The media’s role in the campaign
Mitt Romney had Barack Obama on the ropes. He was moving in for the knock out punch on the president when the media rang the bell and saved the reeling prevaricator.
Read MoreWe’re back where we started
By Tom Quiner Barack Obama is president. The House is controlled by Republicans. The Senate is controlled by Democrats. Campaigns were waged by skewering one’s opponent. Mistrust between parties has most likely intensified rather than abated after all the negative advertising. We’re back where we started. Because of the closeness of the vote and his…
Read MoreReckless rhetoric from the Left
“The only way we lose is through voter fraud.” With these remarks, Howard Dean has ensured turmoil for our country.
Read MoreHow people vote
In this political climate with a swirling smorgasbord of competing truths, half-truths, and lies being vetted by partisan “fact checkers,” reality has been replaced by perception skewed by smoke and mirrors.
Read More“It’s the economy, stupid!”
Dewey wins!
By Tom Quiner The polls say Obama will win a close election. Bookmakers say Obama will win. The highly regarded Nate Silver of the New York Times says Obama has a 93% chance of winning. Why vote? And yet it ain’t over until the fat lady votes, to steal a phrase. I went to the…
Read MoreHome schooling offers hope for our country
By Tom Quiner I love teachers. My mom was a teacher. So were my aunt and uncle. So is my daughter-in-law. So is my niece. I was blessed with many exceptional teachers growing up in the public school system. Today, I am witnessing amazing passion amongst home schoolers. I received an e-mail today from a…
Read MoreI don’t blame African-Americans for voting for Obama
By Tom Quiner Nine out of ten blacks are going to vote for Barack Obama. Maybe more. Conservatives understandably bristle when they see these polls. Suppose 90% of whites voted for Romney, they grouse. Wouldn’t that be proof of racism? Well then, goes the argument, why isn’t it racist for blacks to so overwhelmingly vote…
Read MoreA critical question
What is radical?
Democrats smear Republicans for their “radical” agenda. The definition of radical is something that is drastic or that is a fundamental change from the status quo. Let’s take a look at a few issues with which America grapples. Let’s compare agendas …
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