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: Personal Thoughts
Gotta love the “New York Post”
Hey – finally, an upside to the melting ice caps! Easier for the tankers to get more oil to us and allow us to lower the price on oil (yeah, right!). Can someone please tell the editors at the NYPost that they need to get their priorities straight? I mean, really, a report on the positive effects of global warming? Well, it was a warm winter this year – and I throughly enjoyed the late snow this weekend in New York City. Did the Groundhog see his shadow this year? Continue reading
Kissinger on political reputations
Quote of the Day – Henry A. Kissinger – “Ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation.” Continue reading
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Voter’s remorse?
Care of an English friend:
After the dust, remembering family…
Every morning, when I turn on my computer, this photo greets me – and reminds me that, no matter how bad the world can be, or how high you can rise – it is the simple things in life that are the most wonderful. They are incredible people – my brother and his family – real, straight-forward, and simply family
A Marine’s letter in the din of Iraq
In reading this letter, I was surprised and intrigued by the content, honesty and bravery I read within. I have never been a supporter of the war in Iraq – prior to the invasion, I used to argue with my Israeli family members about the “domino effect” if could have in terms of building up further anti-American resentment. I have watched the talking heads and read the blogs, but this was a letter that spoke with a poignancy and honesty that reminded me of why should stand by the fighting men and women of the US Military. Continue reading
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