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
Mayor Bloomberg, would you consider “Secretary of National Infrastructure”?
Mayor Bloomberg – our national infrastructure constitute the roots for any future economic growth – we would be very well served to have someone as yourself at the helm of a Cabinet-level position overseeing private/public partnerships to redesign and overhaul America’s infrastructure – a Secretary of National Infrastructure. Continue reading
Posted in Personal Thoughts, Political Thoughts
Tagged Bill Thompson, Congressman Anthony Weiner, infrastructure challenges, Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, Mike Bloomberg, Secretary Mike Bloomberg, Secretary of National Infrastructure, third term
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Christine Jennings / Vern Buchanan for Florida District 13
In my conversations with her Campaign Manager and her Communications Director, I learn a lot about the differences between the two candidates and asked for a comparison between the two candidates. Following is a breakdown of both Vern Buchanan’s positions/actions as Congressman and Ms. Jennings’ positions on the issues. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008, Political Thoughts
Tagged Buchanan for Congress, Christine Jennings, FL-13, Jennings for Congress, Vern Buchanan
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Seeking information for the Broward County Ballot? So was I.
One of the most amazing things that happened this past week was my own frustration on trying to vote ont he Broward County ballot and then discovering how much content was missing. Simply put – being an informed voter is … Continue reading
Posted in Broward County Ballot 2008, Campaign 2008, Political Thoughts
Tagged Al Lamberti, Broward County Ballot, Broward County Ballot 2008, Fred Segal, Lois Wexler, Oliver Parker, Russell Setti, Scott Israel
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Summary of Broward Charter Amendments on 2008 Ballot
In keeping with my promise, I am including the ten amendments that are being discussed to modify the Broward County Charter. I have been very careful about my publishing of these summaries since I am not trying to suggest one way or another on how to vote.
For the ten initiatives to modify the Broward County Charter, I am listing what I have found published at CBS4.com’s site (with a corresponding link) and the opinion of the Miami Herald and the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel. Continue reading