Tag: social media

• Are people who disagree with you idiotic?

  In this article, Sean Blanda makes a point that I often try to make: the other side is not dumb. We all see it on Facebook daily. The memes from Occupy Democrats or Conservative Chicks who “expose” the other side as being idiotic and moronic while extolling all the “facts” that support their pre-conceived notions…

  sassevn

  January 13, 2016

  Life

  media lit, political, public discourse, social media

• Silent Cal, Social Media, & Conversation (redux)

  When my blog was incredibly young nearly two years ago, I posted an article I entitled, “Silent Cal, Social Media, & Conversation.”  Its timely message has become more and more important with each passing year. We all spend so much time using social media that I do wonder when the day will come when we…

  sassevn

  March 17, 2014

  History & Culture, Life

  Calvin Coolidge, conversation, culture, effects of social media, family life, social media, technology and society

• Silent Cal, Social Media, and Conversation

  Former U.S. President Calvin Coolidge knew how to keep his cool.  He was so tight lipped that people dubbed him ‘Silent Cal.’  As one story goes, during a black tie affair at the White House, one lady guest said to the president, “I bet I can get you to say more than two words this…

  sassevn

  April 22, 2012

  Uncategorized

  Calvin Coolidge, conversation, social media