October 18 Morning Edition

ABC7

— Chicago police vaccine mandate: New CPD memo threatens discipline, firing for non-compliance – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-fop-john-catanzara-mayor-lori-lightfoot/11139232/
— Chicago shootings: At least 22 shot, 4 fatally, in weekend gun violence, police say. Chicago police said several children were shot over the weekend.
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-violence-shootings-gun/11139326/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— In Illinois, new reports reveal Trump Republicans’ fundraising strength. On the Democratic side, Rep. Danny Davis fundraising slows to a trickle; Rep. Lauren Underwood stockpiles millions; and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s $10 million war chest. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/10/17/22731952/in-illinois-new-reports-reveal-trump-republicans-fundraising-strength-mary-miller-lauf-greene

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Colleges can lead hot-button issues by pushing critical thinking – JASON WINGARD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-colleges-cancel-culture-critical-thinking-20211018-64tqld42pre4ze4rmkya4d6vwy-story.html

WIREPOINTS
— With vaccines failing to reduce COVID spread, what’s the justification for mandates? – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/the-big-new-question-with-vaccines-failing-to-reduce-covid-spread-whats-the-justification-for-mandates-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Veto Session 2021 Begins THIS Week – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2021/10/action-alert-veto-session-2021-begins-this-week/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden accused of exacerbating labor shortage with ‘far-left socialist agenda’ – Mica Soellner and Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/oct/17/steve-scalise-biden-exacerbating-labor-shortage-so/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Democratic Flack Admits: Journalists Let Me Review Stories Before Publication – Andrew Stiles
(COMMENT: My critics/opponents want the following to review my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters before I send them out: a) my critics/opponents, b) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, c) the Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and Wheaton Park District, d) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, e) conservative leaders, f) religious leaders, and g) those who I have sued. My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout at the aforesaid that my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all their problems.)
https://freebeacon.com/media/brian-fallon-journalism-scandal/
— SPOTTED: Illinois Dem Sean Casten at Chicago Airport WITHOUT A MASK Another Democrat selfishly endangers American lives – Andrew Stiles
https://freebeacon.com/politics/sean-casten-mask-scandal/

FOX NEWS
— U. Michigan paid critical race theory advocate $20,000 for a one-hour virtual discussion ‘Costs for this event were covered by the university’s General Fund,’ which includes state appropriations, a university official told Campus Reform – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.foxnews.com/us/university-michigan-ibram-x-kendi-20000-virtual-discussion

AMERICAN THINKER
— You can’t please the immigration activists – Silvio Canto, Jr.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/10/you_cant_please_the_immigration_activists.html
— The problem with school boards – Peter Skurkiss
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/10/the_problem_with_school_boards.html
— Parents vs. Educational Wokeness – Janice Shaw Crouse
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/10/parents_vs_educational_wokeness.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Democracy vs. ‘Democracy’ – Christopher Roach
(COMMENT: Democrats use “democracy” to get rid of those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://amgreatness.com/2021/10/17/democracy-vs-democracy/

BLAZE
— Fauci says his critics ‘deny reality,’ embrace ‘conspiracy theories’ — but his supporters are ‘guided by the truth’ – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/fauci-conspiracy-theories-deny-reality

COMMENTARY
— We Got Here Because of Cowardice. We Get Out With Courage. Say no to the Woke Revolution. – Bari Weiss
https://www.commentary.org/articles/bari-weiss/resist-woke-revolution/

DAILY CALLER
— Why Is The Left Waging A War On ‘Gifted’ Children? – LAUREL DUGGAN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/10/15/left-gifted-children-advanced-honors-classes-equity-critical-race-theory-kendi-1619/
— College Students Really Love Diversity Quotas — Until It Impacts Their D1 Football Team – ANDREW AFIFIAN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/10/16/college-students-diversity-quotas-football-florida-gators/

NEWSMAX
— Lt. Col. Oliver North: Biden ‘Subservient Minion of Xi Jinping’ – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/olivernorth-xijinping-nationalsecurity/2021/10/17/id/1040829/
— Sen. Ron Johnson: Dems Denying Inflation ‘Reality’ on Retirees, Working Poor – Fran Beyer
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/ronjohnson-inflation-supplychain/2021/10/17/id/1040828/

FEDERALIST
— Under Biden Administration Plan, Poor Would Be Three Times More Likely To Get IRS Audit Than 1 Percenters – Reagan Reese
https://thefederalist.com/2021/10/17/under-biden-administration-plan-poor-would-be-three-times-more-likely-to-get-irs-audit-than-1-percenters/

PJ MEDIA
— Legacy Victims Are in Control of the Country – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
(COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs shout at the following that they are victims who should get preference over those who are NOT the following: minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, moderates, liberals, Democrats, Libertarians, Independents, Greens, RINOs, Trump-haters, non-patriotic people, non-married people, non-gun owners, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, criminals, boozers, gamblers, stoners, citizens of foreign countries, illegals, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, those who have less education than others, those who have less money than others, those who have financial, health, and/or other problems, etc. )
https://pjmedia.com/columns/kevindowneyjr/2021/10/16/legacy-victims-are-in-control-of-the-country-debate-me-n1524449

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— What separation? Hundreds of ‘black churches’ to be shown VP Harris video urging a vote for McAuliffe – Jon Dougherty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/10/17/what-separation-hundreds-of-black-churches-to-be-shown-vp-harris-video-urging-a-vote-for-mcauliffe-1150020/

POST MILLENNIAL
— ‘It’s been crazy trying to find people to work,’ Nashville restaurant owners speak out about workforce shortages – James Anthony
(COMMENT: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://thepostmillennial.com/nashville-restaurant-owners

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Pete Buttigieg Should Not Be Taking Two Months off during a Supply-Chain Crisis – DAN MCLAUGHLIN
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/pete-buttigieg-should-not-be-taking-two-months-off-during-a-supply-chain-crisis/

COLLEGE FIX
— Teaching while pro-Trump: Educator in training alleges political views led to his firing – ISAAC WILLOUR
https://www.thecollegefix.com/teaching-while-pro-trump-educator-in-training-alleges-political-views-led-to-his-firing/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Art Institute of Chicago “Fires” All 100 Volunteer Museum Guides For Being Mostly White Women. “The fired docents were offered a two-year free pass to the museum as gratitude for their previous service.”
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/10/art-institute-of-chicago-fires-all-100-volunteer-museum-guides-for-being-mostly-white-women/
— Seattle Elementary School Cancels Halloween in the Name of Equity and Inclusion. “As a school with foundational beliefs around equity for our students and families, we are moving away from our traditional ‘Pumpkin Parade’ event and requesting that students do not come to school in costumes” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/10/seattle-elementary-school-cancels-halloween-in-the-name-of-equity-and-inclusion/

THE HILL
— What do African Americans owe America? – JASON D. HILL
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/576607-what-do-african-americans-owe-america

NEW YORK TIMES
— Colin Powell Dies at 84. A former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, secretary of state and national security adviser, Mr. Powell died on Monday, his family said.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/18/us/politics/colin-powell-dead.html
— Jefferson Statue May Be Removed After More Than 100 Years at City Hall. Black, Latino and Asian City Council members who find the sculpture oppressive and racist may finally win a two-decade fight to remove it from their chamber.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/18/nyregion/thomas-jefferson-statue-ny-city-council.html
— As Trump Thunders About Last Election, Republicans Worry About the Next One – Jeremy W. Peters
(COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout at unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct that I caused their losses. They stress a) my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, b) my raising money from DuPage Republicans so that DuPage Republicans could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2019, c) my serving as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, d) my serving on the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee 2003-2011, e) my serving as the Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, f) my serving on the Steering Committee of the Illinois Center Right Coalition 2003-2007, and g) my serving on the board of the American Association Political Consultants Midwest Chapter 2001-2004. I should write a book about the aforesaid candidates, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/17/us/politics/trump-voter-fraud-republicans.html
— As Some Black Staff Members Leave Congress, Those Who Remain Call for Change – Aishvarya Kavi
(COMMENT: While I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years, they acted like their Democrat employees who were minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, and/or non-German American wanted them to get rid of their Republican employees who were White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German American.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/17/us/politics/black-staff-congress.html

NEW YORK POST
— ‘Build Back Better’ — or ‘Build BIGOTRY Better’? – Deroy Murdock
https://nypost.com/2021/10/17/build-back-better-or-build-bigotry-better/
— Biden’s plans mean stagflation – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2021/10/17/bidens-transformation-bill-means-economic-harm-and-more/
— Marxists try to take Federal Reserve as Biden weighs whether to reappoint Powell – Miranda Devine
https://nypost.com/2021/10/17/marxists-try-to-take-fed-reserve-as-biden-weighs-powell-reappointment/

USA TODAY
— Fired co-leader of #AppleToo worker activist group to file federal complaints – Mike Snider
(COMMENT: My Democrat GAO superiors fired me, that is, they forced me to take their early retirement “offer,” because I opposed their political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. I had become an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. Republican, that is, RINO, U.S. elected officials and their staff members in Illinois did not come to my defense because they too promoted political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination just like Democrats do.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/10/17/apple-fires-employee-worker-activist-group/8491106002/

TULSA WORLD
— Lankford targeted by self-proclaimed RINO hunters – Randy Krehbiel
(COMMENT: I should write a book about conservative hunters, that is, platform Republican hunters, that is, Republican hunters. I would focus on a) my critics/opponents, b) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, c) the Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and Wheaton Park District, d) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, e) conservative leaders, f) religious leaders, and g) those who I have sued.)
https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/lankford-targeted-by-self-proclaimed-rino-hunters/article_e473b31a-2de1-11ec-aefa-17fb8975268f.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Woke, Elvis and America’s Great Awakenings. This isn’t the first time in history that a wave of youthful righteousness has tried to transform America. – Lance Morrow
https://www.wsj.com/articles/elvis-woke-great-awakening-rightness-offensive-gender-ideology-11634495752
— How to Quit Your Job and Get a Better One, From Those Who Have Been There – Krithika Varagur
(COMMENT: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile rescinded a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Firestone Stores fired me for accepting that offer. That resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-quit-your-job-and-get-a-better-one-from-those-who-have-been-there-11634529662
— FRONT PAGE: Facebook Says AI Will Clean Up the Platform. Its Own Engineers Have Doubts. AI has only minimal success in removing hate speech, violent images and other problem content, according to internal company reports. – Deepa Seetharaman, Jeff Horwitz and Justin Scheck
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-ai-enforce-rules-engineers-doubtful-artificial-intelligence-11634338184

INSIDE HIGHER ED
— Holistic Admissions Is Just a Start Higher education needs much more to achieve true diversity – Karen Cox
(DIERSEN: Since 1966, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, in 1966, UIC should have admitted a minority and/or a female, b) that instead of me, in 1969, NIU should have admitted a minority and/or a female, c) that instead of me, in 1972, Loyola should have admitted a minority and/or a female, d) that instead of me, in 1976, DePaul should have admitted a minority and/or a female, and e) that instead of me, in 1992, IIT should have admitted a minority and/or a female.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/admissions/views/2021/10/18/holistic-admissions-just-first-step-promote-diversity-opinion

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.