A Heapin' Plate of Conservative Politics and Religion
by Tom Quiner
A Heapin' Plate of Conservative Politics & Religion
by Tom Quiner
How consumers can compare health insurance policies
By Tom Quiner A headline in the morning’s Des Moines Register’s Metro section read: “System for comparing health policies still stalled.” As you recall, Obamacare calls for the establishment of “insurance Exchanges” to facilitate consumers’ ability to shop for the right product. States can set up their own online Exchange. If they don’t do it, the Feds will come in and do it themselves. Have you ever stopped to think…
May 13th, 5PM
By Tom Quiner Three children saw something that changed the world. The year was 1917. It took place in Portugal on May 13th at 5PM. Lucia Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto were stopped in their tracks by the mystical appearance of a beautiful woman. Here’s how Lucia described the woman: She was “brighter than the sun, shedding rays of light clearer and stronger than a crystal ball…
Has the definition of humanity changed?
I pose a question to Senator Gronstal and his party: Roman Catholics tend to vote for your party. How can you look us in the eyes and tell us an important piece of legislation that will prevent Iowa from becoming the late-term abortion capital of the Midwest isn’t even worthy of a vote?
Should the President release photos of Bin Laden?
By Tom Quiner President Obama has announced that he is not going to release photos of the gravely wounded Osama Bin Laden. Reports indicate that they are graphic and gruesome. I support the President and trust his judgement on this call. Sarah Palin is taking the President to task on this issue on Twitter: “Show photo as warning to others seeking America’s destruction. No pussy-footing around, no politicking, no drama;…
Kudos to two Presidents
By Tom Quiner I have not been impressed by President Obama’s leadership. However, I am impressed with the decisive action he took to uncover Osama Bin Laden’s whereabouts and subsequent raid to bring the world’s #1 terrorist to justice. Good work, Mr. President! You stuck your neck way out there. Your call took guts. I also commend former President George W. Bush’s relentless pursuit of justice, his steely resolve to…
What is the engine of history?
By Tom Quiner Some Republican leaders are urging their party to focus on economic issues and de-emphasize cultural issues. They believe that it is economics and politics that drive history. Pope John Paul II (JPII) disagreed. He believed, and he proved, that it is culture that drives history. Not economics. Not politics. Economics and politics are certainly potent forces. They are interconnected with each other, as well as with culture,…
A nation of radical ideals
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQsCW1hbOGw] 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?” Eighty percent of Americans said yes! In their eyes, America is exeptional.…
Happy Easter!
By Tom Quiner Enjoy this vintage clip of the great Fred Astaire singing Happy Easter. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPbWNiaD_8g]
Would you die for a lie?
By Tom Quiner Men have been known to go to their death for something in which they believe. Those men are few and far between. Men don’t give up their lives easily. Do men go to their death for a lie? No they don’t, because our lives are too precious to us. The ultimate sacrifice, the ultimate expression of courage by giving up one’s own life, is only witnessed in…
Planned Parenthood’s most-hated investigative journalist is coming to Des Moines
By Lisa Bourne [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq0kBkUZbvQ&feature=player_embedded] For those who may not be aware, Lila Rose is the founder of the organization Live Action. A visit to www.liveaction.org yields the group’s description of itself as a youth-led pro-life movement for human rights. Live Action has been responsible for numerous videos exposing Planned Parenthood for corruption and repeated illegal activity. There’s plenty to see out on the Internet. What’s sad is that it’s taken…
What happens when one party controls the purse-strings?
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BH91X-5X40Q] What happens when one party controls the ability to spend taxpayer’s money too long? California happens. Democrats have controlled the legislature since 1996. According to WikiAnswers: “They have been in complete control of setting the legislative agenda and appointing the membership of every legislative committee, including those that deal with health care, transportation, education, aging, public safety, budget, taxes, and revenue.” Is California better off for…
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