Tag: political

ABC7
— IL General Assembly passes bill to close immigrant detention centers, prohibit local ICE contracts – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrat lawmakers illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to Illinois illegally and to illegally stay in Illinois illegally. Illinois Democrat lawmakers should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.)
https://abc7chicago.com/lawmakers-pass-bill-to-close-illinois-immigrant-detention-centers/10748789/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 538 cases, 32 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-covid-update-state-reports-538-covid-cases-32-deaths/10748833/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ-promoters promote LGBTQ.
https://abc7chicago.com/rainbow-flag-pride-gilbert-baker-harvey-milk/10748503/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— That thin line between order and chaos in Chicago and other towns – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-chicago-looting-chaos-john-kass-20210605-fbg4f2akr5ed3amm4lbqldaw2y-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois lawmakers pass bill to close immigration detention centers – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrat lawmakers illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to Illinois illegally and to illegally stay in Illinois illegally. Illinois Democrat lawmakers should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210605/news/306059997
— Democracy matters more than getting your way – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20210605/editorial-democracy-matters-more-than-getting-your-way

ILLINOIS NEWS TODAY
— FBI-Chicago Announces Virtual Diversity Agent Recruitment Event – Saniel Kuhn (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://illinoisnewstoday.com/fbi-chicago-announces-virtual-diversity-agent-recruitment-event-fbi/234172/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ.
https://illinoisnewstoday.com/the-original-rainbow-flag-will-return-to-san-francisco-during-pride-month-after-being-lost-for-over-40-years/234271/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PRITZKER OKS GERRYMANDERED MAPS, BREAKING PROMISE TO END PARTISAN GAMES – Joe Tabor
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-oks-gerrymandered-maps-breaking-promise-to-end-partisan-games/

GOPUSA
— Facebook Interferes With 2022 Election By Extending Trump’s Suspension
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=111214
— ‘Blue’s Clues’ Sings Trans Praises To Preschoolers
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=111096

AMERICAN THINKER
— Veterans must come together to combat Critical Race Theory – Paul S. Gardiner
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/06/veterans_must_come_together_to_combat_critical_race_theory.html
— Texas attempted to ban Critical Race Theory in schools…but did it succeed? – Carole Hornsby Haynes
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/06/texas_attempted_to_ban_critical_race_theory_in_schoolsbut_did_it_succeed.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— What About the Founders? According to some critics, American conservatives are confused about rights. Perhaps these critics are confused about the founders? – Robert Curry
https://amgreatness.com/2021/06/04/what-about-the-founders/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— North Carolina County Bans Coke Machines Over Its Embrace of ‘Woke Culture’ – Mary Chastain
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/06/north-carolina-county-bans-coke-machines-over-its-embrace-of-woke-culture/

THE HILL
— Black women look to build upon gains in coming elections – JULIA MANCHESTER AND ARIS FOLLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/556912-black-women-look-to-build-upon-gains-in-coming-elections

POLITICO
— The partisan divide in vaccinations is starker than you realize. The effort to reach the unvaccinated has become the latest political fault line in the Covid response. – DAN GOLDBERG and ALICE MIRANDA OLLSTEIN
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/06/05/partisan-divide-vaccinations-491947

DENVER GAZETTE
— Wisconsin Republicans float plans to ban CRT-style curricula
https://denvergazette.com/wex/wisconsin-republicans-float-plans-to-ban-crt-style-curricula-in-schools-and-state-employee-training/article_84de0243-6c0a-5d79-bfda-97a97efb0960.html

CBS NEWS
— JULY 1, 2011 FLASHBACK: Do July 4th festivities make you Republican? – LUCY MADISON (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the ever-increasing opposition to Wheaton Independence Day parades and opposition to Republican participation in them. Of course, January 6 has increased opposition to Wheaton Independence Day parades and opposition to Republican participation in them.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/do-july-4th-festivities-make-you-republican/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A new study argues that July 4th celebrations may not be as innocent as they seem – at least from the democratic perspective. According to the report, published by Harvard University, July 4th-themed festivities (defined by the study as fireworks, parades, political speeches, and barbecues) not only energize primarily Republicans, but also turn children into Republicans and increase GOP voter turnout. Simply put: “Fourth of July celebrations in the United States shape the nation’s political landscape by forming beliefs and increasing participation, primarily in favor of the Republican Party,” says the report, which was written by Harvard Kennedy School Assistant Professor David Yanagizawa-Drott and Bocconi University Assistant Professor Andreas Madestam. “The political right has been more successful in appropriating American patriotism and its symbols during the 20th century,” the authors write. “Survey evidence also confirms that Republicans consider themselves more patriotic than Democrats. According to this interpretation, there is a political congruence between the patriotism promoted on Fourth of July and the values associated with the Republican party.” The study suggests that celebrating July 4 is, essentially, a lose-lose proposition for Democrats: Not only will they not likely gain any devotees from the festivities – they might actually lose some. “There is no evidence of an increased likelihood of identifying as a Democrat, indicating that Fourth of July shifts preferences to the right rather than increasing political polarization,” the study continues. Children, the authors posit, are particularly vulnerable to the implications of the (apparently) politically-loaded parades. “Fourth of July celebrations in Republican dominated counties may thus be more politically biased events that socialize children into Republicans,” say Yanagizawa-Drott and Madestam. “We were surprised to find that childhood experiences of Fourth July celebrations could have such persistent effects. The evidence suggests that important childhood events can have a permanent impact on political beliefs and behavior and that Fourth of July celebrations in the US affect the nation’s political landscape,” adds Yanagizawa-Drott. Of course, not everyone will be particularly concerned with the possible political implications of July 4th celebrations. If you’re looking for a more patriotic experience, you might want to check out a parade in a particularly Republican-skewing part of town – according to the report, “Republican adults celebrate Fourth of July more intensively in the first place.”)

BOSTON HERALD
— APRIL 24, 2019 FLASHBACK: Dracut bars local Republicans from marching in Memorial Day parade – AMARIS CASTILLO (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the ever-increasing opposition to Wheaton Independence Day parades and opposition to Republican participation in them. Of course, January 6 has increased opposition to Wheaton Independence Day parades and opposition to Republican participation in them.)
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/04/24/dracut-bars-local-republicans-from-marching-in-memorial-day-parade/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Last week, the Dracut Republican Town Committee was not allowed to march in the town’s Memorial Day Parade on May 27. On Tuesday, they were. Finally, by midday Wednesday, the committee was barred again, turning the festivities into a political hot potato. Town Committee Chairman Brian Genest, in an email to The Lowell Sun, called the decision “… the underbelly of Dracut politics at its worst. The town is trying to pass the buck, which is total nonsense, and the Board of Selectmen should be ashamed of the political tactics they are allowing to silence free speech and our right to march. … “Our organization is a group of dedicated and patriotic town citizens who support our veterans, our community and our country. Stopping our group from marching is just plain wrong. Our members include an Air Force veteran and an Army veteran!” Richard Ducharme, commander of the American Legion Post 315, made the post’s final decision, citing its national policy on participation by political organizations. He said the Legion puts on the event, while the town helps organize the order of bands and participants. “It’s a Legion policy and that goes all the way to Nationals. We are not supposed to be affiliated with any political groups,” Ducharme said. “I appreciate them trying to support us and they can do that, but as far as marching in a group, we cannot allow that. We let the GOP go in, we let the Democrats in and the Independents, and we don’t want to turn this into a political rally. The Memorial Day Parade is somber. It’s to remember our fallen comrades.” “What is so questionable about letting Republicans honor and support our veterans?” an angry Genest said over the phone Monday. “They’d rather have a patriotic dog than a patriotic Republican. It’s nothing but pure and petty politics.” Genest said on Monday he believed Town Manager Jim Duggan was behind the initial ban. Duggan, in an email, said he was not going to politicize the event. On Tuesday night, the board of selectmen became involved. Duggan was directed to permit the town committee to march, after back-and-forth and disagreement between Duggan and a few of the selectmen. Duggan raised concerns about political candidates marching in the parade and said he checked with the Old Home Day Committee, the members of which at first allowed political groups to have tents at the event but later reversed their decision. Genest accused the Old Home Day Committee of discriminating against the town committee in the past. Dave Paquin of the Old Home Day Committee said that years ago they were forced to ban political candidates and groups from participating in the community event because attendees complained they were being harassed. Duggan on Wednesday said the town’s role in the Memorial Day parade is strictly to coordinate and enforce the wishes of the American Legion, and outreach. A flier uploaded onto the Dracut government website said participation in this year’s parade is open to businesses, individuals and organizations. Participation ideas included dance and karate studios, decorated antique and classic cars, and dogs in patriotic attire.)

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— JUNE 30, 2011 FLASHBACK: Harvard: July 4th Parades Are Right-Wing University study says parades turn youngsters into Republicans. – Paul Bedard (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the ever-increasing opposition to Wheaton Independence Day parades and opposition to Republican participation in them. Of course, January 6 has increased opposition to Wheaton Independence Day parades and opposition to Republican participation in them.)
https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/06/30/harvard-july-4th-parades-are-right-wing
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Democratic political candidates can skip this weekend’s July 4th parades. A new Harvard University study finds that July 4th parades energize only Republicans, turn kids into Republicans, and help to boost the GOP turnout of adults on Election Day. “Fourth of July celebrations in the United States shape the nation’s political landscape by forming beliefs and increasing participation, primarily in favor of the Republican Party,” said the report from Harvard. “The political right has been more successful in appropriating American patriotism and its symbols during the 20th century. Survey evidence also confirms that Republicans consider themselves more patriotic than Democrats. According to this interpretation, there is a political congruence between the patriotism promoted on Fourth of July and the values associated with the Republican party. Fourth of July celebrations in Republican dominated counties may thus be more politically biased events that socialize children into Republicans,” write Harvard Kennedy School Assistant Professor David Yanagizawa-Drott and Bocconi University Assistant Professor Andreas Madestam. Their findings also suggest that Democrats gain nothing from July 4th parades, likely a shocking result for all the Democratic politicians who march in them. “There is no evidence of an increased likelihood of identifying as a Democrat, indicating that Fourth of July shifts preferences to the right rather than increasing political polarization,” the two wrote. The three key findings of those attending July 4th celebrations: When done before the age of 18, it increases the likelihood of a youth identifying as a Republican by at least 2 percent. It raises the likelihood that parade watchers will vote for a Republican candidate by 4 percent. It boosts the likelihood a reveler will vote by about 1 percent and increases the chances they’ll make a political contribution by 3 percent. What’s more, the impact isn’t fleeting. “Surprisingly, the estimates show that the impact on political preferences is permanent, with no evidence of the effects depreciating as individuals become older,”said the Harvard report. Finally, the report suggests that if people are looking for a super-patriotic July 4th, though should head to Republican towns. “Republican adults celebrate Fourth of July more intensively in the first place.”)

USA TODAY
— ‘His presence is dominating’: How state and local Republican parties are turning ever more toward Trump – Matthew Brown
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/06/05/trumps-influence-gop-hardens-down-state-and-local-levels/5182775001/

ECONOMIST
— Why the bullshit-jobs thesis may be, well, bullshit (DIERSEN: Should those on unemployment be expected to take bad jobs? According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, all the jobs that I had were bad jobs that they would never stoop to take. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
https://www.economist.com/business/2021/06/05/why-the-bullshit-jobs-thesis-may-be-well-bullshit