Archive for October 2011
A little civility goes a long way
By Tom Quiner I respect Susan Sarandon as an actress. She’s made some great films. I disagree with her politics, but that’s America. But she made a crack yesterday that made me lose respect for her. She referred to Pope Benedict as the “Nazi” pope. For Ms. Sarandon, who was raised Catholic, to turn on…
Read MoreWhat kind of people want to “occupy Wall Street”?
By Tom Quiner You can’t help but glean some quick reactions to the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) crowd. They’re profane. They like to copulate in public parks. The women like to display themselves in a state of undress. Impressed so far? But what is really on their minds? Democratic pollster, Douglas Schoen, had a senior…
Read MoreOccupy Wall Street reactions
By Tom Quiner Here are a few interesting reactions to the OWS (Occupy Wall Street) movement as seen on Facebook.
Read MoreHow do we create opportunity?
By Tom Quiner Some of the folks participating in the Occupy Wall Street protests have a good point: they need a job. The official unemployment rate continues to hover above nine percent. That number doesn’t reflect another group, the permanently unemployed. These are the folks that have given up looking for a job. When you…
Read MoreThe skewed view from the Left
By Tom Quiner This morning’s Des Moines Register’s letters to the editors showcased the skewed vision of America from those on the Left of the political spectrum. One writer called Herman Cain “un-American.” “Herman Cain said recently that the protesters from the 99 percent movement outside Wall Street and now outside the capital in Iowa’…
Read MoreMillionaire Michael Moore: All rich guys are “sociopaths”
By Tom Quiner Enjoy some more zingers pointed at liberals by our friends from NewBusted. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpGiRBqJBGA&feature=youtu.be]
Read MoreThe media’s guide to protesters
Herman Cain’s impressive resume’
By Tom Quiner I received this e-mail today. It is Herman Cain’s resume’. There is a lot more to this man than I ever realized I pass it on without editing for your review. Here’s his bio: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Master’s degree in Computer Science. Mathematician for the Navy, where he worked on missile…
Read More“We’ve moved on.”
By Tom Quiner It’s considered one of the top one hundred speeches in American history. I refer to President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address fifty years ago. Right at the beginning of his speech, Mr. Kennedy says: “We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom — symbolizing an end, as…
Read MoreJoin me at Planned Parenthood at 11AM
By Tom Quiner I’m participating in 40 Days for Life this morning at 11. I’ll be praying in front of Planned Parenthood on Army Post Road. My prayer is simple: “Please, God, touch the heart of the women considering abortion. Allow my prayer to reach them and see the wonderful possibilities, the beauty of life.”…
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