http://politicstoday.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Politics Today en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:48:44 GMT 2010-01-03T20:48:44Z 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=281474977974465&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace My answer is easy, Rush Limbaugh.  By the way, have the doctors in Hawaii found either his heart or proof of his American Citizenship? Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:23:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974465&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Karl Leuba 2010-01-03T19:23:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974364&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Washington, D.C., is too far gone to salvage. Freedom in America has only one hope, the resurrection of State independence and sovereignty. The wizards in Washington and on Wall Street have us figured . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:58:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974364&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Sandy and John J. 2010-01-03T17:58:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974226&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace The State Department cited “ongoing threats by Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula,” the regional branch responsible for the failed Christmas Day effort to blow up a U.S. airliner headed to . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:15:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974226&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Dorian A. 2010-01-03T16:15:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974034&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace A stunning majority of voters are in favor using a technique which is widely viewed to be a form of torture in order to get information from the man who allegedly tried to blow up an airplane on Christmas. . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:42:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974034&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Dorian A. 2010-01-03T13:42:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973971&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace A much needed book for scientific and non-scientific communities alike. Written by science writer (and former New York Times editor) Cornelia Dean, the book makes the case that scientists need to make . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:31:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973971&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace David K. 2010-01-03T12:31:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973719&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace In 1776, our founding fathers declared our freedom in the magnificent Declaration of Independence; our guide to governance. They established a nation of free and independent states. Declaring that the . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:59:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973719&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Sandy and John J. 2010-01-03T06:59:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973567&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace There are many things that you can do to prevent blackheads from appearing on your face. Get rid of blackheads . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:18:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973567&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Niju S. 2010-01-03T04:18:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973536&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Tired of not knowing what kinds of foods to eat? Not sure how much fat, calories and sodium you should be consuming everyday? All the tips you Flat stomach food guide (Getty . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:47:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973536&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Niju S. 2010-01-03T03:47:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973456&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace I just read this article and couldn't agree more with the CIA. Obama has been at war with CIA since day one he stepped in office. Read the article for yourself and see. Spy chiefs turn on President Obama . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:14:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973456&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Thomas E. 2010-01-03T02:14:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973451&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Dear President Obama,   Well, I’ve got some news to share at the start of the New Year—I got engaged! Yep, my girlfriend and I went to the Foshay Tower, the first skyscraper built . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:10:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973451&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Brett Ortler 2010-01-03T02:10:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972727&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace This is good   http://motherjones.com/mojo/2009/12/fiore-cartoon-year-review Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:04:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972727&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2010-01-02T15:04:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972670&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace I missed one.  How did you do? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/02/opinion/02collins.html?ref=opinion     Note: You have to be registered with the NY Times, but it is free. . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:18:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972670&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2010-01-02T14:18:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972472&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace So says Chris Mooney in an opinion piece in the Washington Post today.  Mooney is co-author with marine scientist Sheril Kirshenbaum of "Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:18:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972472&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace David K. 2010-01-02T12:18:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972113&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace (A Failure in Courage By Richard Land - Dec 22, 2009- Dr. Land, in his book: {The Divided States of America?}  takes those on the right and the left to task for misstating God’s role in America’s . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:23:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972113&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Sandy and John J. 2010-01-02T06:23:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971747&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace American Disappointment   Joel S. Hirschhorn   My anger has morphed into sadness, heartbreak actually. As the decade of zeros ends I see nothing but a tragic, historic and deadening . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:04:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971747&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Joel Hirschhorn 2010-01-01T21:04:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971607&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace FYI, There are NO graphic pics in this movie trailer. It's simply an introduction to the upcoming movie. There is, however some very important information that all women should want and really need . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:15:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971607&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Sandy and John J. 2010-01-01T18:15:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969473&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Just finished The Year the Dream Died - Revisiting 1968 in America by Jules Witcover, an excellent review of the events of that terrible year and their affect on many in my generation. Over . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:15:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969473&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2010-01-01T14:15:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971356&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace As the surreality of New Year's eve makes way for the reality of this first day of 2010, it seems appropriate to think about what goals I have for the coming year. I could say something like " . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:56:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971356&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace David K. 2010-01-01T12:56:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971326&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace BY SHINGO TAKANO, THE ASAHI SHIMBUN, 2010/1/1 Fearing that Japan will be left behind in trade liberalization efforts, the Hatoyama administration is gearing up to promote negotiations to sign economic . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:28:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971326&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Richard B. 2010-01-01T11:28:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970989&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum   (if you wish peace, prepare for war) I have heard this quote before ... I think in school.  I ran across it again today.  And then, I ran across . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:44:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970989&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Lee Y. 2010-01-01T03:44:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970890&grpId=3659174697239738&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=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Anthony Del Pellegrino 2010-01-01T00:40:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970861&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace We have witnessed a growing number of ethics violations in the house and Senate. For over 200 years the government has passed numerous laws to police the conduct of it's citizens, it's time to raise the . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:01:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970861&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Mad Dog Wilson 2010-01-01T00:01:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970647&grpId=3659174697239738&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=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-31T20:46:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970632&grpId=3659174697239738&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=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2009-12-31T20:25:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970593&grpId=3659174697239738&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=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2009-12-31T20:14:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970558&grpId=3659174697239738&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=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Karl Leuba 2009-12-31T19:17:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970539&grpId=3659174697239738&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=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-31T19:08:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970536&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Contrary to popular the belief, the Arkasas Democratic Party is one of the strongest in the United States, having the governorship for all but 15 years since Reconstruction, veto-proof majorities in both . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:02:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970536&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Dorian A. 2009-12-31T19:02:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970510&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace The attempted bombing has restarted a fierce debate over national security for the first time in a number of years. Republicans have used the recent attempt (along with his Guantanamo Bay policy, the . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:49:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970510&grpId=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Dorian A. 2009-12-31T18:49:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970365&grpId=3659174697239738&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=3659174697239738&nav=Groupspace Lloyd C. - Proud Democrat. c. 2009-12-31T16:43:26Z