A Heapin' Plate of Conservative Politics and Religion

by Tom Quiner

A Heapin' Plate of Conservative Politics & Religion

by Tom Quiner

A fricking fracking fracas

By quinersdiner | July 12, 2013

Frankly, I think fracking is getting framed. For the uninitiated, fracking “is a technique in which … “

The politics of market suppression

By quinersdiner | July 11, 2013

Why in the world did the POSSIBILITY of Obamacare ever arise? There seemed to be three driving forces …

Give me cheaper coverage

By quinersdiner | July 10, 2013

Human nature is simple: if someone else is picking up the tab for health insurance, a person will choose gold-plated coverage. If he’s paying for it himself, he selects the cost-effective product with the coverage he needs.

Mixed feelings on Obama’s postponement of the mandates

By quinersdiner | July 9, 2013

In tacit admission of their collective incompetence, the administration is using the honor system in determining who will receive deep Obamacare discounts on the basis of need. Recall how candidate Obama promised “to root out waste and fraud” which is rampant in Medicare and Medicaid. They’ve taken the Reagan mantra of “trust, but verify,” and turned it on its head with their new “don’t verify AND trust” approach to governance.

Secure the border first

By quinersdiner | July 8, 2013

I’m sympathetic to the plight of “illegals” who come to this country looking for a better life. If I were in their place I would probably do the same thing. I believe there should be eventual passage of this bill on immigration, but FIRST the border has to be made secure.

The shocking ad USA Today refused to run

By quinersdiner | July 8, 2013

Are you willing to speak up for the little girl above? If yes, here’s what to do. Print out the ad above. Fold it up and put it in your purse or wallet. When the opportunity presents itself, give it to a friend. Here is what to say:

It’s not a one-way ticket?

By quinersdiner | July 8, 2013

We need late term abortion for the sake of genocide

By quinersdiner | July 8, 2013

As we walked along the quiet bike trail, an occasional biker would pass us with a cry of “on your left!” We didn’t see any other walkers until we headed back, when we encountered two men, one of whom was pushing a double baby carriage.

Why Obamacare was delayed

By quinersdiner | July 6, 2013

The Obamacare Effect

By quinersdiner | July 6, 2013

Businesses are cutting back the hours they offer their employees to avoid paying health insurance and other benefits. That’s why involuntary part-time jobs increased by 322,000 last month. We are seeing an increase in part time jobs at the same time we are seeing a decline in full time jobs.

Where Morsi went wrong?

By quinersdiner | July 6, 2013

American exceptionalism

By quinersdiner | July 4, 2013

What a country we have. Did you know that most Americans believe we are exceptional? The Gallup Poll asked us this question: “Because of the United States’ history and its Constitution, do you think the U.S. has a unique character that makes it the greatest country in the world, or don’t you think so?” Here is how the results broke down …