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.
Monthly Archives: January 2007
John Kerry out of the hunt…
The news is out, and it was very evident on his website with a return to a Massachusetts-focus – Senator John Kerry (JK) has announced he is not going to run as a candidate for the 2008 Presidential Primary Election. While there have been numerous articles, posts and commentaries on his campaign and the missteps (both during and afterward), people still have yet to understand the man for what he has done and continues to do for this country. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008
Tagged Campaign 2008, John Kerry
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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
Kissinger on political reputations
Quote of the Day – Henry A. Kissinger – “Ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation.” Continue reading
Posted in Personal Thoughts
Tagged Henry Kissinger, Henry Kissinger quote
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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
Posted in Political Thoughts
Tagged Hurricane Katrina, Joe Lieberman, Political Integrity
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Florida proposing to move up the primary…
By forcing an awareness of the political process earlier in Florida, the parties (yes, Florida Democratic Party, I am talking about you) will be required to develop a better infrastructure (note, I am not using the word “machine”), which should lead to an increase in public involvement (if only to have their voice heard). Florida has quickly become another microcosm of the United States – travel the state, and you will find almost every part of this country represented. Where better to get a send of the country than here. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008
Tagged Florida Democratic Party, Florida Primary, Jeremy Ring
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