Pro-Life
Mitt Romney’s adamant pro-choice position
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_w9pquznG4] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxV-QNXoRIc&feature=related] Today, Mitt Romney says he is pro-life. In earlier campaigns this decade, me maintained he was adamantly pro-choice. See the videos above. In the early 90s, it is suggested that he was pro-life. We’re left with the impression that he didn’t just flip-flop on the issue, he flip-flop-flipped. There is…
Read MoreThe rise and fall of Herman Cain
By Tom Quiner I like Herman Cain. He is an American success story. A guy like that inspires others to be all that they can be. His 9-9-9 tax plan has sparked a vigorous debate on one of the critical issues facing America: how do we tax a nation in a way that is constructive,…
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.”…
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 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 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…
Read MorePro-Life book sale moves to new location
By Jenifer Bowen Iowa Right to Life is pleased to announce that we are celebrating our 10th book sale in 5 years! “With sale proceeds benefiting pro-life pregnancy centers, maternity shelters and adoption agencies across Iowa, this has been such an exciting journey,” stated Jenifer Bowen, Executive Director of Iowa Right to Life. “Through the diligence…
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…
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