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politics Posted onJanuary 25, 2009September 10, 2021

What’s the big deal about Obama?

As I wandered through the crowded mall in Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day, chatting with people and overhearing many other conversations, a theme emerged. Or […] Read More

culture, miscellany Posted onSeptember 11, 2008September 10, 2021

The Republican Ticket

I’ve been off the grid for a couple weeks, backpacking with my brothers. We embarked a day or two after McCain announced his surprising (and […] Read More

design Posted onAugust 7, 2008September 10, 2021

In defense of PowerPoint

Edward Tufte famously declared that PowerPoint is evil, and in my life as a consultant, I’ve witnessed quite a bit of love and hate directed […] Read More

politics Posted onAugust 3, 2008September 10, 2021

Why the Democrats will lose in ’08 – Part 2

In a word: compromise. Now, compromise is often a good thing. I’m all for bi-partisanship. I want a candidate and a president who’s truly willing […] Read More

politics Posted onApril 27, 2008September 10, 2021

Hillama for President

“Hillary can’t win, and Obama can’t beat her.” This seems to be the bottom line in the endless slog toward choosing the Democrat who will […] Read More

politics Posted onApril 3, 2008September 10, 2021

Hillary, I hardly knew ye

I want to like, Hillary Clinton. I really do. She’s an accomplished and well-regarded senator, and she’s the only First Lady in my lifetime who […] Read More

politics Posted onMarch 18, 2008September 10, 2021

Dear CNN: The Medium is No Longer the Message

I didn’t see Obama’s landmark speech today, but I read the transcript. I admit I was moved by it, and although there was certainly a […] Read More

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