November 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— TRUMP: NO TRANSITION TURMOIL, EFFORTS GOING ‘SO SMOOTHLY’ – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-no-transition-turmoil-efforts-going-so-smoothly/1610173/
— MAN WEARING DONALD TRUMP HAT CHOKED, PINNED ON NEW YORK SUBWAY TRAIN
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/man-wearing-donald-trump-hat-choked-pinned-on-subway-train/1610000/

NBC5
— Illinois’ Bill Backlog Could Reach $47 Billion by 2022: Report – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-bill-backlog-could-reach-47-billion-by-2022-401563035.html

CBS2
— Secretive Organization Paying Tab For Emanuel’s Trip To Rome – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/16/secretive-organization-paying-tab-for-emanuels-trip-to-rome/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Emanuel boldly predicts Trump will back off sanctuary city fight – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats a) side with foreign countries, mainly Mexico, against America and b) side with citizens of foreign countries, mainly citizens of Mexico, against citizens of America.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/emanuel-boldly-predicts-trump-will-back-off-sanctuary-city-fight/
— Rauner and Trump had private ‘positive’ phone conversation – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-and-trump-had-private-positive-phone-conversation/
— Dems, Rauner still at odds; unpaid bills could hit $13.5 billion – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-legislative-leaders-meet/

DAILY HERALD
— Batavia ready to allow video gambling? – Susan Sarkauskas (DIERSEN: Video gambling is a vice. To promote video gambling in Batavia is to promote the destruction of Batavia.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161116/news/161119201/
— Top administrator resigns from DuPage forest district – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161116/news/161119153/
— College students protest Donald Trump’s deportation plans – AP (DIERSEN: Democrat teachers focus on cranking out “good little Democrats.”)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161116/news/311169764/

WTTW
— Illinois Trump Supporters on the President-Elect’s Transition – Evan Garcia (DIERSEN: Who are the prominent Trump supporters in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?)
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/11/16/illinois-trump-supporters-president-elect-s-transition
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Carol Marin sits down with three prominent Illinois Trump supporters to hear their thoughts. Joining us are Kent Gray, former Illinois Trump campaign director; Jay Bergman, owner and CEO of the Petco Petroleum Corporation; and Doug Ibendahl, former general counsel to the Illinois Republican Party.)

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Workers pry gold ‘Trump Place’ name off apartment buildings – AP
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/workers-pry-gold-trump-place-name-off-apartment-buildings/article_35a817d2-84e2-50c4-938e-17b2d8ede6be.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Rauner: Illinois will have ‘good relationship’ with Trump – AP
http://www.bnd.com/latest-news/article115159738.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Twitter suspends accounts of alt-right advocates Site says accounts are suspended due to abuse – Chris Isidore
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/twitter-suspends-accounts-of-altright-advocates
— ‘Sanctuary campus’ protests target Trump Protests come one week after election – CNN (DIERSEN: Democrat teachers focus on cranking out “good little Democrats.”)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/sanctuary-campus-protests-target-trump

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Illinois Governor And President-Elect Chat By Phone – AMANDA VINICKY
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/illinois-governor-and-president-elect-chat-phone

WJBD RADIO
— Strongman World Leaders React to President-Elect Trump – ABC News (DIERSEN: Who are the strongmen in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?)
http://www.wjbdradio.com/world-news/2016/11/16/strongman-world-leaders-react-to-president-elect-trump

WAND
— College students protest Donald Trump’s deportation plans – AP (DIERSEN: Democrat teachers focus on cranking out “good little Democrats.”)
http://www.wandtv.com/story/33725847/college-students-protest-trump-deportation-plans

WSIU
— Illinois Senators Begin Overriding Some of Gov. Rauner’s Vetoes
http://news.wsiu.org/post/illinois-senators-begin-overriding-some-gov-rauners-vetoes#stream/0

WSIL TV
— ‘Tangled web’: Trump’s businesses could create conflicts – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33726046/trumps-tangled-businesses-pose-potential-for-conflicts

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Racial Text Causes Fight Between Naperville Central Students Rumors and false accusations spread throughout the school because of the incident. – Scott Viau
http://patch.com/illinois/naperville/racial-text-causes-fight-between-naperville-central-students

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ALDERMEN RUBBER STAMP RAHM’S 2017 BUDGET Despite the heavy burden Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s 2017 budget imposes on Chicago taxpayers, not a single alderman voted against it. – Joe Kaiser
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/aldermen-rubber-stamp-rahms-2017-budget/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Republican candidate Smith falls short in state senate race
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511045477-republican-candidate-smith-falls-short-in-state-senate-race

LOYOLA PHOENIX
— Nation Divided: Democrats, Republicans Remain at Odds – Grace Runkel (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors MAKE MORE CLEAR THAT THEY WANT TO GET RID OF individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://loyolaphoenix.com/2016/11/nation-divided-democrats-republicans-remain-odds/

RUSS STEWART
— “TRUMP EFFECT” HAS NO EFFECT IN ILLINOIS
http://www.russstewart.com/russ-analysis.html

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS PENSION PLANS LEAST FUNDED IN THE U.S.
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/illinois-pension-plans-least-funded-in-the-us-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner changes his top priority
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/16/rauner-changes-his-top-priority/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Privilege That Wasn’t – ERICKA ANDERSEN (DIERSEN: Are you White? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, virtually all of whom are White, have always attributed the successes that I have had in life to my being White, that is, to White privilege. They shout that I have never been adversely impacted by political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, or age discrimination.)
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/442208/white-privilege-donald-trump-voters-election-lessons-race
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The experience of many white people across the country is the opposite of privilege. Many of those in the public eye have assigned “privilege” to all white people. Recently, I’ve seen several people share a quote on social media that reads, “When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.” The assertion is that Trump voters don’t recognize their privilege over marginalized groups seeking equality. But quite a few people are missing a big part of the picture. For a good many white people in the U.S., “privilege” is not a word they relate to. And equality — as far as attention to the problems they are facing — is something they too want our leaders to give them. And it’s hard for members of the media, the cultural elite, and many minority groups to grasp that. The intent in focusing on white privilege (which I do believe is real for many) is not wrong — but it’s sometimes misguided. To understand where that focus has gone wrong is not to downplay the very real problems that do face minority groups in this country. But let’s talk about another side of the coin when it comes to white privilege. Part of what drove the Trump takeover of 2016 was the fact that liberal culture is obsessed with identity politics based on race and sex, having all but forgotten anyone who isn’t a racial, ethnic, or sexual minority — and the bread-and-butter issues that exist outside of those categories. Classism is a very real thing too — and this year, the white working class of America stood up and said very loudly: You’ve forgotten about us.)

WORLD NET DAILY
— ‘HITLER’ TOO TAME, LEFT CHARACTERIZES TRUMP AS STALIN Democrats continue fighting election as president-elect works on transition to Oval Office – BOB UNRUH
http://www.wnd.com/2016/11/hitler-too-tame-left-characterizes-trump-as-stalin/

THE BLAZE
— The Blaze on a list of websites professor says students should avoid – Jon Street (DIERSEN: Should I write a book those who since 2000 a) have focused on stopping me from putting out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) have focused on stopping everyone from reading those emails?)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/16/theblaze-on-a-list-of-websites-professor-says-students-should-avoid/

DAILY CALLER
— Atlanta Man Jokes About Voting For Trump — Gets Shot To Death – Christian Datoc (DIERSEN: Should all those who voted for Trump get a concealed carry permit to defend themselves against those who voted for Clinton?)
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/16/atlanta-man-jokes-about-voting-for-trump-gets-shot-to-death/
— The Media Is Furious That Trump Ditched Them To Go Eat A Steak Last Night – Kaitlan Collins
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/16/the-media-is-furious-that-trump-ditched-them-to-go-eat-a-steak-last-night/

GOPUSA
— The Slacker Mandate and the Safety Pin Generation – Michelle Malkin (DIERSEN: What did you accomplish by the time you were 26? I got promoted to GS-12 Step 2 (currently $80,496) at IRS, I bought a studio condo in the Outer Drive East building in downtown Chicago, I bought a new town home in University Park, I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU and I was on track to earn an MBA from Loyola, and I bought a new 1974 Dodge Dart, a new 1972 Corvette, a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE, a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442, and a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint.)
http://www.gopusa.com/the-slacker-mandate-and-the-safety-pin-generation/
— Where was the Secret Service when #AssassinateTrump and #RapeMelania were trending?
http://www.gopusa.com/where-was-the-secret-service-when-assassinatetrump-and-rapemelania-were-trending/
— TREASONOUS: Wary of Trump Plans to Deport Alien Criminals, NYC May Erase Municipal ID Card Data
http://www.gopusa.com/wary-of-trump-plans-to-deport-alien-criminals-nyc-may-erase-municipal-id-card-data/
— NYPD boosts security for Thanksgiving parade; Islamic State calls it an ‘excellent target’
http://www.gopusa.com/nypd-boosts-security-for-thanksgiving-parade-islamic-state-calls-it-an-excellent-target/
— Teacher compares Trump to Hitler, put on leave (DIERSEN: The more demographics that you share with Trump, the more that anti-Trumps will compare you to Hitler – Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, overweight, married, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, ancestors have been in America for a long time, etc.)
http://www.gopusa.com/teacher-compares-trump-to-hitler-put-on-leave/
— Mexican President Nieto preparing plan for U.S. deportations (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who glorifies and praises those who come into America from Mexico illegally, who stay in America illegally, who bring others from Mexico to America illegally, and/or who are deported back to Mexico? ANSWER: Those individuals, organizations, governments, and countries that are 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.gopusa.com/mexican-president-nieto-preparing-plan-for-u-s-deportations/

FOX NEWS INSIDER
— Lawmaker’s ‘Suck it Up, Buttercup’ Bill Targets Students’ Trump Hysteria
http://insider.foxnews.com/2016/11/16/lawmakers-suck-it-buttercup-bill-targets-campuses-trump-hysteria
— College Students Say Trump-Pence Flags Creating ‘Hostile Environment’ – Katherine Timpf
http://insider.foxnews.com/2016/11/15/report-students-demand-classmates-remove-trumppence-flags-because-theyre-harassment
— More Than Half of Anti-Trump Protesters Arrested in Oregon Didn’t Vote
http://insider.foxnews.com/2016/11/15/report-more-half-anti-trump-protesters-arrested-oregon-didnt-vote

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Alan Dershowitz on College Protests: “Fog Of Fascism Is Descending,” “These Students Are Book-Burners”
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2015/11/13/alan_dershowitz_on_college_protests_fog_of_fascism_is_descending.html

THE HILL
— Trump, GOP enjoy surprise honeymoon – NIALL STANAGE
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/306194-trump-gop-enjoy-surprise-honeymoon

NBC NEWS
— As Trump Leaves Press Behind for Steak Dinner, Incoming Admin Already Showing Lack of Transparency – ALEXANDRA JAFFE and ALI VITALI
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/aas-trump-leaves-press-behind-steak-dinner-incoming-admin-already-n684511

NEW YORK TIMES
— Ritual of Ever-Present Coverage May Not Pass Muster With Trump – MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/17/business/media/under-a-trump-administration-presidential-press-pool-may-be-a-ritual-under-threat.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Former presidential candidate Ben Carson says he won’t join Trump’s Cabinet because he has no government experience – Chris Megerian (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $77,899-$88,286 and I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $92,632-$120,427.)
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-ben-carson-won-t-be-joining-donald-1479231990-htmlstory.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Bill Gross on Trump: A Fox in the Henhouse, But the Populist Wave Is Real The Janus Capital bond guru predicts Donald Trump will serve just one term – PAUL VIGNA
http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2016/11/16/bill-gross-on-trump-a-fox-in-the-henhouse-but-the-populist-wave-is-real/

WTOP
— Trump supporter, 15, beaten during Rockville protest – Rick Massimo (DIERSEN: Should all those who voted for Trump get a concealed carry permit to defend themselves against those who voted for Clinton?)
http://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2016/11/trump-supporter-15-beaten-during-rockville-protest/slide/1/

SALON
— Hope for the underclass: Why Paul Ryan keeping his job as Speaker is a victory in the war on poverty Ryan is an avowed anti-poverty warrior who believes faith, community and work will elevate the poorest Americans – CARRIE SHEFFIELD (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a poor person in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a poor person could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a poor person in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted a poor people in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a poor person in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a poor person 1986, and g) that GAO should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a poor person could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://www.salon.com/2016/11/16/hope-for-the-underclass-why-paul-ryan-keeping-his-job-as-speaker-is-a-victory-in-the-war-on-poverty/

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. View all posts by David Diersen