During the foreign policy debate leading up to the presidential election, grumblings were heard over President Obama and Governor Romney both giving their full support to the expanded use of drone technology in military operations. Politics are like that. In their quest to show that they are different from that other guy, campaigns prefer for […]
Despite the hope that technology could soon bring voting out of the age of paper ballots, it hasn’t really materialized in 2012. For starters, email proved to be problematic yesterday as New Jersey voters found issues with systems put together after Hurricane Sandy. Buzzfeed reports Essex County voters attempting to request ballots using an official […]
Joss Whedon’s viral endorsement makes some interesting points, especially the one where my brains are eaten because I voted incorrectly. The short video exemplifies the utility and ease of spreading information, especially political news, but also encapsulates the charm and personality of the internet. [yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TiXUF9xbTo’] The internet, in its essence, is creative freedom in […]
I listen to Rush Limbaugh. Not often, but occasionally. I don’t believe in virtually anything the ultra right-wing pundit has to say, and I think much of what Limbaugh says is built out of hate, ignorance, a ploy for ratings/cash, or all of the above. So, why do I listen to this man, and others […]
This week, President Obama’s campaign staff opened a Pinterest account. So far, the eight boards up feature typical Pinterest fare,with a political twist: Obama-themed cupcakes, clothing, someone’s decorated fingernails. The “Pet Lovers for Obama” board, featuring adorable animals (another Pinterest must), may or may not be a dig at Mitt Romney, who strapped the family […]
