December 2 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

— Since City Council can’t agree on a new ward map, it must listen to what the public says. Public hearings are where we hope residents can have a meaningful say in the process, with their voices used to create a remap that actually benefits the city, not political fiefdoms. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/12/1/22812290/city-council-ward-remap-public-hearings-independent-commission-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— What is settler colonialism and what does it have to do with the Jews? – SCOTT SHAY
(COMMENT: Soon, if not already, Democrats will demand that all White male Republicans disclose a) when their ancestors came to America, b) when they first acquired land, c) a description of that land, and d) how they acquired that land. My ancestors on my father’s side immigrated in 1844, worked in a brick factory in Chicago 1844-1854, and homesteaded a farm in southeast Crete Township in 1854. My ancestors on my mother’s side immigrated during the 1840s and 1850s, were sharecroppers on land in Grant Park along the Indiana border, and subsequently bought that land.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinions-settler-colonialism-jews-zionism-20211201-4gpwfichbrajpihzdiq5ucv6nu-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— With statewide races ahead, there’s room on the GOP bus:  With just six weeks to go until candidates can start passing their petitions around, some big holes remain in the lineup to run for statewide offices in the 2022 elections. – Greg Hinz
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/juice/illinois-gop-slates-are-lean-2022-statewide-races-loom-crains-juice
— Democrats poised to grab abortion case as fuel for 2022 turnout. A rollback of reproductive rights could rally suburban women.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/law/democrats-poised-grab-abortion-case-fuel-2022-turnout

WGN RADIO
— The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Former prosecutor Robert Milan unpacks the bad policies driving surging violent crime
https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/thechicagoway/the-chicago-way-w-john-kass-former-prosecutor-robert-milan-unpacks-the-bad-policies-driving-surging-violent-crime/

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Belvidere Republican hopes to unseat Dave Vella in Illinois’ 68th District – Jeff Kolkey
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/2021/12/01/keith-brodhacker-campaigns-school-reform-against-left-wing-ideology/8801159002/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Working age Illinoisans keep leaving state – Kevin Bessler
(COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs do everything that they can to make Republicans leave Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. This year, they stopped Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks. Last year, they promoted LGBTQ big time in downtown Wheaton.)
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Working-age-Illinoisans-keep-leaving-state-16666877.php

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— Donna Sokolowski: Why I retired from District 65!
https://evanstonroundtable.com/2021/12/01/donna-sokolowski-why-i-retired-from-district-65/

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— Lawyer Demanded Burr Ridge Cease Disparaging Comments A businessman did not want his name “sullied” by village officials, his lawyer said. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/lawyer-demanded-burr-ridge-cease-disparaging-comments

JOHN KASS
— Scientific Rigor vs Woke Politics – Cory Franklin
https://johnkassnews.com/guest-column-cory-franklin-scientific-rigor-vs-woke-politics/

WIREPOINTS
— In-Kind Retaliation, As Expected: Fifteen States Demand Banks Ignore Illinois-Style Threats Favoring ‘Woke Capitalism’ – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/in-kind-retaliation-as-expected-fifteen-states-demand-banks-banks-ignore-illinois-style-threats-favoring-woke-capitalism-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PRITZKER AGAIN BREAKS VETO PROMISE, SIGNS GERRYMANDERED CONGRESSIONAL MAPS – Patrick Andriesen
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-again-breaks-veto-promise-signs-gerrymandered-congressional-maps/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Election Integrity Training December 4
https://illinoisfamily.org/event/election-integrity-training-2/

CAPITOL FAX
— COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Chicago man arrested by feds in January 6 probe had apparent ties to Bailey campaign.”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/01/chicago-man-arrested-by-feds-in-january-6-probe-had-ties-to-bailey-campaign/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Science, you silly rabbit, isn’t for illegals – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/2/science-you-silly-rabbit-isnt-illegals/
— Advocacy group accuses Salvation Army of ‘covering up’ embrace of critical race theory – Mark A. Kellner
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/1/advocacy-group-accuses-salvation-army-covering-emb/
— U.S. military loses public trust as it pushes into politics. Slide accelerates under Biden after long period of approval. – Mike Glenn
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/1/poll-shows-lack-confidence-usmilitary-sees-china-m/

FOX BUSINESS
— Most voters want corporations to focus on business rather than going woke: survey. The survey explains how companies fall into what’s called the ‘Talking Trap’ – Andrew Mark Miller
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/most-voters-want-corporations-focus-business-woke-survey

NEW YORK POST
— It’s reckless for the left to selectively cry racism – Jason Riley
https://nypost.com/2021/12/01/its-reckless-for-the-left-to-selectively-cry-racism/
— Byron Allen’s discrimination suit against McDonald’s tossed – Lisa Fickenscher
https://nypost.com/2021/12/01/byron-allens-discrimination-suit-against-mcdonalds-tossed/

YORK NEWS TIMES
— Choosing educational excellence over ideology – Governor Pete Ricketts
https://yorknewstimes.com/opinion/choosing-educational-excellence-over-ideology/article_16620948-52b4-11ec-87b8-ebe158f77e86.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Young Republicans foresee ‘second civil war’ – Jennifer Harper
(COMMENT: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans. Liberal and moderates have declared a Second Civil War against conservatives. This year, they stopped Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks. Last year, they promoted LGBTQ big time in downtown Wheaton.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/1/inside-beltway-young-republicans-forsee-second-civ/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Chicago trying to surpass San Francisco in a race toward lawless anarchy – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/chicago_trying_to_surpass_san_francisco_in_a_race_toward_lawless_anarchy.html

BREITBART
— Education Department Extends Million-Dollar Funding for Critical Race Theory Training Program – BRECCAN F. THIES
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/01/education-department-extends-million-dollar-funding-for-critical-race-theory-training-program/
— Republicans Slam January 6 Select Committee’s Harassment of Law-Abiding Trump Staffers – KRISTINA WONG
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/01/republicans-slam-january-6-select-committees-harassment-of-law-abiding-trump-staffers/

DAILY CALLER
— Salvation Army Deletes ‘Let’s Talk About Racism Guide’ Following Backlash – HAROLD HUTCHISON
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/01/salvation-army-deletes-lets-talk-about-racism-guide-following-backlash/
— Doocy Presses Fauci On Why Americans Might Face Stricter COVID Rules But Not Illegal Immigrants – CHRIS BERTMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/01/doocy-fauci-americans-covid-illegal-immigrants/

DAILY WIRE
— How The Battle Over Wokeness Has Infiltrated The Church – Megan Basham
(COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who paint themselves as being GOD’s representatives in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on those who stress that they are a member of a church, that they attend church services, and that they give money to a church. I would focus on those who disapprove of Protestants and who especially disapprove of Missouri Synod Lutherans. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/how-the-battle-over-wokeness-has-infiltrated-the-church

PJ MEDIA
— Democrats’ Lust for Baby Killing Is Really Creepy – STEPHEN KRUISER
https://pjmedia.com/columns/stephen-kruiser/2021/12/02/the-morning-briefing-democrats-lust-for-baby-killing-is-really-creepy-n1538202
— Wokeness Emphasizes Race as Much as the ‘White Supremacists’ It Claims to Combat – CHRIS QUEEN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/chris-queen/2021/12/01/wokeness-emphasizes-race-as-much-as-the-white-supremacists-it-claims-to-combat-n1538001
— 40 Years Ago, Monty Python Predicted (and Mocked) Wokeness – STEPHEN GREEN
https://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/2021/12/01/monty-python-is-the-nostradamus-of-our-ridiculous-times-n1537965

FEDERALIST
— Salvation Army Lies, Tries To Cover Up Critical Race Guide – Jordan Boyd
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/01/salvation-army-lies-tries-to-cover-up-critical-race-guide/
— No, The Right Doesn’t Exist To Save The Left From Its Own Folly. Self-described conservative liberals are horrified at the prospect of conservatives using democracy to defend traditional values and American livelihoods. – Nathanael Blake
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/01/no-the-right-doesnt-exist-to-save-the-left-from-its-own-folly/
— After Claiming CRT Is Not Taught, L.A. Schools Invite Critical Race Theorist To Help Craft Curriculum – Spencer Lindquist
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/01/after-claiming-crt-is-not-taught-l-a-schools-invite-critical-race-theorist-to-help-craft-curriculum/

TOWNHALL
— Third Worldizing America – Victor Davis Hanson
https://townhall.com/columnists/victordavishanson/2021/12/02/third-worldizing-america-n2599978
— Allegations of the Salvation Army Going ‘Woke’ – Jerry Newcombe
https://townhall.com/columnists/jerrynewcombe/2021/12/02/allegations-of-the-salvation-army-going-woke-n2599942
— Fauci Says Everyone Coming into the U.S. Should Be Tested…But There’s a Catch – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2021/12/01/fauci-says-everyone-coming-into-the-us-should-be-testedbut-theres-an-exemption-n2599929

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Why the ‘Wokeness’ Stampede? – GEORGE LEEF
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/why-the-wokeness-stampede/
— Intolerant People Now Control Our Campuses – GEORGE LEEF
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/intolerant-people-now-control-our-campuses/

HOT AIR
— NYT wonders: Say, why aren’t deep-blue states progressive Utopias? – ED MORRISSEY
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2021/11/26/nyt-wonders-say-why-arent-deep-blue-states-progressive-utopias-n431473

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Fauci’s answer to Doocy about testing travelers but not illegals is outrageous – Chris Donaldson
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/12/02/faucis-answer-to-doocy-about-testing-travelers-but-not-illegals-is-outrageous-1170367/

THE HILL
— Illinois reports highest level of COVID-19 cases since January – NATALIE PRIEB
https://thehill.com/homenews/coronavirus-report/583976-illinois-reports-highest-level-of-covid-19-cases-since-january

WASHINGTON POST
— For his own good and the country’s, Biden needs to pick a fight with ultra-progressives – Max Boot
(COMMENT: Will Biden blast the ultra-progressive Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs a) who stopped Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks this year and b) who promoted LGBTQ big time in downtown Wheaton last year?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/01/his-own-good-countrys-biden-needs-pick-fight-with-ultra-progressives/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Black job applicant sues company for discrimination over hairstyle – LORI WEISBERG, MIKE FREEMAN
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-12-01/black-job-applicant-sues-for-discrimination-over-hairstyle

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Mark Meadows downplays January 6 violence in new book, blaming ‘a handful of fanatics’ – Grace Panetta
https://www.businessinsider.com/meadows-downplays-jan-6-violence-blames-handful-of-fanatics-book-2021-12

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Illinois Abortion Clinics Are Preparing for a Potential Post-Roe World. Abortion providers say they are already seeing influx of patients from out of state–and expect more. – Jennifer Calfas
https://www.wsj.com/articles/illinois-abortion-clinics-are-preparing-for-a-potential-post-roe-world-11638419374
— Woke or Proto-Totalitarian? For people like me, who grew up in a communist country, we can feel it in our bones. – Barbara Anderson, Winter Park, Fla.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/woke-totalitarian-communist-country-freedom-democracy-11638310331

FORBES
— COMMENT: How soon, if not already, will organizations, companies, governments, countries, etc. officially get rid of those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/12/02/leadership-barriers-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-and-how-to-address-them/

FORTUNE
— Warning: diversify your board or activist investors may ‘weaponize’ the issue – PHIL WAHBA
(COMMENT: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that Oldsmobile had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. In 1997, when I was 49 years old, GAO forced me to take its early retirement “offer” so that GAO could give my job and my preferred corner office to my Black subordinate.)
https://fortune.com/2021/12/01/warning-diversify-your-board-or-activist-investors-may-weaponize-the-issue/

WDSU
— COMMENT: What do you say to NIMBYers who want to put “affordable” housing in your county, in your county district, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, and in your precinct?
https://www.wdsu.com/article/report-white-led-neighborhood-groups-in-new-orleans-routinely-thwart-affordable-housing/38070148#

SUBURBAN
— CRT places targets on backs of Jews, others: Bari Weiss – Joel Goldenberg
(COMMENT: In America, in Illinois, in your county, in your township, and in your municipality, who will determine who the biggest racists are and what criteria will they use? It will be whoever has the most religious, political, government, and/or financial clout in the aforesaid. The more of the following that you are, the more that they call you a racist and use their clout to get rid of you: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.thesuburban.com/news/city_news/crt-places-targets-on-backs-of-jews-others-weiss/article_44a012c5-bdd0-5a14-be02-0403aec4c3c4.html

OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING
— COMMENT: Democrats crow about their success in getting students to promote CRT.
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/12/01/university-of-oregon-students-request-critical-race-theory-requirement/

EURASIA REVIEW
— What Is Systemic Racism? – John C. Goodman
(COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I owe all my successes in life to my benefitting from discrimination against minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, veterans, non-patriotic people, non-married people, people who have dependents, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, citizens of foreign countries, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, Trump-haters, moderates, liberals, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, criminals, boozers, smokers, gamblers, stoners, people who have less money than me, people who have health problems, etc.)
https://www.eurasiareview.com/02122021-what-is-systemic-racism-oped/

LAW 360
— Starbucks Hit With Age Bias Suit Over Management Hires
https://www.law360.com/classaction/articles/1444151/starbucks-hit-with-age-bias-suit-over-management-hires

INVESTOPEDIA
— Cease and Desist – ROBERT C. KELLY
(COMMENT: In retrospect, with benefit of hindsight, I should have sent cease and desist letters to a) those who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I am a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, and/or bigot and b) those who have threatened me. Better yet, I should have sued all of the aforesaid. All of the aforesaid have belittled me, admonished me, chastised me, chided me, scolded me, berated me, upbrated me, lambasted me, insulted me, and/or warned me. All of the aforesaid have talked and acted like they have the full support and backing of the following: a) past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) past and present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) past and present conservative and religious leaders, and d) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, e) those who despise conservatives, Republicans, draft avoiders, Protestants, German Americans, those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, those who were not born and raised in DuPage County, Whites, males, older people, heterosexuals, etc., and f) those who I have sued.)
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cease-and-desist.asp

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.