NEW YORK TIMES
— America holds onto an undemocratic assumption from its founding: that some
people deserve more power than others. – Jamelle Bouie (DIERSEN:
Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred against those whose ancestors
have been in America for a long time, and especially against those who are
Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White,
male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and/or draft avoiders.) https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/republicans-racism-african-americans.html
TOWN COURIER
— City Councilman Robert Wu Seeks Second Term – Ellyn Wexler http://towncourier.com/city-councilman-robert-wu-seeks-second-term/ (FROM THE ARTICLE: Many
of the skills Wu has honed during his day job—as senior attorney at the U.S.
Government Accountability Office (GAO)—have helped him become effective in his
City of Gaithersburg position. “I often find myself in the role of interpreting
ordinances, parsing out legalese when amendments to existing language are
proposed, and, at least in one instance, actually drafting an ordinance,” he
said. “At GAO,” Wu explained, “I serve in a quasi-judicial role, adjudicating
bid protests filed with our office. The skillset is very similar to that used
in deciding matters brought before the city council, including fairmindedness,
the ability to absorb large records and ultimately render a decision.” “A firm
belief that process matters” also factors into both jobs. “As companies who
file protests with GAO understand, while we might not necessarily agree with them
in the end, each argument raised is heard and carefully considered,” Wu said.
“The same goes for my work at city council. Each individual who takes their
valuable time to appear before us or submit written matters has to know that
their views have been heard and seriously considered.”)
MAYO CLINIC
— Diabetes (DIERSEN: Recently, a Libertarian argued that for a diabetic like
me to fail to keep their blood sugar level in control was far more damaging
than smoking pot. He could see that I was obese. I had just told him that I
spend 10+ hours a day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them
out instead of exercising or sleeping.) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371451
KIPLINGER
— Are You on Track? Financial Planning Goals for Every Decade of Your Life –
Jamie P. Hopkins (DIERSEN: In politics, sadly, tragically, the less financially
secure that you are, the more likely that you will succumb and become someone’s
operative or someone’s dupe. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their
dupes are beyond furious that I have a $53,316/year COLA-adjusted Civil Service
Retirement System pension for life, $2,118/year COLA-adjusted Social Security
for life, approximate $18,000/year federal health, dental, and vision insurance
subsidy for life, retirement savings, 915 Cove Court in Wheaton, six cars and
an SUV, no children to support, etc.) https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/T047-S014-are-you-on-track-financial-goals-for-every-decade/index.html
TIME
— El Paso Mayor Says President Trump Called Him a RINO – BILLY PERRIGO
(DIERSEN: QUESTION: What do Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants,
and RINOs in Republican organizations in Illinois do? ANSWER: They discourage
me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out. They
discourage everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. They turn everyone that
they can against me, including those who run the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream,
those who ran the Wheaton Bowl, Milton Township Republican Central Committee
(MTRCC) members, Wheaton City Council members, and voters in my precinct. They
make false accusations against me and demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me
at MTRCC meetings. They intimidate/threaten those who might come to my defense.
They discourage Republican candidates, elected officials, party leaders, and
organizations from helping sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks.
They promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices.) https://time.com/5653918/trump-attack-el-paso-mayor/
WIKIPEDIA
— Negative campaigning (DIERSEN: If you seek a government office or a
political office, you should expect that sooner or later, your opponents will
engage in negative campaigning against you. I am seeking appointment to fill
Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy. Even though there is no chance
that I will be selected, my opponents in Wheaton’s West District are engaging
in negative campaigning against me. At the Milton Township Republican Central
Committee (MTRCC) August 14, 2019 meeting at the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream,
two of my fellow MTRCC members in Wheaton’s West District falsely charged me
with harassing the hotel’s employees. In addition, one of them, in front of an
attorney, said that he was going to do everything that he could to stop
everyone from reading my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_campaigning
(FROM THE POSTING: Negative campaigning or mudslinging is the process of
deliberate spreading negative information about someone or something to worsen
the public image of the described. Deliberate spreading of such information can
be motivated either by honest desire of the campaigner to warn others against
real dangers or deficiencies of the described, or by the campaigner’s dishonest
ideas on methods of winning in political, business or other spheres of
competition against an honest rival. The public image of an entity can be
defined as reputation, esteem, respect, acceptance of the entity’s appearance,
values and behavior by the general public of a given territory and/or a social
group, possibly within time limits. As target groups of public and their values
differ, so negativity or positivity of a public image is relative; thus, to be
successful, negative campaigning has to take into account current values of the
group it addresses. The degree of strictness in practicing the group’s values
as opposed to its tolerance for violating the norms has also to be taken into
consideration.)
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot says she needs Springfield’s help to erase $1 billion-plus
shortfall But the mayor still offered no specifics on the kind of help she will
seek; it could include permission to raise the estate transfer tax, as well as
allowing the city to tax professional services, including attorneys and
accountants. – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: Do you have a budget shortfall? Since
1997, in today’s dollars, I have had a $74,338/year budget shortfall. In
today’s dollars, my GS-13 Step 10 GAO salary was $127,654/year. My Civil
Service Retirement System pension is only $53,316/year, or only 42% of what my
salary was.) https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/8/15/20807416/lightfoot-chicago-budget-deficit-taxes-illinois-state-legislature
DAILY HERALD
— The continuing need to defend our free press – Editorial (DIERSEN: I should
write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 2000 a) to stop me
from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS together and sending them out and b) to stop
everyone from reading those emails. They a) reject planks in the Republican
Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against
those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township
Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against
those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me
who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have
filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.) https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190816/editorial-the-continuing-need-to-defend-our-free-press
— Man charged with hate crime for attacking Hispanic biker – AP https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190815/news/308159944/
— College committed to fair outcome for all – Frank Napolitano, Chairman of
the Board, College of DuPage https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190816/college-committed-to-fair-outcome-for-all
ALTON TELEGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in getting religious
people to hate individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and
countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic,
Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American,
draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Christian-left-is-rising-in-America-appalled-14319103.php
EVANSTON NOW
— Panel seeks tax break for black homeowners – Bill Smith (DIERSEN: Do any of
the 10 who are seeking to be appointed to fill the Wheaton City Council West
District vacancy favor something like this for Wheaton?) https://evanstonnow.com/story/government/bill-smith/equity/2019-08-16/82700/panel-seeks-tax-break-for-black-homeowners (FROM THE ARTICLE: The
resolution said the measures would help “remedy the city’s role in
historical and institutional racism and discrimination.” The resolution
adds that while much of the “wealth and opportunity gap” affecting
black residents are tied to home loan redlining practices in parts of the 2nd and
5th Wards, the commission didn’t want to limit the reparations programs to
residents in those neighborhoods. The panel ducked addressing issues regarding
how the policies might be implemented, “acknowledging that additional
research and data are necessary to create a fair and equitable process and
determine the long-term sustainability of the funding sources.”)
BREITBART
— Donald Trump Rips Democrats for Calling Supporters ‘Nazis’ – CHARLIE
SPIERING (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, if you do not hate Trump, Trump-haters will
call you a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot,
and even worse things, and especially if you are a Trump supporter, Protestant,
conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun
owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in
America for a long time.) https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/15/donald-trump-rips-democrats-for-calling-supporters-nazis/
NEWSMAX
— Cory Booker Proposes Office to Fight White Supremacy (DIERSEN: Of course,
all the employees in this office would be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant,
anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White,
anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German
Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in
America for a long time.) https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/cory-booker-office-fight-white-supremacy/2019/08/15/id/928636/
NOQ REPORT
— It’s time to punish businesses that employ illegal aliens – JD Rucker https://noqreport.com/2019/08/16/time-punish-businesses-employ-illegal-aliens/
— After ICE raids, Koch Foods has job fair, receives hundreds of applications
– Kerry Marasco (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a
qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take
the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat,
minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me
in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or
veteran who would take the job.) https://noqreport.com/2019/08/15/ice-raids-koch-foods-job-fair-receives-hundreds-applications/
ONE NEWS NOW
— We complain, we console – then we cave By granting “unrestricted
access” to a Chicago-area transgender student, a state agency has
succumbed to what a family advocate calls a “trans-cultic assumption”
that biological sex has no relevance when it comes to the issue of privacy. –
Bob Kellogg https://onenewsnow.com/education/2019/08/15/we-complain-we-console-then-we-cave
POLITICO
— Trump vows to revive ‘Pocahontas’ attack against Warren – MATTHEW CHOI
(DIERSEN: My Milton Township Republican Central Committee and other critics/opponents,
their operatives, and their dupes attack me as being “too
conservative.” But from I see, sooner or later, they will attack me as
being a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and
even worse things. How should I respond?) https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/15/trump-pocahontas-warren-attack-1466075
NEW YORK TIMES
— Mississippi Plants Knowingly Hired Undocumented Workers, ICE Says Affidavits
unsealed in federal court after last week’s raids show that federal agents
believe the companies “willfully and unlawfully” hired undocumented immigrants.
– Mihir Zaveri and Christine Hauser https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/us/ice-raids-mississippi-plants.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Of course, to defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters are doing
everything that they can to destroy America’s economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/opinion/trump-economy.html
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Any Economic Downturn Could Scramble Trump’s 2020 Strategy The president
projects optimism about the economy and his re-election chances, but his
advisers are watching markets closely – Andrew Restuccia and Rebecca Ballhaus
(DIERSEN: Of course, to defeat Trump in 2020, Trump-haters are doing everything
that they can to destroy America’s economy.) https://www.wsj.com/articles/any-economic-downturn-could-scramble-trumps-2020-strategy-11565898073
— The Reach of Shootings in America Since 2017 when the U.S. experienced the
deadliest mass shooting in its modern history, a network of victims and their
families has grown – Vivien Ngo, Jim Oberman and Elisa Cho https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-reach-of-shootings-in-america-11565947800
FORBES
— The Net Worth Of Every 2020 Presidential Candidate – Dan Alexander (DIERSEN:
Should the 10 candidates who want to be appointed to fill the Wheaton West
District City Council vacancy be required to disclose their a) assets, b)
liabilities, c) net worth, d) source and amounts of income, and e) expenses?
What if they own pot stocks? What if they own stock in companies that employ
illegals) https://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexander/2019/08/14/heres-the-net-worth-of-every-2020-presidential-candidate/#33a3d13a37c5
FRESNO BEE
— Fresno Unified board censures Terry Slatic amid rising legal costs, pleas
for recall – ASHLEIGH PANOO (DIERSEN: Instead of following its bylaws
concerning censure, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC)
censures MTRCC members a) by giving the microphone to MTRCC members to make
vicious false accusations against MTRCC members at MTRCC meetings and b)
denying censured MTRCC members the opportunity to respond. That happened again
at MTRCC’s August 14, 2019 meeting.) https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/education/article233549787.html
KANSAS CITY STAR
— Overland Park limits what public can bring up at its meetings. Residents
want change – SARAH RITTER (DIERSEN: Those who run Milton Township Republican
Central Committee (MTRCC) meetings a) give the microphone to nasty MTRCC
members who make vicious false accusations against me and b) refuse to give me
the microphone to defend myself.) https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article233957927.html (FROM THE ARTICLE: Fifth
Ward Councilman Faris Farassati is spearheading the effort to implement what he
calls an “open microphone” period at City Council and committee meetings.)
ATLANTIC
— Trump’s ‘Invasion’ Was a Corporate Recruitment Drive Last week’s raid was a
case study in how an industry with a history of defying the law has managed to
shift the blame onto workers. – Eric Schlosser (DIERSEN: RINOs want cheap
labor. RINOs dominate the Republican Party. If Trump imposed E-Verify, RINOs
would immediately end Trump’s presidency.) https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/08/trumps-invasion-was-a-corporate-recruitment-drive/596230/
HERALD NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Bolingbrook board was blunt — no cannabis businesses in village
– ALEX ORTIZ https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/14/bolingbrook-board-was-blunt-no-cannabis-businesses-in-village/av0vrpj/ (FROM THE ARTICLE: The
village of Bolingbrook Board of Trustees voted Tuesday night to prohibit
cannabis business establishments within its boundaries. The trustees voted 5-1
in favor of the prohibition. Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar said he was in favor
of prohibiting cannabis businesses in the village and decried how the state
government passed the legislation to legalize it. “I philosophically have
a real problem with governments which have turned to drugs and gambling to
balance their budgets,” he said. “That’s what the state’s come
to.” The village’s ordinance cited the state’s Cannabis Regulation and Tax
Act, which allows municipalities to prohibit adult-use cannabis business
establishments. Ken Teppel, the village’s public safety director, spoke about
the Bolingbrook Police Department’s opposition to allowing cannabis businesses
in town. He also talked about the challenges posed to police departments in
other states that have already legalized recreational cannabis use, like
Colorado. For example, Teppel said cannabis businesses have been targets for
theft because they deal solely in cash to be in compliance with federal banking
laws. He added that, for police, it’s more difficult to investigate such crimes
without a paper trail. He also talked about other problems like black markets
developing around legal dispensaries, the high potency of the drug nowadays,
potential dangers with flammable materials used to grow the plant, and trying
to develop a test for impaired drivers who have used the drug. During public
comments, the opinions among the handful of residents who spoke were mixed. Trustee
Bob Jaskiewicz was the only “no” vote. He said it was a mistake to
not have a public hearing before holding a vote on the prohibition. “I
want us to consider other points as to why a dispensary would be a good
thing,” Jaskiewicz said. Claar told Jaskiewicz to take up the issue with
state legislators because, unlike other states, which held a referendum,
Illinois “chose to ignore the public” and didn’t ask voters. Claar
said lawmakers were already discussing a possible trailer bill to clarify and
fix issues with the initial law that passed. The mayor also made sure to
emphasize that the ordinance was only prohibiting commercial businesses selling
cannabis and not recreational use of the drug. Trustee Mary Alexander Basta
made the point that the ordinance could be revised in the future. Recreational
cannabis use and possession will be legal in Illinois starting Jan. 1, 2020.)
GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— Recreational Pot Up For Discussion In Glen Ellyn August 19 Do you think
recreational marijuana should be sold in Glen Ellyn? – Lisa Marie Farver
(DIERSEN: The Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) should pass
a resolution against the sale of pot in Milton Township and in the rest of
DuPage County like it passed a resolution against video gambling in 2009.
Republican Precinct Committeemen in Glen Ellyn should attend Glen Ellyn’s
meeting on August 19 and Republican Precinct Committeemen in Wheaton should
attend Wheaton’s meeting on August 26. They should call for banning the sale of
pot in their municipalities. Past and present MTRCC officers should attend the
aforesaid meetings and call for banning the sale of pot. At previous Wheaton
City Council meetings, Bob Cherry, B. J. Slinger, Tim Whelan, and I have called
for Wheaton to ban the sale of pot. At previous DuPage County Board meetings,
Dick Furstenau and I have called for DuPage County to ban the sale of pot in
the unincorporated parts of DuPage County.) https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/recreational-pot-discussion-glen-ellyn
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pelosi rips ‘Moscow Mitch’ at Gov Day in Illinois — but mum’s the word on
Dem controversies U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker to
try and bolster U.S. House candidates downstate on Wednesday as Democrats
celebrated their first Governor’s Day in five years. – Tina Sfondeles https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/14/20805690/nancy-pelosi-moscow-mitch-governors-day-j-b-pritzker
LISLE PATCH
— Lisle To Weigh Pros, Cons Of Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries Villagers
will talk about whether to allow recreational cannabis dispensaries in Lisle. –
Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: Today, Dick Furstenau and I urged the DuPage County
Board to ban the sale of pot in DuPage County unincorporated areas.) https://patch.com/illinois/lisle/lisle-weigh-pros-cons-recreational-cannabis-dispensaries
CITY OF WHEATON
— VIDEO: Planning Session 8-12-19 (DIERSEN: 120+ attended this Wheaton City
Council Roosevelt Road Corridor planning session Monday evening August 12,
2019. The 38 attendees who spoke included Jeffery Antonelli who is seeking to
be appointed to fill the Wheaton West District City Council vacancy. Several
speakers called for stopping any action toward rezoning until the vacancy is
filled. 12 of the 38 who spoke were voters in my precinct.) https://vimeo.com/353500063
DAILY CALLER
— After ICE Raids, US Citizens Flock To Jobs – KYLE HOOTEN (DIERSEN: GAO hired
me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female,
younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because
it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would
take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a
qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.) https://dailycaller.com/2019/08/13/ice-raids-jobs/
GOPUSA
— Hopeful prospective workers flood job fair after illegal aliens removed by
ICE raid (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified
Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.
IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority,
female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966
because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran
who would take the job.) http://www.gopusa.com/hopeful-prospective-workers-flood-job-fair-after-illegal-aliens-removed-by-ice-raid/
USA TODAY
— Job fair after ICE raids: Here’s who showed up for Koch Foods plant jobs –
Justin Vicory (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a
qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take
the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat,
minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me
in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or
veteran who would take the job.) https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/08/12/ms-ice-raids-koch-foods-job-fair-forest-who-how-many-applied/1990473001/
MEDIA POST
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Boomers Return To The High Times – George Simpson
(DIERSEN: How are you different from others? I have never used pot and I never
will use pot.) https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/339082/boomers-return-to-the-high-times.html (FROM THE ARTICLE:
Measured edibles will reintroduce THC to the sex, drugs and rock-and-roll
generation — who, by and large, gave up smoking dope as they had kids and
moved up the career ladder. I am already surrounded by seniors who get high
when they go to concerts, movies or even just watch the sunset. I know younger
folks who microdose in preparation for everything from writing a PowerPoint to
boarding a plane. I am fully cognizant of the argument that you should only get
high on life and that using THC is an escapist crutch to avoid reality. But as
edibles (and soon drinkables) spread across the nation, it will be a huge
improvement over those who abuse alcohol and become unbearably boorish. I can’t
wait to be one toke over the line, sweet Jesus (again).)
GAO
— GAO’s Professional Development Program – Watchdogs in Training (DIERSEN:
Were you an intern? GAO audits IRS. When I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980
when I was 31 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and
subordinated did not want me to transfer, but failing that, they wanted me to
transfer as a GS-4 Step 1 (currently $33,591/year) intern, that is, to suffer a
$60,001/year (64%) pay cut in today’s dollars. They painted what GAO Analysts
do as being a unique “trade or occupation.” They would not have done that if I
had been a Democrat, minority, female, or veteran. They viciously demonized,
denigrated, and condemned the fact a) that I had worked for IRS for almost 9
years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently
$82,579-$93,592/year, b) that much of what IRS Revenue Officers do is similar
to what GAO Analysts do, c) that I had passed the CPA examination on my first
attempt in 1979, d) that I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, and e) that I
had almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from
DePaul. They were furious that I transferred with me almost 12 years of federal
seniority, 30 days of unused vacation days, and 130 unused sick days.) https://blog.gao.gov/2019/08/13/gaos-professional-development-program-watchdogs-in-training/
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— 120+ attend Wheaton City Council Roosevelt Road Corridor planning session
Monday evening August 12, 2019. The 38 attendees who spoke included Jeffery
Antonelli who is seeking to be appointed to fill the Wheaton West District City
Council vacancy. Several speakers called for stopping any action toward
rezoning until the vacancy is filled. 12 of the 38 who spoke were voters in my
precinct. – Dave Diersen http://www.gopillinois.com
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Solving suburbs’ vicious property tax cycle benefits all How to interrupt
and ultimately reverse the pattern is a complex question. Here are two steps
that would help. – ERIN ALEMAN https://www.chicagobusiness.com/forum-ideas-housing/solving-suburbs-vicious-property-tax-cycle-benefits-all
— In suburbs, spiral of decline becomes homeowners’ burden Many in Chicago
suburbs face collapsing home values and soaring property taxes. The predicament
stems from years of business and job losses, globalization and strained
municipal finances. – CASEY TONER https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-housing/suburbs-spiral-decline-becomes-homeowners-burden
— College consulting industry takes off despite scandals Recent incidents
involving parents gaming the system to get aid and admissions for their
college-bound students haven’t quelled the lucrative business. – LYNNE MAREK
(DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always
hinted/implied/argued/shouted that degrees from non-Ivy League universities
like NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT are worthless.) https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/college-consulting-industry-takes-despite-scandals
— Illinois Democrats worry about state census count The local lawmakers in the
U.S. congressional delegation signed a letter expressing concern that officials
are relying on the internet rather than field staff to count hard-to-reach
residents. – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: How many illegals have Illinois Democrats and
Illinois RINOs planted in your neighborhood, in your municipality, in your
township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?) https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/illinois-democrats-worry-about-state-census-count
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump’s Primary Advantage: No Real Competition Lack of a serious
primary-season challenge would allow the president to avoid the kind of bruising
battle that has hurt other incumbents – Gerald Sein (DIERSEN: Republican incumbents
should expect that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs who falsely claim
to be Republican will recruit primary challengers who are anti-Trump,
anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican,
anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people,
anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those
whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-big-advantage-no-serious-challenge-from-within-11565618460
— ‘Stop Mugging Grandma’ Review: Defying the Boomer Bashers – Daniel Akst
(DIERSEN: Are you a baby boomer? While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO
1980-1997, they focused on getting rid of GAO employees who were baby boomers,
and especially those who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and
who had not made GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently
$116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive
Service (currently $165,500) by age 40.) https://www.wsj.com/articles/stop-mugging-grandma-review-defying-the-boomer-bashers-11565651816
CYBER CIVICS
— Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens (DIERSEN: In my opinion, each and every
voter in Wheaton, and especially, each and every voter in Wheaton’s West
District and each and every Precinct Committeeman in the district should a)
learn everything that they can about the 10 candidates who are seeking to be
appointed to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy, b) analyze that
information, c) decide who they believe the best candidate would be and why,
and d) communicate that to Wheaton’s City Council by email at
allcouncil@wheaton.il.us.) http://www.civics.ks.gov/kansas/citizenship/responsibilities-of-citizens.html (FROM THE POSTING:
Staying informed. Citizens have the responsibility to stay informed of the
issues affecting their communities, as well as national and international
issues, and to be active in the civic processes. This includes being well
informed about the issues and candidates before voting in an election, getting
involved in a political campaign or running for public office, or using their
right to address the government through activism.)
DAILY HERALD
— AUGUST 9, 2019 FLASHBACK: 10 want West District seat on Wheaton City Council
– Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: The Daily Herald has published some information about
5 of the candidates (David Diersen, Robert McNeily, Lynn Robbins, Mark Kmiecik,
and Khizar Jafri), but what about the other 5: Nancy Harding, Edward Ahern,
Jeffrey Antonelli, Angela Blatner, and Krista Selvey? In my opinion, the Daily
Herald should obtain and publish at least the following information about all
10 candidates: How long they have lived in Wheaton, how long they have lived in
Wheaton’s West District, their work experience, their education, their
professional certifications and licenses, their memberships in professional
associations, why they want to be appointed to fill the vacancy, what they
believe the three most important issues are that Wheaton needs to address in
the next 2 years and how those issues those issues should be addressed, their
political affiliation and activities, their civic activities, if they would
vote for or against banning the sale of pot in Wheaton, what their position is
on Wheaton’s Roosevelt Road corridor, if they would vote for or against
requiring employers in Wheaton to use E-Verify, and what they have done that
demonstrates they can carry out typical city council functions.) https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190809/10-want-west-district-seat-on-wheaton-city-council (FROM THE ARTICLE: Diersen
is the founder of the daily newsletter Gopillinois.com. McNeily lost his bid
for the West District seat in 2016 against incumbent Todd Scalzo. According to
his LinkedIn page, he is the Midwest regional manager of Turning Point USA, a
conservative group founded by Wheeling High School alum Charlie Kirk for
college and high school students. Robbins, a former Illinois Park and
Recreation Association board member, also ran unsuccessfully against Scalzo for
the West District seat in 2016. Kmiecik finished third in another three-way
race for the seat in 2009. Jafri, a finance and accounting consultant, lost to
Tim Elliott for a District 4 spot on the DuPage County Board in 2016. The
Democrat was seeking his first elected office at the time.)
WJOL
— Workplace Discrimination Protections Now Law in Illinois (DIERSEN: From what
I see, constructively, employers can discriminate against employees because
they are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican,
American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft
avoiders, and/or if their ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://www.wjol.com/workplace-discrimination-protections-now-law-in-illinois/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Bernie Sanders staffers manhandle press at Iowa State Fair – Joseph Simonson
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about how activists, candidates, elected
officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who claim
to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican have treated me since 2000.) https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/bernie-sanders-staffers-manhandle-press-at-iowa-state-fair
GOPUSA
— Internet is silencing Conservative voices (DIERSEN: I should write a book
about those who want silence me.) http://www.gopusa.com/?p=74152
— Elizabeth Warren will tax gun makers at 30% on firearms, 50% on ammunition
(DIERSEN: This would make it harder for poor people to defend themselves.) http://www.gopusa.com/?p=74182
RICHMOND
— Employers need to tighten up on their hiring process to avoid discrimination
– KAREN MICHAEL (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a
qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take
the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat,
minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me
in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or
veteran who would take the job.) https://www.richmond.com/business/learning-center/labor-law-employers-need-to-tighten-up-on-their-hiring/article_9c132257-230a-5802-9dc2-d8e7740b783d.html
CITY OF WHEATON
— Wheaton City Council Planning Session 7:00 PM, Monday, August 12, 2019
AGENDA: Roosevelt Road Corridor (DIERSEN: Wheaton is DuPage County’s County
Seat. DuPage County has more residents than five states. Will all the
applicants to be appointed to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy
attend this session? How many of the 449 members of the “Concerned
Citizens – Rezoning Roosevelt Road” public Facebook group will a) attend
this session and b) want to speak at this session? The Roosevelt Road Corridor
is entirely in Wheaton’s West and East Districts. Will the Facebook group vote
to endorse one of the 10 applicants to be appointed to fill Wheaton’s West
District City Council vacancy? Will the group vote to urge Wheaton’s City
Council to ban the sale of pot in Wheaton? If the sale of pot is allowed in
Wheaton, would pot shops be allowed in the Roosevelt Road Corridor?) https://www.wheaton.il.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=261 https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122019-1227
CBS NEWS
— Gillibrand pledges to direct Justice Department to “infiltrate”
white supremacist groups (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrat,
Libertarian, and Green infiltration of religious, conservative, and Republican
organizations. The more infiltrated that they are, the less that they work
against the promotion of a) gambling, booze, pot, and other vices, b)
dependency on government, c) dependency on charity, d) LGBTQ activity, e)
abortion, f) mass/illegal immigration, g) abolition of First and Second
Amendment rights, h) patronage, i) political affiliation discrimination, j)
reverse discrimination, k) age discrimination, l) retaliation, and/or k) the
rest of the planks in the Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green party
platforms.) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kirsten-gillibrand-on-face-the-nation-pledges-to-instruct-justice-department-to-infiltrate-white-supremacist-groups/
FORBES
— What Really Keeps The Best Employees At Their Companies? – John Hall
(DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years,
political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination (Affirmative
Action, Diversity, and Inclusion), and veterans preference gave my superiors,
supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who had the following demographics
tremendous incentives to stay: Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or
veteran. They saw how the federal government uses the aforesaid and up-or-out
to get rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran
who do not make GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040)
by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service
(currently $165,500) by age 40.) https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnhall/2019/08/11/what-really-keeps-the-best-employees-at-their-companies/#100ce36e38f2
DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Lombard Plan
Commission hereby provides notice that a public hearing will be conducted to
consider the following petition: The petitioner, the Village of Lombard, is
requesting text amendments to the following Section of Village Code, and other
relevant sections for clarity: 1.Amend Section 155.412(B) of the Village Code
to add “Cannabis Dispensing Facility operated in strict compliance with
State law applicable thereto” to the list of permitted uses in the O
Office District… https://marketplace.dailyherald.com/il/legals/notice-of-public-hearing-the-v/AC1E05A413c17075BFcK3h5C208B
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How a top chicken company cut off black farmers, one by one A USDA
investigator found Park Ridge-based Koch Foods violated a law governing meat
companies’ business practices. But the Trump administration has cut back
enforcing the law, and Koch hasn’t faced any penalty. – ISAAC ARNSDORF https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/how-top-chicken-company-cut-black-farmers-one-one
ALTON TELEGRAPH
— $20 million in state funding available for 2020 Census (DIERSEN: Illinois
Democrats and Illinois RINOs a) illegally encourage citizens of foreign
countries to illegally come to Illinois illegally and b) encourage those
illegals to be counted in the census. How many illegals have Democrats and
RINOs put in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your
township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?) https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/20-million-in-state-funding-available-for-2020-14294893.php
— MARCH 26, 2017 FLASHBACK: Lynn Robbins For Wheaton City
Council, West District: Patch Candidate Profile She is a construction project manager running
for Wheaton City Council, West District – Patrick Martin
WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Europe Poised to Put Warning Labels on Jewish-Made Products Legal decision
reminiscent of Holocaust-era boycotts of Jews – Adam Kredo (DIERSEN: Who
boycotts you? I should write a book about individuals, organizations,
companies, and governments in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s
West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in
Illinois who boycott me. They disapprove, despise, if not hate my demographics:
Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri
Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male,
old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, German American, federal retiree,
draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.) https://freebeacon.com/national-security/europe-poised-to-put-warning-labels-on-jewish-made-products/
NEW YORK TIMES
— May the SoulCycle Boycott Make Democracy Better – Editorial (DIERSEN: Who
boycotts you? I should write a book about individuals, organizations,
companies, and governments in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s
West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in
Illinois who boycott me. They disapprove, despise, if not hate my demographics:
Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri
Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male,
old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, German American, federal retiree,
draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.) https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/opinion/soulcycle-equinox-trump-castro.html
BLOOMBERG
— Slavery Reparations Draws 2020 Democrats as Race Rises as Issue – Jarrell
Dillard (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who hints/implies/argues/shouts the most that
others should pay reparations? ANSWER: Those who are anti-Trump,
anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican,
anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people,
anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those
whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-10/slavery-reparations-draws-2020-democrats-as-race-rises-as-issue
WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— Can Journalism Be Saved From the Tech Giants? A leading House Democrat has a
plan. – Grace Gedye (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the “tech giants”
are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic,
anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people,
anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders,
and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) https://washingtonmonthly.com/2019/08/09/can-journalism-be-saved-from-the-tech-giants/
IRISH CENTRAL
— 71% of IrishCentral readers say President Trump is inciting hatred in
America. (DIERSEN: What percent of the following groups “say President
Trump is inciting hatred in America:” those who are Trump supporters,
Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older,
non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in
America for a long time?) https://www.irishcentral.com/news/politics/trump-inciting-hate-america
LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Democrats use Iowa event to attack Trump, not one another – AP (DIERSEN: If
a candidate forum was held for Wheaton West District candidates, which
candidates would attack me? They would be the candidates who a) want pot to be
sold in Wheaton, b) oppose any kind of zoning changes on Roosevelt Road, c)
reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican
Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, d)
reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against
video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, e)
focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, f)
represent defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or g) are operatives or
dupes for the aforesaid.) https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2019-08-09/democrats-use-iowa-event-to-attack-trump-not-each-other
NEWS PRESS
— JUNE 22, 2018 FLASHBACK: The News-Press will vet candidates, dissect issues
but stop endorsing – Tom Hayden (DIERSEN: How deeply will the Daily Herald,
Suburban Life, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, etc. vet (questionnaires,
background checks and interviews) the 10 candidates to be appointed to fill the
Wheaton City Council West District vacancy? Will the aforesaid newspapers a)
conduct candidate forums and/or b) endorse one of those 10 candidates? What
endorsement criteria will they use?) https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2018/06/22/news-press-vet-candidates-dissect-issues-but-stop-endorsing/722444002/ (FROM THE ARTICLE: Two
weeks ago, the News-Press asked the community to weigh in on our process of
endorsing political candidates. The question was: To endorse or not to endorse?
The feedback was voluminous and passionate. Thirty-eight people wrote to say we
should stop endorsing candidates in various city, county, state and federal
races and 35 said we should continue. A common theme in most of the responses
was an appreciation for our diligence in vetting the candidates through
questionnaires, background checks and interviews. They wanted the information
to help them decide on whom should get their vote. We agree the most important
part of what we do — and we do it better than most — is going in-depth with the
candidates on the issues. Getting specific answers to and solutions for some of
our most critical issues, like water quality and the environment, affordable
and attainable housing, the mental health and opioid crisis, how to improve
education and build new schools, mean the most to people. That same information
also was vital for us in endorsing candidates.)
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Questions to ask candidates who want to fill Wheaton’s West District City
Council vacancy – Dave Diersen http://www.gopillinois.com
Why do you wish to be considered for an appointment to fill this
vacancy, please elaborate?
In your opinion, what are the three most important issues that
Wheaton needs to address in the next 2 years and how should those issues be
addressed, please elaborate?
What is your political affiliation, that is, what was the most
recent primary ballot that you cast – Republican
or Democrat, and what other actions have you taken that evidence your political
affiliation, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against banning the sale of pot in Wheaton, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against requiring employers in Wheaton to use E-Verify, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote dependency on government, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote dependency on charity, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote LGBTQ activity, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote abortion, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote mass/illegal immigration, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote vices including booze, gambling, and pot, please
elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote diminishment of First Amendment rights, please
elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote diminishment of Second Amendment rights, please
elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote patronage, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote political affiliation discrimination, please
elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote reverse discrimination, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or
against measures that promote age discrimination, please elaborate?
What is your position on Wheaton’s East Roosevelt Road Corridor
Market Study/Comprehensive Plan Amendment, please elaborate?
How long have you lived in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in
Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois?
Since you have lived in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in
Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois, what you done that demonstrates
that you want the aforesaid to be prosperous and safe, please elaborate?
What is your work experience and how would it help you serve on
the City Council, please elaborate?
What is your education and how would it help you serve on the City
Council, please elaborate?
What are your professional certifications and licenses and how
would they help you serve on the City Council, please elaborate?
What professional associations are you a member of and how would
those memberships help you serve on the City Council, please elaborate?
If asked who would provide you with references, please elaborate?
How would you characterize your relationships with the following:
a) Wheaton’s mayor, City Council members, City Attorney, City Manager,
Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, City Planner,
City Engineer, etc.; b) Illinois officials including Amy Grant; c) DuPage
County officials including Robert Berlin, Fred Bucholz, Daniel Cronin, Pete
DiCaianni, Grant Eckhoff, Timothy Elliott, Robert Grogan, Gwen Henry, Richard
Jorgensen, Christopher Kachiroubas, Jean Kaczmarek, Robert Larsen, Paula
McGowen, James Mendrick, Al Murphy, Sean Noonan, Jeffrey Redick, Darlene
Ruscitti, Timothy Whelan, and Jim Zay; d) Milton Township officials including
Sal Falbo, Chris Heidorn, Gail Hinkle, Marty Keller, Chris LeVan, Gary
Muehlfelt, David Molitor, John Monino, and Yada Nathwani; e) Wheaton Park
District officials including Michael Benard; f) School District 200 officials;
g) College of DuPage officials including Annette Corrigan, Christine Fenne,
Heidi Holan, and Frank Napolitano, please elaborate?
Do the aforesaid take/return your phone calls, please elaborate?
How would you characterize your relationships with West District
Precinct Committeemen including Joseph Caruso, Dave Diersen, Arthur Grant,
Ralph Hinkle, Marty Keller, Robert Krzyzewski, Robert Larsen, Robert McNeily,
Ronald Menna, Elizabeth Tatro, Mark Thomas, and Herbert Wehling, please
elaborate?
Do the aforesaid take/return your phone calls, please elaborate?
Have you ever been elected to or appointed to a government and
political office, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever been arrested, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever pled guilty to crime or been convicted of a crime,
and if so, please elaborate?
Do you have any health problems that might impact your service on
the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?
Do you have any financial problems that might impact your service
on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?
Approximately, how much time per week do you have available to
devote to City Council duties?
Have you been a plaintiff or defendant in any litigation, and if
so, please elaborate?
Have you ever been delinquent with any type of taxes, and if so,
please elaborate?
Would you have any financial or other type of conflict of interest
if you served on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever filed bankruptcy, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever been fired, forced to resign, or forced to retire
from a job, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever done anything that submits you to blackmail, and if
so, please elaborate?
What demonstrates that if appointed, you will not be manipulated
or dominated, for example, that you are financially secure, please elaborate?
The following are typical city council functions (https://www.nlc.org/city-councils)
What experience do you have doing each of the following, please elaborate?
Review and approve the annual budget;
Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities;
Oversee performance of the local public employees;
Oversee effectiveness of programs;
Establish tax rates;
Enter into legal contracts;
Borrow funds;
Pass ordinances and resolutions;
Modify the city’s charter;
Regulate land use through zoning laws;
Regulate business activity through licensing and regulations;
Regulate public health and safety;
Exercise the power of eminent domain;
Communicate policies and programs to residents;
Respond to constituent needs and complaints; and
Represent the community to other levels of government.
CITY OF WHEATON
— Applications Received for West District Council Seat (DIERSEN: If you care
about Wheaton, if you want to live in Wheaton, if you live and/or work in
Wheaton, if you want Wheaton to continue to be family friendly, and especially
if you live in Wheaton’s West District, you should ASAP want to a) find out everything
that you can about the 10 candidates, b) analyze that information, c) determine
who you believe the top 1, 2, or 3 candidates should be, and d) email your
recommendation to Wheaton’s City Council at allcouncil@wheaton.il.us along with
the reasons for your recommendation. Wheaton West District residents should
have the right to know not only the applicants’ names, but a) how long they
have lived in the city and in the district, b) why they want to be appointed to
fill the vacancy, c) what they believe the most important issues are that the
city needs to address, d) what their opinion is on how those issues could be
addressed, e) will they vote for or against selling pot in Wheaton, f) what
their work experience is, g) what their education is, h) what professional
certifications and licenses are, and i) what experience do they have carrying
out typical city council functions: Review and approve the annual budget;
Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities; Oversee performance
of the local public employees; Oversee effectiveness of programs; Establish tax
rates; Enter into legal contracts; Borrow funds; Pass ordinances and
resolutions; Modify the city’s charter; Regulate land use through zoning laws;
Regulate business activity through licensing and regulations; Regulate public
health and safety; Exercise the power of eminent domain; Communicate policies
and programs to residents; Respond to constituent needs and complaints; and
Represent the community to other levels of government. (SEE: https://www.nlc.org/city-councils)
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=277 (FROM THE PRESS RELEASE:
On Aug. 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. the City of Wheaton closed the application process
for the vacant West District City Council seat. Applications were received from
the following 10 individuals: Nancy
Harding, Edward Ahern, Jeffrey Antonelli, Robert McNeily, Lynn Robbins, Mark
Kmiecik, Angela Blatner, David Diersen, Khizar Jafri, and Krista Selvey. The City Council will
review the applications received over the next several days and make a
recommendation for appointment to the vacant seat. Please direct any questions
to the City Clerk, Sharon Barrett-Hagen at 630-260-2012.)
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— First payments made to workers owed back step raises – Doug Finke (DIERSEN:
Since 1966 when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and
their dupes have been furious that while I worked for the federal government, I
got a) step increases, b) promoted in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1986, and c) cost
of living adjustments.) https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190808/first-payments-made-to-workers-owed-back-step-raises
WIFR
— New law eliminates basic skills test for Illinois teachers (DIERSEN: What
tests have you passed? I passed a) the CPA examination on my first attempt in
1979 when I was 30 years old, b) the Certified Internal Auditor examination on
my first attempt in 1981, c) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree
in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997, d) all the tests necessary
to earn a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, e) all the tests
necessary to earn a master’s degree in business from Loyola in 1976, f) all the
tests necessary to earn a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, g)
the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, and h) the Post Office
employment examination in 1966.) https://www.wifr.com/content/news/New-law-eliminates-basic-skills-test-for-Illinois-teachers-528235591.html
DAILY LINE
— Foxx challenger Conway to skip Cook County Dem slating, calls for ‘open
primary’ – Alex Nitkin (DIERSEN: If Republican county and township organizations
slated candidates for Republican Precinct Committeeman, would the Milton
Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) slate me for Precinct 9? I should
write a book about those who would hint/imply/argue/shout that MTRCC should NOT
slate me. They a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the
Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support
those planks, b) reject the MTRCC resolution against video gambling and work
against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those
like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits
that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.) http://thedailyline.net/chicago/08/09/2019/foxx-challenger-conway-to-skip-cook-county-dem-slating-calls-for-open-primary/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘I will not be intimidated’: McConnell fires back at activists over protests
– Hunter Lovell (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who a) intimidate
voters in my precinct, b) intimidate those who read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails,
c) intimidate Republican Precinct Committeemen in DuPage County, and especially
in Milton Township, and d) intimidate Republican activists, elected officials,
party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, Glen
Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and in Illinois.) https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/i-will-not-be-intimidated-mcconnell-fires-back-at-activists-over-protests
— Biden tells supporters: ‘Poor kids are just as bright and talented as white
kids’ – Zachary Halaschak https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-gaffes-pile-up-poor-kids-are-just-as-bright-as-white-kids
NEW YORK TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: ‘The Squad’ Is the Future of the Democratic Party You
can credit social movements for that. – Barbara Ransby https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/opinion/the-squad-democrats.html
— Trump’s Opponents Want to Name His Big Donors. His Supporters Say It’s
Harassment. – Katie Rogers and Annie Karni (DIERSEN: Thankfully, I have enough
time and money that I do not need/want donors for what I do as your GOPUSA
Illinois Editor. My critics/opponents have made it very clear that they would viciously
destroy anyone who might give me money. I should write a book about my
critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.) https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/us/politics/castro-trump-donors.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/world/americas/ciudad-juarez-mexico-migrants.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/opinion/el-paso-trump-racism.html
— Fact Check: Tucker Carlson Falsely Calls White Supremacy a ‘Hoax’ – Emily S.
Rueb and Derrick Bryson Taylor (DIERSEN: Instead of “hoax,” Carlson
should have said “overstated.” How many White supremacists do
Democrats say are in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality,
in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? Can/will the Democrats
name them? Of course, those who are called White supremacists should sue those
who call them White supremacists. Should I survey the Democrats in my precinct
and ask them which residents in my precinct they say are White
supremacists?) https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/business/media/tucker-carlson-white-supremacy.html
BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Should Worry About His
Disapproval Rating.” I should survey all the voters in my precinct to get
my approval/disapproval ratings. I would ask them to disclose on who and on
what they base their opinion of me on. I have been the Republican Precinct
Committeeman for the west half of my precinct since 1999 and for the east half
since 2015. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-08-07/donald-trump-should-worry-about-his-disapproval-rating
FORBES
— African-Americans Always Fare Worse In Labor Market, Even When It is Good –
Christian Weller (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their
dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post
Office should have hired an African-American in 1966, b) that the Post Office
should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that an African-American could
have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired an African-American
in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted African-Americans in
1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired an
African-American in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted an
African-American in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much
sooner than it did so that an African-American could have my job and my
preferred corner office. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their
dupes view the federal government as being a “dumping ground” for
inferior people.) https://www.forbes.com/sites/christianweller/2019/08/09/african-americans-always-fare-worse-in-labor-market-even-when-it-is-good/#2be570467cab
FORT BEND HERALD
— Public comments at meetings to stay the same – Averil Gleason https://www.fbherald.com/public-comments-at-meetings-to-stay-the-same/article_c75adae2-aa79-5c4b-9fb6-e51c30d69864.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Rosenberg resident Delia Villarreal said citizens should
have the right to express themselves. “You were voted (on council) to hear the
concerns (of the people),” she said. “It’s the price you have to pay. You asked
to run for city council. We got you up there. If you don’t like it, then you
shouldn’t run for city council.”)
ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
— Need or desire keeping record number of older workers on the job –
Christopher Quinn (DIERSEN: I should write a book about forced early
retirement. Democrats run the federal government. They want everyone to know
that they waste the careers of and get rid of federal employees who are
Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they did not promote to GS-13
(currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15
(currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently
$165,500) by age 40.) https://www.ajc.com/news/need-desire-keeping-record-number-older-workers-the-job/qYde0ZBZr3SpTODqyFBViL/
INC
— A Survey of 1,003 People Shows Millennials Lie on Resumes 5 Times More Often
Than Baby Boomers Gen Z lies seven times more often. – Minda Zetlin https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/millennials-gen-z-lie-on-resumes-more-than-baby-boomers.html (FROM THE ARTICLE: But
apparently, the younger you are, the likelier you are to be untruthful, at
least when applying for a job. Eleven percent of Millennials said they had lied
on their résumés, and 14 percent of Gen Z respondents said they’d done it. Only
2 percent of Baby Boomers said they’d ever lied on a résumé. And they don’t
feel bad about it. While 54 percent of men and 42 percent of women who lied in
all age groups felt guilty about doing so, only 27 percent of Millennials did.
The difference may be changing attitudes about employment and employers.)
ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
— Don’t Make Risky Assumptions – Ken O’Quinn (DIERSEN: What assumptions do you
make about those who read what you write? The only legitimate reason to read
GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails is to get information to help defend and advance
conservative Republican principles. Nevertheless, I have always been fully
aware that some read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to get information to help them
dismiss, discredit, belittle, badmouth, intimidate, insult, demonize,
denigrate, and/or condemn me. I should write a book those who read GOPUSA
ILLINOIS emails to get information to help them dismiss, discredit, belittle,
badmouth, intimidate, insult, demonize, denigrate, and/or condemn me.) https://www.td.org/insights/dont-make-risky-assumptions
STANDARD MEDIA
— Do you need a higher degree or is work experience sufficient? – Nancy
Nzalambi (DIERSEN: According to this article, “A degree earned 20 years
ago may be useless now.” Of course, my critics/opponents stress that all
my education, paid work experience, professional certifications, and professional
license are at least 21 years old.) https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2001334657/do-you-need-a-higher-degree-or-is-work-experience-sufficient (FROM THE ARTICLE:
Employers are lured by your work experience, but you must have the relevant
experience to appeal to them more. Work experience should highly relate with
the job that you are looking for. Your experience has to show some aspect of
growth. You are more marketable when there are quantifiable results from the
time and effort you put into work.)
BROOKLYN PAPER
— There is a biblical saying. “Do unto others as you would have done unto you.”
– STEPHANIE THOMPSON (DIERSEN: How do people treat you? One can assume that
people treat you like they want you to treat them. I should write a book about
how people in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in
Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois have treated me since I
moved to Wheaton in 1978. I would focus on those who read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS
emails, but who a) fail/refuse to share relevant information with me and/or b)
fail/refuse to return my phone calls. I would focus on those who dismiss me,
discredit me, belittle me, badmouth me, intimidate me, insult me, demonize me,
denigrate me, and/or condemn me. I would focus on those who ascribe evil motive
and/or bad judgment to everything that I do or that I do not do. I would focus
on those who blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems,
and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who blame me for all the
losses that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000. I would focus on
those who forced me to sue them. I would focus on those who focus on destroying
those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate. I would focus on those who
claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who do not talk
and/or act like they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would
focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or
financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and/or
Illinois, their operatives, and their dupes.) https://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/42/30/dtg-fearless-living-2019-07-26-bp.html
