Tag Archives: Obama

theatre of the union: logos, pathos & a dog called sputnik

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Dave

Do we call the Obama speech, his state of the union address, a seizing of the Sputnik moment. We have had Minsky moments, but a Sputnik moment? Or is this just another example of those pointy headed white intellectuals lecturing … Continue reading →

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MUTANT NINJA PEPSI

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Dave

Hit the ”Refresh” button. At least that is what Pepsi will be doing by deciding to not promote their beverages on television during the Super Bowl on February 7, for the first time in twenty-two years. Instead, the Pepsi  lineup … Continue reading →

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'Pataphysics of Protocol

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Dave

His every pronouncement creates a media circus. He is a baron of mass media and one of its anti-heroes. Silvio Berlusconi did not get to exchange kisses with Michelle Obama at the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh last week and had … Continue reading →

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