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State of the Union 2011 Opinions and Thoughts

I’m blogging this as I watch it. Very nice to mix up the audience.  Changing seats changes dynamics.  Some might clap when they wouldn’t.  Others might not yell when they did last time. “Sets our nation apart” is a tired … Continue reading

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The Stimulus “Buy American” Clause

Reproduced with permission from a private e-mail from Mahesh Johari Some quick commentary only today.  The stimulus bill that just passed the House contains a “Buy American” clause, which forces materials purchased using funds from the stimulus package to come … Continue reading

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Post Inauguration Work

When the inauguration is over will the work really begin? It is a strange thing to me that while we sink trillions of taxpayer dollars into bailouts and rail against AIG (and others) for spending frivolously, we then throw one … Continue reading

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Obama and Rick Warren – Separation of Church and State, Anyone???

So now we’re going to have a month of debate about Rick Warren and what he stands for. Warren has been described as the next Billy Graham, an evangelical leader with a moderate reputation and mass-market appeal — although instead … Continue reading

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ABCnews & Facebook Debates: A Rare Convergence in Media That Works!

37,000 participants on Facebook during the live debates last night. live polling live blogging email direct to campaign advisors immediate reactions raw videos from the event videos from the location The debates were lively and alive.  Interactive and immersive.  Ok, ok, so some of the political banter during … Continue reading

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