In a nutshell, the First Amendment does NOT allow you to publicly demonstrate how big of a moron you are and how few active brain cells you possess.
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Tag: Facebook
Ship of fools
There's a right way and a wrong way to handle social media, and in the city of Biddeford, orange can now step aside because Facebook is the new black. Biddeford's political machinations have always been colorful and somewhat interesting. But lately, our city's colorful political landscape has gone from an interesting mix of pastels to a nightmarish blend … Continue reading Ship of fools
Talking in your sleep
Oftentimes, it's not so much what you say but rather how you say it. It's an important lesson for all of us, but especially important for those who aspire to be our leaders. Think: "Social Security is Welfare" Earlier today, I was interviewed for a locally produced talk show in my community. I was pitched … Continue reading Talking in your sleep
How not to use social media in a campaign
There is a right way to use social media in a campaign. And there is a wrong way to use social media in a campaign. The following could be forgiven if it came from a political novice, but not when it comes from the governor's re-election team. Here's a game you can play at home. … Continue reading How not to use social media in a campaign
Little pink houses…in Biddeford & Saco
I don’t know how it happened. It started off like any other Monday morning, but by the time the sun began to set later in the day I realized that I had lost more than three hours. Gone; Vanished; Disappeared; Hasta la vista, baby! I could have done laundry. I could have mowed the lawn. I could … Continue reading Little pink houses…in Biddeford & Saco
Why can’t we be friends?
“We are reckless in our use of the lovely word, friend.” --Romain Rolland If he were alive today, I wonder what Mr. Rolland, a French journalist who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1915, would think about Facebook and its use of the word “friend.” How many “friends” do you have? According to the … Continue reading Why can’t we be friends?
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 