About Political Gastronomica
Political Gastronomica is a discourse on technology and online activism - how the marketplace of governing and ideas is improving with the efficiencies of the Internet.
Author Sanford Dickert, former CTO of John Kerry for President Campaign, works with political campaigns, non-profits and private companies from the Fortune 500 to startups.
Dickert leverages online community engagement techniques and technical vision for brand and message management through effective application of social media and organizational processes.
Category Archives: Campaign 2008
“Lipstick on a Pig” – McCain’s Moral Center missing
I have been watching this recent issue unfold with a bit of incredulity – especially when you watch the video of what the “Palin Truth Squad” is crying about: When I went to YouTube to see what the other side … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008
Tagged Al Pacino, Andrew Sullivan, honor and integrity, John McCain, lipstick on a pig, Sarah Palin, Scent of a Woman
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MSM should be ashamed…
Watching the investigative abilities of the Daily Show, I have to ask: where is the mainstream media and why are they not engaging in this kind of investigative reporting? Why do I have to watch a 30 minute comedy/satire show … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008, Political Thoughts
Tagged Bill O'Reilly, Comedy Central, Karl Rove, political hypocracy, Sarah Palin
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After four days of a Convention, we get a SNL skit?
Just surprised by the selection of McCain’s VP – after an uplifting experience in Denver. But heck, humor like the one above or this make the case better than not. I have spent the night with some amazing people – … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008
Tagged John McCain, Tina Fey, vice presidential pick
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DNC08 – Is *this* the Year of the Internet?
An interview at the Big Tent Denver where Rachel Maddow interviews Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google, Inc and his thoughts on is this the Year of the Internet in politics. Continue reading
Posted in Big Tent Denver, Campaign 2008, Dem Convention 2008
Tagged Big Tent Denver, Campaign 2008, dem convention, Eric Schmidt
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T. Boone Pickens at the Big Tent
Jumped into the T. Boone Pickens portion of the Big Tent event. Listened to Carl Pope, executive from Sierra Club who mentioned a couple of issues I am concerned about: The rescinding of the Executive Order on the protection of … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008, Dem Convention 2008
Tagged Big Tent Denver, democratic convention 2008, T. Boone Pickens
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