August 6, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/8/4/23820693/mary-chris-miller-j-b-pritzker-non-citizens-law-enforcement-rich-miller

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats acknowledge that “By housing migrants at park facilities, Mayor Johnson has abandoned campaign promises to youths.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-migrant-shelter-chicago-broadway-armory-park-20230806-dw4u7vka4neabk7bnbrg32mjxe-story.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-donald-trump-appeal-tribalism-big-man-politics-20230806-vqxudislfzbhpjcpcaj6d2eqdi-story.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more hatred against DeSantis.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-desantis-slavery-sally-hemings-jefferson-page-20230806-issug3ry75eblnigc6yz4vlusi-story.html
— Democrats say “How to manage the money earned from summer jobs.” What did you do the money that you earned from summer jobs? Along with the money that I earned washing dishes and then delivering mail during the school years, I bought a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air in 1964. I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966. I paid for my UIC expenses 1966-1968. I bought a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967. I bought a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968. I paid for my NIU expenses 1969-1970. That enabled me to graduate debt-free from NIU with a bachelor’s degree in management and owning that Charger in 1970.
https://missoulian.com/ap/business/kids-and-money-how-to-manage-the-money-earned-from-summer-jobs/article_22a6a0c8-f782-51e4-9fb7-25fcd44d81a8.html

DAILY HERALD
— Alarm goes out: Trump could win – Byron York
https://santamariatimes.com/opinion/guest/alarm-goes-out-trump-could-win-byron-york/article_15df8c4a-75ab-5786-87ec-4012acf7d9af.html
— Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters ever-increasingly use Jason Aldean and his song to promote more hatred against conservatives and especially against conservatives in/from small towns. I lived in Crete 1948-1972. I should write a book about hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have used my having lived in Crete 1948-1972 against me the most since 1978 when my wife and I bought a home in Wheaton.
https://www.limaohio.com/columns/2023/08/04/dr-jessica-johnson-us-vs-them-mentality-hinders-racial-progress/

FOX32
— Democrats say “Community leaders say violence is a disease, call for meeting with Pritzker.”
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1259247
— Democrats say “Trump hits the campaign trail just 24 hours after arraignment.” What have you done despite adverse actions taken against you? I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970 despite my Democrat Post Office superiors forcing me to resign in 1969. I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976 despite my Democrat IRS superiors disallowing my travel vouchers in 1974. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 despite my Democrat IRS superiors disallowing my education expenses in 1978. I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980 and I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt and became a licensed CPA in 1981 despite my Democrat GAO superiors forcing me to take a 21% pay cut to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1259381

WGN9
— Democrats say “DeSantis’ biggest donor cuts off funds, demands moderate shift.” I should write a book about what Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 have done because of pressure from big donors. I would focus on candidates who dumped the a) individual responsibility, b) traditional marriage and family, c) right to life, d) immigration, e) illegal drugs, f) Second Amendment, and/or g) equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on candidates who took big adverse actions against me because they sought/got lots of money and sign locations from a big donor in Wheaton who I had sued.
https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/desantis-biggest-donor-cuts-off-funds-demands-moderate-shift/
— Democrats say “GOP statements on Trump indictment clash with initial Jan. 6 remarks.”
https://wgntv.com/hill-politics/gop-statements-on-trump-indictment-clash-with-initial-jan-6-remarks/

WTTW
— Democrats acknowledge that “Local Officials, Organizers Working to Address Humboldt Park’s Growing Homeless Encampment.” The Democrat Party platform promotes homelessness because it destroys traditional marriage and it destroys the traditional family.
https://news.wttw.com/2023/08/05/local-officials-organizers-working-address-humboldt-park-s-growing-homeless-encampment

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Democrats crow that “TRUMP MUST RESPOND TO RESTRAINING ORDER BY MONDAY.” Have you filed lawsuits? I have. In retrospect, with benefit of hindsight, I would have gotten restraining orders against all of the defendants and against all of their attorneys. I should write a book about the many big adverse actions that the defendants in those lawsuits and their attorneys a) have taken against me since the 1980s and b) continue to take against me.
https://pantagraph.com/news/nation-world/crime-courts/raw-dc-trump-must-respond-to-restraining-order-by-monday/video_1f0eef55-f827-51be-8fdf-4e38433a1010.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more vice.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/alcohol-vs-cannabis-vs-tobacco-doctors-answer-which-is-worst-for-you/
— Democrats say “Pence heckled by Trump supporters as ‘sell out’ after third indictment.” In 2020, how many of the many millions of illegals in America used their false identifications to vote for Biden and for the rest of the Democrats? In 2024, how many more of the many more millions of illegals in America will use their false identifications to again vote for Biden and for the rest of the Democrats?
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/pence-heckled-by-trump-supporters-as-sell-out-after-third-indictment/

WSIU
— Democrats ever-increasing paint Trump as being another Nixon.
https://www.wsiu.org/politics-elections/2023-08-05/trumps-defense-in-2020-election-case-could-conjure-ghost-of-nixon-once-more

WAND TV
— Democrats say “DeSantis steps up dire warning to GOP about distraction from Biden, amid Trump’s latest indictment.” My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors stressed the adverse actions that they took against me. My critics/opponents stress the adverse actions that they took against me. I should write a book about that.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/desantis-steps-up-dire-warning-to-gop-about-distraction-from-biden-amid-trumps-latest-indictment/article_bbb4cb1e-6222-5b7c-8add-31829badb559.html
— Democrats say “Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge.” I should write a book about those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I included links in my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to articles that they do not like. I would focus on a) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, b) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, c) Republican elected officials in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, d) conservative leaders, and e) religious leaders.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/prosecutors-ask-judge-to-issue-protective-order-after-trump-post-appearing-to-promise-revenge/article_f7b72953-5eb0-5989-a3d2-c8ff9170b6f2.html

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Things Political at the McHenry County Fair
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/06/things-political-at-the-mchenry-county-fair/
— New State Employee AFSCME Contract Provisions Outlined
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/06/new-state-employee-contract-provisions-outlined/
— Junior College Course Credits Mandated to Be Accepted by State Universities
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/05/junior-college-course-credits-mandated-to-be-accepted-by-state-universities/
— Karen Tirio Appointed to Board of Christian School Organization
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/05/karen-tirio-appointed-to-board-of-christian-school-organization/
— Federal Judge Raised in McHenry County Rules Dems Stomped on First Amendment: “Stupid”
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/05/federal-judge-raised-in-mchenry-county-rules-dems-stomped-on-first-amendment-stupid/
— Full-Day Kindergarten Unfunded Mandate from Springfield
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/05/full-day-kindergarten-unfunded-mandate-from-springfield/
— Thinking about Running for Office
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/05/thinking-about-running-for-office-2/
— State GOP Chairman Says State Party Will Not Endorse Candidates in 2024 Primary Election
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/05/state-gop-chairman-says-state-party-will-not-endorse-candidates-in-2024-primary-election/
— LaHood Calls for Across-the-Board Budget Cuts
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/05/lahood-calls-for-across-the-board-budget-cuts/
— Methodist Church Agreement to Court Settlement about Boy Scout Sex Abuse Makes Its Way to Local Churches
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/04/methodist-hierarchy-seeks-contributions-to-copmpensate-victims-of-boy-scout-sex-abuse/
— No Alcohol or Glass Containers on Metra This Weekend
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/04/no-alcohol-or-glass-containers-on-metra-this-weekend/
— Kenneally Criticizes Bill Pritzker Signed Limiting Judges Authority to Order Defendants Not to Use Alcohol or Pot without Third Party Approval
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/04/kenneally-criticizes-bill-pritzker-signed-limiting-judges-authority-to-order-defendants-not-to-use-alcohol-or-pot-without-third-party-approval/
— Both McHenry County Board Chairman Mike Buehler and Democratic Opponent Kelli Wegener Have About $18,000 in Their Campaign Funds
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/04/both-mchenry-county-board-chairman-mike-buehler-and-democratic-opponent-kelli-wegener-have-about-18000-in-their-campaign-funds/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Northwestern University Calls on a Controversial Clinton Ally for Help as Troubles Get Worse – John F. Di Leo
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/08/opinion-northwestern-university-calls-on-a-controversial-clinton-ally-for-help-as-troubles-get-worse.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— EV mandates to phase out gas-powered cars collide with House Republicans – Ramsey Touchberry (COMMENT: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, Americans ever-increasingly have fewer and fewer and fewer gasoline-powered vehicles to choose from. Changes in the 2024 Mustang motivated me to buy a 2023 Mustang.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/aug/5/ev-mandates-phase-out-gas-powered-cars-collide-hou/
— Biden admin accelerating the electric car fad. Forcing sale of unwanted vehicles. – Editorial
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/aug/4/editorial-accelerating-electric-car-fad/
— Justice Department asks judge for protective order in Trump election case after social media post – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/aug/5/justice-department-asks-judge-protective-order-tru/
— Judge orders Trump to explain why he shouldn’t be silenced in Jan 6 case – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/aug/5/judge-orders-trump-explain-why-he-shouldnt-be-sile/
— Cities are sinking under the weight of their own stupidity – Don Feder
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/aug/5/cities-are-sinking-under-weight-of-their-own-stupi/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Justice Department prosecutor for Trump cases donated thousands to Biden, Democrats – Gabe Kaminsky
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/justice-department-prosecutor-trump-cases-donated-thousands-biden-democrats
— DeSantis warns GOP will lose in 2024 if candidates act like Trump – Cami Mondeaux
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/desantis-warns-gop-will-lose-2024-if-act-like-trump

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— ‘I’ve been canceled’: Dershowitz says his books aren’t ‘allowed to be sold’ at Martha’s Vineyard book fair – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/08/05/ive-been-canceled-dershowitz-says-his-books-arent-allowed-to-be-sold-at-marthas-vineyard-book-fair-1384054/

BREITBART
— Donald Trump Speaks at South Carolina GOP Dinner – NOAH DULIS (COMMENT: Which speakers have the following invited to speak at their events and why: Illinois Republican Party, your Republican county party organization, and your Republican township/ward party organization? To this day, my critics/opponents demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me for inviting the speakers that I did while I was the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois 2005-2012. I should write a book about all those who spoke at TAPROOT events 2005-2012 and those who disapproved of those speakers the most. I would focus on those disapprovers who a) had/have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois and b) who took the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/08/05/watch-live-donald-trump-speaks-at-south-carolina-gop-dinner/
— Chris Christie Most Disliked GOP Candidate in Field – HANNAH BLEAU (COMMENT: If Christie is on the March 19, 2024 Republican primary ballot in Illinois, how many votes will he get your precinct, in your municipality, in your township, and in your county?)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/08/05/survey-chris-christie-most-disliked-gop-candidate-in-field/
— Mexican President Calls Texas Governor ‘Inhumane, Immoral’ Over Border Buoys – ILDEFONSO ORTIZ and BRANDON DARBY
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/08/05/mexican-president-calls-texas-governor-inhumane-and-immoral-over-border-buoys24652872/

DAILY CALLER
— Biden’s Immigration Policy Is A $3 Billion “Golden Ticket” For Parolees. – DON BARNETT
https://dailycaller.com/2023/08/04/barnett-bidens-immigration-policy-is-a-3-billion-golden-ticket-for-foreigners-not-so-much-for-taxpayers/
— This Group Of Self-Identified Socialists Is Growing In Numbers And Pushing Local Democrats To The Left – BRANDON POULTER (COMMENT: I should write a book about major donors who are having the most success in moving the following to the left: a) Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, c) conservative leaders and activists, and d) religious leaders and activists.)
https://dailycaller.com/2023/08/05/this-group-self-identified-socialists-growing-numbers-pushing-local-democrat-left/
— Media Elites Don’t Understand Heartland America, And These Chart-Toppers Prove It – JENNY BETH MARTIN (COMMENT: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters ever-increasingly use Jason Aldean and his song to promote more hatred against conservatives and especially against conservatives in/from small towns. I lived in Crete 1948-1972. I should write a book about hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have used my having lived in Crete 1948-1972 against me the most since 1978 when my wife and I bought a home in Wheaton.)
https://dailycaller.com/2023/08/05/opinion-media-elites-dont-understand-heartland-america-and-these-chart-toppers-prove-it-jenny-beth-martin/

FEDERALIST
— Is NPR Trying To Start A Race War? – TRISTAN JUSTICE (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly run America and encourage a) minorities to hate Whites, b) women to hate men, c) younger people to hate older people, d) LGBTQers to hate heterosexuals, e) non-Christians to hate Christians, f) non-Protestants to hate Protestants, g) non-Italian Americans to hate Italian Americans, h) non-German Americans to hate German Americans, i) those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time to hate those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, j) unmarried people to hate married people, k) those who have dependents to hate those who do not have dependents, l) those who have less money to hate those who have more money, m) citizens of foreign countries to hate citizens of America, n) boozers to hate non-boozers, o) gamblers to hate non-gamblers, p) pot users to hate non-pot users, q) dog owners to hate non-dog owners, r) owners of foreign nameplate vehicles to hate owners of American nameplate vehicles, s) owners of electric-powered vehicles to hate owners of gasoline-powered vehicles, t) Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents and RINOs to hate Republicans, u) liberals and moderates to hate conservatives, v) residents of larger municipalities to hate residents of smaller municipalities, w) etc. to hate etc.)
https://thefederalist.com/2023/08/05/is-npr-trying-to-start-a-race-war/

FOX NEWS
— Woke policies to blame for American loss of confidence in military – Hannah Ray Lambert
https://www.foxnews.com/media/leaders-woke-policies-blame-american-loss-confidence-military-former-seal-says
— NYT slapped as hypocritical for implying Aldean song is racist, but downplaying alleged ‘anti-White’ chant. Jason Aldean’s “Try That In a Small Town” is currently the number two song on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Gabriel Hays (COMMENT: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters ever-increasingly use Jason Aldean and his song to promote more hatred against conservatives and especially against conservatives in/from small towns. I lived in Crete 1948-1972. I should write a book about hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have used my having lived in Crete 1948-1972 against me the most since 1978 when my wife and I bought a home in Wheaton.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/nyt-slapped-hypocritical-implying-aldean-song-racist-downplaying-alleged-anti-white-chant

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— The Left Can’t Let Go of Affirmative Action Week in Education. Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/08/the-left-cant-let-go-of-affirmative-action-week-in-education/
— Workshop at Cal Poly Tells Teachers to Examine Their ‘Whiteness’ – Mike LaChance (COMMENT: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, ever-increasingly, you have to be anti-White to be tolerated, to be accepted, and/or to advance. I should write a book about a) the adverse actions that have been taken against me because I refuse to be anti-White and b) those who took those adverse actions against me.)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/08/workshop-at-cal-poly-tells-teachers-to-examine-their-whiteness/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

MSN
— Democrats say “Ron DeSantis Yells ‘We Don’t Want You Indoctrinating Our Children’ as He Kicks Out Rainbow Clad LGBTQ Protestors.” I should write a book about Republican candidates a) who have barred me from attending their political events and/or b) who have had me kicked out of their events. I would focus on Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ron-desantis-yells-we-don-t-want-you-indoctrinating-our-children-as-he-kicks-out-rainbow-clad-lgbtq-protestors/ar-AA1ePiB0

CNBC
— Democrats and RINOs make it ever-increasingly clear that they reject the Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/06/supreme-court-affirmative-action-ruling-corporate-hiring.html

CBS NEWS
— Democrats say “Mexico finds 491 migrants in vacant lot en route to U.S. — and 277 of them are children.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mexico-finds-491-migrants-in-vacant-lot-on-route-to-u-s-277-are-children/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats say “New polling shows national Republicans and Iowa Republican caucusgoers were more interested in “law and order” than battling “woke” schools, media and corporations.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/06/us/politics/woke-republicans-poll.html
— Democrats say “Republicans Chose Their Fate When They Chose to Shield Trump.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/opinion/trump-2024-republican-primaries-desantis.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Democrats ask “As NYC sees migrants sleeping on streets, will Mayor Adams have an easier time convincing feds to help?”
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-can-migrants-on-nyc-streets-convince-feds-help-20230805-fekgfnjtybecha6bdxkljuvxs4-story.html

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
— Democrats acknowledge that “Jason Aldean’s sold-out Atlanta show comes on heels of No. 1 smash. Macon native’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ his first single to top Billboard Hot 100 in wake of headline-grabbing video.” Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters ever-increasingly use Jason Aldean and his song to promote more hatred against conservatives and especially against conservatives in/from small towns. I lived in Crete 1948-1972. I should write a book about hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have used my having lived in Crete 1948-1972 against me the most since 1978 when my wife and I bought a home in Wheaton.
https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/jason-aldeans-sold-out-atlanta-show-comes-on-heels-of-no-1-smash/RPEFZ7GD2ZGHDOFTB3PQX3ZU4U/

FORTUNE
— Democrats ever-increasingly make it clear that they reject the Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision.
https://fortune.com/2023/08/05/harvard-admission-essay-affirmative-action-ban-life-experiences/

GUARDIAN
— Democrats ever-increasingly a) run America and b) make it clear that they are going to use government get rid of Republicans once and for all starting Republicans who are heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, married, non-poor, non-veteran, gun-owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/commentisfree/2020/dec/19/progressives-us-democrats-power-new-deal

CRETE TOWNSHIP REPUBLICANS (COMMENT: If you have left your hometown, what if you had not done that? I left my hometown Crete in 1972 when I was 24 years old. I wonder what my life might have been if I had stayed in Crete. I attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961. I graduated from Crete-Monee High School in 1966. My ancestors on my father’s side have lived in Crete since 1854. My great grandfather and my grandfather operated Crete’s only hardware store. My father lived in Crete from 1922 until he died in 1969. My mother lived in Crete from 1945 until she died in 2016. My brother lived in Crete from 1953 until he died in 2022.)
https://www.cretetownshipgop.com/

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.