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: Political Thoughts
Uggh…travesty of justice
After a long silence, this last act by Bush has left me with a shaking head and sad heart. I worked hard to elect a real Democrat last cycle, and JK did not win. I hope that the travesty that is this Administration can be stopped. Is this the Republican way? Lie, obfuscate, delay and play games – and then, at the last minute, get a “get out of jail free” pass? Someone, please tell me this is a dream. Continue reading
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Political Branding 101: Differences
While this may not be standard communication practice, it was far too funny to not present. After so many emails and constant media impressions, just an exercise in understanding how branding works…in layman’s terms. Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, branding
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Keeping Personal Democracy personal
The challenge is to maintain a close relational contact with your supporters while keeping in mind that there is only 24 hours in a day, and you can only occupy one physical space at one time. Technology is meant to help enhance the ability of a person to communicate with a group of people, and allowing for some personalization of the communication to the supporters in the best way possible. Note, I did not suggest “converse” with all of the supporters, since people are limited with one mouth and two ears (or you could include two hands). But, by using technology to enhance the chance of communicating (e.g. John Edwards on twitter, every candidate on email and/or blogs, Chris Dodd and Tom Vilsack on video sites), the candidate (and/or his staff/surrogates) tries to keep the connection with the supporters to ensure the energy continues to flow. Continue reading
Posted in eCampaigning, Personal Democracy Forum, Political Tech, Political Thoughts
Tagged Aldon Hynes, Greater Democracy, PDF2007, Personal Democracy
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Isn’t this one for the history books…
Was talking with another friend and she pointed me to this amusing article from New Years Eve 2003 about political blogging in USA Today: Continue reading
Integrity – Lieberman style…now, I question
As an observant Jew, Senator Lieberman knows that every Jew has a responsibility to act in the manner that G-d wants the world to follow – to model the ideals that are right in this world. The Jewish faith has impacted the world in many ways, and as a leader in the Senate, he has a responsibility to think about the social impact of his decisions. Does he model the best in integrity….or does he model the social mores he is in? Continue reading
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Tagged Hurricane Katrina, Joe Lieberman, Political Integrity
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