Full disclosure: I’m an Obama supporter. I (still) believe in his potential to make a significant, positive impact on the U.S.—the livelihood of its citizens, how it’s perceived globally, and so on. That’s a reason to vote for him; it’s not a reason to give him the Nobel Peace Prize. I’ve heard the opposite argument already a few times today, that “the prize seems to be more for promise than performance,” as it’s stated in an Associated Press story headlined “Analysis: Obama’s Nobel honors promise, not action.”

With all due respect, that’s a pretty ridiculous position to take. Sorry to turn this into a semantic argument (hahaha…ug), but a prize is not usually something awarded for promise.  …Read More…

At last Thursday’s sit-down with Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Sgt. Joseph Crowley, Mr. Obama drank a Bud Light. At first, this seems like an obvious choice—American  legacy, fewer calories than Budweiser (supporting the preventative aspects of his healthcare plan), and fights his image as an arugula-eating snob. But then I remembered that Anheuser-Busch was acquired by InBev, a Belgian company (not traded on U.S. markets), around this time last year. Wouldn’t you think the president would help stimulate our economy a little by drinking a real U.S. beer? Here are some recommendations for next time. Let me know if you have other ideas… …Read More…

Just a quick note today—I thought this was funny. Check out this blog post about the URL for Miami’s new water conservation initiative. Witness how “We use less” becomes “We useless.”

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Apparently President Obama’s message of hope does not extend to bowlers in the Special Olympics.

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[Originally published on B2B Brand Debate]

“Welcome, to our viewers in the United States and around the world.” Every week, Fareed Zakaria, acclaimed author and columnist, begins his broadcast with these words. The show is Fareed Zakaria GPS, a weekly international affairs program on CNN, and the topic is public affairs with a focus on international issues (“GPS” stands for “Global Public Square”).

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Heard a story on NPR this morning about Obama’s “Fiscal Responsibility Summit” and was annoyed by a comment by Republican Senator Joe Barton. The congressman told the President “I think the House Republicans have shown that when we’re not included in the decision making, we’re disinclined to sign off on the solution.” According to the story, Obama called this “an important point.” …Read More…