female and especially those who were liberal, minority, younger, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors had not been in America for a long time.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2023/01/25/how-women-are-valued-in-the-workplace-why-what-you-say-matters/
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use 1619 to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/anneeaston/2023/01/25/creator-nikole-hannah-jones-explains-why-the-1619-project-docu-series-is-essential-american-history/?sh=463b3047608b

MARSHALL PROJECT
— COMMENT: Democrats say “It’s Not Just a Police Problem, Americans Are Opting Out of Government Jobs.” In 1971, when I was 22 years old, I would not have become an IRS employee if Oldsmobile had not withdrawn a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint.

https://www.themarshallproject.org/2023/01/21/police-hiring-government-jobs-decline

JUST THE NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Inflation at the RNC: McDaniel salary more than doubled as chair, now far exceeds predecessors’ pay. Ronna McDaniel’s starting salary as RNC chair was $122,582, which had increased to $358,431 as of November.” Have you ever served as a chairman of an organization? I served as the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois 2005-2012. I should write a book about that. I would focus on my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who worked the hardest against me. I would focus on those who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/rncs-inflation-problem-mcdaniels-salary-more-doubled-chair-higher-prior

VOA NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Why Americans Own 20 Million Semiautomatic Guns.” How many semiautomatic guns, that is, guns that Democrats call assault weapons, are there in Illinois, in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and your precinct? Why are they owned? How many have been used illegally?
https://www.voanews.com/a/episode_why-americans-own-20-million-semiautomatic-guns-4671946/6116363.html
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Half of US Mass Attacks Started by Personal, Workplace Disputes.”
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/report-half-of-us-mass-attacks-started-by-personal-workplace-disputes/6933761.html

AXIOS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Chicago Democrats push pot.
https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2023/01/25/chicago-cannabis-innovation-lab-1871
— COMMENT: Democrats crow about their success in getting Florida students to threaten to sue DeSantis over AP African American studies ban.
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/26/florida-desantis-african-american-studies-lawsuit-crump

ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER
— CHAPTER 15 – Discipline (COMMENT: DuPage County Democrats want to censure Mendrick. DuPage County Republicans vehemently oppose that. I should write a book about my “Republican” critics/opponents, there operatives and their dupes a) who fail/refuse to support Mendrick and b) who tried but failed to get the Illinois Center Right Coalition to censure me for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters at its annual convention in Wheaton in 2006. They blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for Bill Brady’s defeat in the 2006 Republican gubernatorial primary. Previously, they blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for Jim Ryan’s loss to Blagojevich in 2002.)
https://www.kidlink.org/docs/RobertRules/chap15.html

GUARDIAN
— COMMENT: Ever-increasing, those who want disarm America use shootings to disarm America. SEE: https://www.abqjournal.com/1154293/governments-that-disarm-the-people-have-troubling-history.html
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/26/nineteen-massacred-in-three-days-in-one-state-when-will-we-say-enough-is-enough

January 16, 2023

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— COMMENT: A Chicago Democrat says “Illinois’ assault weapons ban is a huge win — but it won’t fix Chicago’s violence.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-column-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-chicago-violence-washington-20230116-gbri4duxprb5jnv3vu74mpzfre-story.html
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-lgbtq-conversion-therapy-federal-ban-20230116-xvionz4a2nggtoiziwlwcerg6q-story.html

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— COMMENT: Democrats say Jake Tapper says “Biden classified docs ‘politically neutralized’ Trump docs.” Expect that ever-increasingly, Democrats who want to dump Biden will stress the demographics that he shares with Trump including: White, male, older, non-poor, gun-owner, draft-avoider, Christian, heterosexual, married, parent, outspoken, and East Coast. Of course, they will use Duckworth to destroy Biden.
https://pantagraph.com/news/national/dem-strategist-biden-classified-docs-politically-neutralized-trump-docs/video_b71f11ec-dec2-5dd5-95e3-f789978cd6c3.html

OUR QUAD CITIES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Congressman LaHood of Illinois defends cutting IRS spending increase.” Who do you know who has worked for IRS? I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $92,279-$104,583/year. Who do you know who has audited IRS? I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years at the GS-13 Step 1-3 Levels, currently $109,732-$117,047/year.)
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/congressman-lahood-of-illinois-defends-cutting-irs-spending-increase/

CITIES 92.9
— COMMENT: According to Illinois Democrats, businesses are coping with Illinois’ minimum wage increase. Did you work for the minimum wage? I earned the minimum wage 1964-1966. In today’s dollars, I earned $11.28/hour. I washed dishes in the basement of the S.S. Kresge in Chicago Heights part-time during my junior and senior years at Crete-Monee High School and full-time during the summer of 1965. With the money that I earned, I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, a poor-man’s GTO, in May of 1966. I used that car to get to/from my parents’ home in Crete and a) jobs cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline during the summer of 1966, b) delivering mail in Park Forest 1966-1967, and c) classes at UIC 1966-1967. I sold the car in late 1967 and bought a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442.
https://www.cities929.com/2023/01/15/businesses-coping-with-illinois-minimum-wage-increase/

WIREPOINTS
— Chicago’s New ‘Social Bonds’: Limited Time Special Offer! – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/chicagos-new-social-bonds-limited-time-special-offer-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Governor Needs a Course in State and Local Government
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/15/governor-needs-a-course-in-state-and-local-government/
— Gun Control Opponents May Think They Have Won with Sheriffs Being on Their Side, But…
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/15/gun-control-opponents-may-think-they-have-won-with-sheriffs-being-on-their-side-but/
— Marion County State’s Attorney, Sheriff and Police Chiefs Take Unified Stand on Democrats Gun Control Law
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/16/marion-county-states-attorney-sheriff-and-police-chiefs-take-unified-stand/
— What Will State’s Attorneys Do with Regard to Prosecuting the Democrats’ Gun Control Law?
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/16/what-will-state-attorneys-do-with-regard-to-prosecuting-the-democrats-gun-control-law/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Legislation giving mandatory paid leave to all Illinois employees ready for governor.” (COMMENT: Ever since I was 18 years old in 1966 and started working part-time for the Park Forest Post Office (PFPO) while I attended UIC and NIU 1966-1969, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furiously envious of my vacation benefits. Because I had earned almost 3 years of full-time federal seniority by working only part-time for PFPO, I started earning 20 vacation days a year when I started working for IRS in 1971 and I starting earned 26 vacation days a year when I worked for GAO starting in 1983. Starting in 1973, I started taking vacation days because they were “use-or-lose.” The maximum number of unused vacation days that I could carry over each year was 30. SEE: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/annual-leave/ .)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/legislation-giving-mandatory-paid-leave-to-all-illinois-employees-ready-for-governor/article_080ef490-9396-11ed-bb0b-3b0919086a11.html

EAST CENTRAL REPORTER
— Bailey on abortion legislation: ‘I have no words for it other than pure evil’
https://eastcentralreporter.com/stories/638735577-bailey-on-abortion-legislation-i-have-no-words-for-it-other-than-pure-evil

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Liberals reach ‘new high’ as share of Democratic Party – Jennifer Harper (COMMENT: While I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, virtually all my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were Democrats. As time when on, fewer and fewer and fewer of them were conservative and more and more and more of them were liberal.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/15/inside-beltway-liberals-reach-new-high-share-democ/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “After hovering near 50% in recent years, the percentage of Democrats who identify as politically liberal rose four percentage points in 2022 to 54%, a new high for this group. At the same time, the 10% describing themselves as conservative is the lowest to date. Thirty-six percent say their views are moderate, which is typical of the level recorded for Democrats over the past decade,” wrote Lydia Saad, a Gallup analyst. “Longer term, Democrats have been growing more liberal since at least the mid-1990s when Gallup regularly began tracking party groups’ ideological views. The percentage identifying as liberal was 25% in 1994; it rose to 40% by 2010 and 50% by 2017,” she said.)
— Drag queens won’t win the next war. Society stops working when men stop being masculine. – Don Feder
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/15/drag-queens-wont-win-next-war/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Santos will appear before ethics committee but shouldn’t be shunned, Gaetz says – Rachel Schilke (COMMENT: Who has shunned you? I should write a book about those who have shunned me the most since 2000. I would focus on past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders, e) religious leaders, and f) those who I have sued. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/santos-gaetz-ethics-committee-should-not-be-shunned
— Woke medical schools are a threat to your health – Editorial
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/woke-medical-schools-are-a-threat-to-your-health
— The proof that woke ideology is rampant on campus – Matt Lamb
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/the-proof-that-woke-ideology-is-rampant-on-campus
— Cori Bush exposes the hollowness of the Left’s DEI agenda – Mike Gonzalez
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/cori-bush-exposes-the-hollowness-of-the-lefts-dei-agenda

NEW YORK POST
— Migrants in El Paso urge Adams to take them to NYC where ‘they help more’ than anywhere else – MaryAnn Martinez and Jesse O’Neill
https://nypost.com/2023/01/15/mayor-eric-adams-arrives-in-el-paso-for-firsthand-look-at-border-crisis/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Title 42 and You. Biden is seeking to reopen a loophole that the Trump administration plugged with a clever and surprisingly effective legal mechanism. – Peter Van Buren
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/title-42-and-you/
— Can Weimar America Save Itself? From queering science to destroying public spaces, ideologically fanatical elites destroying institutions that make civilization possible. Will we ever fight back? – Rod Dreher
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/can-weimar-america-save-itself/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Little Joe’s Corvette Joe Biden’s usefulness may be coming to an end. Could he possibly run for reelection in 2024, let alone win it? – Roger Kimball (COMMENT: Expect that ever-increasingly, Democrats who want to dump Biden will stress the demographics that he shares with Trump including: White, male, older, non-poor, gun-owner, draft-avoider, Christian, heterosexual, married, parent, outspoken, and East Coast. Of course, they will use Duckworth to destroy Biden.)
https://amgreatness.com/2023/01/14/little-joes-corvette/
— The Manic Methods of Mad Democrats. We are faced with a revolutionary party well known from history that aims to change the nation into something unrecognizable by most Americans—and it feels that it has created the means to do it. – Victor Davis Hanson
https://amgreatness.com/2023/01/15/the-manic-methods-of-mad-democrats/
— Welcome to the Matt Gaetz Era of the America First Movement. The Florida congressman’s stand against Kevin McCarthy ushered in a new era. – Gavin Wax
https://amgreatness.com/2023/01/15/welcome-to-the-matt-gaetz-era-of-the-america-first-movement/
— America ‘Most Permissive Country’ for Sex Change Surgeries – Liz Sheld
https://amgreatness.com/2023/01/16/morning-greatness-america-most-permissive-country-for-sex-change-surgeries/

AMERICAN THINKER
— We’re All Chicagoans Now – Jeffrey Folks
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/01/were_all_chicagoans_now.html
— What Wokists Can Learn from Martin Luther King Jr. – Scott S. Powell
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/01/what_wokists_can_learn_from_martin_luther_king_jr_.html
— The Corvette Files – Clarice Feldman (COMMENT: Expect that ever-increasingly, Democrats who want to dump Biden will stress the demographics that he shares with Trump including: White, male, older, non-poor, gun-owner, draft-avoider, Christian, heterosexual, married, parent, outspoken, and East Coast. Of course, they will use Duckworth to destroy Biden.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/01/the_corvette_files.html
— Just What Kind Of A Republican Is Mitch McConnell? – Al Bienenfeld
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/01/just_what_kind_of_a_republican_is_mitch_mcconnell.html
— What’s going on here with Biden’s document mishandling? – Rajan Laad
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/whats_going_on_here_with_bidens_document_mishandling_.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Is encouraging migrants to cross the border illegally free speech or a felony? – Kevin Haggerty (COMMENT: It is a felony.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/01/15/is-encouraging-migrants-to-cross-the-border-illegally-free-speech-or-a-felony-1325017/
— McCarthy says he’ll consider move to expunge Trump’s impeachment – Kevin Haggerty (COMMENT: Should I try to get the adverse actions that have been taken against me expunged?)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/01/15/mccarthy-says-hell-consider-move-to-expunge-trumps-impeachment-1324908/

BREITBART
— Sheriffs in 80 Illinois Counties Say They Will Not Enforce ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/01/15/sheriffs-80-illinois-counties-wont-enforce-assault-weapons-ban/

DAILY CALLER
— Republican Lawmakers Are Cracking Down On Tenure, But Conservative Professors Warn Their Plan Could Backfire – ALEXA SCHWERHA (COMMENT: During the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO used Republican-led budget cuts get rid of GAO’s employees who were Republican starting with those who were conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, non-poor, married, childless, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors had been in America for a long time.)
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/15/conservative-states-tenure-professors/
— Attorney Generals Plead With The FDA To Reverse Decision On ‘Abortion Inducing Drugs’ – SARAH WEAVER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/15/attorney-generals-fda-reverse-decision-abortion-pill-inducing-drugs/

EPOCH TIMES
— Biden’s Classified Docs Scandal Sparks Debates On Hypocrisy, Weaponized Justice, and Impeachment – JOSHUA PHILIPP (COMMENT: Expect that ever-increasingly, Democrats who want to dump Biden will stress the demographics that he shares with Trump including: White, male, older, non-poor, gun-owner, draft-avoider, Christian, heterosexual, married, parent, outspoken, and East Coast. Of course, they will use Duckworth to destroy Biden.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/bidens-classified-docs-scandal-sparks-debates-on-hypocrisy-weaponized-justice-and-impeachment_4987498.html

FOX NEWS
— Dozens of Illinois sheriff’s offices vow to defy governor’s assault weapons ban. Gov. Pritzker signed the gun control legislation into law earlier in January. – Emma Colton
https://www.foxnews.com/us/dozens-llinois-sheriffs-offices-vow-defy-governors-assault-weapons-ban

PJ MEDIA
— At Least 80 Illinois County Sheriffs Will Refuse to Enforce State’s New Gun Laws – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2023/01/15/at-least-80-illinois-county-sheriffs-will-refuse-to-enforce-states-new-gun-laws-n1661912
— NYC Mayor Eric Adams Visits the Border to View Illegal Alien Crisis That’s Pushed His City to the ‘Breaking Point’ – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2023/01/15/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-visits-the-border-to-view-illegal-alien-crisis-thats-pushed-his-city-to-the-breaking-point-n1661942

NTD
— Mayor Says NYC Being ‘Undermined,’ Has ‘No More Room’ for Illegal Immigrants – Katabella Roberts
https://www.ntd.com/nyc-mayor-says-city-being-undermined-has-no-more-room-for-illegal-immigrants_895301.html

POWER LINE
— OUR INSANE RACIAL CLASSIFICATIONS – JOHN HINDERAKER (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, the worst possible racial classification to have is White because ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Libertarians, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are White, and especially those who are heterosexual, conservative, male, older, non-poor, married, childless, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2023/01/our-insane-racial-classifications.php

TOWNHALL
— Donald Trump’s Accomplishments as President – Mark Lewis (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ignore, dismiss, belittle, badmouth, demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump’s accomplishments.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/marklewis/2023/01/15/donald-trumps-accomplishments-as-president-part-three-n2618306
— The New American Politburo – Allen West
https://townhall.com/columnists/allenwest/2023/01/16/the-new-american-politburo-n2618319
— The Left is Becoming Increasingly Similar to the Taliban – Rachel Alexander (COMMENT: I should write a book about the following who since 2000 have been far more critical of conservatives, that is, far more critical platform Republicans, that is, far more critical of the base of the Republican Party in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in my precinct than they have been critical of the left: past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders, e) religious leaders, and f) those who I have sued. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/rachelalexander/2023/01/16/the-left-is-becoming-increasingly-similar-to-the-taliban-n2618317
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The left likes to use its support for murdering unborn babies as evidence the right discriminates against women, but stepping back and looking at the big picture, it’s clear the left’s policies are more in step with the misogyny of the Taliban. In fact, the left’s increasingly fascist tendencies are starting to move toward many policies of the Taliban. The comparison is rarely made, however, because the similarities are subtle and are increasing slowly, akin to heating up a frog slowly in boiling water so it doesn’t realize what’s happening. The Taliban demands absolute adherence to its rigid beliefs, just like the left does with wokeism. Re-education or else. Wokeism is being coded into law, trampling on multiple rights including free speech, freedom of religion, freedom of association, the right to keep and bear arms, states’ rights and equal protection. Those who dissent are targeted and often held up as examples as a warning to others what will happen to them if they engage in the same type of behavior. Senior Taliban leaders recently said the harsh application of sharia law during their first era of rule in the 1990s was necessary because of the “depravity” and “chaos” that remained from the Soviet occupation. We see this take place in the U.S. frequently with civil protest. The left went after the J6 protesters heavy handedly, deliberately interpreting their actions in the worst possible light. In contrast, the “civil disobedience” of Antifa and BLM, burning down buildings and looting, was largely ignored because it was activism on the left. The J6 protesters were treated like violent felons, even though it was clear most of them were naive, not realizing the police officers waving them into the U.S. Capitol didn’t really mean to. Many were jailed for months without trials for non-violent offenses. The Taliban executes gays. So it was no surprise when the left came after gay conservative #WalkAway founder Brandon Straka extra harshly over J6, threatening to put him in prison for years with multiple felonies if he did not plead guilty to the misdemeanor offense of disorderly conduct. First time criminal offenders charged with disorderly conduct rarely get prosecuted, especially in this era with big blue cities like Washington D.C. no longer putting significant resources into prosecuting misdemeanors. Straka didn’t even enter the Capitol or engage in violence, prosecutors merely cited his statements. No doubt they were angry he gave a speech at the rally. He still must complete three years of probation and pay a $5,500 fine. He avoided posting on social media for an entire year during the prosecution, due to the threats of escalating the prosecution. The left cracks down on the pro-life movement, which is predominantly led by women. They are prosecuting them for not complying precisely with artificially carved out laws and legal interpretations regarding protests outside abortion clinics. People were shocked around the world to hear about a woman in the UK who was arrested last month for merely praying silently near an abortion clinic. The Taliban treats women as inferior, similar to how the left treats women as if they are constantly at risk for sexual assault, unable to defend themselves using a firearm or lacking the ability to compete academically on merit alone. They have instituted affirmative action and quotas everywhere as if women are incompetent in education, employment and entertainment. The Taliban has kept some women employed in government as tokenism, to create the illusion of equality. Some of them are forced to sign in to their jobs but then sent home. Similarly, the left puts women in do-gooder, feel-good positions of relative low worth. Instead of challenging and rewarding types of jobs, the left herds women toward “Karen” types of employment. First they encourage them to major in Gender Studies and other degrees that are mostly worthless. Then they usher them into positions like affirmative action coordinator and gender identity specialist. They will be disliked by many holding those positions, not likely to gain much self-worth in them, constantly reminded of their alleged inferiority. When the Taliban allows women to attend school, they are segregated by sex. Similarly, the left is increasingly promoting all-female schools and classes. Men report horrible experiences attempting to major in Women’s Studies or attend one of those types of classes. Just like the Taliban, the left overly emphasizes the differences between the two genders, artificially increasing the divide and hostility between the sexes. The Taliban discriminates against religious and ethnic minorities. The left has been moving in that direction for years. They are trying to stamp out the Christian religion with legislation, gloating as Christianity dwindles. Breathless headlines blare every time a new study comes out showing fewer identify as Christians or attend church. A September 2022 survey dominated the news for days, which asserted that Christianity could become a minority religion as soon as 2045. The left reserves some of its cruelest vengeance for conservative blacks and other ethnic minorities. It’s become a common theme. Many are blatantly arrogant about the status quo, like President Joe Biden, who told Charlamagne tha God, “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” Politically motivated prosecutors under the Obama DOJ went after Dinesh D’Souza for an election violation that would have been handled civilly for anyone else, putting him in prison. The left is using the government to crack down on opposition and dissent just like the Taliban, it’s just not as overt or drastic; there are no executions or hands chopped off. Instead, the left comes after people with bogus prosecutions and creates Orwellian new rules and laws to restrict their behavior. The rights of conservatives are trampled on with these laws, while the left is free to do what it wishes, because it’s renamed its authoritarianism to “doing good.”)

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Dozens of Illinois Sheriff Departments Are in Open Defiance Against Shocking Gun Control – Jack Davis
https://www.westernjournal.com/dozens-sheriff-departments-open-defiance-shocking-gun-control/
— Hero Sheriffs Take Stand Against Overreach, Announce They Won’t Enforce Illinois Gun Ban – John McCann
https://www.westernjournal.com/hero-sheriffs-take-stand-overreach-announce-wont-enforce-gun-ban/

NEWSWEEK
— COMMENT: Democrats are overjoyed that Joe Walsh says that Trump is a con man and a grifter like George Santos.
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-con-man-grifter-like-george-santos-ex-gop-congressman-1773904

REUTERS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “New York Mayor says “no room” in his city for migrants.” Expect that ever-increasingly, sanctuary cities like Chicago will send their illegals to their suburbs. How many illegals will Chicago send to the following and when: DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton? What will the leaders of the aforesaid do? In which hotels and/or other buildings will they house illegals? Who will pay for giving illegals food, clothes, medical care, transportation, education, smart phones, etc. Which employers will be forced to fire their employees and give their jobs to illegals?
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-york-mayor-says-no-room-his-city-migrants-2023-01-16/

CNN
— COMMENT: Democrats say “U.S. National Parks to waive entrance fees for MLK holiday and 4 other days in 2023.” Between 1978 and 1992, while I worked for IRS and then for GAO and my wife worked for the U.S. League of Savings Institutions, we visited many national parks in conjunction with her four business trips every year to luxury resorts across America. Most commonly, after her business meetings were over, we rented a car and visited nearby national parks. The U.S. League of Savings Institutions paid for her air fare and for our hotel rooms. I was a “corporate husband.” Of course, all my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furiously envious of that, and especially those whose spouse had little or no income. The national parks we visited included Acadia, Arches, Badlands, Big Bend, Black Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, Canyonlands, Crater Lake, Death Valley, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Great Basin, Great Smoky, Hawaii Volcanoes, Joshua Tree, Kings Canyon, Mammoth Cave, Mesa Verde, Mount Rainier, Olympic, Petrified Forest, Redwood, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion.
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/us-national-parks-free-entry-days-2023/index.html

MSN
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Illinois banned assault weapons after a deadly mass shooting in the state. Now, some local sheriffs are refusing to enforce the law.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/illinois-banned-assault-weapons-after-a-deadly-mass-shooting-in-the-state-now-some-local-sheriffs-are-refusing-to-enforce-the-law/ar-AA16nffK
— COMMENT: Democrats are overjoyed that Joe Walsh says that Trump Is a con man and a grifter like George Santos.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-is-a-con-man-and-a-grifter-like-george-santos-ex-gop-congressman/ar-AA16ns76
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use Diamond and Silk call Trump and his supporters racists.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/diamond-and-silk-became-two-of-the-most-popular-conservative-influencers-for-trump-and-his-supporters-they-were-a-way-to-sidestep-accusations-of-racism/ar-AA16n6lY?li=BBnb7Kz

YAHOO NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Illinois banned assault weapons after a deadly mass shooting in the state. Now, some local sheriffs are refusing to enforce the law.”
https://news.yahoo.com/illinois-banned-assault-weapons-deadly-165340626.html

ABC NEW YORK
— COMMENT: New York Democrats say “Mayor Adams visits Texas for glimpse of migrant crisis that’s pushed NYC to ‘breaking point’
https://abc7ny.com/mayor-eric-adams-asylum-seekers-el-paso-southern-border/12705121/

NBC BOSTON
— COMMENT: Boston Democrats say “Wealth Looms Big as Ever in Post-scandal College Admissions. Critics say the case revealed deeper, more troubling imbalances.” Should everyone be required to disclose how much education, money, and clout their parents had? My outstanding father, who died suddenly in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21, never earned more than $50,000/year in today’s dollars. He worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant on the east side of Chicago Heights. He almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills. He never attended college. He was the first of my ancestor’s to earn a high school diploma. He fought brittle type one diabetes from childhood. My outstanding mother never attended high school. My father often lamented that he did not have a college degree. That motivated me to take college preparatory courses in high school, to get an ACT score of 24, to graduate in the upper 20% of my class, to get accepted by UIC, and to earn a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970. To pay for my college expenses at UIC and NIU and for new cars (1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, 1968 Oldsmobile 442, and 1969 Dodge Charger SE) to get to/from my parents’ home in Crete and jobs and classes at UIC and NIU, a) I washed dishes in Chicago Heights 1964-1966; b) I cleaned golf shoes in Flossmoor and chipped slag and pumped gasoline in South Chicago Heights in 1966; c) I delivered mail in Park Forest 1966-1969; and d) I worked on an automobile assembly line in Belvidere and as a security guard in DeKalb in 1970.
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/wealth-looms-big-as-ever-in-post-scandal-college-admissions/2945761/

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that without Affirmative Action, minorities and females will never catch up with Whites and with males. But ever-increasingly, Whites and males are failing. Fewer and fewer and fewer of them are earning college degrees. Fewer and fewer and fewer of them are upwardly mobile.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/15/us/affirmative-action-admissions-scotus.html
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, the New York Times promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/15/opinion/mccarthy-republicans-coming-apart.html
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “Is a Grudging Apology Better Than No Apology?” My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want me to apologize for causing their problems, your problems, my problems, and everyone’s problems. What do you say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes?
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/opinion/sorry-apologies.html

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Democrats say “New details link George Santos to cousin of sanctioned Russian oligarch.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/16/george-santos-andrew-intrater-columbus-nova/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “The Republicans don’t want to fix the IRS. Here’s how to do it anyway.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/16/republicans-house-irs-tax-service/

PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Libertarians, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who share Trump’s demographics: heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, draft-avoider, non-poor, married, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.phillytrib.com/special_sections/mlk/the-man-known-as-the-father-of-affirmative-action/article_c5d295d8-9765-5546-be67-28e0efe58283.html
https://www.phillytrib.com/special_sections/mlk/before-the-anti-crt-activists-there-were-white-citizens-councils/article_643088e3-82c8-5b1d-bd39-9865eac5ed96.html

NEW YORK SUN
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Illinois Sheriffs Pledge to Ignore Sweeping New State Law Banning Most Semi-Automatic Guns. Legal experts said portions of the state’s new law are clearly unconstitutional.”
https://www.nysun.com/article/illinois-sheriffs-pledge-to-ignore-sweeping-new-state-law-banning-most-semi-automatic-guns

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Workers Lose Ground to Inflation Despite Big Wage Gains. – David Harrison (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes continue to be furious a) that while I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my salary was COLA-protected, b) that since I retired in 1997, my Civil Service Retirement System pension has been COLA-protected, and c) that while I was a federal employee, I got many step increases and I got promotions in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1986.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/workers-lose-ground-to-inflation-despite-big-wage-gains-11673649460
— George Santos Raised Money for Company the SEC Says Was a Ponzi Scheme – Byron Tau
https://www.wsj.com/articles/george-santos-raised-money-for-company-the-sec-says-was-a-ponzi-scheme-11673669864
— EVs Made Up 10% of All New Cars Sold Last Year. China, Europe drive electric-vehicle expansion as U.S. gains traction – William Boston (COMMENT. Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, tragically, expect that ever-increasingly, fewer and fewer and fewer gasoline-powered cars will be available. The aforesaid is one reason why I bought and continue to own a 2018 Chevrolet Cuze LT daily driver last year, 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Premier in 2021, 2019 Ford Escape Titanium in 2019, 2016 Ford Mustang in 2016, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max in 2012, and 2005 Corvette in 2005.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/evs-made-up-10-of-all-new-cars-sold-last-year-11673818385
— House GOP Seeks Biden Residence Visitor Logs as Classified-Document Saga Continues. White House said Saturday further documents were discovered in Wilmington. – Daniella Cheslow
https://www.wsj.com/articles/house-gop-seeks-biden-residence-visitor-logs-as-classified-document-saga-continues-11673802328

BUSINESS INSIDER
— George Santos said he’ll resign if 142,000 people demand it. Adam Kinzinger is trying to make it happen with a new petition. – Cheryl Teh
https://www.businessinsider.com/adam-kinzinger-starts-petition-to-get-george-santos-to-resign-2023-1

NPR
— COMMENT: Democrats say “California storms bring more heavy rain, flooding and power outages.” I need electricity to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters together and to send them out. That is a big reason why I have a natural-gas fired whole-house backup electric generator.
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1149304548/california-storms-flooding-newsom

DAILY KOS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats call Republicans White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things. How should Republicans respond?
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/1/15/2147354/–Anti-Woke-Pro-Bigotry-Can-we-please-make-this-a-thing

QUORA
— Regret helping (COMMENT: Should I write a book about Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 who I regret the most helping elect? I would focus on those who have subsequently blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their defeats. I would focus on those who have subsequently done the most/biggest anti-conservative, anti-religious, and/or anti-Republican things. I would focus on those who have subsequently become furious critics of the Republican Party. I would focus on those who have subsequently brought disgrace upon the Republican Party. I would focus on those who have subsequently taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.quora.com/Do-you-regret-helping-anybody-ever

HOT CARS
— These Cool Cars Will No Longer Be Available In 2023. Due to the increase in electric vehicles, some car manufacturers are discontinuing some serious sports cars, including the iconic Dodge Charger. – Adam Achim (COMMENT. Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, tragically, expect that ever-increasingly, fewer and fewer and fewer gasoline-powered cars will be available. The aforesaid is one reason why I bought and continue to own a 2018 Chevrolet Cuze LT daily driver last year, 2021 Chevrolet Malibu Premier in 2021, 2019 Ford Escape Titanium in 2019, 2016 Ford Mustang in 2016, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max in 2012, and 2005 Corvette in 2005.)
https://www.hotcars.com/cars-no-longer-available-2023/#the-highly-popular-japanese-stars-the-acura-nsx-and-honda-insight-are-gone

January 15, 2023

ABC7
— COMMENT: Democrats say “5 additional pages of classified material found at Biden’s Wilmington residence.”
https://abc7chicago.com/joe-biden-president-classified-documents-wilmington-de/12701918/

WTTW
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Chicago Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://news.wttw.com/2023/01/14/welcome-chicago-exploring-what-it-means-be-sanctuary-city

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: COMMENT: Chicago Democrats say “Migrants arriving in Chicago sleeping in bus shelters and police stations.” Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-migrants-homeless-city-shelters-capacity-20230115-mm2ub427cvbb5oi6dw7rogc4xy-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Illinois’ sweeping firearms ban certain to end up in court, and some experts doubt it will stand.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gun-ban-constitutionality-20230115-o6eslrfgnzai5lkqp6sdl6qkgq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Chicago Democrats promote abortion.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/1/14/23555437/lightfoot-attacks-vallas-at-womens-forum-for-staying-silent-in-aftermath-of-roe-v-wade-decision

DAILY HERALD
— COMMENT: Democrats say “GOP isn’t stronger with McCarthy.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20230115/gop-isnt-stronger-with-mccarthy

STATELINE
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Here is the list of 170 guns now banned in Illinois; more expected as needed.”
https://www.mystateline.com/news/here-is-the-list-of-170-guns-now-banned-in-illinois-more-expected-as-needed/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Illinois voters ceded control of state’s fiscal future to public unions – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/guest-commentary/adam-andrzejewski-illinois-voters-ceded-control-of-states-fiscal-future-to-public-unions/article_b622472f-66c8-5119-9a97-9139bfb231bf.html

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, the top priorities for Illinois Democrats are promoting abortion, LGBTQ, illegal immigration, diminishment of Second Amendment rights, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, dependency on government and charity, Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, that is, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, that is, CRT, 1619, BLM, reparations, and wokeness/wokeism, and even worse things.
https://jg-tc.com/opinion/columnists/rich-miller-guns-abortion-overshadow-other-meaningful-action-in-springfield/article_0c209308-4a65-5efb-85e2-15ad38093cb7.html

DECATUR DAILY
— COMMENT: Democrats say “US citizens report more debt, less savings than immigrants.” Beyond overwhelmingly, immigrants are minorities. Ever-increasingly, America gives minorities preference over Whites.
https://www.decaturdaily.com/business/survey-us-citizens-report-more-debt-less-savings-than-immigrants/article_442b1fc7-f94e-5b9b-9c67-8e8f540ceeea.html

ADVANTAGE NEWS
— Kourtney Redmond, Illinois state director with the National African American Gun Association, opposes the gun ban. He was encouraged some counties aren’t going to enforce it, but worries about the ones that will, predicting it could lead to mass incarceration. – Greg Bishop
https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/gun-ban-will-lead-to-mass-incarceration-minority-gun-rights-group-director-warns/article_e38d73b8-9358-11ed-8aa7-1708516e280e.html

WISCONSIN NOW
— Afghan Refugees Cost Fort McCoy $140 Million in Damages
https://www.wisconsinrightnow.com/fort-mccoy/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The majority of the costs in the Fort McCoy estimate come from reported significant damages to the 213 buildings housing Afghan refugees. Fort McCoy reported that all of the barracks needed repairs or replacement of walls, ceilings, floors, doors, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, and exterior siding.)

WCMY
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Republicans representing LaSalle County in Illinois General Assembly say they are ready to get to work.”
https://1430wcmy.com/2023/01/15/republicans-representing-lasalle-county-in-illinois-general-assembly-say-they-are-ready-to-get-to-work/

WQAD
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say that opposition grows over Illinois new weapons ban, that a local gun dealer says that it will affect his business, and says he said that “About 90% of my inventory falls underneath the new Illinois legislation ban.”
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/politics/illinois-politics/opposition-grows-over-illinois-law-new-gun-weapons-ban-local-gun-dealer-says-it-will-affect-businesses/526-3cbe80b5-8ebe-400e-9a88-b37995623830

FOX ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Biden, administration officials face intense questioning over classified documents probe.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/gallery/biden-administration-officials-face-intense-questioning-over-classified-documents-probe-white-house-joe-biden-facing-in-classified-documents-investigations-justice-department-merrick-garland-special-counsels-donald-trump-potentially-classified-documents

WIREPOINTS
— Chicago’s New ‘Social Bonds’: Limited Time Special Offer! – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/chicagos-new-social-bonds-limited-time-special-offer-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— What, If Anything, Will Democrats’ Gun Control Law Do To Cut Gun Crime? – Ray Hanania
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/14/what-if-anything-will-democrats-gun-control-law-do-to-cut-gun-crime/

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Is Illinois’ new gun ban law constitutional? Tough legal challenges loom, will turn on key 2nd Amend questions – Stephanie Jaquins
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/638763642-is-il-s-new-gun-ban-law-constitutional-tough-legal-challenges-loom-will-turn-on-key-2nd-amend-questions

ROCK ISLAND TODAY
— McCombie hints at legal battle over assault weapons ban: ‘Upon the signage…. this goes to court!’
https://rockislandtoday.com/stories/638735550-mccombie-hints-at-legal-battle-over-assault-weapons-ban-upon-the-signage-this-goes-to-court

MCHENRY TIMES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats promote abortion.
https://mchenrytimes.com/stories/638765541-illinois-u-s-rep-lauren-underwood-abortion-care-is-health-care

CARBONDALE REPORTER
— Rep. Dave Severin (R-Mount Vernon): ‘Pritzker has signed a bill that will make law-abiding citizens into felons’
https://carbondalereporter.com/stories/638735536-severin-pritzker-has-signed-a-bill-that-will-make-law-abiding-citizens-into-felons

CHAMBAN SUN
— State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet): ‘We are going to make felons out of taxpayers’
https://chambanasun.com/stories/638748112-rose-we-are-going-to-make-felons-out-of-taxpayers

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dick and Elizabeth Uihlein, billionaire GOP donors, have lined up on different sides of the battle over who is best equipped to lead the Republican National Committee. Mrs. Uihlein has thrown her political muscle behind Ronna McDaniel‘s quest for a fourth term as RNC chair, while Mr. Uihlein is backing Harmeet Dhillon’s bid. – Seth McLaughlin
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/13/dick-and-elizabeth-uihlein-billionaire-gop-power-c/
— Disappointed GOP grows movement to oust leader of RNC. McDaniel dismisses polling. – Seth McLaughlin
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/12/republicans-waver-keeping-ronna-mcdaniel-helm-rnc/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— White House reveals more documents were discovered at Biden’s Delaware home – Ryan King (COMMENT: I have owned my 1972 Corvette since 1971. I should write a book about my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who demonized, denigrated, and condemned Corvettes and Corvette owners the most.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/white-house-reveals-five-additional-documents-discovered
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On Dec. 20, Biden’s team informed the DOJ that it found fewer than 10 files with classified markings in his Wilmington garage near his prized 1967 Corvette Stingray.)
— TRAGIC: Gamblers set new sports betting record in Illinois – Kevin Bessler
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/gamblers-set-new-sports-betting-record-in-illinois
— Make wokeness expensive: Let victims sue organizations that bail out violent criminals – Editorial
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/make-wokeness-expensive-let-victims-sue-organizations-that-bail-out-violent-criminals

NEW YORK POST
— The Critical Race Theory debate is turning parents into unlikely activists – Lance Izumi (COMMENT: In your school district, what percent of the parents want their children to be sexually active LGBTQers who are anti-parents, anti-conservatives, anti-Republicans, anti-Americans, anti-Whites, anti-males, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-non-poor people, anti-homeowners, anti-gun owners, anti-Christians, anti-Protestants, anti-Italian Americans, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://nypost.com/2023/01/14/the-crt-debate-is-turning-parents-into-unlikely-activists/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— McCarthy Learns His Three Rs: Reset, Revelation, and Retribution. The hard nudge from his hard right appears to have instilled some useful forgetting and learning in Kevin McCarthy. – Bob Maistros (COMMENT: I should write a book about how new anti-conservative leaders and new conservative-hating leaders of the following got rid of me when they took over since 2000: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Association Midwest Chapter.)
https://amgreatness.com/2023/01/14/mccarthy-learns-his-three-rs-reset-revelation-and-retribution/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Illinois governor wants constitutional amendment enshrining abortion – Eric Utter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/illinois_governor_wants_constitutional_amendment_enshrining_abortion.html
— Why Families Are More Important Than Ever – Larry Alton (COMMENT: I benefited tremendously from being raised in a traditional family. My parents sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod. My parents motivated me to earn a college degree.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/01/why_families_are_more_important_than_ever_.html
— Victims wanted — no experience necessary, apply within – J.A. Frascino (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at those who are the following that they are victims of Republicans: minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, unmarried, renters, those who have less money than others, those who have financial, health, and/or other problems, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, citizens of foreign countries, criminals, boozers, gamblers, stoners, etc.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/victims_wanted__no_experience_necessary_apply_within.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When it’s not creating social injustices to overcome, the Left is busy creating victims to maintain its voter base. In contemporary America, the Democratic Party voter base is composed primarily of individuals who perceive themselves to be disadvantaged, disenfranchised, marginalized, or in some fashion, left out. They feel, in some sense, victimized. With the actual numbers of those truly victimized declining markedly in recent decades, the party needs to perpetuate perceived victimhood to maintain its political appeal. The party excels in generating victims over a broad spectrum of societal factions through identity politics and its D-E-I agenda. People of color. Victims of white privilege. Any failings they may experience are due solely to an oppressive social structure based in white supremacy. They are entitled to equity-based advancement and, as now proposed in California, reparations, in return for loyalty at the ballot box. Women. Victims of misogyny and patriarchy, even though they now surpass males in educational achievement and the number of women in the workforce now equals or slightly exceeds the number of men. The overturning of Roe v. Wade has exacerbated their victimhood. Access to safe abortion is a human right! Women lacking access to abortion are victims. Aborted fetuses are not — they can’t vote. “My body, my choice!“ is the mantra. One wonders what “my body, my choice” has to do with a fetus’s body? Does “my body, my choice” sanction suicide? The LGBTQ community. They are victims of heterosexual bigotry (although being homosexual didn’t seem to hold back Alexander the Great, Leonardo da Vinci, Tim Cook, Oscar Wilde, Elton John, etc.). Under wokeism’s exalting of gender dysphoria, 33% of students at liberal arts colleges now identify as LGBTQ. 21% of Gen Z are self-declared LGBTQ. The incidence of those who identify as something other than hetero has risen from 3.5% in 2012 to 7.1% in the general public. Not all this sharp escalation can be reasonably attributed to an increased comfort with “coming out,” but is more certainly a consequence of woke activism. Our youth. Herein lies the greatest source of potential victims. First, strip them of societal connectivity. Debase America, patriotism, religion, family structure, gender identity, even commitment to a first name. Turn them all into “Rolling Stones” — “on their own, with no direction home, like a complete unknown.” Make them insecure and vulnerable. Then coddle and indulge them. Teach them that the slightest affronts are catastrophes. Teach them to flee from microaggressions to safe spaces. Suspend classes and postpone finals following Trump’s election. Create a generation of victimized snowflakes who can turn only to a nurturing political elite for protection. It’s working. Joe Biden garnered 65% of Gen Z votes. Illegal immigrants. They are all asylum-seeking victims of political prosecution and/or human rights violations in their native lands. No. They are all potential Democratic voters, at least this generation. Criminals. Victims of the social system. Incarceration only leads to recidivism — and inmates can’t vote. Prosecutorial leniency is the better option. Whites. Mainstream whites are not victims. However, woke preaching teaches them that their success is unearned and inequitable, a product of white privilege and unconscious bias. This results in a cadre of guilt-ridden, virtue-signaling whites — today’s liberals — who repent by supporting the woke progressive agenda. Marginalized white residents of rural areas such as Appalachia also do not qualify for victimhood. Possessed of white privilege, it is only through their own failings that they are underachievers. They have to be written off as irredeemable MAGA voters. In 21st-century America, victimhood is largely a state of mind. If Prince Harry and Meghan can be victims, anyone can! All the party need do to lock in its base is keep the glass half empty for those inclined to be dissatisfied or dissident on the one hand, while offering them “hope and change” with the other. That leaves it free to pursue any inane policy it chooses. Zero CO2 emissions by 2050, anyone?)

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— ‘A little tear’: MacCallum predicts how Statue of Liberty would react to migrant ‘mayhem’ in NYC – Chris Donaldson (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs promote illegal immigration and paint illegals as being GOD-LIKE.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/01/14/a-little-tear-maccallum-predicts-how-statue-of-liberty-would-react-to-migrant-mayhem-in-nyc-1324765/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Fox News host Martha MacCallum reacted to a whistleblower account of illegal immigrants who are housed in a swanky New York City hotel being picky about their free gourmet food and spending their time drinking, getting high, having sex and engaging in domestic violence by suggesting that such behavior would bring a tear to the Statue of Liberty’s eye. . .And I’m thinking there’s a little tear coming down the Statue of Liberty’s head when she hears that the food is not exactly what they would like and there is mayhem going on in these hotels, where people are also, according to this whistleblower, having sex in the hallways, getting into fights, domestic abuse is taking place,” she said. . .On Wednesday’s edition of “The Ingraham Angle,” Rodriguez shared a video of trash bags of uneaten, fresh “good food” that is rotting because the picky “migrants don’t want to eat them.” “They said they don’t like it,” he said of the discarded dinners. “This is all food that is going to waste. This is insane.” “The chaos that we see at the Row today is [caused] by migrants being drunk, drinking all day, smoking marijuana [and] consuming drugs,” Rodriguez added, noting that the hotel is struggling with an explosion of “domestic violence” among the illegals with young people “having sex in the stairs,” and fighting with hotel security personnel. “The form in which they keep their rooms is horrendous. They don’t clean it, they don’t fold their clothes. They’re hoarding clothes, they’re hoarding whatever they can hoard,” he said, explaining that the employees have lost control over the hotel and the migrants act like they own the place. “There’s no accountability.” “The ones that have all the power are the migrants. The hotel workers lost their power in the hotel,” Rodriguez said.)
— MSNBC forced to edit column after TPUSA sends cease-and-desist letter – Vivek Saxena (COMMENT: In retrospect, with benefit of hindsight, I should have sent many cease-and-desist letters. Those letters might have delayed if not stopped adverse actions that have been taken against me.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/01/14/msnbc-forced-to-edit-column-after-tpusa-sends-cease-and-desist-letter-1324816/

BLAZE
— Taking someone under 19 to a drag show would be a misdemeanor under proposed Nebraska bill – ALEX NITZBERG
https://www.theblaze.com/news/nebraska-bill-drag-shows-age
— New ATF rule on pistol stabilizing braces will effectively ban millions of rifles – CARLOS GARCIA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/atf-braces-ban-rule-biden

BREITBART
— Illinois Governor Signs Bill that Encourages Travel Abortions, Shields Abortionists from Red State Legal Action – KATHERINE HAMILTON (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats discourage traditional marriage and discourage the traditional family.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/14/illinois-governor-signs-bill-that-encourages-travel-abortions-shields-abortionists-red-state-legal-action/
— Whistleblower: Migrants Living for Free in NYC Hotels are Fighting Staff, Drinking All Day, Having Sex in Public – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/14/whistleblower-migrants-living-for-free-in-nyc-hotels-fighting-staff-drinking-all-day-having-sex-in-public/
— House, Senate Republicans Seek to Overturn D.C. Law Allowing Illegal Aliens to Vote – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/14/house-senate-republicans-seek-to-overturn-d-c-law-allowing-illegal-aliens-to-vote/
— Americans Not Optimistic for Improvement on Key Issues in 2023 – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/14/survey-americans-not-optimistic-improvement-key-issues-2023/
— ‘Queering the Schoolhouse:’ Teacher Training Seeks to Mobilize Student Activists – SPENCER LINDQUIST
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2023/01/14/queering-schoolhouse-teacher-training-seeks-mobilize-student-activists/

COLLEGE FIX
— The education/culture wars rock on … and conservatives have to keep fighting – DAVE HUBER
https://www.thecollegefix.com/the-education-culture-wars-rock-on-and-conservatives-have-to-keep-fighting/

CONSERVATIVE RESEARCH GROUP
— We Don’t Need Border Security; We Need to Make Illegal Immigration Illegal.
https://conservativeresearchgroup.com/we-dont-need-border-security-we-need-to-make-illegal-immigration-illegal

DAILY CALLER
— Blue States Attempted To Crackdown On Guns. Firearm Sales Skyrocketed Instead – BRONSON WINSLOW
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/14/gun-laws-illinois-oregon-washington-firearm-sales-skyrocket/
— Wokeness Is Slowly Hollowing Out The Fed – E.J. ANTONI (COMMENT: During the 1980s and 1990s, Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hollowed out GAO.)
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/14/opinion-wokeness-is-slowly-hollowing-out-the-fed-ej-antoni/
— House Republicans To Investigate Biden’s Afghanistan Withdrawal – DYLAN HOUSMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/13/afghanistan-withdrawal-investigation-state-department-house-republicans/
— The Left’s Nightmare Scenario Is Unfolding In Florida, And It Could Go National – MARY ROOKE
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/14/the-lefts-nightmare-scenario-is-unfolding-in-florida-and-it-could-go-national/

DAILY SIGNAL
— COMMENT: Would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have approved of the adverse actions that my Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors took against me because I opposed their political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination? Would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have approved of the adverse actions that the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. took against me because I oppose their giving preference to those who are minority, female, and/or younger? To give preference to members of one group is to discriminate against members of another group.
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/01/14/shameful-form-indoctrination-splc-promotes-teaching-kids-black-lives-matter-mlk-day-first-grade/

EPOCH TIMES
— Illinois Sheriffs Take a Stand on the Protecting Illinois Communities Act. 94 of 102 county sheriffs express disagreement with new law. – Michael Clements
https://www.theepochtimes.com/sheriffs-take-a-stand-on-the-protecting-illinois-communities-act_4984877.html
— Illegal Immigrant Influx Pushing NYC to ‘Breaking Point,’ Warns Mayor Adams. Crisis could cost city $2 billion, mayor says. – Eva Fu
https://www.theepochtimes.com/illegal-immigrant-influx-pushing-nyc-to-breaking-point-warns-mayor-adams_4985855.html

FOX NEWS
— Biden’s ‘Corvette’ excuse won’t cut it. Special counsel has a lot to do. Keeping top secret classified documents in a garage next to your Corvette is not acceptable whether you are the president of the United States or an ordinary citizen. – Jonathan Turley (COMMENT: I stored my 1972 Corvette in my mother’s garage in Crete 1971-1984. Money Magazine’s 4-page February 1978 article on me includes a picture of me and that Corvette in that garage.)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/bidens-corvette-excuse-wont-cut-it-special-counsel
— NYC secretly demands teachers consider woke agenda when selecting students for Gifted and Talented program. The NYC DOE training asked teachers to examine their ‘implicit bias’ when choosing Gifted and Talented students. – Hannah Grossman
https://www.foxnews.com/media/nyc-doe-secretly-demands-teachers-include-woke-agenda-selecting-gifted-talented-kindergarteners

GOPUSA
— Biden’s GarageGate – Classified Documents Stored In Garage By Corvette (COMMENT: I have owned my 1972 Corvette since 1971. I should write a book about my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who demonized, denigrated, and condemned Corvettes and Corvette owners the most.)
https://www.gopusa.com/bidens-garagegate-classified-documents-stored-in-garage-by-corvette/
— Schiff’s Office Frequently Sought Removal, ‘Deamplification’ Of Content On Twitter (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents and articles that they have not wanted me to include links to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters since 2000. It would be an extremely lengthy book.)
https://www.gopusa.com/schiffs-office-frequently-sought-removal-deamplification-of-content-on-twitter/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— The American Tradition of Personal Responsibility – Dennis Prager (COMMENT: My outstanding parents instilled personal responsibility in me. Because of that, I took college preparatory courses in high school, got an ACT score of 24, earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, became a licensed CPA in 1981, etc. Because of the aforesaid, a) the Post Office hired me in 1966, b) Firestone Stores hired me in 1970, c) IRS hired me in 1971 and promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, and d) GAO hired me in 1980 and promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.heritage.org/political-process/report/the-american-tradition-personal-responsibility

LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY
— Illinois governor threatens to “fire” sheriffs who refuse to enforce state’s unconstitutional gun grab – Patrick Droney (COMMENT: In 1997, when I was 49 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer” because I objected to their giving preference to their Democrat employees who were minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors had not been in America for a long time. They did NOT force me to retire because I fail/refused to carry out their preference-giving orders. I should write a book about the tremendous preference that I gave my Democrat GAO subordinates who were minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors had not been in America for a long time. Virtually all my GAO subordinates were the aforesaid.)
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/pritzker-threatens-to-fire-sheriffs-who-refuse-to-enforce-gun-grabbing-law/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Pete Buttigieg Avoided Calls, Meetings While on Paternity Leave During Supply Chain Crisis, FOIA Documents Show “even though the transportation secretary claimed he’d be on the clock ’24/7′ during this controversial period” – Mike LaChance (COMMENT: I did not take any vacation days or sick days during the first 2 years that I worked for IRS 1971-1973. Because I had earned almost 3 years of full-time federal seniority by working only part-time for the Park Forest Post Office while I attended UIC and NIU 1966-1969, starting in 1971, I earned 20 vacation days a year, and starting in 1983, I earned 26 vacation days a year. Starting in 1973, my vacation days were “use-or-lose.” SEE: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/annual-leave/ .)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/01/pete-buttigieg-avoided-calls-meetings-while-on-paternity-leave-during-supply-chain-crisis-foia-documents-show/

MODERN PATRIOTS
— Jonathan Turley Takes Biden Apart Over Classified Documents and Corvette Standard (COMMENT: I have owned my 1972 Corvette since 1971. I should write a book about my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who demonized, denigrated, and condemned Corvettes and Corvette owners the most.)
https://modernpatriots.com/jonathan-turley-takes-biden-apart-over-classified-documents-and-corvette-standard
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Biden responded to this with a horrible response, claiming that the classified documents were kept next to his Corvette. “My Corvette is in a locked garage okay?” It’s not like they’re out on the streets. Jonathan Turley, a George Washington Law School professor, was moved by this. Biden was ridiculed for his absurd response. He said, “The corvette standards are not in classified protocols ” and observed, “The White House counsel could now cite the corvette’s long-standing slogan: Like a car but better.” . . . It is amazing that Joe Biden would act like being right next to his Corvette makes him cool. He took who knows how many classified papers and had them scattered all over the place, including in insecure locations. How could this man ever comment on President Donald Trump, who was granted the right to presidential records and kept them in a vault in his home? This was crazy! Here’s Joe Biden pulling his Corvette from the garage where it was kept in a 2020 campaign video. As you can see, he has boxes on the right and storage space to his left. This is where classified documents were stored. It is a heap of junk, and there’s no place you would want classified documents open to the streets. Do they sit next to an old broken lamp? This gives Joe great assurance about the “Corvette Standard.”)

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Newsom’s Hollow Ring of Freedom – WILL SWAIM
https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/01/newsoms-hollow-ring-of-freedom/

NEWSMAX
— Democrats are the greatest existential threat to the United States – David Horowitz
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/davidhorowitz-finalbattle-democrats/2023/01/14/id/1104431/

TOWNHALL
— Joe Biden Is the Enemy Of Our Second Amendment – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2023/01/14/new-atf-rule-tightens-americans-2a-n2618292
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A new Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives rule has Second Amendment supporters up in arms after they announced they are tightening their grip on allowing rifles.)
— DHS Is Helping Illegal Migrants Avoid Deportation – Sarah Arnold (COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Soon, Democrats will have enough illegals in America to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2023/01/13/dhs-is-helping-illegal-migrants-avoid-deportation-n2618282
— Donald Trump’s Accomplishments as President – Mark Lewis (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ignore, dismiss, belittle, badmouth, demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump’s accomplishments.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/marklewis/2023/01/13/donald-trumps-accomplishments-as-president-part-two-n2618248
— The Death of Merit – Scott Hogenson (COMMENT: My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors were furious when I did the following because it made it more difficult for them to promote Democrat minorities and females over me who had not earned job-related master’s degrees and professional certifications and licenses. I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976 when I was 27 years old. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I became a licensed CPA in 1981. I became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Government Financial Manager in 1994, Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997. I earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/scotthogenson/2023/01/14/the-death-of-merit-n2618106
(FROM THE ARTICLE: America has always been a land of opportunity. That’s because our nation was founded as a meritocracy, the wellspring of excellence. This concept is central to American exceptionalism. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written in a time when almost the entire world was governed by systems of monarchy, absolutism or outright dictatorships that rarely, if ever, recognized individual merit. In this regard, America’s founding was indeed exceptional. Leftists detest America’s meritocracy. The reason is simple: recognizing merit means there will be winners and losers, a fact that motivates all of us to try harder with a belief in and reliance upon oneself. Those who exhibit greater merit – through hard work, resourcefulness, perseverance, innate aptitude and so forth – usually enjoy more success. Meritocracy motivates us to individualism and excellence, and is hardwired into the DNA of the human race. The polar opposite of meritocracy is equality of outcome, which requires the entire society, save for political and cultural elites, to exist at the lowest common denominator. It is the foundation of socialist and communist dictatorships, enforced through violence, because totalitarians know that living life at the lowest common denominator is contrary to human nature and natural law. It is no secret that merit is not now, nor has it ever been, universally recognized. The first lesson my father taught me as a very young child was “life isn’t fair,” and time has proved him correct. But the periodic unfairness of life doesn’t mean meritocracies are bad. To paraphrase Winston Churchill, meritocracies are the worst form of society except for all the others that have been tried.)

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Biden Admin Calling on Illegal Aliens to Snitch on American Citizens in Exchange for Massive Reward – Jack Gist
https://www.westernjournal.com/biden-admin-calling-illegal-aliens-snitch-american-citizens-exchange-massive-reward/

THE HILL
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans.
https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/3812649-in-this-congress-democrats-should-brace-for-a-fight-on-affirmative-action/
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to promote hatred against Republicans. Ever-increasingly, Democrats are race hustlers. SEE: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Race%20Hustler
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/legislation/civil-rights/3812797-mlk-jr-s-dream-not-yet-achieved-but-still-attainable-advocates-say/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Washington Post fact-checker gives GOP four ‘Pinocchios’ for IRS ‘agents’ claim.” (COMMENT: Who do you know who has worked for IRS? I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $92,279-$104,583/year. Who do you know who has audited IRS? I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years at the GS-13 Step 1-3 Levels, currently $109,732-$117,047/year.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/3812162-washington-post-fact-checker-gives-gop-four-pinocchios-for-irs-agents-claim/

MSN
— COMMENT: The more that you do to oppose the promotion of LGBTQ, the more that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, and other anti-conservatives and conservative-haters do to destroy you.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/marjorie-taylor-greene-fronted-an-anti-trans-rally-outside-congress-and-only-a-dozen-people-showed-up/ar-AA16jN35
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans like me who are conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time..
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/in-this-congress-democrats-should-brace-for-a-fight-on-affirmative-action/ar-AA16lPu2
— COMMENT: Democrats say “McCarthy is not a leader. Republicans don’t trust each other. And it all benefits Democrats.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/mccarthy-is-not-a-leader-republicans-dont-trust-each-other-and-it-all-benefits-democrats/ar-AA16mxGQ?li=BBnb7Kz

NEWSWEEK
— COMMENT: Democrats say that Mary Trump says that “Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Actually Speaker of the House.”
https://www.newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-actually-speaker-house-mary-trump-1773847
— COMMENT: Democrats say “George Santos Sparks Flurry of Jokes After ‘Anthony Devolder’ Clip Surfaces.”
https://www.newsweek.com/george-santos-sparks-flurry-jokes-after-anthony-devolder-clip-surfaces-1773806

ABC NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Trump’s 2016 playbook vanquished Republican challengers. Can he do it again in 2024? Any candidate needs to be eyes wide open that Trump is merciless.” I should write a book about candidates on Republican primary ballots and on non-partisan ballots in my precinct since 2000 who did the most negative campaigning. I would focus on those who lost elections and who blamed me and who blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their losses. It is called scapegoating.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trumps-2016-playbook-vanquished-republican-challengers-2024/story?id=95190540

NBC NEWS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, promoting LGBTQ is the top priority for Democrats and for RINOs. How soon, if not already, will Democrats and RINOs succeed in officially stopping those like me who do not promote LGBTQ from seeking or holding any kind of government or political office? I should write a book about the success that Democrats and RINOs have had in promoting LGBTQ in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton.
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/100-anti-lgbtq-bills-state-legislatures-2023-far-activists-say-fired-rcna65349

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Watchdog sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for the IRS.” Who do you know who has worked for IRS? I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $92,279-$104,583/year. Who do you know who has audited IRS? I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years at the GS-13 Step 1-3 Levels, currently $109,732-$117,047/year.)
https://wtmj.com/national/2023/01/11/watchdog-sees-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-the-irs-2/

YAHOO NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say Comer says “Santos to be removed from U.S. Congress if he broke campaign finance laws.”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/santos-removed-u-congress-broke-144040846.html
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Watch George Santos Lie About His Name In Startling Video.”
https://www.yahoo.com/now/watch-george-santos-lie-name-071453577.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: According to this writer, King’s “policy aims were unapologetically color-conscious” and “King often focused on the financial impacts of white supremacy and the need for America to make amends for its exploitation of Black labor.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/15/opinion/martin-luther-king-woke-reparations.html
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Santos, as ‘Anthony Devolder,’ Pushed Transgender Voters to G.O.P. in 2019. A year before George Santos first ran for Congress, he appeared at an L.G.B.T.Q. event using one of his alternate identities.” I should write a book about the following who have promoted LGBTQ the most: past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders, e) religious leaders, and f) those who I have sued. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/14/nyregion/santos-trans-therapy-devolder.html
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Eric Adams Heads to Mexican Border, as the Migrant Crisis Continues. The New York City mayor said the arrival of tens of thousands of asylum seekers could cost as much as $2 billion, putting pressure on the city’s budget.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/14/nyregion/eric-adams-nyc-migrant-crisis.html
— COMMENT: I should write a book about shadow banning.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/01/13/business/what-is-shadow-banning.html
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they are going to abolish the Second Amendment and confiscate all firearms and all ammunition from Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/opinion/guns-open-carry-concealed-weapons-democracy.html

ALASKA DAILY NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “When a problematic employee you fired starts claiming retaliation.’ While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, my Democrat superiors assigned me to supervise all their problematic employees who they wanted to fire and who were minority, female, disabled, and/or veteran. I should write a book about that,)
https://www.adn.com/business-economy/2022/12/26/when-a-problematic-employee-you-fired-starts-claiming-retaliation/

GAZETTE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “What employers can do about resume padding or omission. The case of George Santos’ resume brings reminders for employers.” What about including on resumes actions taken to oppose political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination? I became an active member in a class action lawsuit in 1988 that charged my Democrat GAO superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. I ever-increasingly complained about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination while I worked for GAO 1980-1997, IRS 1971-1980, and the Post Office 1966-1969. What about including on resumes adverse actions? My Democrat GAO superiors a) forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old, b) never promoted me beyond GS-13, c) delayed my promotions to GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13, d) always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, e) forced the GAO manager to retire in 1987 who had promoted me in 1986, gotten me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and arranged for my transfer from IRS in 1980, f) kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and g) forced me to take a $21,863/year pay cut in today’s dollars, a downgrade from GS-12 Step 5 to GS-9 Step 10, to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. My Democrat IRS superiors a) never promoted me beyond GS-12, b) disallowed my education deductions in 1978, c) forced the IRS manager to transfer to Texas in 1975 who had promoted me in 1974, 1973, and 1972, and d) disallowed my travel vouchers in 1974. My Democrat Firestone Stores boss rudely fired me when I gave him my 2-week notice that I had accepted a job offer from Oldsmobile in 1971. My Democrat Post Office superiors a) forced me to resign in 1969 and b) disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
https://www.thegazette.com/business/the-law-what-employers-can-do-about-resume-padding-or-omission/

AXIOS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Gaetz says Santos should go through House ethics process, not be shunned.”
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/15/gaetz-santos-house-ethics-process

AL JAZEERA
— COMMENT: A hate-filled White-hating White-hater asks “Critical Race Theory?” and says “No, Critical Race Fact” and says “Critical Race Theory researchers have gathered enough evidence by now that the dynamics they explore are a hard reality.” In my defense, while all my ancestors immigrated during the 1840s and 1850s, they always lived in northeast Illinois. None of them lived in slave states. None of them were employers. The men worked in brick factory, were farmers, operated a hardware store, and worked in the office of a chemical plant. The women were homemakers. None of them owned slaves. None of them directly benefitted from slavery. None of them fought for the Confederate Army. On my father’s side, they lived in Crete which was a stop on the underground railroad. A relative of one of my ancestors fought for the Union Army. I have his Civil War sword.)
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/1/15/critical-race-theory-no-critical-race-fact

GUARDIAN
— COMMENT: Democrats say “George Santos ‘deserves chance to make case’, says Republican Matt Gaetz. Far-right rebel backs New York congressman whose résumé is largely fiction but whose support is vital for speaker McCarthy.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/15/george-santos-deserves-chance-republican-matt-gaetz

DAILY MAIL
— COMMENT: Democrats say “NYC mayor Eric Adams says the city is at ‘breaking point’ as 400 asylum seekers arrive EACH DAY – and submits an emergency aid request to Gov. Kathy Hochul to help shelter hundreds of migrants.”
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11635955/NYC-mayor-Eric-Adams-says-city-breaking-point-400-asylum-seekers-arrive-DAY.html

WIKIPEDIA
— All politics is local (COMMENT: What are the leaders of your local Republican organizations doing to elect Republican candidates on April 4? Democrat local party organizations have always focused on electing Democrats in local elections. Consequently, ever-increasingly, local elected officials are ever-increasingly Democrats. I should write a book about how and why the following have become ever-increasingly Democrat: College of DuPage, Wheaton Warrenville School District 200, Wheaton, and Wheaton Park District.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_politics_is_local
— Political consulting (COMMENT: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. Ever-increasingly, Republican candidates, elected officials, and party leaders in Illinois talk and/or act like Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, RINO, and other anti-conservative and conservative-hating political consultants advise them a) to dump the individual responsibility, traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform and b) to dump voters who support the aforesaid planks.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_consulting

January 14, 2023

ABC7
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Several Illinois sheriffs claim assault weapons ban violates constitutional right to bear arms.”
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-sheriffs-assault-weapons-ban-weapon-bans-2023-gun-laws/12699694/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A growing cadre of sheriffs in the Chicago area – in McHenry, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, La Salle, Grundy, and Kankakee counties – have publicly written that they will not enforce the Protect Illinois Communities Act, saying it violates the constitutional right to bear arms. . .DuPage County Sheriff Jim Mendrick is among the most recent law enforcement chief to say he and his deputies won’t be checking to make sure legal gun owners have registered their weapons with the state. The sheriff said they won’t be arresting and holding law abiding gun owners in jail for not complying with the law. However, the DuPage County’s Board president publicly disagrees. She led a vote to ban assault weapons across the county after the Fourth of July massacre in Highland Park. “These are folks that are entrusted by the public to enforce the law. They don’t get to choose which laws they enforce. They must enforce what we’ve written into the code — the General Assembly, signed by the governor, and they will do so,” said Governor JB Pritzker. . .As sheriffs in DuPage County, and elsewhere, take sides, the new gun law is nearly guaranteed to be challenged in court.)
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats crow that “Pritzker signs bill protecting reproductive, gender-affirming health care” and “Planned Parenthood of Illinois said since Roe overturned, it has seen more out-of-state patients than ever.” Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats promote abortion and LGBTQ.
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-abortion-law-roe-v-wade-laws-bill/12697968/
— COMMENT: Chicago Democrats say “City outlines plans to open Chicago migrants’ shelter at school; residents share frustrations. Over 100 residents crowded into Apostolic Church of God for over 2-hour meeting that at times grew contentious.” Ever-increasingly, Chicago Democrats promote illegal immigration.
https://abc7chicago.com/migrants-chicago-woodlawn-james-wadsworth-elementary-school-apostolic-church-of-god/12698228/

NBC5
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “More county sheriffs say they won’t enforce Illinois assault weapons ban.” Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats erode Second Amendment rights.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/county-sheriffs-no-enforce-illinois-assault-weapons-ban/
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats promote abortion.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/illinois-enacts-safeguard-for-abortion-patients-providers/3045184/

CBS2
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “More county sheriffs say they won’t enforce Illinois assault weapons ban.” Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats erode Second Amendment rights.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/county-sheriffs-no-enforce-illinois-assault-weapons-ban/
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats promote abortion.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/governor-jb-pritzer-legislation-abortion-protections/

WGN9
— 4 postal workers robbed in 2 weeks across Chicago sparks concern – Christine Flores
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/4-postal-workers-robbed-in-2-weeks-across-chicago-sparks-concern/

WGN RADIO
— COMMENT: Democrats say “McCarthy says he will look at expunging Trump impeachment.”
https://wgnradio.com/news/mccarthy-says-he-will-look-at-expunging-trump-impeachment/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— COMMENT: Chicago Democrats ask “What were the Lightfoot campaign and White House thinking?” and say “Apparently, they weren’t.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-lightfoot-biden-classified-documents-faa-20230113-recibcjwzrbhdoevykxdr75g6y-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats promote abortion.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-signs-abortion-protections-measure-20230113-ncpldrdjofbh5n4kkovjqveylq-story.html
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats want Democrats to do more to encourage illegal immigration. Soon, Democrats will have enough illegals in America to get rid of Republicans once a for all.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-joe-biden-lori-lightfoot-title-42-immigration-page-20230114-4iohh6fyzfewzaqptoqlykpdla-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Chicago Democrats say “Why Illinois’ new assault weapons ban might not hold up in court.” Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats erode Second Amendment rights.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/13/23552551/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-supreme-court-constitutional-scholars-guns-high-capacity-magazines
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans discriminate against Asian Americans and especially against female Asian Americans.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/1/14/23550672/asian-american-politicians-women-survey-harassment-violence-nabeela-syed-rummana-hussain-column

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Sheriffs draw lines at what they will — and will not — enforce with new weapons law.” Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats erode Second Amendment rights.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230113/sheriffs-draw-lines-at-what-they-will-x2014-and-will-not-x2014-enforce-with-new-weapons-law
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Marijuana not ‘good fit for the village,’ Libertyville trustees say before rejecting proposal for advisory referendum.” Ever-increasing, Illinois Democrats push pot.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230113/marijuana-not-good-fit-for-the-village-libertyville-trustees-say-before-rejecting-proposal-for-advisory-referendum
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Lake County sheriff responds to racist comments in wake of his stance on weapons ban.” Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats erode Second Amendment rights.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230113/lake-county-sheriff-responds-to-racist-comments-in-wake-of-his-stance-on-weapons-ban-
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE: COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats promote abortion.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230113/pritzker-signs-abortion-rights-expansion

HERALD & REVIEW
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Republican controlled Macon County Board takes stand against state Democrats.” Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats erode Second Amendment rights.
https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/republican-controlled-macon-county-board-takes-stand-against-state-democrats/article_72d2e2d4-9358-11ed-a42d-e39d4148efad.html

NORTHWEST HERALD
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats blast Illinois Sheriffs and erode Second Amendment rights.
https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/coronavirus/2023/01/13/county-sheriffs-job-is-to-enforce-law-not-interpret-it/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Paid leave bill heads to governor.” Since I was 18 years old in 1966 and became a part-time postal employee, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious at the vacation days and sick days that I got as a federal employee.
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Paid-leave-bill-heads-to-governor-17715918.php

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— COMMENT: Democrats say Paul Ryan says that Trump is a “proven loser.” Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) have stressed all the losses that Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct have suffered; b) have blamed those losses on me and on my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters; and c) have NOT blamed the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, or Milton Township Republican Organization..
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/paul-ryan-trump-is-a-proven-loser/

DUPAGE COUNTY
— COMMENT: DuPage County Democrats say “Statement attributable to DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy: “I was disappointed to read the statement released today by DuPage County Sheriff Jim Mendrick. On October 25, the DuPage County Board heard a moving account provided by Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering. She detailed the devastating impact one shooter and one assault weapon had on her town. That day, the Board voted to support a state ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Illinois Public Act 102-1116 accomplishes those two goals. As Chair of the DuPage County Board, I stand behind the legislation passed to ban assault weapons. As Governor Pritzker has said, ‘You don’t get to choose which laws you comply with in the state of Illinois.’ And I believe, in DuPage County, we should not be playing politics with state laws.” Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats erode Second Amendment rights.
https://www.dupagecounty.gov/Content.aspx?id=67488

WIREPOINTS
— Forget reading and math. Chicago’s Lightfoot wants CPS students working on her reelection campaign. – Matt Rosenberg
https://wirepoints.org/forget-reading-and-math-chicagos-lightfoot-wants-cps-students-working-on-her-reelection-campaign/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Updated Map of Sheriff’s Refusing to Enforce Democrats’ Gun Control Law
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/13/updated-map-of-sheriffs-refusing-to-enforce-democrats-gun-control-law/
— Cost of McHenry County Jail Inmate Calls Less than Allowed under New Proposed Federal Limit
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/13/cost-of-mchenry-county-jail-inmate-calls-less-than-allowed-under-new-proposed-federal-limit/
— Yesterday morning this story about McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman’s refusal to enforce the Democrats’ gun control bill ran on Fox News:
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/13/sheriff-tadelman-makes-fox32/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Attorney General says if sheriffs won’t enforce gun ban ‘there are other people there to do the job’ Gun-rights groups push for plaintiffs. – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/attorney-general-says-if-sheriffs-wont-enforce-gun-ban-there-are-other-people-there-to/article_8b6d435c-938f-11ed-bf51-3b89f7f861d3.html

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Skokie Fairview school board calls parents’ claims ‘repulsive’ in lawsuit alleging board in league with ‘white supremacists’ – Dan Churney
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/638730501-skokie-fairview-school-board-calls-parents-claims-repulsive-in-lawsuit-alleging-board-in-league-with-white-supremacists

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Pritzker Signs Bill, Expands Abortion Protections In Illinois, Including Gender Transitioning Care
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/pritzker-signs-bill-expands-abortion-protections-in-illinois-including-gender-transitioning-care.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/13/afternoon-roundup-13/
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote abortion and LGBTQ.
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/13/pritzker-signs-reproductive-and-gender-affirming-health-care-bill-into-law/
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “McCombie speaks – AG Raoul weighs in *** State’s attorney takes local sheriff to task for “unilateral approach” on gun ban law.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/13/states-attorney-takes-local-sheriff-to-task-for-unilateral-approach-on-gun-ban-law/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden’s border baloney. With this president in office, there is no hope that our southern border will be secured. – Jed Babbin (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage illegal immigration.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/13/bidens-border-baloney/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden’s deceit follows him to the border – Elizabeth Stauffer
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/bidens-deceit-follows-him-to-the-border
— Curriculum transparency is harder to achieve than lawmakers assume – Robert Pondiscio
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/community-family/curriculum-transparency-is-harder-to-achieve-than-lawmakers-assume

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Illinois’s Dem Gov Cracks Down on Gun Owners With Draconian Weapons Ban. Sheriffs across state vow not to enforce law that flaunts ‘Constitution and constitution of Illinois’ – Ben Wilson
https://freebeacon.com/guns/illinoiss-dem-gov-cracks-down-on-gun-owners-with-draconian-weapons-ban/

NEW YORK POST
— Tiny upstate town faced with NYC-like migrant influx: ‘Won’t take many to overwhelm the system’ – Bernadette Hogan, Jack Morphet and Bruce Golding (COMMENT: How many illegals will it take to overwhelm your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, and America?)
https://nypost.com/2023/01/13/tiny-upstate-new-york-town-faced-with-nyc-like-migrant-influx/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Just as the illegal migrant surge is hitting new highs, Joe Biden went to Mexico — and blew his golden chance to make a deal with Mexico to stop the incoming border surge. – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/in_mexico_biden_had_one_job.html
— In the Spirit of Paul Revere, a Massachusetts Republican Sends a Warning – Ian MacConnell
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/01/in_the_spirit_of_paul_revere_a_massachusetts_republican_sends_warning.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Swanky NYC hotel being trashed by immigrants acting like ‘animals’, taxpayer-funded food tossed in bulk – Vivek Saxena (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs paint illegals as being GOD-LIKE.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/01/13/swanky-nyc-hotel-being-trashed-by-immigrants-acting-like-animals-taxpayer-funded-food-tossed-in-bulk-1324497/

BREITBART
— ‘Amnesty Should Never Be on the Table’ – Cannot ‘Reward People Who Broke Our Laws’ – Senator Katie Britt (R-AL)
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2023/01/13/katie-britt-amnesty-should-never-be-on-the-table-cannot-reward-people-who-broke-our-laws/
— Jim Banks Announces Intention to form ‘Anti-Woke’ Caucus (COMMENT: What anti-woke steps have Republican elected officials taken in your municipality, in your township, and in your county?)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/13/jim-banks-announces-intention-to-form-anti-woke-caucus/

CNS NEWS
— Biden’s Border Disaster Isn’t Incompetence. It’s Intentional. – JARRETT STEPMAN (COMMENT: How soon will Democrats have enough illegals in America to get rid of Republicans once and for all?)
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/jarrett-stepman/bidens-border-disaster-isnt-incompetence-its-intentional
— Turning Point USA Lawyer Sends ‘Cease and Desist’ Letter Demanding MSNBC Retract ‘White Supremacist Cult’ Slur, Apologize. – CRAIG BANNISTER
https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/craig-bannister/tpusa-lawyer-sends-cease-and-desist-letter-demanding-msnbc-retract-white

CENTER SQUARE FLORIDA
— Florida cracks down on companies that hire illegal foreign nationals, won’t comply with E-Verify laws – Bethany Blankley (COMMENT: Republican Illinois Senators and Representatives should file bills that mandate E-Verify.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/florida-cracks-down-on-companies-that-hire-illegal-foreign-nationals-won-t-comply-with-e/article_54fc7d62-9365-11ed-bccd-c30741c981bd.html

CENTER SQUARE TEXAS
— Bill filed to strengthen Texas’ employment verification process – Bethany Blankley (COMMENT: Republican Illinois Senators and Representatives should file bills that mandate E-Verify.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/bill-filed-to-strengthen-texas-employment-verification-process/article_9e930ede-9390-11ed-9105-f73496b2ef41.html

DAILY SIGNAL
— A Legal Immigrant’s Lament: Biden’s ‘Parole’ Scheme Makes ‘Patsies’ of Those Who Abide by Law. – Simon Hankinson
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/01/13/a-legal-immigrants-lament-bidens-parole-scheme-makes-patsies-of-those-who-abide-by-law/
— Why Only 16% of Gen Z Are Proud to Be an American, and What We Should Do About It – Jarrett Stepman
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/01/13/why-only-16-of-gen-z-are-proud-to-be-an-american-and-what-we-should-do-about-it/
— ‘Shameful Form of Indoctrination’: SPLC Promotes Teaching Kids About Black Lives Matter on MLK Day—in First Grade – Tyler O’Neil
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/01/14/shameful-form-indoctrination-splc-promotes-teaching-kids-black-lives-matter-mlk-day-first-grade/

FEDERALIST
— Can Republicans Still Win National Elections? – MICHAEL O’SHEA (COMMENT: Democrats have many tens of millions of illegals in America who can/will use their false identifications to vote for Democrats. Expect that ever-increasingly Democrats will flood swing states with their illegals.)
https://thefederalist.com/2023/01/13/can-republicans-still-win-national-elections/

FOX NEWS
— Biden has given control of the border to cartels – Rep. Mark Green
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/house-republicans-will-keep-you-safe-bidens-disastrous-border-policies
— GOP rep introduces bill to restart border wall construction, days after Mexican president lauds Biden. Over 450 miles were built during the Trump administration. – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-rep-introduces-bill-restart-border-wall-construction-days-mexican-president-lauds-biden
— New House ‘Anti-Woke Caucus’ will push back on ‘wokeness tyranny’ in schools, military, govt, GOP rep says. Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., announced Friday that he will create the ‘first ever Anti-Woke Caucus’ – Lawrence Richard (COMMENT: What anti-woke steps have Republican elected officials taken in your municipality, in your township, and in your county?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-house-anti-woke-caucus-push-back-wokeness-tyranny-schools-military-govt-gop-rep
— ‘Wokeness,’ politicization of the military ‘alarming,’ warns Rep. Michael Waltz. Data from the Heritage Foundation found nearly 70 percent of active duty service members have witnessed politicization of the military. – Kelsey Koberg (COMMENT: One reason why I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old was GAO’s claim that it was nonpartisan. I soon learned that claim was false.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/wokeness-politicization-military-alarming-warns-rep-michael-waltz

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Will the House GOP Scrutinize ‘Woke’ Federal Offices? – Jimmy Quinn (COMMENT: I should write a book about wokeness/wokeism in a) GAO’s Chicago office 1980-1997, b) IRS’s Chicago, Harvey, and Joliet offices 1971-1980, and c) Post Office’s Park Forest office 1966-1969.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/will-the-house-gop-scrutinize-woke-federal-offices/

NEW AMERICAN
— Dozens of Illinois Sheriffs Won’t Enforce New Gun Law – Bob Adelmann (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats erode Second Amendment rights.)
https://thenewamerican.com/dozens-of-illinois-sheriffs-wont-enforce-new-gun-law/

NEWSMAX
— Biden White House Still Ignoring Border ‘Invasion’ – Texas Gov. Abbott (COIMMENT: What have the following said and/or done concerning the invasion: a) your Republican U.S. Representative, b) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), your Republican county party organization, and your Republican township/ward party organization, c) your IRP State Central Committee member, d) your Republican State Senator and State Representative, e) the Republican elected officials in your county, township/ward, and municipality, f) conservative leaders, and g) religious leaders?)
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/abbott-biden-border/2023/01/13/id/1104377/

PJ MEDIA
— Wikipedia Goes After Anti-Grooming Activists – CHRIS QUEEN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/chris-queen/2023/01/13/wikipedia-goes-after-anti-grooming-activists-n1661697

TOWNHALL
— Pritzker Threatens to Fire Police Officers for Not Enforcing Gun Control Law – Madeline Leesman (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats erode Second Amendment rights.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/madelineleesman/2023/01/13/pritzker-threatens-to-fire-police-officers-for-not-enforcing-gun-control-law-n2618266

ROLL CALL
— COMMENT: Democrats say “House Republicans united on border policy focus. Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio has said Republicans will not consider offering ‘amnesty’ in an upcoming border bill.”
https://rollcall.com/2023/01/13/house-republicans-united-on-border-policy-focus/

MSN
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Video of George Santos Calling Himself ‘Anthony Devolder’ Viewed 2.8M Times.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/video-of-george-santos-calling-himself-anthony-devolder-viewed-28m-times/ar-AA16kCa9
— Average net worth statistics by age: How do you compare? – Lane Gillespie (COMMENT: I was doing OK until my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/average-net-worth-statistics-by-age-how-do-you-compare/ar-AA16kc2G

MSNBC
— COMMENT: Democrats say “GOP members, but not GOP leaders, push for Santos’ ouster. Four years ago, Kevin McCarthy set a standard by ostracizing Steve King. The new speaker could approach George Santos’ scandal the same way, but he isn’t.”
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/gop-members-not-gop-leaders-push-santos-ouster-rcna65671

ABC NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “At least 74 Illinois sheriff’s departments vow to defy state assault weapons ban. The sheriffs say they believe the law violates the Second Amendment.” Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats erode Second Amendment rights.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/74-illinois-sheriffs-departments-vow-defy-new-state/story?id=96384352

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Santos’s Lies Were Known to Some Well-Connected Republicans. George Santos inspired no shortage of suspicion during his 2022 campaign, including in the upper echelons of his own party, yet many Republicans looked the other way.” Ever-increasingly Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs and other anti-conservatives pressure Republican organizations to promote candidates who promote LGBTQ, if not are LGBTQers themselves. I should write a book about how the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization have responded to that.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/nyregion/george-santos-republicans-lies.html
— FRONT PAGE: Even a Little Alcohol Can Harm Your Health. Recent research makes it clear that any amount of drinking can be detrimental. – Dana G. Smith (COMMENT: I have never been a drinker. Many, if not most of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are/were big drinkers. I should write a book about them. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on my Democrat GAO superior who took the most/biggest adverse actions against me. He forced me to suffer a $21,863/year pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old. He delayed my promotions to GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13 and stopped me from getting any more promotions. He kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 (1986-1988) of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO. He always gave me unfair job assignments, performance expectations, and performance appraisals. He always turned my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates against me. He always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes. If he had not gone on extended sick leave because of his heavy drinking 1985-1987, he would have succeeded in a) stopping me from being assigned to any audits of IRS in 1986 and b) stopping me from getting promoted to GS-13 in 1986. He disapproved of my demographics, especially that I was conservative, Republican, draft-avoider, Protestant, 100% German American, my ancestors had been in America since 1844, I lived in Crete 1948-1972, and I lived in Wheaton since 1978. He was especially envious of my wife’s income and her job travel that enabled us to stay at many luxury resorts and visit many national parks 1978-1992. He stressed to my superiors that my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents. He hinted/implied/argued/shouted that we had lied about our wanting to have children and that we were just selfish rich DINKs. He disapproved of my bringing with me when I transferred from IRS almost 12 years of federal seniority and many unused vacation days and sick days. He was especially furious that I got almost 3 years of full-time federal seniority while I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969 part-time. He crowed to me that he had succeeded in getting Congress to end that seniority benefit. He was furious that because of my federal seniority that I earned working for the Post Office and IRS, I got a preferred corner office in 1990 and was eligible to take early retirement in 1993 when I was 45 years old )
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/well/mind/alcohol-health-effects.html
— How Much is Too Much? Take our alcohol quiz to find out. – Dana G. Smith
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/01/13/well/mind/alcohol-health-quiz.html

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Democrats say “The top 10 Republican presidential candidates for 2024, ranked.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/14/top-10-republican-presidential-candidates-2024-ranked/
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs call you “fringe” if you are not Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, or RINO.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/why-fringe-figures-are-holding-democracies-hostage/2023/01/14/02f28208-93f3-11ed-90f8-53661ac5d9b9_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Racial Preferences and the Fainthearted Supreme Court. For 45 years, the justices have tried to set strict limits and colleges have ignored them. It’s time for a bright-line ruling that discrimination is unlawful. – John B. Daukas (COMMENT: I should write a book about the preferences that my superiors in the federal government gave their Democrat employees who were the following: minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors had not been in America for a long time. I should write a book about the preferences that the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization have given Republican Precinct Committeepersons who were the following: moderate, liberal, minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors had not been in America for a long time. To give preference to the members of a group is to discriminate against those who are not a member of that group.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/racial-preferences-and-the-fainthearted-supreme-court-harvard-unc-bakke-race-diversity-title-vi-roberts-11673642764
— Chicago’s Newest Union Workers. How do you send a child to the principal, if the principal is on strike? – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chicagos-newest-union-workers-principals-illinois-amendment-1-j-b-pritzker-schools-education-11673534256

FORBES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “House GOP To Vote On Immigration Bill That Could End Asylum.” Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to falsely claim asylum in America. Democrats should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2023/01/13/house-gop-to-vote-on-immigration-bill-that-could-end-asylum/

BUSINESS INSIDER
— COMMENT: Democrats say “We asked House lawmakers about scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos. Most Republicans want nothing to do with him.”
https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-congress-house-republicans-uneasy-reckoning-george-santos-lies-mccarthy-2023-1

ALABAMA
— COMMENT: I was baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran. I should write a book about the following who have used that against me the most since 2000: anti-conservative and anti-Protestant past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders, e) religious leaders, and f) those who I have sued. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.
https://www.al.com/politics/2023/01/harmeet-dhillon-republican-national-committee-chair-candidate-faces-alabama-gop-concerns-over-sikh-faith.html

PBS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are and the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, married, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German American. In my defense, while I am all of the aforesaid and my ancestors have been in America since 1844, all my ancestors have always lived in northeast Illinois and none of them discriminated against anyone. None of my ancestors attended college. My father was the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. My grandfather on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWI. My uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII. My father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F. My ancestors who were men worked in a brick factory, were farmers, sold horses, operated a hardware store, and/or worked in the office of a chemical plant. The women were homemakers.
https://www.pbs.org/video/jim-crow-of-the-north-stories-39877/

PEW RESEARCH
— COMMENT: Democrats acknowledge that “Monthly encounters with migrants at U.S.-Mexico border remain near record highs.” Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote illegal immigration.
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2023/01/13/monthly-encounters-with-migrants-at-u-s-mexico-border-remain-near-record-highs/

CITY OF AUSTIN
— COMMENT: Austin Democrats say “City of Austin to Connect Asylum Seekers with Flights to Sponsor Destinations. A sponsor could be a family member, friend, agency or faith-based organizations.” How many sponsors are there a) in your municipality, b) in your township, and c) in your county? How many illegals have they sponsored? How many illegals will they sponsor?
https://www.austintexas.gov/news/city-austin-connect-asylum-seekers-flights-sponsor-destinations

AXIOS
— COMMENT: Democrats claim that Biden is suddenly a centrist on immigration.
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/13/biden-border-security-democrats

ILLINOIS CPA SOCIETY
— Just 2% of CPAs in U.S. accounting firms are Black – Derrick Lilly (COMMENT: In 1997, when I was 49 years old, one GAO’s extremely few Black CPAs worked for me. To retain him and to advance him, my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer.” They gave him my job and my preferred corner office. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes approve of the aforesaid, if not applaud the aforesaid. According to them, because of my demographics, I should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion big time. I am conservative, Republican, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-veteran, married, non-poor, Protestant, 100% German America, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844. Further, they stress that I did not pass the CPA examination until I was 30 years old and I did not make GS-13 until I was 38 years old.)
https://www.icpas.org/information/copy-desk/insight/article/winter-2022/deciphering-the-state-of-diversity-in-the-accounting-profession

WIKIPEDIA
— Political positions of the Republican Party (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who want the Republican Party to dump the following planks in its platform: individual responsibility, traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving). I would focus on my critics/opponents who are past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders, e) religious leaders, and f) those who I have sued. Would my critics/opponents be satisfied if the aforesaid planks were modified to say that the Republican Party opposes the promotion of dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, erosion of Second Amendment rights, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination (including Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, CRT, 1619, BLM, reparation, wokeness/wokeism), and age discrimination?)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_the_Republican_Party

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What does the future hold for you? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

From what I see spending 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters together and sending them out, the more of the following that you are, the more bleak that your future is: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, heterosexual, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German America, and/or if your ancestors have been America for a long time.

Ever-increasingly, the more of the aforesaid that you are, the more that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.

Ever-increasingly, the more of the aforesaid that you are, the less that Republican, conservative, and religious organizations come to your defense.

Ever-increasingly, Democrats are succeeding in replacing those who have demographics that vote for Republicans with those who have demographics that vote for Democrats.

Demographics that vote for Republicans include: conservative, White, male, older, heterosexual, healthy, non-poor, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German America, and/or if your ancestors have been America for a long time.

Demographics that vote for Democrats include: liberal, moderate, minority, female, LGBTQ, disabled, poor, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German America, and/or those whose ancestors have not been America for a long time.

Overwhelmingly, those who are in America illegally have demographics that vote for Democrats. Ever-increasingly, they will vote for Democrats.

Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative.

How soon will Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs succeed in getting the Republican Party a) to officially dump the following planks in its platform: individual responsibility, traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving); b) to officially dump party leaders who support the aforesaid planks; c) to officially dump voters who support the aforesaid planks; and d) to officially dissolve the Republican Party?

January 13, 2023

ABC7
— COMMENT: Chicago Democrats say “Northerly Island visitor center serving as temporary housing for Chicago migrants. Mayor Lightfoot has asked for more funding to provide for migrants in Chicago.”
https://abc7chicago.com/northerly-island-chicago-migrants-venezuelan-immigration/12692995/

NBC5
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say Pritzker says Sheriffs Not Enforcing Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Guilty of Political Grandstanding.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzker-sheriffs-not-enforcing-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-guilty-of-political-grandstanding/3044390/
— COMMENT: Chicago Democrats say “Northerly Island Visitor Center Serving as Temporary Housing for Migrants.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/local-2/northerly-island-visitor-center-serving-as-temporary-housing-for-migrants/3044371/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “GOP Rep. George Santos Vows to Serve Out His Full Term as More Republicans Push Him to Resign.” To get preference, people falsely claim to be members of groups that get preference. Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, members of the following groups get preference: minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group. Therefore, ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs discriminate against members of the following groups: White, male, older, heterosexual, non-veteran, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about the aforesaid.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/gop-rep-george-santos-vows-to-serve-out-his-full-term-as-more-republicans-push-him-to-resign/3043906/

CBS2
— COMMENT :Illinois Democrats say “Some Illinois sheriffs say they won’t enforce new assault-style weapons ban.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-sheriffs-wont-enforce-new-law/

FOX 32
— COMMENT: Chicago Democrats say “Lightfoot defends cops going door to door to ask voters about Chicago crime.”
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lightfoot-defends-cops-going-door-to-door-ask-voters-chicago-crime#new_tab
— COMMEMT: Ever-increasingly, Chicago Democrats promote illegal immigration.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-group-demands-protections-for-undocumented-workers

WTTW
— COMMENT: Chicago Democrats say “In Addition to CPS Teachers, Lightfoot Campaign Also Asked City Colleges Instructors to Encourage Students to Help Her Win Reelection – for Credit.”
https://news.wttw.com/2023/01/12/addition-cps-teachers-lightfoot-campaign-also-asked-city-colleges-instructors-encourage

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Naperville Democrats say “Naperville gun shop owner says he’s prepared to take on the state over ban on semi-automatic weapons sales.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-state-gun-sales-ban-reactions-st-0113-20230112-3grbpqc6zfhnpjng2kn7ffut3m-story.html
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Kane, Kendall sheriffs sound off on Illinois assault weapons ban.’
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-kane-kendall-sheriff-assault-style-automatic-weapons-st-0113-20230112-kf3ysf5xljbbbbli4duepndkya-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: COMMENT: Chicago Democrats say “Mayor Lightfoot says campaign recruitment emails to CPS teachers ‘should not have happened’ after watchdog launches investigation.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-lori-lightfoot-campaign-emails-cps-20230112-gp6g73firzbflcuxpdw6vwhjoa-story.html
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Turnover and change are backdrop as new General Assembly is sworn in, despite continued Democratic dominance.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-inauguration-20230112-jq7l5oqmj5baxcxujx2xu7qpui-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Chicago Democrats say “Woodlawn residents share deep frustrations as city outlines plans to open temporary shelter for asylum seekers in shuttered school. Plans to repurpose the former James Wadsworth Elementary School in Woodlawn into a temporary shelter for asylum seekers has been met with controversy. City officials delayed opening the site to allow for more community feedback.” In which buildings are your municipality housing illegals? In which buildings will your municipality house illegals?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/12/23551018/wadsworth-asylum-seekers-immigrants-shelter-woodlawn-community-meeting-south-side
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: COMMENT: Chicago Democrats say “Lightfoot apologizes for campaign’s solicitation to CPS, City Colleges students that was clearly a mistake.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/1/12/23552169/lightfoot-campaign-student-volunteers-cps-ig-investigating-inspector-general
— COMMENT: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters promote hatred against Marjorie Taylor Greene.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/1/12/23552656/marjorie-taylor-greene-toxic-qanon-alex-jones-fox-news-kevin-mccarthy-mona-charen-column

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Sheriffs threaten to defy Illinois’ new assault weapons ban.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/sheriffs-threaten-defy-assault-weapons-ban
— COMMENT: Chicago Democrats say “Lightfoot apologizes for campaign emails to CPS teachers.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/lightfoot-apologizes-cps-campaign-emails

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Growing number of Illinois sheriffs say they won’t enforce new gun law.”
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/growing-number-of-illinois-sheriffs-say-they-wont-enforce-new-gun-law/article_5d702d96-92a1-11ed-9a80-d3ffd88ea263.html

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats push pot in Belvidere.
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/local/2023/01/12/belvidere-vying-for-its-share-of-illinois-marijuana-sales/69798257007/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Metro-east sheriffs voice opposition to new Illinois gun laws. Pritzker pushes back.”
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article271088552.html

SHAW LLOCAL
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Illinois sheriffs say they want no role in enforcing state’s high-powered gun registry. About 80 top law enforcement officials issue warning.”
https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2023/01/13/illinois-sheriffs-say-they-want-no-role-in-enforcing-states-high-powered-gun-registry/

FOX ST. LOUIS
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Some Illinois sheriffs refuse to enforce assault weapons ban.”
https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/one-illinois-sheriff-refuses-to-enforce-assault-weapons-ban/
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats promote abortion.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/illinois-governor-pritzker-to-sign-law-ensuring-equitable-access-to-abortion-care/

NPR ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use the Proud Boys to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-01-13/jurors-in-the-proud-boys-trial-hear-the-start-of-the-seditious-conspiracy-case

WCMY
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “State’s Attorney won’t prosecute violations of new gun registration law.”
https://1430wcmy.com/2023/01/12/states-attorney-wont-prosecute-violations-of-new-gun-registration-law/

WTHI TV
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say that several downstate sheriffs say that Illinois gun ban is a “A clear violation of the 2nd Amendment.”
https://www.wthitv.com/news/a-clear-violation-of-the-2nd-amendment-says-several-downstate-sheriffs—-illinois/article_a38f8998-92c9-11ed-b4ee-8fc3471971d4.html

WEVV
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Office of Illinois governor says sheriffs’ resistance to new gun law is political grandstanding.”
https://www.wevv.com/news/illinois/office-of-illinois-governor-says-sheriffs-resistance-to-new-gun-law-is-political-grandstanding/article_a218881e-92a4-11ed-876a-2f7b0484c94b.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Jeffries to GOP on Santos: Clean up your house.” To get preference, people falsely claim to be members of groups that get preference. Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, members of the following groups get preference: minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group. Therefore, ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs discriminate against members of the following groups: White, male, older, heterosexual, non-veteran, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about the aforesaid.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/hill-politics/jeffries-to-gop-on-santos-clean-up-your-house/

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO
— UIC students, faculty and staff can report their experiences by using the Bias Reporting Tool (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs promote bias if not hatred against Republicans who share Trump’s demographics: conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, married, gun owner, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about the aforesaid in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
https://today.uic.edu/bias-reporting-tool/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In an effort to make UIC a place grounded in inclusion, equity, diversity and justice, UIC students, faculty and staff can report their experiences by using the Bias Reporting Tool. The Office of the Dean of Students, Office of Diversity and/or the Office for Access and Equity will follow up to offer support and resources to those who have reported bias, discrimination or harassment. By reporting an incident that was experienced or witnessed, UIC is able to gain valuable information about issues impacting the campus community. Forms can be submitted anonymously.

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— List of more than 170 banned guns in Illinois could grow – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/list-of-more-than-170-banned-guns-in-illinois-could-grow/article_625a072e-91d8-11ed-bf21-475cd58b6a54.html

WIREPOINTS
— Gov. Pritzker didn’t put Illinois over $1 trillion in GDP, skyrocketing inflation did
https://wirepoints.org/gov-pritzker-didnt-put-illinois-over-1-trillion-in-gdp-skyrocketing-inflation-did-wirepoints-joins-tom-miller-on-wjpf-carbondale/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois Sheriff’s Rejecting Democrats Gun Control Law
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/12/illinois-sheirffs-rejecting-democrats-gun-control-law/
— Jan Schakowsky on Babies Born Alive after Botched Abortion
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/12/jan-shakowski-on-babies-born-alive-after-botched-abortion/

ILLINOIS STATE RIFLE ASSOCIATION
— The ISRA is Seeking Plaintiffs. Illinois Law Signed into Effect by Governor Pritzker Violates the Second Amendment. (COMMENT: Plaintiffs should be protected with restraining orders. Have you ever been an active member in a class action lawsuit? In 1988, when I was 40 years old, the lawyer who led a big class action lawsuit that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation sought plaintiffs in all GAO’s offices. I was the only employee in GAO’s Chicago office who became an active member of that big class action lawsuit. My Democrat GAO Chicago office superiors retaliated against me viciously. For the rest of my GAO career, a) they kept me off audits of IRS, b) they gave me extremely unfair job assignments, performance expectations, and performance appraisals, c) they turned my supervisors, coworkers, subordinates against me, d) they assigned me to supervise the office’s most problematic employees, e) they always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and f) they forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997. Of course, the aforesaid discouraged my many Chicago office coworkers who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran from joining the lawsuit with me even though many of them complained about reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and/or retaliation. Instead of joining the lawsuit with me, they “cut deals” with my Democrat GAO Chicago office superiors. I should write a book about the aforesaid.)
https://isra.org/

ILLINOIS HOUSE REPUBLICANS
— McCombie takes the helm, names leadership team
https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2023/01/mccombie-takes-helm-names-leadership.html
— Freshmen join the 103rd under leadership of Tony McComie
https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2023/
— House Republican Leader Tony McCombie pushes for checks and balances in Inaugural Address
https://repmccombie.com/2023/01/12/video-house-republican-leader-tony-mccombie-pushes-for-checks-and-balances-in-inaugural-address/
— Rep. Ugaste: If we make Illinois more business-friendly, we could avoid having to make cash handouts
https://repugaste.com/2023/01/12/rep-ugaste-if-we-make-illinois-more-business-friendly-we-could-avoid-having-to-make-cash-handouts/
— Lingering Public Safety Concerns Start the New General Assembly
https://reptipsword.com/2023/01/12/lingering-public-safety-concerns-start-the-new-general-assembly/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Gun Ban of 2023 – Full Text – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2023/01/illinois-gun-ban-of-2023-full-text/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Springfield Abortion Apostles Expand Baby Murder – Illinois Family Institute
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/ifi-springfield-abortion-apostles-expand-baby-murder.html
— Attorney’s Office – Where She Once Worked, Lightfoot Broke the Law
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/under-standards-imposed-by-the-u-s-attorneys-office-where-she-onced-worked-lightfoot-broke-the-law.html
— Chicago’s Mayoral Election, A Crime in Progress – John F. Di Leo
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/di-leo-chicagos-mayoral-election-a-crime-in-progress.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/13/isabels-morning-briefing-2/
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “HPOP Leadership announced.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/12/rep-robyn-gabel-named-majority-leader-rep-jehan-gordon-booth-will-be-new-chief-budgeteer/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: House Republican Leader Tony McCombie has released her own leadership list…Deputy Minority Leader: Norine Hammond Deputy Minority Leader: Ryan Spain Conference Chair: Jeff Keicher Assistant Minority Leaders: John Cabello CD Davidsmeyer Charlie Meier Brad Stephens Mike Marron Jackie Haas Floor Leader: Patrick Windhorst)
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say: “Growing list of sheriffs say they won’t enforce new law, governor’s office says refusal is violation of their oath of office.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/12/growing-list-of-sheriffs-say-they-wont-enforce-new-law-governors-office-says-refusal-is-violation-of-their-oath-of-office/
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “The Republican leaders’ responses.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/12/the-republican-leaders-responses/
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/12/afternoon-roundup-12/
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/12/isabels-morning-briefing/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Republicans waver on keeping Ronna McDaniel at the helm of the RNC – Seth McLaughlin (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I had a “losing record” as the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois 2005-2012 and as an officer of the Illinois Center Right Coalition 2003-2007. They used that to dump me notwithstanding the fact that those organizations never endorsed candidates.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/12/republicans-waver-keeping-ronna-mcdaniel-helm-rnc/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Texas Congressman files three articles of impeachment against Mayorkas – Bethany Blankley
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/texas-congressman-files-three-articles-of-impeachment-against-mayorkas
— Judge rules prosecutors can use Trump ‘stand by’ comment as evidence in Proud Boys trial. – Cami Mondeaux
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/judge-rules-prosecutors-use-stand-back-stand-by-trump-comment
— Voter ID laws are popular for good reasons – Fred Lucas
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/voter-id-laws-are-popular-for-good-reasons
— Outrage is a full-time job – Becket Adams
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/outrage-is-a-full-time-job

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Migrant Tent Opens in El Paso That Can Fit up to 1,000 People – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2023/01/12/migrant-tent-opens-in-el-paso-that-can-fit-up-to-1000-people/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Sheriffs across Illinois REFUSE to enforce sweeping new ‘unconstitutional’ gun ban, Gov Pritzker sounds off – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/01/12/sheriffs-across-illinois-refuse-to-enforce-sweeping-new-unconstitutional-gun-ban-gov-pritzker-sounds-off-1324336/

BLAZE
— Horowitz: We don’t need ‘border security’; we need to make illegal immigration illegal – DANIEL HOROWITZ
https://www.theblaze.com/op-ed/horowitz-we-dont-need-border-security-we-need-to-make-illegal-immigration-illegal

BREITBART
— Illinois Edwards County Sheriff Darby Boewe Says State’s Semiautomatic Ban Violates Constitution, and He Will Not Enforce It – Awr Hawkins
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/01/12/il-sheriff-says-states-semiautomatic-ban-violates-constitution-will-not-enforce-it/
— Flight Stoppage ‘A Problem of Management’ Focusing on Wokeness over Needed System Redundancy – GOP Rep. Loudermilk (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, promoting those who are the following is everyone’s top priority: minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, citizens of foreign countries, etc.)
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2023/01/12/gop-rep-loudermilk-flight-stoppage-a-problem-of-management-focusing-on-wokeness-over-needed-system-redundancy/
— Sanctuary State California: Gov. Gavin Newsom Authorizes Border Crossers to Police Americans as Cops – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/12/sanctuary-state-california-gov-gavin-newsom-authorizes-border-crossers-to-police-americans-as-cops/
— Blue State Blues: The Pete Principle – JOEL B. POLLAK (COMMENT: Democrats promote Democrats because they are Democrats and not because they are the best qualified for the job. All those who my Democrat superiors in the federal government promoted over me were Democrats who had job-related work experience than I had, less job-related education than I had, fewer professional certifications and licenses than I had and/or were minority, female, younger than me, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America as long as mine had been.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/13/blue-state-blues-the-pete-principle/
— Poll: 86 Percent of Republicans Want Harmeet Dhillon as RNC Chair – BRECCAN F. THIES
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/12/poll-86-percent-of-republicans-want-harmeet-dhillon-as-rnc-chair/

DAILY CALLER
— Whistleblower Alleges Migrants Trashing Hotel, Having Sex In Public Spaces In New York City – GRETCHEN CLAYSON (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs paint illegals as being GOD-LIKE.)
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/12/whistleblower-nyc-migrants-trashing-hotels-sex-in-public-spaces/
— House Oversight Chairman James Comer Introduces Legislation To Bar Illegal Immigrants From Voting In D.C. – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/12/house-oversight-chairman-james-comer-legislation-would-prevent-illegal-immigrants-voting-washington-dc/

DAILY WIRE
— Officials Reveal Alleged Cause Of FAA’s System Going Down, Causing Flights To Be Grounded – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/officials-reveal-alleged-cause-of-faas-system-going-down-causing-flights-to-be-grounded
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Today the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) grounded all flights because of a failure in their old, outdated system. So what was @PeteButtigieg doing behind-the-scenes to prevent outages like this from happening?” Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) tweeted. “Making acronyms more ‘inclusive’ by renaming the NOTAM system from ‘Notice to Airmen’ to ‘Notice to Air Missions.’ I wish I was joking. Wokeism is a disease. Next time, try doing your job, Pete.”)

EPOCH TIMES
— Second Amendment Group Rallies Members Against McCarthy’s First Gun Bill Aimed at Illegal Immigrants – Emily Miller
https://www.theepochtimes.com/second-amendment-group-opposes-speaker-mccarthys-first-gun-bill-aimed-at-illegal-immigrants_4980916.html
— Highly Trained and Violent Provocateurs in Crowds on Jan. 6, US Capitol Police Captain Testifies – Zachary Stieber and Joseph M. Hanneman
https://www.theepochtimes.com/highly-trained-and-violent-provocateurs-in-crowds-on-jan-6-us-capitol-police-captain-testifies_4981400.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A December 2022 report created by Republican members of the U.S. House (pdf) said the Capitol Police Intelligence and Interagency Coordination Division (IICD) should have anticipated better. “Prior to that day, the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) had obtained sufficient information from an array of channels to anticipate and prepare for the violence that occurred,” read the report, developed by Republican Reps. Jim Banks of Indiana, Rodney Davis of Illinois, Jim Jordan of Ohio, Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota, and Troy Nehls of Texas.)
— Congress Must Ban Chinese Money to Our Universities and Professors – Roger L. Simon
https://www.theepochtimes.com/congress-must-ban-chinese-money-to-our-universities-and-professors_4981803.html

FEDERALIST
— Maybe If CNN Hired A Real Conservative, Its Viewership Wouldn’t Tank So Badly – PATRICK MAINES
https://thefederalist.com/2023/01/13/maybe-if-cnn-hired-a-real-conservative-its-viewership-wouldnt-tank-so-badly/

FOX NEWS
— House Republicans call for intel briefing on security threats from ‘open’ southern border. Republicans cite ‘increasing number of intelligence threats presented by the Biden Administration’s open border policies’ – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-republicans-call-intel-briefing-security-threats-open-southern-border
— Migrants are ‘drinking all day,’ ‘having sex in the stairs’ in taxpayer-funded New York hotels: whistleblower. ‘The ones that have all the power are the migrants,’ Felipe Rodriguez said. – Jeffrey Clark (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs paint illegals as being GOD-LIKE.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/migrants-drinking-all-day-having-sex-in-stairs-taxpayer-funded-new-york-hotels-whistleblower
— Democrats seek reparations, ‘national apology’ for slavery: ‘We are moving closer’ The bill makes no recommendation on what kind of payment should be offered or how a national apology would be issued. – Peter Kasperowicz
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrats-seek-reparations-national-apology-slavery-we-are-moving-closer

HOT AIR
— Really unpopular Chicago mayor hard at work staying that way – BEEGE WELBORN
https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2023/01/12/really-unpopular-chicago-mayor-hard-at-work-staying-that-way-n523254

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Illinois Bans ‘Assault-Weapon’ Sales, Forces Owners to Register with Police – ARI BLAFF
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/illinois-bans-assault-weapon-sales-forces-owners-to-register-with-police/

NEW AMERICAN
— Strength via Diversity? Islam Continues Influencing the West – Selwyn Duke
https://thenewamerican.com/strength-via-diversity-islam-continues-influencing-the-west/

NEWSMAX
— State Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Ill., to Governor: ‘We Will Not Comply’ With Firearms Ban
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/illinois-firearms-gun-rights/2023/01/12/id/1104188/
— Self-serving Black ‘Leaders’ Damage Opportunity, Mobility – Patrice Lee Onwuka
https://www.newsmax.com/patriceleeonwuka/crt-racism-antiracism/2023/01/13/id/1104229/
— Gallup Poll: 54% of Dems Identify as Liberal; New High – Nicole Wells
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/gallup-poll-democrats-republicans/2023/01/12/id/1104124/

PJ MEDIA
— The Morning Briefing: Defund Leftist Child Predators in Public Education – STEPHEN KRUISER
https://pjmedia.com/columns/stephen-kruiser/2023/01/12/the-morning-briefing-defund-leftist-child-predators-in-public-education-n1660987

REASON
— Illinois Just Banned ‘Assault Weapons’ Because Their ‘Only Intent’ Is Mass Murder. The law is hard to defend on logical, practical, or constitutional grounds. – JACOB SULLUM
https://reason.com/2023/01/12/illinois-just-banned-assault-weapons-because-their-only-intent-is-mass-murder/

TOWNHALL
— Firearm Sales Spiked in Illinois Before Gun Control Law Took Effect – Madeline Leesman
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/madelineleesman/2023/01/12/illinois-gun-sale-spike-ahead-of-ban-n2618209

THE HILL
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “How many immigrants can the US realistically accept?” Democrats want as many immigrants that is necessary to assure that no Republican candidate is ever elected again.
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/3810356-how-many-immigrants-can-the-us-realistically-accept/

CBS NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Border officials allow asylum-seekers to request U.S. entry through mobile app.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/asylum-seekers-migrants-can-request-u-s-entry-mobile-app/

YAHOO NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “RNC Chief’s Salary More Than Tripled To Over $400,000 Despite Losing Record.” According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I had a “losing record” as the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois 2005-2012 and as an officer of the Illinois Center Right Coalition 2003-2007. They used that to dump me notwithstanding the fact that those organizations never endorsed candidates.
https://news.yahoo.com/rnc-chief-salary-more-tripled-234151705.html
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Some Illinois sheriffs say they won’t enforce new assault-style weapons ban.”
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/illinois-sheriffs-wont-enforce-assault-001300280.html
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Illinois Bans ‘Assault-Weapon’ Sales, Forces Owners to Register with Police.”
https://www.yahoo.com/now/illinois-bans-assault-weapon-sales-135743421.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats crow about their success in promoting illegal immigration. Soon, if not already, Democrats will have enough illegals in America that no Republican candidate will ever be elected again.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/briefing/border-migration-biden-administration.html

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters acknowledge that “Proud Boys ‘did not stand back,’ sought to keep Trump in office.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/01/12/proud-boys-trial-live-updates/

DENVER POST
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use Venezuelans to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.denverpost.com/2023/01/12/colorado-migrants-shelter-immigrants-denver-recreation-centers/
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “Did 4,000 migrants choose Denver because it’s a sanctuary city?”
https://www.denverpost.com/2023/01/12/denver-migrants-colorado-immigration-sanctuary-laws/

DALLAS MORNING NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Abbott says migrants in ‘military style gear’ are crossing border in ‘invasion’ of Texas. Governor shrugs off rebuke for ‘invasion’ rhetoric. Migrants have worn camouflage to avoid detection since long before Biden took office.”
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2023/01/12/abbott-says-migrants-in-military-style-gear-are-crossing-border-in-invasion-of-texas/

MIAMI HERALD
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Homeless chief takes ‘hard line’ on shelter for migrants in Miami, calls it feds’ job.” Who is the homeless chief in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois?
https://www.miamiherald.com/

BLOOMBERG
— The IRS needs billions to make trillions – Alexis Leondis
https://www.lowellsun.com/2023/01/13/alexis-leondis-the-irs-needs-billions-to-make-trillions/

POLITICO
— COMMENT: Democrats say that Rodney Davis lands a “cushy lobbying gig.” When my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old, they succeeded in stopping me from getting a job appropriate for someone with my work experience, professional certifications, professional license, and education. Ever-increasingly, employers want employees who promote Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, that is, who promote political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, CRT, 1619, BLM, reparations, wokeness/wokeism, religious discrimination, national origin discrimination, and even worse things.
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2023/01/11/rodney-davis-lands-on-k-street-00077553

HR DRIVE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “EEOC enforcement plan targets systemic racism.” In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.
https://www.hrdive.com/news/eeocs-strategic-enforcement-plan-systemic-racism-AI/640316/

NEWS ONE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Forty Acres And A Mule 158 Years Later: For The Future Of Reparations, Remember The Black South. To secure the future of reparations for Black America, remember the Black South.” In my defense and in defense of my parents, grandparents, great grandparents, great great grandparents, and great great great grandparents, they always lived in northeast Illinois.
https://newsone.com/4481621/future-of-reparations-black-south-forty-acres-and-a-mule/

DAILY KOS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats, “more Americans embrace antisemitic tropes, and believe more of them too.”
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/1/12/2146925/-ADL-survey-finds-more-Americans-embrace-antisemitic-tropes-and-believe-more-of-them-too

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— COMMENT: Soon, if not already, 100% of all federal employees will be Democrats who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, disabled, veteran, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, those whose ancestor have not been in America for a long time, unmarried, have financial, health, and or other problems, liberal, boozers, gamblers, stoners, etc.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2023/01/governmentwide-chief-diversity-officer-eyes-long-term-plans-to-advance-deia/

INVESTOPEDIA
— Medallion Signature Guarantee: What It Is and Where to Get One – JAMES CHEN (COMMENT: I should write about extreme difficulties in obtaining medallion signature guarantees from banks in the Wheaton area that offer those guarantees. So far, my having lots of money in those banks for many years has not helped much.)
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/medallionsignatureguarantee.asp
(COMMENT: Normally, you can obtain a Medallion signature guarantee at a financial institution where you are a customer. The bank may assess a small charge for this service; fees can range from $0 for customers with solid, established relationships to upward of six figures. For financial institutions with on-site stamps, the stamp guarantee can be provided on the same day provided there are no outstanding requirements or errors. Otherwise, it could take between two and five business days for a review. Because the guaranteeing institution’s assets back the certification, a guarantee stamp is not easy to obtain.)

MERRIAM WEBSTER
— Turn against (COMMENT: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who have been the most successful in turning people against those like me who share Trump’s demographics: conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, married, gun owner, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I would focus on those hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hates a) who destroy those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who destroy those like me who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who destroy those like me who refuse to pander to them, d) who destroy those like me who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who destroy those like me who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who destroy those like me who refuse to give them money.)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20against

DAILY MAIL
— Migrants staying at $500-a-night Times Square hotel on the NYC taxpayers’ dime are ‘trashing rooms, drinking all day, smoking marijuana and having sex in the stairwell’ – with worker calling them a ‘disgrace’ – ANDREA CAVALLIER (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs paint illegals as being GOD-LIKE.)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11629115/Migrants-staying-500-night-Times-Square-hotel-NYC-taxpayers-dime-trashing-rooms.html

January 9, 2023

ABC7
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Pinnacle of achievement: Illinois House Republican Jim Durkin announces resignation.” Ever-increasingly, Durkin makes it clear that he, like McCain, has always rejected many planks in the Republican Party platform.
https://abc7chicago.com/jim-durkin-illinois-house-republican-resigning/12678017/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Illinois Freedom Caucus is issuing the following statement that said: “Leader Jim Durkin is offering all kinds of excuses as he leaves the General Assembly, but the truth is under his leadership our caucus is at its lowest point in membership in a very long time. Leader Durkin squandered money in the 2022 Primary to secure legislative candidates in open seats who were loyal to him and who were not necessarily the best fit for the districts in which they ran, and this proved to be a disastrous decision. We are in this mess not because of our principles but because of our leadership’ lack of commitment to our principles. Jim Durkin has abandoned Republican principles of lower taxes, reduced spending and standing up for our Constitutional rights. Raising taxes to spend more money we don’t have and attacking the Constitutional rights of honest citizens is not a winning message. We need to be united as a party against tax increases and we need to be the party of fiscal responsibility. Jim Durkin’s strategy of offering voters a ‘Democrat Lite’ agenda has been a colossal failure. Our party needs bold leadership if we ever hope to get out of the super minority. Jim Durkin has made it clear he is not willing to provide that bold leadership and is leaving the General Assembly. We wish him good luck on his future endeavors.”)
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Colorado will halt busing of migrants to Chicago after conversation with Lightfoot, governor says.”
https://abc7chicago.com/colorado-governor-jared-polis-lori-lightfoot-chicago-migrants/12674846/

ILLINOIS FREEDOM CAUCUS
— Illinois Freedom Caucus
https://illinoisfreedomcaucus.org/
https://www.facebook.com/illinoisfreedomcaucus/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Durkin Retiring Before End of Session, To Become Lobbyist? (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Durkin is glorified and praised by hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters. I should write a book about how since 2000 the leaders of the following have treated conservatives, that is, how they have mistreated conservatives, that is, how they have dumped conservatives: Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republicans, Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. Ever-increasingly, Durkin makes it clear that he, like McCain, has always rejected many planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/08/durkin-retiring-before-end-of-session-to-become-lobbyist/
— Congresswoman Mary Miller Statement on Conservative Policy Victories in Speakership Negotiations
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/08/take-on-u-s-house-speakership-fight/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement on the historic conservative victory to ensure the House of Representatives stops reckless spending and holds the Biden Administration accountable to the American people: “I promised my constituents that I would fight to change the status quo in the DC swamp, and thanks to 20 members who insisted on change, we can now celebrate a historic victory for the conservative movement despite intense pressure for us to give up and accept business as usual in Washington. After intense negotiations and hard work by House Freedom Caucus members and House Republican leadership, we changed the rules to ensure that a Republican-controlled House cannot betray conservatives the way that Senate Republicans did when they passed Joe Biden’s $1.7 trillion omnibus. With 40-year high inflation and $31 trillion in debt, we must save our country for our children and grandchildren. Our conservative policy package includes: The power to block an omnibus spending bill from the Senate; The power to eliminate waste by making direct budget cuts to the federal bureaucracy and spending caps to cut spending; A balanced federal budget over the next 10 years A “Church-style” Committee to Investigate the Weaponization of the Federal Government, including the Biden Department of Justice; A Southern Border Security Plan; The end of COVID mandates and funding for them; Requiring 72 hours to read a bill before the vote; The power for one member to call a vote for a new Speaker. I want to thank President Donald Trump, Freedom Caucus Chairman Scott Perry, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, and Speaker Kevin McCarthy for their work making this victory for the conservative movement and the American people possible. I look forward to working with the House Republican Conference to stop Joe Biden’s destructive, radical, leftist agenda!)

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— House GOP Leader Jim Durkin Resigning, Says Trump Republicans, 2nd Amendment and Pro-Life Issues “Dragged” GOP Down in Midterm Election (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Durkin in glorified and praised by hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters. I should write a book about how since 2000 the leaders of the following have treated conservatives, that is, how they have mistreated conservatives, that is, how they have dumped conservatives: Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republicans, Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. Ever-increasingly, Durkin makes it clear that he, like McCain, has always rejected many planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/breaking-house-gop-leader-jim-durkin-resigning-says-trump-republicans-2nd-amendment-and-pro-life-issues-dragged-gop-down-in-midterm-election.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In media interviews after announcing his resignation as House GOP leader, State Rep. Jim Durkin attempted to place all of the blame on the 45th President of the United States Donald Trump. “As long as we continue to say that we are the party of Trump and that we have to abide by the party principles in the platform, 100% we’re gonna continue down this path of losing,” said Durkin. But pointing fingers and blaming others is exactly why Illinois House Republicans are in the super minority – and Durkin has no one else to blame but himself. And blaming the former President does nothing but distract from his own leadership failures. In announcing his resignation on Sunday, Durkin once again began pointing fingers, saying, “I hope that at some point in the near future, and I think we’re getting there, that the party breaks its fever of Donald Trump and understands and learns from the past. Some people will never get there.” But Durkin didn’t just stop there. “So I would just say the sooner that the public realizes that he’s not value added to the Republican Party, we can start looking at what this party used to be about. A party that didn’t insist upon this purity test. A party that is a fiscally conservative first of all, certainly, but we can have a fair and respectful debate within the party on issues related to the Second Amendment, to life and these other social issues, that have been dragging us down in areas that we have to compete in — mainly the suburbs and the collar counties.” To suggest that Second Amendment and pro-life issues are “dragging” the Republican party down is an insult – they are issues that make us Republicans in the first place. In the last week, Illinois Review has published several articles about Durkin using his political influence to target conservative grassroots candidates during the Illinois Primary. Sources also confirmed to Illinois Review that the IL GOP is blaming Durkin for the party’s postage discount abuse, where mailers “Paid for by the Republican Party of Illinois” were sent during the primary to viciously attack conservative Republican grassroots candidates that were challenging Durkin’s friends and political allies. Just a few days ago, Durkin was the only Republican to join the Democrats, voting in favor of the assault weapons ban. The legislation “immediately prohibits the manufacturing, possession, delivery, sales, and purchase of assault weapons” with a few exceptions – if you are a police officer or you are in the military. The Illinois Freedom Caucus sent a late night email urging conservatives to call Democrats and urge them to vote “No,” arguing that the Democrats admitted in committee that they did not consult with gun groups while drafting the legislation – including the Illinois State Rifle Association, who plans on filing a lawsuit when the bill becomes law. Durkin remains a close ally and best friend of IL GOP chairman Don Tracy. During the primary, Durkin was a supporter of Richard Irvin’s Republican campaign for governor, despite Irvin pulling Democratic Primary ballots in 2014, 2016 and 2020.)
— GOP State Central Committee’s Rhonda Belford Attends 109th First Lady’s Luncheon Featuring Jill Biden in September
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/gop-state-central-committees-rhonda-belford-attends-109th-first-ladys-luncheon-featuring-jill-biden-in-september.html

NBC5
— COMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Outgoing Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin to Resign From Legislature.” Ever-increasingly, Durkin makes it clear that he, like McCain, has always rejected many planks in the Republican Party platform.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/outgoing-illinois-house-gop-leader-jim-durkin-to-resign-from-legislature/3039792/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Falling short of that goal, Durkin was candid about his hope that the Illinois GOP and its base will see the losses up and down the ballot as an opportunity for a reckoning. “The party needs to hit the reset button and realize what happened again on Tuesday, that we cannot allow the far right fringe to control the party,” Durkin said Nov. 10. “If they continue, we will suffer losses at the same level we did this cycle, last cycle.” Durkin says those losses can be traced in large part to one person: former President Donald Trump.)

FOX32
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Illinois Republican House leader Jim Durkin is retiring on Tuesday.” I should write a book about how the leaders of the following since 2000 have treated conservatives, that is, how they have mistreated conservatives, that is, how they have dumped conservatives: Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republicans, Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. Ever-increasingly, Durkin makes it clear that he, like McCain, has always rejected many of the planks in the Republican Party platform.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-republican-house-leader-jim-durkin-is-retiring-on-tuesday
(FROM THE ARTICLE: He said at the time that while he accepted responsibility for his own mistakes, former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party’s MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the party’s troubles. “As long as we continue to say that we are the party of Trump and that we have to abide by the party principles in the platform, 100% we’re gonna continue down this path of losing,” Durkin said. “Whoever succeeds me, we need to do more to not take these strident positions on issues related to firearms, to issues of reproductive health, issues relating to the gay and lesbian community. There are many people who feel very strong about those issues who would vote for Republicans.”)
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Illinois lawmakers vote to give themselves pay raise, hiking salaries to $85,000.”
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-lawmakers-vote-to-give-themselves-pay-raise-hiking-salaries-to-85000
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Illinois Republican House leader Jim Durkin is retiring on Tuesday.” Ever-increasingly, Durkin makes it clear that he, like McCain, has always rejected many planks in the Republican Party platform.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-republican-house-leader-jim-durkin-is-retiring-on-tuesday

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE OF DURKIN: COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Durkin is glorified and praised by hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters. I should write a book about how the leaders of the following since 2000 have treated conservatives, that is, how they have mistreated conservatives, that is, how they have dumped conservatives: Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republicans, Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. Ever-increasingly, Durkin makes it clear that he, like McCain, has always rejected many of the planks in the Republican Party platform.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jim-durkin-resigning-house-seat-20230108-f6f6lkonprdsnmdlzmz3vhc4im-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: His psychiatric skills, he said, are no longer able to respond to an increasingly rightward Republican Party mindset, fostered by former President Donald Trump and his followers, that threatens to relegate the party to permanent minority status in the state. . .“The politics have changed. The party over the last at least six years has shifted,” he said. “The only way you can win in Illinois is that you’re going to have to just find the candidates that reflect the district. And we should not hold anyone to the 100% (party) purity test that some people in this party expect throughout the state.” . . . Durkin points the blame for the disastrous election results — particularly in the suburbs that were once a cornerstone of Illinois Republicanism — at a statewide GOP ticket led by gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, a state senator who leaned heavily on his evangelical Christianity in his campaign and who was endorsed by Trump. . . “We had some great (GOP House) candidates in the suburbs and collar counties and they were all painted (by Democrats) with the same brush, as being Trump sympathizers from a party of intolerance and extremists,” he said. “The Trump factor and Jan. 6 is something that’s not going away anytime soon. And that obviously was in many people’s minds when they talked about their fear for democracy.” Durkin said he thinks Republicans in Illinois will not be successful until the party distances itself from Trump and acknowledges both his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and his 2020 election defeat to Democratic President Joe Biden. . .“I hope that at some point in the near future, and I think we’re getting there, that the party breaks its fever of Donald Trump and understands and learns from the past. Some people will never get there,” he said. “So I would just say the sooner that the public realizes that he’s not value added to the Republican Party, we can start looking at what this party used to be about. A party that didn’t insist upon this purity test. A party that is fiscally conservative first of all, certainly, but we can have a fair and respectful debate within the party on issues related to the Second Amendment, to life and these other social issues, that have been dragging us down in areas that we have to compete in — mainly the suburbs and the collar counties,” he said. . .A group of far-right Republican lawmakers known unofficially as the “Eastern Bloc,” of which Bailey was a member, chafed under policies expanding abortion and gay rights and also proposed legislation to make Chicago a separate state. “I can’t run a candidate in the western suburbs who’s going to win who is mirroring what someone says campaigning on in the Deep South,” Durkin said. “I just don’t think we should be promoting the 51st state in the collars and the suburbs when it certainly plays well downstate.” Durkin became friends with the late U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona, even serving as his Illinois director in the 2008 presidential campaign against home-state favorite Barack Obama. Durkin said McCain “would have figured a way to avoid” the Republican “mess” that led to the U.S. House taking 15 ballots before electing Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California speaker, and also “would have ensured that on Jan. 6, maybe something different, maybe something could have been averted.” “The John McCain I know would have gone outside of the Capitol and kicked the asses of the insurrectionists and Trump’s as well,” Durkin said. “He’s the statesman that this country needs.” . . .He and Durbin also developed a friendship. . .One of his last legislative votes was as the lone Republican to vote with Democrats to approve a ban on military-style firearms and large-capacity magazines. Durkin, who has long backed various gun control initiatives, said his vote not only represented his district’s beliefs but was a reflection of his years as a prosecutor.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COIMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Departing state House GOP leader Jim Durkin giving up his seat in Illinois General Assembly.” Ever-increasingly, Durkin makes it clear that he, like McCain, has always rejected many of the planks in the Republican Party platform.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/8/23545889/departing-state-house-gop-leader-jim-durkin-giving-up-his-seat-in-illinois-general-assembly
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Western Springs Republican in November said he was relinquishing his role as House minority leader, a largely thankless job as his party moved further to the right and the state moved further to the left. Despite his high-profile departure, Durkin in November told the Sun-Times that he wants moderate Republicans to soldier on. “The state wants people who are more to the middle. That’s why we have a bigger independent voting bloc, because of the extremes in both parties. Extremes on both sides dictate the primaries, and that’s what happens in the general elections,” Durkin said.)
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats a) glorify and praise RINOs and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn conservatives, that is, platform Republicans, that is, Republicans as being hardliners. Conservative Mary Miller says “I look forward to working with the House Republican Conference to stop Joe Biden’s destructive, radical, leftist agenda.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/1/8/23545037/illinois-rep-mary-miller-20-other-hardliners-gain-power-in-deal-to-back-kevin-mccarthy-for-speaker
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Miller disclosed the outlines of the sweeping agreement. Besides keeping the speaker on a short leash, her group will: Have the power to block the sort of omnibus bill the House and Senate — with GOP support — approved in one of the last major acts of the 117th Congress. Have the power to block an increase in the debt ceiling, with an impasse possibly leading to a government shutdown. Create, as Miller put it, a committee to “investigate the weaponization of the federal government, including the Biden Department of Justice.” Miller, a farmer, who represents the heavily Republican 15th Congressional District in southern Illinois, was raised in suburban Naperville and in November won her second term. She has served on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Education and Labor Committee, but she is best known for her activism fighting against abortion, gun control measures and other hot-button social issues.)
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use assault rifles to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/1/8/23544683/assault-rifles-gun-restrictions-violence-mass-shootings-injuries-treatment-surgeons-miami
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/6/23543054/assault-weapons-ban-illinois-legislature-protect-illinois-communities-act-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “State House Republican leader Durkin announces his exit from the General Assembly.” Ever-increasingly, Durkin makes it clear that he, like McCain, has always rejected many of the planks in the Republican Party platform.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230108/state-house-republican-leader-durkin-announces-his-exit-from-the-general-assembly
(FROM THE ARTICLE: One of his last acts was voting in favor of a bill that would ban the sale and manufacture of certain high-powered weapons in Illinois. He was the lone Republican to vote for the bill, which the Senate is taking up before the new General Assembly convenes. . .In an interview with NBC 5 Chicago, he also blamed former President Donald Trump for Republican losses. “The Trump factor went too far, and I believe that that was what interrupted part of this red wave,” Durkin said.)

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Jim Durkin announces resignation from state Legislature.” Ever-increasingly, Durkin makes it clear that he, like McCain, has always rejected many planks in the Republican Party platform.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/jim-durkin-resigns-state-legislature

CBS2
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Illinois Senators still debating assault weapons ban. Illinois state senators called it quits for the night, ending day four of the lame duck session without voting on the assault weapons ban.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/illinois-senators-still-debating-assault-weapons-ban/
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Illinois state reps, Chicago aldermen oppose planned migrant shelter at old Woodlawn school. In order to transform the school into an emergency shelter, $1.5 million will be spent.” Ever-increasingly, Chicago Democrats illegally promote illegal immigration.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/illinois-state-reps-chicago-aldermen-oppose-planned-migrant-shelter-at-old-woodlawn-school/

WGN RADIO
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Biden to visit El Paso County migrant services facility, Bridge of the Americas.”
https://wgnradio.com/news/biden-to-visit-el-paso-county-migrant-services-facility-bridge-of-the-americas/

WLDS
— COMMENT: Mary Miller issues a press release outlining some of the upcoming agenda that the 20 Republican holdouts wanted from McCarthy.
https://wlds.com/miller-flips-to-mccarthy-as-he-finally-achieves-house-speaker/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats push abortion and LGBTQ.
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/state/2023/01/08/illinois-democrats-push-to-further-expand-abortion-gender-care-access/69788614007/

DEPAULIA
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use January 6 to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://depauliaonline.com/61501/ap/ap-jan-6-remembrance-led-by-dems-as-gop-wrestled-with-rebels/

DARIEN PATCH
— ‘Radical Left’ Targets Darien Conservative. A letter containing swastikas was left at the house of a man involved in local politics, police said. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/darien-il/radical-left-targets-darien-conservative

WCMY
— St. Sen. Rezin says bill with lawmaker raises also gives governor pet project money – Rick Koshko
https://1430wcmy.com/2023/01/09/st-sen-rezin-says-bill-with-lawmaker-raises-also-gives-governor-pet-project-money/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Tazewell GOP appoints Rep. Bennett for open seat – Sam Godby
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/tazewell-gop-appoints-rep-bennett-for-open-seat/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois Senate amendment filed Sunday would modify proposed gun, magazine ban. Illinois House Speaker ‘will not accept a watered-down version’ – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-senate-amendment-filed-sunday-would-modify-proposed-gun-magazine-ban/article_6c967668-8fa4-11ed-88ba-1761d7badbdd.html

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Illinois U.S. Rep Mike Quigley: “As a reminder, we don’t know what concessions Speaker McCarthy made to secure those last votes.” (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Quigley demonizes, denigrates, and condemns conservatives.)
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/638620446-illinois-u-s-rep-mike-quigley-as-a-reminder-we-dont-know-what-concessions-speaker-mccarthy-made-to-secure-those-last-votes

WIREPOINTS
— Pritzker gets his $400 million slush fund for industrial policy – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/pritzker-gets-his-400-million-slush-fund-for-corporate-relocation-incentives-wirepoints/
— Illinois Democrats vote for 17% lawmaker pay hike, to $85K, even as their constituents struggle. – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-democrats-vote-for-17-lawmaker-pay-hike-to-85k-as-their-constituents-struggle-wirepoints/

CAPITOL FAX
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Leader Durkin to resign from Illinois House on Tuesday.” Ever-increasingly, Durkin is glorified and praised by hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters. I should write a book about how the leaders of the following since 2000 have treated conservatives, that is, how they have mistreated conservatives, that is, how they have dumped conservatives: Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republicans, Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. Ever-increasingly, Durkin makes it clear that he, like McCain, has always rejected many planks in the Republican Party platform.
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/08/leader-durkin-to-resign-from-illinois-house-on-tuesday/
(The Illinois Freedom Caucus is issuing the following statement on the news current Republican Leader Jim Durkin will be resigning as a state legislator. “Leader Jim Durkin is offering all kinds of excuses as he leaves the General Assembly, but the truth is under his leadership our caucus is at its lowest point in membership in a very long time. Leader Durkin squandered money in the 2022 Primary to secure legislative candidates in open seats who were loyal to him and who were not necessarily the best fit for the districts in which they ran, and this proved to be a disastrous decision. We are in this mess not because of our principles but because of our leadership’ lack of commitment to our principles. Jim Durkin has abandoned Republican principles of lower taxes, reduced spending and standing up for our Constitutional rights. Raising taxes to spend more money we don’t have and attacking the Constitutional rights of honest citizens is not a winning message. We need to be united as a party against tax increases and we need to be the party of fiscal responsibility. Jim Durkin’s strategy of offering voters a ‘Democrat Lite’ agenda has been a colossal failure. Our party needs bold leadership if we ever hope to get out of the super minority. Jim Durkin has made it clear he is not willing to provide that bold leadership and is leaving the General Assembly. We wish him good luck on his future endeavors.” The Illinois Freedom Caucus is comprised of State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich); Chris Miller (R-Oakland); Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville); Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) and Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur). The members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus are members of the Illinois General Assembly who are advocating for limited government, lower taxes and accountability and integrity in government.)
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Pritzker says “Enough is enough,” claims Senate gun bill “falls short” of a “real assault weapons ban.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/08/pritzker-says-enough-is-enough-claims-senate-gun-bill-falls-short/
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Speaker Welch flatly rejects Senate proposals on guns, reproductive rights.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/08/speaker-welch-flatly-rejects-senate-proposals-on-guns-reproductive-rights/
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “The Senate has adjourned until after the governor’s inauguration tomorrow without taking up their own assault weapons proposal or the House’s version, but they will caucus on it tonight. The chamber did pass a pay raise bill, which must be signed into law by the governor before noon tomorrow so that statewide elected officials can get their raises. The constitution bars any adjustments in salaries during a term in office.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/08/and-thats-a-wrap/
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Senate proposal introduced *** Advocates pressure Senators to support House-passed assault weapons ban as-is.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/08/advocates-pressure-senators-to-support-house-passed-assault-weapons-ban-as-is/
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats say “Sunday early afternoon briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/08/sunday-early-afternoon-briefing/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden visits border, sees more money as solution to chaos – Stephen Dinan (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage illegal immigration.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/8/biden-first-border-visit-says-answer-more-money/
— Media engages in ‘hysteria’ over McCarthy victory – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/8/inside-beltway-media-engages-hysteria-over-mccarth/
— Speaker McCarthy’s leadership tested anew as moderates examine deal on House rules – Ramsey Touchberry (COMMENT: Moderates a) reject some, many, most, if not virtually all the planks in the Republican Party platform and b) destroy Republicans who support the planks that moderates reject.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/8/kevin-mccarthys-rocky-road-speakership-raises-ques/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Chicago requests more state funds for migrants – Andrew Hensel
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/chicago-requests-more-state-funds-for-migrants
— Illinois gun ban bill advances, poised to pass before end of lame-duck. – Greg Bishop
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/illinois-gun-ban-bill-advances-poised-to-pass-before-end-of-lame-duck
— Immigration issues to dominate Biden’s ‘Three Amigos’ summit in Mexico – Naomi Lim
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/immigration-issues-to-dominate-bidens-three-amigos-summit-in-mexico/ar-AA166aIC
— Capitalism is the way to address racial inequality – Alfredo Ortiz
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/capitalism-is-the-way-to-address-racial-inequality

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— A Rendezvous With Rwanda? As Americans separate, do we really know the final consequences of what the diversity, equity, and inclusion tribalism truly entails? – Victor Davis Hanson
https://amgreatness.com/2023/01/08/a-rendezvous-with-rwanda/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Why does the GOP elite hate its own base? – John Dale Dunn
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/why_does_the_gop_elite_hate_its_own_base.html
— America’s Border Remains Open – William Manning
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/01/americas_border_remains_open.html
— We really could use a grievance scorecard. – Walter E. Block (COMMENT: How bad is your score? According to Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, and other hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters, the more of the following that you are, the more preference that you should get: minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, poor, non-married, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or if your ancestors have not been in America for a long time. To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group. To give preference to those who are the aforesaid is to discriminate against those who are White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, married, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/we_really_could_use_a_grievance_scorecard.html
— Scandal champ George Santos is now accused of being a white supremacist – Rajan Laad
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/scandal_champ_george_santos_is_now_accused_of_being_a_white_supremacist.html
— Election Fraud Infrastructure: Your Government At Work! – Jay Valentine
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/01/election_fraud_infrastructure_your_government_at_work.html

BHARAT EXPRESS
— Biden criticized for comparing illegal aliens to Jews fleeing Nazis: ‘Shameful and unreachable’
https://www.thebharatexpressnews.com/biden-criticized-for-comparing-illegal-aliens-to-jews-fleeing-nazis-shameful-and-unreachable/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— ‘I didn’t mean it that way’: Crenshaw tries to justify incendiary ‘terrorists’ label for McCarthy holdouts – Chris Donaldson (COMMENT: I should write a book about candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 who painted themselves as being conservative to win Republican primaries, but after they win general elections, turn anti-conservative.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/01/08/i-didnt-mean-it-that-way-crenshaw-tries-to-justify-incendiary-terrorists-label-for-mccarthy-holdouts-1323138/

BREITBART
— Biden Laying Groundwork for ‘Mass Amnesty’ with Expanded Catch and Release Policy – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/08/experts-biden-laying-groundwork-for-mass-amnesty-with-expanded-catch-and-release-policy/
— Florida Set to Take Biden Administration to Trial over Immigration Parole Program – JORDAN DIXON-HAMILTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/08/florida-set-to-take-biden-administration-to-trial-over-immigration-parole-program/

CHRISTIAN POST
— A third of Americans have stopped going to church – Anugrah Kumar (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats succeed in getting churches to push the anti-religious Democrat Party platform including dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, and race and gender based preference giving.)
https://www.christianpost.com/news/a-third-of-americans-have-stopped-attending-church-survey.html

DAILY SIGNAL
— ‘Two Years Too Late,’ Texas Gov. Abbott Says of Biden’s First Trip to the Border. – Virginia Allen
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/01/08/two-years-too-late-texas-gov-abbott-tells-biden-presidents-first-trip-border/

EPOCH TIMES
— Illinois House Sends Gun Bill to Senate. Gun rights groups vow to continue fight. – Michael Clements and Mimi Nguyen Ly
https://www.theepochtimes.com/illinois-house-approves-ban-on-commonly-owned-firearms-bill-heads-to-senate_4969292.html
— McCarthy says the first bill he wants passed is one to cut back funding for 87,000 new IRS agents. – Jack Phillips (COMMENT: I worked for IRS for almost 9 years and I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years. I should write a book about those who have wasted my knowledge of IRS the most. I would focus on a) my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, b) my Republican U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives, c) their staff members, and d) Republican candidates for those offices.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/mccarthy-reveals-very-first-bill-after-being-elected-house-speaker_4969975.html

FOX NEWS
— Chris Rufo scorches the Washington Post for its latest CRT ‘lies,’ paper forced to issue correction. ‘Democracy dies when the media lies,’ Rufo said. – Alexander Hall
https://www.foxnews.com/media/chris-rufo-scorches-washington-post-latest-crt-lies-paper-forced-issue-correction
— Colorado cancels plans to send migrants to NYC, Chicago amid outcry from Democratic mayors. Lori Lightfoot of Chicago and Eric Adams of New York City demanded an end to the program. – Anders Hagstrom
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/colorado-cancels-plans-send-migrants-nyc-chicago-outcry-democratic-mayors
— Biden slammed for comparing illegal aliens to Jews fleeing Nazis: ‘Shameful and out of touch’ – Michael Lee
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-slammed-comparing-illegal-aliens-jews-fleeing-nazis-shameful-out-of-touch
— ‘Three Amigos’ summit we need: Biden, other leaders must get serious on energy, China, cartels. We need an updated Monroe Doctrine that emphasizes North American security and prosperity. – Rep. Michael Waltz
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/three-amigos-summit-we-need-biden-must-get-serious-border-china-cartels

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Chair of California’s Reparations Task Force Says Black People are Really Owed $1 Million Each. Meanwhile, a black activist warned the committee in an interview: ‘Comply or it’s going to be a serious backlash’ – Leslie Eastman
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/01/chair-of-californias-reparations-task-force-says-black-people-are-really-owed-1-million-each/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Governor Abbott Accuses Biden of Hiding from Border ‘Chaos’ with ‘Sanitized’ Visit – CAROLINE DOWNEY
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/governor-abbott-accuses-biden-of-hiding-from-border-chaos-with-sanitized-visit/
— How Transgenderism Stretched the Rights Movement to Its Breaking Point. Its lack of intellectual or moral credibility makes the ideology a much tougher sell than the rights-based activism of the past. – MADELEINE KEARNS
https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/01/how-transgenderism-stretched-the-rights-movement-to-its-breaking-point/

NEWSMAX
— Biden Rebuked for Equating Migrants to Jews Fleeing Holocaust – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/joe-biden-jews-holocaust/2023/01/08/id/1103523/

PJ MEDIA
— NYC, Chicago Mayors Politely Ask Democratic Governor to Stop Busing Asylum Seekers to Their Cities – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2023/01/08/nyc-chicago-mayors-politely-ask-democratic-governor-to-stop-busing-asylum-seekers-to-their-cities-n1659776
— ‘Deflective Whiteness’: The Latest Cockamamie Social Justice™ Race Hustle – BEN BARTEE
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/benbartee/2023/01/08/deflective-whiteness-the-latest-cockamamie-social-justice-race-hustle-n1659852

TOWNHALL
— Why RINOs Are RINOs – Rachel Alexander
https://townhall.com/columnists/rachelalexander/2023/01/09/why-rinos-are-rinos-n2618036
(FROM THE ARTICLE: RINOs always declare that they side with Democrats out of “principles,” and attack conservatives for the exact same reasons the left does; the usual vague claims that they’re offensive, too extreme and unelectable. But their assertion of being principled is a smokescreen. Ever notice how RINOs are always well off, well networked and have been around a long time as GOP establishment? It comes down to follow the money and who they know, but they’re too dishonest to admit it.)

REUTERS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Why migrants are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in record numbers.”
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/why-are-migrants-crossing-us-mexico-border-record-numbers-2023-01-08/

NBC NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say: “Biden makes first trip as president to U.S.-Mexico border as administration imposes restrictions.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-makes-first-trip-president-us-mexico-border-administration-impos-rcna64808
— COMMENT: Democrats want Congress to represent America’s population as Democrats flood America with citizens of foreign countries who have demographics that overwhelmingly vote for Democrats, that is, those who need/want massive government assistance, lack education, lack job skills, and/or are younger, female, Catholic, and/or Hispanic.
https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/representative-118th-congress-rcna64788

MSN
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Biden slammed for comparing illegal aliens to Jews fleeing Nazis: Shameful and out of touch.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/biden-slammed-for-comparing-illegal-aliens-to-jews-fleeing-nazis-shameful-and-out-of-touch/ar-AA166qvL?li=BBnbcA1

YAHOO NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “A new study found kids consuming cannabis at astronomical rates — because the packaging looks so yummy.”
https://www.yahoo.com/now/study-found-kids-consuming-cannabis-161515683.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarian, Greens, Independents, and RINOs illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally. Needless-to-day, Democrats, Libertarian, Greens, Independents, and RINOs should be prosecuted to fullest extent of the law.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/09/us/politics/supreme-court-immigration-free-speech.html
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Biden Visits Southern Border Amid Fresh Crackdown on Migrants.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/08/us/politics/biden-southern-border-immigration.html
— COMMENT: A Democrat says “The Republicans Are Putting Trump Out to Pasture.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/08/opinion/republicans-trump-speaker.html

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Democrats say Pritzker says “Hike cabinet pay to ‘bring, retain great people.” I was a federal employee for almost 30 years and I have been a federal retiree for more than 25 years. According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, a) federal employees are grossly overpaid and b) federal pensions are far too generous. They hint/imply/argue/shout that bad pay and benefits are major reasons why they have never applied for a federal job, but the real reasons include: a) they cannot pass required employment examinations, b) they lack required education, professional certifications, and/or licenses, c) they cannot pass required background investigations, and/or d) they lack required work experience. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who would never be offered a federal job if they applied because of the aforesaid. I got and kept three federal jobs (Post Office Carrier/Clerk for almost 3 years, IRS Revenue Officer for almost 9 years, and GAO Analyst for almost 18 years) a) because I passed required employment examinations (Post Office employment examination, Federal Service Entrance Examination, CPA examination, and Certified Internal Auditor examination), b) because I had required education (high school diploma, bachelor’s degree in management and master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance), professional certifications (CPA, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor, and Forensic Accountant), and a CPA license, c) because I passed required background investigations, and d) because I had required work experience (almost 9 years working for IRS, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $92,279-$104.583/year).
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/pritzker-hike-cabinet-pay-to-bring-retain-great-people/2023/01/08/854049e8-8fa2-11ed-90f8-53661ac5d9b9_story.html
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Biden makes first visit to the border of his presidency amid migrant surge.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/08/biden-migrants-border/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Evanston promised Black residents reparations. Few have been paid. Despite its problems, the city’s $20 million effort, aimed at rectifying decades of housing discrimination, is seen as a model for reparations being considered across the country.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/01/09/evanston-reparations-black-residents/

WALLSTREET JOURNAL
— Biden Bows to Blackmail on Migrants. The administration rewards Venezuelan trafficking with 30,000 new visas. – Mary Anastasia O’Grady
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-blackmail-on-migrants-venezuela-cuba-authoritarian-national-security-border-immigration-11673212207
— What’s in Kevin McCarthy’s Deal With Conservatives. House speaker made pledges on what bills he would bring to the floor and agreed to make it easier to oust him. – Natalie Andrews
https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-in-kevin-mccarthys-deal-with-conservatives-11673188873

FORBES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Abbott And Mayorkas Spar Over Immigration As Biden Heads To Border For First Official Visit.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2023/01/08/abbott-and-mayorkas-spar-over-immigration-as-biden-heads-to-border-for-first-official-visit/

BLOOMBERG
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Biden, Abbott Face Off Over Immigration at the Mexico-Texas Border.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-08/biden-s-mexico-texas-border-visit-turns-focus-to-asylum-seekers

PBS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Ahead of Biden’s U.S.-Mexico border visit, migrants fear new rules.”
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/ahead-of-bidens-u-s-mexico-border-visit-migrants-fear-new-rules

CPA JOURNAL
— Why People Leave Public Accounting. Some firms have an “up-or-out” mentality. – Edward Mendlowitz (COMMENT: Applicants for federal jobs who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran should be advised that if they do not make a) GS-13, $109,732/year, by age 25, b) G-14, $129,671/year, by age 30, c) GS-15, $152,527/year, by age 35, and d) Senior Executive Service, $183,500/year by age 40, the Democrats who run the federal government will waste your career and get rid of you. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.cpajournal.com/2023/01/06/icymi-why-people-leave-public-accounting/

GUARDIAN
— COMMENT: Hate-filled America-hating America-haters say “Biden is throwing migrants under the bus to appease Republican fearmongering.”
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/09/biden-is-throwing-migrants-under-the-bus-to-appease-republican-fearmongering