CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— State lobbyist makes millions running video gambling company from Chicago
movie studio Frank Cortese is a lobbyist who helped secure state grants for
Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, where he now runs a gaming company that’s taken
in more than $12 million over the last three years. – Tim Novak and Robert
Herguth
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/11/29/20984192/illinois-lobbyist-frank-cortese-john-coli-teamsters-alex-pissios-cinespace-studio-gaming-chicago
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/28/20987296/center-on-halsted-lgbtq-thanksgiving-christmas-holidays-chosen-family-transgender
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-marijuana-legalization-one-month-away-20191129-mpos32fw2ba6hel3sw6he7tdyi-story.html
— As the number of refugees allowed into the U.S. dwindles, Chicago-area
volunteers move their work overseas to help displaced people – ELVIA MALAGÓN
(DIERSEN: What do these volunteers tell refugees about Republicans?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-refugees-chicago-overseas-help-syria-lebanon-20191128-cx37ndesqnebpbcc3wrlboau6y-story.html
— Researchers have finally put a price tag on the life of a dog – CHRISTOPHER
INGRAHAM
https://www.chicagotribune.com/pets/sns-wp-value-of-a-dogs-life-20191122-oynhektlgnbxvdshkv5wup2exi-story.html
— American competitiveness requires a smarter Congress – JASON GRUMET AND
GARRETT JOHNSON (DIERSEN: GAO is just a shell of what it was in 1980 when I
transferred to it from IRS.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-tns-bc-congress-commentary-20191129-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The
report recommends Congress significantly ramp up its technical expertise on
committees, and at support agencies like the Government Accountability Office and
the Congressional Research Service. A recent study by Harvard’s Belfer Center
came to a similar conclusion, finding that “Congress has not shown that it
has the necessary capacity and expertise to fully exercise its constitutional
duties … (and) has appeared unprepared to reckon with emerging technologies
and their effects on society.” . . . There have also been efforts within
GAO to bolster its science and technology capabilities, leading to the creation
of the Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics team, as well as a new
Center for Strategic Foresight. Restoring Congress’ foresight and analytical
capabilities would be an important step toward reestablishing the institution’s
place as the “first branch.” Both GAO and OTA were designed to serve
the major policy priorities of committees, and thus offer a high return on
investment per dollar spent for taxpayers. Nonetheless, it’s not the only
upgrade needed.)
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Raoul signs onto amicus brief in support of transgender rights (DIERSEN:
Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20191128/raoul-signs-onto-amicus-brief-in-support-of-transgender-rights
EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Why start a business when you can start a movement? – Jim Nowlan (DIERSEN:
Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and
advance their platform. From what I see, far too many of those who dominate the
Republican Party reject far too many planks in the Republican Party platform,
typically the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment,
illegal drugs, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference
giving) planks. They focus on destroying those like me who support the
aforesaid planks.)
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/opinion/columns/jim-nowlan-guest-columnist-why-start-a-business-when-you/article_e4e8756c-1149-11ea-9345-bbf5464ee64f.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In
the present era, national politics are shaped by winning intra-party primary
elections, which are largely captured by activists at polar extremes. The great
swath of us in the middle are marginalized, having little impact on who become
candidates. I propose a nationwide competition — with big prizes — among teams
at our business school MBA programs, to develop the best “business plan” for
creation and implementation of a new, competitive political party.)
PUBLIUS FORUM
— THANKSGIVING: Dumping Communism Saved the Pilgrims, Not the Indians – Warner
Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2019/11/28/thanksgiving-dumping-communism-saved-thepilgrims-not-the-indians/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Unprecedented’ impeachment in election year forces Trump to fight on two
fronts – Gabriella Muñoz
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/28/impeachment-presidential-election-year-forces-trum/
— Journalists detained at border sue Trump administration for First Amendment
violation – Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/28/journalists-detained-border-sue-trump-administrati/
— Mike Bloomberg foolishly joins the 2020 Democratic race – Editorial
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/28/editorial-mike-bloomberg-foolishly-joins-the-2020-/
AMERICAN THINKER
— Hatred of Israel is the Symptom. Hatred of Western Society is the Disease.
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/hatred_of_israel_is_the_symptom_hatred_of_western_society_is_the_disease.html
FEDERALIST
— Christian Trump Supporters Don’t Have A ‘Branding Problem,’ The Left Has A
Lying Problem It’s time for the left to stop pretending the religious right
elected Trump for his Christianity. – Kylee Zempel
https://thefederalist.com/2019/11/29/christian-trump-supporters-dont-have-a-branding-problem-the-left-has-a-lying-problem/
PATRIOT POST
— Give Thanks for America’s Increasing Fairness – Michael Barone (DIERSEN:
Obviously, Barone has never had to pay the price of Affirmative Action,
Diversity, or Inclusion. Obviously, Barone has never been adversely impacted by
patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age
discrimination, or retaliation. From what I see, ever-increasingly, it is more
difficult for those who share my demographics to have a successful career. If
was 16 today, the Post Office would not offer me a job like it did in 1966. If
was 22 today, IRS would not offer me a job like it did in 1971. If I was 23,
24, or 25 today, IRS would not promote me like it did in 1972, 1973, and 1974.
If was 31 today, GAO would not offer me a job like it did in 1980. If I was 38
today, GAO would not promote me like it did in 1986. Instead of me, those who
are Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran would be hired and promoted
instead of me.)
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/67065-give-thanks-for-americas-increasing-fairness-2019-11-29
CAMPUS REFORM
— Fewer foreign students in American colleges for first time in over 10 years
– Eduardo Neret (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, employers talk and act like they
want to hire, retain, and promote citizens of foreign countries and get rid of
citizens of America.)
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=14048
COURTHOUSE NEWS
— MAY 3, 2019 FLASHBACK: Open Primary Movement Seeks to Empower Voters to
Break Gridlock – MATTHEW RENDA (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrats,
Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs who cast Republican ballots in primary
elections? They vote for a) candidates who have the least chance of winning in
general elections and/or b) candidates who reject the most planks in the
Republican Party platform.)
https://www.courthousenews.com/open-primary-movement-seeks-to-empower-voters-to-break-gridlock/
NBC NEWS
— These are the most ‘just’ and fair companies. Is yours on the list? Forget
fat bonuses and fun perks; a ‘just’ job is what the millennial and Gen Z
workforce wants. – Nicole Spector (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, it is
“just” and “fair” a) to give preference to those who are
Democrats, and especially to Democrats who are minority, female, and/or younger
and b) to make way for them by getting rid of Republicans, and especially
Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran. It is called Affirmative
Action, Diversity, Inclusion, up-or-out, patronage, political affiliation
discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/these-are-most-just-fair-companies-yours-list-ncna1081256
WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s electoral college advantage may be deepening. Do Democrats have a
plan for that? – Greg Sargent
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/11/27/trumps-electoral-college-advantage-may-be-deepening-do-democrats-have-plan-that/
— The nation’s liberal shift is likely to continue. Here’s why. Consider
California’s transformation from its Reagan years to today. – Lane Kenworthy
(DIERSEN: How successful do you believe that members of Group A will be in
getting rid of members of Group B? Members of Group A are 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have
been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters,
Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older
people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors
have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/11/28/uss-left-turn-cultural-issues-public-social-programs-is-likely-continue-this-explains-why/
ARIZONA PUBLIC MEDIA
— Arizona political parties getting ready for 2020 conventions – Christopher
Conover
https://www.azpm.org/p/home-articles-news/2019/11/26/162237-arizona-political-parties-getting-ready-for-2020-conventions/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Presidential Candidates Take to Social Media Here’s a breakdown of what
digital platforms the contenders use—and how they use them – Emily Glazer
https://www.wsj.com/articles/presidential-candidates-take-to-social-media-11574942401
— Don’t Buy the Outrage Over Digital Ads Democrats and legacy media have
selfish reasons for decrying online political ads. – Steven Law
https://www.wsj.com/articles/dont-buy-the-outrage-over-digital-ads-11574967219
— New Lawyers Are Swimming in Debt Most law-school alumni have federal loans
that amount to more than their earnings one year after graduation – Sara
Randazzo
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-lawyers-are-swimming-in-debt-11574890294
FORBES
— Why Culture Fit Hurts Your Business – Heidi Lynne Kurter (DIERSEN: What
is/was the culture where you work/worked? I should write a book about the
culture at GAO 1980-1997 and at IRS 1971-1980. What is the culture of the
organizations that you are a member of? I should write a book about the culture
at the Milton Township Republican Central Committee since 1999. What was the
culture of the organizations that you were a member of? I should write a book
about the cultures of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois 2005-2012, Wheaton
Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee 2003-2011, Illinois Center
Right Coalition 2003-2007, and American Association of Political Consultants
Midwest Chapter 2001-2004.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/heidilynnekurter/2019/11/23/why-culture-fit-and-these-2-other-hr-practices-are-hurting-your-business/#4516041f11c8
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW
— JULY 17, 2015 FLASHBACK: Recruiting for Cultural Fit – Katie Bouton
(DIERSEN: What is/was the culture where you work/worked? I should write a book
about the culture at GAO 1980-1997 and at IRS 1971-1980. What is the culture of
the organizations that you are a member of? I should write a book about the
culture at the Milton Township Republican Central Committee since 1999. What
was the culture of the organizations that you were a member of? I should write
a book about the cultures of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois 2005-2012, Wheaton
Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee 2003-2011, Illinois Center
Right Coalition 2003-2007, and American Association of Political Consultants
Midwest Chapter 2001-2004.)
https://hbr.org/2015/07/recruiting-for-cultural-fit
NASDAQ
— Why 60% Qualified Is Enough, According to a Recruiter (DIERSEN: GAO audits
IRS. In 1980, when I was 31 years old, according to the Democrats who ran GAO,
I was NOT qualified to transfer in from IRS as a GS-12 Step 5, currently
$93,592/year. They insisted that I accept a downgrade to GS-9 Step 10,
currently $74,024/year, a pay cut of $19,568/year (21%) in today’s dollars.
They never would have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, or
veteran. I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I had
almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from
DePaul. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I had worked for IRS for
almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels,
currently $82,579-$93,592/year. I had earned a bachelor’s degree in management
from NIU in 1970. Much of what I did for IRS was very similar to what I would
be doing for GAO including interviewing, gathering data, summarizing data,
analyzing data, report writing, and making recommendations.)
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/why-60-qualified-is-enough-according-to-a-recruiter-2019-11-24
(FROM THE ARTICLE: If
you’re a woman who has ever embarked on a job search, you may have heard the
buzz: Women and men tend to approach job searching differently. In 2013, HP
released a report stating women usually apply for jobs only if they meet 100%
of the requirements. In many cases, women view a job description as a list of
skills and qualifications they should already have instead of skills they can develop
as they learn the job. Men, on the other hand, usually apply if they meet 60%
of the requirements. While this statistic certainly does not apply to all job
seekers, it does resonate with many women in the workforce.)
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
— Onboarding: What HR professionals need to know Onboarding is an essential
but commonly overlooked component of an organization’s success – Geraldine
Grones (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my first 2 year working for GAO in
1980 and 1981. My Democrat superiors, supervisors, and coworkers did everything
that they could to get me to go back to IRS, and failing that, to destroy any
possibility that I would ever get promoted. In my defense, I completed the
requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980. I passed
the Certified Internal Auditor’s examination on my first attempt in 1981 and
became a licensed CPA in 1981.)
https://www.hcamag.com/ca/specialization/employee-engagement/onboarding-what-hr-professionals-need-to-know/193371
