GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - December 1, 2008
GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - December 1, 2008
DIERSEN: Many foreign countries, many foreign companies, many foreign organizations, and many foreign individuals argue that America's future will be brighter if America lets them own and control everything in America. Outrageously, many politicians in America are increasingly acting like they agree with that.
CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS
-- Chicago's stake in Detroit - Bob Tita and Monee Fields-White
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?articleId=31026
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The collapse of a Detroit automaker would send shock waves through Chicago, from South Side manufacturers to northwest suburban dealerships to downtown TV studios. As General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler LLC seek a multibillion-dollar lifeline from the federal government, many Illinois companies and workers are holding their breath. The state's stake in Detroit is huge: Illinois trails only Michigan, Ohio and Indiana in the number of auto-supplier jobs in the U.S. More than 80,000 jobs statewide are directly tied to the auto industry, government figures show, and one estimate puts the total number of workers with direct links to automakers at more than three times that number. The industry pumped more than $16 billion last year into the state economy through assembly plants, parts makers and car sales. If a Detroit automaker goes under, thousands of jobs will be lost, hundreds of businesses hurt and millions of dollars drained from the local economy. "I would hate to imagine the trickle-down effects of the job loss if these companies are allowed to just close up," says Greg Baise, president of the Illinois Manufacturers Assn. "It would have a much broader impact than it would have had 30 years ago.")
-- Suburban homebuilder Pasquinelli's troubles deepen - Thomas Corfman
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?articleId=31027
-- Gravy train will need push from Springfield - Editorial
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?articleId=31036
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
-- Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias to propose combining state pension investments Plan would save state at least $50 million, he says - Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-state-pension-boards-01dec01,0,7306997.story
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/11/giannoulias-state-pensions.html
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Chicago Tribune promotes homosexual activity again
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-1201edit2dec01,0,1376187.story
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
-- William C. Durant, giant of General Motors wouldn't stand for this - Bernard A. Weisberger
http://www.suntimes.com/news/otherviews/1307017,CST-EDT-open01b.article
-- High School Students say: 30% have stolen, 64% have cheated
http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/1307272,CST-NWS-cheat01.article
-- Black base determined to 'keep the seat' - Laura Washington (DIERSEN: What if America's founding fathers had decided that representation in Congress should be apportioned based on national origin, on religion, on etc.?)
http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/1307016,CST-EDT-washington01.article
-- Is the world spending too much to fight AIDS? - Maria Cheng
http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/1307091,CST-NWS-aids01.article
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Neil Steinberg promotes Obama and demonizes/denigrates anyone and everyone who does not promote Obama
http://www.suntimes.com/news/steinberg/1307060,CST-NWS-stein01.article
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: ALL OF FRONT PAGE WITH 8X9-INCH BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO: Chicago Sun-Times promote's Michelle Obama's "Blackness" big time
http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/obama/1307497,CST-NWS-mobama01.article
CBS2
-- Obama, Governors to Meet On State Budget Shortfall
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/rod.blagojevich.barack.2.876718.html
-- United Auto Workers Chief Begs Big 3 To Craft Plan
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/uaw.bailout.plan.2.876857.html
DAILY HERALD
-- DIERSEN QUESTION: How many illegals intentionally get themselves caught by ICE or turn themselves into ICE to get Americans to pay for their visits home?
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=254704
-- Dr. Sam Ho of United Healthcare: Preventing HIV is not complicated. Get tested as soon as you're sexually active. Don't use IV drugs or share needles. Abstain or practice safer sex. With preventive care, education and communication, you and your health care provider can fight and manage this disease. For more information, visit www.worldaidsday.org.
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=254168&src=
-- David Lundquist of Arlington Heights: Our village board should be ashamed of themselves. We are in the middle of a recession and they decide to purchase Toyota Prius cars for the village. Not only are these automobiles expensive, the profit from these cars does not stay in the USA. How can they look their neighbors in the eye? We have had two local car dealers close their doors recently, Joe Mitchell Buick GMC and Lattof Chevrolet. There are people in my neighborhood who worked at these dealerships. The mayor should ask these people what they think about being (environmentally responsible) right now. I find it hard to believe the board could not find a Ford, Chrysler or Chevrolet that would fit the bill. Buy American, the job you save may be your own.
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=254237&src=
-- Illinois budget troubles raise plenty of questions - AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=254750&src=109
NORTHWEST HERALD
-- Don't let Ryan go, pols say - Brett Rowland
http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2008/12/01/news/local/doc4933c1bea81b4497646103.txt
BEACON NEWS
-- FROM THE ARTICLE: 42 of Illinois' 102 counties don't even have a Web site, and that's pretty bad. At least none are around here, but apparently technology isn't as widespread as we're lead to believe. In this area, DuPage and Will counties have the least "bad" points. Both get nabbed for not having contracts online. DuPage doesn't post any lobbyist info, while Will doesn't say whether it belongs to any tax-based lobbying groups.
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/news/1307360,2_1_AU01_AUTALK_S1.article
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
-- Governor’s delusions catch up to us - Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinions/x415857359/Our-Opinion-Governor-s-delusions-catch-up-to-us
ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: St. Louis Post Dispatch outrageously argues that George Ryan's prison sentence should be commuted because he a) increased taxes, b) pandered to America-hating communist Castro, c) increased health insurance costs, d) promoted homosexual activity, e) and increased violent crime by taking murders off death row and constructively ending the death penalty.
http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/the-platform/published-editorials/2008/11/commute-george-ryans-sentenceif-he-apologizes/
ILLINOIS REVIEW
-- The coming Demographic Winter - Fran Eaton
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2008/11/the-coming-demo.html (Includes video clip)
-- Tribune ad calls upon Obama to produce natural citizenship evidence - Fran Eaton
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2008/11/tribune-ad-call.html
CHAMPION NEWS
-- We the people. . .need reformers - John Biver
http://www.championnews.net/article.php?sid=1445
ABC NEWS
-- Big Three in D.C.: Good, Bad, Ugly Automakers' Plea for Relief to Include Release of Confidential Plans for Next-Gen Biofuel Vehicles - Eric Horng
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/Economy/story?id=6361925&page=1
CBS NEWS
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: VERY SAD BUT NOT SURPRISING: Obama promoters demonize and denigrate anyone who is not an Obama promoter
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/26/opinion/main4635621.shtml
SALON
-- In Barack we trust? Obama campaigned on his personality and judgment and won. Now, like it or not, he isn't beholden to anyone. - David Sirota
http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2008/11/29/obama_choices/print.html
AFP
-- Chastened Big Three US automakers to present recovery plan
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i9WTj6M63NjWhP-pZ09o0CbPNE4A
WALL STREET JOURNAL
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: VERY SAD: FOREIGN COMPANIES OVERJOYED: The Wall Street Journal makes it even more clear that a) it puts the interests of foreign companies ahead of America's interests and b) it has no problem with foreign companies controlling everything, that is, everything, in America.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122809320261867867.html
BLOOMBERG
-- GM Board Reviewing Wagoner’s Plan to Save Automaker - Jeff Green
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aBIzlCy8EvMY&refer=home
-- GM, Ford, Chrysler CEO Jobs May Hinge on Bailout Plan - Jeff Green
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=adjNpKovfRHM&refer=home
-- U.S. Auto Sales Likely Fell on Weak Economy, Bankruptcy Concern - Alex Ortolani
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aiFBd2Oa2B0o&refer=home
-- Obama's Army of E-Mail Backers Gives Him Clout to Sway Congress - Jonathan Salant
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aEVXKOC3s8.k&refer=home
ASSOCIATED PRESS
-- Liberals to keep pressure on Obama for results - Ben Feller
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jl8GZMyYWrYdHsSZX_QWs4CDihGAD94PA5AO0
-- Autoworker chief pleads for government aid - Julie Davis
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gA2mr12dJLiWM1QN59MYfpM9OQfwD94PD9P80
REUTERS
-- UAW wants limits on carmakers' executive pay
http://www.reuters.com/article/ousiv/idUSTRE4AT24M20081130
FLINT JOURNAL
-- Federal aid to Detroit Three essential to preserving American jobs - Dale E. Kildee
http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/voices/index.ssf/2008/11/federal_aid_to_detroit_three_e.html
YOUNGSTOWN VINDICATOR-- Don’t blame autoworkers for General Motors’ woes - Tim O'Hara (DIERSEN: Albeit briefly, I worked on the Chrysler assembly line in Belvedere early in 1970. I was a union member during the first 12 of my 29 years of federal employment. Democrats are overjoyed because tragically, some Republican elected officials and some Republican party leaders act like they a) hate everyone involved in the American automotive industry and especially hate GM, Ford, and Chrysler employees and b) want everyone to hate everyone involved with the American automotive industry and especially hate GM, Ford, and Chrysler employees. Needless-to-say, anyone who promotes hatred of people involved with America's automotive industry is not really a Republican.)
http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/dec/01/don8217t-blame-autoworkers-for-general/
JANESVILLE GAZETTE
-- GM bankruptcy could hurt local retirees, employees - Stacy Vogel
http://gazettextra.com/news/2008/nov/30/gm-bankruptcy-could-hurt-local-retirees-employee/
DUBUQUE TELEGRAPH HERALD
-- Buyers wary of Detroit Three's woes Bankruptcy possibilities spark concerns over warranty obligations, safety recalls and availability of parts - Kimberly Johnson
http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=224422
DESERT DISPATCH
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: VERY SAD: FOREIGNERS OVERJOYED: John Stossel makes it makes it even more clear that a) he puts foreigners' interests ahead of America's interests and b) he has no problem with foreigners controlling everything, that is, everything, in America.
http://www.desertdispatch.com/opinion/big_4887___article.html/three_own.html
LOS ANGELES TIMES
-- Government coffers feel drop in auto sales - Ken Bensinger
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-dealers1-2008dec01,0,6804146.story
NEW YORK TIMES
-- Autoworkers Worry More Givebacks Are in Store - Micheline Maynard
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/01/business/01uaw.html?_r=1
-- Each Player in Big Three to Bring Its Own Plan - Bill Vlasic
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/01/business/economy/01auto.html?ref=business
USA TODAY
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Obama-controlled news media credits Obama supporters for recent stock market increases. Why didn't the Obama-controlled news media blast Obama supporters for driving the stock market down to elect Obama?
http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/2008-11-30-obama-stock-market-economy_N.htm
-- GOP's path to victory still goes through God. To scapegoat religious conservatives for the recent Republican Party’s implosion is preposterous. - Rod Dreher
http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2008/12/gops-path-to-vi.html#more
TAPROOT REPUBLICANS OF ILLINOIS
-- All Republicans are invited to attend TAPROOT's December 7 Christmas Party - Dave Diersen
www.gopillinois.com
All Republicans are invited to attend TAPROOT's 2008 Christmas Party on Sunday, December 7, between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM in Downers Grove. The location is the same as last year: Orchard Brook Club House, 1089 West 35th Street, near the intersection of Highland Avenue and 35th Street in Downers Grove. If you take the Reagan (I-88), turn off on Highland and go south and then turn west onto 35th Street. The first building that you see on the south side of the street is the club house. You will also see a swimming pool and a large parking lot. TAPROOT will supply coffee and soft drinks. Bring your own snacks, beverages, and something to share. Bring a guest! For members, please, bring your checkbooks to renew membership -- the annual membership fee is $25. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Bob Biggins, Bill Brady, Wally Brown, John Kinsella, Chris Lauzen, Jim Oberweis, Sean O'Kane, Rosanna Pulido, Joan Solms, Rick Stock, and Jon Zahm spoke at TAPROOT's 2007 Christmas party; Jim Oberweis, Teri O'Brien, and Rosanna Pulido spoke at TAPROOT's 2006 Christmas Party; and Joe Birkett and Jim Oberweis spoke at TAPROOT's 2005 Christmas Party. Many outstanding individuals have spoken at TAPROOT events over the years including: Stan Austin, Bruno Behrend, Patti Bellock, Bob Biggins, Joe Birkett, Scott Bludorn, John Borling, Bill Brady, Pat Brady, Wally Brown, John Cox, Dan Cronin, John Curran, John Demling, Edward Derwinski, Pat Durante, MaryAlice Erickson, Blanche Fawell, Mike Fortner, Steve Greenberg, Gwen Henry, John Kinsella, Peter LaBarbera, Chris Lauzen, Andy McKenna, Jim Nalepa, Jim Oberweis, Teri O'Brien, Sean O'Kane, Pat O'Malley, Carol Pankau, Kenneth Popejoy, Dan Proft, Mike Prueter, Rosanna Pulido, Steve Rauschenberger, Sandy Rios, Jack Roeser, Tom Roeser, Peter Roskam, Darlene Ruscitti, Richard Russo, Jack Ryan, Steve Sauerberg, Brien Sheahan, Dave Smith, Joan Solms, Fred Spitzzeri, Rick Stock, Ray True, John Tsarpalas, Sandy Wegman, Jon Zahm, and Dan Zanoza. Phone TAPROOT Chairman Dave Diersen at 630-653-0462 or TAPROOT Communications Director George Kocan at 630-393-6401 with your questions and/or RSVP.
