January 6 Morning Edition

ABC7
— DC rally: Protesters backing Trump roll into Washington as Congress votes to affirm Biden’s 2020 election victory – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/protesters-backing-trump-roll-into-dc-to-cheer-him-on/9405310/
— Congress set to confirm Joe Biden’s electoral win over President Trump – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/congress-join-session-confirm-electoral-college-president-elect-joe-biden-president-donald-trump/9399420/
— Raphael Warnock calls his projected election win in Georgia a ‘historic moment’ – Quinn Scanlan
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/raphael-warnock-calls-his-projected-election-win-a-historic-moment/9405735/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Former Naperville City Council member David Wentz, a longtime community volunteer, dies at 57 – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-david-wentz-death-st-0106-20210105-qzxrrynzrve67jd3btmbon4n3q-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans. Democrats see the following as being their soldiers in their army: those who are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. The Democrats believe that the majority of the following will help them get rid of Republicans once and for all: criminals, Trump-haters, liberals, moderates, America-haters, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, citizens of foreign countries, minorities, females, young people, LGBTQers, non-married people, those who have less money than others, those who have more money than others, non-gun owners, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/1/5/22214960/trump-election-congress-senate-electoral-votes-challenge-rally-washington-confederacy

DAILY HERALD
— HARDCOPY EDITORIAL TITLE: Our precious democracy When Congress convenes to accept electoral votes, it has duty to embrace the will of the people.
(DIERSEN: According to Democrats, the “will of the people” is to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, 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. Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs have no problem with that.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20210105/editorial-the-democracy-that-is-at-stake-in-congress-wednesday

WGN RADIO
— Trump says he’ll ‘fight like hell’ to hold on to presidency –
AP (DIERSEN: I did not “fight like hell” to hold on to my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster jobs, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, or American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership. I should write a book about why I concluded it was not worth the effort. Too many in the aforesaid organizations reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, immigration, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. Too many in the aforesaid organizations despise/hate those who share my demographics.)
https://wgnradio.com/news/trump-says-hell-fight-like-hell-to-hold-on-to-presidency/

WBEZ
— Less Than One-Third Of COVID-19 Vaccines Shipped To Chicago Have Gone to City Residents – Becky Vevea
https://www.wbez.org/stories/less-than-one-third-of-covid-19-vaccines-shipped-to-chicago-have-gone-to-city-residents/0fa6c805-62c8-46fa-b4d2-0153edcc3cac

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 344 COVID-19 cases Tuesday, no deaths, region’s positivity rate decreases to 10.1% – Joshua Welge
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/coronavirus/2021/01/06/dupage-county-reports-344-covid-19-cases-tuesday-no-deaths-regions-positivity-rate-decreases-to-101/

FOX ILLINOIS
— ‘Save America March’ rally draws thousands on day two of demonstrations in DC
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/save-america-march-rally-draws-thousands-on-day-two-of-demonstrations-in-dc

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Republican Darren Bailey, who will be sworn into the state Senate next week, lashed out at Congressman Adam Kinzinger for criticizing President Donald Trump. “We got a sitting Illinois congressman, a Republican, that just wants to constantly drop kick Trump. Stupid,” Bailey said during his latest Facebook video talking to constituents about elected officials that should be booted from office. “Adam Kinzinger up north, calls himself a Republican. No, he’s a Democrat. Get him out of office.” Bailey included the comment “Stand down!” Kinzinger’s spokeswoman, Maura Gillespie, responded: “As the Congressman has said, this is a moment in our history that requires action. It requires a moral compass and genuine leadership. Congressman Kinzinger has chosen to lead without fear of the consequences and without concern for his political career.” Gillespie continued: “Our democracy and our country’s moral fiber are more important than appeasing the conspiracy theorists in this country or feeding into the misinformation campaigns we’re seeing all day on social media. Congressman Kinzinger is going to lead by doing the right thing, no matter the cost.” Get used to this heated exchange, folks. Kinzinger and Bailey are both considering a run for governor in 2022. The GOP primary is 14 months away. The two Republicans’ views on the world are indicative of the deep divisions within the party in Illinois and Washington, especially as Trump and his loyalists mount a last-ditch plan today to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Trump gave the Republican party new energy and momentum — and fresh issues to divide themselves over.- Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2021/01/06/pack-extra-underwear-dems-notch-win-in-georgia-getting-a-glimpse-of-2022-pfleger-bombshell-491306

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois House minority leader requests temporary parliamentarian during uncertain Speaker race – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-house-minority-leader-requests-temporary-parliamentarian-during-uncertain-speaker-race/article_cd1726ee-4f97-11eb-be12-bf9cc060db4c.html
— Pritzker files new emergency rule to continue mask, social distancing mandates in Illinois – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/pritzker-files-new-emergency-rule-to-continue-mask-social-distancing-mandates-in-illinois/article_f5a7df22-4f8d-11eb-bbb8-6f1bae0dc272.html

WIREPOINTS
— The sweet smell of federal bailouts for Illinois, Chicago and other broke states and cities came quickly last night – Quicktake
https://wirepoints.org/the-sweet-smell-of-a-federal-bailout-for-illinois-and-other-broke-states-came-quickly-last-night-quicktake/

FOX NEWS
— Gutfeld on CNN tearing into Trump supporters. It seems like CNN will believe anything and call it news. – Greg Gutfeld
(DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters a) want the Illinois Republican Party to get rid of the 2,446,891 in Illinois who voted for Trump, b) want the DuPage County Republican Central Committee to get rid of the 193,611 in DuPage County who voted for Trump, c) want the Milton Township Republican Organization to get rid of the 20,080 in Milton Township who voted for Trump, and d) want me to get rid of the 157 in my precinct who voted for Trump.)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/cnn-trump-supporters-greg-gutfeld
— House Dem posts legislative wish list while awaiting Georgia Senate results. New Hampshire Rep. Pappas lists $2,000 stimulus and DREAM Act as possibilities. – Ronn Blitzer
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-dem-posts-legislative-wish-list-while-awaiting-georgia-senate-results

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— Will the Real Racists in America Raise Their Hands? – Star Parker
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.snappages.site/blog/2021/01/05/will-the-real-racists-in-america-raise-their-hands

BLAZE
— Study finds Americans are leaving Democrat-run states in throngs and heading for Republican ones – Phil Shivers
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about all the many things that politicians have done to drive Republicans out of Illinois, out of DuPage County, out of DuPage County’s 4th District, out of Milton Township, out of Wheaton, out of Wheaton’s West District, and out of my precinct. Those politicians reject the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/americans-leaving-democratic-states
— Trump supporters clash with police in DC protest ahead of Wednesday’s planned rally. Officers deployed pepper spray and protesters disavowed their support of law enforcement. – Breck Dumas
https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-supporters-clash-with-police-in-dc-protest

NEWSMAX
— Poll: Nearly One-Third of Voters Consider Trump Legitimate Winner – Brian Trusdell
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/poll-trump-biden-polls/2021/01/05/id/1004424/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Of 1,200 people surveyed nationally via online or text message Jan. 2-3, 31% viewed Trump as the winner, 59% considered Joe Biden the winner and 10% were not sure, Justthenews reported. By party, 64% of Republicans saw Trump as the victor while 93% of Democrats saw Biden as the winner.)

DAILY WIRE
— ‘A Big Stretch’: MLK Jr.’s Niece Blasts Kamala Harris For Plagiarizing Uncle, Says ‘She’s Nothing Like’ Him “Kamala believes that it’s okay to abort babies up to nine months.” – Jon Brown
https://www.dailywire.com/news/a-big-stretch-mlk-jr-s-niece-blasts-kamala-harris-for-plagiarizing-uncle-says-she-has-nothing-in-common-with-him
— Leftists Call For Radical Legislation After Warnock Projected Win: End Filibuster, Pack The Courts – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/leftists-call-for-radical-legislation-after-warnock-projected-win

ONE NEWS NOW
— Conservativism perceived as a danger – Bob Kellogg
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about the following who have worked the hardest to get rid of conservatives, that is, to destroy the Republican Party during the last 20 years: present/past leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc.)
https://onenewsnow.com/education/2021/01/06/conservativism-perceived-as-a-danger

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Trump era bows out with scorched-earth drama in divided GOP.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/532806-trump-era-bows-out-with-scorched-earth-drama-in-divided-gop

CNN
— Here’s how Georgia’s changing demographics could affect runoffs
(DIERSEN: If potential homebuyers ask realtors about political trends in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county district, in your county, and in Illinois, what would they say? What percent of those who bought homes in the aforesaid political jurisdictions during the last 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50+ years have been Democrats? When Democrats move in, poverty and crime increase.)
https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2021/01/05/georgia-changing-demographics-john-king-magic-wall-ga-runoff-elex-night-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/top-news-videos/

NBC NEWS
— D.C. Police make several arrests ahead of major pro-Trump election protest. Protesters remained out in the street well into the night, with videos on social media showing some clashing with police. – Allan Smith
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/dc-police-make-several-arrests-ahead-major-pro-trump-election-n1252938
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Trump and Senate GOP’s Electoral College vote objections betray conservative legal thought.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/trump-senate-gop-s-electoral-college-vote-objections-betray-conservative-ncna1252927

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Can’t Hurt You. But He Is Destroying Us. My fellow Republicans, there is power in standing up to the rank corruptions of a demagogue.” How strongly will Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO leaders of Republican organizations use Trump’s problems to drive conservatives out of the Republican Party once and for all, that is, to destroy the Republican Party?
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/06/opinion/jeff-flake-trump-republicans.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Justice Dept. Seeks to Pare Back Civil Rights Protections for Minorities.” How soon, if not already, will employers officially announce that they will employ only members of protected groups? How soon, if not already, will organizations officially announce that they will allow only members of protected groups to be members? How soon, if not already, will municipalities, townships, counties, states, and countries officially announce that they will allow only members of protected groups to reside there? Protected groups include those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, disabled, veteran, citizens of foreign countries, Trump-haters, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, liberal, low-income, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, and those who lack education, lack job skills, lack job experience, have financial problems, have health problems, and/or have other problems.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/05/us/politics/justice-department-disparate-impact.html
— Vietnam Imprisons 3 Journalists Amid Broader Attack on Speech. The sentences are the latest crackdown on dissent in the one-party state, as the ruling Communist Party prepares for an important political conclave. – Mike Ives
(DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want me to be imprisoned for including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/05/world/asia/vietnam-journalists-prison-sentence.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Georgia runoff live updates and results: Warnock wins, Ossoff leads Perdue with U.S. Senate control at stake – John Wagner and Brittany Shammas
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/06/georgia-senate-election-results-live-updates/
— Going deeper with diversity and inclusion
(DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans. AA, Diversity, and Inclusion promote hatred against 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.washingtonpost.com/brand-studio/wp/2021/01/05/feature/going-deeper-with-diversity-and-inclusion/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Trump administration seeks to undo decades-long rules on discrimination.” How soon, if not already, will employers officially announce that they will employ only members of protected groups? How soon, if not already, will organizations officially announce that they will allow only members of protected groups to be members? How soon, if not already, will municipalities, townships, counties, states, and countries officially announce that they will allow only members of protected groups to reside there? Protected groups include those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, disabled, veteran, citizens of foreign countries, Trump-haters, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, liberal, low-income, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, and those who lack education, lack job skills, lack job experience, have financial problems, have health problems, and/or have other problems.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/civil-rights-act-disparate-impact-discrimination/2021/01/05/4f57001a-4fc1-11eb-bda4-615aaefd0555_story.html

USA TODAY
— Ted Cruz and other Republican senators: We intend to reject electors from disputed states
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/todaysdebate/2021/01/05/ted-cruz-we-reject-electors-disputed-states-editorials-debates/6556675002/
— Trump’s judicial appointments will impact LGBTQ rights far beyond presidency, group says – Kristine Phillips
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/05/trump-judges-impact-lgbtq-rights-years-lambda-legal-says/4099483001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Gender-Neutral Language Is More Than a Word Game. Democratic speech police demand not only tolerance but endorsement of the progressive agenda. – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/gender-neutral-language-is-more-than-a-word-game-11609887957
— Hong Kong Police Arrest 53 Opposition Figures Over Alleged Subversion – Natasha Khan
(DIERSEN: How soon will Democrats arrest those who do not promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kong-police-arrest-dozens-of-opposition-politicians-over-alleged-subversion-11609895177
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Trump Supporters Again Protest in D.C. to Dispute Election Defeat. Demonstrators—including conspiracy theorists and extremist groups—gather in U.S. capital for third time since November vote.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-supporters-again-plan-protests-in-d-c-to-dispute-election-results-11609880570
— Trump Allies in Congress Challenge Biden’s Election Win. In a joint session, some GOP lawmakers make last-ditch attempt to throw out some states’ results to secure second term for Trump – Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-allies-in-congress-challenge-bidens-election-win-11609929001
— Google Employees Form Union to Push for Changes. The move, rare for Silicon Valley, comes amid growing activism in the sector. – Sarah E. Needleman
(DIERSEN: GAO did not unionize until 2007. If GAO had been unionized in 1997 when my Democrat superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer,” I might still be a GAO employee.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-employees-form-union-to-push-for-changes-11609782619
— ‘The Tyranny of Merit’ Review: The Cream Also Rises. The meritocratic ideal makes elites arrogant and threatens communal solidarity. Identity-based policies make the problem worse. – Barton Swaim
(DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, because of discrimination against minorities and because of discrimination against females, if I had been a minority or a female, a) UIC, NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT would not have admitted me in 1966, 1969, 1972, 1976, and 1992 respectively, b) the Post Office, Firestone Stores, Oldsmobile, IRS, and GAO would not have offered me jobs in 1966, 1970, 1971, 1971, and 1980 respectively, c) I would not have passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt in 1979 and 1981 respectively, d) IRS would not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974 and GAO would not have promoted me in 1986, and e) I would not have become a licensed CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor, or Forensic Accountant in 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997 respectively.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-tyranny-of-merit-review-the-cream-also-rises-11609887858
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to those who blame all of Trump’s problems on Trump?
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-threw-it-away-11609887740

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Final Act in Trump’s Defeat Pits Republicans Against Republicans.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-06/final-act-in-trump-s-defeat-pits-republicans-against-republicans

FORBES
— Old Meets New: Google Employees Just Formed A Union. – Agnes Uhereczky
(DIERSEN: GAO did not unionize until 2007. If GAO had been unionized in 1997 when my Democrat superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer,” I might still be a GAO employee.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/agnesuhereczky/2021/01/06/old-meets-new-google-employees-just-formed-a-union/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Admin Reportedly Proposes Staggering Rollback Of Civil Rights Protections.” How soon, if not already, will employers officially announce that they will employ only members of protected groups? How soon, if not already, will organizations officially announce that they will allow only members of protected groups to be members? How soon, if not already, will municipalities, townships, counties, states, and countries officially announce that they will allow only members of protected groups to reside there? Protected groups include those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, disabled, veteran, citizens of foreign countries, Trump-haters, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, liberal, low-income, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, and those who lack education, lack job skills, lack job experience, have financial problems, have health problems, and/or have other problems.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelsandler/2021/01/05/trump-admin-reportedly-proposes-staggering-rollback-of-civil-rights-protections/

CBS ALBANY
— Albany hosts sixth of seven police reform Zoom meetings
(DIERSEN: If I was still the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, the organizations would be continuing to hold monthly meetings via Zoom.)
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/albany-hosts-sixth-of-seven-police-reform-zoom-meetings

GALION INQUIRER
— Remote access to meetings is not ideal – Olivia Herken
(DIERSEN: If I was still the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, the organizations would be continuing to hold monthly meetings via Zoom.)
https://www.galioninquirer.com/opinion/60596/remote-access-to-meetings-is-not-ideal

SAVANNA MORNING NEWS
— As phone, Zoom calls become the norm, having good etiquette is paramount – Lydia Ramsey
(DIERSEN: If I was still the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, the organizations would be continuing to hold monthly meetings via Zoom.)
https://www.savannahnow.com/story/business/2021/01/06/phone-zoom-calls-become-norm-having-good-etiquette-paramount/4139502001/

LADDER
— When to fire a bad hire? Here is a step-by-step guide – Meredith Schneider
(DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. I was a bad hire a) because I refused to become a Democrat and b) because I refused to help my Democrat superiors get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/when-to-fire-a-bad-hire-here-is-a-step-by-step-guide
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Nobody wants to be the person that is in charge of firing employees. And yet, someone has to do it and at some point, it might be you. Unfortunately, in the last several months especially, this economy has seen an uptick in firings and dismal because of financial circumstances beyond employees’ control. We’ve gotten used to uncomfortable conversations, unemployment, repetitive job searches, and remote opportunities and obstacles we never would have dreamt of before. When should you consider firing employees? But sometimes, firing isn’t about financial loss or having to lay off members of the staff for growth opportunities. Sometimes it’s about the employee’s performance, or finding out that they aren’t necessarily a good fit for your staff. So, what identifies a bad hire? Here are a few ways to pinpoint when an employee or new hire isn’t going to pan out.)

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Agencies Are Generally Complying With Trump Diversity Training Changes, Watchdogs Find – Courtney Bublé
(DIERSEN: Democrats use diversity training to get rid of Republicans. Diversity training promotes hatred against 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.govexec.com/oversight/2021/01/agencies-are-generally-complying-trump-diversity-training-changes-watchdogs-find/171183/

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— Antitrust Actions Against Facebook and Google May Help Level the Playing Field – Michael Shapiro
(DIERSEN: Who competes against you any why? I should write a book about those who compete against me and why they do that. They do not want me to promote the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. They want me to glorify and praise them, to pander to them, to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, and/or to give them money. They blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/antitrust-actions-against-facebook-and-google-may-help-level-the-playing-field,183461

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ activists force LGBTQ elected/appointed officials to promote LGBTQ, that is, to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/01/party-boy-former-gop-congressman-aaron-schock-becomes-latest-covidiot-shamed-online/

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.