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: President Obama
Could Obama be thinking of one-term and done?
A couple of days ago, a political consultant was talking to me over drinks and I heard him muse that maybe President Obama might be thinking a “one-term and done” strategy. Instead of trying to focus on the next election, as the next part of his Presidency will be, maybe the idea would be to announce – in the coming weeks – that he is not going to run for re-election.
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WTF has Obama Done for Us So Far?
Should we keep the Bush tax cuts or drop them? You tell me how our country moves forward? Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2012, Political Thoughts
Tagged 60 minutes, Bush tax cuts, President Obama
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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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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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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
Future Forward to late January 2009
Sent by my brother on this wonderful Thanksgiving Day. And wishing all of my readers a Happy Thanksgiving. One sunny day in late January 2009, an old man approached the White House from across Pennsylvania Avenue, where he’d been sitting … Continue reading
The Difference between Change and Control
On the latest Yi-Tan Tech Conference Call, Jerry Michalski sent us a link to a terrific visual that literally says it all (from Gong Szeto’s blog):
A moment when time(s square) stood still.
President-elect Obama – you have the weight of a Nation on your shoulders. Bear it well and with the courage you spoke of. This is your time to show America – and the world – what it truly means to be a leader.
Thank you for that moment sir. I think I know now what my family spoke of when Jack Kennedy became President. It has been an honor being part of this moment of history. Continue reading