Archive for March 2011
How to suppress conservative free speech
By Tom Quiner National Public Radio made it clear that conservative free speech needs containment by firing Juan Williams a few months ago. Mr. Williams is no conservative. In fact, he’s pretty liberal in his political views. His crime? He regularly appears as a Fox News analyst. And that is what really got him fired.…
Read MoreWhat lesson can we learn from Japan?
By Tom Quiner Hiroshima was leveled in 1945. Its destruction was unimaginable. Today, it is a gleaming city. But much of Japan has been devastated by last week’s tsunami. And now the land of the rising sun is faced with another monumental rebuilding undertaking. Are they up to it? Maybe. Japan rose from the ashes…
Read MoreThe U.S. can control its energy destiny, if the President lets us
By Tom Quiner Let us assess our situation. Unemployment rates continue to hover around nine percent with no relief in sight. The Mideast, the source of the bulk of our energy needs, is in chaos. And the 2-football-field-wide Suez Canal, through which all Mideast oil must pass, is controlled by a country that just overthrew…
Read MoreWhat’s the difference?
Monday, 8:42 AM: Mary’s stomach was tied up in a knot. She had made a profoundly important decision. She tried not to think about what was next as she turned onto Army Post Road. Traffic was heavy. So was her heart. “Am I doing the right thing?” she asked herself.
Read MoreThe House should defund Obamacare
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02V2x_fs3MQ] I got the bad news this week. My healthcare premiums are going up $720 the next twelve months. My wife and I are self-employed and own a high-deductible health savings account (HSA). This type of plan make sense in many respects. We essentially pay the first $5000 of our medical costs.…
Read MoreMomentum builds for life
By Tom Quiner While Republican presidential candidates gathered in Waukee last night and made the case for the pro-life position, pro life activists continued to hit the streets. Above, Iowans for Life President, Maggie Dewitte, participated in a rally outside Leonard Boswell’s office asking his support to defund Planned Parenthood. The efforts of activists like…
Read MoreAn impressive cast at the Iowa Faith and Freedom presidential forum tonight
By Tom Quiner I just got back from the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition’s presidential forum at the Point of Grace Church in Waukee, Iowa. The church was packed. I’d be hard-pressed to estimate the crowd because the hall itself was filled to the brim, and an overflow crowd was out in the lobby listening.…
Read MoreGay marriage confusion
Should our government issue licenses based on function or feelings?
Read MoreShould taxpayers support PBS?
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt5YRexag1o] I am writing this as I watch the 25th anniversary concert of Les Miserables. I’m a huge fan of this musical. I am enthralled by the magnitude of the production. I am grateful to PBS for broadcasting this magnificent concert. They are running this show as the centerpiece of their fund…
Read MoreABC launches new TV show: Good Muslim *&%@#%!
What do you think of a new television show from ABC called “Good Muslim *&%@#% ?
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