June 19 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Rauner Campaign Fires Back at Emanuel After New TV Ad Criticism – James Neveau
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rauner-campaign-fires-back-after-emanuels-criticism-of-new-tv-ad-429281433.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— At least 7 dead, 50 wounded in weekend shootings
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/13-people-shot-in-chicago-during-first-12-hours-of-weekend/
— Online health portal, ‘done quickly,’ gives Illinois headaches – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/online-health-portal-done-quickly-gives-illinois-headaches/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Roadwork already slowing down over state budget impasse – Mary Wisniewski
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-illinois-budget-roads-getting-around-0619-20170619-column.html
— Taking the temperature of Chicago’s Pride Parade in era of Trump – James Steinbauer  (DIERSEN: From what I see, if you do not a) promote LGBTQ activity and b) badmouth Trump, you are or will be viciously marginalized a) by those who promote LGBTQ activity and b) by those who are anti-Trump..)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-pride-parade-preview-20170618-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In Los Angeles, the city’s decades-old pride parade was replaced with a “resist march,” and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., led chants to impeach the president. “There are so many issues on the front burner right now, and I think you’ll see that reflected,” said Richard Pfeiffer, Chicago’s Pride Parade coordinator. “Since the change in Washington in November, LGBT people and others have been marginalized verbally and in other ways. There’s anger over that.” Pfeiffer said more than 250,000 people are expected along the parade route, and nearly 1 million could move in and out of the area surrounding the parade throughout the day.)
— If Foxx listened to mentor’s advice, she might not be state’s attorney – Hal Dardick  (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of my IRS mentor after he promoted me in 1974.  My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of my GAO mentor after he promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-morning-spin-monday-edition-20170616-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Online health portal, ‘done quickly,’ gives Illinois headaches – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170618/news/306189958/
— Marvin Meyer of Oak Forest faces hate crime after message to Muslim group – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170618/news/306189945/
— Teens learn self-defense at Schaumburg library
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170618/teens-learn-self-defense-at-schaumburg-library
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Naperville attorney’s stance against hate crimes set to become state law – Marie Wilson  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries talk and act like they hate individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170619/naperville-attorneys-stance-against-hate-crimes-set-to-become-state-law
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A hate crime is defined as one committed because of a bias against someone in a Constitutionally-protected class because of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability, physical or mental status, or national origin.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page top of fold editorial with a big color picture unethically made to look like a news article, the Daily Herald promotes LGBTQ activity big time.
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170619/fired-after-revealing-gay-marriage-plans-music-director-helps-launch-new-faith-venture
— Anti-Israel graffiti spray painted at Jewish deli in Naperville – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170619/anti-israel-graffiti-spray-painted-at-jewish-deli-in-naperville

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Will this week’s special session accomplish anything? – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170618/will-this-weeks-special-session-accomplish-anything
— Opinions split about likelihood of special session success – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170618/opinions-split-about-likelihood-of-special-session-success

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Freeze on gambling: In or out? – Natalie Wickman
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-06-19/freeze-gambling-or-out.html

 

WSIL TV
— Indiana Christian school at center of LGBT voucher debate – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35692963/indiana-christian-school-at-center-of-lgbt-voucher-debate

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Why voters can’t tune out next state election – Editorial  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want everyone to “tune out” everything EXCEPT WHAT THEY SAY.)
http://www.qconline.com/editorials/editorial-why-voters-can-t-tune-out-next-state-election/article_a09da4ab-ad4c-5cf0-86ce-791ebf684c78.html

 

THE JOURNAL
— Quality Of Education Shouldn’t Depend On Zip Code – Gabe Springer, Hillsboro  (DIERSEN: Property owners in my precinct, in the 60189 zip code, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County pay much higher property taxes to get “quality education.”)
http://www.thejournal-news.net/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/quality-of-education-shouldn-t-depend-on-zip-code/article_5434bbb0-5491-11e7-b045-276f705706f8.html

 

WSIL TV
— Liberal groups focus on Ivanka Trump – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35692929/liberal-groups-focus-on-ivanka-trump

 

SOUTH COOK NEWS
— U.S. reps join Rauner at ‘Cocktails’ fundraiser in Rosemont – Caitlin Nordahl
http://southcooknews.com/stories/511128334-u-s-reps-join-rauner-at-cocktails-fundraiser-in-rosemont

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Naperville builder argues that home repair tax goes against people’s will – Glenn Minnis  (DIERSEN: Since our home was built in 1984, my wife and I have spent many thousands of dollars on repairs and improvements including foundation repairs, lot drainage repairs, finishing the basement, installing a whole-house natural-gas backup generator, installing security systems, and replacing the roof, furnace and central air, garage doors, kitchen appliances, kitchen countertops and floor, water heater, deck, etc.)
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511124770-naperville-builder-argues-that-home-repair-tax-goes-against-people-s-will
— Tax measure described as potential fatal blow to ailing laundry industry – Giovanni Whaley
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511121520-tax-measure-described-as-potential-fatal-blow-to-ailing-laundry-industry

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER/INGOLD: A POUND OF PREVENTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/thorneringold-a-pound-of-prevention-.html

 

GOPUSA
— After Scalise shooting, Congress wants to pack heat
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25957
— College ‘safe spaces’ not for conservative students
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25877
— Texas companies tie worker shortages to deportation fears  (DIERSEN: If you are employed, what percent of your superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates are illegals?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25952

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— RADICAL LEFT WILL GET MORE VIOLENT  Gina Loudon declares, ‘Decades of demonizing conservatives has paid off’
http://www.wnd.com/2017/06/radical-left-will-get-more-violent/

 

FOX NEWS
— Congressman Rodney Davis Who Survived Shooting: Gunman Turned His Religion Into Politics
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/06/18/congressman-survived-shooting-rodney-davis-gunman-turned-religion-politics

 

THE BLAZE
— Disturbing number of colleges offering ‘social justice’ degrees — crazy socialist courses included – Justin Haskins (DIERSEN: From what I see, to promote “social justice” is to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/18/disturbing-number-of-colleges-offering-social-justice-degrees-crazy-socialist-courses-included/
— This latest LGBT controversy proves activists aren’t really interested in tolerance – Jon Street
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/18/this-latest-lgbt-controversy-proves-activists-arent-really-interested-in-tolerance/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Republicans Delude Themselves With Demands For More Civility – Scott Greer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/18/republicans-get-duped-into-believing-civility-can-be-restored/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— How We Became Bitter Political Enemies – EMILY BADGER and NIRAJ CHOKSHI
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/15/upshot/how-we-became-bitter-political-enemies.html
— A Newsroom and a Lifeline: Univision’s Urgent Sense of Purpose  The Spanish-language network is a striking example of a news organization
that is meeting the needs of a frightened and information-famished audience. – JIM RUTENBERG  (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails bring to your attention articles that members of the following groups do not want you to see: anti-Trump, 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 (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/18/business/media/a-newsroom-and-a-lifeline-univisions-urgent-sense-of-purpose.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Zuckerberg’s Opiate for the Masses  If we get ‘universal basic income,’ the millennials will never leave our basements. – Andy Kessler
https://www.wsj.com/articles/zuckerbergs-opiate-for-the-masses-1497821885
— Advertisers Try to Avoid the Web’s Dark Side, From Fake News to Extremist Videos  Marketers are reevaluating their approach to automated ad-buying and demanding more accountability – Suzanne Vranica
https://www.wsj.com/articles/advertisers-try-to-avoid-the-webs-dark-side-from-fake-news-to-extremist-videos-1497778201
— Europe’s Elites Seem Determined to Commit Suicide by ‘Diversity’ – Douglas Murray
https://www.wsj.com/articles/europes-elites-seem-determined-to-commit-suicide-by-diversity-1497821665

 

INC.
— Want to Be More Productive? Break This 9 Toxic Habits  When it comes to productivity, the little things make all the difference. Quit sabotaging yourself with these bad habits. – Travis Bradberry  (DIERSEN: How productive are you?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that they are infinitely more productive than I am.  They hint/imply/argue/shout that they, or anyone who they manipulate/dominate, could put together GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and send them out in a small faction of the time that it takes me.)
https://www.inc.com/travis-bradberry/9-bad-habits-you-must-break-to-be-more-productive_1.html

 

INC
— How to Ask For a Raise: The 1 Strategy Guaranteed to Work  Want to ask your boss for a raise? Then you definitely should — but only if you take the right approach to asking for an increase in pay. – Jeff Haden (DIERSEN: In the federal government, all employees get COLAs and virtually all employees get step increases.  But when it comes to promotions, with only rare exceptions, those far up the ladder from your immediate supervisor determine who gets promoted.)
https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-the-1-strategy-guaranteed-to-work.html
— Breaking These 11 Bad Habits Will Make You a Lot Happier  We all have bad habits, but some cost us more in happiness than others. – Lolly Daskal
https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/breaking-these-11-bad-habits-will-make-you-happier.html

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.