Politics
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 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 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 MoreHerman Cain’s business savvy is good for America
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WP5dYfBBzU] The President’s inexperience is telling. We elected a man with no business experience and minimal Congressional experience. The president appears to be floundering with no clear vision on how to create jobs and restore the economy. I have been impressed recently with Herman Cain’s clear communication, upbeat message, and business savvy.…
Read MoreDemocrats diss democracy
By Tom Quiner Our democratically elected legislature passed a law in the 90s called The Defense of Marriage Act. It passed with bi-partisan support. A Democratic President signed it into law. The current president, also a Democrat, said, “Sorry, I don’t like the law. I’m not going to enforce it.” End of story. Another Democrat,…
Read MoreIn praise of Adolph Hitler
By Tom Quiner Adolph Hitler accomplished much for Germany. In his own words from a speech in 1939 … ” … I overcame chaos in Germany, restored order, enormously raised production in all fields of our national economy … “ These are accomplishments any American could relate to, aren’t they? Mr. Hitler really put government…
Read MorePlanned Parenthood is the new “back alley”
By Jenifer Bowen It would be remiss of us to allow Joy Corning’s letter to the editor in The Des Moines Register yesterday which she said is to “quell misconceptions about Planned Parenthood” to go unchallenged. Pro-lifers can agree with one thing Corning says: “Sometimes we humans avoid facing facts that should shed light on…
Read MoreIn tribute to Nathan Hale
By Tom Quiner How would you like to be remembered for these last words: “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” These are reputed to be the last words spoken by an American patriot, Nathan Hale, during the Revolutionary War. Only 21 years of age at the time…
Read MoreShould we celebrate dependency?
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o64Fz-KW1Dk] A quarter of a million folks have watched a rap video called “My EBT” by an artist who labels himself as MR EBT. I’ve posted the video above. If you can get through the full three minutes and fifty-one seconds of this song, you have more fortitude than I. The song…
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