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August 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Legislative leaders, governor reach ‘agreement in principle’ on school funding reform
http://abc7chicago.com/education/legislative-leaders-governor-reach-agreement-in-principle-on-school-funding-reform/2338603/
— 4 resign from Rauner’s communications staff after publication of racially charged cartoon
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/4-resign-from-rauners-staff-after-publication-of-racially-charged-cartoon/2338849/

 

NBC5
— 4 Top Legislative Leaders, Rauner Reach ‘Historic’ School Funding Reform
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/General-Assembly-Rauner-Reach-Historic-School-Funding-Reform-441673573.html
— Rauner Releases Statement After Reports of Latest Staff Shakeup – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/rauner-statement-staff-shakeup-441645113.html

 

WLS AM
— Emanuel gets snarky over Rauner office shake-up – Bill Cameron  (DIERSEN: Emanuel is a disciple of Saul Alinsky. Alinsky advocated ridicule.)
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/08/24/mayor-gets-snarky-over-rauner-office-shake-up/

 

WGN TV
— Black lawmaker LaShawn Ford confronts Rauner on cartoon controversy – TAHMAN BRADLEY (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their operatives, and their dupes want you to apologize for?  Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their operatives, and their dupes have been scapegoaters who want me to apologize for causing all of their problems, for causing all of your problems, for causing all of my problems, and for causing all of everyone’s problems.  Most commonly, they blame me for their losing elections or for their almost losing elections.)
http://wgntv.com/2017/08/24/black-lawmaker-confronts-rauner-on-cartoon-controversy/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Today, black lawmakers praised Governor Rauner for signing a bill to seal some criminal convictions.  It only made sense that we ask the lawmakers about that the Illinois Policy Institute cartoon making news. Rep. LaShawn Ford challenged the governor about it. “Let’s make it right today. Can you apologize?” he asked Rauner. Rauner replied,  “Let me be clear, I’m not apologizing for anything that I have nothing to do with.” This Illinois Policy Institute cartoon, which shows a black child asking a fat white man for money, continues to dog Rauner. This afternoon, after signing various criminal justice reform bills with several black lawmakers looking on,the governor had a chance to put the controversy to bed. “Governor, please join us in condemning hate and racism in any form in Illinois,” Ford said. “We in American stand united against racism,” Rauner said. But made no mention of the cartoon. The governor has faced enormous criticism for his response to the drawing which some have called racist. On Tuesday, the governor’s office released a statement saying, “…the governor – as a white male – does not have anything more to add to the discussion.” The governor would distance himself from that statement put out by his office. And overnight, Rauner’s entire communications team departed. “There are four folks who are not with us going forward,” he said. Four staffers were either fired or resigned including the two aides who worked on the “white male” statement. “I believe it was drafted by Diana Rickert and sent out on her e-mail by Laurel Patrick,” he said. WGN News asked the governor repeatedly today whether he agrees with the cartoon’s message but he won’t say. “Here’s the issue I have been talking about for years. We have a TIF system. A use of TIF districts, particular in the city of Chicago that is excessive,” he said.)

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘Historic’ school funding deal reached—Rahm says state ‘finally fair’ – Tina Sfondeles and Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/republicans-say-school-funding-deal-reached/
— Rauner tells Democrat he won’t apologize for think tank’s cartoon – Tina Sfondeles (DIERSEN: What do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their operatives, and their dupes want you to apologize for?  Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their operatives, and their dupes have been scapegoaters who want me to apologize for causing all of their problems, for causing all of your problems, for causing all of my problems, and for causing all of everyone’s problems.  Most commonly, they blame me for their losing elections or for their almost losing elections.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/rauner-denies-turmoil-in-administration-after-second-staff-purge/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, members of Group A demand that Rauner condemn members of Group B as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.  Members of Group A 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 AND MEMBERS OR GROUP B 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://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-take-a-stand-gov-rauner-any-stand/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner signs ‘double-dipping’ pension bill linked to Naperville police chief Robert Marshall – Erin Hegarty (DIERSEN: I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years and retired almost 20 years ago when I was 49, but my $50,856 Civil Service Retirement System pension is only 41% of my final GS-13 Step 10 salary of $122,991 in today’s dollars.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-rauner-bill-signing-naperville-st-0825-20170824-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: According to city documents, Marshall now earns a $168,786 salary. How much he collects in police pension payments or is contributing to the second pension fund was not available.)
— Consumer advocates pressure Illinois regulators on Obamacare rates – Lisa Schencker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-obamacare-rates-regulatory-pressure-0825-biz-20170824-story.html
— Democrats, Republicans say a tentative deal reached on school funding – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-school-funding-met-0825-20170824-story.html
— Hospitality industry needs more immigrant workers to survive, report says – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz  (DIERSEN: Have you ever washed dishes? I washed dishes for the minimum wage part-time 1964-1966 while I was a 16 and 17 year old high school student. That job enabled me to earn and save enough money to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint that a) I used to commute to jobs cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline during the summer of in 1966 and delivering mail 1966-1967 and b) I used to commute to classes at UIC from my parents’ home in Crete 1966-1967. In December of 1967, I bought a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 with money that I had earned and saved delivering mail.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-hospitality-needs-more-immigrants-report-0825-biz-20170824-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Billy Lawless, shown in 2016 at a discussion about immigration reform in Chicago, said it has always been difficult to find dishwashers and table bussers, but now the labor crunch is across the board. His family owns the Gage, the Dawson and several other popular restaurants in the city. . .Leisure and hospitality jobs, which account for nearly 10 percent of employment in Illinois and across the Midwest, are disproportionately filled by immigrants, who not only wash dishes and clean hotel rooms but also launch small businesses that create more jobs, according to the report, released Thursday and the last in a series. . .But about 1.3 million hospitality workers across the country work without legal authorization. Twenty percent of the nation’s cooks and 28 percent of its dishwashers are here illegally, the report says. . .Lawless, himself an immigrant from Ireland and an advocate of immigration reform, said it has always been difficult to find dishwashers and table bussers, but now the labor crunch is across the board. . .Low pay and physically demanding work also make it difficult to fill certain jobs with U.S.-born workers who have other options. In the Chicago metro area, the mean wage for housekeepers is $12.81 an hour, or $26,650 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For dishwashers, the mean wage in the area is $10.88, or $22,620 a year.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Rauners promote Pritzker’s mocking Rauner with ‘lost and found’ Craigslist ad.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-jb-pritizker-rauner-craigslist-0825-chicago-inc-20170824-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who stigmatize those who 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 for a long time say “Change the stigma of (being a heroin) addict.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-will-heroin-forum-st-0824-20170823-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump distances himself from GOP lawmakers to avoid blame if agenda stalls.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-congress-blame-20170824-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— State leaders say deal reached on school funding reform
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170824/state-leaders-say-deal-reached-on-school-funding-reform
— Rauner signs police pension reform bill – Jake Griffin  (DIERSEN: I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years and retired almost 20 years ago when I was 49, but my $50,856 Civil Service Retirement System pension is only 41% of my final GS-13 Step 10 salary of $122,991 in today’s dollars.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170824/rauner-signs-police-pension-reform-bill
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Previously, police officers could work for 30 years, retire at 50, begin receiving pension benefits equal to 75 percent of their final salary, then take a new law enforcement job somewhere else and start building a second pension. Commonly, these retired police officers take leadership posts in another department.)

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner’s latest staff purge is going to sting for a while – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170824/BLOGS02/170829936/rauners-latest-staff-purge-is-going-to-sting-for-a-while
— Anatomy of a state pension fiasco – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170824/BLOGS02/170829931/anatomy-of-a-state-pension-fiasco
— School funding deal reached – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170824/BLOGS02/170829925/school-funding-deal-reached-republicans-say

 

WBEZ
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “4 Things To Know About Illinois’ Proposed Trust Act.”
https://www.wbez.org/shows/morning-shift/4-things-to-know-about-illinois-proposed-trust-act/bd86cb3d-9783-486e-89c4-d8cddcf71994

 

ILLINOIS TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ronald F. Ettinger a) equates America today with Germany during the 1930s and 1940s and b) equates Trump with Hitler. Ettinger fails to recognize that in America today, the individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are gaining power 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. Ettinger should equate Trump with the German Lutheran minister Dietrich Bonhoeffer.)
http://illinoistimes.com/article-19049-narcissism-and-gullibility.html

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Celebrating Intellectual Engagement On College Campuses – BARBARA J. KING  (DIERSEN: Democrats run public education in America.  Those Democrats focus on cranking out “good little Democrats” 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.)
http://nprillinois.org/post/celebrating-intellectual-engagement-college-campuses#stream/0

 

CHICAGO NOW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A vicious anti-White says “Illinois GOP has a racism problem just like the National GOP.”
http://www.chicagonow.com/politics-now/2017/08/illinois-gop-has-a-racism-problem-just-like-the-national-gop/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says “Governor Rauner secretly disbands the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board.”
http://www.chicagonow.com/soapbox-momma/2017/08/governor-rauner-secretly-disbands-the-medical-cannabis-advisory-board/

 

CHICAGOIST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says “Rauner Still ‘Not Apologizing’ For IPI’s Racially Loaded Cartoon.”
http://chicagoist.com/2017/08/24/rauner_ford_faceoff.php

 

RADIO LINK
— Governor Rauner signs series of criminal justice bills, emphasizing his commitment to giving offenders a second chance  (DIERSEN: What second chances have you been given?  My Democrat superiors in the federal government would say that they gave me many chances to become a Democrat. Those who dominate/dominated the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, City of Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc. would say that they gave me many chances to become one of their operatives or to become one of their dupes.)
http://www.myradiolink.com/2017/08/24/governor-rauner-signs-series-of-criminal-justice-bills-emphasizing-his-commitment-to-giving-offenders-a-second-chance/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— RAUNER SIGNS BILLS TO EXPAND CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING AND JUVENILE RECORD EXPUNGEMENT – Mindy Ruckman  (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs are overjoyed.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/rauner-signs-bills-to-expand-criminal-record-sealing-and-juvenile-record-expungement/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Providing Hope for Post-Abortive Mothers – Monte Larrick
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/providing-hope-post-abortive-mothers/

 

WILLIAM J. KELLY
— Kelly blasts Rauner for signing sanctuary state bill
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-blasts-rauner-for-signing-sanctuary-state-bill

 

ILLINOIS BUSINESS IMMIGRATION COALITION
— According to IBIC, SB 31 a) prohibits state and local police from arresting or holding anyone based solely on immigration status and b) prohibits state and local police honoring ICE detainers unless they are sanctioned by a judge.  Of course, the aforesaid encourages people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally. Democrats want immigrants because they vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because the want cheap labor. Libertarians want pot to be legalized. One could argue that Libertarians want illegals because they bring them pot.
http://mailchi.mp/illinoisbic/vvnms20cdi-811149?e=1d387c0f46

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner complained about “enemies” to staff
https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/24/rauner-complained-about-enemies-to-staff/
— Illinois Policy Institute won’t say whether they’ll rehire former staffers
https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/24/illinois-policy-institute-wont-say-whether-theyll-rehire-former-staffers/
— Rep. Ford confronts Rauner, then asks that cartoon issue be “put to rest”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/24/rep-ford-confronts-rauner-then-asks-that-cartoon-issue-be-put-to-rest/
— “Rumor” that Rauner denounced today turns out to be true
https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/24/rumor-that-rauner-denounced-today-turns-out-to-be-true/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Affirmative Action Isn’t Helping Black Or Hispanic Students, Analysis Finds – Amber Randall (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to harm Republicans, and especially to harm Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/24/affirmative-action-isnt-helping-black-or-hispanic-students-analysis-finds/
— Trump Hits Back At James Clapper, Who Questioned POTUS’ Fitness For Office – Chuck Ross (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always questioned my fitness to hold all the jobs and all the offices that I have held, but I have never hit back.  Maybe I should have.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/24/trump-hits-back-at-james-clapper-who-questioned-potus-fitness-for-office/

 

BILL O’REILLY
— Nazis, Nazis Everywhere  (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the sooner that anti-Trumps will call you a Nazi: 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.billoreilly.com/b/Nazis-Nazis-Everywhere/839320182439127121.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Roskam: Seize Opportunity to Enact Reform Tax Codes – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/Politics/peter-roskam-obamacare-repeal-replace/2017/08/24/id/809608/
— WH: Corker’s ‘Ridiculous’ Criticism ‘Doesn’t Dignify Response’ – Cathy Burke (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, politicians talk and act like they are disciples of Saul Alinsky. Alinsky advocated ridicule.)
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/white-house-press-secretary-sarah-huckabee-sanders-bob-corker/2017/08/24/id/809638/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Libertarianism-to-Fascism Pipeline – MICHAEL BRENDAN DOUGHERTY  (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between the Libertarian Party platform and the Republican Party platform.)
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/450793/libertarians-sometimes-become-fascists-heres-why

 

GOPUSA
— Yes! Pardon Sheriff Joe
http://www.gopusa.com/yes-pardon-sheriff-joe/

 

HOT AIR
— John Kelly’s New Duty: Keeping Fake News Off Of Trump’s Desk  (DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are full of fake news.  Should I sue my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes?)
http://hotair.com/archives/2017/08/24/john-kellys-new-duty-keeping-fake-news-off-trumps-desk/

 

BREITBART
— Wall Street Journal Staff Rebels as Editor Criticizes Them for Trump Coverage – TOM CICCOTTA  (DIERSEN: As everyone knows, far too many reporters and journalists 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.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/24/wall-street-journal-staff-rebels-as-editor-criticizes-them-for-trump-coverage/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Gerard Baker, the editor-in-chief of the Wall Street Journal, criticized his staff this week for smuggling too much opinion into the news coverage of President Trump’s Arizona rally. “Sorry. This is commentary dressed up as news reporting,” Baker wrote in a 12:01 A.M. email Wednesday morning to a group of Journal reporters and editors. The message was in response to a draft of the rally article that was intended for the newspaper’s final edition. “Could we please just stick to reporting what he said rather than packaging it in exegesis and selective criticism?” Baker wrote in a follow-up email. Baker’s emails ended up in the hands of New York Times reporter Michael Grynbaum on Wednesday.)
— Poll: 85 Percent Say Freedom of Speech More Important Than Not Offending Others – TOM CICCOTTA
http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/08/24/poll-85-percent-say-freedom-of-speech-more-important-than-not-offending-others/
— Susan Sarandon Joins Kaepernick Protest at NFL HQ: ‘I Stand with Colin’ – JEROME HUDSON  (DIERSEN: To stand with Kaepernick is to stand with those 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 longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/08/24/susan-sarandon-stand-colin-kaepernick/

 

THE HILL
— White House calls GOP senator Bob Corker’s remark about Trump’s competence ‘outrageous’ – BEN KAMISAR (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, politicians talk and act like they are disciples of Saul Alinsky. Alinsky advocated ridicule.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/347849-white-house-corker-criticism-of-trump-as-unstable-is-ridiculous
— ESPN president defends pulling Robert Lee from football coverage – MALLORY SHELBOURNE
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/347739-espn-president-defends-pulling-robert-lee-from-football-coverage
— Trump blames GOP leaders for debt ceiling ‘mess’ – REBECCA SAVRANSKY
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/347761-trump-blames-gop-leaders-over-debt-ceiling
— Kelly vetting everything that comes across Trump’s desk – JULIA MANCHESTER  (DIERSEN: Who controls the flow of information to those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  Do they let GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails get through?)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/347854-kelly-vetting-all-information-that-comes-across-trumps-desk-reports

 

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says “Rauner reshuffles, again, after botched response to racial cartoon.”
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/08/24/rauner-reshuffles-staff-after-response-to-racial-cartoon-242002

 

ABC NEWS
— Colin Kaepernick supporters demonstrate at NFL offices, call for boycott
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/colin-kaepernick-supporters-demonstrate-nfl-offices-call-boycott/story?id=49404976

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— John Kelly’s Latest Mission: Controlling the Information Flow to Trump – MAGGIE HABERMAN  (DIERSEN: Who controls the flow of information to those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  Do they let GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails get through?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/24/us/politics/trump-white-house-kelly-memos.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump: Americans Not Defined by Race or Wealth  (DIERSEN: Anti-Americans are defined by the anti-American things that they say and do.)
http://www.wsj.com/video/trump-americans-not-defined-by-race-or-wealth/D4756619-1AA3-4676-AB52-C262A90BF76A.html
— Donald Trump Faults GOP Leadership for Looming Debt Ceiling ‘Mess’  Treasury officials have said Congress must raise borrowing limit by end of September – Rebecca Ballhaus and Kristina Peterson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-faults-gop-leadership-for-looming-debt-ceiling-mess-1503584453
— Tesla’s Push to Build a Self-Driving Car Sparked Dissent Among Its Engineers  Elon Musk’s ambitious goals for Autopilot technology have prompted safety warnings and resignations – Ianthe Jeanne Dugan and Mike Spector
https://www.wsj.com/articles/teslas-push-to-build-a-self-driving-car-sparks-dissent-among-its-engineers-1503593742

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump and his supporters as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, bigots, and even worse things. Because of the aforesaid, Trump supporters are buying more and more and more firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.
http://www.newsweek.com/mass-nonviolent-action-needed-fight-white-supremacists-654799

 

DAILY MAIL
— Rapid exit: Trump’s director of ‘rapid response’ who scoured the Internet for rare positive stories about him leaves the White House –  DAVID MARTOSKO
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4820324/Trump-s-director-rapid-response-leaves-White-House.html

August 20 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps viciously demonize, viciously denigrate, and viciously condemn Trump and his supporters.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/kadner-ignoramuses-in-the-age-of-trump/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps call Bannon a “divisive aide” and say “Bannon ideas live in Trump.”
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20170820/281840053784619
— History should unite us, not tear us apart – Clarence Page  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps focus on tearing America apart.  Ever-increasingly, they pit members of Group A against members of Group B. Members of Group A 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 AND MEMBERS OF GROUP B 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.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-perspec-page-confederate-monuments-trump-0820-story.html
— Are drug firms paying your doctor? Illinois doctors accepted $74.1M in industry payments last year – Lisa Schencker and Jennifer Smith Richards
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-physician-payments-0820-biz-20170817-story.html
— CEOs faced tough choice in whether to leave Trump’s manufacturing council – Robert Channick  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, CEOs paint themselves as being 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/business/ct-ceo-trump-council-0820-biz-20170817-story.html
— Alleged deceptive practices put Zillow in hot water – Kenneth R. Harney
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/ct-re-0820-kenneth-harney-20170815-story.html
— How old is too old for an MBA? – Kate MacArthur  (DIERSEN: From what school did you earn your MBA, what year did you earn it, how old were you when you earned it, and why didn’t you earn it sooner than you did?  I earned my MBA from Loyola in 1976 when I was 27 years old. I didn’t earn it sooner a) because I took only one course at a time and b) the program required me to take 16 courses. In 1976, Loyola changed its requirements so that those who had an undergraduate degree in business like I did only had to take 12 courses.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-bsi-older-mba-students-20170817-story.html
— On Illinois farms, where labor is tight, foreign workers are welcomed  As locals eschew jobs in agriculture, immigrants help bring in harvest – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz  (DIERSEN: What jobs do/did your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes eschew?  I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who would never have stooped to take the bad jobs that I did.  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 assemble 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.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-rendleman-farm-agriculture-immigrant-workers-0820-biz-20170818-story.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN: Volunteer work changes lives – Judy Buchenot (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois a) glorify and praise themselves as being big time volunteers and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn me for not doing volunteer work. In my defense, I volunteer 10+ hours each and every day of what is left of my life putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out free of charge and without any advertising. However, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize, denigrate, and condemn those emails as being worthless if not destructive.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-mission-trip-nicaragua-st-0820-20170818-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Naperville anti-Trump hints/implies/argues/shouts that there are very few pro-Whites in Naperville.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-mego-column-st-0820-20170819-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Whites dramatically outnumber pro-Whites in Boston.
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170819/massive-counterprotest-upstages-boston-free-speech-rally
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, CEOs paint themselves as being 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.dailyherald.com/business/20170820/when-ceos-sound-more-like-the-president-than-the-actual-president
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, elites paint themselves as being 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.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170820/americas-elites-respond-to-trump-with-cowardice

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner tells reporters to not question wife’s role in the administration – Doug Finke (DIERSEN: When Republican elected officials act against the Republican Party platform, overwhelmingly, it is because that is what their wife wants them to do.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170819/statehouse-insider-rauner-tells-reporters-to-not-question-wifes-role-in-administration
(FROM THE ARTICLE: You could say Gov. BRUCE RAUNER was not a happy man last week. A couple of media outlets filed open records requests to get emails sent by first lady DIANA RAUNER on a state email account. It was not a question of trying to get emails sent on a personal account. One reason was to determine if the first lady had a hand in all of the recent staff changes, as many suspect. Anyway, according to Politico, the request was denied citing two exemptions in the state’s open records law. One exempts communication with an attorney that would not be revealed in court, and the other covers preliminary drafts, notes and etc. If you’ve used the Freedom of Information Act, you know that the preliminary drafts exemption can be used to conceal a whole lot of stuff. The news outlets did stories about the denials on Tuesday. The whole thing seemed to be on the governor’s mind Tuesday afternoon when he did an availability at the fair. “Reporters have been calling asking if my wife has been very involved in the staff changes that have gone on in my office over the last month or two,” he said. “I think the inquiries, the questions themselves are pathetic. I think they are terrible. I think it just shows how desperate my political opponents are to try to attack my through attacking my wife. I think it’s disgusting.” He went on to say he decides who is on his senior staff. Remarkably, he wasn’t asked a question about the issue, he just launched into it at the end of the availability.)
— Sam McCann – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170819/statehouse-insider-rauner-tells-reporters-to-not-question-wifes-role-in-administration
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The one Senate Republican who voted to override Rauner’s amendatory veto of the school funding bill was SAM McCANN of Plainview. It was not the first time McCann has voted against the wishes of the governor. Last week, Senate Republican Leader BILL BRADY of Bloomington was asked if McCann was still welcome in the Senate Republican caucus. “He’s a Republican. He’s welcome,” Brady said. “Everyone’s got to vote their district.” Brady said he was unhappy McCann didn’t give fellow Republicans a heads-up on how he would vote. But Brady was willing to forgive McCann if McCann thought he was voting how his constituents wanted. Their constituents are telling them to support the governor because as originally passed by the General Assembly, the education funding bill is a Chicago bailout that should be stopped. Wonder if McCann or his representatives have a better read on the district.)
— General Assembly needs to override veto of Debt Transparency Act – Editorial  (DIERSEN: What about an “Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion Transparency Act?” Employers would be required to report what they a) are doing to hire, to retain, and to promote young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) are doing to make way for them by wasting the careers of and getting rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran.  What about an “Elected Official and Party Leader Hit List Transparency Act?”  Elected officials and party leaders would be required to report a) who they blame their problems on, b) who they blame your problems on, and c) who they blame everyone’s problems on.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170819/our-view-general-assembly-needs-to-override-veto-of-debt-transparency-act
— City of Springfield getting better at collecting debt – Mary Hansen (DIERSEN: What do you know about debt collecting? I worked for IRS’s Collection Division for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170819/city-of-springfield-getting-better-at-collecting-debt

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Consolidation bills are an OK start  Sprawling units of government at the local level cost property-tax payers a fortune, and they’re not worth it. – Editorial  (DIERSEN: I should write an article about past and present Milton Township officials, employees, their operatives, and the dupes who focused/focus on destroying me.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-08-20/consolidation-bills-are-ok-start.html
— A school-funding showdown … or not – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-08-20/jim-dey-school-funding-showdown-or-not.html

 

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL NEWS
— Compromise is a good word – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Anti-Republicans promote compromise because compromise always results in a) Democrats, Libertarians, and Greens winning and b) Republicans losing.)
http://www.commercial-news.com/news/local_news/editorial-compromise-is-a-good-word/article_779c5fa6-b0fd-54ee-a8bb-07dfb7eee59b.html

 

STATELINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “More Mar-a-Lago customers dump Trump.”
http://www.mystateline.com/news/national/more-maralago-customers-dump-trump/794057001

 

TRI STATES PUBLIC RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “What Trump’s Increasing Isolation Could Mean For His Presidency.”
http://tspr.org/post/what-trumps-increasing-isolation-could-mean-his-presidency

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow over their success in turning “Some Liberty University Grads” into anti-Whites.
http://nprillinois.org/post/some-liberty-university-grads-are-returning-their-diplomas-protest-trump#stream/0

 

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Batinick bill would give schools funding at last year’s levels immediately – Caitlin Nordahl
http://willcountygazette.com/stories/511188251-batinick-bill-would-give-schools-funding-at-last-year-s-levels-immediately

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— First time FOIA requesters 101 – LISA THOMAS
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/08/first-time-foia-requesters-101/

 

BLAZE
— Rush Limbaugh issues dire warning that US is on its way to another Civil War. This is who he blames. – Sarah Taylor
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/19/rush-limbaugh-issues-dire-warning-that-us-is-on-its-way-to-another-civil-war-this-is-who-he-blames/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Is Google Working with Liberal Groups Snuff Out Conservative Websites? – PAULA BOLYARD  (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have already and/or will work with Google to snuff me out.)
https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2017/08/19/propublica-working-google-document-hate-threatens-conservative-bloggers/

 

BREITBART
— CNN Normalizes Antifa: Leftists ‘Seek Peace Through Violence’ – PENNY STARR
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/19/cnn-normalizes-antifa-leftists-seek-peace-through-violence/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— ‘BILLIONAIRE CLASS’ LEADING U.S. DOWN ‘UTOPIAN ROAD TO HELL’  Author warns of disaster: ‘Sphere of liberty beginning to shrink’ – PAUL BREMMER
http://www.wnd.com/2017/08/billionaire-class-leading-u-s-down-utopian-road-to-hell/

 

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— How ‘Diversity’ Is Tearing America Apart – ROD DREHER  (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/how-diversity-is-tearing-america-apart/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— If Nazis and KKK are Trump’s base, how did he win the election? – Brian C. Joondeph
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/08/if_nazis_and_kkk_are_trumps_base_how_did_he_win_the_election.html
— The growing tyranny of the culture-killers – John Horvat
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/08/the_growing_tyranny_of_the_culture_killers.html

 

DAILY CALLER
— Washington, DC: Anti-Trump Activists Protest Confederate Statue By Dousing Reporters With White Powder – HENRY RODGERS AND TED GOODMAN
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/19/watch-anti-trump-activists-protest-confederate-statue-by-dousing-reporters-with-white-powder/

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Tech companies crack down on hate speech after Charlottesville.”
http://thehill.com/policy/technology/347173-tech-companies-crack-down-on-hate-speech-after-charlottesville

 

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Week 13: Hounded on All Sides, a Cornered President Snarls. While Mueller pokes his cage, Trump plays guard dog to Confederate culture and heritage.”
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/08/19/swamp-diary-donald-trump-press-conference-215505

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want Trump and all his supporters to fail. Who wanted/wants you to fail? I should write a book about all those who wanted/wants me to fail. They include a) my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government, b) my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, and c) individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that I have sued. The aforesaid 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 and/or they a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the MTRCC resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/19/opinion/trump-nazism-republican-party-failing.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, CEOs paint themselves as being 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.nytimes.com/2017/08/19/business/moral-voice-ceos.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Protesters Flood Streets, and Trump Offers a Measure of Praise.” (DIERSEN: Anti-Whites want Trump to praise anti-Whites.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/18/us/demonstration-race-free-speech-boston-charlottesville.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Down the Breitbart Hole.  Steve Bannon once said it was the platform for the alt-right. Its current
editors disagree. Is the incendiary media company at the nerve center of Donald Trump’s America simply provocative — or dangerous?” My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles on the Breitbart website justifies having me killed figuratively if not literally.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/16/magazine/breitbart-alt-right-steve-bannon.html
— Deciding When a Mentor Is a Mentor – ROB WALKER  (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974.  My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/18/jobs/deciding-when-a-mentor-is-a-mentor.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Why a Company’s Culture Matters – Corey Thomas  (DIERSEN: I should write about the culture of the following: GAO, IRS, Post Office, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/18/business/corner-office-corey-thomas-rapid7.html
— Trump Says More Jobs Will Help Race Relations. If Only It Were So Simple. – Neil Irwin  (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, employers want to hire, retain, and promote 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.nytimes.com/2017/08/18/upshot/trump-says-more-jobs-will-help-race-relations-if-only-it-were-so-simple.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly Maureen Dowd promotes hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and 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 for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/19/opinion/sunday/trump-neo-nazis-and-the-klan.html
— What Happens to Creativity as We Age? – ALISON GOPNIK and TOM GRIFFITHS  (DIERSEN: How old are you? I am 68. Do you oppose age discrimination?  I do, but my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote age discrimination. My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government increasingly demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being old as I failed to make GS-13 (currently $94,610) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $111,801) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $161,900) by age 40. They dismissed and belittled the fact that 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 32.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/19/opinion/sunday/what-happens-to-creativity-as-we-age.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote hatred against Trump and his supporters.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/18/opinion/sunday/hate-that-doesnt-hide.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump’s say “After Charlottesville, Republicans remain stymied over what to do about Trump.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/after-charlottesville-republicans-remain-stymied-over-what-to-do-about-trump/2017/08/19/774bddd4-81d4-11e7-ab27-1a21a8e006ab_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “TV networks struggle to book pro-Trump guests following statements about Charlottesville.”
http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-trump-tv-news20170819-story.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Why rich New Yorkers are hiding their wealth and privilege – Rachelle Bergstein  (DIERSEN: How rich and privileged are/were you?  While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates stressed the following to demonize me, to denigrate me, and to condemn me, and since 1978, my wife and I as being undeservedly filthy rich: the cars that we bought, the real estate that we bought, the job-related master’s degrees, professional certifications, and professional license that I earned, the vacations that we took, the fact that we gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents, and the money that we saved for our retirement.)
http://nypost.com/2017/08/20/why-rich-new-yorkers-are-hiding-their-wealth-and-privilege/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In her research for “Uneasy Street: The Anxieties of Affluence” (Princeton University Press, out Sept. 5), Rachel Sherman interviewed 50 New York-area parents of young children, whose household incomes ranged from $250,000 to $10 million and with assets totaling up to $50 million. These locals live pampered lives — with multiple high-end properties, teams of household employees and frequent, lavish vacations — but still, they do impressive mental gymnastics to avoid identifying themselves as truly rich.)
— Fighting Nazis doesn’t make ‘antifa’ the good guys – Jonah Goldberg
http://nypost.com/2017/08/17/fighting-nazis-doesnt-make-antifa-the-good-guys/

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump and the idol-smashers: Destruction till there’s nothing left.”
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/trump-idol-smashers-article-1.3423808

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— ‘The motor will eventually stop running’: Trump is alienating the lawmakers who would stand between him and impeachment – Natasha Bertrand
http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-alienating-republicans-over-health-bill-and-charlottesville-2017-8

 

MILWAUKEE COURIER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump/White “Trump is a Racist, but so are so Many White People.”
http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2017/08/19/trump-is-a-racist-but-so-are-so-many-white-people/

 

WBUR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Free Speech Rally Is Ended Early As Protesters Descend On The Common.”
http://www.wbur.org/news/2017/08/19/boston-free-speech-rally-updates

 

WTMJ4
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Hundreds rally in Milwaukee’s O’Donnell Park to wipe out white-supremacy.”
http://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/hundreds-rally-in-milwaukees-odonnell-park-to-wipe-out-white-supremacy

 

CW33
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Dallas PD not taking any chances at anti-white supremacy rally.”
http://cw33.com/2017/08/19/dallas-pd-not-taking-any-chances-at-anti-white-supremacy-rally/

 

PBS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Counter-protesters dwarf far-right marchers at Boston rally.”
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/counter-protesters-dwarf-far-right-marchers-boston-rally/

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Tens of Thousands March Against Hatred and White Supremacy in Boston, Overwhelm ‘Free Speech’ Rally.”
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/08/thousands-march-against-right-wing-rally-in-boston.html

 

INDEPENDENT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Boston ‘free speech’ rally abandoned by right-wing demonstrators outnumbered by 15,000 counter-protesters.”
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/boston-free-speech-rally-protests-right-conservatives-nazi-white-supremacist-counter-demonstrators-a7902816.html

 

DAILY KOS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The ‘pivot’ came and it rendered Trump wildly unfit to be president.” Ever-increasingly anti-Trumps shout that Trump and all those who voted for him are racists. Constructively, to call a White male a racist, is to call for him to be killed figuratively, if not literally. One should expect a resurgence in firearm and ammunition purchases by White males who voted for Trump for their self-protection.)
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/8/19/1691469/-View-from-the-Left-The-pivot-came-and-it-rendered-Trump-wildly-unfit-to-be-president

August 12 Evening Edition

WILLIAM J. KELLY
— MONDAY MEDIA ALERT: “Speak Out Against SB31 Illinois’ Sanctuary State Bill” Rally During Gov. Rauner’s Appearance at WTTW Studios in Chicago
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/monday-media-alert-speak-out-against-sb31-illinois-sanctuary-state-bill-rally

 

ABC7
— 1 dead, 19 injured after car hits crowd at white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va. – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/1-dead-19-injured-after-car-hits-crowd-at-white-nationalist-rally-in-charlottesville-va/2300640/

 

NBC5
— Illinois Officials React to Violence at White Nationalist Rally in Virginia
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/emanuel-rauner-react-virginia-white-nationalist-rally-440073903.html
— Va. White Nationalist Rally: 1 Dead After Car Crashes Into Crowd, 2 Troopers Dead in Helicopter Crash  Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency and police dressed in riot gear ordered people to disperse after chaotic violent clashes between white nationalists and counter protestors – Sarah Rankin
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Injuries-at-University-Virginia-March-440032083.html
— Rauner Hires Sen. Johnson’s Former Campaign Manager Betsy Ankney – Mary Ann Ahern and Shelby Bremer
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/bruce-rauner-campaign-manager-betsy-ankney-440066213.html

 

CBS2
— City Of Chicago Offers Advice In Event Of Nuclear Attack
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/08/10/what-to-do-after-a-nuclear-attack/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote a “racist website.”
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/273516609-story

 

WLA AM
— Rauner: Emanuel taking needless risk – Bill Cameron,
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/08/12/rauner-emanuel-taking-needless-risk/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— State Rep. Jeanne Ives responds to Chicago Inc. article
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/ct-state-rep-jeanne-ives-responds-to-chicago-inc-article-20170811-story.html
— Illinois’ abortion notification law harms free speech – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-abortion-speech-scotus-0814-md-20170811-story.html
— Trump blames ‘many sides’ after violent white supremacist rally in Virginia – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-charlottesville-violence-20170812-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CPS would lose nearly $500 million under gov’s school funding plan
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cps-would-lose-nearly-500-million-under-govs-school-funding-plan/
— 1 dead, 19 injured in Charlottesville after white nationalist rally – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/violent-cases-erupt-at-white-supremacist-rally-in-virginia/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How much more will health care cost your company in 2018? – KRISTEN SCHORSCH
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170812/ISSUE01/170819946/how-much-will-company-health-care-costs-go-up-in-2018

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Spend Governor’s Day at the Capitol this year – Doug Finke
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170812/statehouse-insider-spend-governors-day-at-capitol-this-year

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Legislators should make local schools their priority, not politics – Editorial
http://www.pjstar.com/opinion/20170811/editorial-legislators-should-make-local-schools-their-priority-not-politics

 

HERALD REVIEW
— Rauner: Decatur schools get $3 million more under veto plan – ALLISON PETTY
http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/rauner-decatur-schools-get-million-more-under-veto-plan/article_c3b91195-66ec-563d-aec3-938198f1fa56.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— This is how much Illinois spends per inmate each year – ROGER SCHLUETER
http://www.bnd.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/answer-man/article166830882.html

 

PONTIAC DAILY LEADER
— Money not forthcoming creates issues – Paul Westermeyer
http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/news/20170812/money-not-forthcoming-creates-issues

 

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— What’s Really Happening in Springfield Forum
https://www.nctv17.com/news/whats-really-happening-in-springfield/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— ISBE: Nearly all Illinois school districts would receive more state funding under Rauner reform plan – Dan McCaleb
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/isbe-nearly-all-illinois-school-districts-would-receive-more-state/article_340a4446-7f74-11e7-b944-afdb58d640ad.html

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— NEW COOK COUNTY MINIMUM WAGE, SICK LEAVE MANDATES BURDEN SKOKIE BUSINESSES – Amy Korte
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/new-cook-county-minimum-wage-sick-leave-mandates-burden-skokie-businesses/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Hollywood Profanity Wears Thin with Viewers, but So Does Discernment – Micah Clark
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/hollywood-profanity-wears-thin-viewers-discernment/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RAUNER EMPHASIZES “BROKEN” 10 TIMES IN NATIONAL CABLE NEWS INTERVIEW
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/08/rauner-emphasizes-broken-10-times-in-national-cable-news-interview.html
— TRANSCRIPT OF FOX NEWS’ INTERVIEW WITH ILLINOIS GOVERNOR BRUCE RAUNER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/08/transcript-of-fox-news-interview-with-illinois-governor-bruce-rauner.html
— WILL COUNTY CONSIDERS VOTE TO SAVE TAXPAYERS BY ENDING ELECTED OFFICIALS’ PENSIONS  (DIERSEN: To qualify for my Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension, I had to work 40 hour per week 1971-1997, but I got full-time CSRS credit for 1966-1969 even though I only worked part-time.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/08/will-county-considers-vote-to-save-taxpayers-by-ending-elected-officials-pensions.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Asking Will County taxpayers to contact their board members before Thursday night’s meeting, Balich said there is no enforcement how many hours they work as they answer only to the public. “The IMRF the pension plan only requires 600 hours per year which is 11 ½ hours a week with reporting by the elected office holder. Pension double-dipping is another problem,” he wrote.)

 

CAPITOL FAX
— As expected, Rauner’s AV drastically short-changes CPS
https://capitolfax.com/2017/08/12/as-expected-rauners-av-drastically-short-changes-cps/

 

GOPUSA
— GOP senators defend McConnell’s leadership of do-nothing Senate
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28572
— Farms adjusting to life without illegal alien labor
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28530
— Pundits stand with Kim Jong Un
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=28577

 

BLAZE
— DNC deputy chairman claims Kim Jong-Un is more responsible than Trump — immediately regrets it – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/12/dnc-deputy-chairman-claims-kim-jong-un-is-more-responsible-than-trump-immediately-regrets-it/

 

THE HILL
— Trump condemns violence erupting at white nationalist protest – MAX GREENWOOD
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/346319-trump-condemns-far-right-protests-in-charlottesville?rnd=1502559292
— It’s time for McConnell to fight with Trump instead of against him – JENNY BETH MARTIN
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/lawmaker-news/346179-its-time-for-mcconnell-to-fight-with-trump-instead-of
— Three dead after violent clashes at white nationalist rally – JORDAN FABIAN
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/346346-one-dead-after-violent-clashes-at-white-nationalist-rally?rnd=1502578816

 

POLITICO
— Trump condemns ‘bigotry and violence’ in Charlottesville clashes – BRENT D. GRIFFITHS
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/08/12/trump-denounces-hate-violence-charlottesville-241571

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— State of Emergency Declared in Charlottesville After Protests Turn Violent – SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and BRIAN M. ROSENTHAL
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/12/us/charlottesville-protest-white-nationalist.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In an editorial unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps glorify and praise those who come to America illegally, who stay in America illegally, and who bring others to America illegally.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/12/us/stay-hide-or-leave-hard-choices-for-immigrants-in-the-heartland.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— At least 10 pedestrians struck along route of white nationalist rally in Charlottesville; one fatality, according to mayor – Joe Heim, Ellie Silverman, T. Rees Shapiro and Emma Brown
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/fights-in-advance-of-saturday-protest-in-charlottesville/2017/08/12/155fb636-7f13-11e7-83c7-5bd5460f0d7e_story.html
— Google employees face fear, uncertainty in aftermath of divisive memo – Elizabeth Dwoskin  (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, Democrats will force Google to “look like America,” that is, sooner or later, Democrats will force Google to get rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/google-employees-face-fear-uncertainty-in-aftermath-of-divisive-memo/2017/08/11/5edd7a00-7ee1-11e7-83c7-5bd5460f0d7e_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Car Strikes Protesters, Killing One, Amid Clashes Over Confederate Statue  Charlottesville city officials said there were ‘multiple injuries’ from the car hitting pedestrians – Cameron McWhirter and  Douglas Belkin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/hundreds-face-off-ahead-of-white-nationalist-rally-in-virginia-1502553066

 

SALON
— Bernie Sanders, the socialist revival and the unexpected upsurge of millennial Marxism  Bernie Sanders proved socialism isn’t dead — and some young people are open to the banished ideas of Karl Marx – CONOR LYNCH
http://www.salon.com/2017/08/12/bernie-sanders-the-socialist-revival-and-the-unexpected-upsurge-of-millennial-marxism/

August 12 Morning Edition

WILL COUNTY NEWS
— ACTION ALERT Write, phone & email Gov Rauner to Veto Bill SB31 which will make #Illinois a #SanctuaryState. – Steve Balich
http://willcountynews.com/2017/08/11/action-alert-write-phone-email-gov-rauner-to-veto-bill-sb31-which-will-make-illinois-a-sanctuarystate/

 

FOX NEWS
— VIDEO: Illinois Gov. Rauner talks Chicago’s sanctuary city fight
http://video.foxnews.com/v/5539072379001/?#sp=show-clips

 

CLTV
— Madigan’s Plan to Embarrass Rauner Revealed
http://cltv.com/2017/08/11/madigans-plan-to-embarrass-rauner-revealed/

 

NBC5
— Ann Coulter Criticizes Rauner With Slur After Fox News Interview – Richard Ray
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Ann-Coulter-Calls-Rauner-Retarded-After-Fox-News-Interview-439950363.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Poll: Trump better president than Obama
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/273335520-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Ann Coulter slams Gov. Rauner as ‘retarded’ – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/brown-ann-coulter-slams-gov-rauner-as-retarded/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Conservative provocateur Ann Coulter gave Gov. Bruce Rauner’s first national television interview a bad review Friday, telling her 1.6 million Twitter followers that Rauner “either is retarded or playing retard.”  “His answer to every Q is, “Our system is broken.” Fascinating!” Coulter tweeted during an interview on FOX News Channel by host Bret Baier. Rauner was his normal evasive self, sidestepping Baier’s questions about President Trump, Chicago’s sanctuary city status and Obamacare. At one point, Baier seemed frustrated by his inability to get direct answers to his questions, but never called him out directly.)
— Transcript: Gov. Rauner interviewed by Bret Baier on Fox News
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/transcript-gov-rauner-interviewed-by-bret-baier-on-fox-news/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Ann Coulter takes shot at Gov. Rauner – Gregory Pratt
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-coulter-retarded-rauner-20170811-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Gov. Bruce Rauner gave a rare national interview to Fox News host Bret Baier on Friday that led conservative commentator Ann Coulter to sling a harsh insult Rauner’s way.  Rauner discussed illegal immigration and the state budget crisis on the program, and deflected  several questions. On Twitter, critics pounced, including Democratic state Rep. Christian Mitchell, who said on Twitter that Rauner did a “bellyflop.” But so far, the harshest criticism comes from Coulter, who attacked Rauner with her well-known brand of flame-throwing and sarcasm in a tweet. .@GovRauner either is retarded or is playing retard on @BretBaier. His answer to every Q is, “Our system is broken.” Fascinating!”  The word “retarded,” once ubiquitous as an insult, is now widely considered offensive. A spokeswoman for Rauner declined comment.)
— Rep. Roskam says Trump’s ‘lack of ambiguity is helpful’ on North Korea – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-north-korea-peter-roskam-met-08-11-20170811-story.html
— Wisconsin GOP revises Foxconn incentives to encourage hiring state residents – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-wisconsin-foxconn-incentives-bill-20170811-story.html
— As hospital violence grows, nurses seek reforms: ‘Too many of us are being hurt’ – Kate Thayer and Hannah Leone
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-hospital-violence-nurses-met-20170810-story.html
— As Evanston students end ‘elitist’ cotillion, other events remain strong – Vikki Ortiz Healy
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/ct-evanston-cotillion-ends-20170809-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-education-affirmative-action-0814-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Nurses rally for better help with violence on their job – Susan Sarkauskas
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170811/nurses-rally-for-better-help-with-violence-on-their-job

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Coulter slams Rauner via Twitter after Fox News interview
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170811/coulter-slams-rauner-via-twitter-after-fox-news-interview
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Conservative talk-show host Ann Coulter unleashed harsh criticism on Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday evening, after the governor had given a national interview to Fox News’ Bret Baier. “His answer to every Q is, ‘The system is broken.’ Fascinating!” tweeted Coulter, known for her harsh rhetoric. Coulter also used a word widely considered to be a slur against the disabled. Bauner discussed illegal immigration and the state budget crisis in his interview. A spokeswoman for Rauner told the Chicago Tribune that the governor’s office had no comment.)

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Rockford area superintendents: Lawmakers should override Rauner’s veto on school funding reform
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20170811/rockford-area-superintendents-lawmakers-should-override-rauners-veto-on-school-funding-reform

 

QUINCY HERALD WHIG
— Trump spat with Senate leader complicates tough agenda – AP
http://www.whig.com/article/20170812/AP/308129965#

 

TIMES
— Recalling 2009 version of Kinzinger – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/column-recalling-version-of-kinzinger/article_00d94afb-de33-5dc1-a8c0-70770392ab49.html

 

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Madigan, Democrats spread false narrative about Rauner’s willingness to compromise – Dan McCaleb
https://thetelegraph.com/opinion/107025/mccaleb-madigan-democrats-spread-false-narrative-about-rauners-willingness-to-compromise

 

MADISON RECORD
— McCarter: SB1 is boon to elites and crumbs for downstate schools; Progressive tax system is real motivation – Ann Maher
http://madisonrecord.com/stories/511178894-mccarter-sb1-is-boon-to-elites-and-crumbs-for-downstate-schools-progessive-tax-system-is-real-motivation

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Rauner says his changes to school funding bill help downstate schools. Lawmakers disagree. – LEXI CORTES
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/education/article166852972.html
— State lawmakers saunter into Springfield as school bell is ringing – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article166790292.html

 

SOUTHERN
— Struggling Cairo epitomizes rural poverty in Illinois – NAT WILLIAMS
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/struggling-cairo-epitomizes-rural-poverty-in-illinois/article_f600f4c1-4cef-5a3b-8403-3dcc1ed0eea9.html
— Illinois Senate looks to address school funding plan – AP
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/illinois-senate-looks-to-address-school-funding-plan/article_fcf410e9-f8c1-5702-a52b-2b443d8b0f3a.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— City of Peoria responds to accusations of racial, sexual discrimination  HOPE Fair Housing Center sued the city this week – Alyssa Paldo
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/city-of-peoria-responds-to-accusations-of-racial-sexual-discrimination/787451231

 

WREX
— Local lawmakers disagree on which school funding formula best serves Rockford area – Breane Lyga
http://www.wrex.com/story/36119230/2017/08/11/local-lawmakers-disagree-on-which-school-funding-formula-best-serves-rockford-area

 

ST LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO
— Metro East school leaders to Illinois lawmakers: Give us money, override Rauner veto – RYAN DELANEY
http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/metro-east-school-leaders-illinois-lawmakers-give-us-money-override-rauner-veto#stream/0

 

CHOOSE DUPAGE
— 2016 Annual Report
http://www.choosedupage.com/blog/2016-annual-report

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— State analysis of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of SB1 could be released Monday – Dan McCaleb
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/state-analysis-of-gov-bruce-rauner-s-veto-of-sb/article_754c2c80-7ed9-11e7-97f3-bb1746e82dbf.html

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Orland Park Public Library Squandered $4,350 by Erasing Video History with Bridget Bittman, Disgraced Former Spokesman – KEVIN DUJAN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/08/orland-park-public-library-squandered-4350-by-erasing-video-history-with-bridget-bittman-disgraced-former-spokesman/
— Tinley Park Mayor Jacob Vandenberg’s alcohol induced Hissy Fit After Paul McCartney Concert – KEVIN DUJAN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/08/tinley-park-mayor-jacob-vandenbergs-alcohol-induced-hissy-fit-after-paul-mccartney-concert/

 

BREITBART
— Migrant Crisis Drives Record Rise of Slavery in Europe: ‘Every Town and City’ Affected – VIRGINIA HALE
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/11/record-slavery-eu-every-town-city/
— Stanford University Introduces Course on ‘Abolishing Whiteness’ – TOM CICCOTTA
http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/08/11/stanford-university-introduces-course-on-abolishing-whiteness/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— AFTER 200 DAYS, HOW MANY OF THESE GOALS HAVE THE GOP CONGRESS FAILED TO MEET? – Jeff Trent
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/08/11/after-200-days-how-many-of-these-goals-have-the-gop-congress-failed-to-meet/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Democrats have not been the party of the working class for thirty years – Karin McQuillan  (DIERSEN: Are/were you a member of the working class?  I was 1962-1997.  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 assemble 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.)
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/08/democrats_working_class_thirty_years.html

 

CNBC
— How the GOP is quietly sabotaging retirement for millions – Diane Oakley
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/11/how-the-gop-is-quietly-sabotaging-retirement-for-millions-commentary.html

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Corporate Intimidation Threatens Worker Freedom – Lee Saunders
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/corporate-intimidation-threatens-worker-freedom_us_598dd6c5e4b063e2ae057f2c

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Political Payoff of Making Whites Feel Like a Minority – Lynn Vavreck (DIERSEN: In what ways are you a minority? I live in a precinct, a municipality, a township, a county, and a state in which the majority voted for Clinton.  The majority of those who voted for Clinton 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.nytimes.com/2017/08/08/upshot/the-political-payoff-of-making-whites-feel-like-a-minority.html
— The Great Political Divide Over American Identity – Lynn Vavreck  (DIERSEN: Under the Democrats, more and more and more individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries paint themselves as being 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.  That is a big reason why Trump got elected.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/02/upshot/the-great-political-divide-over-american-identity.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/who-benefits-from-affirmative-action-white-men/2017/08/11/4b56907e-7eab-11e7-a669-b400c5c7e1cc_story.html
— Beijing warns Pyongyang: You’re on your own if you go after the United States – Simon Denyer and Amanda Erickson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/china-warns-north-korea-youre-on-your-own-if-you-go-after-the-us/2017/08/11/a01a4396-7e68-11e7-9026-4a0a64977c92_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Liberal Crackup  Liberals should reject the divisive, zero-sum politics of identity and find their way back to a unifying vision of the common good – Mark Lilla  (DIERSEN: To be liberal 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 their ancestors.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-liberal-crackup-1502456857

 

AMARILLO GLOBE NEWS
— Media ignores immigration, but Trump should not – Ann Coulter
http://amarillo.com/editorial/opinion/opinion-columnist/2017-08-11/media-ignores-immigration-trump-should-not

 

DETROIT FREE PRESS
— From SUVs to Mazdas, millennials redefine ‘classic’ as they begin collecting cars – Mark Phelan  (DIERSEN: What cars do you own now and what cars have you owned? I own a 1972 Chevy Corvette, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS, 2005 Chevy Corvette, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max, and 2016 Ford Mustang. I have owned a 1958 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy Impala SS, 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, 1968 Oldsmobile 442, 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, 1969 Dodge Charger SE, 1974 Dodge Dart, 1978 Chevy Chevette, 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale, 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, and 1997 Chevy Cavalier.)
http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/mark-phelan/2017/08/12/millennials-classic-cars-collecting/558212001/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Despite that, some vehicles draw plenty of interest from millennials and earlier generations of collectors, according to Hagerty’s data. Nearly every generation of Ford Mustang is on the hot list, along with Chevy Camaros, Corvettes and pickups. Icons like the 1955-57 Chevy Bel Air and ‘49-’80 VW Beetle get plenty of love from car fans of all ages.)

 

FORBES
— Why Democrats Should Be Losing Sleep Over Generation Z – Ashley Stahl
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2017/08/11/why-democrats-should-be-losing-sleep-over-generation-z/#705b9d2b7878
— The 10 Companies Where Workers Ages 45+ Feel Most Appreciated – Jeff Kauflin  (DIERSEN: Non-veteran White males who are seeking a job with the federal government should be advised that with only rare exceptions, your career will be wasted and you will be gotten rid of if you do not 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.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2017/08/11/the-10-companies-where-workers-ages-45-feel-most-appreciated/#3da64c5d7c0c

 

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats hate cars, promote Uber and Lyft, and hint/imply/argue/shout that “Your Parents’ Car Culture Is Nearly Dead.”
http://www.investors.com/news/uber-lyft-ride-sharing-redefine-car-culture/

 

IRON GATE MOTOR CONDOS
— Chrome and Coffee Saturday, August 12, 2017, 9 AM – 11 AM, 2212 Ferry Road, Naperville
https://us.eventbu.com/naperville/chrome-and-coffee/4643015

 

INSTINCT MAGAZINE
— Are People Claiming To Be LGBT For A Career Boost? – Bryan Keating  (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, employers want to hire, to retain, and promote 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.)
http://instinctmagazine.com/post/are-people-claiming-be-lgbt-career-boost

July 31 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Gov. Rauner plans ‘swift action’ on school funding bill
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gov-rauner-plans-swift-action-on-school-funding-bill/2263044/
— No action on school funding bill as IL lawmakers end special session – Craig Wall and Jessica D’Onofrio
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/no-action-on-school-funding-bill-as-il-lawmakers-end-special-session/2263044/
— Scaramucci out as White House communications director – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/scaramucci-out-as-white-house-communications-director/2263973/

 

NBC5
— Senate Democrats Send Governor School Funding Bill
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Senate-Leader-Expected-to-Send-Governor-School-Funding-Bill-437626193.html

 

CBS2
— Senate Sends School Funding Bill To Gov. Rauner – Craig Wall and Jessica D’Onofrio
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/31/senate-sends-school-funding-bill-to-gov-rauner/
— J.B. Pritzker Outlines Plan To Stand Strong Against The President, If Elected Governor – Craig Dellimore  (DIERSEN: What does “stand strong against the President” include?  Does it include officially banishing from Illinois individuals, organizations, and companies 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 for a long time?  Members of the aforesaid groups are unofficially banished now.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/31/jb-pritzker-plan-resistance-president-trump/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois school funding at risk as negotiations break down – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/271032228-story
— Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/271115428-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker says he’ll lead Illinois as resistance state to Trump – Rick Pearson (DIERSEN: What does “lead Illinois as resistance state to Trump” include?  Does it include officially banishing from Illinois individuals, organizations, and companies 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 for a long time?  Members of the aforesaid groups are unofficially banished now.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-donald-trump-met-0801-20170731-story.html
— Don’t let Rauner and the Tribune mislead you — the Democrats have passed reforms – Michael J. Madigan, speaker, Illinois House of Representatives
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/ct-rauner-michael-madigan-illinois-democrats-reforms-20170731-story.html
— Illinois Senate sends school funding bill Rauner has vowed to veto – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-education-funding-veto-met-0801-20170731-story.html
— Emanuel mum on whether he’ll raise taxes to close 2018 budget shortfall – Hal Dardick and John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-chicago-2018-budget-forecast-met-0801-20170731-story.html
— Kelly shows his clout: Scaramucci out as White House chief of staff moves in – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-anthony-scaramucci-out-20170731-story.html
— Next move is Rauner’s after Senate sends him school funding bill – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-education-funding-veto-met-0801-20170731-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner vows ‘swift action’ on education bill, then opts to sleep on it – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cullerton-says-gov-rauner-to-get-education-bill-today/
— Rahm to Rauner: Sign school bill and get 90 percent of what you want – Fran Spielman and Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/rahm-to-rauner-sign-school-bill-and-get-90-percent-of-what-you-want/
— School funding crisis needn’t become another standoff – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/brown-school-funding-crisis-neednt-become-another-standoff/
— Former chiefs Daley, Skinner chart tough challenges for Kelly – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-former-chiefs-daley-skinner-chart-tough-challenges-for-kelly/
— Cubs fan: Chris Christie’s security threatened to have me locked up – Matthew Hendrickson
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cubs-fan-christie-security-threatened-to-have-me-friends-locked-up/

 

DAILY HERALD
— TRAGIC, OUTRAGEOUS: State cuts 2017 funds for voter registration integrity – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170731/state-cuts-2017-funds-for-voter-registration-integrity
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Local election authorities will lose more than $4.4 million in grant funds this year that pay for, among other things, purging ineligible names from voter registration rolls. But officials say they are used to the roller coaster nature of election funding. Amy Kelly, the assistant to the executive director of the Illinois State Board of Elections, notified county clerks of the bad news at the beginning of July. Six election bodies applied for at least $100,000 from what’s known as the IVRS Lump Sum Grant. In addition to voter registration integrity, the grant helps fund voter registration equipment and corresponding software licensing fees. The grant typically functions as a reimbursement for money already spent for such efforts. The money for 2017 became one of the many funding casualties in the state budget debate.)
— Chicago schools grant criticized by Rauner was put in place by GOP in 1990s – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170731/chicago-schools-grant-criticized-by-rauner-was-put-in-place-by-gop-in-1990s—
— Why organizers say the DuPage County Fair ‘hit it out of the park’ – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170731/why-organizers-say-the-dupage-county-fair-hit-it-out-of-the-park

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Congressmen unveil Obamacare compromise – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170731/BLOGS02/170739995/congressmen-unveil-obamacare-compromise
— City projects lowest deficit in a decade – GREG HINZ  (DIERSEN: When did you suffer your biggest deficits? In 1980, I suffered an $18,847/year (21%) deficit in today’s dollars when my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take a downgrade from GS-12 Step 5 (currently $90,173) to GS-9 Step 10 (currently $71,326) to transfer from IRS to GAO. Since 1997, I have suffered a $72,135/year (59%) deficit in today’s dollars because my Democrat superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer.” In 1997, my GS-13 Step 10 GAO salary was $122,991 in today’s dollars and my Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $50,856.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170731/BLOGS02/170739990/city-projects-lowest-deficit-in-a-decade

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— School funding bill sent to Rauner, but talks break down – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170731/school-funding-bill-sent-to-rauner-but-talks-break-down
— A closer look at Rauner’s world – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: The 20 in Rauner’s world do not include TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, me, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, etc.)
http://files.sj-r.com/media/news/cropped_p4.pdf

 

CANTON DAILY LEDGER
— Unionist announces for state Senate seat: a trend? – Bill Knight  (DIERSEN: Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are vehemently anti-union.  If I sought a government office or a political office, they would shout that I was a union member for almost 12 years.)
http://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/20170731/unionist-announces-for-state-senate-seat-trend

 

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— School funding talks break down, showdown likely – AP
http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/local_news/school-funding-talks-break-down-showdown-likely/article_88bf6492-7634-11e7-9a17-dfb63dd1c51a.html

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Will Illinois Be The Next State To Legalize Recreational Marijuana? – RACHEL OTWELL (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/will-illinois-be-next-state-legalize-recreational-marijuana#stream/0

 

WSIL TV
— Transgender US soldier felt ‘fired’ by Trump’s tweet – AP  (DIERSEN: I felt “fired” a) when my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, 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.wsiltv.com/story/36006872/transgender-soldier-felt-fired-by-trumps-tweet

 

WMAY
— Pritzker Compares Rauner to Trump  (DIERSEN: What about those who hint/imply/argue/shout that Rauner is anti-Trump?  They could cite lots of examples of things that Rauner has said and has not said and has done and has not done to hint/imply/argue/shout that Rauner is anti-Trump.)
http://www.wmay.com/2017/07/31/pritzker-compares-rauner-to-trump/

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— Rauner pits downstate, Chicago schools against each other with special session – Rich Miller
https://rebootillinois.com/2017/07/31/rauner-stokes-regional-tensions-school-funding-special-session/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— LBGT STUDENTS FORCE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO PROFESSOR TO RESIGN
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/lbgt-students-force-art-institute-of-chicago-professor-to-resign.html
— DEMOCRAT GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE KENNEDY WANTS MORE TAXES FOR ILLINOIS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/democrat-gubernatorial-candidate-wants-more-taxes-for-illinois.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP whacks Kennedy over “basket of taxes” comment
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/ilgop-whacks-kennedy-over-basket-of-taxes-comment/
— Madigan says he’ll continue trying to negotiate, blames Rauner
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/madigan-says-hell-continue-trying-to-negotiate/
— “A closer look at Rauner’s world”  (DIERSEN: The 20 in Rauner’s world do not include TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, Illinois Review, me, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, etc.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/a-closer-look-at-rauner%E2%80%99s-world/
— New Do Your Job, Inc. digital ad: “Serious people are questioning whether Governor Rauner has lost it”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/new-do-your-job-inc-digital-ad-serious-people-are-questioning-whether-governor-rauner-has-lost-it/
— ISBE: No schools have submitted plans to delay reopening
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/31/isbe-no-schools-have-submitted-plans-to-delay-reopening/

 

FOX NEWS
— Steve Cortes on Sanctuary Cities: It’s Racist to Not Protect Americans
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/07/30/sanctuary-city-mayors-racists-not-protecting-americans-steve-cortes

 

GOPUSA
— Leftists don’t appreciate a president who supports cops, not criminals
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=27936

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— JUNE 19, 2017 FLASHBACK: Study supports Trump: 5.7 million noncitizens may have cast illegal votes – Rowan Scarborough
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/19/noncitizen-illegal-vote-number-higher-than-estimat/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Scaramucci Fired Before He Was Even Sworn In – MICHAEL BASTASCH (DIERSEN: Since 1966, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I have always been a bad employee, and that alone caused all my employment problems. In my defense, if I was that bad, 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/2017/07/31/scaramucci-fired-before-he-was-even-sworn-in/
— ‘Betrayal’ — Left-Wingers Furious With Democrats’ Support For Pro-Life Candidates – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/31/betrayal-left-wingers-furious-with-democrats-support-for-pro-life-candidates/
— This Is The Poll Number That Should Have Trump Worried – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/31/trump-dips-below-40-percent-approval-in-most-favorable-poll/
— Scaramucci Was Only Hired To Get Rid Of Priebus – Henry Rodgers
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/31/reports-scaramucci-was-only-hired-to-get-rid-of-priebus/

 

THE HILL
— Dem campaign chief vows no litmus test on abortion – BEN KAMISAR AND REID WILSON (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs who reject the right to life plank in the Republican Party platform and in the Illinois Republican Party platform have always worked very hard against me. I should write a book about them.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/344196-dem-campaign-chief-vows-no-litmus-test-on-abortion
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump abuses power in using public funds for private benefit.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/344627-trump-abuses-power-in-using-public-funds-for-private

 

POLITICO
— Trump ousts Scaramucci as communications director – TARA PALMERI
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/31/trump-ousts-scaramucci-as-communications-director-241172

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Anthony Scaramucci Out At White House After A Whirlwind 10 Days – Paige Lavender  (DIERSEN: Since 1966, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I have always been a bad employee, and that alone caused all my employment problems. In my defense, if I was that bad, 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.huffingtonpost.com/entry/anthony-scaramucci-out-as-communications-director_us_597f78abe4b00bb8ff38849f

 

CNN
— Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director
http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/31/politics/anthony-scaramucci/index.html

 

MSN
— The Final Humiliation of Reince Priebus – Molly Ball  (DIERSEN: What humiliations have you suffered? My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, 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 and 1968. I am no longer the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, or an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that I caused all of the aforesaid humiliation.)
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/the-final-humiliation-of-reince-priebus/ar-AApaurt

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Removes Anthony Scaramucci From Communications Director Role – MAGGIE HABERMAN, MICHAEL D. SHEAR and GLENN THRUSH
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/31/us/politics/anthony-scaramucci-white-house.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Anthony Scaramucci removed as White House communications director – Abby Phillip and Damian Paletta
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/07/31/anthony-scaramucci-removed-as-white-house-communications-director/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Illinois Lawmakers Send Education Bill to Governor  Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has vowed to veto bill, setting stage for another clash – Quint Forgey
https://www.wsj.com/articles/illinois-lawmakers-send-education-bill-to-governor-1501541215
— Scaramucci Removed as White House Communications Director at Kelly’s Urging  Move comes 10 days after Wall Street financier took the job – Rebecca Ballhaus and  Michael C. Bender
https://www.wsj.com/articles/scaramucci-removed-as-white-house-communications-director-1501526781
— U.S. Freezes Assets of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro  The Treasury Department cites human rights violations  (DIERSEN: Who wants governments to freeze your assets?  My critics/opponents would love it if they could get the City of Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, and the United States of America to freeze my assets. Just kidding, but not completely.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-freezes-assets-of-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro-1501529960

 

FORTUNE
— Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Give John Kelly the Support Reince Preibus Never Had – Bloomberg  (DIERSEN: Who has supported you at work? My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of 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 (currently $94,610).  My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manage who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974.)
http://fortune.com/2017/07/31/ivanka-trump-jared-kushner-john-kelly-reince-priebus/

 

MADISON
— Will You End Up Working During Retirement? Chances Are, Yes. – Maurie Backman (DIERSEN: I would be working if I had to replace some or all of the $72,135/year in today’s dollars that I have lost and will forever lose because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. In today’s dollars, my GAO salary was $122,991/year, but my Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $50,856/year.)
http://host.madison.com/business/investment/markets-and-stocks/will-you-end-up-working-during-retirement-chances-are-yes/article_357cc3c9-b071-59f3-be6f-fb40e7c0ba4e.html

 

MUSTANG AND FORDS
— First Display Vehicles Confirmed for New Mustang Museum  The museum has confirmed several milestone vehicles are to be displayed at the museum’s launch – Mark Houlahan
http://www.mustangandfords.com/news/1707-first-display-vehicles-confirmed-for-new-mustang-museum/

 

CALIFORNIA POLITICAL REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Cox writes a nasty article about John Cox.
http://www.capoliticalreview.com/top-stories/nutty-john-cox-for-california-governor/

July 30 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Can new White House chief of staff impose discipline where it counts? – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-reince-priebus-trump-kass-met-0730-20170728-column.html
— DIERSEN: An anti-Trump demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-page-trump-bullying-perspec-0730-md-20170728-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-trump-transgender-culture-war-perspec-20170728-column.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: In a front page editorial with a color picture unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps call for Republicans to resist Trump.
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20170730/281487866425242
— Loaded ‘illegal alien’ phrase introduced in sanctuary cities crackdown – Ted Slowik  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps glorify and praise those a) who illegally come to America illegally, b) who illegally stay in America illegally, and c) who illegally bring others to America illegally.  Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who 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 for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-sanctuary-cities-st-0728-20170727-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Companies say Apple removed their privacy apps from China – AP  (DIERSEN: One could say that when push comes to shove, Apple sides with China against America.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170729/news/307299929/

 

WBEZ
— JULY 6, 2017 FLASHBACK: The Cost Of Jobs  Officials say jobs are key to reducing violence, but they’re not facing the scale. So WBEZ took a crack at the calculations. – Chip Mitchell  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I held jobs that should have been given to Democrats, to minorities, to females, to younger people, and to veterans. In my defense, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always demonized, denigrated, and condemned all the jobs that I have had as being BAD jobs. So therefore, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want Democrats, minorities, females, younger people, and veterans to have BAD jobs. 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. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have made it very clear that they would never stoop to take the BAD jobs that I had.  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 assemble 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. )
http://interactive.wbez.org/everyotherhour/the-cost-of-jobs/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— There’s at least one reason to look forward to Monday – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170729/statehouse-insider-theres-at-least-one-reason-to-look-forward-to-monday
— EMILY’s List seeks to oust Davis in 2018 – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170729/bernard-schoenburg-emilys-list-seeks-to-oust-davis-in-2018
— How is Rauner’s new staff affecting his administration? – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170729/how-is-rauners-new-staff-affecting-his-administration
— Obstinate partisanship leads to lack of trust in public officials – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170729/our-view-obstinate-partisanship-leads-to-lack-of-trust-in-public-officials

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Illinois leaders have nothing on Gopher State’s politicians – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-07-30/jim-dey-illinois-leaders-have-nothing-gopher-states-politicians.html

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— ‘It’s the right thing for kids. Doesn’t that count?’ – Editorial
http://www.pjstar.com/opinion/20170729/editorial-its-right-thing-for-kids-doesnt-that-count

 

BELLEVIEW NEWS DEMOCRAT
— How do you share concerns with a representative who won’t hear them? – SHANNON RUSSELL, The Indivisible 12th  (DIERSEN: The Indivisible 12th denies that it was “formed by Democratic Party insiders.”)
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article164385227.html

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Some Foreign Investment Bypassing Illinois – Cole Lauterbach  (DIERSEN: Because anti-Trumps run Illinois, if a company invests in Illinois, it shouts 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.)
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=249178#.WX2xZxFSRZI

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Latest fight at Illinois Capitol threatens money for schools – AP
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/07/28/latest-fight-at-illinois-capitol-threatens-money-for-schools/a24mdrl/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— More Gov’t Gun Running – We need outside prosecutors to fix inside corruption and malfeasance – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/07/more-govt-gun-running-we-need-outside-prosecutors-to-fix-inside-corruption-and-malfeasance/

 

FOX NEWS
— Conway, other Trump supporters laud decision to replace Priebus with Kelly  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes laud the decisions that the leaders of the following organizations made to replace me: TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants, GAO, etc.  Of course, the aforesaid organizations are doing much better now that I am gone.)
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/29/conway-other-trump-supporters-laud-decision-to-replace-priebus-with-kelly.html
— Reince Priebus Says There’s No Ill Will: ‘I’m Going to Be Team Trump All the Time’  (DIERSEN: My complaints are NOT against GAO, but against a) the Democrat politicians who manipulate/dominate GAO and b) the GAO employees who serve as operative or dupes for Democrat politicians.)
http://nation.foxnews.com/2017/07/29/reince-priebus-says-theres-no-ill-will-im-going-be-team-trump-all-time

 

THE HILL
— Priebus: Neil Gorsuch is my greatest accomplishment in the White House – JOHN BOWDEN  (DIERSEN: My greatest accomplishment while I was the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012 was assuring that the organization had a) breakfast meetings the third Saturday of each month except August and December, b) picnics in August, c) Christmas parties in December, and d) speakers at the aforesaid events.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes always demonized, denigrated, and condemned the speakers who I recruited to speak at TAPROOT events.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/344480-priebus-neil-gorsuch-is-my-greatest-accomplishment-in-the-white-house

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage girls and women to be lesbians.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/29/opinion/sunday/gays-lesbians-women-elections.html
— Is Being ‘Unapologetic’ the New Patriotic — or a Form of Resistance? – WESLEY MORRIS  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always wanted me to apologize for causing their problems, your problems, my problems, and everyone’s problems.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are scapegoaters.  Most commonly, since 2000, they want me to apologize for causing Republican candidates to lose primary elections and general elections.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/25/magazine/is-being-unapologetic-the-new-patriotic-or-a-form-of-resistance.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want Trump to do more to promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/28/magazine/the-emptiness-of-trumps-promises-of-tolerance.html
— What to Do When You’ve Picked the Wrong Suburb – BROOKE LEA FOSTER  (DIERSEN: Did you pick the wrong suburb to live in?  In 1978, my wife and I picked Wheaton to live in.  Sadly, more and more and more of those who move into Wheaton 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.nytimes.com/2017/07/28/realestate/what-to-do-when-youve-picked-the-wrong-suburb.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Learning Who Gets to Be a Victim – TRESSIE McMILLAN COTTOM  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps shout at 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 THAT THEY ARE VICTIMS OF THOSE WHO 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 for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/29/opinion/sunday/how-we-make-black-girls-grow-up-too-fast.html
— What to Do With the Kids This Summer? Put ’Em to Work – BEN SASSE  (DIERSEN: My outstanding parents did not have to put me to work.  I learned early on that my parents had far less money than many other families had in Crete. That is a major reason why 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; and worked on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970. My father fought type 1 diabetes from age 14, was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma, never attended college, worked in the office of a chemical plant, almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, did not buy a new car until he was 45 and it was a bottom of the line 2-door Chevy, and died suddenly of heart failure in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21.  My mother was raised on a farm and never attended high school.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/28/opinion/sunday/what-to-do-with-the-kids-this-summer-put-em-to-work.html

 

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
— Treasury wrongly ends plan to help save for retirement – Editorial (DIERSEN: According to this article, approximately 55 million Americans lack access to a workplace retirement plan.  Do/did you have access to a workplace retirement plan?  I paid into the Civil Service Retirement System 1966-1969 and 1971-1997.  Most, if not virtually all of the operatives and the dupes who work for my critics/opponents do/did not access to a workplace retirement plan.)
http://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-Treasury-wrongly-ends-plan-to-help-11718287.php

 

USA TODAY
— 4 financial milestones to reach before you retire – Maurie Backman  (DIERSEN: How large is your retirement nest egg? 80% of my ending GAO salary in today’s dollars is $98,393.  My Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $50,856/year and my Social Security is only $2,028/year so I am $45,509/year short. According to Social Security, I can expect to live 16 more years, so my retirement nest egg should be at least $728,144. Sadly, my retirement net egg is less than that because my Democrat superiors in the federal government wasted my career and forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/retirement/2017/07/28/4-financial-milestones-to-reach-before-you-retire/103976662/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 4. Amass a large enough nest egg to replace 80% of your yearly income  In the absence of a crystal ball, it’s hard to predict exactly what your living expenses will look like in retirement. But as a general rule, you should expect to need at least 80% of what you previously earned times the number of years you expect your retirement to last. The latter is something you may have to guess at, but if it helps (which it should), the Social Security Administration says that 25% of today’s 65 year olds will live past the age of 90. If you’re planning to retire at 66 and would rather be optimistic about your health going forward, then you’d be wise to plan for a 25-year retirement (at a minimum). Assuming that’s the case and you’re currently within a few years of retirement earning $100,000 a year, to be on the safe side, assume you’ll need $80,000 per year times 25 years, or $2 million. Of course, not all of that has to come from independent savings. Say you’re entitled to $2,000 a month, or $24,000 a year, in Social Security benefits. That means you’ll only need $1.4 million in your IRA or 401(k) — less if your investments perform well in retirement, thus generating income, and you withdraw from savings at a moderate pace. If your nest egg has enough to meet that target, or get relatively close, you can feel comfortable pulling the trigger on retirement. Otherwise, it might pay to work a few extra years, amass some more savings, and simultaneously cut down on the number of years you’ll need those savings to pay for. But if you want a shot at a reasonably comfortable retirement lifestyle, you’ll need the right amount of savings to get there. It’s as simple as that. Once you leave your career behind you, you may have limited options for generating additional income. So before you retire, make sure to have a decent chunk of emergency savings, pay off your home, get out of debt, and establish a respectable nest egg. Otherwise, you risk encountering more financial stress later in life than you bargained for.)

 

DAILY BEAST
— Benjamin Franklin Was America’s First Political Leaker – Andrew Belonsky (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes slanderously hint/imply/argue/shout that I use GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to provide “confidential information to the public in a surreptitious way and without official authorization.” My critics/opponents want me to get their “authorization” before I do anything. Because they cannot manipulate/dominate me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes paint me as being a leaker. Should I sue those who hint/imply/argue/shout that I am a leaker?)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/benjamin-franklin-was-americas-first-political-leaker

 

DAILY MAIL
— The final indignity: Priebus is abandoned by White House staffers who make hasty exit from his SUV when Trump tweets from Air Force One that he is out of a job – Cheyenne Roundtree, Jessica Chia, and Geoff Earle
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4741476/Reince-Priebus-given-boot-presidential-motorcade.html

 

MOTLEY FOOL
— Thinking About Getting an MBA? Here’s What You Need to Consider  An MBA can certainly propel your career forward, but you’ll sacrifice a lot to get one. – Maurie Backman  (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the undergraduate and graduate courses that I took a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and d) were a distraction.  To keep their jobs and to get promoted, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government focused on getting rid of federal employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.fool.com/careers/2017/07/28/thinking-about-getting-an-mba-heres-what-you-need.aspx

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 55% Say Congress More Responsive to Media Than to Voters  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps run the media.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/july_2017/55_say_congress_more_responsive_to_media_than_to_voters

July 29 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Madigan scraps next month’s Democratic rally at Illinois State Fair – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-democrats-state-fair-met-20170729-story.html
— Trump enlists Kelly to enforce order, but can the ‘animals in the zoo’ be tamed? – Philip Rucker, Robert Costa and Dan Balz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-john-kelly-new-chief-20170729-story.html
— Dear Illinois parents: You’re being played by Democrats in Springfield – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-schools-madigan-cullerton-edit-0730-jm-20170728-story.html
— Trump threat: End health insurance subsidies unless there’s an overhaul – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-threat-obamacare-20170729-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Foxconn announcement brings hope to Wisconsin, northern Illinois – Tina Sfondeles and Ruth Fuller
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/foxconn-announcement-brings-hope-to-wisconsin-northern-illinois/

 

DAILY HERALD
— New chief of staff takes over at White House come Monday – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170729/news/307299966/
— Incoming Homeland Security secretary has served 3 presidents – AP  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, the United States Presidents were Johnson (D), Nixon (R), Ford (R), Carter (D), Reagan (R), Bush (R), and Clinton (D).)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170729/news/307299913/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump/Rauner asks “Would you trust Trump or Rauner as your boss?”  (DIERSEN: It was extremely difficult for me to trust my Democrat superiors in the federal government because they were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to get rid of their employees who shared my demographics.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170729/ISSUE05/170729850/donald-trump-and-bruce-rauner-have-no-loyalty

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Views of special session, new staff differ – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170729/views-of-special-session-new-staff-differ

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois lawmakers set time bomb to get Rauner, hit students instead – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article164069607.html

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Schmidt family tragedy: Driving while texting is the new drunk driving
http://www.chicagonow.com/friendly-curmudgeon/2017/07/schmidt-family-tragedy-driving-while-texting-is-the-new-drunk-driving/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Breen tapped as Republican floor leader – Brent Zell
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511166301-breen-tapped-as-republican-floor-leader

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Orland Park Public Library Hides Identity of Restaurant Glutton – KEVIN DUJAN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/07/orland-park-public-library-hides-identity-of-restaurant-glutton/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— BACHMANN: ISLAM HAS TRANSFORMED MY STATE  Somalis in Minnesota live in ‘parallel society’ – LIAM CLANCY
http://www.wnd.com/2017/07/bachmann-islam-has-transformed-my-state/

 

THE BLAZE
— Trey Gowdy explodes at GOP for refusing to repeal Obamacare after 7 years of promises – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/07/29/watch-trey-gowdy-explodes-at-gop-for-refusing-to-repeal-obamacare-after-7-years-of-promises/

 

FOX NEWS
— Is it fair to blame Reince Priebus for White House turmoil?  (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that is fair to blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. Obviously, my critics/opponents are scapegoaters because they have tremendous religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
http://video.foxnews.com/v/5525601346001/?#sp=show-clips

 

RED STATE
— Trump Unhappy With Reince Priebus For Not Going Gutter With Scaramucci – Susan Wright
http://www.redstate.com/sweetie15/2017/07/28/new-report-trump-unhappy-reince-priebus-not-going-gutter-scaramucci/

 

THE HILL
— Trump threatens health insurance benefits for lawmakers – JULIA MANCHESTER (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want Trump to rescind a) my $50,856 Civil Service Retirement System pension, b) my $17,288 federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy, and c) my $2,028 Social Security.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/344479-trump-threatens-health-benefits-for-lawmakers
— Senate GOP steps up defense of Sessions – ALEXANDER BOLTON  (DIERSEN: Who comes to your defense?  To demonize me, to denigrate me, and to condemn me, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress that extremely few members of the following have come to my defense: Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants, GAO, IRS, etc.  My critics/opponents have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois and they make it very clear that they will have their operatives and their dupes viciously destroy any individual, any organization, any company, or any government that might come to my defense.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/344338-senate-gop-steps-up-defense-of-sessions

 

ROLL CALL
— Trump Threatens Congressional Health Insurance Benefits  Tweet may be prelude to rescinding employer contribution for members (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want Trump to rescind a) my $50,856 Civil Service Retirement System pension, b) my $17,288 federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy, and c) my $2,028 Social Security.)
http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/trump-threatens-congressional-health-insurance-benefits

 

THE HILL
— Democrats pivot to offering ObamaCare improvements – MIKE LILLIS (DIERSEN: Of course, these “improvements” will help 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.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/344397-dems-pivot-to-offering-obamacare-improvements
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.
http://thehill.com/latino/344421-momentum-builds-for-bill-to-help-dreamers

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— In 50 Years, the Income Gap for Blacks Hasn’t Closed – PAUL F. CAMPOS  (DIERSEN: What would your superiors say that they did to close the income gap for Blacks?  My Democrat GAO superiors would stress that they forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, 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 would stress that they 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 would stress that they forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.  My aforesaid Democrat superiors would stress that the aforesaid adverse actions that they took against me directly benefited their Black employees who were poor.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/29/opinion/sunday/black-income-white-privilege.html

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Reince Priebus: Requiem for a Minion – Jonathan Chait  (DIERSEN: Are/were you a minion?  I was a minion while 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 assemble 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.)
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/07/reince-priebus-requiem-for-a-minion.html

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— Don’t Send Your Kid to the Ivy League  The nation’s top colleges are turning our kids into zombies – WILLIAM DERESIEWICZ  (DIERSEN: Democrat educators do everything that they can to make their students 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://newrepublic.com/article/118747/ivy-league-schools-are-overrated-send-your-kids-elsewhere

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— House Rejects Outsourcing of Federal Jobs – Charles S. Clark
http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2017/07/house-rejects-outsourcing-federal-jobs-vote-block-revival-circular-76/139829/

July 28 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Donald Trump replaces Reince Priebus with John Kelly as chief of staff
http://abc7chicago.com/news/donald-trump-replaces-reince-priebus-with-john-kelly-as-chief-of-staff/2258023/
— GOP blame-game begins after Senate sinks health care drive – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gop-blame-game-begins-after-senate-sinks-health-care-drive/2256887/

 

NBC5
— First Lady Has Complicated Relationship with SB-1 – Mary Ann Ahern and Carol Marin
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/WEB-deep-dish-diana-rauner-bruce-rauner-illinois-democrats-437258393.html

 

CBS2
— Trump Says He Has Chicago’s Crime Problem Solved
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/28/trump-crime-problem-solved/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Man shot dead on Near North Side is 400th homicide this year
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/270625847-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump ousts Reince Priebus as chief of staff, names Gen. John Kelly as replacement – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-reince-priebus-john-kelly-20170728-story.html
— Illinois election officials to review new request from Trump-formed panel for voter data – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-donald-trump-illinois-elections-met-0729-20170728-story.html
— How an obscure procedural move became latest flashpoint for Rauner, Democrats – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-democrats-legislation-on-hold-met-20170728-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump in August” and ask “Can his flailing presidency ever deliver results?”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-trump-presidency-failure-edit-0730-20170728-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CPS finds fewer school-funding allies in suburbs – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/brown-cps-finds-fewer-school-funding-allies-in-suburbs/
— Trump hits Chicago crime again in New York speech – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/transcript-trump-hits-chicago-crime-again-in-new-york-speech/
— Crime on the L, CTA buses is up; 90% of serious incidents go unsolved – Robert Herguth and Nader Issa
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/crime-on-cta-l-trains-buses-up-but-90-percent-of-serious-incidents-go-unsolved-the-watchdogs/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps and anti-Republicans crow over their success in demonizing, denigrating, and condemning Trump and Republicans.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-gop-lost-on-health-care-because-most-americans-have-a-heart/
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/lyons-buyers-remorse-over-trump-creeps-in-flyover-country/
— All Americans deserve the same health care as Sen. John McCain – Phil Kadner  (DIERSEN: What did you do to qualify for the health care insurance that you have now?  I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years to be a member of the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/). What did you do to qualify for Medicare?  I paid into Medicare 1964-1966, 1970 – 1972, and 1983-1997.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/kadner-all-americans-deserve-the-same-health-care-as-sen-john-mccain/
— Mayor Emanuel denies president’s repeated claim on city crime – Micheal Sneed
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/sneed-mayor-emanuel-denies-presidents-repeated-claim-on-city-crime/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner’s special session a sideshow to fomenting downstate-Chicago clash – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170728/NEWS02/170729854/rauners-special-session-a-sideshow-to-fomenting-downstate-chicago
— Fact-checking the school funding fight – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170728/BLOGS02/170729857/school-funding-battle-is-loaded-with-fuzzy-springfield-style-math
— GOP blame game begins after Senate sinks health care drive – AP
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170728/NEWS03/170729860/gop-blame-game-begins-after-senate-sinks-health-care-drive

 

EFFINGHAM RADIO
— New Poll: Rauner Approval Rating 34-Percent  (DIERSEN: What is your approval rating?  My approval rating is very low with 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 because I am a Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, old (68), rich, gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America since the 1840s.)
http://www.effinghamradio.com/2017/07/28/new-poll-rauner-approval-rating-34-percent/

 

BELOIT DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: 19 ATTORNEYS GENERAL PROMOTE LGBTQ ACTIVITY IN THE MILITARY
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/article/20170728/AP/307289819

 

WAND
— Republican and Democrats name education funding reform negotiators – Michon Lindstrom
http://www.wandtv.com/story/35998074/republican-and-democrats-name-education-funding-reform-negotiators
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Republicans assigned to negotiate are Senator Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, Senator Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, Representative Avery Bourne, R-Raymond and Representative Bob Pritchard, R-Hinkley.  The Republicans released a statement late Friday afternoon that urged for quick negotiations.)

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— State reps skip legislative session, volunteer as CPS janitors
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511162848-state-reps-skip-legislative-session-volunteer-as-cps-janitors

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Durkin demands Democrats get back to work on school funding bill – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511162915-durkin-demands-democrats-get-back-to-work-on-school-funding-bill

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Temporary Restraining Order sought to halt NIU Presidential Golden Parachute payout – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/07/temporary-restraining-order-sought-to-halt-niu-presidential-golden-parachute-payout/
— Shirley Madigan’s Illinois Arts Council stonewalling public records requests again – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/07/shirley-madigans-illinois-arts-council-stonewalling-public-records-requests-again/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS’ JOBS GROWTH WORSE THAN EVERY NEIGHBORING STATE – Austin Berg and Kevin Angell
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-jobs-growth-worse-than-every-neighboring-state/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Annual State Fair Democrat Day rally canceled
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/28/annual-state-fair-democrat-day-rally-canceled/
— Cullerton appoints – GOP urges quick negotiations – Durkin, Brady appoint negotiators *** Madigan responds to Rauner offer, appoints two members to negotiate
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/28/madigan-responds-to-rauner-offer-appoints-two-members-to-negotiate/
— Martire: Tax hike still leaves Illinois $2.5 billion short
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/28/martire-tax-hike-still-leaves-illinois-25-billion-short/
— New ILGOP video: “Get back to work”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/28/new-ilgop-video-get-back-to-work/

 

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— American Failure – ROD DREHER
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/american-failure/

 

CNN
— Reince Priebus out, John Kelly in as White House chief of staff – Jeremy Diamond
http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/28/politics/john-kelly-chief-of-staff/index.html
— Reince Priebus, shortest-serving chief of staff in White House history – Grace Hauck, Dylan Stafford and Ryan Struyk  (DIERSEN: Despite my Democrat superiors’ tremendous efforts to get rid of me, I survived a) almost 18 years as a GAO employee 1980-1997, b) almost 9 years as an IRS employee 1971-1980, and c) almost 3 years as a Post Office employee 1966-1969.)
http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/28/politics/reince-priebus-chief-of-staff-white-house-history/index.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Reince Priebus Pushed Out After Rocky Tenure as Trump Chief of Staff – PETER BAKER and MAGGIE HABERMAN
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/28/us/politics/reince-priebus-white-house-trump.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn rich people.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/being-rich-wrecks-your-soul-we-used-to-know-that/2017/07/28/7d3e2b90-5ab3-11e7-9fc6-c7ef4bc58d13_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Names Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly as New Chief of Staff  Kelly to replace former Chief of Staff Reince Priebus – Rebecca Ballhaus and Peter Nicholas
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-names-homeland-security-secretary-john-kelly-as-new-chief-of-staff-1501275333

 

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP’S DONE LITTLE TO STOP CHICAGO’S GUN ‘CARNAGE’ – AIDAN QUIGLEY (DIERSEN: What did Obama do to stop the carnage?)
http://www.newsweek.com/trumps-done-little-stop-chicagos-gun-carnage-643602

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Ten Republicans Urge Oversight Committee Chair Not to Cut Retirement Benefits for Feds – Erich Wagner  (DIERSEN: How many Republican federal employees and Republican federal retirees live in your precinct, your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  How viciously are they targeted?)
http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2017/07/republicans-pen-letter-disavowing-retirement-cuts-feds/139794/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: It also would . . . reduce COLAs for Civil Service Retirement System workers by 0.5 percent. The Republicans who wrote Wednesday’s letter cited the “significant numbers of federal workers” in their districts, and said those people “have already sacrificed” in the name of deficit reduction. Signatories were Reps. Rob Bishop, R-Utah; Tom Cole, R-Okla.; Rob Wittman, R-Va.; Chris Smith, R-N.J.; Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.; Barbara Comstock, R-Va.; Walter Jones, R-N.C.; Frank LoBiondo, R-N.J.; Peter King, R-N.Y.; and Austin Scott, R-Ga. “Our strongest objection is how the proposals break a promise to employees and retirees who have based career planning on longstanding promised benefit calculations,” the lawmakers wrote. “They and their families don’t deserve to be treated in this cavalier manner. No one needs to remind us of the deficit and the debt problem our nation faces, but federal employees are an easy political target.”)

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— 10 House Republicans and 18 senators speak out against federal retirement cuts – Nicole Ogrysko
https://federalnewsradio.com/your-money/2017/07/10-republicans-remind-oversight-leader-of-their-opposition-to-federal-retirement-cuts/
— Last-minute Veterans Choice funding bill filled with key VA hiring flexibilities – Nicole Ogrysko (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://federalnewsradio.com/veterans-affairs/2017/07/last-minute-veterans-choice-funding-bill-filled-with-key-va-hiring-flexibilities/

 

DAILY KOS
— The Government Accountability Office is investigating Trump’s abuses against the ACA – Walter Einenkel
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/1684591

July 25 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— The DuPage County Election Commission (DCEC) will vote at its meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at 3:00 P.M., in Room 3-500A, 421 North County Farm Road in Wheaton to approve proposed precinct modifications. If approved, a) 61 new precincts will be added for a total of 930 precincts, b) 49,377 (7.89%) of the county’s 626,174 voters will be affected by the modifications, and c) less than 5% will vote in a new polling place.  For additional information, visit: http://www.dupageco.org/default.aspx. I will attend the meeting, and like I did 2 years ago, I will ask that the DCEC directly notify elected Precinct Committeemen in a tamely manner of proposed modifications a) to their precincts and b) to their precinct’s polling place. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

ABC7
— By a hair, Senate votes to debate GOP health care bill – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/by-a-hair-senate-votes-to-debate-gop-health-care-bill/2249336/

 

NBC5
— After Calling Special Session, Rauner Plans Unusual Joint Meeting With GOP Caucus – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/After-Calling-Special-Session-Rauner-Plans-First-Ever-Joint-Meeting-With-GOP-Caucus-436525003.html
— 2 House Democrats to Boycott Special Session as School Funding Battle Heats Up – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/house-democrats-boycott-education-special-session-illinois-436612793.html
— IRS Sees Big Drop in Identity Theft, Stolen Tax Refunds In 2015, identity thieves stole nearly 700,000 fraudulent tax refunds from the IRS. Last year, the number dropped to 377,000 – Stephen Ohlemacher
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/IRS-Drop-Identity-Theft-Stolen-Tax-Refunds–436546963.html 

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Senate Republicans dive into debate on revamping Obamacare despite party divisions – Sean Sullivan, Juliet Eilperin and Kelsey Snell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-senate-health-care-vote-20170725-story.html
— So when will the Illinois lottery fund education? – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-illinois-education-spending-kass-0726-20170725-column.html
— How to save school funding reform – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-school-funding-veto-edit-20170724-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump asks “How much did Anthony Scaramucci sell his soul for?”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-scaramucci-trump-huppke-20170724-story.html
— Early supporter gets a Trump slap  President’s tweet chides Sessions as doubts cloud future – Joseph Tanfani (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have slapped me.  They all count on me keeping my policy of forgiving those who trespass against me. But I am reconsidering that policy.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20170725/281655370139894
— Can millennials afford a future in Illinois? – Elizabeth Greiwe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-millennials-illinois-future-perspec-0726-20170725-story.html
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Pawar crime plan: Legalize marijuana, end cash bail – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-ameya-pawar-crime-plan-met-0726-20170725-story.html
— Diana Rauner appears in new ad praising governor’s support for education – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-diana-rauner-ad-met-20170725-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump: Senate moved ‘one step closer’ to ending ‘Obamacare nightmare’ – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/senate-votes-on-whether-to-begin-debate-on-health-care-bill/
— OUTSTANDING: DOJ rules intensify crackdown on sanctuary cities like Chicago – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/doj-rules-intensify-crackdown-on-sanctuary-cities-like-chicago/
— Hundreds take to the streets — of Winnetka — to protest day care cuts – Stefano Esposito
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/hundreds-take-to-the-streets-of-winnetka-to-protest-daycare-cuts/
— Next big Springfield battle is about nothing – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/rauner-vs-madigan-in-the-illinois-madhouse/
— Downstate knows more about its schools than first lady does – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/brown-downstate-knows-more-about-its-schools-than-first-lady-does/
— John McCain votes ‘aye’ with GOP, but says no to ‘tribal’ politics – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mccain-warns-senate-divisions-lead-to-spinning-our-wheels/
— Trump’s political speech to Scout jamboree inspires parental outrage – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trumps-political-speech-to-scouts-inspires-parental-outrage/

 

DAILY HERALD
— The deepening prospect that classes won’t open on time – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170724/editorial-the-deepening-prospect-that-classes-wont-open-on-time
— 5 ways the new state budget could affect your business – Anna Marie Kukec
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20170724/5-ways-the-new-state-budget-could-affect-your-business
— Winfield neighbors give a surprise send-off for retiring mailman – Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: I worked for the Park Forest Post Office part-time 1966-1969 while I was a full-time UIC student and then a full-time NIU student. What plan did you have when you graduated from high school? I had an acceptance letter from UIC when I graduated from Crete-Monee High School in 1966. However, many, if not most, if not virtually everyone viewed me as not being “college material.” Neither of my parents had attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. I spent my junior and senior years and the summer in between washing dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170724/winfield-neighbors-give-a-surprise-send-off-for-retiring-mailman
— District 15 preparing to distribute 4,400 laptops to students – Bob Susnjara
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170725/district-15-preparing-to-distribute-4400-laptops-to-students
— With animals in place, DuPage County Fair ready to open
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170725/with-animals-in-place-dupage-county-fair-ready-to-open
— 9 new things at the DuPage County Fair – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170725/9-new-things-to-expect-at-the-dupage-county-fair
— McCain’s return for ‘Obamacare’ repeal heavy with drama – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170725/news/307259985/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Sweet deal: This $1.7 million house gets just a $3,000 property tax bill – GREG HINZ  (DIERSEN: I have owned real estate since 1972 and my wife and I have owned real estate since 1978.  All during that time, my critics/opponents, their operatives and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted first that me, and then that my wife and I, should pay higher real estate taxes.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170725/BLOGS02/170729909/sweet-deal-this-1-7-million-house-gets-just-a-3000-property-tax-bill

 

DNA INFO
— Thieves On The 606 Knocking People Off Bikes And Beating, Robbing Them – Alisa Hauser
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170723/logan-square/thieves-on-606-knocking-people-off-bikes-then-beating-robbing-them#new_tab

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Sen. Brady wins promotion – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-07-25/sen-brady-wins-promotion.html

 

  1. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
    — When it comes to Trump, Illinois is from Mars, Missouri from Venus – Chuck Raasch
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/when-it-comes-to-trump-illinois-is-from-mars-missouri/article_4791c50a-fa37-5314-8c5e-2297b95f6184.html

 

WIRE POINTS
— The Education Funding Bill is a Monstrosity of Unknown Proportions – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/the-education-funding-bill-is-a-monstrosity-of-unknown-proportions-wirepoints-original/

 

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Budget won’t pull IL out of financial straits; Residents can ‘look forward’ to more taxes, U of C prof says – Kacie Whaley
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511149916-budget-won-t-pull-il-out-of-financial-straits-residents-can-look-forward-to-more-taxes-u-of-c-prof-says

 

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Durkin demands school funding bill be sent to Rauner – Hoang Tran
http://willcountygazette.com/stories/511157183-durkin-demands-school-funding-bill-be-sent-to-rauner

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois workers’ money and population … ‘Gone, just like that’ – Dan McCaleb
https://www.ilnews.org/opinion/mccaleb-illinois-workers-money-and-population-gone-just-like-that/article_f61ba4c2-6d7b-11e7-b9ad-cf491d1c7b9d.html

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
—  NOW IS THE TIME FOR SNAP REFORM – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/07/25/now-is-the-time-for-snap-reform/

 

NEWSMAX
— Rep. Kinzinger Slams Trump for Publicly Criticizing Sessions – Brian Freeman
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/adam-kinzinger-slams-trump-publicly/2017/07/25/id/803676/

 

GOPUSA
— NYU librarian bemoans ‘racial fatigue’ from being around whites  (DIERSEN: Many, if not most of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have had little or no interaction with minorities. I had lots of interaction with minorities, mainly Blacks, while I washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assemble 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.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=27416

 

THE BLAZE
— ‘Daily Beast’ writer insulted Sarah Huckabee Sanders – then Anthony Scaramucci stepped in – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/07/25/daily-beast-writer-insulted-sarah-huckabee-sanders-then-anthony-scaramucci-stepped-in/

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Election Commission’s focus will lead to suppressive voting laws.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/343581-election-commissions-focus-will-lead-to-suppressive-voting-laws
— White House press aide resigns amid shakeup – JORDAN FABIAN
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news-other-administration/343648-white-house-press-aide-resigns-amid

 

POLITICO
— House overwhelmingly approves Russia sanctions – ELANA SCHOR
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/25/house-overwhelmingly-approves-russia-sanctions-240951

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “If The Election Were Held Today, Trump Would Get 99 Electoral College Votes.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/if-the-election-were-held-today-trump-would-get-99_us_59779aeae4b01cf1c4bb73d1

 

USA TODAY
— ‘Boys will be boys’ gets a new spin in Silicon Valley sexism scandal – Jessica Guynn and Jon Swartz
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2017/07/21/silicon-valley-sexism-backlash/493800001/

 

FORBES
— Why Illinois Is In Trouble – 63,000 Public Employees With $100,000+ Salaries Cost Taxpayers $10B – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2017/07/25/why-illinois-is-in-trouble-63000-public-employees-with-100000-salaries-cost-taxpayers-10b/#51b70a081141

 

FED SMITH
— RSC Budget Proposes Cuts to Pay, Retirement Benefits – Ian Smith (DIERSEN: All during the almost 30 years that I worked for the federal government, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes wanted my pay and benefits to be cut.  All during the almost 20 years that I have been federal retiree, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have wanted my retirement benefits to be cut.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/07/25/rsc-budget-proposes-cuts-pay-retirement-benefits/

July 21 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Special session slated if Rauner doesn’t get school bill – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/special-session-slated-if-rauner-doesnt-get-school-bill/2240752/
— Sean Spicer resigns as White House press secretary – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/spicer-resigns-as-white-house-press-secretary/2239502/

 

NBC5
— Rauner Threatens to Call Special Session Over School Funding – James Neveau
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rauner-threatens-to-call-special-session-over-school-funding-report-435874083.html
— Rauner Claims He Didn’t Interview Fired ‘Body Man,’ Sources Disagree – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/rauner-claims-didnt-interview-body-man-before-aide-firing-435878183.html

 

CBS2
— Rauner Vows Special Session Without Education Funding Plan By Noon Monday
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/21/gov-bruce-rauner-education-funding-deadline/

 

WLS AM
— Rauner: Stop the Tyranny – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/07/21/rauner-stop-the-tyranny/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner says he’ll call special session without school funding bill – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/rauner-says-hell-call-special-session-without-school-funding-bill/
— Rauner on staff shakeup: ‘Change happens’ but ‘nobody is changing me’ – Tina Sfondeles  (DIERSEN: Rauner says “I don’t care about partisanship, and nobody tells me what my policies are.” In Illinois, if you get elected or appointed to a government office or a political office as a Republican, you obligate yourself to defend and advance the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) platform. Rauner did not get elected as an Independent, he got elected as a Republican.  It would have been great if Rauner had referred to the IRP platform in addition to his “44- point turnaround plan for the state.”)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-on-staff-shakeup-change-happens-but-nobody-is-changing-me/
— Nobody willing to fall on their sword for Illinois school kids – Phil Kadner  (DIERSEN: My outstanding parents saved Crete-Monee School District 201-U (http://www.cm201u.org/) lots of money during the 1950s and 1960s by sending my brother and I to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/kadner-nobody-willing-to-fall-on-their-sword-for-illinois-school-kids/
— Slick, brash, rich; Scaramucci is right in Trump’s comfort zone – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-slick-brash-rich-scaramucci-is-right-in-trumps-comfort-zone/
— Gov’s aide who compared abortion to Nazis may be on her way out – Michael Sneed
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sneed-govs-aide-who-compared-abortion-to-nazis-may-be-on-her-way-out/
— Former alderman agrees to $25K settlement for lobbying violation – Fran Spielman  (DIERSEN: As far as I know, none of the individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that lobby against me have registered as lobbyists.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/former-alderman-agrees-to-25k-settlement-for-lobbying-violation/
— The imbalance in health care between legislators and citizens – Ted Z. Manuel, Hyde Park (DIERSEN: McCain has subsidized health insurance because he is an federal employee. 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://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/letters-the-imbalance-in-health-care-between-legislators-and-citizens/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Linda Chavez encourages people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/chavez-make-america-great-again-by-giving-young-immigrants-a-break/
— White House statements on Spicer, Scaramucci and Huckabee Sanders
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/white-house-statements-on-spicer-scaramucci-and-huckabee-sanders/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rooting out more City Hall racists: Taxpayers funded this orgy of prejudice – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-chicago-water-racist-emails-edit-0723-20170721-story.html
— Rauner tells Democrats to send him a school funding plan or face special session – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-education-special-session-met-0722-20170721-story.html
— Caterpillar’s wheel loader: Made in America, just not made in Aurora much longer – Denise Crosby
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-caterpillar-st-0723-20170721-column.html
— Teamsters boss pleads not guilty to alleged extortion of Cinespace studios – Jason Meisner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-teamsters-boss-arraign-extortion-charges-met-20170721-story.html
— Ex-Ald. Singer among 6 fined for illegally lobbying Emanuel via email – Hal Dardick  (DIERSEN: As far as I know, none of the individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that lobby against me have registered as lobbyists.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-lobbyist-registration-violations-met-0722-20170721-story.html

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINSS
— Why Rauner’s indispensable man Mike “Z” Zolnierowicz had to quit – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170721/NEWS02/170729947/why-rauners-indispensable-man-had-to-quit
— Lisa Madigan, Durbin take new steps to keep Dreamers here – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170721/BLOGS02/170729957/lisa-madigan-durbin-take-new-steps-to-keep-dreamers-here

 

HERALD REVIEW
— Illinois gerrymandering an abuse of power – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Refusing to directly notify elected precinct committeemen in a timely manner of proposed changes to their precinct borders is an abuse of power.)
http://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-illinois-gerrymandering-an-abuse-of-power/article_d86dc4ab-7e4b-521e-91bd-09de4a04f402.html

 

ENEWS PARK FOREST
— TRAGIC: Park Forest Permits Grocery Liquor License With Video Gaming, Open Drinking – Gary Kopycinski
https://enewspf.com/2017/07/19/park-forest-permits-grocery-liquor-license-video-gaming-open-drinking/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Illinois Lt. Gov. visits Twin Cities – Lindsey Harrison
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/illinois-lt-gov-visits-twin-cities/770520895

 

REPRESENTATIVE JEANNE IVES
— Chicago Public Schools’ Debt Exceeds $17 Billion; Suburban Taxpayers Teed Up to Bail Them Out with SB 1
http://www.jeanneives.org/2017/07/chicago-public-schools-debt-exceeds-17_21.html

 

ILLINOIS CHURCH ACTION ON ALCOHOL & ADDICTION PROBLEMS
— Video Gambling Alert
http://ilcaaap.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20170720113054342.pdf

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— New Rauner aide praised for anti-abortion stance, despite controversy
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511151174-new-rauner-aide-praised-for-anti-abortion-stance-despite-controversy

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Americans for Prosperity’s Illinois chapter targeting lawmakers who voted for tax increase – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/free-market-group-targeting-lawmakers-who-voted-for-tax-increase/article_2c0e10c2-6dc9-11e7-84f8-2f54949a82c3.html

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Zorn Gives More Exposure to Steve Andersson’s Vote for Income Tax Hike
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/07/21/zorn-gives-more-exposure-to-steve-anderssons-vote-for-income-tax-hike/
— Time for a New Business Model for Pace
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/07/21/time-for-a-new-business-model-for-pace/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Auditor General Frank Mautino – Subpoenas point to quick response from US Attorney – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/07/auditor-general-frank-mautino-subpoenas-point-to-quick-response-from-us-attorney/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RAUNER’S PROLIFE COMMUNICATIONS STAFFER GETS SUPPORT FROM PROLIFE GROUP
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/rauners-prolife-communications-staffer-gets-support-from-one-prolife-group.html
— IVES WARNS: SUBURBAN TAXPAYERS TEED UP TO BAIL OUT CHICAGO’S $17B SCHOOL DEBT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/ives-warns-suburban-taxpayers-teed-up-to-bail-out-chicagos-17b-school-debt.html
— THORNER & O’NEIL: KEEP AMERICA THE NATION OUR FOREFATHERS GAVE US (PART 1)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/thorneroneil-keep-america-the-nation-our-forefathers-gave-us-part-1.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner calls for “insurrection” and “revolution” against Madigan, says state suffers from “Stockholm Syndrome”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/21/rauner-calls-for-insurrection-and-revolution-against-madigan-says-state-suffers-from-stockholm-syndrome/
— Cullerton to Rauner: Call a leaders meeting instead of a special session
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/21/cullerton-to-rauner-call-a-leaders-meeting-instead-of-a-special-session/
— Federal judge issues preliminary injunction on state “right of conscience” amendment
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/21/federal-judge-issues-preliminary-injunction-on-state-right-of-conscience-amendment/
— Rauner can’t say who came up with his school funding numbers, gets history totally wrong on CPS
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/21/rauner-cant-say-who-came-up-with-his-school-funding-numbers-gets-history-totally-wrong-on-cps/
— Way over the top rhetoric by Rauner and Preckwinkle
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/21/way-over-the-top-rhetoric-by-rauner-and-preckwinkle/

 

FOX NEWS
— Sanctuary city standoff looms as ICE director vows agent surge – Barnini Chakraborty
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/21/sanctuary-city-standoff-looms-as-ice-director-vows-agent-surge.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Special session slated if Rauner doesn’t get school bill – AP
http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/21/special-session-slated-if-rauner-doesnt-get-school/

 

GOPUSA
— Border wall will protect Americans
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=27505

 

LIFEZETTE
— Conservatives Rally to Sessions in Aftermath of Trump Broadside  Tucker Carlson chides president over comment to NYT: ‘Lay off’ the attorney general, ‘he’s your friend’ – Edmund Kozak
http://www.lifezette.com/polizette/conservatives-rally-sessions-aftermath-trump-broadside/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Liberals Attack Sarah Huckabee Sanders After Press Secretary Promotion – Amber Athey
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/21/liberals-attack-sarah-huckabee-sanders-after-press-secretary-promotion/
— FLASHBACK: Trump’s New Comms Director Called Him ‘A Hack Politician’ And A Bully – Chuck Ross
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/21/flashback-trumps-new-comms-director-called-him-a-hack-politician-and-a-bully-video/
— ‘Sanctuary For Criminals’: Sessions Goes After Cities For Helping MS-13 – Anders Hagstrom
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/21/sanctuary-for-criminals-sessions-goes-after-cities-for-helping-ms-13/

 

THE BLAZE
— Chicago professor resigns after being attacked by a small group of ‘militant LGBT students’ – Tré Goins-Phillips
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/07/21/chicago-professor-resigns-after-being-attacked-by-a-small-group-of-militant-lgbt-students/
— Liberal feminists destroy their own cause by diminishing Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ success – Sarah Taylor
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/07/21/commentary-liberal-feminists-destroy-their-own-cause-by-diminishing-sarah-huckabee-sanders-success/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Can we stop with the ‘nation of immigrants’ mantra? – Richard F. Miniter
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/07/can_we_stop_with_the_nation_of_immigrants_mantra_comments.html

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Trump, Party of One – Jonah Goldberg  (DIERSEN: In America, if you get elected or appointed to a government office or a political office as a Republican, you obligate yourself to defend and advance the Republican Party platform. Trump did not get elected as an Independent, he got elected as a Republican.)
http://www.nationalreview.com/g-file/449747/donald-trump-defenders-rationalizing-failure

 

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— Trump continues illegal Obamacare bailout for insurers & Congress – Daniel Horowitz
https://www.conservativereview.com/articles/trump-continues-illegal-obamacare-bailout-for-insurers-congress

 

WBUR
— The History Behind How Americans View Higher Education  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats run higher education in America.  Ever-increasingly, they crank out “good little Democrats” 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.)
http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2017/07/21/history-americans-higher-education

 

HISTORY
— Before the One Percent, Americans Resented the “Upper Ten” – Erin Blakemore  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always fomented resentment against me. They have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that everything that I have is because I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, because I have always been privileged, because my parents were filthy rich, because I avoided the draft, because the federal government grossly overpaid me, because my wife and I gave up trying to have children, because we did not adopt, because we did not become foster parents, because my federal retirement benefits are too generous, and because I do give money to churches like they do.)
http://www.history.com/news/before-the-one-percent-americans-resented-the-upper-ten

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— PLOT TO REPLACE EUROPEANS WITH REFUGEES EXPOSED  U.N. document reveals 2000 plan to push massive migration – LIAM CLANCY
http://www.wnd.com/2017/07/plot-to-replace-europeans-with-refugees-exposed/

 

NEWS TRIBUNE
— All those programs Trump wanted to end? GOP won’t end ‘em – WILLIAM DOUGLAS AND ANSHU SIRIPURAPU
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/article162981268.html

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— Federal employees’ earnings under threat from the government they serve – Rachael Kalinyak  (DIERSEN: What employers did you serve? I served GAO 1980-1997; IRS 1971-1980; Firestone Stores 1970-1972; University Plaza Dormitory and Chrysler in 1970; the Post Office 1966-1969; John’s Sinclair, Thrall Car, and Flossmoor Country Club in 1966; and S.S. Kresges 1964-1966.)
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/federal-employees-earnings-under-threat-from-the-government-they-serve

 

FED SMITH
— Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2017 Passes House Unanimously – Isabel Cottrell  (DIERSEN: To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group.  To give preference to Democrats, to minorities, to females, or to younger people, is to discriminate against Republicans, against Whites, against males, and against older people.  The veterans preference is an earned preference.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/07/21/federal-employee-antidiscrimination-act-2017-passes-house-unanimously/