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: September 2008
Obama: Presidential, McCain: Brawler, American People: which?
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 →
Posted in Campaign 2008, Presidential Debates
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Tagged angry black man, Barack Obama, Campaign 2008, Debate08, financial crisis, First debate, John McCain, Presidential Debate 2008
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Liveblogging the First Presidential Debate
Watching the debate on BBS (no commentary, what a great way of listening) while in Bangkok, Thailand:
Posted in Campaign 2008
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Tagged Barack Obama, Campaign 2008, Debate08, John McCain
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Retransmitting Obama/McCain Statement
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 →
Posted in Campaign 2008
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Tagged Barack Obama, economic crisis, John McCain, joint statement, Senator Barack Obama, Senator John McCain, true leadership
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I have much more confidence in the Obama Campaign now…
While this may sound silly, after a couple of conversations today with friends in the tech community who are relatively close to the Obama Campaign, let me say that from the reports and whispers I hear – the team has … Continue reading →
Posted in Campaign 2008, Political Tech
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Tagged Barack Obama, Campaign 2008, political technology
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Change I want to Believe In – for the future of America
am weaping because I do not think we know what is going to happen next. And, in a recent Time article, I read what struck me as the fundamental issue of this campaign. This is the call to action – none of this Sarah Palin crap, none of this “seven houses” crap – this is what matters. Continue reading →
Posted in Campaign 2008, Personal Thoughts
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Tagged American Bankrupcy, Barack Obama, financial crisis, financial structure, John McCain, Mike Bloomberg, New American Century
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