What politicians could learn from Steve Jobs
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUxBJ7n0T8U&feature=player_embedded] Steve Jobs was a genius because he developed products that not only did cool things, they were easy to use. “Elegant” is the word consistently used to describe the MacIntosh computer, iPods, iPhones, and iPads. Do you remember the first iPod? It had one button. One button! It seemed like it would…
Read MoreMitt 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 MoreHealth insurance implosion continues in Iowa
By Tom Quiner Here’s what is happening in Iowa: health insurance companies are pulling out of the Iowa market. Thirteen companies have pulled out of the the market here in the past sixteen months. These companies are victims of Obamacare, according to the CEO of the latest company to pull out of the market, Des Moines-based…
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 MoreA little civility goes a long way
By Tom Quiner I respect Susan Sarandon as an actress. She’s made some great films. I disagree with her politics, but that’s America. But she made a crack yesterday that made me lose respect for her. She referred to Pope Benedict as the “Nazi” pope. For Ms. Sarandon, who was raised Catholic, to turn on…
Read MoreWhat kind of people want to “occupy Wall Street”?
By Tom Quiner You can’t help but glean some quick reactions to the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) crowd. They’re profane. They like to copulate in public parks. The women like to display themselves in a state of undress. Impressed so far? But what is really on their minds? Democratic pollster, Douglas Schoen, had a senior…
Read MoreOccupy Wall Street reactions
By Tom Quiner Here are a few interesting reactions to the OWS (Occupy Wall Street) movement as seen on Facebook.
Read MoreHow do we create opportunity?
By Tom Quiner Some of the folks participating in the Occupy Wall Street protests have a good point: they need a job. The official unemployment rate continues to hover above nine percent. That number doesn’t reflect another group, the permanently unemployed. These are the folks that have given up looking for a job. When you…
Read MoreThe skewed view from the Left
By Tom Quiner This morning’s Des Moines Register’s letters to the editors showcased the skewed vision of America from those on the Left of the political spectrum. One writer called Herman Cain “un-American.” “Herman Cain said recently that the protesters from the 99 percent movement outside Wall Street and now outside the capital in Iowa’…
Read MoreMillionaire Michael Moore: All rich guys are “sociopaths”
By Tom Quiner Enjoy some more zingers pointed at liberals by our friends from NewBusted. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpGiRBqJBGA&feature=youtu.be]
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