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.
Author Archives: Sanford
Remembering Teddy Kennedy
I have been watching the coverage of the passing of “The Lion” and thought of the two times I met the man. Back in 2003, where I had joined the Kerry Campaign, we were in the DC office working away … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Thoughts, Political Thoughts
Tagged Senator Kennedy, Ted Kennedy
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Is this what Socialism looks like?
And then I log on to the internet — which was developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Administration — and post on Freerepublic.com and Fox News forums about how SOCIALISM in medicine is BAD because the government can’t do anything right. Continue reading
Posted in Political Thoughts
Tagged Government Technology, intelligent sarcasm, socialism
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Another thought on Obama and the vision of Hope
What has me thinking is – where is the direct impacting investments? Why did the Cash for Clunkers not actually be directed for better gas-mileage, lower polluting cars versus just any car? Why has the TARP investment now not focused … Continue reading
Thoughts on Alex Sink for Florida Governor
Today, with her candidacy on the ascendancy in Florida, I think there is a true opportunity to have a business-minded person in the Governors seat. I am sorry – but Congressman Meeks is a solid politician, but when it comes to “CEO-like” experience, I have to go with Mrs. Sink who has demonstrated solid management experience both in the public and private sector.
I know I will be voting for Mrs. Sink in the Fall. Continue reading
Palin to Resign?
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) announced this afternoon she will resign from office on July 26 and return to private life, a stunning decision by last year’s Republican vice presidential candidate to leave office before the end of her first term. Continue reading