http://punchbowl.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Political Punchbowl en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:51:38 GMT 2009-12-31T02:51:38Z 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=281474977967669&grpId=3659174697256727&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=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-29T20:59:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967151&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace According to this article, " Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., has held up President Barack Obama's nominee in opposition to the prospect of TSA workers joining a labor union ." Exactly how this idiot believes . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:34:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967151&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Chuck L. 2009-12-29T14:34:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966552&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace  They must not even know what they are!!   It may come as a surprise, but most Americans, when asked about specific questions, agree with clearly liberal political positions, even though . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:26:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966552&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Georgiana S. 2009-12-29T05:26:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963360&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Climate denialists like to argue that they are "well armed" to deny the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change.  And in some respects they are, because these non-science free market . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:01:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963360&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-26T12:01:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960731&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace And Rob Port agrees with her ... According to Rob, Sarah wrote at the end of a Facebook entry on this issue: " Though Nancy Pelosi and friends have tried to call "death panels" the "lie of the . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:31:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960731&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Chuck L. 2009-12-23T19:31:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960741&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Ushering in Tyranny By Marilyn Mackenzie   There are rules in the House and Senate that are there for very good reasons.  They protect us from tyranny.  . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:49:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960741&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-23T19:49:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960185&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace   ...merged bill may b unrecognizable from what assumed was a done deal:R death panels back in?what's punishment 4not purchasing mandated HC?   Sarah Palin, Twitter, December . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:06:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960185&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-23T12:06:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958883&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace In spite of the shouting, in spite of the money wasted to fight them, gays have won. They are the only minority left without complete civil rights, they will achieve them, and it is just a matter of . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:16:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958883&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Leo Lemmer 2009-12-22T20:16:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958806&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Beans, bullets and band aids. Stock up; you will need them soon! I often wonder where the wing nuts get their information. I know that they have many  right-wing publications . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:30:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958806&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Leo Lemmer 2009-12-22T19:30:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958595&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace There are significant differences between the House and Senate versions of Healthcare reform, and Democrats in BOTH houses are threatening to jump ship if they don't get THEIR specific language.  . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:52:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958595&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Chuck L. 2009-12-22T13:52:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958637&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Many of the protesters have already seen some of their numbers melt away.                         See larger . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:35:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958637&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-22T14:35:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958583&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace What is wrong with Congress using 'sweetheart' deals to get the votes they want?  Come on, it's The American Way of politics isn't it?  Why shouldn't Senator Nelson from Nebraska cave in and . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:41:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958583&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace M. Bradley McCauley McCauley 2009-12-22T13:41:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958453&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Conservatives are ecstatic! Republicans are repulsed! Democrats are rejoiced! Dick Cheney: HUMAN EVENTS' Conservative of the Year   How do you feel about it?     . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:56:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958453&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-22T11:56:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955617&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace For those who know of Thomas L. Friedman, they know that he is an award winning writer and journalist, and also someone who knows more about the world than most folks.  His best-selling book The . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:59:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955617&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-20T15:59:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954025&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace  This is an interesting incite into the real leadership qualities of this man, he may not be perfect in his personal views but his leadership is a wonderful thing, if only America could have these . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:42:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954025&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Georgiana S. 2009-12-19T03:42:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953679&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace The Internet is a very dangerous place for people who can't think for themselves.  In the "old days" people had to read newspapers and magazines, listen to people talk, read books, ask questions . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:56:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953679&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-12-18T21:56:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950576&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Much attention has been given lately to the emails hacked from the CRU servers.  Over 1000 emails dating back 13 years were stolen, as well as about 3000 other documents.  From these thousands . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:25:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950576&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-18T12:25:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952385&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace  The Taliban are not a threat to America, they just want to rule, with Sharia law, granted, their own provinces. Like confusing Saddam and Iraq with the attacks on the WTC, people confuse the Taliban . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:20:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952385&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Georgiana S. 2009-12-18T03:20:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952108&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace  It is time to get rid of this floundering also-ran and stop the corruption of what is right in this land!   Let us pray that this threat turns into a genuine recall movement (if that . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:14:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952108&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Georgiana S. 2009-12-17T23:14:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951836&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Obama haters and destroyers, listen up!  You refuse to give our President a chance. The nattering nabobs of negativism are ignoring the facts. This statement is in Newsweek, December 21, . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:47:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951836&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Leo Lemmer 2009-12-17T19:47:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950899&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace   Joe Lieberman is single-handedly gutting health care reform. It's time to hold him accountable. To make it happen, we need to raise $400,000 right away. That'll take 10 contributions . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:52:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950899&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Georgiana S. 2009-12-17T03:52:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949702&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace As promised by Steve Owens at the November 17, 2009 hearing on TSCA chemical control in the House , the USEPA has now sent for White House review the first six of its “action plans” for . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:01:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949702&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-16T12:01:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949288&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace   Can you call President Obama right away? Tell him you're outraged about this latest possible "deal" to gut health care reform. Tell him it's time for him to stand up to Joe . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:02:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949288&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Georgiana S. 2009-12-16T05:02:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949193&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace     Senator Joe Lieberman (I-Aetna) is now threatening to torpedo health care reform if it includes a medicare buy-in option for the poor or uninsurable.   But only three months . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:50:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949193&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Georgiana S. 2009-12-16T03:50:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949126&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace   Back in the ‘70s it was announced by a consortium of Climatologists, Atmosphere specialists and the odd meteorologist, that the climatological temperature increases being experienced . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:46:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949126&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Chuck L. 2009-12-16T02:46:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948303&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace I have mixed feelings about President Obama's receiving the Nobel Prize. I do think that he will live up to being worthy of it. In part, I believe that a reason he received it is the hope that he . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:24:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948303&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Leo Lemmer 2009-12-15T18:24:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948354&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace   As I told you earlier, from the time I was three until I was almost eight, we lived in a little, red, two-story house by the side of an Ohio country road, named for its most locally known feature, . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:15:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948354&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Chuck L. 2009-12-15T17:15:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946252&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace I have been posting the statements of key participants in the recent Senate EPW Committee hearings on TSCA chemical control reform. Previously I posted the Chairwoman's opening statement , the Ranking . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:59:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946252&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace David K. 2009-12-14T11:59:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945359&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace     It is becoming obvious to everyone that the draconian drug prohibition policy in the United States has been an utter failure in controlling addiction rates (they're actually higher . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:00:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945359&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Georgiana S. 2009-12-13T22:00:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945028&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Yesterday Houston elected its first openly gay mayor, Annise Parker, 53. Ms. Parker served on the city council and rose to city controller. Now she has earned the office of mayor. She defeated a man . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:55:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945028&grpId=3659174697256727&nav=Groupspace Leo Lemmer 2009-12-13T16:55:16Z