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.
Category Archives: Political Thoughts
So NOW you’re MAD?
Yes, illegal wars, lies, corruption, torture, stealing your tax dollars to make the rich richer, illegal surveillance of American citizens, are all okay with you, but helping other Americans… oh hell no.
SO NOW YOU’RE MAD?! Continue reading
Thoughts on Bipartisan Healthcare, Filibusters and Reconciliation
I was watching the Sunday morning political chatfests and it reminded me why I worry about the future of our republic.
When I got heavily involved in the political process, I was so upset at how the Bush Administration had destroyed American credibility abroad with the folly of the attack of Iraq, the snub of our responsibilities on the world stage with regard to our place as a world citizen and the general “holier than thou” attitude when dealing with issues that could seriously impact the entire world, not just within our borders (e.g. climate change). Continue reading
Posted in Political Thoughts
Tagged ABC, David Plouffe, Health Care Bill, Karl Rove, President Obama
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Is anyone in DC listening? Where’s the JOBS bill?
While I recognize the past two weeks have been absorbed with other issues from Congress, I have one simple question: where is the focus on Main Street? As in, what happened to the focus on truly kick-starting the economy – with a JOBS bill? Continue reading
Scandalous! Obama’s speech to children is about the R word!
we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world – and none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities. Unless you show up to those schools; pay attention to those teachers; listen to your parents, grandparents and other adults; and put in the hard work it takes to succeed. Continue reading
Posted in Personal Thoughts, Political Thoughts
Tagged Education Speech, President Obama, Right Wing Hate
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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
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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Congrats on Obama’s CTO choice!
Reading the articles these past 12 hours and wanted to say, I have to agree with many of the people’s opinions extolling the selection of Aneesh Chopra as the new CTO of the Obama Administration including Tim O’Reilly and Alan … Continue reading
Funny stories about Bush tech in White House
Sorry, but after posting my video – friends pointed out lots of articles on how “antiquated” the White House tech was when moving in. Washington Post – Staff Finds White House in the Technological Dark Ages Gawker – Technology’s White … Continue reading
On CNNi: How Effectively Will Obama Use Technology?
On the 13th of January, I was asked to speak with CNN International about how could the Obama Administration effectively use technology to increase transparency. The video is from CNNi: World News Europe with Becky Anderson. Great quote sent to … Continue reading