GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Questions to ask your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain: At his/her
monthly township/ward/county party organization meetings, how often do the
speakers promote the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second
Amendment, illegal drugs, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based
preference giving) planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and in the
Republican Party platform? Who is taking the lead in your municipality to get
your municipality to be the first municipality to pass an ordinance a) to
“opt out” of the retail sale of pot and b) to impose zoning
restrictions on the commercial growing of pot? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker drops plan to lower pension payments after April tax
windfall – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-jb-pritzker-pension-plan-20190507-story.html
— Illinois Senate President John Cullerton proposes $1-per-pack cigarette tax
hike, far beyond what Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-cigarette-tax-20190507-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To promote hatred against Trump, a Trump-hater asks
“What if President Trump loses in 2020, but doesn’t leave?”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-perspec-page-donald-trump-speaker-nancy-pelosi-jerry-falwell-liberty-university-20190507-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump lost more than $1 billion in a decade, tax documents show – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-taxes-irs-billion-dollars-new-york-times/
— Facebook boots Farrakhan, but whom does he harm? Himself, mostly – Neil
Steinberg (DIERSEN: According to Wikipedia, Steinberg “began his
journalism career in Chicago’s suburbs, working for the Barrington
Courier-Review. He later wrote for the now-defunct Wheaton Daily Journal
newspaper, but was fired after writing a column that made fun of the paper’s publisher.”)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/steinberg-facebook-farrakhan-bigotry-nation-islam/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When
I worked at the Wheaton Daily Journal, a third of a century ago, conservative
Christians in that town engaged in a strategy I called “wallpapering the
world.” They would seek out what they objected to and try to cover it up so
they didn’t have to look at it, whether Playboys tucked behind the counter at
the local 7-Eleven or the College of DuPage performing “Sister Mary Ignatius
Explains it All for You.” That didn’t work because it never works. We are each
in charge of our lives, and must embrace or reject what we ourselves feel must
be embraced or rejected. The problem isn’t that Farrakhan believes hateful
delusions; the problem is that other people seek them out. Blocking Farrakhan
won’t solve that; they’ll just find their fix somewhere else.)
— A graduated income tax makes sense, but Illinois has failed taxpayers for
years – Phil Kadner
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/graduated-income-tax-fair-tax-j-b-pritzker-phil-kadner/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want minorities to unite against Republicans.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/black-brown-lawmakers-african-american-hispanic-common-ground-legal-assistance-fund-welch-crespo/
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Two of Chicago’s ex-U.S. attorneys join hundreds of others in slamming Trump
The lawyers say the occupant of the Oval Office would be charged with
obstruction of justice for conduct described in the Mueller report—if he
weren’t president. – CLAIRE BUSHEY
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/law/two-chicagos-ex-us-attorneys-join-hundreds-others-slamming-trump
— Pritzker backs off plan to defer pension payments In a political surprise
partially enabled by Trump’s tax bill, Pritzker says rosier-than-expected state
revenues mean he no longer will have to run up state debt by deferring required
pension payments. – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: I paid into the Civil Service
Retirement System 7% of all the salary that the Post Office paid me 1966-1969,
that IRS paid me 1971-1980, and that GAO paid me 1980-1997.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-backs-plan-defer-pension-payments
DAILY HERALD
— Illinois took in $1.5 billion more than expected last month – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190507/illinois-took-in-15-billion-more-than-expected-last-month
— COD interim president withdraws from consideration for permanent post –
Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190507/cod-interim-president-withdraws-from-consideration-for-permanent-post
BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois lawmakers have 21 days to legalize marijuana. Madigan says it might
not happen. – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article230114179.html
CHICAGO NOW
— Trump looks for growth hawk to replace Moore as Fed Reserve nominee; Watch
Berkowitz w Moore
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2019/05/trump-looks-for-a-growth-hawk-to-replace-moore-as-fed-reserve-nominee-watch-berkowitz-w-moore-cable-web/
WHEATON PARK DISTRICT
– 2019 Independence Day Celebration July 3 Fireworks and July 4 Parade
(DIERSEN: I encourage Republican candidates on 2020 ballots in Wheaton and the
Milton Township Republican Central Committee a) to submit your parade entry
form ASAP and b) to plan on helping sponsor the fireworks and parade.)
https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/july4/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-2019-independence-day-celebration-parade-entry-tickets-59341549171
CITY OF WHEATON
— Violation Hearing – Wheaton Bowling Inc. d/b/a Wheaton Bowl, 2031 N. Gary
Avenue
https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/3895?fileID=5888
ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— “It Really Comes Down to A Money Issue” This edition of spotlight
features comments from Jeanne Ives, a former Illinois state representative and
gubernatorial candidate. Ives discusses the potential negative fiscal impact of
legalizing marijuana, Illinois economic potential and incompetence.
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/podcast/it-really-comes-down-to-a-money-issue-illinois-family-spotlight-145/
CAPITOL FAX
— April revenue stunner: $1.5 billion higher than expected – FY19 hole filled
– Pritzker cancels planned pension holiday
https://capitolfax.com/2019/05/07/april-revenue-stunner-15-billion-higher-than-expected-fy19-hole-filled-pritzker-cancels-planned-pension-holiday/
— Rep. Jerry Costello resigns from House, takes IDNR top cop job
https://capitolfax.com/2019/05/07/rep-jerry-costello-resigns-from-house-takes-idnr-top-cop-job/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers glorify and praise those who reject the rule
of law.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/05/07/moylan-apparently-doesnt-realize-that-people-use-cannabis-now/
FOX NEWS
— Buttigieg says religion shouldn’t be a ‘cudgel,’ then suggests God wouldn’t
be a Republican – Joseph A. Wulfsohn (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats
paint GOD as being anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative,
anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male,
anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans,
anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a
long time.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/buttigieg-says-religion-shouldnt-be-a-cudgel-then-suggests-god-wouldnt-be-a-republican
AMERICAN THINKER
— Journalists forgetting the difference between news and opinion pieces – Jack
Hellner
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/05/journalists_forgetting_the_difference_between_news_and_opinion_pieces.html
— With Democrats drunkenly denying a border crisis, NYT attempts an
intervention – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/05/with_democrats_drunkenly_denying_border_crisis_nyt_tries_to_get_them_to_admit_they_have_a_problem.html
BREITBART
— Trump’s Base: Mandatory E-Verify to Protect U.S. Jobs, Wages ‘Critical’ for
Any Immigration Deal – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/07/trumps-base-mandatory-e-verify-immigration-deal/
— Pelosi: We Cannot ‘Accept’ a Second Term for Donald Trump – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/05/07/pelosi-we-cannot-accept-a-second-term-for-donald-trump/
TOWNHALL
— ICE Reveals Just How Many Illegal Aliens Are Falsely Claiming They’re A
‘Family’ – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2019/05/07/ice-reveals-just-how-many-illegal-aliens-are-falsely-claiming-theyre-a-family-n2545986
MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— David Hogg Says ‘Illegal Alien is a Xenophobic Slur,’ Except It’s Literally
a Legal Term – Nick Kangadis
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/doh-david-hogg-says-illegal-alien-xenophobic-slur-except-its-literally-legal-term
PJ MEDIA
— Pete Buttigieg Thinks God Is a Democrat Because God Doesn’t Pick Sides – JIM
TREACHER
https://pjmedia.com/trending/pete-buttigieg-thinks-god-is-a-democrat-because-god-doesnt-pick-sides/
DAILY CALLER
— FACEBOOK NIXED NEARLY 3 BILLION FAKE ACCOUNTS IN RUN UP TO MIDTERM
ELECTIONS. HOW MANY OF THEM WERE REAL? – Chris White
https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/07/facebook-fake-news-conservatives/
— TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ORDERS ASYLUM OFFICERS TO GET TOUGHER WITH APPLICANTS –
Jason Hopkins
https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/07/trump-asylum-officers-applications/
DAILY WIRE
— Buttigieg, His Campaign Lagging, Says God Ain’t No Republican
https://www.dailywire.com/news/46886/buttigieg-his-campaign-lagging-says-god-aint-no-hank-berrien
— Twitter Bans Popular Ocasio-Cortez Parody Account; Here Are Some Trump
Parody Accounts Twitter Is Fine With – JAMES BARRETT
https://www.dailywire.com/news/46874/twitter-bans-popular-ocasio-cortez-parody-account-james-barrett
HOT AIR
— Elizabeth Warren On The Senate Floor: It’s Time To Start On Impeachment
https://hotair.com/archives/2019/05/07/elizabeth-warren-senate-floor-time-start-impeachment/
GOPUSA
— Pelosi seems ‘unhinged’ by pushing idea Trump won’t respect 2020 election
results
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=69147
— Schools under fire for encouraging teachers to give students Ramadan
greeting
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=69143
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Fairfax County calls illegal immigrants ‘contributing members,’ will help
fight deportation – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/dc-suburb-calls-illegal-immigrants-contributing-members-will-help-fight-deportation
HUFFINGTON POST
— Pete Buttigieg ‘Can’t Imagine’ God Would Support Current Republican Party
The Democratic presidential candidate spoke out against religion being
weaponized in politics. – Amy Russo (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats
paint GOD as being anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative,
anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male,
anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans,
anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a
long time.)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-buttigieg-religion-god-republican_n_5cd1c435e4b04e275d510d90
NEW YORK TIMES
— Decade in the Red: Trump Tax Figures Show Over $1 Billion in Business Losses
Newly obtained tax information reveals that from 1985 to 1994, Donald J.
Trump’s businesses were in far bleaker condition than was previously known. –
RUSS BUETTNER and SUSANNE CRAIG
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/05/07/us/politics/donald-trump-taxes.html
WASHINGTON POST
— U.S. asylum screeners to take more confrontational approach as Trump aims to
turn more migrants away at the border – Nick Miroff (DIERSEN: What percent of
the world’s non-U.S. citizens might sooner or later claim asylum in the United
States – 98%, 99%, 100%? America offers special opportunities a) to those who
are minority, b) to those who are female, and c) to those who have financial,
health, and/or other problems. It is called Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion,
and Welfare. Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats.
RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/us-asylum-screeners-to-take-more-confrontational-approach-as-trump-aims-to-turn-more-migrants-away-at-the-border/2019/05/07/3b15e076-70de-11e9-9eb4-0828f5389013_story.html
LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Americans want a ‘normal’ president after Trump. So why are Democrats going
radical? – JONAH GOLDBERG
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-goldberg-biden-moderate-democrats-trump-20190507-story.html
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Dems, identity politics will not defeat Donald Trump – PAUL BLEDSOE
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-dems-identity-politics-will-not-defeat-donald-trump-20190507-duzuaxrlvbbidjk2mdewtrpkp4-story.html
BALTIMORE SUN
— Attacking Trump is costing The Sun readers – John Karis, Indian Head
https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/readersrespond/bs-ed-rr-trump-racism-letter-20190507-story.html
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
— Democrat strategy of dividing the country along racial lines will backfire –
RON HART
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/05/07/democrat-strategy-of-dividing-the-country-along-racial-lines-will-backfire/
LOWELL SUN
— About-face in Dracut Memorial Day parade – Amaris Castillo and Jon Winkler
(DIERSEN: Information on Wheaton’s 2019 Memorial Day parade is at https://www.wheaton.il.us/calendar.aspx?PREVIEW=YES&EID=934and http://www.americanlegionpost76.org/events/parades. Please
consider a) watching the parade in my precinct south of Roosevelt Road and b)
attending the ceremony after the parade in my precinct. Of course,
anti-Republicans want to ban Republicans from watching parades, from promoting
parades, from sponsoring parades, and from marching in parades.)
http://www.lowellsun.com/news/ci_32613070/about-face-dracut-parade
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The
Dracut Republican Town Committee will be marching in the town’s Memorial Day
Parade on May 27 after all, ending a rollercoaster that spanned two weeks.
Selectmen Chair Jesse Forcier on Friday confirmed that the decision came after
a discussion with town administration and representation from the American
Legion Post 315. Forcier added that this opens up parade participation to other
political groups as well. “The Republican Town Committee’s application
will be processed and they will be extended every courtesy and allowed to
march,” Forcier said when reached by phone. This latest twist comes after
flip-flops that captivated the attention of many in town and angered Brian
Genest, chairman of the Dracut Republican Town Committee. Two weeks ago, the
committee was informed that Town Manager Jim Duggan was not allowing them to
participate. Members of the Board of Selectmen last Tuesday strongly disagreed
with Duggan’s decision at a meeting. Forcier during that meeting’s recess told
a Sun reporter that the directive for Duggan was to allow the committee to
march. The committee was barred once again the following day — this time by
the American Legion Post 315. Richard Ducharme, commander of the Legion, said
at the time that the organization puts on the event, while the town helps
organize the order of bands and participants.)
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Asylum System Is Breaking the Border The U.S. needs more judges and
camps to handle migrants seeking refuge. – William A. Galston (DIERSEN: What
percent of the world’s non-U.S. citizens might sooner or later claim asylum in
the United States – 98%, 99%, 100%? America offers special opportunities a) to
those who are minority, b) to those who are female, and c) to those who have
financial, health, and/or other problems. It is called Affirmative Action,
Diversity, Inclusion, and Welfare. Democrats want immigrants because immigrants
vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-asylum-system-is-breaking-the-border-11557269028
BUSINESS INSIDER
— Joe Biden has a new nickname for Trump after the president called him
‘Sleepy Joe’ – John Haltiwanger (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my
Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal
government who never found the motivation, time, or money a) to take a
job-related graduate course, b) to earn a job-related professional certification,
or c) to earn a job-related professional license.)
https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-biden-has-nickname-for-trump-after-president-called-him-sleepy-joe-2019-5
REASON
— The Rise of Citizen Journalists – JOHN STOSSEL AND MAXIM LOTT
https://reason.com/video/stossel-the-rise-of-citizen-journalists/
ATLANTIC
— Why Is Trump Hiding His Tax Returns? – David Frum (DIERSEN: Maybe Trump saw
how the Democrats at Money Magazine and the Democrats at IRS painted the
graduate business courses that I took at Loyola 1972-1976 and the graduate
accounting courses that I took at DePaul 1976-1978 a) a) as not being
job-related, b) as not helping me carry out my job duties, c) as qualifying me
for a “new trade or business,” d) as being a distraction, and e) as taken by me
to get a job in the private sector.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/05/whats-hiding-trumps-tax-returns/588862/
PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: People for the American Way promotes hatred of
individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are
Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American,
White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors
have been in America for a long time.
http://www.pfaw.org/blog-posts/this-mothers-day-remember-the-harm-of-trumps-child-separation-policies/
