Author Archives: Sanford

The falling dollar…

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Sanford

One more from Dave Winer at The Scripting News: Is it me or are we in real trouble? When 20+ years back, we thought a $1.5B bailout for Chrysler was a big thing, and today we ignore a $25B bailout … Continue reading →

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“…for those Joe Six-Packs playing a drinking game, MAVERICK!”

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Sanford

I wonder – did the McCain campaign really think the game (Sarah Palin on the stage having to argue coherently) would not be scrutinized and evaluated by everyone in the MSM and in the blogosphere? And that they would get away with someone like this? Continue reading →

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Obama: Presidential, McCain: Brawler, American People: which?

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Sanford

IMHO – McCain came out looking like the fiesty brawler, Obama came out looking like the statesman. I want Obama in office, because I believe that his judgment will be the one I trust the best – since not everything can be summarized into partisan soundbites. But, I also want someone who – in front of a worldwide audience can smack down someone with the right kind of style and panache that will demonstrate it to us as a whole that he will take on the “baddies” of the world and be the leader of the Free World.

My favorite part of the debate was Obama’s last statements where he talked about looking beyond the lens of terrorism and into the lens of all of the issues. Singleminded, mono-focused view points is what took our eyes off the ball and led us into this mess. A true President will think beyond the one-line rhetoric and deliver us to the reality that is the Next American Century. Continue reading →

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Liveblogging the First Presidential Debate

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Sanford

Watching the debate on BBS (no commentary, what a great way of listening) while in Bangkok, Thailand:

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Retransmitting Obama/McCain Statement

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Sanford

After waking up on the other side of the world, I find myself astonished at the insanity that is overtaking the election – especially with McCain’s fear of speaking in public. This is an election that will determine our future … Continue reading →

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