January 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Growing number of Republican senators oppose Trump’s impeachment trial – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/growing-number-of-gop-senators-oppose-impeachment-trial/9966294/
— Chicago weekend gun violence leaves at least 24 shot, 5 killed across city
https://abc7chicago.com/24-shot-5-fatally-in-weekend-gun-violence-/9961858/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports 3,292 New Coronavirus Cases, 40 Additional Deaths Sunday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-3292-new-coronavirus-cases-40-additional-deaths-sunday/2421391/
— CTU Educators Vote Against Returning For In-Person Instruction, CPS Pushes Start Date
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/ctu-educators-vote-against-returning-for-in-person-instruction/2421409/

CBS2
— Judge Modifies Bond For Kyle Rittenhouse To Prohibit Him From Associating With White Supremacists, Consuming Alcohol
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/01/24/judge-modifies-bond-for-kyle-rittenhouse-to-prohibit-him-from-associating-with-white-supremacists-consuming-alcohol/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Some worry process to pick senator replacement on North Side ‘leaves behind the voters’ Indivisible IL-9, a North Side group, said the process of picking who will serve out the remaining two years in Sen. Heather Steans’ term “leaves behind the voters.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1/24/22247627/state-senator-heather-steans-replacement-north-side-group-leaves-behind-the-voters

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrat minorities, non-Christians, women, and younger people blame Republican Whites, Christians, men, and older people for their problems.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210123/group-launches-task-force-to-address-systemic-racism

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Anti-police or simple justice? Controversial bill on governor’s desk – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-anti-police-or-simple-justice-controversial-bill-on-governors-desk/article_04eb11b9-b842-5d13-a9eb-4b0d4db945a5.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Sheriffs’ Take on the New Criminal Reform Bill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/24/sheriffs-take-on-the-new-criminal-reform-bill/
— No News from Biden Administration regarding Future of Detainees in McHenry County Jail
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/24/no-news-from-biden-administration-regarding-future-of-detainees-in-mchenry-county-jail/
— Coronavirus Vaccinations Lowest in McHenry County – Map Showing Most Illinois Counties
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/01/24/coronavirus-vaccinations-lowest-in-mchenry-county/

FOX NEWS
— Flashback: Nancy Pelosi praised unionists storming Wisconsin State Capitol. ‘Democrats were for occupying capitols before they were against it,’ Fox News contributor writes. – Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nancy-pelosi-praised-unionists-wisconsin-state-capitol
— Rubio: Trump impeachment trial is ‘stupid,’ ‘bad for the country’ – Evie Fordham
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-impeachment-trial-rubio-senate-republicans
— Mexican leader says Biden offers $4B for Central America. Mexico has stopped recent attempts by caravans of Central American migrants to cross Mexico. AP
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/mexican-leader-says-biden-offers-4b-for-central-america

AMERICAN THINKER
— ‘Moving on from President Trump’ is a Failing Strategy for the GOP – Laureen Lipsky
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/01/moving_on_from_president_trump_is_a_failing_strategy_for_the_gop.html
— Cancel Culture Intensifies – Michael Curtis
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/01/cancel_culture_intensifies.html
— Biden’s Presidency of Disunity – Shane Burke
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/01/bidens_presidency_of_disunity.html
— Obey, America, for Your Own Good! – J.B. Shurk
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/01/obey_america_for_your_own_good.html
— Joe Biden signs whatever’s put in front of him – Steve Feinstein
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/01/joe_biden_signs_whatevers_put_in_front_of_him.html
— Why do such incompetent people so often get to be leaders over others? – Robert Arvay
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/01/why_do_such_incompetent_people_so_often_get_to_be_leaders_over_others.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Trump Offers to Let National Guard Stay at the Trump Hotel D.C. After Parking Garage Outrage – Debra Heine
https://amgreatness.com/2021/01/22/trump-offers-to-let-national-guard-stay-at-the-trump-hotel-d-c-after-parking-garage-outrage/

BREITBART
— Joe Biden to Mexico: We’ll Cut Migration by Raising Migration – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2021/01/24/joe-biden-mexico-well-cut-migration-raising-migration/
— Christie: ‘Shameful’ Republicans Keep Pushing Election Lies to Score ‘Political Points’ with Trump Base – PAM KEY
(DIERSEN: Will Christie take the lead in driving Trump-supporters out of the Republican Party? Will Christie take the lead in destroying the Republican Party? 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/01/24/christie-shameful-republicans-keep-pushing-election-lies-to-score-political-points-with-trump-base/
— Ted Cruz Hammers ‘Moron’ Seth Rogen: Your Side Shuts Down Business, Oppresses Faith, Censors Speech, Cancels Those Who Disagree – DAVID NG
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2021/01/24/ted-cruz-hammers-moron-seth-rogen-your-side-shuts-down-business-oppresses-faith-censors-speech-cancels-those-who-disagree/
— Rand Paul to Stephanopoulos: You Are Not a Journalist — You Are a Liberal Saying ‘Republican Are Liars’ – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/01/24/rand-paul-to-stephanopoulos-you-are-not-a-journalist-you-are-a-liberal-saying-republican-are-liars/
— Romney: Trump’s Impeachment Is Important to Bring ‘Unity in Our Country’ – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/01/24/romney-trumps-impeachment-is-important-to-bring-unity-in-our-country/
— New York Times Slammed for Labeling Joe Biden as ‘Most Religious’ President – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2021/01/24/new-york-times-slammed-labeling-biden-most-religious-president/

CBN NEWS
— The Left Flirts with Detaining Undesirables and Deprogramming Trumpers, Just Like Communist China – Gary Lane
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2021/january/commentary-the-left-flirts-with-detaining-undesirables-and-deprogramming-trumpers-just-like-communist-china

TOWNHALL
— Hundreds of National Guard Troops Test Positive for COVID – Cortney O’Brien
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2021/01/23/national-guard-troops-test-positive-for-covid-n2583576

PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS
— The Media Destroyed America
https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/2021/01/24/the-media-destroyed-america/
— America’s Demise Is Near At Hand
https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/2021/01/18/america-r-i-p-2/
— Teaching Black Americans to Hate White Americans Has Consequences
https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/2021/01/01/teaching-black-americans-to-hate-white-americans-has-consequences/

EPOCH TIMES
— Migrants Increasing at ‘Concerning Rate’ on Southern Border, Says CBP Agent – TERRI WU
https://www.theepochtimes.com/migrants-increase-at-concerning-rate-on-southern-border_3667976.html
— Republican Senator: Canceling Keystone XL Means Oil Goes to China, Other Countries, or Less Safe Rail – IVAN PENTCHOUKOV
https://www.theepochtimes.com/republican-senator-cancelling-keystone-means-oil-goes-to-china-other-countries-or-less-safe-rail_3668876.html

THE HILL
— Five examples of media’s sycophancy for Biden on inauguration week – JOE CONCHA
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/535584-five-examples-of-medias-sycophancy-for-biden-on-inauguration-week
— Lawmakers move to oust extremists from military – ELLEN MITCHELL
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, Independents and Independent plants, and RINOs frame Republicans as being domestic violent extremists. They especially frame Republicans who are law enforcement officers, veterans, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, 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. That is why ever-increasingly, Republicans are buying firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.)
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/535503-lawmakers-move-to-oust-extremists-from-military

CNN
— Trump adviser says former President not currently considering launching a third party – Jim Acosta and Paul LeBlanc
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/24/politics/trump-republican-party/index.html

NBC NEWS
— Tech flight: Why Silicon Valley is heading to Miami and Austin, Texas. The desire for cheaper expenses and to avoid costly local laws drives business relocations. – Cyrus Farivar
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/tech-flight-why-silicon-valley-heading-miami-austin-texas-n1255330

MSNBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Riddled with ‘bad-faith arguments’, Trump’s 1776 Commission aimed to refute teachings on American racism.”
https://www.msnbc.com/politicsnation/watch/gotcha-riddled-with-bad-faith-arguments-trump-s-1776-commission-aimed-to-refute-teachings-on-american-racism-99948613890

REUTERS
— Trump’s coming impeachment trial aggravates rift among Republicans – Susan Cornwell
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want even more ammunition to use to get rid of Trump-supporters once and for all. 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 20,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump.)
https://wtvbam.com/2021/01/24/trumps-coming-impeachment-trial-aggravates-rift-among-republicans/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Wants Back on Facebook. This Star-Studded Jury Might Let Him. A new kind of corporate supercourt is looking for legitimacy.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/24/business/media/trump-facebook-oversight-board.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump made 30,573 false or misleading claims as president. Nearly half came in his final year.” My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes dislike many, if not most, if not virtually all, if not all of the articles that I have included links to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters since 2000, including the 390,624 articles that I have included links to since 2004. It would be great if they would get together, maybe in the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall, go through all the articles, and identify the top 10, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, or more articles that they dislike the most. I expect that many of the most disliked articles are posted on certain websites and/or were written by certain authors.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/how-fact-checker-tracked-trump-claims/2021/01/23/ad04b69a-5c1d-11eb-a976-bad6431e03e2_story.html

USA TODAY
— Rand Paul won’t say election not stolen – Matthew Brown
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/24/live-politics-updates-trump-impeachment-joe-biden/6692511002/

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/joe-biden-immigration-citizenship-philadelphia-20210124.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Facebook and Amazon Boosted Lobbying Spending in 2020. The tech giants led all other companies in federal lobbying expenditure last year, reports show. – Ryan Tracy, Chad Day and Anthony DeBarros
(DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-and-amazon-boosted-lobbying-spending-in-2020-11611500400

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.