http://zuzia.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Soozan & The Pookah S. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:08:37 GMT 2009-12-29T21:08:37Z 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=281474977501468           It is estimated that 33% of the American electorate identifies themselves as "independents." In this past Presidential election, both . . . Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:13:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977501468 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-11-08T21:13:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499223         As some of you know, I have been away from Gather since October 20 th .   From that day to this I have been working as a McCain Maverick volunteer. . . . Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:55:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499223 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-11-06T06:55:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977495259 Dear Politico Gatheranians,           Some of you may remember that I applied on line and was accepted into the McCain Maverick Volunteer program. . . . Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:07:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977495259 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-11-02T06:07:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977480154                The election of our next President is but 19 days away.   Knowing the intense interest of all politico Gatheranians, . . . Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:03:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977480154 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-10-17T04:03:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977476990   In July of 2008, I wrote a post entitled "Beware the Obama Endorsements."   At that time long before he had achieved the Democratic nomination, I had my doubts about the Candidacy . . . Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:31:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977476990 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-10-14T07:31:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977476180     According to the Wall Street Journal, Obama's proposed tax cuts are just another attempt on the part of Democrats to parse the word "is."  Tax cut? Depends . . . Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:04:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977476180 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-10-13T15:04:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977474350      As a Hoosier, whatever that is, I find it interesting that Candidate Obama chose to make the remarks included below on my "home" turf in one of our largest urban . . . Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:38:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977474350 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-10-11T10:38:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977473331         If you are like me, you head is probably spinning with all the big $$$$ being passed around during this financial crisis. To complicate this maelstrom, we are in . . . Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:52:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977473331 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-10-10T04:52:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977472356   Buried beneath the molten lava and red hot cinders of the financial volcano, you might find the smoldering embers of yet another Bush Administration hazard left to the next President. . . . Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:45:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977472356 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-10-09T05:45:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977471302   Dear Mac Maniacs, I am taking my show on the road! Those of you who know my story know that retirement has been not my thing. My decision to retire was not made lightly. My retirement . . . Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:58:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977471302 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-10-08T06:58:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977470973   Well Gatheranians, as suspected, my personal e-mail is now being deluged by solicitations from the Obama Campaign!   As those of you who may have been following my personal debate with . . . Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:23:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977470973 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-10-07T23:23:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977470891      On October 6 th I received an e-mail from Mr.   David Plouffe who identified himself as the Campaign Manager for Obama for America .   I did not solicit . . . Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:55:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977470891 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-10-07T22:55:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977466445      This is not a BAIL-OUT!  It's a COVER-UP!  The very same governmental officials who are being credited with standing up and stepping in are the very same officials . . . Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:12:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977466445 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-10-03T06:12:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459455 Did you ever get the feeling that you are just “talking” to your keyboard instead of sharing your very thoughtful opinions or vitally important information with others who don’t happen to support  . . . Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:02:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459455 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-26T02:02:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459424              Many of you know that I have been asking for improved civil discourse between and among Gatheranians when discussing contentious . . . Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:02:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459424 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-26T01:02:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977457702 Sometimes you just can't make this stuff up!  Here's the news flash........                     . . . Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:13:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977457702 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-24T12:13:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455943   I support T. Boone Pickens' Energy Independence Plan to reduce our foreign oil dependence by at least 30% within ten years.   Please join me as a supporter at http://www.PickensPlan.com. . . . Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:05:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455943 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-22T18:05:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455829 The Council for C itizens A gainst G overnment W aste ( CAGW ) has release their Congressional Ratings for 2007. The CAGW has summarized the roll call votes since 1991 in an effort to separate tax . . . Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:04:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455829 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-22T16:04:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977454456 Watch out, folks!   The sky is really falling this time!   The news media and the talking heads are praising the Administration for taking bold action in this time of crisis!   Other . . . Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:42:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977454456 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-20T22:42:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977454049     ON BEING NEGATIVE  ....   The one mass media weekly program I make it a point to watch is "Reliable Sources" which is televised on CNN Sunday mornings.  . . . Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:55:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977454049 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-20T11:55:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977453942      If some of you are a bit like me, the entire discussion of our economic crisis and the solutions applied to "calm the markets" is dizzying.  I have been researching . . . Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:56:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977453942 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-20T04:56:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448732       I orginally wrote these comments in response to a post entitled "AFTER 143 Days."  That post made me think about how Senator Obama spent his 143 working . . . Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:10:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448732 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-14T18:10:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448703               As of late, the topic of both earmarks and "pork barrel spending" has been repeated again and again. Few voters . . . Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:59:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448703 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-14T16:59:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977445149     Many of you keep up with the new media and with political posts here on Gather.  Some of us use sensational titles to entice readers.  Some of the content is equally sensational.  . . . Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:52:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977445149 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-10T14:52:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977442884 As a PSA (Public Service Announcement) I offer the following programming announcement:   C-SPAN is televising the gubenatorial debate between Governor Sarah Palin and her (two) opponents Andrew . . . Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:09:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977442884 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-08T01:09:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439789               Under the influence of Vladimir Putin, former KGB official, the Russian government continues to try and establish a link . . . Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:31:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439789 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-04T21:31:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439779 On August   25, I published a post entitled "Thoughts on Civil Disobedience." The purpose of my post was yet another attempt, yet another plea to raise the level of civil discourse on . . . Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:17:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439779 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-04T21:17:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439727   Following the Democratic National Convention the strategy for the Obama / Biden ticket to win the White House was made clear.   The Obama campaign advisors and staffers publicized the fact . . . Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:52:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439727 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-04T20:52:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439719   "And children with special needs inspire a special love.   To the families of special needs children all across this country, I have a message:   For years, you sought to . . . Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:42:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439719 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-04T20:42:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439191      If you don't yet know SLATE you should try it as another source of information.  SLATE staffers review major newpapers.  Check out SLATE.  I use . . . Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:38:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439191 Soozan & The Pookah S. 2008-09-04T12:38:32Z