September 1 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Donald Trump Pulls Ahead Of Hillary Clinton In New National Poll
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/01/donald-trump-pulls-ahead-of-hillary-clinton-in-new-national-poll/

 

NBC5
— Governor Rauner Announces Layoffs of Patronage Hires at IDOT  All 29 staff assistants were hired under the Quinn and Blagojevich administrations, Rauner said – Mary Ann Ahern (DIERSEN: 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.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/rauner-announces-patronage-layoffs-at-idot-392078771.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Rauner fires 29 from patronage scandal under predecessors – AP (DIERSEN: Just like Jim Thompson and Jim Edgar, my Democrat superiors in the federal government rejected the Rutan decision.  My Democrat superiors in the federal government did not want to hire, to retain, or to promote Republicans, and especially Republicans like me who were conservative, White, male, and non-veteran. 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.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/199081035-story
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The state’s inspector general found in 2014 that the politically connected hires should have been put into their positions based on merit. The high court ruling, known as “Rutan,” allows consideration of political loyalty in filling sensitive, policymaking positions or those involving confidential information or which require public statements. The inspector general’s investigation determined that IDOT often filled the jobs with politically connected candidates to perform tasks related to those functions, but they ended up doing routine jobs, such as answering phones and mowing lawns, and therefore the posts should have been open to anyone.)

 

WLS AM
— Rauner rejects calling out National Guard to curb Chicago violence – John Dempsey
http://www.wlsam.com/2016/09/01/rauner-rejects-calling-out-national-guard-to-curb-chicago-violence/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Ill. Supreme Court sets new rules for pot decriminalization law – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ill-supreme-court-sets-new-rules-for-pot-decriminalization-law/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump may lose, but he’s not going away.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/robert-reich-trump-may-lose-but-hes-not-going-away/
— Clinton, Kaine, Trump hitting Chicago for fundraising – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/clinton-kaine-trump-hitting-chicago-for-fundraising/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump alienates Latinos, but will they vote?”  Who alienates you? The following alienate me: those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/marlen-garcia-trump-alienates-latinos-but-will-they-vote/
— Rev. Jackson, others sign on to ‘Endangered Communities Tour’ – Mitch Dudek
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rev-jackson-others-sign-on-to-endangered-communities-tour/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump vs. Clinton battle seeping into the workplace – David Sharos
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-workplace-trump-clinton-st-0902-20160901-story.html
— Rauner moves to dump 29 political hires from Blagojevich, Quinn eras – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-idot-layoffs-met-0902-20160901-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s immigration speech was wrong, but it got the job done.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-trump-immigration-speech-mexico-clinton-zorn-perspec-0902-jm-20160901-column.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “‘Crushed’: Some Hispanic leaders feel misled after Trump immigration speech.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-hispanic-leaders-immigration-20160901-story.html
— When this is over, you will have nothing that you want – Garrison Keillor  (DIERSEN: What do you want?  Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors WANT GOVERNMENT TO GET RID OF THOSE WHO ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-losing-garrison-keillor-20160831-story.html

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Why Chicago is not Detroit – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160901/BLOGS02/160909990/why-chicago-is-not-detroit

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTED
— IDOT to lay off 29 employees Rauner says were illegally hired – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160901/idot-to-lay-off-29-employees-rauner-says-were-illegally-hired
— Records raise questions about new Illinois State Fairgrounds foundation – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160901/records-raise-questions-about-new-illinois-state-fairgrounds-foundation

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Growth of ‘radical populism’ seen in campaign – Lenore Sobota
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/education/growth-of-radical-populism-seen-in-campaign/article_d8fdf936-d546-560a-8219-ab94e4002302.html

 

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump paints new target on legal immigration.”
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/32960737/trump-paints-new-target-on-legal-immigration

 

DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
— DuPage County Election Commission Seeks Election Judges
http://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=53404

 

CATHOLIC CITIZENS OF ILLINOIS
— George Soros Exploits Catholic ‘Useful Idiots’ – Mary Anne Hackett
http://catholiccitizens.org/news/67671/report-george-soros-exploits-catholic-useful-idiots/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Term Limits deny voters their rights – Ray Hanania
http://www.illinoisnewsnetwork.com/2016/09/01/opinion-term-limits-deny-voters-rights/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The Shaming of Wheaton College by Shameful Organizations – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/shaming-wheaton-college-shameful-organizations/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS’ UNPAID BILLS ARE STACKING UP, BUT THOSE BEING PAID ARE JUST AS INFURIATING
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/chicago-illinois-has-been-without-a-state-budget-for-two-years-meaning-that-there-have-been-no-budget-cuts-despite-lowe.html
— BREENS WELCOME NEW BABY BOY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/breens-welcome-new-baby-boy.html

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— How billionaire George Soros is trying to hijack the Catholic Church for his progressive agenda – Lisa Bourne
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/soros-lurks-in-the-shadows-trying-to-bring-down-catholic-church

 

GOPUSA
— Kaepernick branded a ‘traitor’ by NFL executives over anthem protest
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=14343
— 10K more Muslim refugees are here
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=14385

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump’s Wife Files Suit Against Blogger, Daily Mail Over ‘Escort’ Reports – Greg Richter
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/melania-trump-files-lawsuit-daily/2016/09/01/id/746334/
— Reince Priebus: No One More ‘Humane and Fair’ Than Trump – Todd Beamon
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/reince-priebus-donald-trump-humane-fair/2016/09/01/id/746340/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “If Hillary Wins, What Should Conservatives Do?”
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/439585/hillary-clinton-unpopular-mandate-problem-conservatives-offer-alternatives

 

THE HILL
— Latinos for Trump founder warns of taco trucks on every corner – Jessie Hellmann
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/294226-latinos-for-trump-founder-warns-of-taco-trucks-on-every

 

POLITICO
— Trump Outrages the Elites – RICH LOWRY (DIERSEN: What do the religious, government, political, and financial elites in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois think of you?  Those who paint themselves as being operatives or as dupes for the elites in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois hint/imply/argue/shout that the elites blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems and that they want to get rid of me.)
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/09/rich-lowry-donald-trump-immigration-214205

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Chicago Had Its Deadliest Month In Nearly 20 Years — And The Community Says It’s Being Ignored
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chicago-homicides-august-2016_us_57c861bbe4b078581f11a767

 

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Mexico calls Trump wall plan ‘outrageous’ after visit.”
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-mexico-idUSKCN1175CI
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say Hispanic backers sour on Trump after immigration speech
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-idUSKCN1175BU
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s immigration pitch falls flat with Republicans near the border.”
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-republicans-idUSKCN1175Z3

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Melania Trump Charges That She Was Libeled by The Daily Mail – SYDNEY EMBER
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/02/us/politics/melania-trump-lawsuit-daily-mail.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want Trump to pander to individuals, to organizations, to companies, to governments, and to countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-fortress-america-1472771346
— Biden: Trump Is Choking on His ‘Silver Spoon’ (DIERSEN: How much money do/did your parents have?  Were you born with a silver spoon in your mouth?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my parents were filthy rich.)
http://www.wsj.com/video/biden-trump-is-choking-on-his-ilver-spoon/D5C7A5B7-A746-4105-8815-F634DB20E019.html

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.