August 29 Morning Edition

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Trump mocks GOP rivals for 2020 as ‘Three Stooges’ “Another is a one-time BAD Congressman from Illinois who lost in his second term by a landslide, then failed in radio,” Trump tweeted. “I should be able to take them!”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/trump-mocks-gop-rivals-2020-three-stooges

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— State Police propose new gun dealer regulations Rules come from new law that is under court challenge, would require tighter security, video surveillance in stores – Peter Hancock
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2019/08/28/state-police-propose-new-gun-dealer-regulations/aa0dyzo/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— GOP ‘Main Street’ caucus, once led by Davis, is no more – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190828/bernard-schoenburg-gop-main-street-caucus-once-led-by-davis-is-no-more
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that you are a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190828/documentary-maker-hopes-to-open-some-eyes-about-1908-race-riot

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.pantagraph.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-many-steps-to-go-for-legal-weed/article_f1806d11-3466-5774-82fd-ccd78e20b35a.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pritzker signs law on corporate board diversity – AP (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/pritzker-signs-law-on-corporate-board-diversity/article_b08183e6-3eb2-5015-a761-f0b16cf26859.html

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Smoking in cars with kids? Stop it! – Editorial (DIERSEN: What about NOT smoking pot anywhere near a) those under age 18, b) those over age 18, c) dogs, d) cats, e) etc.?)
https://qconline.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-smoking-in-cars-with-kids-stop-it/article_ea270f04-d410-5bc0-b953-1ce25b579859.html

CHICAGO NOW
— Berkowitz with Jim Oberweis, State Sen. & 14th CD R Primary Candidate
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2019/08/berkowitz-w-jim-oberweis-state-sen-14th-cd-r-primary-candidate-tonight-in-chicago-burbs-cable-web/

WIRE POINTS
— Why Chicago’s Lightfoot should push for a pension amendment, not tax hikes – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/why-chicagos-lightfoot-should-push-for-a-pension-amendment-not-tax-hikes-wirepoints-special-report/

OPT OUT NAPERVILLE
— FROM THE POSTINGS: The D204 School Board has also weighed in! . . . Today School District 203, the top school district in the State of Illinois and one of the top school districts in the United States, sent a letter to Naperville’s City Council voicing strong opposition to the idea of retail stores being allowed to sell recreational marijuana in Naperville. The Board’s primary concern being the certainty that more high school age kids (and younger!) will be using marijuana if these stores are allowed to open.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Opt-Out-Naperville-109084553793361/
— Today School District 203, the top school district in the State of Illinois and one of the top school districts in the United States, sent a letter to Naperville’s City Council voicing strong opposition to the idea of retail stores being allowed to sell recreational marijuana in Naperville.
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=109084553793361&story_fbid=117280096307140

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Naperville Rally for Marijuana Retail Opt Out Saturday, August 31, 10:00 AM
https://illinoisfamily.org/marijuana-2/naperville-rally-for-marijuana-retail-opt-out/
— Hate Hoaxes Have a Home Here – Laurie Higgins 
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/hate-hoaxes-have-a-home-here/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Fox News ranked most, least trusted TV news source: Poll – Andrew Blake (DIERSEN: Conservatives and Republicans trust GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. Moderates, liberals, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs do not trust GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/28/fox-news-ranked-most-least-trusted-tv-news-source-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden campaign invites only black journalists to session with candidate – Naomi Lim
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-campaign-invites-only-black-journalists-to-session-with-candidate
— Poll: Public backs criticism of journalists, Trump’s attacks ‘appropriate’ – Paul Bedard (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have been the most critical of me and the most critical my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails since 2000. I would focus on those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican.) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/poll-public-backs-criticism-of-journalists-trumps-attacks-appropriate
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In the latest sign that major American media outlets are losing the public’s support, a majority believe it is appropriate for politicians to criticize reporters and hold them to the same scrutiny as those they cover. A new Rasmussen Reports survey also said most voters believe the average journalist is liberal, and few are conservative. The survey is an indictment of the media at a time when liberal outlets such as CNN and the New York Times are stepping up their attack on President Trump and congressional Republicans. The outlets are also complaining about Trump’s criticism of them and called out Trump surrogates who are using social media to point out the bias of journalists. But, said Rasmussen, voters believe that reporters are fair game for criticism. The survey analysis said 61% of likely U.S. voters think reporters at major news organizations like CNN, Fox News, and the New York Times are public figures who deserve scrutiny. Some 19% disagree. Significantly, 51% said “it is appropriate for elected officials to criticize specific reporters and news organizations,” Rasmussen reported in the survey shared with Secrets before its release. Another 39% view the criticism as a threat to freedom of the press. That is slightly higher than the 48% who said criticism from politicians was OK back in February 2017 when Trump began singling out news organizations that were attacking him. And the public continues to view journalists as liberal. The survey said 47% believe the typical reporter is more liberal than they are. Just 19% of voters believe reporters are more conservative than they are.)

FOX NEWS
— Trump haters consumed with rage, spew unhinged rhetoric – Tammy Bruce
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tammy-bruce-unhinged-dems-violence

BREITBART
— Illinois Passes New Law Requiring LGBTQ Classes in Middle School – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2019/08/28/illinois-passes-new-law-requiring-lgbtq-classes-in-middle-school/
— Herman Cain: Joe Walsh Presidential Run for Publicity – JEFF POOR
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/08/28/herman-cain-joe-walsh-presidential-run-for-publicity/

DAILY CALLER
— FBI Raids United Automobile Workers Chief’s House, Finds ‘Wads’ Of Cash – MARY MARGARET OLOHAN
https://dailycaller.com/2019/08/28/fbi-raids-uaw-chief-home/
— The Inside Story Of How The Army Reduced Standards To Get Women Through Ranger Training – JAMES HASSON
https://dailycaller.com/2019/08/28/female-rangers-us-army-ranger-school/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Is Turnabout Fair Play? Legacy Media Dish Out Scrutiny, but Can’t Take It. – Jarrett Stepman
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/08/28/is-turnabout-fair-play-legacy-media-dish-out-scrutiny-but-cant-take-it/

THE HILL
— Trump’s new immigration rules work for the American people – TIM CHAPMAN
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/homeland-security/459159-trumps-new-immigration-rules-work-for-the-american

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Employees of Big Tech are speaking out like never before – SAMANTHA MALDONADO (DIERSEN: Are/were you an employee? What do/did your coworkers and subordinates want? According to my Democrat GAO superiors, their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran wanted GAO to get rid of its employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.) 
https://www.apnews.com/80c76d32c7de48269cbd7bb9f838834c
— Accused lawyer denies foreign lobbyist claims – ERIC TUCKER (DIERSEN: I should sue anyone who hints/implies/argues/shouts that I am a lobbyist or that I have ever been a lobbyist. Lobbyists are paid for what they do and they have to register as being a lobbyist.)
https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/aug/29/accused-lawyer-denies-foreign-lobbyist-/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Facebook Tightens Rules on Verifying Political Advertisers – Davey Alba
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/28/technology/facebook-election-advertising-disinformation.html

USA TODAY
— People are vaping THC. Lung injuries being reported nationwide. Why is the CDC staying quiet? – JAYNE O’DONNELL AND KEN ALLTUCKER
https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/2121523001

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Steps Up Criticism of Fox News Republican president says the network ‘isn’t working for us anymore!’ – Michael C. Bender and Joe Flint
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-steps-up-criticism-of-fox-news-11567034058
— Facebook Ad Prices Surge Due to Barrage by Democratic Hopefuls Candidates pour money into ads to attract donors and meet debate threshold, pricing others out of market – Emily Glazer and Patience Haggin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-ad-prices-surge-due-to-barrage-by-democratic-hopefuls-11566984601
— ‘Social Credit’ May Come to America – F.H. Buckley (DIERSEN: Of course, I would get a very low social credit score because I am a Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/social-credit-may-come-to-america-11567033176
— ‘The 1619 Project’ Hurts Blacks The New York Times series wallows in victimhood and ignores success. – Robert L. Woodson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-1619-project-hurts-blacks-11567033108
— Younger Workers Report Biggest Gains in Happiness With Pay Millennials, Gen Z employees say they’re more content with compensation than baby boomers – Lauren Weber (DIERSEN: In today’s dollars, I was earning $46,554/year, when I was 22, $56,945/year when I was 23, $68,897/year when I was 24, $82,579 when I was 25, and $93,592/year when I was 31. I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21, a job-related master’s degree when I was 27, and a job-related professional certification when I was 30.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/younger-workers-report-biggest-gains-in-happiness-with-pay-11567071000

ACADIANA ADVOCATE
— Downtown Lafayette to hold District 5 city council candidate forum Sept. 3 – ADAM DAIGLE (DIERSEN: To fill its West District vacancy, what if the Wheaton City Council had announced the names of its three finalists? What if those three finalists had agreed to participate in candidate forums?)
https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/article_409b268a-c9a0-11e9-8c6d-4bd511c7719e.html

FAIRBANKS DAILY NEWS MINER
— First big local politics forum draws 18 of 28 candidates – Amanda Bohman (DIERSEN: To fill its West District vacancy, what if the Wheaton City Council had announced the names of its three finalists? What if those three finalists had agreed to participate in candidate forums?)
http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/first-big-local-politics-forum-draws-of-candidates/article_6036bc9a-c971-11e9-a1d4-672a4695e08c.html

KLFY
— League of Women Voters of Lafayette hosting 2nd in series of Candidate Forums (DIERSEN: To fill its West District vacancy, what if the Wheaton City Council had announced the names of its three finalists? What if those three finalists had agreed to participate in candidate forums?)
https://www.klfy.com/news/the-league-of-women-voters-of-lafayette-hosting-2nd-in-series-of-candidate-forums-tonight/

WCJB
— Junior League of Ocala hosts candidate forum – Shawna Khalafi (DIERSEN: To fill its West District vacancy, what if the Wheaton City Council had announced the names of its three finalists? What if those three finalists had agreed to participate in candidate forums?)
https://www.wcjb.com/content/news/Candidate-forum-held-at–558638371.html

CONSUMER REPORTS
— Will You Have Enough Money to Retire? – Penelope Wang
https://www.consumerreports.org/retirement-planning/will-you-have-enough-money-to-retire/

FED SMITH
— Surviving Spouse Benefit: What Kind of Income Would Your Spouse Like? – Tom Walker (DIERSEN: My Civil Service Retirement System pension would be much lower if my wife and I had signed up for the full survivor benefit. Instead, I carried term life insurance – first $500,000, then $250,000, then $100,000, and now nothing.) 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2019/08/28/surviving-spouse-benefit-kind-income-would-your-spouse-like/

MOTHER JONES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/08/trump-war-on-media-personal-attacks-conspiracy-theories/

COLUMBIA JOURNALISM REVIEW
— Bias is good. It just needs a label. – Bill Adair (DIERSEN: All reporters and all journalists are a) either on the left or on the right, b) either liberal, moderate, or conservative, c) either Democrat, Democrat plant, Libertarian, Libertarian plant, Green, Green plant, RINO, or Republican, and d) either a Trump-hater or not a Trump-hater. Most, if not virtually all reporters and journalists falsely deny that they are any of the aforesaid. However, I fully disclose that I am on the right, conservative, Republican, and not a Trump-hater.)
https://www.cjr.org/opinion/bias-journalism.php

PATHEOS
— Presidential Censures, Impeachments, and Party Loyalties – RUSSELL E. SALTZMAN (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the leaders of the following organizations to censure me a) by discouraging the members of their organizations from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, b) by treating me like I am not a journalist, and c) treating me like I am a lobbyist: Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.) 
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/russellsaltzman/2019/08/presidential-censures-impeachments-and-party-loyalties/

Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.