Posts by Tom Quiner
How to increase poverty by 430%
By Tom Quiner Rick Santorum scored a major point last night. It took place in last night’s Washington Post/Bloomberg GOP debate. Mr. Santorum didn’t get a lot of opportunity to talk. But when he did, he delivered. He pointed out that the poverty rate is dramatically less for children living in a two-parent household verses a…
Read MoreIs Romney’s Mormonism an issue?
By Tom Quiner I’ve had business dealings with a fair number of Mormons over the years. I have been impressed with their consistent commitment to family. I admire the personal discipline they exercise to mitigate the impact of drugs and vice in their lives. Mormons seem to be clean-living members of society who don’t get…
Read MoreThe significance of Steve Jobs
By Tom Quiner I write my Quiner’s Diner blog on a MacBook Pro laptop computer. I compose my music on it. I run by business on it. I listen to my music on my iPod. I’ve owned nearly ten Apple computers in some form or another over the years. Steve Jobs made quite an impact…
Read MoreOccupy Wall Street vs. the Tea Party
By Tom Quiner I’ve heard that the “Occupy Wall Street” ladies and gentlemen call for a $20 minimum wage, free college, open borders, and seizure of assets (via taxation) of America’s productive sector (aka corporations). Vice President Biden compares this movement with the Tea Party Movement. Perhaps he’s right. Both call for a radical change…
Read MoreGovernor Branstad’s Proclamation for LIFE!
By Jenifer Bowen Governor Terry Branstad has offered a Proclamation that, in Iowa, the first Sunday of each October will be “Respect for Life Sunday.” The purpose of this proclamation is to educate all citizens of Iowa young and old that life is precious and should be respected. This education will take place through the…
Read MoreWould you pass the malaise please?
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWAdt07XPgY] You’ve got $5000 in your pocket. Who is going to spend that money better: you or a stranger? Answer quickly, please. Do you really think a stranger is going to take your five grand and spend/invest it better? It’s an interesting question, because Warren Buffet says rich (productive) Americans need to…
Read MoreWe want God!
By Tom Quiner I’m intrigued. We performed “The Pope of the People, the John Paul II Musical” last night at Living History Farms. This is a show about a Catholic Pope. I’m intrigued by what happens after each performance. Protestants come up to me and tell me how much they loved the show. Regular readers…
Read MoreWho says religion and politics don’t mix?
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYRKG9jK_GI&feature=player_embedded] Readers of this blog know I am passionate about politics, religion, and music. The three come together tonight in a musical I wrote called “The Pope of the People, the John Paul II Musical.” It will be performed at 7PM in the Church of the Land at Living History Farms on this,…
Read MoreScenes from the Life Chain
By Tom Quiner When thousands of people gather for a cause, isn’t that news? You wouldn’t know it with the lack of coverage of the Life Chain in the Des Moines Register. Don’t worry, Quiner’s Diner was there. This was an ecumenical movement. I was standing in front of First Assembly of God Church on…
Read MoreRick Santorum to participate in this Sunday’s Life Chain in Des Moines
By Tom Quiner Republicans and Democrats have differing viewpoints when it comes to the human fetus (Latin for offspring or Little One). Republicans view the Little One as being worthy of human rights. Democrats don’t. Republicans view the Little One as being a person. Democrats don’t. Republicans view the Little One as having a fundamental…
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