Archive for November 2010
A little post-election political humor
By Tom Quiner It’s been intense these recent weeks as politicking reach a fever pitch. I think it’s time to decompress for a few minutes with a little political humor. I received the story below from a Quiner’s Diner reader. I think it’s made the rounds over the years. I don’t know who wrote it.…
Read MoreA mandate for restraint
By Tom Quiner In the 2006 midterm elections, Democrats picked up 31 seats in the House and 5 Senate seats. In the 2008 elections, Democrats picked up another 21 House seats, 8 Senate seats, and the White House. There are a number of factors that decide elections. One of the critical factors in Republican’s fall…
Read MoreComing Wednesday: Quiner’s Diner election wrap up
By Tom Quiner I’m getting ready to head down to my family room to watch election coverage. Check back tomorrow for Quiner’s Diner humble reactions to this watershed election. God bless America. [Note to the President: God is the Being who grants us inalienable rights, including a right to life. Read the Declaration of Independence…
Read MoreThe President of the elite
By Tom Quiner I have just completed writing a musical called “The Pope of the People.” It covers John Paul II’s ( JP2) first ten years as Pope (click the icon on the right for more info). What was striking about this man was the way he connected with ordinary people. I talked with a…
Read MoreFederal Spending for Dummies
By Tom Quiner I have a simple and effective way to assess federal spending. I call it Federal Spending for Dummies. Use it as a handy voting guide tomorrow when you head out to vote. Here’s how it works. I take the total amount of money the federal government spends each year, including off-budget items…
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