http://bobsadvice.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Robert F. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:57:56 GMT 2010-01-06T12:57:56Z 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=281474977477629 I read a great article that just came out on Sarah Palin and her ethics challenges.  Instead of this being a new problem that is politically motivated and isolated, Ms. Palin has a long record . . . Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:34:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977477629 Robert F. 2008-10-14T20:34:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977460279 I read with interest the news about Pulpit Freedom Sunday .  According to the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF): "The Pulpit Initiative is a legal effort designed to protect the First Amendment . . . Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:11:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977460279 Robert F. 2008-09-26T21:11:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459490 No comment tonight from me.  This one is self-explanatory. Watch this video from the Couric interview on CBS. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:19:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459490 Robert F. 2008-09-26T02:19:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459284 Sarah Palin's "approval ratings" in Alaska have been a common thread among Republicans and Palin supporters. Unfortunately,  perhaps due to Troopergate problems , her popularity . . . Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:57:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459284 Robert F. 2008-09-25T21:57:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458422 I am not a big McCain supporter. But John McCain is right. He was right to suspend the campaign, pull his ads, and cancel his appearance at the Presidential Debate.  We don't need him . . . Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:46:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458422 Robert F. 2008-09-25T01:46:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977457687 We all now know about Rick Davis, John McCain's campaign manager, and his ownership interest in Davis & Manafort which received fees from Freddie Mac until last month amounting to $15,000/month.  . . . Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:06:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977457687 Robert F. 2008-09-24T12:06:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977449082     How much pain can America take before reaching out for change? We have heard about how Sarah Palin has brought " excitement " to the Republican campaign. But . . . Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:28:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977449082 Robert F. 2008-09-15T02:28:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447835 O.K., maybe I am just getting it wrong. But has anyone else noticed that the most conservative posters like to turn off their rating meters? Is it because Gather is so "liberal" they . . . Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:12:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447835 Robert F. 2008-09-13T13:12:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447820 When hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, we found out why : HAGEE: Yes. The topic of that day was cursing and blessing. … What happened in New Orleans looked like the curse of God, in time . . . Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:58:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447820 Robert F. 2008-09-13T12:58:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977442409 At the Republican National Convention, Senator John McCain asserted that he, not Senator Barack Obama, would bring "change" to America: "And let me offer an advance warning to . . . Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:12:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977442409 Robert F. 2008-09-07T12:12:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977440875 O.K. it's finally all over. The Republicans had their flag-waving, America First revival meeting.  They brought in the new Veep nominee and her colorful family and the 'first dude'.  . . . Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:28:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977440875 Robert F. 2008-09-05T17:28:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977438026 Probably by now many of you have read this well-circulated comment from Time : "Stein says that as mayor, Palin continued to inject religious beliefs into her policy at times. "She asked . . . Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:53:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977438026 Robert F. 2008-09-03T13:53:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977437277 I have heard (and written) a lot about why Sarah Palin, or Governor Palin if you prefer, isn't qualified to be Vice-President.  But I would like to share you one way in which Governor Palin . . . Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:21:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977437277 Robert F. 2008-09-02T20:21:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977436613 O.K. so this wasn't the most auspicious way for Sarah Palin to start off her stint as Senator McCain's running mate.  It was reported that her 17 year old daughter Bristol was expecting . . . Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:33:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977436613 Robert F. 2008-09-02T04:33:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435685 One of the big claims that Senator John McCain has made has been that Governor Palin is a big reformer.  She in fact stood up to some Republicans on the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, . . . Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:15:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435685 Robert F. 2008-09-01T03:15:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435369 It was really strange reading that Cindy McCain has tried to bolster Governor Palin's l ight resume by claiming that since Palin is from Alaska, and that Alaska is near Russia, this gives her International . . . Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:58:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435369 Robert F. 2008-08-31T19:58:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435233 Editor & Publisher has been doing a good job covering the selection of Governor Sarah Palin to be Senator McCain's running mate for the Republican Party.  They have been doing a series of . . . Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:28:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435233 Robert F. 2008-08-31T16:28:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977423936 I found it interesting to note that Senator John McCain WASN'T in a 'sound-proofed' room after all during the Saddleback Church event. Seriously. This is really hard to believe, but . . . Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:07:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977423936 Robert F. 2008-08-18T04:07:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977418625 I received an invitation to join the "John McCain 4 President" Gather group.  Initially, I checked off the box saying "No Thanks" and ignored the invite.  After all, I didn't . . . Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:20:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977418625 Robert F. 2008-08-11T03:20:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977418462 It isn't fun to go against Chris Wallace on Fox. Ap parently even if you are the campaign manager for John McCain. You may wish to read the entire transcript .  Rick Davis is picking . . . Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:41:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977418462 Robert F. 2008-08-10T22:41:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977417959 It is always helpful to add an element of sexual intrigue to spice up a Presidential campaign.  So it is with Senator John Edward's admitted affair with Rielle Hunter. But is this news worse . . . Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:58:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977417959 Robert F. 2008-08-10T03:58:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977417814 Senator John McCain would like veterans in America to support him for President.  It seems reasonable.  After all, he is a veteran, a POW in fact, and Barack Obama never s erved in the military. . . . Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:47:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977417814 Robert F. 2008-08-09T23:47:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977416266 The "Surge" is big for Senator John McCain. He believes that the "Surge" has worked in Iraq making the violence a little more manageable. "Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., . . . Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:07:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977416266 Robert F. 2008-08-07T22:07:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977413971 Rob Port, in good faith, wrote a post about how Democrats seemed to be on the way out. Quoting Rob: "I'll just wait here for all those wannabee pundits from the Left, who crowed . . . Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:45:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977413971 Robert F. 2008-08-05T03:45:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977413029 It doesn't have to be Karl Rove himself, but the strategy is nothing short of brilliant. As Wayne Slater ( Bush's Brain ) explains it: "In every campaign after that, what . . . Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:52:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977413029 Robert F. 2008-08-04T02:52:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977412617 It is common to hear McCain supporters rejoice in their candidate's years of experience. And Senator McCain indeed has a very long record of public service. As this article points out: . . . Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:46:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977412617 Robert F. 2008-08-03T14:46:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977412598 I would like to propose that Presidential Candidates while important are probably less consequential than the political party which they represent. In other words, if you generallyl like the Republican . . . Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:01:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977412598 Robert F. 2008-08-03T14:01:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977411734 Have you seen the latest ad for John McCain calling Senator Obama "The One" . Absolutely hilarious.  You know Charlton Heston parting the Red Sea just like Senator Obama talks about . . . Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:20:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977411734 Robert F. 2008-08-02T04:20:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977410309 Can you feel the brilliance of Karl Rove behind all of this? As the Chicago Tribune explains the strategy: "McCain's strategy is to leverage the enthusiastic crowds and personal . . . Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:36:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977410309 Robert F. 2008-07-31T10:36:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977409908 John McCain is supposed to be the upbeat, maverick, ethical, reforming Republican candidate. As his campaign commented in late 2007: "Americans are sick and tired of this kind of gutter . . . Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:24:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977409908 Robert F. 2008-07-30T19:24:54Z