Politics
Here’s something Republicans and Democrats can agree on
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…
Read MoreObama lip-syncing scandal!
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCyPAaubENE&list=SL] One of America’s most trusted names in news, The Onion, broke the stunning story above. Does this mean that Milli Vanilli might be able to find a spot in this administration?!
Read MoreWelcome to Des Moines, Mr. President
By Tom Quiner The President of the United States is visiting my neighborhood this morning. He’ll be at the home of members from my church. Some of my friends will be in attendance. I had a 7 AM meeting at my neighborhood coffee shop this morning, Grounds for Celebration, where a couple of Secret Service…
Read MoreDoes the “other side” have a good motive?
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw4TfcOD-UA] No, the other side does not have a good motive. Democrats despised President Bush and former Speaker Newt Gingerich. They didn’t trust their motives. Republicans despise President Obama and Speaker Pelosi. They don’t trust their motives. It wasn’t always this way in America, was it? One of America’s great commentators on…
Read MoreWhat do UAW workers do for lunch?
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWi6IlmSO_o&feature=player_embedded] The video above says it all. How do you feel about the Chrysler bailout now?
Read MoreMore straight talk from Governor Christie
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVccFQLFmUo] Maybe I’m just tired with the President’s ostentatious oratorical self-indulgence. Maybe I’m just tired of politicians who say nothing with a lot of words. On the other hand, maybe the times call for directness. Anyway you cut it, Governor Christie of New Jersey is a breath of fresh air amongst a…
Read MoreThis is how a leader talks!
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkuTm-ON904&feature=player_embedded] Please take a few a minutes and listen to the exchange below between a New Jersey school teacher and NJ Governor, Chris Christie. Governor Christie is direct. He pulls no punches. He conveys information with clarity. He makes no apologies for making tough decisions, and he had to make them. This…
Read MoreThe danger of unrealistic expectations
By Tom Quiner President Obama was set up to fail by his own bloated rhetoric and a fawning press that didn’t do their job. The video clip below of a supporter of the President’s reveals the problem: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P36x8rTb3jI&feature=player_embedded] His supporter, Peggy Joseph, gushes that an Obama administration will fill her gas tank and pay her…
Read MoreYour tax dollars at work
By Tom Quiner I’d like to introduce you to Wendy Greuel, the Los Angeles City Controller. She issued a press release on Thursday with this headline: “City controller releases audits of how Los Angeles has used federal stimulus money. $111 million in ARRA Funds has only created 55 jobs so far.” ARRA stands for American…
Read MoreAssassination attempt on Pope Benedict XVI foiled
By Tom Quiner Five men were arrested in London early this morning accused of plotting an attack on Pope Benedict XVI. This is a big, breaking story. Details will be unfolding today. What is interesting is how CNN and Fox News’ websites have treated the story. CNN’s headline is: “Arrests amid pope’s visit to London.”…
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