http://politicalboxing.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Political Boxing en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:38:27 GMT 2010-01-01T02:38:27Z 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=281474977970890&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace     Believe it or not, there are some Republicans who need not lose an election to learn a lesson. There are some Republicans who understand that true Republicans do not legislate . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:40:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970890&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Anthony Del Pellegrino 2010-01-01T00:40:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970623&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Greetings, Sad news reaches us today from Afghanistan.  The Canadians have lost five, including four soldiers and a journalist.  Other reports say that we lost eight of our own CIA people.  . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:51:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970623&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-31T23:51:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970647&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace As we ring in the new year and a new decade, it is often beneficial to look back at the past year/decade to learn from it. This way you can create a brighter future. Fox News did a poll on the . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:46:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970647&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-31T20:46:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970632&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace As a stockholder who was collectively gang raped by Wachovia and then Wells Fargo, I find this story heart warming. From Forbes Wells Fargo & Co.'s four top executives won't get cash bonuses . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:25:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970632&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2009-12-31T20:25:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970593&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace From Yahoo News WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government's Christmas Eve pledge of unlimited financial aid to mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is aimed at making sure the housing market doesn't . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:14:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970593&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2009-12-31T20:14:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970620&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace A Different Christmas Poem     We have an opportunity to support veterans from within Gather.  Our very own Gatherite, Liz [site-Raven], has . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:07:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970620&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Cathi L. 2009-12-31T20:07:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970558&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace The movement has begun, a genuine attempt to preserve the sanctity of the sacrement of marriage in the USA.  The California 2010 Marriage Protection Act is moving toward the ballot, and possible . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:17:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970558&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Karl Leuba 2009-12-31T19:17:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970539&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace   Tadpoles that glow when they encounter pollution? Could it be? It seems so. Research conducted by University of Wyoming Professor Paul Johnson and others was recently published . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:08:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970539&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-31T19:08:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970365&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Now that the year 2009 is coming to an end, I've decided to grade President Obama on his first year in office. I believe the most important challenge that the President faced was the sorry state . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:43:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970365&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Lloyd C. - Proud Democrat. c. 2009-12-31T16:43:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969762&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace December 30, 2009 In a poll in which respondents had to come up with the name of the men and women they admired most, Hillary got 16% of the vote Sarah got 15% of the vote . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:45:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969762&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Lee Y. 2009-12-31T06:45:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969553&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace This is just too funny and unsettling at the same time.  " Karsten Nohl, a German encryption expert, said he had organised the hack to demonstrate the weaknesses of the security measures protecting . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:08:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969553&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Dale Coparanis 2009-12-31T03:08:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969424&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace click here for Commentary from former Labor Secretery, Robert Reich   Former Labor Secretary under President Clinton, Robert Reich, has said it best, loudly and clearly, things . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:52:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969424&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Bruce K. 2009-12-31T00:52:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969201&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace William Tate at The American Thinker provided this list. Politics aside, it has comedic value: 10. My teleprompter was on vacation last week. 9. Polishing a Nobel Prize takes longer than you think. . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:39:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969201&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace AC W. 2009-12-30T21:39:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968695&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace I had planned to write a summary of 2009 with my thoughts, but the events of the past week in my family changed my plans.  I hope that you will forgive my abandoning of politics for this week. . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:09:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968695&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Troy Stouffer 2009-12-30T15:09:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967873&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Given the latest airplane terrorist attempt, there is a new call for more Walk-Through Scanners in airports.  Many object to them, because they are a little too accurate in showing what is under . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:28:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967873&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-29T23:28:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967669&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace As TSCA reform becomes more and more inevitable , chemical industry trade associations are increasing looking to negotiate with environmental and health advocacy groups. The goal is to seek agreement . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:59:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967669&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-29T20:59:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967639&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace The Washington Post reported December 29 that the defense bill signed into law by President Obama in December had nearly 100 pages containing almost 1,000 congressional earmarks in it. The Post says, . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:31:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967639&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace AC W. 2009-12-29T20:31:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967607&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace The Wall Street Journal reported December 29 that Somali pirates had seized two more ships, one in the Indian ocean and one in the Gulf of Aden. The story says, "The hijackings late Monday showed that . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:03:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967607&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Greg R. 2009-12-29T20:03:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967561&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace The Los Angeles Times reported December 29 that the administration of President Barack Obama is rethinking how it will go after sanctions on Iran for its continued defiance of the international community . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:30:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967561&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Greg R. 2009-12-29T19:30:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967382&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace The New York Times ran a column December 28 that argued millions of middle-class taxpayers would be hit by a 40 percent excise tax if the Senate version of healthcare reform legislation becomes law. . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:33:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967382&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace AC W. 2009-12-29T17:33:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967194&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Reuters ran a story December 29 citing Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez as saying that the "illusion" of U.S. President Barack Obama was finished. Reuters says, "Quoting from both Karl Marx and the . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:04:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967194&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace AC W. 2009-12-29T15:04:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966718&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace   Almost as soon as we were in the so-called "war on terror" some complained about that terminology, saying you cannot declare war on an emotion.  The term "war on terror" is accurate . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:45:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966718&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Bruce K. 2009-12-29T07:45:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966281&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace The recent passage within the House and Senate of markedly different versions of comprehensive health care legislation should not be viewed (despite what nearly all Democrats and the President are quick . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:29:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966281&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Ken S. 2009-12-29T00:29:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965858&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace The Politico reported December 27 that some Senate Democrats are telling the White House to drop its plans for cap and trade climate legislation in the coming year. Politico says, "Bruised by the health . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:21:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965858&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace AC W. 2009-12-28T18:21:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965818&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Voice of America ran a story December 27 saying that Somali pirates had released a Chinese cargo ship and its crew of more than two dozen after two months of captivity. The story says, "The report made . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:59:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965818&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Greg R. 2009-12-28T17:59:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965793&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace As the first decade of the 21 st century comes to a close many historians are calling it one of the worst decades on record. And the year 2009 ranks among the top contenders for the title of worst . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:41:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965793&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Devin Barber 2009-12-28T17:41:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965787&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace The Financial Times reported December 27 that French President Nicolas Sarkozy is somewhat less than enthusiastic about his relationship with U.S. President Barack Obama. The Times says, "Nicolas Sarkozy, . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:27:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965787&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace AC W. 2009-12-28T17:27:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965734&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace The Associated Press reported December 27 that House Democrats might bend to the will of the Senate and drop the public option in an effort to reach a compromise health insurance reform bill to send to . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:59:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965734&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace AC W. 2009-12-28T16:59:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965277&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Heroic Thoughts   I have been thinking about what makes a hero.  Not the mythological super-hero figure or historical icon or even religious  - simply a hero.  Is it . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:35:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965277&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Anita D. 2009-12-28T07:35:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965301&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace The impoverished nation of Yemen, Osama bin Laden's ancestral home, keeps popping up in the news, and not in a good way.  Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Nigerian terrorist who tried to ignite a destructive . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:10:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965301&grpId=3659174697241619&nav=Groupspace Dave McGill 2009-12-28T07:10:32Z