Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category

“Coal Carolers” spark controversy

I’m sure it sounded like a brilliant idea at the time. Dress up little lumps of coal in holiday gear, choose a holiday-themed song to warm your soul, and make it into a viral video to easily pass on to friends and family.

Compassion ahead of criticism

Senator Dick Durbin wins big ups from me for his candor about his recent request to ask President George W. Bush to commute the sentence of former Illinois Governor George Ryan.

Was this a hoax or is “mean” a more accurate description?

The United States recently experienced a historical election that captivated the entire nation.  Barak Obama was elected as our next commander and chief.  It was hard not to get swept into the candidate debates, the many news stories and various opinions.  Both sides spoke passionately of their plans for the current ailing economy and I personally [...]

Welcome to the Sarah Palin Show!

This week, no matter what you are watching, Sarah Palin is EVERYWHERE.

Two takes

What does it say about today’s society when you read something and think about how it could be spun?

Messaging and social networking win Team Obama “Marketer of the Year”

Advertising Age named Team Obama “Marketer of the Year” for 2008 at the Association of National Advertisers’ annual conference. The reason Team Obama had the edge? Using tools that are frequently considered part of the PR toolkit - social networking and strong key messages.

Forget the spin – I want it straight up!

As the presidential election closes in on its final days, I want to look to the media for answers. I want to know who’s really in the lead. I want to know who won the debates. I want to know the facts – the accurate, clean-cut, straight-up facts. Can I get a straight answer out [...]