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Only 40% will vote today, if you keep your plan not to

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Karl

I agree with Seth Godin’s latest, explaining that political advertising is designed to suppress the vote. If you’re planning to not vote, in protest, you are giving these campaigns exactly what they want. We do have a choice. And that … Continue reading →

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Looks like while the vote was still down, those who did come out made some big choices

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Karl

Philadelphia Inquirer: Bob Edgar: Philly.com: AP: “Rising tide of frustration: Specter’s legendary resilience proved no match for a restless electorate.” Philadelphia Daily News: Will Bunch: “Specter, the ultimate survivor, a ‘relic of an earlier time’” Philadelphia Inquirer: Patrick Kerkstra: “Phila. … Continue reading →

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The rain today will keep voters away

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Karl

That tends to permit the status quo to keep on being so. If you don’t want that, then you need to make sure you get out and vote.

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Election Result Maps

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Karl

Data visualizations can sometimes spur us into contemplative directions. Sometimes they can put us to sleep. These are some of the more interesting election visualizations I’ve come across: Mark Newman, Department of Physics and Center for the Study of Complex … Continue reading →

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2000: Long lines FL and OH, 2004: long lines OH, 2008: long lines every contested state?

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Karl

Watch where the long lines form and where they don’t. Keep a close eye on that. Stay in line, don’t do a provisional ballot unless absolutely necessary! Make sure your vote counts!

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Social Media/Software Links for Today

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Karl

There’s a theme going on here that is a bit hard to place… but it’s there. Jon Udell: Homophily, anti-recommendation, and Driveway Moments , shout out to Global Voices Online: Recommendation systems don’t help me much. They only suggest things … Continue reading →

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Vote!

Posted on November 7, 2006 by Karl

At Philly Future there are PA voter resources, links, and what our regional blogosphere is saying. Get out and vote today.

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We interrupt this quiet blog for an announcement

Posted on November 8, 2005 by Karl

Remember – today is election day. Get out and vote. Now we return you to your regularly scheduled …. ummm… Seriously – I’ve been far to busy at work, with Philly Future and with other matters to update this personal … Continue reading →

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Abraham beats Williams in district attorney’s race

Posted on May 18, 2005 by Karl

Philadelphia Inquirer: Abraham beats Williams in district attorney’s race. I’ll have more when I collect my thoughts. Just know that even if Seth Williams lost this race, it was a special one for a number of reasons.

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