January 19 Morning Edition

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Illinois Democrats Expected to Boycott Trump’s Inauguration: Illinois Reps. Luis Gutierrez, Mike Quigley and Dan Lipinski are among the roughly 60 members of the U.S. House who plan to skip the historic event.” – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Illinois-Dems-Expected-to-Boycott-Trumps-Inauguration-411097385.html
— Criminals Targeting Parents Dropping Kids Off at Day Care in Suburban Smash-and-Grabs, Police Say – Christian Farr and Chris Hush
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lisle-downers-grove-smash-grab-day-care-411140275.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— State delegation all set for Trump’s inauguration – Katherine Skiba  (DIERSEN: Those Republicans who attend the inauguration should be commended.  Further, all Republicans in Illinois should step forward from now on to protect/defend those Republicans who attend the inauguration because the anti-Trumps in their precinct, in their municipality, in their township/ward, in their county, and in Illinois will do everything that they can to destroy them.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-trump-inaugural-illinois-preview-met-0118-20170118-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Despite the boycott of Donald Trump’s inauguration by some congressional Democrats, Illinois will be well-represented at the event, as House members who are attending report strong demand for tickets to Friday’s swearing-in ceremony. By mid-January, Republican Rep. Peter Roskam of Wheaton had received nearly 700 requests for the 198 tickets his congressional office was given, spokesman David Pasch said. “We’ve been able to scrounge up more than 100 additional tickets from other offices,” Pasch said Wednesday, meaning about 300 people will be attending through Roskam’s office alone. Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider of Deerfield, who unlike some in his party plans to attend the ceremony, gave out about 150 of his tickets and was holding on to the rest for “any last-minute requests, which are still coming in,” spokesman Steven Kirsch said. . .The festivities for some Illinois visitors will begin Thursday night at the “Inaugural Heartland Ball,” put on by the Illinois State Society of Washington, D.C., at the Marriott Marquis hotel. The black-tie gala is expected to draw about 1,300 to 1,500 guests, Terry Campo, society president, said Wednesday. He is a lawyer, lobbyist and political consultant from Springfield and often works in Washington.)
— City ethics board blesses Vatican trip paid for by business group – Hal Dardick  (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs always draw attention to the Pope when he demonizes, denigrates, and condemns planks in the Republican Party platform.  Democrats and RINOs always hint/imply/argue/shout that GOD is a liberal Democrat, if not a socialist, if not a communist.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-ethics-board-emanuel-vatican-trip-story.html
— Appeals court rules restrictions to gun-ranges in Chicago are unconstitutional
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-gun-range-restrictions-20170118-story.html
— Betsy DeVos vs. the education status quo In Chicago and Illinois, school choice cant’t get any traction – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Did your parents have school choice?  My parents did.  They sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod.  Since then, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned my parents and me as being filthy rich.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-betsy-devos-education-confirmation-edit-0119-md-20170118-story.html
— Study illustrates Facebook’s growth as campaign news source – AP (DIERSEN: Those who discourage everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails promote Facebook almost as much as they promote Capitol Fax.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-bc-us–media-campaign-news-20170118-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trump women.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/schmich/ct-womens-march-mary-schmich-0118-20170119-column.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Suburban elected leaders split on attending inauguration.”
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170118/news/170118789/
— Making a direct connection with would-be local leaders – Jim Slusher
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170105/discuss/170108982/
— Persistence, determination needed to advance social justice in Cook County – Toni Preckwinkle  (DIERSEN: From what I see, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote social justice are 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170119/discuss/170118838/
— A better candidate for tollway job? – Ken Johnson, Bloomingdale  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage big time, so of course, they demonize, denigrate, and condemn my work experience, my education, my professional certifications, and my professional license.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170119/discuss/170118813/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I read in the Jan. 16 Daily Herald about how the new Illinois Tollway’s Chief Operating Officer is a political and campaign veteran. This is the problem with Illinois. This is one of the reasons people are leaving the state. The endless story of political cronyism. Do you think just maybe somebody with a tollway background from within the agency or someone from another toll agency in the country might just do a better job in this position? At $155,000 a year, it’s not like we are getting any bargain here. Surely somebody better qualified could have been found.)
— End political expense, in-fighting over leak in Des Plaines – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170118/discuss/170118794/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How McDonald’s changed America – SARAH COLLINS
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170119/NEWS07/170129999
— 1 in 5 tiny babies: This grim health metric has Chicago researchers worried – Fernando De Maio, Patricia O’Campo, David Ansell and Raj C. Shah
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170119/OPINION/170119847
— CTA buses rolling downhill – JUDITH RUIZ-BRANCH
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170114/ISSUE01/301079999/chicago-transit-authority-bus-ridership-on-the-decline
— America’s Great Working-Class Colleges – David Leonhardt  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes look down on the colleges that I earned degrees from: NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/opinion/sunday/americas-great-working-class-colleges.html

 

DNA INFO
— Sallie Mae Gave Students Expensive Loans It Knew Would Fail, Lisa Madigan Says – Josh McGhee
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170118/downtown/sallie-mae-sued-student-loan-abuse-lisa-madigan

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps rally in Rock Island.
http://www.qconline.com/news/local/dems-rally-we-have-so-much-at-stake/article_e5caab69-fc0d-5392-b54b-bffb522bcdfa.html

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Rauners and anti-Trumps say “Local Democrats take a stand against unfair labor standards.  The fight also calls for better health care and women’s rights.”
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-democrats-take-a-stand-against-unfair-labor-standards/642422759

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trumps.
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170118/unity-rally-set-for-saturday-on-old-capitol-plaza
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps glorify and praise Obama.
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170118/schoenburg-obamas-legacy-forever-tied-to-springfield

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Rauner talking to ‘superstar’ candidates for UI Board of Trustees – Scott Beatty  (DIERSEN: Who determines who the superstars are in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality?  Of course, it is those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.  What criteria do they use?)
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-01-18/rauner-talking-superstar-candidates-ui-board-trustees.html

 

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is skipping inauguration but will attend Women’s March on Washington.”
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/01/18/city/u-s-rep-jan-schakowsky-is-skipping-inauguration-but-will-attend-womens-march-on-washington/

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— College of DuPage Electoral Board hears candidate petition objections  1 candidate withdraws, board to rule on second candidate – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/01/17/college-of-dupage-electoral-board-hears-candidate-petition-objections/a8m7szp/
— Ribbon cutting officially opens new Wheaton ice rinks: 9 photos  Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti cuts the ribbon Jan. 14 at the Central Athletic Complex in Wheaton, officially opening two new rinks at the facility.
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/01/16/ribbon-cutting-officially-opens-new-wheaton-ice-rinks-9-photos/d64dyo1/

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Vacant Decatur Home Total Loss After Fire  (DIERSEN: How many homes are vacant in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois.  Why are they vacant?  If you had to sell your home, what price would you ask for it, how long do expect it would take to sell it, and what would you let it go for?)
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/vacant-decatur-home-total-loss-after-fire-01-19-2017

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: NPR sides with Madigan against Rauner, that is, NPR Illinois sides with Democrats against Republicans.
http://nprillinois.org/post/illinois-issues-check-facts-buying-king-madigan-storyline#stream/0

 

TAYLORVILLE DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Rauner Stands Behind Not Attending Inauguration.”
http://taylorvilledailynews.com/local-news/288301

 

BELOIT DAILY NEWS
— APPEALS COURT REJECTS CHICAGO GUN-RANGE RESTRICTIONS – AP
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/article/20170119/AP/301199972

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— New Trier HS To Parents: You’re Not Welcome
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/new-trier-hs-to-parents-youre-not-welcome

 

NORTHERN STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DeKalb encourages NIU students to smoke pot.
http://northernstar.info/city/council-lower-cannibals-fines/article_a7623c1e-de2f-11e6-b840-57c9cbbbebf7.html

 

MEDILL REPORTS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trumps.
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/thousands-rally-in-support-of-immigrant-refugee-rights/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TRIBUNE REPORTER’S LAST SOFTBALL QUESTION FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/tribune-reporters-last-softball-question-for-president-obama-.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner blasts basic child care service as “institutionalized brain damage”
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/19/rauner-blasts-basic-child-care-service-as-institutionalized-brain-damage/

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— A Conservative’s Guide To The Trump – Pence Inauguration
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/24926

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— After Civil Rights ‘Icon’ John Lewis Smears Trump, Democrats Launch Boycott of Inauguration – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2017/01/18/civil-rights-icon-john-lewis-smears-trump-democrats-launch-boycott-inauguration/

 

GOPUSA
— Michelle Obama’s Cult in the Media – Brent Bozell and Tim Graham
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19447
— Palin: Obama departure marks ‘end of an error’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19439
— Obama uses his final press conference to issue extraordinary warning to Trump
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19451

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump Will Undo 200 Obama Executive Orders – Todd Beamon
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Horowitz-Lou-Dobbs-Trump-Obama/2017/01/19/id/769286/

 

BREITBART
— Before and After Obama: 10 Signs of a Diminished America – JOHN HAYWARD
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/18/before-and-after-obama-10-signs-of-a-diminished-america/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— OBAMA THREATENS TO POUNCE ON TRUMP  Vows to jump off political sidelines if incoming president goes against ‘core values’ – CHELSEA SCHILLING
http://www.wnd.com/2017/01/obama-threatens-to-pounce-on-trump/

 

THE HILL
— Why Democrats fear a successful inaugural address from Trump – AARON KALL  (DIERSEN: Who does not want you to be successful?  The following do not want me to be successful: those who  a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.  Should I write a book about the aforesaid who live in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois?)
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/315009-the-only-thing-dems-have-to-fear-is-a-successful
— Trump team prepares dramatic cuts – ALEXANDER BOLTON  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government and they will continue to run the federal government under Trump. Those Democrats will use Trump’s cuts a) first, to get rid of federal employees who are Republican, if there are any left, b) second, they will get rid of federal employees who are White, male, non-veteran, and old, that is, over age 40, c) third, they will get rid of federal employees who are White, male, and/or non-veteran.)
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/314991-trump-team-prepares-dramatic-cuts

 

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps Blast Trump’s Twitting.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/commander-tweet-donald-trump-twitter-bully-pulpit-block/story?id=44854492
— Boy, 3, Dies in Department of Labor Day Care – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/boy-dies-department-labor-day-care-44852598

 

CNN
— Trump to tap Sonny Perdue for agriculture secretary – Jim Acosta and Jeremy Diamond
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/18/politics/donald-trump-sonny-perdue-for-agriculture-secretary/index.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Budget Nominee Did Not Pay Payroll Taxes for Employee – JENNIFER STEINHAUER  (DIERSEN: Are you an operative or a dupe for one of my critics/opponents?  How much are you being paid to harass me?  Is it at least $15 an hour?  Have payroll taxes been paid/)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/us/politics/mick-mulvaney-taxes.html
— How Donald Trump Can Change Conservatism – GEORGE HAWLEY  (DIERSEN: Anti-conservatives want Trump to get the Republican Party to dump its platform.  I should write a book about anti-conservatives in the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, etc. who want the Republican Party to dump its platform.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/opinion/how-donald-trump-can-change-conservatism.html
— Republican Men Say It’s a Better Time to Be a Woman Than a Man – Claire Cain Miller  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a woman in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a woman could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a woman in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted women in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a woman in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a woman in 1986, and g) that GAO should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a woman could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/17/upshot/republican-men-say-its-a-better-time-to-be-a-woman-than-a-man.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— In donated shoes and suit, a Trump supporter (from Illinois) comes to Washington – Justin Jouvenal
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/in-donated-shoes-and-suit-a-trump-supporter-comes-to-washington/2017/01/18/ccb691dc-d839-11e6-b8b2-cb5164beba6b_story.html
— Family has questions in death of 3-year-old boy at D.C. day-care center – Peter Hermann
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/family-has-questions-in-death-of-3-year-old-boy-at-dc-day-care-center/2017/01/18/9b227a76-ddae-11e6-ad42-f3375f271c9c_story.html
— Inauguration Day closures cause child care scramble – Michael Alison Chandler
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/inauguration-day-closures-cause-child-care-scramble/2017/01/18/4df5fe78-d9d8-11e6-b8b2-cb5164beba6b_story.html

 

USA TODAY
— Oracle sued by Labor Department for paying white men more – Jessica Guynn (DIERSEN: If you are a Democrat, a minority, a female, and/or younger, and if you want to get preference, apply to work for the federal government.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2017/01/18/oracle-lawsuit-labor-department-discrimination/96723084/
— JPMorgan paid dozens of women less than men: lawsuit – Laura Mandaro  (DIERSEN: If you are a Democrat, a minority, a female, and/or younger, and if you want to get preference, apply to work for the federal government.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/01/18/jpmorgan-paid-dozens-women-less-then-men-suit/96741782/

 

BLOOMBERG
— JPMorgan Hit With Pair of Bias Claims in Obama’s Final Hours – Andrew M Harris and Neil Weinberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-18/jpmorgan-says-it-has-settled-u-s-bias-suit-over-mortgages

 

ARIZONA CENTRAL
— Former day-care worker from Surprise gets 10 years in prison for child porn – Brianna Bradley
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/surprise/2017/01/18/former-day-care-worker-lawrence-amaral-gets-10-years-prison-child-porn/96711136/

 

AUSTON AMERICAN STATESMAN
— Florida Woman pulls a machete at a day care
http://www.statesman.com/news/national/florida-woman-pulls-machete-day-care/fN22Q6vD6wud9hxxVw5oEL/

 

LOMPOC RECORD
— Trial date set for Santa Maria day care provider accused of child abuse – Gina Kim
http://lompocrecord.com/trial-date-set-for-santa-maria-day-care-provider-accused/article_b26c4f70-4234-5f82-bb12-2d176e6c68b8.html

 

CHERRY HILL COURIER POST
— Feds: Moorestown day care violated ADA – Jim Walsh
http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2017/01/18/chesterbrook-academy-moorestown-down-syndrome/96741738/

 

LEHIGH VALLEY LIVE
— Deadly shooting at group home shakes peaceful N.J. community – Steve Novak
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/index.ssf/2017/01/shooting_shatters_peace_on_whi.html

 

WJLA
— 3-year-old boy chokes on food, dies in Department of Labor day care – Stephen Tschida
http://wjla.com/news/local/3-year-old-boy-chokes-dies-in-department-of-labor-day-care

 

WLKY LOUISVILLE
— Day care worker indicted, accused of shaking infant – Mark Vanderhoff
http://www.wlky.com/article/day-care-worker-accused-of-shaking-infant-indicted/8612623

 

WCPO CINCINNATI
— Complaint: Edgewood day care employee pushed children, yanked limbs, covered faces with blanket – Hillary Lake, Briana Harper
http://www.wcpo.com/news/crime/court-documents-edgewood-daycare-employee-pushed-children-yanked-limbs-covered-faces-with-blanket

 

DAILY BEAST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Dark Days Ahead—What to Expect From President Trump  Based on my almost three decades of Trump watching, here is some of what to expect in the days ahead.”
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/01/19/dark-days-ahead-what-to-expect-from-president-trump.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump Cabinet First With No Latinos Since Reagan.”
http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2017/01/19/trump-cabinet-first-with-no-latinos-since-reagan.html

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trumps.
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/when-it-comes-to-inaugural-crowds-does-size-matter

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— EEOC lays out how federal agencies should respond to discrimination complaints – Terry Wing  (DIERSEN: In 1971, Oldsmobile settled an EEOC complaint by agreeing to stop hiring Whites.  That resulted in a) Oldsmobile withdrawing a job offer that I had accepted, b) Firestone Stores firing me for accepting that offer, and c) my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
http://federalnewsradio.com/federal-headlines/2017/01/eeoc-lays-out-how-agencies-should-respond-to-discrimination-complaints/

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “If Trump Wants to Top Obama, He’ll Need to Get the Dow to 50,000.”
http://time.com/money/4636241/stock-market-investments-presidents-obama/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Even as the media lavishes praise on President Obama’s legacy, voters strongly believe his successor will wipe out most of the changes made during the Obama years.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/january_2017/83_say_trump_likely_to_erase_most_of_obama_s_achievements

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.