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.
Tag Archives: Obama08
Deja Vu: McCain 08 looks a lot like Kerry 04
I do not like predictions on campaigns, but the way I see this campaign going – especially with the infrastructure and organization the Obama Campaign has pushed forward, I see a poor showing for McCain – even with an October Surprise. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2004, Campaign 2008, Personal Thoughts
Tagged Kerry 2004, McCain08, Obama08
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Looking for a few good Democratic developers…
The Obama Campaign is looking for creative, smart people who are willing to work long hours to be part of an effort that will not just win an election, but change the way campaigns are run. If you find someone who doesn’t have the requisite years of experience, but believes they can fill the spot, please encourage them to apply anyway. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008
Tagged Campaign 2008, Obama08, software developers
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Dear Chelsea, I am sorry it has been a while…
I want a President who speaks—honestly—to what is best in us as citizens. We can be a stupid bunch, but we are not fools. Dishonest, sophist language—moral language used cynically—will lead us to use moral language cynically. Moral language used honestly, if it reaches just 5% of the population—moral demands on us to organize, empathize, and consider the public good, not just our own good, when making political decisions. Over time, character will out—ours and a candidate’s, and we need someone whose character is not up for grabs. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008, Political Thoughts
Tagged Campaign 2008, Clinton 2008, Hillary Clinton, Obama for President, Obama08, Presidential Race 2008
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