GOPUSA ILLINOIS
April 10, 2011
Fellow Republicans:
News clips and upcoming event information:
ABC7
(FROM THAT ARTICLE: Some question whether stronger unions, at the expense of budget and tax payers. “The public and unions do not have the taxpayers best interests. The rank-and-file members have no representation. They are forced to pay dues, and they are given to the Democrats. They’re forced from the system,” said Christina Tobin with the National Taxpayers United.)
CBS2
WREX
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
(DIERSEN: This massive front page editorial unethically made to look like a news article argues that pensions received by certain former DuPage County elected officials are excessive. The editorial highlights Joe Birkett, Joel Kagann, Bill Maio, John Novak, and Robert Schillerstrom.)
- Union workers rally for labor rights Thousands protest efforts in Wisconsin, elsewhere to limit collective bargaining – Vikki Ortiz Healy
- Not targeted but not safe, young illegal immigrants push for a new policy Young activists had pinned their hopes on the Dream Act. When it was put to bed, they started a new strategy: ‘Coming out’ as illegal immigrants and protesting their uncertain fates in this country. – Richard Fausset
- DuPage’s only adult club doomed? Road project could mean curtains for business – Art Barnum
- Presidential Power: Obama’s change of heart on the Constitution’s mandate – Steve Chapman
DAILY HERALD
– FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE OF NAPERVILLE TOWNSHIP REPUBLICAN PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN KURT DORR: Get elected, get free health care – Jake Griffin
(DIERSEN: This massive front page editorial unethically made to look like a news article argues that the health care benefits that certain township elected officials receive are excessive. The editorial highlights Naperville Township and Fred Spitzzeri.) http://www.dailyherald.com/
Let the debate over slots at Arlington Park begin – Editorial
DIERSEN HEADLINE: VERY SAD: Stephanie A. Victor of Lake Forest promotes abortion, big time
DIERSEN HEADLINE: VERY SAD: William S. Hicks of Carpentersville demonizes and denigrates the Tea Party and the GOP
Government should not fund abortions – Judy Lippert, Arlington Heights
NAPERVILLE SUN
Republican Senators Dillard, Lauzen, and Sandack repeat call for pension reform – Dan Cassidy
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A trio of local state senators repeated their call Friday for pension reform in Illinois. In a media conference call, state Sens. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale, Chris Lauzen, R-Aurora, and Ron Sandack, R-Downers Grove, said that to get to the heart of the state’s budget woes the General Assembly needs to tackle the pension issue. “We must get to the hard work. . .which includes pension reform,” Lauzen said. The three are concerned that the state budget for fiscal year 2012 might include a deficit which would be closed by borrowing money. Sandack said he is encouraged by signs in the state House of Representatives of a bipartisan approach to cutting spending. Lauzen agreed that what is happening in the House is “healthy.” “There is a recognition of the need for spending cuts,” he said.)
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
- Thousands of pro-union supporters rally downtown for Wis. workers – Mark Konkol
- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Steinberg promotes abortion again, big time. Democrats and RINOs argue that being able to get abortions quick and cheap, if not for free, is overwhelmingly THE MOST IMPORTANT thing that women want. What do women have to say about that?
- Income tax hike pushes back Tax Freedom day for Illinois workers
BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
SOUTHTOWN STAR
WBEZ
BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
- Workers’ comp fix a must — now – Editorial
- Outside attorneys costly to the state in personnel disputes – Bernard Schoenburg
PALATINE PATCH
ST. LOUIS TODAY
CHAMPION NEWS
NEWSMAX
SPEAKER BOEHNER
(ONE OF THE FACTS: MANDATORY AUDITS OF THE NEW JOB-CRUSHING BUREAUCRACY SET UP UNDER DODD-FRANK. The agreement subjects the so-called Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created by the job-destroying Dodd-Frank law to yearly audits by both the private sector and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to monitor its impact on the economy, including its impact on jobs, by examining whether sound cost-benefit analyses are being used with rulemakings.)
HUFFINGTON POST
WALL STREET JOURNAL
NEW YORK TIMES
LOS ANGELES TIMES
TULSA WORLD
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Carlos Saavedra told the emotional, boisterous crowd that gathered under a hot, springtime sun that “we’re the Davids of this country” who are pitted against the institutional Goliath intent on denying them a better life through education.)
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
(DIERSEN: Tragically, the Democrat Party platform promotes homosexual activity big time. Tragically, most teachers are Democrats. How soon will Democrat teachers say that by definition, students are bullies if they oppose homosexual activity? How soon will Democrat teachers say that by definition, students are bullies if they do not promote homosexual activity? How soon will Democrat teachers expel students if they oppose homosexual activity? How soon will Democrat teachers expel students if they do not promote homosexual activity?)
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
(DIERSEN: I worked for GAO 1980-1997. I became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990 and a Forensic Accountant in 1997.)
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Last month, U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro relieved Kutz of his duties as the head of the Forensic Audits and Special Investigations unit. In a written statement, Dodaro said the change will “ensure greater attention to the issues that led to the need to produce the errata to the for-profit schools report and by the subsequent inspection.”)
NEW YORK TIMES
- EXECUTIVE PAY: Enriching a Few at the Expense of Many – Gretchen Morgenson
- Farrakhan Using Libyan Crisis to Bolster His Nation of Islam – David Lepeska
HOLY BULLIES AND HEADLESS MONSTERS
BOSTON GLOBE
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As Craven tells it, his father died when he was 4, and his mother joined a strict Baptist church: no dancing, no drinking, no smoking, no fun. No movies except for the rare Disney film. He went on to attend Wheaton College, a Christian school in Illinois, where he majored in English literature and movie viewing was grounds for expulsion. Then one night as a second-semester senior he snuck out to see “To Kill a Mockingbird,” then a new release, now a classic. He says he knew his mother would be crushed if he were caught.)
RASMUSSEN REPORTS
(DIERSEN: As Democrats and RINOs make welfare increasingly generous, how much higher do salaries have to be before welfare recipients who have little or no education or job skills before they will accept job offers — $30,000, $40,000, $50,000+ a year?)
SAWBUCK
UPCOMING EVENTS: FOR EVENT DETAILS, VISIT THE EVENTS PAGES AT: www.illinoisreview.com, www.weareillinois.org, and/or www.dupagegop.com
4/11 Event: DGTRO meeting at Ashyana Banquets
4/11 Event: Paul Ryan to speak at RJC event in Chicago
4/12 Event: Township Annual Meetings
4/13 Event: Milton Township GOP meeting
4/14 Event: Behrend to speak at RALC meeting in Mundelein
4/14 Event: William J. Kelly hosts Official Atlas Shrugged Movie Premiere Screening.
4/15 Event: William J. Kelly speaks at Springfield Tea Party Rally
4/15 Event: March on the IL State capital hosted by the Springfield Tea Party and Alton Tea Party
4/16 Event: Berlin to speak at TAPROOT breakfast meeting in Lombard
4/18 Event: Walsh to speak at Tea Party rally in Chicago
4/19 Event: Fortner meet and greet at Pal Joey’s in West Chicago
4/20 Event: Priebus to speak at City Club of Chicago breakfast meeting
4/20 Event: Priebus to speak at Northwest Suburban Republican Lincoln Day Dinner in Schaumburg
4/21 Event: Roskam to speak at Lauzen luncheon fundraiser in Naperville
4/25 Event: Millner reception in Rosemont
4/27 Event: Pawlenty to speak at For The Good of Illinois luncheon in Collinsville
4/29-30 Event: IFRW Spring Conference in Peoria
5/1 Event: Illinois Forum meeting in Rantoul
5/1 Event: Kachiroubas fundraiser in Lisle
5/3 Event: Gibson reception at Arrowhead in Wheaton
5/6 Event: Monroe County GOP Dinner
5/12 Event: RALC Meeting
5/16 Event: Lake County Republican Party monthly meeting
5/27 Event: Defense of Marriage Rally in downtown Chicago
5/28 Event: Walsh to speak in Lake Zurich
6/28 Event: DeMonte to speak at the Bureau-LaSalle Tea Party event
6/29 Event: Rutherford to speak at City Club of Chicago Luncheon
7/4 Event: Wheaton Independence Day Parade
7/16 Event: DeMonte to speak at TAPROOT breakfast meeting in Lombard
7/16 Event: Operation Support Our Troops concert at Cantigny Park in Wheaton
8/14 Event: TAPROOT picnic in Woodridge
8/18 Event: Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair
8/25 Event: “Tee it up fore women” golf outing at St. Andrews
8/28 Event: Naperville Area Republican Women’s Organization A Tribute To Great Women Leaders
10/7-9 Event: Values Voter Summit in DC
10/16 Event: Zaruba fundraiser brunch at Drury Lane
10/28 Event: Milton Township Republican Oktoberfest at the Carlisle
The opinions that I express in this email are based on experience that I have gained doing many things including:
Republican
– serving on the committee that developed the Illinois Republican Party’s platform in 2008
– serving as the Chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois (www.taprootgop.org) since 2005
– serving on the Steering Committee of the Illinois Center Right Coalition 2003-2007
– serving as the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004
– serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000
– serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999
Employment
– consulting since 1998, being a member of the American Association of Political Consultants since 2001, and being a founding member of its Midwest Chapter
– serving as an arbitrator for the Financial Regulatory Authority since 1998 and for the Better Business bureau since 2001 — working for the U.S. Government Accountability Office 1980-1997
– working for IRS 1971-1980
– working for Firestone Stores 1970-1972
– working for the Post Office 1966-1969
Education
– earning a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997
– earning a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980
– earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976
– earning a bachelors degree in management from NIU in 1970
– attending the University of Illinois in Chicago 1966-1968
– earning a diploma from Crete-Monee High School in 1966
Professional
– becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997
– becoming a Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996
– becoming a Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994
– becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990
– becoming a licensed CPA in 1982
– passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981
– passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979
Other — serving as the Treasurer and a Director of www.Adversity.Net since 1999 — serving on the Executive Committee of the Chicago Chapter of the Association of Government Accountants 1983-1996
– being a union member 1966-1969 and 1971-1980
– assisting attorneys with lawsuits that charged age discrimination, reverse discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, exceeding executive branch authority, and fraud
– living in DuPage County and its county seat Wheaton since 1978, in Chicago 1974-1978, in University Park 1972-1974, and in Crete 1948-1972
– being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine
– owning cars since 1964 and only American nameplate cars since 1964
– being married since 1978
– being confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran in 1962
– being someone who is 100% German national origin
– assuring proper care for my 80-year-old aunt who has Alzheimer’s
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Dave Diersen
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