Tag: LGBT

May 16 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who run the Chicago Sun-Times say “Our independent, award-winning journalism lives on.”  However, ever-increasingly, the Chicago Sun-Times acts like it is an arm of the Democrat Party. How independent are your news sources?  You should know where their money comes from and how much.  He who pays the piper calls the tunes. All news sources should be required to disclose the source and amount of all of their income.  They should also disclose the real source and amount of all income laundered through third, fourth, fifth, etc. parties.  All my money comes from the Civil Service Retirement System ($50,856/year) and Social Security ($2,028/year).  My critics/opponent are beyond furious that they cannot take that income away from me. Ever-increasingly, they make it clear that they will use their tremendous religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois to viciously destroy me and any individual, any organization, any company, or any government that might come to my defense.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sun-times-editor-our-independent-award-winning-journalism-lives-on/
— ‘Uninhabitable’ property tax break issue hits Pritzker where he lives – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/uninhabitable-property-tax-break-issue-hits-pritzker-where-he-lives/
— Emanuel considering taxes on rich, downtown businesses to fund CPS – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: According to the Democrats, you are “rich” if you are not on welfare.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/emanuel-considering-taxes-on-rich-downtown-businesses-to-fund-cps/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote voter fraud.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/a-small-victory-for-the-american-voter/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Madigan Democrats to present wish list to skeptical Rauner on Tuesday – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-house-democrats-budget-20170516-story.html
— Kennedy: ‘Political insiders’ shouldn’t pick Democrats’ nominee for governor – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chris-kennedy-jb-pritzker-springfield-met-0516-20170515-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Whites, that is, racists, attack Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-sessions-0516-20170515-story.html
— Assimilation, not victimization for Mexican immigrants – Juan Rangel  (DIERSEN: Anti-Whites, that is, racists, a) do not want immigrants to assimilate, b) want immigrants to depend on government and on charity, and c) want immigrants to be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-immigrants-0515-md-20170515-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Do segregated neighborhoods raise blood pressure? NU study explores link – Kate Thayer  (DIERSEN: Democrats used to promote integration, but now they promote segregation.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/ct-blood-pressure-segregation-study-northwestern-met-20170515-story.html
— Did you hear? Amazon is a local, global game-changer – Robert Reed
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/ct-amazon-disruption-robert-reed-0516-biz-20170515-column.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Second Democrat announces bid to unseat Hultgren – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170515/second-democrat-announces-bid-to-unseat-hultgren/1
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Bloomingdale Township moving to form mental health board – Robert Sanchez (DIERSEN: Of course, this will encourage those who have “mental illness, addiction, and developmental disabilities” to move to Bloomingdale Township.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170515/news/170519177/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Voters approved a ballot question that makes the township establish a board devoted to improving the availability and quality of services for township residents with mental illness, addiction, and developmental disabilities. Ed Levato was township supervisor when the referendum was placed on the ballot after a successful petition drive organized by a group of residents. He said Monday that township staff members were simply misinformed when they told a Daily Herald reporter before the election that the ballot question was advisory. “They were not given any information about it,” he said. “It wasn’t our referendum. It was a citizens’ initiative.” Levato apologized for the miscommunication. He said he personally didn’t support the measure. “It’s a huge tax increase,” Levato said. According to preliminary estimates, owners of homes valued at $240,000 would pay about $56 a year in property taxes to support the mental health board. The tax is expected to be collected for the first time next year. However, Michael Murray, chairman of the committee that backed the referendum, said their campaign made it clear to residents that some type of tax increase would be necessary to fund the mental health board. The panel will use the money to award grants to agencies that provide detection, early diagnosis, education, assistance and treatment programs.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow over their success in demonizing, denigrating, and condemning evangelicals.
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170516/feeling-aggrieved-evangelicals-see-trump-as-a-defender

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 200-mile Chicago-to-Springfield budget march steps off
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/254783499-story

 

WGN TV
— Amazon to hire 2000 people in Illinois  (DIERSEN: How many of these will be “good” jobs as opposed to the “bad” jobs that my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes say that I had doing yard work, delivering newspapers, washing dishes, cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, pumping gasoline, delivering mail, working on an automobile assemble line, working as a security guard, selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances, collecting delinquent taxes, and auditing federal agencies?)
http://wgntv.com/2017/05/15/amazon-to-hire-2000-people-in-illinois/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Sears ripped off local tool maker, jury rules – BRIGID SWEENEY
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170516/NEWS07/170519901

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Gov. Bruce Rauner to John Cullerton: Don’t buckle under Madigan’s pressure. Let’s make a deal for taxpayers – Bruce Rauner
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170515/gov-bruce-rauner-to-john-cullerton-dont-buckle-under-madigans-pressure-lets-make-deal-for-taxpayers
— Auditor general fined $5,000 over campaign reports – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170515/auditor-general-fined-5000-over-campaign-reports

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH

— GOP rips Pritzker for getting $230K property tax reduction – AP  (DIERSEN: Those individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that promote Pat Brady have always worked against individuals like me, against organizations like TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, against companies, and against governments that support the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and/or the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/government-and-politics/gop-rips-pritzker-for-getting-k-property-tax-reduction/article_7880f826-5fe6-5cc3-96ab-94ada99d1a77.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Illinois Republican Party held a news conference Monday in front of the home, where former party Chairman Pat Brady accused Pritzker of engaging in a “con job” that took much-needed money from Chicago Public Schools and social services. He noted the home is located in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the U.S., and said Pritzker has more than enough money to pay the full amount.)
— Communities scramble to deal with harm from opioids – Edith Brady-Lunny  (DIERSEN: What about dealing with harm from booze, from pot, from gambling, and from other destructive vices?  Many, if not most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes talk and act a) like they want to drink lots of booze, smoke lots of pot, and/or gamble lots of money, b) like they do drink lots of booze, smoke lots of pot, and/or gamble lots of money, and/or c) like they want to make lots of money getting others to drink lots of booze, smoke lots of pot, and/or gamble lots of money.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/communities-scramble-to-deal-with-harm-from-opioids/article_25bcf19c-7f7c-511b-ae4f-53190b9d72b7.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— A billionaire’s burden – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Have you ever sought reduction of an assessed valuation?  I did during the 1980s and 1990s for 915 Cove Court in Wheaton.  Ultimately, the Property Tax Appeal Board granted me a reduction, although not as large as I had asked for.  If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents in Wheaton would bring that up. My critics/opponents side a) with the subdivision’s developer and builder of my home and b) with City of Wheaton officials who approved the subdivision’s grossly inadequate storm water drainage plan and approved the violation of many construction and building codes when the subdivision was constructed in 1983 and my home was built in 1983 and 1984.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-05-16/billionaires-burden.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Belleville Township’s hours of existence dwindle as city prepares to take over – MIKE KOZIATEK  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents have their operatives and their dupes work it both ways. They hint/imply/argue/shout at those who support township government that I oppose township government. They hint/imply/argue/shout at those who oppose township government that I support township government.)
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/belleville/article150558137.html

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— State Board of Elections protects Mautino – Fails the people of Illinois – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/05/state-board-of-elections-protects-mautino-fails-the-people-of-illinois/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— REP. REICK EXPLAINS HIS OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED COAL TAR SEALANT BAN  (DIERSEN: I had my 33-year-old driveway seal coated yesterday for $140. For many years now, to prolong the driveway’s useful life, I have had the driveway seal coated in the spring and in the fall each year.  Of course, if I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would use that against me, just like they would use against me a) my having a 20-W whole-house backup natural gas-fired electric generator installed and b) my spending my time and my money to prevent basement flooding and to address lot drainage problems.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/rep-reick-explains-his-opposition-to-proposed-coal-tar-sealant-ban.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Attacks continue on Pritzker over property tax breaks (DIERSEN: Have you ever sought reduction of an assessed valuation?  I did during the 1980s and 1990s for 915 Cove Court in Wheaton.  Ultimately, the Property Tax Appeal Board granted me a reduction, although not as large as I had asked for.  If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents in Wheaton would bring that up. My critics/opponents side a) with the subdivision’s developer and builder of my home and b) with City of Wheaton officials who approved the subdivision’s grossly inadequate storm water drainage plan and approved the violation of many construction and building codes when the subdivision was constructed in 1983 and my home was built in 1983 and 1984.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/16/attacks-continue-on-pritzker-over-property-tax-breaks/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: OK, so read between the lines a bit. Pritzker paid $3.7 million for the house, but it’s assessed value remained at or above its original $6 million list price. Usually, you’d file for a reassessment right away if you bought a house for much lower than its assessed valuation, but Pritzker didn’t, which cost him some bucks he didn’t need to be paying.)
— Hours after saying he wasn’t “focused on the politics,” Rauner attends campaign fundraiser, refuses to answer campaign questions
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/15/hours-after-saying-he-wasnt-focused-on-the-politics-rauner-attends-campaign-fundraiser-refuses-to-answer-campaign-questions/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump takes aim at Black Lives Matter, slams ‘hostility and violence’ against police – Dave Boyer
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/15/donald-trump-police-need-better-protection/

 

GOPUSA
— McMaster, Powell and Tillerson refute ‘unnamed sources’ used by Washington Post in Trump smear  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes always use unnamed sources to smear me.  They hint/imply/argue/shout that their sources have tremendous religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois and that their sources what to kill me figuratively if not literally.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=24424
— School censors yearbook over Trump comment
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=24381

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Progressives openly signaling the arrival of political violence as a tactic to obtain power – Thomas Lifson
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/05/progressives_openly_signaling_the_arrival_of_political_violence_as_a_tactic_to_obtain_power.html

 

THE HILL
— Congressional Republicans should stop playing games and reduce federal spending – THOMAS BINION
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/economy-budget/333381-congressional-republicans-should-stop-playing-games-and

 

CBS NEWS
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Gun demand on the rise in Chicago, police say
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/chicago-gun-demand-rises-legal-firearms/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote voter fraud.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/15/us/politics/voter-id-laws-supreme-court-north-carolina.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/15/opinion/trump-classified-data.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote voter fraud.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/15/opinion/trump-voter-fraud-commission.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Give Social Security Recipients a Break  Limit payroll taxes for those over 65, and stop taxing benefits. – Charles R. Schwab  (DIERSEN: My Social Security is dramatically reduced because I get a Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension. My CSRS pension is dramatically reduced because my Democrat superiors in the federal government wasted my career and forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/give-social-security-recipients-a-break-1494889090

 

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTIRE: Anti-Trumps say “Obamacare replacement threatens kids’ health coverage.” Democrats always use children as cannon fodder.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/13/obamacare-replacement-threatens-kids-health-coverage/101511736/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ activity in Texas say “It’s an all-out assault on LGBT people.”  Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGCTQ activity, those who promote LGBTQ activity demonize you, denigrate you, condemn you, and destroy you. Trump knows that.  Will Trump come to defense of those who do not promote LGBTQ activity?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/05/15/texas-bills-lgbt-rights-bathroom-bills/101633302/
— Fox News is not the real sexual scandal.  Bill O’Reilly’s firing is no turning point in workplace harassment.  Fox News gets the attention, but the behavior flourishes at thousands of low-wage workplaces. – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Virtually all employers in America are Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, or RINOs.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/05/15/bill-oreilly-fox-news-not-real-sexual-harassment-scandal-editorial-debates/101412290/
— College Board and Zuckerberg team up for ‘Manhattan Project’ of academic motivation – Greg Toppo  (DIERSEN: Few thought that I was “college material” because neither of my parents had attended college, my father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma, and my mother had never attended high school. What if Affirmative Action was only for those whose parents did not have a college degree?)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/05/16/czi-college-board/101716820/

 

CONSORTIUM NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s Need for Scapegoats.”  All my critics/opponents are scapegoaters.  They blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems.  They blame me for all the elections that they lost or almost lost, for all the lawsuits that have been filed against them, for all the sales that they have lost, etc.
https://consortiumnews.com/2017/05/16/trumps-need-for-scapegoats/

May 11 Evening Edition

ABC7
— MAYOR, GOVERNOR STILL AT ODDS OVER BUDGET AT JOBS EVENT – Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/news/mayor-governor-still-at-odds-over-budget-at-jobs-event/1981480/

 

NBC5
— Howland Announces Candidacy for 2018 6th District Race  Democrats nationally are targeting the 6th District and as many as five candidates may enter the race – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Howland-Announces-Candidacy-for-2018-Race-in-6th-District-422018313.html
— Rauner, Emanuel Cut Ribbon at Factory Amidst CPS Funding Battle  The new factory will create 300 jobs, but the peaceful atmosphere was strained by divisions over CPS funding – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rauner-emanuel-cut-ribbon-at-south-side-factory-amidst-cps-funding-battle-422049963.html

 

CBS2
— Rauner, Emanuel Take Credit For Job Project, Blame Each For School Funding – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/11/illinois-governor-chicago-mayor-spat/
— Gov. Rauner Booed At Chicago State Commencement – Bob Roberts
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/11/governor-bruce-rauner-booed-chicago-state-graduation/
— President Trump On Stephen Colbert: ‘No-Talent Guy’
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/11/president-trump-on-stephen-colbert-no-talent-guy/

 

CLTV
— Gov. Rauner booed at Chicago State University Commencement
http://cltv.com/2017/05/11/gov-rauner-booed-at-chicago-state-university-commencement/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Lottery director questions privatization model – Joe Mahr and Matthew Walberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-lottery-director-met-20170510-story.html
— Shortage of caregivers for people with disabilities intensifies statewide – Vikki Ortiz Healy
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-disabled-support-shortage-update-met-20170506-story.html
— Despite negative perceptions, Illinois sees increase in tourism – Eric Scott
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lincolnshire/lifestyles/ct-lsr-column-scott-tl-0518-20170511-column.html
— After being booed at Chicago State, Rauner says he’d ‘love to boo our system as well’ – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-chicago-state-met-0512-20170511-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rahm, Rauner share stage, but not school funding solutions – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rahm-rauner-share-stage-but-not-school-funding-solutions/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, members of the following groups call for Rauner to encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/576584/
— Springfield’s failure to fund schools is a form of child neglect – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/springfields-failure-to-fund-schools-is-a-form-of-child-neglect/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Durkin appoints people to work with Democrats on non-budget issues – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170511/durkin-appoints-people-to-work-with-democrats-on-non-budget-issues
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote abortion.
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170511/point-injustice-of-denying-low-income-women-access-to-abortion-care

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Metro-east legislator Sen. Kyle McCarter, R-Lebanon, could be the next ambassador to Kenya – KARA BERG
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article150084452.html

 

CHICAGO BUSINESS JOURNAL
— Chicago company admits to concealing more than $11M in wages from IRS – Gina Hall
http://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2017/05/11/chicago-company-admits-to-concealing-more-than-11m.html

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Republicans Guarding the Swamp – Rob Chambers
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/05/republicans-guarding-the-swamp/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— EAST AURORA TEACHERS UNION PUTS BRAKES ON SCHOOL BUSING – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/east-aurora-teachers-union-puts-brakes-on-school-busing/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Republican congressional delegation recommends McCarter for Kenya ambassador
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/11/republican-congressional-delegation-recommends-mccarter-for-kenya-amabassador/
— Durkin appoints non-budget negotiators in response to Madigan offer
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/11/durkin-appoints-non-budget-negotiators-in-response-to-madigan-offer/

 

NEWSMAX
— Joe Walsh: I Support Trump But Firing Comey Was Wrong – Theodore Bunker
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Walsh-Trump-Comey/2017/05/11/id/789520/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— U of Arizona Is Hiring Students to Tattle on Others for ‘Bias Incidents’ – KATHERINE TIMPF
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/447510/university-arizona-hires-students-tattle-bias-incidents

 

GOPUSA
— Target Pushes LGBT Pride Campaign  (DIERSEN: To shop at Target is to promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=24213

 

DAILY CALLER
— TWILIGHT ZONE: Mexicans Are Upset About Immigrants Bringing Crime To Their City – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/10/twilight-zone-mexicans-are-upset-about-immigrants-bringing-crime-to-their-city/
— Comey: Trump Can Fire FBI Director For Any Reason He Wants – Jonah Bennett  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/10/comey-trump-can-fire-fbi-director-for-any-reason-he-wants/

 

THE HILL
— Reducing employer risk with federal E-Verify mandate – DAVID FOWLER  (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, all employers should be required to use E-Verify.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/homeland-security/333015-reducing-employer-risk-with-federal-e-verify-mandate

 

MSN
— Rauner Jeered At Chicago State Commencement
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/rauner-jeered-at-chicago-state-commencement/vp-BBB1YtO

 

AOL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “When thinking of Trump, U.S. voters say ‘idiot’ is the first word that comes to mind.”
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/05/10/poll-trump-idiot-buffoon-bigot-narcissist-unqualified-stupid-crazy-disaster/22080411/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— What Facebook Could Learn From China’s Censors  Facebook’s 7,500 content reviewers wouldn’t be enough to meet standards in China, executives there say – Li Yuan  (DIERSEN: Who wants to censor you and why?  My critics/opponents want censor me because they a) reject planks in the Republican Party and/or Illinois Republican Party platforms 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, e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid, and/or f) are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-facebook-could-learn-from-chinas-censors-1494514804

 

BILL MOYERS
— The Loyalists  The right-wing Vortex lines up behind the Supreme Leader as he cheerily proclaims that he’s not under investigation. – TODD GITLIN  (DIERSEN: All my critics/opponents demand that everyone be blindly loyal to them.)
http://billmoyers.com/story/the-loyalists-trump-james-comey/

 

CATO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, CATO acts as an agent of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.cato.org/blog/high-cost-e-verify

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— Senate accountability bill eliminates MPSB appeal rights for VA senior executives – Nicole Ogrysko  (DIERSEN: If GAO had been unionized in 1997, I might still be a GAO employee.)
https://federalnewsradio.com/legislation/2017/05/senate-accountability-bill-eliminates-mpsb-appeal-rights-for-va-senior-executives/
— IGs say budget cuts to their offices will do more harm than good – Scott Maucione
https://federalnewsradio.com/congress/2017/05/igs-say-budget-cuts-to-their-offices-will-do-more-harm-than-good/

May 11 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— In 2018, which Republican candidates are going to run for federal, state, and county offices in DuPage County?  Who does Rauner want to run for Attorney General, Comptroller, Secretary of State, and Treasurer?  I urge all of them to have an entry in Wheaton’s 2017 Independence Day Parade.  SEE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-independence-day-celebration-parade-entry-tickets-31882733113  So far, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee and James Mendrick for DuPage County Sheriff have entries.  Since I moved to Wheaton in 1978, I have encouraged Republican candidates and elected officials to have entries in Wheaton’s Independence Day Parades.  This year, for the 12th year in a row, I will be seeking donations from Republicans so that “DuPage Republicans” can again be one of the two $2,500 “Star” sponsors and again sponsor the Wheaton high school bands and the Tunes of Glory Pipes and Drums parade entries.  Being a $2,500 “Star” sponsor includes: “Media Print Advertisements, Social Media Promotion, Website Preference, Email Blasts, Event Posters/Flyers, Press Release, 10×10 Booth on July 3, Inclusion in Announcements on July 3, Premium Seating at Graf Park for July 3 Fireworks, Event Sponsor Banners,” and more.  Outstandingly, again this year Tim Whelan will coordinate Republican use of the 10×10 booth at the fireworks.  This year again, I will hand deliver a flyer to the residences and businesses on the parade route that will list the Republican entries in the parade and the Republicans who helped sponsor entries. So far, outstandingly, Roger Claar has pledged $500, Chris Nybo $250, and Peter Breen, Grant Eckhoff, Amy Grant, Gwen Henry, and Tim Whelan $100.  Last year, outstandingly, Chris Nybo contributed $250; Liam Brennan, Dave Diersen, and Phil Suess contributed $150; and Bob Berlin, Peter Breen, Fred Bucholz, Mike Connelly, Tim Elliott, Amy Grant, Jeanne Ives, Rich Jorgensen, Chris Kachiroubas, Mark Kirk, Brian Krajewski, Robert Lyon, James Mendrick, Deanne Mazzochi, Peter Roskam, Darlene Ruscitti, Tim Whelan, and Jim Zay contributed $100. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

NBC5
— After War of Words, Rauner and Emanuel to Stand Together for South Side Jobs Announcement – Emily Florez
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/After-War-of-Words-Rauner-and-Emanuel-to-Stand-Together-for-Jobs-Announcement-421984443.html

 

CBS2
— Emanuel Willing To Consider Reinstating “Head Tax” To Bail Out CPS – Craig Dellimore  (DIERSEN: Should DuPage County consider a “Head Tax” on those in DuPage County who hate those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/11/chicago-public-schools-head-tax-budget-deficit-mayor-rahm-emanuel/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 4 pounds of marijuana delivered as police search home – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/253979055-story

 

WGN TV
— Conflicting narratives emerge about Comey’s firing – RANDI BELISOMO  (DIERSEN: What conflicting narratives exist about you?  Conflicting narratives exist about why I took my Democrat GAO superiors’ early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.  According to my Democrat GAO superiors, they did absolutely nothing to encourage me to take their “offer.”  According to me, they made it clear to me that they would kill me figuratively, if not literally, if I did not take their “offer.” They hinted that they might let me work another 6 years until I was 55 if I happily agreed to be constructively demoted and work for my subordinates who had far less work experience, education, professional certifications, and professional licenses or b) be transferred to another work group where everything that I had learned auditing federal financial institutions for 9 years and earning a master’s degree that year from IIT in financial markets and trading WOULD GO TO WASTE. They made it clear to me that they would kill me figuratively, if not literally, if I did not take their “offer.”  Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with my Democrat GAO superiors against me.)
http://wgntv.com/2017/05/11/conflicting-narratives-emerge-about-comeys-firing/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— OUTSTANDING: Trump to sign executive order launching investigation of voter fraud, suppression – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-voter-fraud-20170511-story.html
— Madigan accuses Rauner of trying to ‘change history’ of government – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-michael-madigan-interview-20170510-story.html
— Illinois Democrats want independent probe following Comey firing; Republicans want answers – Katherine Skiba  (DIERSEN: What adverse actions did your employers take against you and who came to your defense? Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs did NOT come to my defense a) when my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, b) when my Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974, and c) when my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-james-comey-illinois-delegation-met-0511-20170510-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Democratic lawmakers from Illinois joined in their party’s widespread condemnation of President Donald Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey, and some state Republican members of Congress said they were looking for more answers after the surprise move. U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley of Chicago called Comey’s dismissal a “brazen decision taken straight out of the Nixon playbook,” referring to former President Richard Nixon’s 1973 firing of Archibald Cox, the special prosecutor probing his conduct during Watergate. Quigley is on the House Intelligence Committee, which is looking into whether Trump’s associates coordinated with Russians to tamper with the presidential election.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps treasonably a) encourage people to come to America illegally, b) encourage people to stay in America illegally, and c) encourage people to bring other people to America illegally.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-immigrant-youth-summer-jobs-0510-biz-20170510-story.html
— Why half of Cook County renters pay more than they can afford in rent – Gail MarksJarvis
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-affordable-rental-shortage-study-chicago-0511-20170510-story.html
— Seven North Side aldermen vow to add affordable housing to end ‘legacy of exclusion’ – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-aldermen-affordable-housing-met-0511-20170510-story.html
— Emanuel: Comey firing will put Republican agenda in ‘slow motion’ – Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-trump-comey-met-20170511-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lisa Madigan, 19 other state AGs, seek independent Russia probe
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/lisa-madigan-19-other-state-ags-seek-independent-russia-probe/
— Nobody fooled by Trump’s excuse for firing James Comey – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Constructively, being forced to retire is the same as being fired.  QUESTION: What excuses did my Democrat GAO superiors have to fire me in 1997? ANSWER: Since 1988, I had been an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.  I had always complained about patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.  I was an old (49) non-veteran White male who had always been a conservative Republican. Employees in the office who were liberal, Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger talked and acted like they would leave GAO if GAO did not rid of its employees who were conservative, Republican, White, male, and/or older. Diersen could and would be used as an “example” to send a “message” to everyone a) that GAO gives tremendous preference to its employees who are liberal, Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran and b) that GAO does everything that it can to not hire and to get rid of its employees who are conservative, Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/nobody-fooled-by-trumps-excuse-for-firing-james-comey/
— Postal Service, citing losses, seeks higher stamp prices – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/postal-service-citing-losses-seeks-higher-stamp-prices/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Election commission good for Lake, not for DuPage? – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170511/lester-election-commission-good-for-lake-not-for-dupage
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A bill to merge the DuPage Election Commission with the DuPage County clerk’s office is being crafted by Republican state Rep. Chris Nybo of Elmhurst and Democratic state Sen. Don Harmon of Oak Park. Just four years ago, Harmon was the lead sponsor of a bill to do exactly the opposite in Lake County. His legislation creating a Lake County Election Commission was widely criticized by local officials and eventually overturned in court. This time, Nybo says, DuPage County Chair Dan Cronin and the county board back the change. The bill passed the Senate unanimously last week and is now in the House.)

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Americans deserve answers on Trump, Russia, and Comey – Editorial  (DIERSEN: What do you want answers on?  Russia has a far higher opinion of America and of its citizens than Democrats have of America and of its citizens.)
http://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20170510/our-view-americans-deserve-answers-on-trump-russia-and-comey

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Area lawmakers react to FBI director’s firing
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170510/area-lawmakers-react-to-fbi-directors-firing

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Civic Federation urges budget with new revenues, borrowing – AP
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/05/10/civic-federation-urges-budget-with-new-revenues-borrowing/a66xmzc/

 

MADISON RECORD
— New analysis of state pension systems shows number of retirees earning more than $100K nearly 17,000 – Ann Maher
http://madisonrecord.com/stories/511114232-new-analysis-of-state-pension-systems-shows-number-of-retirees-earning-more-than-100k-nearly-17-000#new_tab

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— DMV hiring embezzler for second state job enough to drive you crazy – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article149596629.html

 

WJBD RADIO
— Trump expected to launch commission on ‘election integrity’ – ABC News
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2017/05/11/trump-expected-to-launch-commission-on-election-integrity

 

WSIL TV
— DeVos booed speaking at historically black university – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps focus on making Blacks hate individuals, hate organizations, hate companies, hate governments, and hate countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35394258/devos-booed-speaking-at-historically-black-university

 

  1. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
    — Even if Illinois lottery cheated, can anyone prove being harmed? – Pat Gauen  (DIERSEN: How much money have you lost gambling during the last day, week, month, year, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years, 30 years, 40 years, 50+ years?)
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/columns/pat-gauen/even-if-illinois-lottery-cheated-can-anyone-prove-being-harmed/article_ec2b58cc-3cb2-54d2-94ac-e2908484f25e.html

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Anti-Baby Bill Passes Senate! Contact Gov. Rauner! – Kathy Valente
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/anti-baby-bill-passes-senate-contact-gov-rauner/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— The Sun-Times demands a budget  (DIERSEN: What do you critics/opponents demand?  My critics/opponents demand that I stop sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, resign as a Republican Precinct Committeeman, accept blame for all of their problems, accept blame for all of your problems, accept blame for all of my problems, and accept blame for all of everyone’s problems.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/10/the-sun-times-demands-a-budget/

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Conservatives Who Supported Trump Being Systematically Excluded From Trump Administration – Richard A. Viguerie
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/25656

 

GOPUSA
— Concealed Carry: Chicago: More of this might reduce crime
http://www.gopusa.com/chicago-more-of-this-might-reduce-crime/
— Far fewer refugees entering US despite travel ban setbacks
http://www.gopusa.com/far-fewer-refugees-entering-us-despite-travel-ban-setbacks/
— Comey’s Firing is Latest Weapon Against Trump Presidency
http://www.gopusa.com/comeys-firing-is-latest-weapon-against-trump-presidency/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— When awards lose their meaning  For Obama, honors are scripted to promote his liberal agenda – Cal Thomas  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, in Illinois, in America, and in the world, awards are given only for promoting planks in the Democrat Party platform, the Libertarian Party platform, and/or the Green Party platform.)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/10/obama-getting-awards-promotes-his-liberal-agenda/

 

AMERICAN SPECTATOR
— The Pocahontas “Insult”: Why Trump Should Keep Using It  Senator Warren is dishonest and opportunistic and voters should know it – DAVID HOGBERG
https://spectator.org/the-pocahontas-insult-why-trump-should-keep-using-it/

 

COLLEGE FIX
— DePaul forbids ‘Gay Lives Matter’ posters as students protest gay reporter’s talk on radical Islam – KATE HARDIMAN
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/32554/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Deputy AG Rosenstein doesn’t want all the blame for Comey canning – Anna Giaritelli  (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, if not already, my critics/opponents will take credit for ending my a) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, b) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, c) Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster role, d) Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, e) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership, f) GAO employment, g) etc.)
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/deputy-ag-rosenstein-doesnt-want-all-the-blame-for-comey-canning-report/article/2622762

 

ABC NEWS
— WHITE HOUSE EXPRESSED CONFIDENCE IN COMEY UP UNTIL LAST WEEK – RILEY BEGGIN  (DIERSEN: Which individuals have expressed confidence in you and how successful were your critics/opponents in destroying those individuals?  I should write a book about those individuals who expressed confidence in me, including the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974 and the GAO manager who hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and got me promoted to GS-13 in 1986, and how successful my critics/opponents were in destroying those individuals.)
http://abc30.com/news/white-house-expressed-confidence-in-comey-up-until-last-week/1977549/

 

CBS NEWS
— Fox News sends push alert: Most men just want a woman who’s nice – ANDREA PARK  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, women who hate Trump paint themselves as being NOT nice.)
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fox-news-sends-push-alert-most-men-just-want-a-woman-whos-nice/

 

CNBC
— Reporter arrested while trying to ask Trump health-care chief Tom Price questions about Obamacare replacement  The journalist was trying to ask Health Secretary Tom Price about a Republican Obamacare replacement bill. The reporter’s lawyer called the arrest “really bizarre.” Two leading GOP congressmen criticized Price’s department for a memo telling employees not to contact Congress without notifying the department first. – Dan Mangan  (DIERSEN: Since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that I am not a reporter or a journalist and b) that I disrupt press conferences.  Needless-to-say, that is slander, and I should sue those who slander me. The aforesaid slanderers almost succeeded in keeping me out of Roskam’s press conference Thursday evening, May 4, 2017, at Sanguinetti’s fundraiser at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton.)
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/10/reporter-arrested-while-asking-health-chief-tom-price-questions.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In an editorial unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps promote the immigration plank in the Democrat Party platform.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/10/us/immigrant-daca-deportation.html
— Bethune-Cookman Graduates Greet Betsy DeVos With Turned Backs – ERICA L. GREEN  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps focus on making Blacks hate individuals, hate organizations, hate companies, hate governments, and hate countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/10/us/politics/betsy-devos-bethune-cookman-commencement.html
— The Census Won’t Collect L.G.B.T. Data. That’s a Problem. – PRAVEEN FERNANDES  (DIERSEN: From what I see, those who engage in LGBTQ activity are ever-increasingly given preference.  Because of that, their income, their net worth, and their domination over those who do not engage in LGBTQ activities is ever-increasing.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/10/opinion/the-census-wont-collect-lgbt-data-thats-a-problem.html
— The White House’s Justifications for Firing Comey – LINDA QIU  (DIERSEN: Constructively, being forced to retire is the same as being fired.  QUESTION: What justifications did my Democrat GAO superiors have to fire me in 1997? ANSWER: Since 1988, I had been an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.  I had always complained about patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.  I was an old (49) non-veteran White male who had always been a conservative Republican. Employees in the office who were liberal, Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger talked and acted like they would leave GAO if GAO did not rid of its employees who were conservative, Republican, White, male, and/or older. Diersen could and would be used as an “example” to send a “message” to everyone a) that GAO gives tremendous preference to its employees who are liberal, Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran and b) that GAO does everything that it can to not hire and to get rid of its employees who are conservative, Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/10/us/politics/fact-check-fbi-james-comey-sarah-huckabee-sanders.html

 

CHANNEL 45 NEWS
– Federal Employee Demoted & Forced To Resign After Being Told “You Are Too Nice To The Public.”
http://channel45news.com/2017/05/federal-employee-demoted-forced-to-resign-after-being-told-you-are-too-nice-to-the-public-4/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Six-Figure Payouts for Sick Leave Spur Outrage, Calls for Overhaul  For retiring college head, 1,250 unused sick days equals $266,060 payday – Kate King  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, virtually all my Democrat coworkers and Democrat subordinates took far more sick days than I did.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/six-figure-payouts-for-sick-leave-spur-outrage-calls-for-overhaul-1494408600

 

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE OF COMEY: HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: White House cites Comey ‘atrocities’ – David Jackson (DIERSEN: Constructively, being forced to retire is the same as being fired.  QUESTION: What atrocities did my Democrat GAO superiors have to fire me in 1997? ANSWER: Since 1988, I had been an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.  I had always complained about patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.  I was an old (49) non-veteran White male who had always been a conservative Republican. Employees in the office who were liberal, Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger talked and acted like they would leave GAO if GAO did not rid of its employees who were conservative, Republican, White, male, and/or older. Diersen could and would be used as an “example” to send a “message” to everyone a) that GAO gives tremendous preference to its employees who are liberal, Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran and b) that GAO does everything that it can to not hire and to get rid of its employees who are conservative, Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/10/comey-firing-russia-investigation-donald-trump/101502336/
— Trump’s ‘help wanted’ sign  Hundreds of vacancies in the federal government affect average Americans – Editorial (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who viciously demonize, viciously denigrate, and vicious condemn a) all federal employees like I was for almost 30 years and b) all federal retirees like I have been for almost 20 years.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/05/09/president-trump-help-wanted-editorials-debates/101019046/
— White House: We’re finding the best people  When it comes to hiring, getting it right is better than doing it fast – Johnny DeStefano  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who viciously demonize, viciously denigrate, and vicious condemn a) all federal employees like I was for almost 30 years and b) all federal retirees like I have been for almost 20 years.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/05/09/white-house-finding-best-people-editorials-debates/101478916/
— The ins and outs of applying for Social Security benefits – Robert Powell  (DIERSEN: I applied for Social Security in 2010 when I was 62 years old. My Social Security is only $2,028 a year.  It is dramatically reduced because I get a $50,856 Civil Service Retirement System pension.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/retirement/2017/05/10/ins-and-outs-applying-social-security-benefits/101054756/
— Survey: Just 1 in 4 say our higher education system functioning as it should – Greg Toppo  (DIERSEN: How much experience do you have with America’s higher education system?  I spent 5 years earning a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997, 4 years earning a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, 4 years earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, 2 years earning a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, and 2 years completing courses at UIC 1966-1968.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/05/11/survey-higher-education-system/101523096/
— Parents: No empty nest for you. Student debt prompts many Millennials to move back home, survey finds – Adam Shell  (DIERSEN: After you earned your bachelor’s degree, did you move back in with your parents?  My father died suddenly in October of 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21. My mother had never attended high school; she had never been employed. My brother was 16 years old. I got a job working for the Firestone Store in Chicago Heights in August of 1970, applied for a financial hardship draft deferment, moved back in with my mother and brother in our home in Crete, and helped pay our bills.  In September of 1972, I was able to buy a new town home in University Park.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2017/05/10/td-ameritrade-millennial-college-survey/101503580/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Who Says You Need Tax Breaks for Retirement Saving?  Auto-enrollment and payroll deduction can be more powerful ways to avert America’s retirement crisis. – Suzanne Woolley  (DIERSEN: 7% of my salary as a federal employee 1966-1969 and 1971-1997 went into the Civil Service Retirement System.  My wife and I always put the maximum allowed into tax deferred savings accounts.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-05-11/tax-breaks-aren-t-the-only-way-to-get-people-to-save

 

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Illinois Announces 2016 Senior Hall of Fame Inductees – AP  (DIERSEN: What do you do that benefits seniors?  I put together and send out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails each and every morning and evening free of charge and without any advertising.)
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-05-11/illinois-announces-2016-senior-hall-of-fame-inductees

 

MILITARY TIMES
— VA bureaucracy continues to protect bad employees, hurt U.S. troops – U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and U.S. Representative Phil Roe (R-TN)  (DIERSEN: Are/were you a “bad employee?” I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who hint/imply/argue/shout that my Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors took the following adverse actions against me because I was a “bad employee” and NOT because in 1988 I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation and NOT because I had always complained about patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation: a) my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, b) my Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974, and c) my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
http://www.militarytimes.com/articles/commentary-rubio-isakson-roe-va-legislation

May 9 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— President Donald Trump fires FBI Director James Comey – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-fires-fbi-director-comey/amp/
— GOP Dold won’t seek rematch with Democrat Schneider in 10th – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/gop-dold-wont-seek-rematch-with-democrat-schneider-in-10th/
— CPS needs $596M, not $129M, to finish year, top mayoral aide says – Fran Spielman and Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/cps-needs-596m-not-129m-to-finish-year-top-mayoral-aide-says/
— Senate questions Mendoza about employee on city do-not-hire list – Tina Sfondeles  (DIERSEN: Are you/have you been on a do-not-hire list? If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, I would have provided a jury with evidence of my Democrat GAO superiors sabotaging both my job search and my efforts to earn income as a consultant.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/senate-questions-mendoza-about-employee-on-city-do-not-hire-list/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— For Illinois governor: Trade union leaders flock to the party that poorly serves their members – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-madigan-pritzker-unions-edit-20170509-story.html
— GSU has no plans to add Quinn likeness to Hall of Governors – Ted Slowik  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes continue to hint/imply/argue/shout that were it not for me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, George Ryan would still be the Governor of Illinois.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-gsu-hall-of-governors-st-0510-20170509-story.html
— Trump fires FBI Director James Comey – Devlin Barrett
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-james-comey-fired-20170509-story.html
— Chicago alderman stands by comments despite gang threats, police protection – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-ald-lopez-police-protection-gang-threat-met-20170509-story.html
— No sanctuary in Chicago’s street gang wars – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-chicago-violence-kass-0510-20170509-column.html
— Trump’s Taj Mahal — the ‘8th wonder of the world’ — sold for pennies on the dollar – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-trump-taj-mahal-sold-20170509-story.html
— A Chicago alderman finally speaks truth to gang violence – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-lopez-gangs-alderman-violence-edit-0510-jm-20170509-story.html
— Illinois House lawmakers pen letter to vent about lack of a budget – Monique Garcia and Haley BeMiller
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-met-0510-20170509-story.html
— Top state auditor Mautino should face campaign fine, recommendation says – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-frank-mautino-campaign-spending-fine-met-20170509-story.html
— For Illinois governor: Trade union leaders flock to the party that poorly serves their members – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-madigan-pritzker-unions-edit-20170509-story.html
— Incoming Orland Park mayor to hold post-election fundraiser – Mike Nolan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-orland-mayor-fundraiser-st-0510-20170509-story.html
— Life expectancy increasing in Lake County, but health outcomes unequal – Luke Hammill
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-lake-county-life-expectancy-st-0510-20170509-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Des Plaines likely to opt out of Cook County minimum wage hike – Chacour Koop
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170509/des-plaines-likely-to-opt-out-of-cook-county-minimum-wage-hike
— Many U-46 administrators, principals, teachers retiring – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170509/many-u-46-administrators-principals-teachers-retiring
— Carol Stream mayor wins $12,700 Illinois Lotto prize – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170508/carol-stream-mayor-wins-12700-illinois-lotto-prize
— Newcomer Jeremy Wynes, not Dold, to challenge Schneider in 10th District – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170509/newcomer-not-dold-to-challenge-schneider-in-10th-district
— Glenbard’s 4 schools ranked among nation’s Most Challenging High Schools 7th year in a row – Peg Mannion
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170509/glenbardx2019s-4-schools-ranked-among-nationx2019s-most-challenging-high-schools-7th-year-in-a-row
— Address ‘pressure culture’ with frank, loving conversation – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170509/editorial-address-x2018pressure-culturex2019-with-frank-loving-conversation

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Springfield’s iffy new budget chatter – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170509/BLOGS02/170509825/springfields-iffy-new-budget-chatter
— Sinclair-Tribune deal would give conservative voice a big-city perch – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170509/NEWS06/170509826/sinclair-tribune-deal-would-give-conservative-voice-a-big-city-perch
— Pritzker snags key downstate backing – GREG HINZ  (DIERSEN: Who seeks your backing?  Who shuns your backing?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170509/BLOGS02/170509823/pritzker-snags-key-downstate-backing
— Crain’s 2017 40 Under 40  Click here to submit a new nomination.  You have until June 15 to nominate someone for Crain’s 2017 40 Under 40. (DIERSEN: If you are a non-veteran White male federal employee, to be a rising star, you need to make GS-13 ($94,610) by age 25, GS-14 ($111,801) by age 30, GS-15 ($131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service ($161,900) by age 40. Extremely few non-veteran White male federal employees are rising stars.)
https://crainschicago.secure-platform.com/a

 

ABC7
— WHITE HOUSE: FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMEY FIRED
http://abc7chicago.com/news/white-house-fbi-director-james-comey-fired/1973209/
— REPUBLICAN JEREMY WYNES JOINS RACE FOR ILLINOIS’ 10TH CONGRESSIONAL SEAT – Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/republican-joins-race-for-illinois-10th-congressional-seat/1973354/

 

NBC5
— Trump Fires Comey From FBI; Search for New Director to Begin Immediately
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/FBI-Chief-James-Comey-Huma-Abedin-Testimony-421760253.html
— Illinois Governor’s Race Shaping Up to Be a Battle of the Billionaires – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-governor-race-pritzker-rauner-spending-421772824.html

 

CBS2
— Illinois Officials React To Comey Firing Bombshell – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/09/comey-firing-illinois-officials-react-to-bombshell/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Illinois Democrats promote abortion in Illinois.
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170509/illinois-senate-panel-endorses-abortion-protections

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Teacher raised in Yorkville running against Randy Hultgren for Congress – TONY SCOTT  (DIERSEN: If you ran for a government office, what would the news media call you?  Would the news media call me a “retired federal employee raised in Crete” or maybe the “GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000?”)
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/05/09/teacher-raised-in-yorkville-running-against-randy-hultgren-for-congress/aa2c48z/

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Pigs May Fly In Chicago As Trump Protest – RACHEL OTWELL
http://nprillinois.org/post/pigs-may-fly-chicago-trump-protest#stream/0

 

DAILY WIRE
— Trump Didn’t Win Because Unemployed White Workers Were ‘Left Behind’ By The Economy. He Won Because Democrats Alienated Them With Their Culture War. – BEN SHAPIRO
http://www.dailywire.com/news/16216/study-trump-didnt-win-because-unemployed-white-ben-shapiro

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Carlinville Blows Off Attorney General Again – Refuses To Answer – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/05/carlinville-blows-off-attorney-general-again-refuses-to-answer/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Hearing officer recommends fining Mautino committee on narrow issue
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/09/hearing-officer-recommends-fining-mautino-committee-on-narrow-issue/
— Quinn throws staff under the bus  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have thrown me under the bus.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/09/quinn-throws-staff-under-the-bus/

 

FOX NEWS
— Catholic school banishes Chick-fil-A – Todd Starnes
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/05/08/catholic-school-banishes-chick-fil.html
— Federal employees honored for helping vets, others with innovations – Joseph Weber
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/09/federal-employees-honored-for-helping-vets-others-with-innovations.html

 

GOPUSA
— TREASONOUS: ‘Beyond sanctuary’: County pushing legal aid for criminals
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=24071
— Spanish teacher who had students smash Trump pinata placed on paid leave (DIERSEN: Constructively, the Democrats who run GAO have had me on reduced paid leave since 1997 – instead of a $122,991 salary, I get a $50,856 Civil Service Retirement System pension, or 59% less.  What did I do?  In 1988, when I was 40 years old, I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged GAO with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. I failed/refused to help my superiors get rid of their employees because of their political affiliation, race, gender, or age. I opposed patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. I failed/refused to become a Democrat. I avoided the draft.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=24107
— Catholic school banishes Chick-fil-A
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=24151

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— MTV gives ‘Best Kiss’ award to two men for gay scene – Peter LaBarbera
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/mtv-gives-best-kiss-award-to-two-black-men

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Feminization of Everything Fails Our Boys – David French
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/447445/higher-education-gender-gap-favors-women-feminization-everything-fails-boys

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— A widening love-my-country gap from Democrats – Chad Groening  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who discourage Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. from supporting Wheaton’s Independence Day parades?)
https://www.onenewsnow.com/culture/2017/05/09/a-widening-love-my-country-gap-from-dems
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Longtime conservative activist Gary Bauer is concerned about the growing patriotism gap between the two major political parties in America. A recent Gallup poll found that fewer Democrats are proud to be Americans. The survey, conducted in March 2017, revealed 67 percent of Democrats are “extremely proud” or “very proud” to be Americans; that compares to 78 percent in 2016. There was little change among Republicans and Independents. In fact, the survey shows Republicans’ pride at 92 percent. Gallup reports the current 25-point gap in patriotic feelings between Republicans and Democrats is the highest in Gallup’s records. In January 2007, the party gap was 21 points. Gary Bauer of the Campaign for Working Families recently wrote on American Thinker that this patriotism gap is getting far less attention than it deserves. “There is a growing radical left in the Democratic Party,” Bauer tells OneNewsNow. “And there is a growing movement among young Americans who tend to be leaning toward the left politically who are not traditionally patriotic any longer.” Bauer thinks there are several reasons for that, including the anti-American history being taught in colleges and universities. “And then there’s this tendency on the radical left to see America as a country that oppresses people, that was built on slavery,” he says. “So it’s a serious issue when there is declining patriotism overall. It’s a serious issue when the left wing of one party seems to be declining in its patriotic feelings. “Bauer says it’s particularly troubling when younger Americans have lower levels of patriotism than any American generation in modern history.)

 

BREITBART
— ACLU Issues ‘Travel Alert’ for Texas after Sanctuary City Ban – BOB PRICE  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps punish you if you do not a) encourage people to come to America illegally, b) encourage people to stay in America illegally, and c) encourage people to bring others to America illegally.)
http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/09/aclu-issues-travel-alert-texas-sanctuary-city-ban/
— Armed Gang Disguised in Islamic Burqas Stole Thousands in Violent Raids – LIAM DEACON
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/09/armed-gang-disguised-in-islamic-burqas-stole-thousands-in-violent-raids/
— 15 Illegal Immigrants Arrested for Alleged Identity Theft – JOHN BINDER  (DIERSEN: Of course, all of the many millions who are in America illegally have one or more false identifications. How many of those millions used their false identification(s) to vote for Clinton?)
http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/05/09/15-illegal-immigrants-arrested-alleged-identity-theft/

 

BARBWIRE
— CONSERVATIVE PURGE AT COLLEGE CAMPUSES – ROBERT OSCAR LOPEZ
http://barbwire.com/2017/05/09/truth-shall-set-free/

 

BLAZE
— California may soon end ban on communists serving in government – Sara Gonzales  (DIERSEN: How soon will California ban members of the following groups from serving in government: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/09/california-may-soon-end-ban-on-communists-serving-in-government/

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— While the Left Ignores Voter Fraud, More Evidence Mounts to Prove Them Wrong – Jason Snead and Robert Ordway
http://dailysignal.com/2017/05/03/left-ignores-voter-fraud-evidence-mounts-prove-wrong/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Fake Statistics Created ‘Rape Anxiety’ Among Female Students – TOM KNIGHTON (DIERSEN: Anti-males want everyone to hate males.)
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/05/08/fake-statistics-created-rape-anxiety-among-female-students/

 

THE HILL
— GOP Intelligence chairman troubled by Trump’s firing of FBI director – ALEXANDER BOLTON  (DIERSEN: The following are not troubled at all a) that my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO 1980-1997, and forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, b) that my Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974, and c) that my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and in 1968: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs who promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid.).
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/332657-gop-intelligence-chairman-troubled-by-trumps-firing-of-fbi-director

 

CBS NEWS
— Legalized pot sends more teens to ER in Colorado – DENNIS THOMPSON
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pot-legalized-colorado-teens-hospital-er/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Fires James Comey as FBI Chief  President accepts recommendations of attorney general and deputy attorney general to dismiss FBI director – Rebecca Ballhaus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/president-trump-fires-fbi-director-james-comey-1494366613
— Business Schools Take a Stand Against Academic Rankings  Deans and faculty at more than 20 universities urge others not to participate in the process – Kelsey Gee  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always stressed that none of my four college degrees are from Ivy League universities.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/business-school-rankings-stir-new-rancor-1494331202

 

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: According to anti-Trumps, in Wisconsin, getting an ID and bringing it to a polling place is “insurmountable” for “many” Clinton supporters.
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/wisconsin/articles/2017-05-09/in-wisconsin-id-law-proved-insurmountable-for-many-voters

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— Democrats Are Shaming Republicans by Holding Town Halls in GOP Districts  The bold new strategy grew organically after the GOP House passed Trumpcare last week. Will Democratic leadership get behind it? – GRAHAM VYSE
https://newrepublic.com/article/142562/democrats-shaming-republicans-holding-town-halls-gop-districts

 

CHICAGO PRIDE
— Longtime LGBT community supporter & former Governor Pat Quinn unveils portrait – Brian Troutman
http://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/83629600/longtime-lgbt-community-supporter–former-governor-pat-quinn-unveils-portrait

May 8 Morning Edition

NBC5
— OUTSTANDING: Texas Governor Signs Ban on So-Called ‘Sanctuary Cities’  The term “sanctuary cities” has no legal definition, but Republicans want local police to help federal immigration agents crack down on criminal suspects in the U.S. illegally – Paul J. Weber  (DIERSEN: When will Rauner ban sanctuary cities in Illinois?)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Governor-Abbott-Signs-into-Law-Sanctuary-Cities-Ban-421570813.html

 

NEWSMAX
— OUTSTANDING: Texas Governor Signs Ban on ‘Sanctuary Cities’ (DIERSEN: When will Rauner ban sanctuary cities in Illinois?)
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/US-Sanctuary-Cities-Texas/2017/05/07/id/788653/
— George Will Signs as a Contributor With MSNBC, NBC News
http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/george-will-msnbc-nbc-news-contributor/2017/05/08/id/788734/

 

ABC7
— OBAMA RECEIVES PROFILE IN COURAGE AWARD FROM KENNEDYS – AP  (DIERSEN: While there are no DINOs (Democrat In Name Only), there are far too many activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who are RINOs (Republican In Name Only), Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, and Green plants.)
http://abc7chicago.com/news/obama-receives-profile-in-courage-award-from-kennedys/1966343/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Older Americans facing serious debt – Anya Kamenetz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/success/savingsgame/tca-older-americans-facing-serious-debt-20170428-story.html
— Financial literacy blind spots: Debt and retirement – Jill Schlesinger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201704261932–tms–retiresmctnrs-a20170426-20170426-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— WGN TV boss heads list of most powerful women in Chicago journalism – Robert Feder
http://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20170508/feder-wgn-tv-boss-heads-list-of-most-powerful-women-in-chicago-journalism
— Warehouse victory – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170508/lester-trumps-relaxed-school-lunch-rules-welcomed—for-now
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Two suburban lawmakers have persuaded Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza to freeze lease payments for a controversial warehouse being used by the state. Republican state Rep. David McSweeney of Barrington Hills and state Sen. Tom Cullerton, a Democrat from Villa Park, wrote to Mendoza after learning the state is leasing a former furniture warehouse in Springfield for $2.4 million over five years when it could have been purchased for around $750,000. McSweeney calls it “clearly wasteful spending” and “the last thing taxpayers’ money should be used for.”)
— Millennials’ jobs aren’t robot-proof, either – Danielle Paquette
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20170507/study-millennialsx2019-jobs-arenx2019t-robot-proof-either–
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURES: HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Giving it to you straight on drug culture – Mick Zawislak
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170508/studentx2019s-class-assignment-has-broader-message-on-drug-use-in-suburbs
— Documentary puts viewers in shoes of suburban drug users – Mick Zawislak
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170508/documentary-puts-viewers-in-shoes-of-suburban-drug-users

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Sinclair buying Tribune Media – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170508/NEWS06/170509853/sinclair-buying-tribune-media

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Who wants to be a billionaire (in 1916)? – George Will
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170507/george-will-who-wants-to-be-billionaire-in-1916

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Puerto Illinois? – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-05-08/puerto-illinois.html

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Without Pritzker’s wealth, Kennedy keeps pace – Rich Miller
http://qctimes.com/news/opinion/editorial/columnists/guest/miller-without-pritzker-s-wealth-kennedy-keeps-pace/article_dfda720e-5618-55f6-9276-2c3c97f43518.html

 

TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Rauner says he will push to make impact less dire.”
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/rauner-says-he-will-push-to-make-impact-less-dire/article_7f1480e8-e4f7-542f-8df4-9f2c4e816fa0.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Push to pin health care vote on vulnerable Republicans begins – RYAN NOBLES  (DIERSEN: To get reelected in 2018, how many “Republicans” in Illinois will become anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?  In Illinois, if you get elected as a Republican, you obligate yourself to defend and advance the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/push-to-pin-health-care-vote-on-vulnerable-republicans-begins/709032612

 

WSIL TV
— White House: Republicans to be rewarded for health care vote – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35365808/white-house-republicans-to-be-rewarded-for-health-care-vote

 

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— The Real Problem with Chicago’s Shrinking Population  Recent Census numbers aren’t as bad as they sound—except for one major factor. Since 1980, Chicago has lost about a third of its black population. – DAVID MENDELL
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/June-2017/Chicagos-Population-Problem/

 

DAILY WIRE
— Here’s Something You Don’t Hear Much About: The 175 People Suing CNN For Racial Discrimination – JOSEPH CURL
http://www.dailywire.com/news/16140/heres-something-you-dont-hear-much-about-175-joseph-curl

 

CITIZEN KELLY
— VIDEO: Rauner ducks Kelly’s questions on Trump, Sanctuary States
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aC11YUwYrc
(FROM THE POSTING: William J. Kelly, former statewide Republican candidate and host of the “Citizen Kelly Show” on AM 1590 WCGO, had a few questions for Gov. Rauner that he refused to answer. “If Gov. Rauner refuses to answer my questions as a reporter, then I might have to move my questions to a different arena,” Kelly said. Gov. Rauner refused to answer Kelly’s questions Saturday on Pres. Trump, the warehouse scandals involving Frank Vala, the man he appointed to the Board of Procurement, and his position on the Illinois Senate’s TRUST Act/Sanctuary State legislation.)

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Carlinville Published Forged Meeting Minutes – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/05/carlinville-published-forged-meeting-minutes/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: ARIZONA DOCTOR JUMPSTARTS 2018 SENATOR FLAKE CHALLENGE IN CHICAGO
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/thorner-arizona-doctor-jumpstarts-2018-senator-flake-challenge-in-chicago.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Biss hit on Madigan, corporate ties
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/08/biss-hit-on-madigan-corporate-ties/
— Drury on the trail  (DIERSEN: According to a report, Drury was Quinn’s Pot Czar.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/01/drury-on-the-trail/

 

GOPUSA
— Obama Lectures Congress on Courage at Award Performance – UPI (DIERSEN: While there are no DINOs (Democrat In Name Only), there are far too many activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who are RINOs (Republican In Name Only), Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, and Green plants.)
http://www.gopusa.com/obama-lectures-congress-on-courage-at-award-performance/
— French Voters Choose Globalism
http://www.gopusa.com/french-voters-choose-globalism/

 

FOX NEWS
— Butler University tones down anti-Trump course description
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/05/05/butler-university-tones-down-anti-trump-course-description.html

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— LGBT advocates rip Trump pick Dr. Mark Green over Christian values – Michael F. Haverluck  (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ activity is to oppose Christian values.)
https://www.onenewsnow.com/church/2017/05/07/lgbt-advocates-rip-trump-pick-green-over-christian-values

 

FEDERALIST PAPERS
— It Takes 79 Solar Workers To Produce Same Amount Of Electric Power As One Coal Worker – Brian Thomas
http://thefederalistpapers.org/us/it-takes-79-solar-workers-to-produce-same-amount-of-electric-power-as-one-coal-worker

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— Everyone On Every Side is Lying About the GOP Health Care Bill – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2017/05/07/everyone-every-side-lying-gop-health-care-bill/

 

BIZPAC REVIEW
— Italian TV reporter assaulted while covering arrival of refugees – Michael Dorstewitz
http://www.bizpacreview.com/2017/05/07/italian-tv-reporter-assaulted-live-tv-covering-arrival-refugees-487096

 

YAHOO NEWS
— U.S. federal staff being forced to watch Fox News instead of CNN, leaked email suggests – Narjas Zatat  (DIERSEN: If my critics/opponents, their operatives, or their dupes watch Fox News, it is for opposition research only; they are more than happy with CNN.)
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-federal-staff-being-forced-162245314.html

 

AOL NEWS
— Resolution calling for Trump impeachment probe passes in L.A. – Lindsey Granger
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/05/07/resolution-calling-for-trump-impeachment-probe-passes-in-l-a/22074311/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Life and Combat for Republicans at Berkeley – THOMAS FULLER  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government.  If I had been active in Republican politics while I was in school, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/us/republicans-at-berkeley-college.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On this famously liberal campus, it is easy to dismiss Berkeley Republicans as an oxymoron. Being a Republican at the University of California, Berkeley, is hard, conservative students say, a crucible of ideological combat. Some said they had been mocked, spat on and punched. Founded in the 1960s, the Berkeley College Republicans have remained a small and tightknit club, today numbering a few dozen active members. But Republican alumni have gone on to prominent jobs: Michael Anton is a senior national security official in the Trump administration. Alex Marlow is editor in chief of Breitbart News. Claire Chiara, a graduating senior and past president of the Berkeley College Republicans, was one of the youngest delegates to the Republican National Convention last year. The College Republicans made national headlines in recent weeks when the group invited Ann Coulter, the right-wing writer and provocateur, to speak. In February, anarchist protesters had violently broken up a planned speech on campus by the right-wing journalist Milo Yiannopoulos, and the university’s administration and the club haggled over a date and a “protectable” venue for Ms. Coulter; she ended up not coming. Berkeley’s Republicans have turned the tables on liberals at the campus, championing free speech and putting a conservative claim on one of the university’s proudest liberal legacies. Last month, the group and another conservative student organization sued administrators for what they said was discrimination against conservative speakers. They have co-opted the language of the left, portraying themselves as fighting intolerance. Not all Berkeley Republicans agree with their tactics — some describe it as unnecessarily provocative.)
— Ad Buyers Have a Say in Whether Real News Survives – Jim Rutenberg  (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. QUESTION: What distinguishes GOPUSA ILLINOIS from other news sources?  ANSWER: Advertisers do not call the tunes at GOPUSA ILLINOIS.  Dave Diersen and only Dave Diersen provides all the time and all the money needed a) to put together and send out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) to maintain www.gopillinois.com.  He who pays the piper calls the tunes.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/07/business/media/ad-buyers-have-say-in-survival-of-news.html
— Lawsuit Presses the Issue of Lower Pay for Female Law Partners – ELIZABETH OLSON
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/07/business/dealbook/law-firm-pay-gender-bias.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— The “Sammies” — therapy for feds’ during tough times under Trump – Joe Davidson  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. From what I saw working for the federal government for almost 30 years, the more of the following that you did, the faster and higher that you get promoted: a) be a Democrat, b) promote the Democrat Party platform, c) help your superiors retain and promote their employees who are Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger, and d) help your superiors get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/05/08/the-sammies-therapy-for-feds-during-tough-times-under-trump/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Federal employees could use some good news. With President Trump’s proposed budget cuts for many agencies and the planned elimination of 19 small agencies looming, the potential loss of thousands of jobs leaves feds anxious. So, the annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalists announcement comes at an appropriate time. While specific federal employees are nominated for the awards, they also point to the impressive work done by the workforce generally. Twenty-six finalists, including teams, will be acknowledged at a breakfast Tuesday in the Dirksen Senate Office Building as part of Public Service Recognition Week. The medal winners in seven categories, including federal employee of the year and the new “promising innovations” group, will be honored at a gala in September. “The federal innovators recognized for this years’ Service to America Medals represent the passion and hard work demonstrated every day by government workers throughout the country,” said Max Stier, president and chief executive of the Partnership for Public Service, the nonpartisan good government group that sponsors the awards. “Federal leaders must create a climate where talented people will want to serve in government and tap into the desire of young people to make a difference for our country. That starts by celebrating the many outstanding contributions that our nation’s civil servants are making for society.” But does that climate exist under Trump?)

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Sinclair Broadcast to Buy Tribune Media for $3.9 Billion  Deal unites two of the nation’s biggest operators of local television stations, may pave way for more industry mergers – Joe Flint and  Austen Hufford
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sinclair-broadcast-to-buy-tribune-media-for-3-9-billion-1494250624
— What to Consider Before Retiring in a College Town – Glenn Ruffenach  (DIERSEN: If you live in a college town, how much influence does that college(s) have on your town?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-to-consider-before-retiring-in-a-college-town-1493996579

 

USA TODAY
— Refugee admissions plummet under Trump – Alan Gomez
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/05/04/refugee-admissions-donald-trump-migrants/101036264/

 

TIME
— Butler University Responds to Backlash Over Its President Trump ‘Resistance’ Class – Aric Jenkins
http://time.com/4769764/butler-university-donald-trump-class-indiana/

 

CHARLESTON POST AND COURIER
— Overly generous Uncle Sam – Editorial (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
http://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/editorials/overly-generous-uncle-sam/article_9c2a4586-3108-11e7-b42c-c71a42f26e18.html

 

FED SMITH
— Trump Calls on Federal Employees to Help Make Government More Efficient – Ian Smith  (DIERSEN: GAO audits federal agencies. I worked for GAO for almost 18 years.  Democrats run GAO.  My Democrat GAO superiors did NOT want me to help them “Make Government More Efficient.”  They wanted to get rid of me so that a Democrat who was minority, female, and/or younger than me could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/05/08/trump-calls-federal-employees-help-make-government-more-efficient/

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— Don’t like government? Count on our under-celebrated public servants to fix it – Robert J. Shea  (DIERSEN: GAO audits federal agencies. I worked for GAO for almost 18 years.  Democrats run GAO.  My Democrat GAO superiors did NOT want me to help them “fix” the federal government.  They wanted to get rid of me so that a Democrat who was minority, female, and/or younger than me could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/dont-like-government-count-on-our-under-celebrated-public-servants-to-fix-it-commentary

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— The nobility of public service is making a comeback – Tony Reardon  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. From what I saw working for the federal government for almost 30 years, the more of the following that you did, the faster and higher that you get promoted: a) be a Democrat, b) promote the Democrat Party platform, c) help your superiors retain and promote their employees who are Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger, and d) help your superiors get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://federalnewsradio.com/commentary/2017/05/the-nobility-of-public-service-is-making-a-comeback/

 

BEACHWOOD REPORTER
— The Unbearable Whiteness Of Cycling – Kevin Hylton  (DIERSEN: Since 2000, instead of cycling, I have a) increasingly spent time putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out, b) increasingly put on weight, and c) come down with type 2 diabetes.)
http://www.beachwoodreporter.com/sports/the_unbearable_whiteness_of_cy.php

May 3 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pay for news?  More than half of Americans say yes – AP  (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS email subscriptions are worth at lease $1,000 a year. But because I do not charge anything for the emails, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that the emails are worthless.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20170503/281840053570951
— Pool: Most teenagers have taken social media break  For an adult to understand what it might be like … consider disconnecting from email – or your phone – for a couple of weeks. – Barbara Ortutay  (DIERSEN: I have put together a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email and sent it out each and every morning since 2004 and each and every evening to since 2015.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20170503/281831463636359
— Heroin epidemic expands its grip on America – Steven Reinberg  (DIERSEN: Pot is a gateway drug. What do you say to those who say that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who hypocritically promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-heroin-epidemic-grows-white-males-health-0426-20170330-story.html
— More older women hitting the bottle hard – Steven Reinberg  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who hypocritically promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-more-older-women-drinking-hard-health-0426-20170331-story.html
— Getting treatment for problem drinking – Nara Schoenberg  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who say that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who hypocritically promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-alcohol-abuse-harm-reduction-health-0426-20170420-story.html
— Interns at these 25 companies make more than the median U.S. worker – Jena McGregor  (DIERSEN: If you seek a government office or a political office, sooner or later, your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will use against you what you did with your summers when you were young. I delivered newspapers and did yard work during the summers of 1962, 1963, and 1964.  I washed dishes during the summer of 1965.  I cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline during the summer of 1966.  I delivered mail during the summers of 1967, 1968, and 1969.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-glassdoor-high-paying-internships-20170502-story.html
— Memories a good trade for Take Your Child to Work Day challenges – Rob Manker  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who demonize, who denigrate, and who condemn my wife and I for giving up trying to have children, for not adopting, and for not becoming foster parents.  Do you agree with those who demonize, who denigrate, and who condemn those who give up trying to have children, who do not adopt, and who do not become foster parents?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-manker-column-st-0503-20170502-story.html
— Evanston High School Dist. 202 approves changes on transgender student access to locker rooms – Genevieve Bookwalter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/news/ct-evr-evanston-eths-district-202-transgender-vote-tl-0504-20170504-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— No trial balloons: Trump flips script with startling ideas – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/no-trial-balloons-trump-flips-script-with-startling-ideas/

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Why your tax bill could go up if homeowner’s exemption changes – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170503/why-your-tax-bill-could-go-up-if-homeowners-exemption-changes
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps are filled with hatred of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170503/the-language-of-hatred-increasingly-normalized-by-trump

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Rauner, Emanuel square off over future of the Thompson Center
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/252260335-story

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— UIS professors hit picket line; many classes called off – John Reynolds
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170502/uis-professors-hit-picket-line-many-classes-called-off
— Courts shouldn’t have to force state to honor contracts – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170502/our-view-courts-shouldnt-have-to-force-state-to-honor-contracts

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Property tax freeze opposition is premature – Editorial
http://www.qconline.com/editorials/editorial-property-tax-freeze-opposition-is-premature/article_fd116146-95a2-5d31-8250-4709e1779f3e.html

 

DUPAGE WATCHDOG
— Donors to the “yes” campaign – Janet Shaw
http://dupagewatchdog.org/2017/05/donors-to-the-yes-campaign/

 

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE COURIER
— Local couple steals $200,000 from financial aid at COD – Kitt Fresa
http://codcourier.org/6035/news/local-couple-steals-200000-from-financial-aid-at-cod/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives counting on Rauner to stop abortion bill – Glenn Minnis
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511110185-ives-counting-on-rauner-to-stop-abortion-bill

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Contact Kinzinger To Defund Planned Parenthood – Chris Iverson
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/05/contact-kinzinger-to-defund-planned-parenthood/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— STUDENTS DESPISE OBAMA POLICIES…WHEN CREDITED TO TRUMP
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/students-despise-obama-policieswhen-credited-to-trump.html
— THORNER: TRUMP’S TAX REFORMS AREN’T RADICAL, BUT THEY ARE BETTER, EXPERT SAYS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/05/thorner-trumps-tax-reforms-arent-radical-but-they-are-better-expert-says.html

 

DAILY CALLER
— We Need To Expand E-Verify To Fight Illegal Immigration – Joanne Butler
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/03/we-need-to-expand-e-verify-to-fight-illegal-immigration/

 

JP MEDIA
— Former RNC Chair Michael Steele on Paul Ryan: ‘Amazing’ His Hair Isn’t Gray or Gone – NICHOLAS BALLASY
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/2017/05/02/former-rnc-chair-on-paul-ryan-amazing-his-hair-isnt-gray-or-gone/

 

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Why Do We Vote Republican? What Trump Must Do to Avoid More Disastrous Budget Deals
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2017/05/01/its-time-for-trump-to-take-over-leadership-from-the-house-republicans/

 

MASS RESISTANCE
— VIDEO: How big corporations support the radical LGBT agenda – Peter LaBarbera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qn_ssyCu8g

 

PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY CENTER
— VIDEO: Defending Trump on Islam – Babette Francis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb2K9pDnwUY

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump’s takeover of the GOP, one year later – W. James Antle III
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-takeover-of-the-gop-one-year-later/article/2621948

 

THE HILL
— Minn. GOP chair apologizes for Facebook post calling Ellison ‘Muslim Goat Humper’ – JOHN BOWDEN
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/331541-minnesota-gop-chair-apologizes-for-muslim-goat-humper-post
— Obama’s Wall Street payday triggers Dem angst – JONATHAN EASLEY
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/331676-obamas-wall-street-payday-triggers-dem-angst

 

NBC NEWS
— Trump Nominee Jovita Carranza Would Be 7th Latina US Treasurer – SUZANNE GAMBOA
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/trump-nominee-jovita-carranza-would-be-7th-latina-us-treasurer-n754081

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s ‘good shutdown’ tweet sullies spending-plan agreement – Joe Davidson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/05/03/trumps-good-shutdown-tweet-sullies-spending-plan-agreement/

 

CHARLESTON POST AND COURIER
— GAO assigns spring cleaning  (DIERSEN: I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991.)
http://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/editorials/gao-assigns-spring-cleaning/article_92ad0062-2f86-11e7-b9c9-df4efce05ec7.html
— South Carolina’s Jim DeMint officially out as president of Heritage Foundation – Emma Dumain
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/south-carolina-s-jim-demint-officially-out-as-president-of/article_af4cd4a2-2f79-11e7-89a9-2f93f1528b1a.html

 

THE WEEK
— Trump’s fusillade on the press – Edward Morrissey  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the fusillades that have been thrown against me by activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.  The aforesaid blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. If the aforesaid did not have me to blame, who would they blame?)
http://theweek.com/articles/696145/trumps-fusillade-press

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Military Needs Modern Ways to Attract and Manage Talent  A rigid, bureaucratic personnel system made sense in 1947. Now it’s dangerously out of date. – Leon Panetta and Jim Talent  (DIERSEN: Democrats do not want you in the military or in any other government job unless you promote a) dependency on government and on charity, b) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, c) LGBTQ activity, d) abortion, e) mass/illegal immigration, f) race and gender based preference giving, g) age discrimination, and h) hatred of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-military-needs-modern-ways-to-attract-and-manage-talent-1493766438
— IRAs Mostly Serve People Who Need Them the Least  More people use IRAs to roll over 401(k) plans after changing jobs than to save for retirement – Lauren Weber  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) have always been furious that my wife and I have always put the maximum allowed each year into IRA, 401(k), 403(b), etc. savings accounts and b) have always hinted/implied/argues/shouted that we have been able to do that because I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth and I have always been privileged, I avoided the draft, I have always been grossly overpaid, and my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/iras-dont-do-what-they-are-supposed-to-do-study-finds-1493722800
— How Heritage Went Wrong  The think tank abandoned ideas for political muscle. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-heritage-went-wrong-1493767510
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. I should write a book about those who have lots of financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois and who use their financial clout a) to promote those who pander to them, who glorify and praise them, who serve as their operatives or dupes, and/or who give them money and b) to destroy those like me WHO DO NOT pander to them, WHO DO NOT glorify or praise them, WHO DO NOT serve as their operatives or dupes, and/or WHO DO NOT give them money.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-praise-of-modern-medicis-1493766061
— College Enrollment Among High-School Grads Nears Record High – SARAH CHANEY  (DIERSEN: How hard were you pushed to be successful when you were in high school?  Few thought that I was “college material” because neither of my parents had attended college, my father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma, and my mother never attended high school. What if Affirmative Action was only for those whose parents did not have a college degree?)
https://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2017/05/01/u-s-college-enrollment-among-high-school-grads-nears-record-high/

 

INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR
— Trump’s first 100 days get a warm embrace from Ken Griffin – Imogen Rose-Smith
http://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/3713874/asset-management-macro/trumps-first-100-days-get-a-warm-embrace-from-ken-griffin.html

 

CHEAT SHEET
— 7 People You Should Never Take Financial Advice From – Sheiresa Ngo  (DIERSEN: I have offered my services as a consultant since 1998.  Statements that are defamatory “per se” include statements that claim that the plaintiff is incompetent in his job, trade, or profession. I should write a book about my slanderous critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who hint/imply/argue/shout at everyone a) that I am incompetent as a consultant and b) that no one should seek my advice about anything or take my advice about anything.)
http://www.cheatsheet.com/money-career/people-never-take-financial-advice.html/

 

THINK PROGRESS
— Trump campaign accuses CNN of censorship for refusing to run ad calling it ‘FAKE NEWS’  CNN says it’s under no obligation to run ads featuring false smears.  (DIERSEN: Unlike CNN, GOPUSA ILLINOIS does not “run ads.”)
https://thinkprogress.org/trump-cnn-fake-news-100-days-ad-48787f87aef7

May 2 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker the first Democrat to air TV ads in bid to take on Rauner – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-illinois-governor-ad-met-0503-20170502-story.html
— Trump donor Gidwitz’s trustworthiness placed at heart of court case – Kim Janssen  (DIERSEN: Who focuses on destroying your credibility? I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who focus on destroying my credibility.  Of course, they include those who I have sued, their operatives, and their dupes.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-gidwitz-lawsuit-attorney-fees-0503-chicago-inc-20170502-story.html
— Emanuel says Thompson Center sale tied to ‘L’ station – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-thompson-center-sale-met-20170502-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-Trump and anti-GOP Eric Zorn says “Trump and GOP, not campus radicals, pose the real threat to freedom.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-trump-gop-real-threats-to-liberty-zorn-perspec-0503-20170502-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner fans and Madigan fans all so pleased while Illinois fails – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/rauner-fans-and-madigan-fans-all-so-pleased-while-illinois-fails/
— Emanuel puts brakes on Rauner plan to sell Thompson Center – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/emanuel-puts-brakes-on-rauner-plan-to-sell-thompson-center/
— Friends gave Rahm Emanuel sports tickets, covered travel expenses – Mitchell Armentrout and Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/friends-gave-rahm-emanuel-sports-tickets-covered-travel-expenses/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot in Illinois.  If you push pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/why-there-is-an-urgent-need-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana/
— Would this read better if Medill were accredited? – Neil Steinberg  (DIERSEN: Since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, to discredit me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have shouted that I do not have a degree in journalism.  In my defense, I worked for GAO for almost 18 years 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which, at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991. Much of what I did for GAO is similar to what journalists do – interviewing, conducting surveys, gathering facts, summarizing facts, analyzing facts, and writing reports. Two of the GAO reports that I worked on are at http://www.gao.gov/assets/160/154342.pdf (FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES: Actions Needed to Protect the Financial System) and at http://www.gao.gov/assets/160/156011.pdf (OTC DERIVATIVES: Additional Oversight Could Reduce Costly Sales Practice Disputes).)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/steinberg-would-this-read-better-if-medill-were-accredited/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Hultgren, Roskam undecided on Obamacare repeal – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170502/hultgren-roskam-undecided-on-obamacare-repeal

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— State gets new reminder of slipping finances – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170502/BLOGS02/170509957/as-illinois-budget-feud-continues-new-reminder-of-slipping-finances

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Vandalism at Ald. Joe Moreno’s office targets gentrification
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/252243761-story

 

CBS2
— Sen. Durbin On Recent Heart Procedure – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/02/sen-durbin-on-recent-heart-procedure/
— Vandals Target Alderman’s Office, Gentrification Of Neighborhood
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/02/vandals-target-aldermans-office-gentrification-of-neighborhood/
— Retired Police Officer Waits On Online Lottery Winnings – Dana Kozlov
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/01/retired-police-officer-waits-on-online-lottery-winnings/

 

NBC5
— Sale of Thompson Center Hits Snag – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/thompson-center-sale-chicago-421083384.html
— University of Illinois-Springfield Professors Go on Strike
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/university-of-illinois-springfield-professors-strike-421066964.html
— Sen. Durbin Undergoes Outpatient Procedure at Northwestern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Sen-Durbin-Undergoes-Outpatient-Procedure-at-Northwestern-421053954.html

 

ABC7
— SEN. DURBIN TREATED FOR IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT – APSEN. DURBIN TREATED FOR IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT
http://abc7chicago.com/news/sen-durbin-treated-for-irregular-heartbeat/1945716/

 

DNA INFO
— G Whiz: Rauner Explainin’ About Talkin’ The Way He Does – David Matthews
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170502/downtown/g-whiz-rauner-explainin-about-talkin-way-he-does

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— A week before final exams, UIS professors go on strike
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170501/week-before-final-exams-uis-professors-go-on-strike

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say that the Trump administration has “discriminatory public policy.”)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/civil-rights-group-discriminatory-public-policy-under-trump-administration/704856306

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Kinzinger Faces Challenges From Left And Right: How Safe Is He? – DAN KLEFSTAD (DIERSEN: What does Kinzinger think of those who share your demographics?)
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/kinzinger-faces-challenges-left-and-right-how-safe-he

 

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Does Recreational Weed Have a Chance in Illinois?  The political tide has turned against marijuana in recent months. So why are two state lawmakers introducing a legalization bill now? – TATIANA WALK-MORRIS  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot in Illinois, you promote the destruction of Illinois.)
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/May-2017/Recreational-Marijuana/

 

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Rauner seeks court guidance on what to do with illegally hired patronage workers in wake of special report – Jonathan Bilyk
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511110910-rauner-seeks-court-guidance-on-what-to-do-with-illegally-hired-patronage-workers-in-wake-of-special-report

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives strengthens push for Mautino ouster – Matt Smith
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511108479-ives-strengthens-push-for-mautino-ouster

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS HOUSE PASSES BILL TO ALLOW DISSOLUTION OF TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICTS – Mindy Ruckman
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-house-passes-bill-to-allow-dissolution-of-township-road-districts/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Illinois Republican Party: Hotel Scion Pritzker Using Inherited Wealth on Inherited Agenda  (DIERSEN: Should everyone involved in government, politics, news media, etc. be required to disclose exactly how they acquired their wealth?  For me, it was money that I earned doing yard work and delivering newspapers 1962-1964; washing dishes 1964-1966; cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline in 1966; delivering mail 1966-1969, working on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970; selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumping gasoline 1971-1972; collecting delinquent taxes 1971-1980; auditing federal agencies 1980-1997; collecting a Civil Service Retirement System pension since 1997; collecting Social Security since 2010; and inheriting from my mother $56,073 and half interest in 1286 Wood Street in Crete last year.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/02/question-of-the-day-2462/
— New Planned Parenthood TV ad targets Roskam
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/02/new-planned-parenthood-tv-ad-targets-roskam/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Popular homeschooling resource quietly promotes LGBT to children – Fr. Mark Hodges
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/popular-homeschooling-platform-quietly-promotes-lgbt-to-children

 

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION
— Federal Legislative Ratings  (FOR 2016: Hultgren-88, LaHood-84, Roskam-67, Shimkus-64, Bost-52, Kinzinger-44)
http://acuratings.conservative.org/acu-federal-legislative-ratings/

 

DAILY CALLER
— CNN Refuses To Run Trump’s ‘100 Days’ Ad That Calls Mainstream Media ‘Fake News’ – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/02/trump-camp-claims-cnn-refused-to-run-100-days-ad/
— Hillary: I Am Now ‘Part Of The Resistance’ – Amber Athey
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/02/hillary-i-am-now-part-of-the-resistance-video/
— ‘It Was An Invasion’: How Hungary Managed To Erase Illegal Immigration In Just A Few Months – JACOB BOJESSON
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/30/exclusive-it-was-an-invasion-how-hungary-managed-to-erase-illegal-immigration-in-just-a-few-months/
— Al Franken Wonders Aloud If Steve Bannon Inspires Hate Crimes – Chuck Ross  (DIERSEN: Soon, if not already, all anti-Trumps will accuse all Trump supporters of inspiring hate crimes.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/02/al-franken-wonders-aloud-if-steve-bannon-inspires-hate-crimes-video/
— Immigrant Workers Stunned To Be Fired After Skipping Work For Protest – WILL RACKE
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/01/immigrant-workers-surprised-to-be-fired-after-missing-work-for-protest/
— DNC Chairman Claims ‘No Human Being Is Illegal’ – TED GOODMAN (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the DNC officially declare war on America?)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/01/dnc-chairman-claims-no-human-being-is-illegal/

 

NEWS BUSTERS
— New York Times Promotes Attack on Christians Who ‘Shield’ Bill O’Reilly – Tim Graham
http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2017/05/02/ny-times-promotes-attack-christians-who-shield-bill-oreilly

 

GOPUSA
— Austin, Texas: All day sit-in protest of ‘sanctuary cities’ bill ends in arrests
http://www.gopusa.com/all-day-sit-in-protest-of-sanctuary-cities-bill-ends-in-arrests/
— Which side are you on? Illegals are given “sanctuary” by liberals. Where is the sanctuary for American conservatives?
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=23780
— Legislatures tell universities ‘free speech’ or else
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=23771

 

FOX NEWS
— Ingraham: GOP Will Have ‘Hell to Pay’ as Dems Claim Victory on Spending
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/05/02/laura-ingraham-gop-paul-ryan-will-have-hell-pay-dems-claim-victory-spending

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump Campaign Claims CNN Rejected 100 Days Ad – Jeffrey Rodach
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/trump-campaign-cnn-rejected/2017/05/02/id/787654/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Will the Second Civil War Turn Violent? – DENNIS PRAGER
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/447253/violence-left-campus-streets

 

BREITBART
— Public Employees and the Shadow World of American Carnage – JOHN CARNEY  (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/02/public-employees-shadow-american-carnage/

 

THE HILL
— Trump’s quest to stop bad media coverage threatens our Constitution – JONATHAN TURLEY  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who focus on a) stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out and b) stopping everyone from reading those emails?  Further, what do you say to those who read the emails, but fail/refuse to come to my defense?)
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/331524-trumps-quest-to-curb-freedom-of-the-press-is-at-odds

 

CNN
— Jim DeMint officially ousted at Heritage Foundation – Theodore Schleifer
http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/02/politics/jim-demint-ousted-heritage/

 

ABC NEWS
— Could libel laws change under President Trump? – LAUREN PEARLE and MEGHAN KENEALLY
http://abcnews.go.com/US/libel-laws-change-president-trump/story?id=47128197

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— GAO report says government not doing enough against fraud
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington/article148027214.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— A week to publicly recognize the good work of federal employees – Tom Fox  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, just about everyone viciously demonizes, viciously denigrates, and viciously condemns federal employees and federal retirees. How would you react if you were a member of a group that is ever-increasingly viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-leadership/wp/2017/05/02/a-week-to-publicly-recognize-the-good-work-of-federal-employees/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The real reason Trump is so frustrated with Congress: He keeps on taking bullets for Republicans.”  Trump has promised to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/05/02/the-real-reason-trump-is-so-frustrated-with-congress-he-keeps-on-taking-bullets-for-republicans/
— Interns at these 25 companies make more than the median U.S. worker – Jena McGregor  (DIERSEN: What are/were you paid? In 1971, when I was 22 years old, IRS hired at the GS-7 level, currently $44,853/year. In 1972, IRS promoted me to GS-9, currently $54,864/year. In 1973, IRS promoted me to GS-11, currently $66,379/year. In 1974, IRS promoted me to GS-12, currently $79,563/year. My critics/opponents have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-leadership/wp/2017/05/02/interns-at-these-25-companies-make-more-than-the-median-u-s-worker/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Summer is nearing, and workplaces everywhere are awaiting the arrival of this year’s interns to help out on extra projects and shoulder the seasonal load. But among certain companies, they’re likely doing more than getting coffee and making copies. Or at least, they’re being paid that way. According to a new report by the jobs site Glassdoor, the 25 best-paying companies for internships each pay their median summer worker more than $4,500 a month. That amount, if it was paid over the course of a full year, would be north of $54,000, exceeding the median annual pay for a U.S. worker, according to Glassdoor’s own local pay reports ($51,350), and the annual figure calculated from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest weekly earnings data for full-time wage and salary workers ($44,460). Topping the list was Facebook, where the median pay for interns is $8,000 a month, according to the reports from the newest analysis. That’s $1,800 more than the $6,200 the social media giant reportedly paid interns when Glassdoor last issued its last highest paying internship report, in 2014. The next three were Microsoft (which pays a median $7,100 a month), ExxonMobil ($6,507) and Salesforce ($6,450).)
— Why did Trump win? New research by Democrats offers a worrisome answer. – Greg Sargent
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2017/05/01/why-did-trump-win-new-research-by-democrats-offers-a-worrisome-answer/
— Kansas City Archdiocese boots Girl Scouts, calls group reflective of ‘troubling trends’ – Samantha Schmidt  (DIERSEN: To what extent have the Girl Scouts been taken over by those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/05/02/kansas-city-archdiocese-boots-girl-scouts-calls-group-reflective-of-troubling-trends/

 

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump administration continues to threaten a free press. Newest attacks by the president, Preibus erode U.S. moral authority.”
http://www.startribune.com/trump-administration-continues-to-threaten-a-free-press/421077723/

 

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Professors Walk Picket Lines at U of Illinois-Springfield  Officials with the union that represents nearly 170 professors at the University of Illinois-Springfield say they’re going on strike starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. – AP
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-05-02/nearly-170-professors-to-strike-at-u-of-illinois-springfield

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Medill Drops Efforts at Accreditation in Blow to Watchdog Groups  Northwestern’s journalism school says process delivers little value; students loans not at risk – Douglas Belkin (DIERSEN: Since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, to discredit me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have shouted that I do not have a degree in journalism.  In my defense, I worked for GAO for almost 18 years 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which, at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991. Much of what I did for GAO is similar to what journalists do – interviewing, conducting surveys, gathering facts, summarizing facts, analyzing facts, and writing reports. Two of the GAO reports that I worked on are at http://www.gao.gov/assets/160/154342.pdf (FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES: Actions Needed to Protect the Financial System) and at http://www.gao.gov/assets/160/156011.pdf (OTC DERIVATIVES: Additional Oversight Could Reduce Costly Sales Practice Disputes).)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/medill-drops-efforts-at-accreditation-in-blow-to-watchdog-groups-1493748441
— Facebook’s Female Engineers Claim Gender Bias  Analysis found female engineers received 35% more rejections of their code than men – Deepa Seetharaman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebooks-female-engineers-claim-gender-bias-1493737116

 

INVESTORS BUSINESS DAILY
— How Soaring Benefit Costs Are Coming Back To Haunt Gov’t Workers – STEVEN MALANGA  (DIERSEN: From the beginning of time and ever-increasingly, government workers have been viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned.  Because of that, governments have had to provide better salaries and better benefits to hire and to retain workers.)
http://www.investors.com/politics/commentary/how-soaring-benefit-costs-are-coming-back-to-haunt-govt-workers/

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Zillow Launched A New Tool To Help Millennials Buy Their First Home – Jennifer Calfas  (DIERSEN: How old were you when you bought your first home?  I bought a new town home in University Park in 1972 when I was 24 years old.)
http://time.com/money/4763206/zillow-millennials-buy-homes/

 

FOX 11
— More than half not saving for retirement – Mark Leland  (DIERSEN: When did you start saving for your retirement?  Since 1966, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious that constructively, I started saving for my retirement in 1966 when I started working part-time for the Park Forest Post Office and earning BOTH full-time Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) credits AND Social Security credits.  However, my Social Security is dramatically reduced because I get a CSRS pension.)
http://fox11online.com/news/fox-11-investigates/fox11-investigates-finds-more-than-half-not-saving-for-retirement

 

NBC2
— Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani to Ivanka Trump: Don’t use my story – CNN  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote hatred.)
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/35322791/girls-who-code-founder-to-ivanka-trump-dont-use-my-story

 

NEWS & OBSERVER
— Why a Congress that’s protesting wasteful spending wants $77 million more for itself – KATE IRBY
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article148128104.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The legislative increase primarily goes to the Library of Congress, with $32 million more; the Capitol Police, with $18.3 million more and the Government Accountability Office, Congress’ auditing arm, with $13.5 million more.)

 

FED SMITH
— Pay Parity For Federal Employees and Military? – Ralph R. Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/05/02/pay-parity-federal-employees-military/

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— House passes enhancement to Whistleblower Protections Act – Eric White  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, I blew the whistle on patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.  Because they benefited personally from one or more of the aforesaid, virtually none of my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates sided with me.)
https://federalnewsradio.com/federal-headlines/2017/05/enhancement-to-whistleblower-protections-act-passes-house/

 

INDEPENDENT
— Barack Obama’s former lawyers sue Donald Trump’s team over alleged intimidation of federal workers  United to Protect Democracy says its goal is ‘protecting the civil service from purges, intimidation or politicisation’ – Samuel Osborne (DIERSEN: Were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986. In Diersen v. GAO, all of the following made it very clear that they favored patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation: the District Court Judge Amy J. St. Eve and the U.S. Attorney for GAO Patrick Fitzgerald, U.S. Senator Peter Fitzgerald who appointed the aforesaid, and the 7th Circuit Appellate Court Justices.)
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/barack-obama-lawyers-donald-trump-federal-workers-intimidation-united-to-protect-democracy-a7713696.html

 

SALON
— The next 100 days will be even worse: Right-wing bigots urge Trump to sign anti-LGBT order allowing broad discrimination  Conservatives have been pressuring Trump to take even more action targeting the LGBT community for months. – NICO LANG  (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, the less that you promote LGBTQ activity, the more that you are discriminated against.)
http://www.salon.com/2017/05/02/the-next-100-days-will-be-even-worse-right-wing-bigots-urge-trump-to-sign-anti-lgbt-order-allowing-broad-discrimination/

May 2 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Democrats confident they can block Trump’s agenda after spending-bill win.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-democrats-spending-bill-20170501-story.html
— Northwestern journalism school lets accreditation lapse – Dawn Rhodes  (DIERSEN: Since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, to discredit me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have shouted that I do not have a degree in journalism.  In my defense, I worked for GAO for almost 18 years 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which, at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991. Much of what I did for GAO is similar to what journalists do – interviewing, conducting surveys, gathering facts, summarizing facts, analyzing facts, and writing reports. Two of the GAO reports that I worked on are at http://www.gao.gov/assets/160/154342.pdf (FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES: Actions Needed to Protect the Financial System) and at http://www.gao.gov/assets/160/156011.pdf (OTC DERIVATIVES: Additional Oversight Could Reduce Costly Sales Practice Disputes).)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-northwestern-university-medill-accreditation-20170501-story.html
— Trump’s first 100 days have been a disaster — for Democrats – Marc A. Thiessen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-first-100-days-disaster-for-democrats-20170501-story.html
— Illinois’ medical debt spiral injures people, economy – Robert Reed
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-hospitals-hurt-state-budget-robert-reed-0502-biz-20170501-column.html
— Rauner, Madigan offer new buzzword on impasse: ‘focus’ – Monique Garcia  (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes focus on?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes focus on a) stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out and b) stopping everyone from reading those emails.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-michael-madigan-focus-20170501-story.html
— Kane County evaluates impact of video gaming on Grand Victoria grants – Gloria Casas  (DIERSEN: How strongly does your municipality, your township/ward, and your county promote booze, gambling, and other vices?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-kane-gambling-poker-st-0502-20170501-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Planned Parenthood targets Roskam in TV ad, poll – Tina Sfondeles  (DIERSEN: What kinds of slanderous things do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes say about you a) to your congressman, b) to your state senator, b) to your state representative, c) to Rauner, d) to Sanguinetti, e) to Radogno, f) to Durkin, g) to the elected officials in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality, and h) to the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, your county party organization, and your township/ward party organization? Do the aforesaid treat you like they believe the slanderous things that were said about you?  My slanderous critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always blamed me for all the problems that Roskam has had, is having, and will have.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/planned-parenthood-targets-roskam-in-tv-ad-poll/
— Byrd-Bennett’s sentence doesn’t teach needed lesson – Mary Mitchell  (DIERSEN: What lessons were you taught?  My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.  My Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974.  My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969. My Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO critics/opponents ended my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship in 2012, my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership in 2011, my service as the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster in 2010 and in 2004, my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership in 2007, and my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership in 2004.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/mitchell-byrd-bennetts-sentence-doesnt-teach-needed-lesson/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Arlington Heights won’t follow county’s wage, sick leave rules – Sara Hooker and Lee Filas
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170502/dawn-patrol-arlington-heights-wonx2019t-follow-countyx2019s-wage-sick-leave-rules
— Cut the number of judges in primary elections – Editorial  (DIERSEN: For many, the longer that you have to stand in line to vote, the less likely that you will vote in the future.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170501/editorial-cut-the-number-of-judges-in-primary-elections
— Eight charged in connection with Naperville prostitution sting
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170501/eight-charged-in-connection-with-naperville-prostitution-sting

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Teachers Concerned About the Future of Education. Some students are focused on immigration instead of learning.”  Ever-increasingly, Democrat teachers focus on cranking out “good little Democrats.”)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/teachers-concerned-about-the-future-of-education/704246882

 

WSIL TV
— With Obama, Clinton gone, GOP revives Pelosi as boogeyman – AP (DIERSEN: Who determines who the bogeymen are in your Republican township/ward party organization, in your Republican county party organization, in the Illinois Republican Party, in TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, in the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, in the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee, in the American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, in GAO, in IRS, in etc.?)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35289996/with-obama-clinton-gone-gop-revives-pelosi-as-boogeyman

 

WJBD RADIO
— Evander Holyfield’s son arrested on marijuana charges
http://www.wjbdradio.com/national-sports/2017/05/02/evander-holyfields-son-arrested-on-marijuana-charges
— Could libel laws change under President Trump?
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2017/05/02/could-libel-laws-change-under-president-trump
— Trump adds the Philippines’ Duterte to list of authoritarian world leaders he’s praised
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2017/05/01/trump-adds-the-philippines-duterte-to-list-of-authoritarian-world-leaders-hes-praised

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— President Trump has no one else to blame if unable to fulfill campaign priorities  First 100 days demonstrate president’s learning curve – Jim Niedelman
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/president-trump-has-no-one-else-to-blame-if-unable-to-fulfill-campaign-priorities/704287257
— Longshot Democratic gubernatorial candidate banking on social media over money in Illinois  Alex Paterakis is the youngest candidate in the race at 29 – Jim Niedelman
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/longshot-democratic-gubernatorial-candidate-banking-on-social-media-over-money-in-illinois/704296041
— Paterakis not afraid to stand up to Michael Madigan if elected governor  Democratic candidate favors term limits and turnover in leadership – Jim Niedelman
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/paterakis-not-afraid-to-stand-up-to-michael-madigan-if-elected-governor/704288061

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump’s Budget Proposal Threatens Funding For Major After School Program – PAM FESSLER (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, that I have always been privileged, and that my parents were filthy rich because my father made enough money that my mother could stay home and raise me during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s in Crete.)
http://nprillinois.org/post/trumps-budget-proposal-threatens-funding-major-after-school-program#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLE: Democrats crow over their success in making evangelicals anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://nprillinois.org/post/why-white-evangelicals-are-splintering-politically#stream/0

 

BELOIT DAILY NEWS
— DOZENS ARRESTED AS MAY DAY MARCHES TURN VIOLENT IN NORTHWEST – GILLIAN FLACCUS and AMY TAXIN
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/article/20170502/AP/305029978

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Economist: Illinois’ biggest companies winners under Trump tax plan – Benjamin Yount  (DIERSEN: From what I see, the bigger the company, the more likely that it is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://ilnews.org/news/economy/economist-illinois-biggest-companies-winners-under-trump-tax-plan/article_6b9bcf02-2e74-11e7-be4a-ff23cad4df08.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— AG Madigan says she and her father don’t talk about impasse
https://capitolfax.com/2017/05/02/ag-madigan-says-she-and-her-father-dont-talk-about-impasse/

 

DAILY CALLER
— School District: Berkeley Riot Organizers Tried To ‘Brainwash’ Students Into Left-Wing Activism – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/02/school-district-berkeley-riot-organizers-tried-to-brainwash-students-into-left-wing-activism-video/

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Trump Administration’s Attack On Free Speech Sets A Dangerous Precedent  American democracy is at stake. – Matthew Menendez  (DIERSEN: What does Menendez say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who focus on a) stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out and b) stopping everyone from reading those emails?)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-administrations-attack-on-free-speech-sets-a-dangerous-precedent_us_5907bf64e4b02655f83f9f5b
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “May Day Strikes Hit Cities Around The Country.  Workers all over the country are protesting Trump’s immigration crackdown.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/may-day-strikes_us_59066888e4b05c3976807052

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Fox News, Pledging New Culture, Ousts Another Symbol of Old One – MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM and EMILY STEEL  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps want Fox News to promote a) dependency on government and on charity, b) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, c) LGBTQ activity, d) abortion, e) mass/illegal immigration, f) race and gender based preference giving, g) age discrimination, and h) hatred of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/01/business/media/fox-news-bill-shine.html
— In Europe’s Election Season, Tech Vies to Fight Fake News – MARK SCOTT  (DIERSEN: In America, according to the Democrats, any news that does not promote the Democrat Party platform is fake news.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/01/business/europe-election-fake-news.html
— School Vouchers Aren’t Working, but Choice Is – David Leonhardt  (DIERSEN: During the 1950s and 1960s, my parents saved Crete-Monee School District 200 lots of money by sending my brother and I to Missouri Synod Lutheran grade schools.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/02/opinion/school-vouchers-charters-betsy-devos.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, in America, you are considered to be guilty of whatever you are accused of, for example, racism, sexism, bigotry, and even worse things, if you are a Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider (except Bill Clinton), and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/02/opinion/bill-oreilly-shielded-by-christians.html

 

USA TODAY
— Campus mobs muzzle free speech. Administrators and student groups play a role in the growing intolerance. – Editorial
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/05/01/campus-protesters-free-speech-editorials-debates/100885962/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Free speech issue is a diversion.  There is no government plot to abridge or abolish the rights of the anti-immigrant bigots.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/05/01/free-speech-issue-diversion-editorials-debates/101174882/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps a) glorify and praise foreign countries and their citizens and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn America and its citizens.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/05/01/immigrant-talent-pushed-away-from-us-column/100955662/
— How female business owners will save America – Rhonda Abrams  (DIERSEN: In America, since the 1960s, ever-increasingly, laws, regulations, policies, etc. require individuals, organizations, companies, governments, etc. to give preference to females.  It is called Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/abrams/2017/04/26/rhonda-abrams-women-business-owners-save-america/100913152/
— Facebook can tell when teens feel insecure – Jessica Guynn
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2017/05/01/facebook-can-tell-when-teens-feel-insecure-advertiser-target/101158752/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— ‘Nationalist’ Shouldn’t Be a Dirty Word  Trump will be successful if he puts U.S. interests first—while still helping to maintain global order. – Walter Russell Mead
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nationalist-shouldnt-be-a-dirty-word-1493678981

 

BLOOMBERG
— Provocateur-in-Chief Trump Pokes His Own Party’s Power Centers – Margaret Talev, Jennifer Jacobs, and Shannon Pettypiece
https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-05-02/provocateur-in-chief-trump-pokes-his-own-party-s-power-centers

 

WINDY CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Chicago May Day rally and march draws unprecedented numbers.”
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Chicago-May-Day-rally-and-march-draws-unprecedented-numbers/58973.html

 

AGORA FINANCIAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers uses email lists from “conservative” websites to push pot.  If you push pot, you are anti-conservative.
https://pro.agorafinancial.com/p/TEK_secretpot2_0217/LTEKT446/

April 28 Evening Edition

ABC7
— TRUMP SUPPORTERS REFLECT ON HIS FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE – Kathy Brock
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-supporters-reflect-on-his-first-100-days-in-office/1930486/
— TEXAS BACKS TOUGH ‘SANCTUARY CITY’ BAN, CALLS FOR POLICE TO UPHOLD FEDERAL LAWS – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/texas-backs-tough-sanctuary-city-ban-calls-for-police-to-uphold-federal-laws/1929353/
— WOMAN ATTACKED, KILLED BY OWN DOG
http://abc7chicago.com/news/woman-attacked-killed-by-own-dog/1929095/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner has stake in 100-plus firms, disclosure report shows – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-has-stake-in-100-plus-firms-disclosure-report-shows/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— After 100 days, residents in bellwether Henry county weigh in on Trump – Ted Gregory
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-donald-trump-henry-county-met-20170428-story.html
— Was Pat Quinn running the state of Illinois — or a job fair? – Editorial  (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat who would take the job.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-pat-quinn-idot-patronage-madigan-edit-0430-20170428-story.html
— Judge blocks winner of Markham mayoral race from taking office – Mike Nolan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-markham-mayor-ruling-st-0430-20170428-story.html
— Cellphone shenanigans in Zion Township – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-editorial-zion-township-st-0429-20170428-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Wheaton sanctuary for veterans celebrates 10th anniversary – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170428/wheaton-sanctuary-for-veterans-celebrates-10th-anniversary
— Suburbs should not opt out of employee protections – Toni Preckwinkle  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170428/suburbs-should-not-opt-out-of-employee-protections/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Local GOP congressmen on Obamacare hot seat again.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170428/BLOGS02/170429855/local-gop-congressmen-on-obamacare-hot-seat-again

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Press freedom declines in U.S. and globally” and “President’s disparagement of press was factor.”  Ever-increasingly, the press acts as an arm of the Democrat Party.
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/press-freedom-declines-in-us-and-globally-report-says/701593373

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Taking Down bin Laden
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/taking-down-bin-laden

 

STATE OF ILLINOIS
— Rauner Administration Urges Schools, Universities and Colleges to Prevent Discrimination and Bigotry in Education  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps run Illinois.  Those anti-Trumps will use Rauner’s letter to promote hatred of individuals, of organizations, of companies, of governments, and of countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www4.illinois.gov/PressReleases/PressReleasesListShow.cfm?RecNum=14159&RecNum=14159

 

WRUL
— RAUNER ADMINISTRATION URGES SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION AND BIGOTRY IN EDUCATION (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps run Illinois.  Those anti-Trumps will use Rauner’s letter to promote hatred of individuals, of organizations, of companies, of governments, and of countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.wrul.com/2017/04/28/rauner-administration-urges-schools-universities-and-colleges-to-prevent-discrimination-and-bigotry-in-education/

 

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— RAUNER ADMINISTRATION URGES SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION AND BIGOTRY IN EDUCATION  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps run Illinois.  Those anti-Trumps will use Rauner’s letter to promote hatred of individuals, of organizations, of companies, of governments, and of countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.positivelynaperville.com/2017/04/28/rauner-administration-urges-schools-universities-colleges-prevent-discrimination-bigotry-education/72887

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Soros’ Pro-LGBTQ and Pro-Sharia groups join to oppose Mark Green for Secretary of the Army – Lawrence Sellin
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/04/soros-pro-lgbtq-and-pro-sharia-groups-join-to-oppose-mark-green-for-secretary-of-the-army/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— INTOLERANT ILLINOIS: GOV. RAUNER ENCOURAGES PREJUDICE, LIMITS TO FREE SPEECH  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps run Illinois.  Those anti-Trumps will use Rauner’s letter to promote hatred of individuals, of organizations, of companies, of governments, and of countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/04/intolerant-illinois-gov-rauner-encourages-prejudice-limits-to-free-speech.html
(FROM THE ARTICE: Governor Rauner today released an open letter to school districts and higher learning institutions encouraging them to proactively prevent “acts of hate” as defined by the un-elected individuals who make up the left-wing, taxpayer-funded Department of Human Rights (IDHR). “Acts of bigotry and hate have no place in our society. All of us need to come together and take the necessary measures to ensure that our schools, colleges, and universities are safe and welcoming environments for students,” said Rauner. “Our administration stands strongly with educational institutions across Illinois as they expand opportunities to prevent these acts.” In addition to suggested preventative measures for educational institutions, the Rauner Administration is pledging that IDHR, in partnership with the State Board of Education, the Illinois Community College Board, and the State Board of Higher Education, will investigate any and all reports of discriminatory acts occurring in academic settings. Administration officials recommend that institutions establish and implement policies that address those actions, ideas and speech they consider hateful, and to promote equal opportunity. “Through an ongoing collaboration, we intend to continue engagement with educational leaders and stakeholders on how to promote welcoming (read: trigger warnings) and supportive learning spaces (read: safe spaces) throughout the state,” said Secretary of Education Beth Purvis.)
— BUDGET FURY BOILS OVER IN SPRINGFIELD TOWN HALL HOSTED BY LEFT-WING ORGS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/04/budget-fury-boils-over-in-town-hall-hosted-by-left-wing-orgs.html
— THORNER/O’NEIL: GEORGE SOROS – LEFTIST BEHIND SILENCING CONSERVATIVES?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/04/thorneroneil-george-soros-leftist-powerhouse-behind-silencing-conservatives.html

 

THE FEDERALIST
— The American Founders Knew A Virtuous Republic Requires Virtuous People – MIKE SABO
http://thefederalist.com/2017/04/28/the-american-founders-knew-a-virtuous-republic-requires-virtuous-people/

 

FOX NEWS
— Trump: ‘8-Year Assault on Your 2nd Amendment Freedoms Has Come to a Crashing End’
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/04/28/president-trump-nra-speech-2017-national-rifle-association-convention-atlanta
— ‘This Madness Has to Stop’: Hannity Says the Left Is Stifling Free Speech
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/04/27/hannity-monologue-ann-coulter-canceled-berkeley-speech-lefts-assault-free-speech
— Goldberg: Reporters Cover Trump With Preconceived Notion That He’s ‘Unfit’ for Office
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/04/28/bernie-goldberg-media-reporters-believe-trump-unfit-office

 

GOPUSA
— University of Wisconsin-Madison Takes Stand Against Jews
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=23598
— 150 ‘queer’ United Methodist Church clergy demand LGBT ordination
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=23465

 

DAILY CALLER
— CNN President Complains: ‘Journalism Is Threatened’ By Trump Administration – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/27/cnn-president-complains-journalism-is-threatened-by-trump-administration/

 

BREITBART
— Rand Paul: Congress ‘Should Think About’ Whether It Should Send Money to Universities ‘That Only Have One Set of Speech’ – IAN HANCHETT
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/04/27/rand-congress-should-think-about-whether-it-should-send-money-to-universities-that-only-have-one-set-of-speech/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— THE RACISM OF MODERN-DAY REPARATIONS  Carl Jackson decries college students’ vote to give blacks free tuition
http://www.wnd.com/2017/04/the-racism-of-modern-day-reparations/

April 27 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Gov. Rauner, Speaker Madigan Have Rare Face-To-Face Meeting – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/04/27/gov-rauner-speaker-madigan-have-rare-face-to-face-meeting/

 

ABC7
— PRESIDENT TRUMP’S FIRST 100 DAYS: A TIMELINE OF KEY EVENTS
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/president-trumps-first-100-days-a-timeline/1924621/
— DA DECLINES TO CHARGE NORTH CAROLINA WOMAN WHO CAST VOTE FOR TRUMP IN DEAD MOM’S NAME – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/no-charge-for-woman-who-cast-trump-vote-for-dead-mom/1924144/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner, Madigan hopeful after meeting — should rest of state be? – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rauner-madigan-hopeful-after-meeting-should-rest-of-state-be/
— In tweetstorm, Trump takes aim at Democrats on spending bill – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/in-tweetstorm-trump-takes-aim-at-democrats-on-spending-bill/
— Rahm likely will have to rescue CPS, no matter how judge rules – FRAN SPIELMAN and LAUREN FITZPATRICK
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rahm-likely-will-have-to-rescue-cps-no-matter-how-judge-rules/
— We hate government, then ask, “Can’t government do something?” – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/we-hate-government-then-ask-cant-government-do-something/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner, Madigan meet for first time since December, offer dueling accounts – Haley BeMiller and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-mike-madigan-meeting-met-0428-20170427-story.html
— Feckless Frank Mautino and the arrogance of Illinois’ political insiders – Austin Berg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-berg-column-st-0428-20170427-story.html
— Gov. Rauner reaches the 839-day benchmark and it’s not pretty – Eric Zorn  (DIERSEN: If you are unemployed, for how many days?  For me, it has been 7,141 days since my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” on September 30, 1997.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-bruce-rauner-assessment-perspec-0428-20170427-column.html
— What Rauner is up against — the Boss – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-rauner-madigan-kass-0428-20170427-column.html
— Bad boy Rauner reveals youthful obsession with snakes – Kim Janssen  (DIERSEN: What youthful obsessions did you have?  For me, it was muscle cars made by General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-rauner-bad-boy-biker-chicago-inc-20170427-story.html
— Fact-checking Speaker Michael Madigan – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-madigan-rauner-cullerton-illinois-edit-0428-jm-20170427-story.html
— Ivanka Trump is successful. Get over it. – Ed Rogers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-ivanka-trump-booed-20170427-story.html
— Schock investigators possibly committed crime to get records, House lawyer alleges – Matt Zapotosky
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-schock-investigators-possible-crime-20170427-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Tollway board OKs Tri-State widening over objections from some suburbs – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170427/tollway-board-oks-tri-state-widening-over-objections-from-some-suburbs
— Inmate suing DuPage sheriff for ‘flimflam charade’ – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170427/inmate-suing-dupage-sheriff-for-x2018flimflam-charadex2019
— Elgin council reverses itself, OKs gun range catering to women – Elena Ferrarin
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20170427/elgin-council-reverses-itself-oks-gun-range-catering-to-women

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— As Madigan and Rauner meet, Indiana shows the way – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170427/BLOGS02/170429871/as-madigan-and-rauner-meet-indiana-shows-the-way
— Ken Griffin has a $15 million gift for a charity – Bloomberg (DIERSEN: Many of my critics/opponents paint themselves as being Robin Hood.  They take things way from undeservedly filthy rich bad people like me and give those things to good people.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170427/NEWS07/170429874/ken-griffin-has-a-15-million-gift-for-a-charity

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner, Madigan meet to discuss budget – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170427/rauner-madigan-meet-to-discuss-budget

 

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump.
http://thetelegraph.com/opinion/100996/dunphy-trump-and-the-slaveholder

 

WTTW
— Rauner, Madigan Meet for the First Time in 2017 – Amanda Vinicky
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/04/27/rauner-madigan-meet-first-time-2017

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Rauner Retracts Decision To Lay Off State Prison Nurses – TOM LISI (DIERSEN: What if Democrat and RINO politicians had retracted their decision to gut GAO?)
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/rauner-retracts-decision-lay-state-prison-nurses

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? FINDING “NEW” REPUBLICANS AT JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/04/wheres-weyermuller-finding-new-college-reoublicans-at-john-marshall-law-school.html
— SEIU NURSING HOME WORKERS IN ILLINOIS THREATEN STRIKE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/04/seiu-nursing-home-workers-in-illinois-threaten-strike.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Leader Radogno joins Governor and Speaker at @ALPLM for @ILREALTOR celebration of Dan Goodwin.
https://capitolfax.com/2017/04/27/question-of-the-day-2459/

 

HEALTH DAY
— College Now the Place to Try Pot  Undergrads experimenting in record numbers, same spike not seen among those who skip university life – Dennis Thompson  (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.  I have never used an illegal drug, and I never will.  What has discouraged you from using pot?  For me, it included my outstanding parents who raised me in Crete and as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, my being a federal employee 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, and the fact that pot is destructive and illegal. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would agree that HAD I BEEN A STONER, I never would have been able to a) buy new cars when I was 17, 19, 20, 24, etc., b) graduate from high school when I was 17 and the in the upper 20% of my class, c) get a score of 24 on the ACT test, d) get accepted by UIC when I was 17, e) earn a bachelor’s degree from NIU when I was 21 and master’s degrees from Loyola when I was 27, from DePaul when I was 31, and from IIT when I was 48, f) buy a new town home when I was 24 and condos when I was 25 and 27, g) get married and buy a home with my wife in Wheaton when I was 29, h) pass the CPA examination on my first attempt when I was 30, i) pass the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt when I was 32, j) earn additional job-related professional certifications when I was 41, 45, 47, and 48, k) become a licensed CPA when I was 33, and l) have a new home built in Wheaton with my wife when I was 35.  QUESTION: Why do politicians promote pot? ANSWER: Stoners are far easier to manipulate/dominate.)
https://consumer.healthday.com/public-health-information-30/marijuana-news-759/college-now-the-place-to-try-pot-study-721849.html

 

GOPUSA
— OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Organizers Cancel Portland Rose Parade Following Threats by Anarchists
http://www.gopusa.com/organizers-cancel-portland-rose-parade-following-threats-by-anarchists/
— Concord votes to be ‘welcoming’ to illegal aliens  (DIERSEN: To welcome illegals is to be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than your ancestors.)
http://www.gopusa.com/concord-votes-to-be-welcoming-to-illegal-aliens/

 

THE BLAZE
— OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Leftist threat promises to ‘drag’ Republicans from city parade. Officials’ reaction is sad. – Dave Urbanski (DIERSEN: Anti-Republicans have always wanted Wheaton to ban Republicans from Wheaton’s Independence Day parades.  Of course, anti-Trumps want Wheaton to ban Republicans from Wheaton’s 2017 Independence Day parade. This year, will Republican candidates, Republican elected officials, and Republican organizations surrender to the anti-Trumps and a) NOT have entries in the parade and b) NOT contribute toward sponsoring entries in the parade?  I am going to raise $2,500 from Republicans to sponsor the Wheaton high school bands and the bagpipers in the parade even if all of the $2,500 has to come from me.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/04/27/leftist-threat-promises-to-drag-republicans-from-city-parade-officials-reaction-is-sad/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Portland’s 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade this weekend was supposed to be a community-building event, showcasing local businesses and offering a positive spin on the area’s sometimes negative perception, the Oregonian reported. But there was a problem: The Multnomah County Republican Party was one of this year’s parade participants. At least it was a problem for an “antifa/anarchist” who sent an anonymous email to parade organizers Saturday, the Portland Mercury reported. According to the Mercury, the email sender threatened that if GOP members are allowed to participate in the parade, “we will have two hundred or more people rush into the parade into the middle and drag and push those people out as we will not give one inch to groups who espouse hatred toward LGBT, immigrants, people of color or others. In case the message was not clear to you this is a sanctuary city and state, and we will not allow these people to spread their views in East Portland.” The email, the Oregonian added, also promised: “You have seen how much power we have downtown and that the police cannot stop us from shutting down roads, so please consider your decision wisely. … This is non-negotiable.” As you’re likely getting used to hearing these days, parade organizers canceled the event Tuesday, fearing it could end in “the type of riots which happen in downtown Portland,” the Oregonian added. Parade officials had contacted police about the situation, but Rich Jarvis, a spokesman for the Rose Festival Foundation, told the Oregonian that police couldn’t provide additional security. So it was bye-bye parade. “The showdown was imminent,” Jarvis told the Oregonian. “They were boxed into a corner, they simply had no choice. In order to avoid a violent outbreak, they had to cancel the parade.” Direct Action Alliance — a group “organized in response to the rise of fascism in America,” KGW-TV reported — was planning to speak out against fascism and white supremacy during the parade, the Oregonian said. But the group’s leader Jacob Bureros told KGW his group wasn’t responsible for the anonymous letter. “Direct Action Alliance and those affiliated with this group did not publish, produce or distribute the letter in question,” Bureros told the station in a statement. “We are members of this community, and like the Republican Party, our members have participated in past parades without incident. “We are disappointed that the parade was canceled,” he told the Oregonian, “… this is an awesome parade.” James Buchal, chairman of the Multnomah County Republican Party, told the Oregonian his group didn’t take part in the decision to cancel this Saturday’s parade — in fact, the news surprised him. He told KGW that the election of Republican President Donald Trump has caused a “significant portion of the population to become unhinged.” Buchal also had a message for those who believe GOP members are a bunch of racists and Nazis, the station reported. “I would say wake up, get in the real world,” he said. “We’re a political party. Are you really so stupid that you think we’re going to attract new members by marching with a bunch of Nazis carrying swastikas? What are you, nuts? Get in the real world.” Buchal told the Oregonian that he saw the anonymous, threatening email and that the GOP members still had no plans to back out. “We weren’t willing to just walk away quietly,” he said.)

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Illinois Senate endorses presidential tax disclosure plan – AP
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/illinois-senate-endorses-presidential-tax-disclosu/
— Illegals thwart immigration laws with help from lawyers, judges, educators – Stephen Dinan  (DIERSEN: Those who thwart immigration laws focus on destroying individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/24/illegal-immigrants-coached-on-deportation-protecti/

 

FOX NEWS
— ‘Why Not Burn Their Books?’: Tucker Vs. Prof Who Said Coulter Doesn’t Meet Speech ‘Standards’  (DIERSEN: Obviously, I have never met the standards set by my critics/opponents. They want me to glorify and praise them, to pander to them, to serve as one of their operatives or as one of their dupes, and/or to give them money.)
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/04/26/tucker-carlson-ann-coulter-berkeley-speech-professor-ban-standards-value-judgment
— Ellison: Trump WH ‘A Dictatorship’ That ‘Wants to Control What People Learn’ (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want to “control what people learn.” The want to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. But failing that, they want a) past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, the DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and the Illinois Republican Party, b) past and present Republican elected officials who represent/represented Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, c) past and present Republican major donors, d) past and present Republican political consultants, and e) past and present Republican etc. to CONTROL THE CONTENT OF GOPUSA ILLINOIS EMAILS.)
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/04/26/keith-ellison-slams-trump-dictator-fake-news-attacks-cnn-neil-gorsuch
— Coulter: Colleges Like Berkeley Want to ‘Squelch’ Conservative Speech  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always wanted to squelch conservative speech.  I should write a book about them.)
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/04/26/ann-coulter-berkeley-speech-cancelled-no-college-republican-lawsuit

 

GOPUSA
— TREASONOUS: Concord votes to be ‘welcoming’ to illegal aliens
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=23533

 

BREITBART
— RNC Chair: GOP Base Will ‘Walk Away’ in Midterms If Border Wall Is Not Built – PAM KEY
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/04/26/rnc-chair-gop-base-will-walk-away-midterms-border-wall-not-built/
— Austrian President: All Women Must Wear Headscarves to Fight Islamophobia – BEN KEW (DIERSEN: How soon will the anti-Trumps succeed in forcing all women in America to wear headscarves?)
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/27/far-left-austrian-president-all-women-must-wear-headscarves-fight-islamophobia/
— Federal Law Doesn’t Require Healthcare Providers to Report FGM Despite Half a Million ‘At Risk’ – MICHAEL PATRICK LEAHY
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/27/federal-law-does-not-require-health-care-providers-to-report-female-genital-mutilation-despite-half-a-million-at-risk/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— OUTRAGEOUS: Dan Savage’s ‘Impeach Trump’ merchandise raises $100K+ for Planned Parenthood, others – PETER LABARBERA
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/dan-savage-launches-effort-to-impeach-trump-by-funding-baby-killers

 

DAILY CALLER
— IRS Agents Raid The Offices Of Posh-Living Televangelist Benny Hinn – Eric Owens  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always accused me of “posh-living.”)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/27/irs-agents-raid-the-offices-of-posh-living-televangelist-benny-hinn/

 

FED SMITH
— Trump to Sign EO to Make It Easier to Fire Non-Performing VA Employees – Ian Smith   (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, the Democrats who run the federal government wasted my career and forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old solely because I was a “non-performing employee.”  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are Democrats, Democrat plants, Libertarians, Libertarian plants, Greens, Green plants, or RINOs.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/04/27/trump-sign-executive-order-make-it-easier-fire-non-performing-va-employees/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Rent or Buy? More Young People Are Choosing Homeownership  The number of new homeowners outstripped that of new renters for the first time in a decade – Laura Kusisto  (DIERSEN: I bought a new town home in 1972 when I was 24 years old.  According to my critics/opponents, I was able to do that because I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth (White, male, and healthy), I have always been privileged, I avoided the draft, and I was overpaid. According to me, I was able to do that because I had a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, I was taking graduate business courses at Loyola, IRS paid me $54,864/year in today’s dollars, I worked part-time pumping gasoline for a Firestone Store, I had no debts, and I owned a 1972 Corvette and a 1962 Chevy BelAir.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/rent-or-buy-more-young-people-are-choosing-homeownership-1493326484

 

CORNELL Chronicle
— Historian to unpack class-based injustice in America May 4 – Yvette Ndlovu  (DIERSEN: Are/were your parents filthy rich?  What do you say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who hint/imply/argue/shout that my parents were filthy rich?)
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2017/04/historian-unpack-class-based-injustice-america-may-4

 

DAILY MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Screaming and yelling at unfavorable TV coverage as his officials work out how to fill his time to stop him watching cable news: Inside Trump’s West Wing.”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4452038/Trump-screams-yells-unfavorable-TV-coverage.html