http://markjohn.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Mark-John K. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:15:42 GMT 2010-01-04T06:15:42Z 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=281474977608592   Why I Relish the Failure of a Fool   This is not about a lovely little experiment in "sharing." This is not about the success or failure of a "Suit-full" . . . Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:51:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977608592 Mark-John K. 2009-02-27T13:51:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977598790   "Stupid is..."   Have you considered what it must have cost the United States taxpayer to fly obama, via 747 JumboJet, the entire distance to Denver , merely . . . Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:03:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977598790 Mark-John K. 2009-02-18T17:03:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977587621     "A Failure of Keynesian Proportions"   The idea that Government spending on non-productive ventures combined with a failure to cut Taxes will "stimulate" . . . Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:10:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977587621 Mark-John K. 2009-02-08T01:10:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583265   On "racism," and "friendly" connections...   It is often said that "no good deed ever goes un-punished;" but I refuse to subscribe to that point . . . Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:20:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977583265 Mark-John K. 2009-02-03T14:20:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977574848   After only 4 Days, it has already begun. "Fairness Doctrine," anyone? I am not normally moved to write on triviality, but this particular experience carries with it   implications . . . Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:01:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977574848 Mark-John K. 2009-01-26T04:01:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977568966       A man is not wise, if he is incapable of learning from History. So, he is proven unwise. The Four Seasons of Darkness begin; where "feeling" will be elevated . . . Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:16:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977568966 Mark-John K. 2009-01-20T15:16:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548561     ***In order to avoid the usual USELESS "Gather" arguments, let us first agree that in EVERYTHING, there are always exceptions. I speak here of the NORMATIVE; and of IDEALS, . . . Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:55:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548561 Mark-John K. 2008-12-30T16:55:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977540549      We get too soon Old, and too late Smart.   You disappoint me, Sir. Not in the way that you've sickened a Leftist. No, it has become much more insidious than . . . Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:57:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977540549 Mark-John K. 2008-12-20T00:57:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977526274       There is, in the undertow of the past election, an insidious game being played. The oft-good man Bush played this game, and lost. So, too, the pathetic McCain. It involves . . . Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:43:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977526274 Mark-John K. 2008-12-04T23:43:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498903   I am an American, and a Patriot. My Values and my Ideals have not changed. My Values and my Ideals will not change. Obama is now Our President. Though he is a man incapable of exhibiting the . . . Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:15:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498903 Mark-John K. 2008-11-05T21:15:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977495222   95% of Blacks will be voting for Obama. 45% of Whites will be, also. 20 Million Illegals will become instant Leftists. And, even more telling, many haven't a clue. Allow me to illustrate, . . . Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:57:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977495222 Mark-John K. 2008-11-02T03:57:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977492238   Now, what he really meant to say, was... Oh? Really? Obama didn't say that he is persuaded by Marxism, and intends to "spread the wealth;" what he really meant to say . . . Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:25:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977492238 Mark-John K. 2008-10-29T22:25:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489521   Preamble It is quite simple; if you TAX the people that work, and if you GIVE money to the people who DON'T, do not be surprised when you find a large number of people NOT working... . . . Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:37:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489521 Mark-John K. 2008-10-27T01:37:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977478295   If you believe that you can intellectualise the subject of infanticide, tell your story walking. You will not do it here. You who pose as "Christians," and express your . . . Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:29:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977478295 Mark-John K. 2008-10-15T13:29:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977472751   A losing campaign based on dignity is useless. The GOP has made a near- fatal error. Do you REALLY believe that McCain was the choice of True Conservatives to represent their "Camp" . . . Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:23:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977472751 Mark-John K. 2008-10-09T17:23:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977466700 The Turning Point Throughout the run-up to the debate, and yes, even well into it, She was "doomed." However, approximately thirty-five minutes into the fray, when she said, "Wiell...noow . . . Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:02:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977466700 Mark-John K. 2008-10-03T14:02:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459505     There is no Good IN us~ The Christian is the one who admits this. For, Goodness is External, and Given; and those who claim that they "do not Judge," expose who they . . . Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:43:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459505 Mark-John K. 2008-09-26T02:43:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455697   All of this foolish "industry" pertaining to "race" has me thinking, and laughing. Leftists and Liberals would try the last remaining "card" available to them, . . . Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:48:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455697 Mark-John K. 2008-09-22T13:48:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977449135 RAGE     I'm angry. Forgive me. I'm so very acrimoniously and viscerally  ANGRY . I watch the planes hit those Towers; the documentary footage CONTAINS every grim . . . Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:44:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977449135 Mark-John K. 2008-09-15T03:44:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977446076     I watch, with incredulity. I see indifference, selfishness, and self-promotion. And I wonder. What is it that we require, to convince us? We've had a failure of leadership . . . Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:15:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977446076 Mark-John K. 2008-09-11T14:15:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977395662   There is a disturbing trend permeating our Society. It is an experience that I've confronted here; I'm sure many of you have, also. We should ALL be horrified by the words of those who . . . Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:42:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977395662 Mark-John K. 2008-07-11T20:42:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977385168 The U.S. Womens Open is being played at Interlachen Country Club this week. Some of the finest Players in the World are teeing it up, as host Minnesota tries to put Her best foot forward for this . . . Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:52:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977385168 Mark-John K. 2008-06-29T11:52:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977363449 Today is, for me, one of the most Profound in American History. 64 years ago, and even at the very time of this writing, our young men were storming the Beaches at Normandy. Wading straight into withering . . . Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:05:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977363449 Mark-John K. 2008-06-06T17:05:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977361662 Spoken in the True fashion of a Bush-hater, Obama is a liar. He reads a lovely letter, but proves himself, by his own words, to be an empty nominee. Obama has nothing. Obama say's nothing. . . . Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:35:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977361662 Mark-John K. 2008-06-05T00:35:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977358153   The Left are the Champions of Humanity. They are the Champions of Decency, and Free Speech, and Human Rights. They are the Champions of Individual Liberty and Freedom. They are the Champions . . . Sat, 31 May 2008 14:21:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977358153 Mark-John K. 2008-05-31T14:21:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977139472 "They" are particularly proud of themselves, and their slander. Betrayal is a concept that the Left understands completely; the truth about their proclamations lay somewhere between The . . . Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:37:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977139472 Mark-John K. 2007-10-06T18:37:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976869391   You have read some of my words; and many words not my own.  I understand where, by the Grace of your Freewill, the rejection of the message of those words seems fitting. Further, I acknowledge . . . Mon, 25 Dec 2006 05:28:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976869391 Mark-John K. 2006-12-25T05:28:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976830212 Mark Steyn will be guest-hosting tonight on the "Hugh Hewitt Show!" Regardless of your political proclivities, I believe you will enjoy Marks insights and commentary.  He is an import, . . . Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:39:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976830212 Mark-John K. 2006-11-03T07:39:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976820020 This article was inspired by "Letter to Cindy Sheehan," and the disgusting comments that followed. War is ugly, war is real. This war is ugly. This war is real. This is not a war between . . . Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:08:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976820020 Mark-John K. 2006-10-20T17:08:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976787751 I'm happy to be a new member of Gather, but after seeing the postings as of late, I know it will be a great place for contentious debate.  The question is, am I REALLY welcome???   I find . . . Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:18:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976787751 Mark-John K. 2006-09-06T02:18:25Z