A Heapin' Plate of Conservative Politics and Religion
by Tom Quiner
A Heapin' Plate of Conservative Politics & Religion
by Tom Quiner
Dear Abby’s dilemma reflects America’s dilemma
By Tom Quiner Did you read Dear Abby on Saturday? Read it here: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/21/1962299/dear-abby-couples-polar-politics.html#ixzz0onsfxhFQ In a nutshell, a young couple are experiencing difficulties in their relationship due to significant political differences. The writer poses this question: “How can we learn to have a mutual respect for our political opinions while not compromising what each believes?” The question reflects a deeper problem facing America. Political differences were manageable as long as…
Read MoreWhat Should We Do About Global Warming?
By Tom Quiner As seen in the Des Moines Register on November 29, 2009 Two heartbreaking tragedies hit Great Britain earlier this decade. Tragedy #1 killed 2,000 people . Tragedy #2 killed 25,000. If you went by the media coverage, tragedy #1 was worse. Those people died from a heat wave that swept the entire European continent back in 2003. Media coverage positioned the cause of the catastrophe as global…
Read MoreDemocrats propose bill to limit conservative free speech
By Tom Quiner The public increasingly rejects the Democrat’s leftward lurchings. Polls show that the Dems may take a big hit at the polls this November. What’s a political party to do when the public rejects their message? How about pass a law that restricts the free speech of the opposition? That is the net effect of a bill proposed on April 30th by Senator Chuck Schumer and Rep. Chris…
Read MoreGovernment unions ask us to sacrifice
By Tom Quiner Here’s what I said on my recent post titled, A Tale of Two Protests: “Something’s wrong when public employee unions donate lavishly to one political party, the one that keeps the perks and jobs flowing for these unions, while the rest of America sacrifices and suffers.” Here’s a response I received back: “I agree with you on this, but it was my impression that you felt that…
Read MoreWhy we need to pass “A Woman’s Right to Know” Legislation
By Tom Quiner “What’s a fetus?” That was the question posed by the young woman to an employee of Planned Parenthood. She asked because she was six to eight weeks pregnant. Here is what Planned Parenthood told her: “The fetus is the developing embryo inside of you. But at this point, there’s nothing developed at all. There’s no legs. No arms. No head. No brain. No heart. At this point,…
Read MoreDoes Black Genocide Matter?
By Tom Quiner As seen in the Des Moines Register on February 7, 2010 One out of two African-American pregnancies end in abortion. Does it matter? I was advised by a voice I respect that I’m walking into a minefield, that perhaps a white guy shouldn’t be writing about black abortion. I drove out to the Maple Street Baptist Church to ask Reverend Keith Ratliff about it. Reverend Ratliff, who…
Read MoreA Tale of Two Protests
Riots broke out in Greece as their lawmakers approved austerity cuts for their profligate government. Who are their rioters? Tens of thousands of civil servants. They turned violent in the face of cuts that will affect their pocket books. These government workers live well. After 35 years of government service, they can retire at 80 percent of their highest salary. They enjoy Cadillac health plans, vacations, and other perks that…
Read MoreIs new banking regulation a good idea?
Wall Street is bad. New government regulation of large financial institutions is good. Right? Not so fast. Government’s expanded reach into our financial lives has consequences, and some of them are bad. Before we increase the power of government even more over our economic lives, I encourage you to read the guest column that follows by my son, Mark Quiner. He is a reporter in the energy industry.
Read MoreWall Street Greed: The True Consumer Advocate
By Mark Quiner Public outrage at Wall Street Banks has been apparent for more than a year. Democrats are capitalizing on this opportunity as they seek to pass a financial reform bill that increases regulations on large financial institutions. One of these key provisions being debated is to ban banks from having their own financial derivatives trading desks. This is no time to stifle financial innovation. This is the time…
Read MoreIowa needs tax relief
As seen in the Des Moines Register March 21, 2010 I’ve enjoyed a life long love affair with Iowa. I think it’s the best place in America to live. From the beauty of our land to the down-to-earth people with good values and common sense, Iowa offers me what I want out of life. We’re faced with some problems, though. I’ve had the pleasure of having my oldest son in…
Read MoreGrassley knows how to create jobs. Obama doesn’t.
When President Obama was sworn in as President, America’s unemployment rate was 8.5 percent. Fifteen months later, it had climbed to 10.2 percent. When President Obama was sworn in as President, Iowa’s unemployment rate was 6.2 percent. Fifteen months later, it had climbed to 7.4 percent. The President’s economic initiatives aren’t producing jobs. I wrote the piece that follows for the Des Moines Register last December. It appeared on December…
Read MoreHow to create more jobs for America
As seen in the Des Moines Register on December 13, 2009 America needs more jobs. Unemployment is killing us. I know of so many people who have lost their job and many of those still employed feel insecure. The President held a “jobs summit” to look for solutions. I don’t trust the President’s judgment when it comes to creating jobs. He’s never run a business or even worked in the…
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