June 9 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Democrats stop Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s 2021 Independence Day parade and fireworks – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

(THE ARTICLE: Since 2005, Republicans have helped sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades and fireworks, but this year, Democrats stopped that.

Next, of course, Democrats will stop Republican candidates and the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) from having entries in the parades.

Democrats can stress that none of the following have spoken in opposition to Democrats stopping Republicans from sponsoring Wheaton’s 2021 Independence Day parade and fireworks: a) MTRO leaders Chris LeVan, Chairman; Yadav Nathwani, Vice Chairman; John Monino, Secretary; and Beth Tatro, Treasurer; b) DuPage County Republican Central Committee leaders Jim Zay, Chairman; Deanna Wilkins, Honorary Chairman; Paul Hinds, Secretary; and Gwen Henry, Treasurer; and c) Illinois Republican Party leaders Don Tracy, Chairman; Mark Shaw, Co-Chairman; Mike Bigger, Secretary; Judy Dieklman, Treasurer; and 18 State Central Committee members including Bob Grogan.

Further, Democrats can stress that MTRO Secretary John Monino spoke very strongly during Wheaton’s June 7, 2021 City Council meeting in favor of Michael Bernard, the Wheaton Park District Executive Director, who has successfully led the effort to stop Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s 2021 Independence Day parade and fireworks.

As I have done since 2005, I again stand ready, willing, and able to again raise $2,500 from DuPage Republicans so that they can again be the top sponsor for Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks.

Sadly, so far, I have not been able to confirm that the Wheaton Park District has contracted with bagpipers or Wheaton high school bands to march in the parade.

The following Republicans donated money to help sponsor Wheaton’s 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and/or 2019 Independence Day parades and fireworks: Michael Barbier, Bob Berlin, Peter Breen, Liam Brennan, Fred Bucholz, Roger Claar, Mike Connelly, Dan Cronin, David Diersen, Grant Eckhoff, Tim Elloitt, Paul Fullerton, Amy Grant, Chris Heidorn, Gwen Henry, Paul Hinds, Babette Holder, Jeanne Ives, Robert Jacobsen, Richard Jorgensen, Chris Kachiroubas, Marty Keller, Mark Kmiecik, Mark Kirk, Brian Krajewski, Bob Larsen, Robert Lyon, Jeff MacKay, Deanne Mazzochi, Paula McGowen, James Mendrick, Dave Molitor, John Monino, Chris Nybo, Karyn Romano, Evelyn Sanguinetti, Peter Roskam, Darlene Ruscitti, Phil Suess, Brian Telander, John Vires, Ann Celine Walsh, Tim Whelan, Kevin Wiley, Karen Wilson, John Zaruba, and Jim Zay.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Please God, please. Biden must endure until 2024. – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-kamala-harris-interview-border-crisis-john-kass-20210609-yctsmnk7ejc3tfeudlb3lavt5e-story.html
— Supreme Court dodges the draft question, leaving it to Congress – MAX MARGULIES AND AMY RUTENBERG
(DIERSEN: In 1970, when I was 21 years old, when I graduated from NIU with a bachelor’s degree in management, potential employers saw me as being draft bait. They did not believe that my application for a financial hardship draft deferment would be approved. Starting in 1966, when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have used my avoiding the draft against me big time. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-military-draft-supreme-court-congress-20210607-xw5fdxh37rcotaar667k5fh6qm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Feds allege Kenilworth man wore Burberry coat and laughed as he stormed U.S. Capitol. Christian Kulas is at least the ninth person from Illinois to be charged in the Capitol breach, and the third from Cook County. Hundreds have been charged nationwide, and authorities have gathered a staggering amount of evidence. – Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/6/8/22524774/kenilworth-man-latest-illinoisan-charged-u-s-capitol-breach
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Mike Fortner files unpopular lawsuit. I should write a book about the unpopular lawsuits that I filed and who those lawsuits were most unpopular with. They include Diersen v.GAO. That lawsuit was unpopular a) with those who reject the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform, b) with those who promote age discrimination, and c) with those who promote political affiliation discrimination.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/6/8/22524543/fomer-illinois-legislator-files-class-action-lawsuit-could-cost-taxpayers-millions-dollars
— More pedestrians in Loop, hotel, office occupancy levels rising as reopening nears. “After an incredibly difficult year, it’s heartening to see fuller sidewalks, waitlists at restaurants and more workers returning to downtown offices,” said Michael Edwards, the Chicago Loop Alliance’s CEO and president. – Zinya Salfiti
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2021/6/8/22524640/pedestrians-hotel-office-occupancy-rising-reopening-nears-chicago-loop-alliance
— Lightfoot: I don’t need Sun-Times to tell me kids are dying on Chicago streets. “I see those numbers every day. I reach out to those families. I hear the heartbreak. I spend time with moms and dads who’ve lost toddlers, who’ve lost kids my daughter’s age,” the mayor said. “As a parent, every time I see something like that happen, I grieve deeply.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/6/8/22524881/shootings-fatal-children-chicago-police-west-south-sides-lightfoot
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/6/9/22525883/donald-trump-gop-republican-fundraising-tactics-letters-s-e-cupp

DAILY HERALD
— Kane County Board chair, law enforcement leaders back stronger gun laws in proclamation – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210608/kane-county-board-chair-law-enforcement-leaders-back-stronger-gun-laws-in-proclamation

WBEZ
— Illinois Lawmakers Strengthen A Law That Requires Some Cities To Submit Affordable Housing Plans – Natalie Moore
https://www.wbez.org/stories/illinois-lawmakers-strengthen-a-law-that-requires-some-cities-to-submit-affordable-housing-plans/eec5d624-2f6c-4943-9e71-f019fbbe3370

WCMY
— LaSalle County election results court case being dismissed – Rick Koshko
https://1430wcmy.com/2021/06/09/lasalle-county-election-results-court-case-being-dismissed/

WIREPOINTS
— The average person leaving Illinois makes $92K, while those moving into the state make $71K
https://wirepoints.org/the-average-person-leaving-illinois-makes-92k-while-those-moving-into-the-state-make-71k-wirepoints-on-the-scott-slocum-show-on-wjol/
— Change to Illinois revolving door lobbying restriction is a brazen sham
https://wirepoints.org/change-to-illinois-revolving-door-lobbying-restriction-is-a-brazen-sham-wirepoints-quickpoint/
— Illinois is losing the battle for people and their wealth, as 80,000 people flee state in 2019
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-is-losing-the-battle-for-people-and-their-wealth-as-80000-people-flee-state-in-2019-wirepoints-on-the-tom-miller-show-on-wjpf/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Border surge sends prices soaring; smugglers can earn $200,000. Cartels, smugglers on track for biggest payday in history – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jun/8/border-surge-sends-prices-soaring-smugglers-can-ea/

FOX NEWS
— Obama says cancel culture has gone ‘overboard’: Stop expecting everybody ‘to be perfect’ The 44th president urged people to reconsider a culture of “canceling” those who run afoul of their worldview – Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/obama-cancel-culture-overboard

AMERICAN THINKER
— A mixed-race couple stands athwart Critical Race Theory and yells “Stop” – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/06/a_mixedrace_couple_stands_athwart_critical_race_theory_and_yells_stop.html
— Nickelodeon continues its LGBT crusade for children – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/06/nickelodeon_continues_its_lgbtq_crusade_for_children.html

BREITBART
— Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) Sends Different Emails to Pro-Palestinian, Pro-Israeli Constituents – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2021/06/08/rep-brad-schneider-d-il-sends-different-emails-to-pro-palestinian-pro-israeli-constituents/
— Woke Fail — 72% in Deep Blue New York City Want More Cops on the Streets – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/06/08/nolte-woke-fail-72-in-deep-blue-new-york-city-want-more-cops-on-the-streets/
— ‘Breaking the News’ Reveals Tricks the Media Use to Contort Every Story to Fit Their Agenda – HANNAH BLEAU
(DIERSEN: The mainstream media’s agenda is to promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green party platforms.)
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2021/06/08/explained-breaking-the-news-reveals-tricks-the-media-use-to-contort-every-story-to-fit-their-agenda/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Forcing … Victimhood’: Teacher Quits, Blasts Prep School For ‘Damaging’ High School Students With Antiracist Ideology – BRADLEY STEIN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/06/08/teacher-new-jersey-resignation-critical-race-theory/

DAILY SIGNAL
— College Athlete Sues Over Critical Race Theory, Woke Culture – Mary Margaret Olohan
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/06/08/college-athlete-sues-over-critical-race-theory-woke-culture/
— What Happened to Parler Could Happen to You, Former CEO Mark Meckler Warns – Virginia
Allen (DIERSEN: Everyone sees how the following treat me and treat my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters: a) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, b) Milton Township Republican Organization, c) DuPage County Republican Central Committee, d) Illinois Republican Party, e) Wheaton Park District, f) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, g) Wheaton, h) Milton Township, i) DuPage County, and j) Illinois. Everyone saw who how a) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, b) Illinois Center Right Coalition, c) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, d) GAO, e) etc. treated me. Everyone can see the adverse actions that the aforesaid have taken against me and against my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters.)
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/06/09/what-happened-to-parler-could-happen-to-you-former-ceo-mark-meckler-warns/

FEDERALIST
— Condoleezza Rice Takes On Claims Of ‘Structural Racism’ – Paulina Enck
https://thefederalist.com/2021/06/08/condoleezza-rice-takes-on-claims-of-structural-racism/

TOWNHALL
— Burger King Takes Aim at Chick-Fil-A with Pride Month Initiative, Twitter Responds – Carson Swick
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/carsonswick/2021/06/08/burger-king-takes-aim-at-chickfila-with-pride-month-initiative-twitter-responds-n2590681

ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— Senate GOP Delays Biden OPM Nominee’s Confirmation Over Support Of Abortion And Critical Race Theory
https://www.oann.com/senate-gop-delays-biden-opm-nominees-confirmation-over-support-of-abortion-and-critical-race-theory/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Obama: Republicans Focused On Critical Race Theory, Who Knew That Was The Threat To Our Republic? – Ian Schwartz
(DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the following officially dump those like me who do not promote CRT: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton?)
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2021/06/08/obama_republicans_focused_on_critical_race_theory_who_knew_that_was_the_threat_to_our_republic.html
— The 1619 Project Comes for the Second Amendment – David Harsanyi
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2021/06/08/the_1619_project_comes_for_the_second_amendment_544610.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— DeSantis rails against ‘woke’ CEO critics of voter integrity laws who happily take money from China – Jon Dougherty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/06/08/desantis-rails-against-woke-ceo-critics-of-voter-integrity-laws-who-happily-take-money-from-china-1086144/

THE HILL
— Senate GOP blocks bill to combat gender pay gap – JORDAIN CARNEY
(DIERSEN: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, I would have presented a jury with many examples in which my Democrat GAO superiors promoted over me their Democrat employees who were female, minority, and/or younger and who had less job-related work experience, less education, and/or fewer professional certifications and licenses than I had. If I had been a Democrat, minority, and/or female with the work experience, education, professional certifications, and professional license that I had, the federal government would have promoted me into its Senior Executive Service long before I was 40 years old.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/557457-senate-gop-blocks-bill-to-combat-gender-pay-gap
(FROM THE ARTICLE; The bill would limit employers to “bona fide” factors such as education, training and experience when justifying pay differentials in wage discrimination claims. Employers would also be prohibited from retaliating against workers who compare salaries and barred from inquiring about prospective employees’ salary histories during the hiring process. The bill would further direct the Labor Department to establish a grant program providing negotiation skills and training for girls and women.)

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Fortune 500 companies promote LGBTQ, that is, ever-increasingly, Fortune 500 companies promote the destruction of traditional marriage and destruction of the traditional family.
https://www.nbcnews.com/know-your-value/feature/women-who-inspire-lgbtq-execs-leading-fortune-500-companies-ncna1269980

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage Asian Americans to hate Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/08/us/asian-american-attacks.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/09/opinion/republican-party-2022.html
— Republican Filibuster Blocks Pay Equity Bill in the Senate – Jonathan Weisman
(DIERSEN: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, I would have presented a jury with many examples in which my Democrat GAO superiors promoted over me their Democrat employees who were female, minority, and/or younger and who had less job-related work experience, less education, and/or fewer professional certifications and licenses than I had. If I had been a Democrat, minority, and/or female with the work experience, education, professional certifications, and professional license that I had, the federal government would have promoted me into its Senior Executive Service long before I was 40 years old.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/08/us/politics/filibuster-pay-equity.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Germany acknowledged colonial atrocities in Namibia as genocide. Victims’ groups want more. Descendants of the victims want a presidential apology and further reparations. – Franziska Boehme
(DIERSEN: What do you say to those who have encouraged me to falsely claim that my national origin is Sweden instead of Germany? In my defense, all my ancestors immigrated during the 1840s and 1850s before Germany existed. Further, in my defense, according to http://dna.ancestry.com , my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/06/09/germany-acknowledged-colonial-atrocities-namibia-genocide-victims-groups-want-more/

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred against those who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/life/health-wellness/2021/06/08/lgbtq-joy-more-important-than-ever-pride-2021-heres-why/5206392001/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/06/07/wisconsin-home-decorated-rainbow-lights-after-pride-flag-banned-racine/7591420002/

BOSTON GLOBE
— Mayoral candidates appeal to LGBTQ activists – Stephanie Ebbert
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers dump Republicans. They especially dump Republicans like me who support the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/08/metro/mayoral-candidates-appeal-lgbtq-activists/

HOLLAND SENTINEL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want to stop Republicans from helping sponsor Independence Day parades.
https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/opinion/columns/2021/06/09/my-take-we-call-upon-georgetown-board-members-comport-themselves/7599804002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Mr. Pritzker Breaks His Promise. The Illinois Governor’s whopper on redistricting is one for the ages. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mr-pritzker-breaks-his-promise-11623191880
— Return of the IRS Scandal. Someone leaked the tax information of individuals to serve the left’s agenda. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/return-of-the-irs-scandal-11623191964
— What Drives GOP Resistance to Vaccines? Eight in 10 Democrats have at least one dose, compared with about half of Republicans. – William A. Galston
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-drives-gop-resistance-to-vaccines-11623190392
— Global Wealth Gap Likely to Widen as Major Economies Power Recovery, World Bank Says – Yuka Hayashi
https://www.wsj.com/articles/global-wealth-gap-likely-to-widen-as-major-economies-power-recovery-world-bank-says-11623159001

BLOOMBERG
— Chicago Must Revive the Not-So-Magnificent Mile to Thrive Again. Vacant retail space has soared, depriving the city of much-needed tax revenue. – Shruti Singh and Jordyn Holman
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-08/chicago-s-magnificent-mile-needs-crowds-to-come-back

FORBES
— The Only 13 States Meeting Biden’s Vaccine Goal All Voted For Him Last Year
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/06/08/the-only-13-states-meeting-bidens-vaccine-goal-all-voted-for-him-last-year/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Forbes promotes LGBTQ.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelkramerbussel/2021/06/08/10-lgbtq-book-events-for-pride-month/

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.