http://bobolink.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by robert h. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:16:38 GMT 2010-01-04T06:16:38Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977661309   Several prerequisites are necessary to winning the Afghan war. 1. A strong Afghan government professing the best Western ideals must be in place to insure the elimination of   corruption, . . . Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:25:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977661309 robert h. 2009-04-20T20:25:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660304 Two generations have passed since World War 2, and still American troops occupy parts of Europe   that are at least as stable, secure and financially sound as we are. How much longer must we bear . . . Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:02:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660304 robert h. 2009-04-19T18:02:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653884   Recent Microsoft advertisements suggested that everyone ought to save money to help the economic recovery.  They are probably right.  You can save a lot by buying the low cost Linux . . . Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:47:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653884 robert h. 2009-04-12T16:47:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653094 Why should the American Navy protect commercial shipping against piracy off the coast of Somalia?   At what cost? The commercials could easily go the other way round Africa.   The cost of . . . Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:43:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653094 robert h. 2009-04-11T15:43:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647109 Why does the government protect the American sugar growers and tobacco farmers with subsidies while basic industries like steel and computers are exported?   Surely sugar and tobacco are available . . . Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:53:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647109 robert h. 2009-04-05T15:53:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977639783 Drugs are in the news again so it's time to reconsider the nation's policy.   We can keep the status quo and accept the virtual free flow of illegal drugs through every . . . Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:37:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977639783 robert h. 2009-03-28T15:37:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633160 American parents and their children got lost a long time ago, when they began giving too much of their time and attention to TV, cellphones, the internet and other time-consuming amusements. Devotion . . . Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:24:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633160 robert h. 2009-03-21T21:24:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977625645 Many corporations like AIG, Bank of America, General Motors, etc. are massive and out of control.   They are so large that the management   doesn't know what they are doing and neither . . . Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:01:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977625645 robert h. 2009-03-15T17:01:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977624510   Bravo, Obama, for moving to secure our borders.   Boo-o-o, Obama, for failure to enforce the immigration laws. Duplicity in government does not inspire confidence in our citizenry. . . . Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:53:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977624510 robert h. 2009-03-14T16:53:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589185 Most agree that the pending U.S. economic stimulus package is needed as soon as possible; no viable alternative for recovery is in sight.   Undoubtedly the stimuli will create many jobs even though . . . Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:44:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977589185 robert h. 2009-02-09T19:44:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588066 The bombardment of terrorist training camps in Pakistan is essential if   the American Forces are truly committed to winning the war in Afghanistan.   A winning strategy necessitates going . . . Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:12:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588066 robert h. 2009-02-08T17:12:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573482     The raiding by American Forces into Pakistan makes good sense if our Military is truly committed to winning the war in Afghanistan.    If Pakistan   is not willing . . . Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:18:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573482 robert h. 2009-01-24T16:18:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541052     They Gay-Lesbian community's attempt   to throttle Rick Warren   is repugnant.   They would take Mr. Warren off the inaugural platform if they could.   . . . Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:28:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977541052 robert h. 2008-12-20T18:28:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534454   Neither current   provisions  in   Law nor   Animal Sanctuaries are able to save the Elephant against the murderous poachers who seek the highly prized ivory tusks.   . . . Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:15:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534454 robert h. 2008-12-13T18:15:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534439     The wide gap between rich and poor   is fostered by an unholy alliance between the well-to-do, the corporations and the government.    As the wealth gap grows it brings . . . Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:48:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977534439 robert h. 2008-12-13T17:48:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528618     Obama will be Our resident president Come two thousand nine   Oh, yes we can change Reshape our national goals We shall overcome   . . . Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:23:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528618 robert h. 2008-12-07T17:23:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527787   The mindset of many corporate leaders seems to be:   it's okay to send American jobs overseas as long as the stockholders   make a profit.   While workers and   . . . Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:50:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527787 robert h. 2008-12-06T15:50:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977524033   I dream't of writing Chinese phone directory With great character.   Could not decipher Which brush stroke takes precedence Up, down, slant, across. . . . Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:32:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977524033 robert h. 2008-12-02T21:32:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977524016   The incoming national legislators   need to hire a kluge of bouncers who will work with the Capitol Police to keep lobbyists out of the Halls of Congress. And if we are fortunate, . . . Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:16:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977524016 robert h. 2008-12-02T21:16:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504860   We must have the world's worst collection of executives/leaders in   our financial institutions, our industries and government. They are not all bad, of course, but how can we . . . Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:41:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504860 robert h. 2008-11-12T17:41:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977502943     One of my favorite menus is sauerbraten smothered in gingersnap gravy or mashed potato gravy.   Adding a little extra milk to the mashed potatoes makes a fine gravy.   . . . Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:44:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977502943 robert h. 2008-11-10T18:44:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977502166   Modern computers and the internet are far too complex for me and   they grow   daily in complexity.   I am an elderly user who felt comfortable with simple computers a few . . . Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:58:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977502166 robert h. 2008-11-09T20:58:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977501495   Modern computers and the internet are far too complex for me and   they grow   daily in complexity.   I am an elderly user who felt comfortable with simple computers a few . . . Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:36:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977501495 robert h. 2008-11-08T21:36:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977501207 America's wealthy capitalists are not happy with their share of the pie. They are demanding more and more bailout money. Detroit is aiming to empty the treasury. I doubt the . . . Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:21:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977501207 robert h. 2008-11-08T14:21:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488441 The Republicans certainly are not conservatives as they would have you believe. They have not acted to conserve and protect American values. What is conservative about a trillion dollar war? Or a trillion . . . Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:05:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488441 robert h. 2008-10-25T16:05:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488337 Is it possible capitalism may be finished in the United States? The meltdown of capitalism began with the introduction of Social-istic Security in the 1930s; it continued with the establishment of Medicare . . . Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:59:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488337 robert h. 2008-10-25T12:59:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482431     Another way to decide how to vote is through the back door,   so to speak.   You realize  that all persons are defective, deficient and dumb to some extent . . . . . Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:15:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482431 robert h. 2008-10-19T16:15:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977481624   The Wall Street firms and the American bankers have thrived under capitalism as we know it.   They just love the free wheeling, unregulated financial markets that Uncle Sam allows because . . . Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:43:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977481624 robert h. 2008-10-18T17:43:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977481612     Headline says:   McCain suggests Obama tax codes are socialistic.   I suggest the McCain tax plan is designed for wealthy families like his own.   Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:30:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977481612 robert h. 2008-10-18T17:30:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977474564   Sarah Palin   has trained   for a few weeks in the arts of politcs and government, but   in that short time she certainly has not acquired the knowlege she needs to lead the . . . Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:03:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977474564 robert h. 2008-10-11T17:03:32Z