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White House ignores standard e-mail sign-up rules

By Steve McGough / August 17, 2009 /

As a follow-up to Jim’s big brother update on Friday, Mike Allen at Politico writes the White House has routinely ignored standard rules on collecting e-mail addresses and sending broadcast e-mails to the addresses collected.

Big Brother Update

By Jim Vicevich / August 14, 2009 /

Cookies from the White House web site, spam e-mails from the WH to people who never registered at the WH site (we got one) … and still no answers. Where in the world did the WH get the e-mail addresses of so far thousands of people who never requested they be placed on a WH…

Fast Times At White House High

By Jim Vicevich / May 13, 2009 /

Remember when the teacher just lost control of class one day … today was that day for Professor Gibbs.

A Third Bush Term

By Jim Vicevich / January 10, 2009 /

So far the Obama White House resembles the Clinton White House in oh so many ways … but at least in one way … it’s just like a third Bush term. More exciting news than an economic stimulus plan, President-elect Obama has finally announced his new White House chef. Or, to be exact, he’s announced…

Obama: I like doctors, see?

By Jim Vicevich / October 5, 2009 /

Ya just never know with the young president. One day you’re his enemy, the next day, your best friend. We’ve seen it all before. Today the president gathered doctors representing the AMA (and a variety of the medical organizations) to show how MDs support his health care plan. The lab coats are a nice touch,…

You may now report casual conversations you disagree with directly to the White House

By Steve McGough / August 6, 2009 /

Good to know… If you casually get together with folks to discuss health care reform, I suggest you should be well informed, listen, and ensure your points are clear. I use analogies frequently. I try to read and understand legislation. If you find this casual conversation disagreeable, you now have a direct line to bypass…