The media’s guide to protesters
Herman Cain’s impressive resume’
By Tom Quiner I received this e-mail today. It is Herman Cain’s resume’. There is a lot more to this man than I ever realized I pass it on without editing for your review. Here’s his bio: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Master’s degree in Computer Science. Mathematician for the Navy, where he worked on missile…
Read More“We’ve moved on.”
By Tom Quiner It’s considered one of the top one hundred speeches in American history. I refer to President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address fifty years ago. Right at the beginning of his speech, Mr. Kennedy says: “We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom — symbolizing an end, as…
Read MoreJoin me at Planned Parenthood at 11AM
By Tom Quiner I’m participating in 40 Days for Life this morning at 11. I’ll be praying in front of Planned Parenthood on Army Post Road. My prayer is simple: “Please, God, touch the heart of the women considering abortion. Allow my prayer to reach them and see the wonderful possibilities, the beauty of life.”…
Read MoreHow to increase poverty by 430%
By Tom Quiner Rick Santorum scored a major point last night. It took place in last night’s Washington Post/Bloomberg GOP debate. Mr. Santorum didn’t get a lot of opportunity to talk. But when he did, he delivered. He pointed out that the poverty rate is dramatically less for children living in a two-parent household verses a…
Read MoreIs Romney’s Mormonism an issue?
By Tom Quiner I’ve had business dealings with a fair number of Mormons over the years. I have been impressed with their consistent commitment to family. I admire the personal discipline they exercise to mitigate the impact of drugs and vice in their lives. Mormons seem to be clean-living members of society who don’t get…
Read MoreThe significance of Steve Jobs
By Tom Quiner I write my Quiner’s Diner blog on a MacBook Pro laptop computer. I compose my music on it. I run by business on it. I listen to my music on my iPod. I’ve owned nearly ten Apple computers in some form or another over the years. Steve Jobs made quite an impact…
Read MoreOccupy Wall Street vs. the Tea Party
By Tom Quiner I’ve heard that the “Occupy Wall Street” ladies and gentlemen call for a $20 minimum wage, free college, open borders, and seizure of assets (via taxation) of America’s productive sector (aka corporations). Vice President Biden compares this movement with the Tea Party Movement. Perhaps he’s right. Both call for a radical change…
Read MoreGovernor Branstad’s Proclamation for LIFE!
By Jenifer Bowen Governor Terry Branstad has offered a Proclamation that, in Iowa, the first Sunday of each October will be “Respect for Life Sunday.” The purpose of this proclamation is to educate all citizens of Iowa young and old that life is precious and should be respected. This education will take place through the…
Read MoreWould you pass the malaise please?
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWAdt07XPgY] You’ve got $5000 in your pocket. Who is going to spend that money better: you or a stranger? Answer quickly, please. Do you really think a stranger is going to take your five grand and spend/invest it better? It’s an interesting question, because Warren Buffet says rich (productive) Americans need to…
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