Death of a composer
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBHZFYpQ6nc] His name may not be on the tip of your tongue, but his music is. The great Broadway composer, Jerry Bock died this week at the age of 81. He wrote the music to what is arguably the most beloved musical in Broadway history, Fiddler on the Roof. And if you…
Read MoreTwo explanations for the President’s inexplicable remark
By Tom Quiner In the summer of 2009, angry voters crammed into townhall meetings with their Senators and Congressman. They expressed in no uncertain terms their concerns about the health care legislation being advanced by the Democratic Party. They were against it. They responded in three critical off-year elections by defeating candidates in Virginia, New…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Social Security scam uncovered!
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHx0AbCOjFg] Once again, America’s most reliable investigative news source, The Onion, has broken this shocking story:)
Read MoreThe Party of Growth
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt1fYSAChxs] The time has come for the Republican Party to begin acting like Republicans again. This week’s election is not a mandate for Republicans, but rather a mandate for Republican ideas. One of America’s best and brightest pundits is the Wall Street Journal’s Daniel Henninger. He talked about what Republicans need to…
Read MoreA little post-election political humor
By Tom Quiner It’s been intense these recent weeks as politicking reach a fever pitch. I think it’s time to decompress for a few minutes with a little political humor. I received the story below from a Quiner’s Diner reader. I think it’s made the rounds over the years. I don’t know who wrote it.…
Read MoreA mandate for restraint
By Tom Quiner In the 2006 midterm elections, Democrats picked up 31 seats in the House and 5 Senate seats. In the 2008 elections, Democrats picked up another 21 House seats, 8 Senate seats, and the White House. There are a number of factors that decide elections. One of the critical factors in Republican’s fall…
Read MoreComing Wednesday: Quiner’s Diner election wrap up
By Tom Quiner I’m getting ready to head down to my family room to watch election coverage. Check back tomorrow for Quiner’s Diner humble reactions to this watershed election. God bless America. [Note to the President: God is the Being who grants us inalienable rights, including a right to life. Read the Declaration of Independence…
Read MoreThe President of the elite
By Tom Quiner I have just completed writing a musical called “The Pope of the People.” It covers John Paul II’s ( JP2) first ten years as Pope (click the icon on the right for more info). What was striking about this man was the way he connected with ordinary people. I talked with a…
Read MoreFederal Spending for Dummies
By Tom Quiner I have a simple and effective way to assess federal spending. I call it Federal Spending for Dummies. Use it as a handy voting guide tomorrow when you head out to vote. Here’s how it works. I take the total amount of money the federal government spends each year, including off-budget items…
Read MoreWhy is Governor Christie so great to listen to?
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd8_SuyN8Vc&feature=player_embedded] He’s a straight-talker. His kind of honesty resonates in this political climate. The Democrats in New Jersey left the state in shambles. Governor Christie is fixing it. He makes no apologies for the tough decisions that were forced upon him by his predecessor. Republicans may have the opportunity after Tuesday’s election…
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