“It’s deceiving, the hospitality American come across with …there are so many lines drawn in that country. And they think their way is the best way…”My way or the highway….”the whole patting themselves on the back.”

– a Canadian pal

When are Americans genuinely friendliest?

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“I think the extreme parts of the right wing are completely wrong about what the idea of a militia means in the constitutional writings. But their intuition that the population has been disenfranchised by present military arrangements is certainly right.”

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She’s skipping the press and going direct. Just like her almost-machatunim Sarah Palin.

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AC: Why do you think people are so into her?

SB: People relate to her! People want to be famous. They want to be on Real Housewives of New York and Kate Gosselin and Dancing With the Stars. They think this is the American dream. It’s not about talent; it’s not about passion. It’s not even about wanting to be a good leader. It’s just simply being acknowledged.

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SB: Oh honey, if she has a bad day, that Bumpit’s back in there.

AC: Do you think it’s gauged to how well her day’s going?

SB: [Laughs.] It’s a barometer. For sure.

interview w /Austin Chronicle

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There will be comics, and puppets. And the occasional traditional business speaker. That’s my kind of tech conference.I’ll be performing and showing how social engagement works.

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