The mysterious benefits of marriage
By Tom Quiner I read advice columnists. How I would have loved to respond today to the young lady who wrote in to advice columnist, Carolyn Hax, in her column which is called “Tell Me About It.” The woman begins: “I’ve been dating my boyfriend for two years (he’s 29, I’m 30). I’m the first…
Read MoreHow to condemn a child to poverty
By Tom Quiner Don’t fall for the tired mantra that “tax cuts for the rich” are the root cause of economic inequality. Data refutes the premise. Illegitimacy, or for the politically-correct, out-of-wedlock births, is the engine of poverty. Children born to married white parents enjoy a family with a median income of $45,041. Children born…
Read MoreThe case for the “affirmative wage” experiment
By Tom Quiner A writer characterized Michelle Bachman as a “sideshow candidate” in this Sunday’s Des Moines Register. He mocked many of her quotes, beginning with this one regarding the minimum wage: “We could potentially virtually wipe out unemployment completely because we could offer jobs at whatever level.” Yes, Ms. Bachman was less than elegant…
Read MoreYou’re invited …
By Tom Quiner Tomorrow I’m celebrating the release of the CD and DVD of The Pope of the People, the John Paul II Musical. You’re invited to the celebration. The album-release party takes place at Divine Treasures Bookstore at 5701 Hickman Road. It runs from 10 AM to 2 PM. Stop in and say hi.…
Read MoreNBC censors the Pledge of Allegiance
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq8tydBo5RI] Did you watch the U.S. Open golf tournament on Sunday? At the beginning of the broadcast, they ran a feature with children reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in honor of our men and women in the armed forces. Something was missing, though. They cut out the words “under God”. Twice. In…
Read MoreThere is no separation of God and State
By Tom Quiner The atheists are at it again. This time, they are “insulted” that Brooklyn, New York has the temerity to dedicate a street sign honoring seven firefighters killed in 9/11. What’s the fuss? The street has been named “Seven in Heaven” Way. The President of the New York atheists, Ken Bronstein said: “There…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Praise the Democrats!
By Tom Quiner Anthony Weiner is going to resign, according to the Wall Street Journal. This would never have happened if Democratic Party leadership hadn’t exerted some pretty strong pressure as reported in various news outlets the last few days. Who knows how much behind-the-scenes arm-twisting has taken place. The party wasn’t able or willing…
Read MoreTime for the President to shoot straight on jobs
By Tom Quiner Here is what President Obama’s job chiefs said in The Wall Street Journal: “There are more than two million open jobs in the U.S., in part because employers can’t find workers with the advanced manufacturing skills they need.” The solution? More big government. The president wants to spend $2 Billion on remedial…
Read MoreWeiner vs. Gingrich
By Tom Quiner I asked my twenty year old son this question: “What would embarrass you the most? Would it be if your father sent pics of his private parts to young girls and women he didn’t know? Or would it be if your Mom and I got divorced?” (For the record, we just celebrated…
Read MoreRon Paul misses the mark on marriage
By Tom Quiner “Imagine there’s no religion” goes the sentiment in the John Lennon song, Imagine. Ron Paul invoked an interesting idea in last night’s debate that made me think of Mr. Lennon’s song. Mr. Paul supports the idea of traditional marriage of one man, one woman. But he thinks the business of marriage should…
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