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Michael Dishmon

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    Michael Dishmon commented on the post, Sacramento Addresses Gun Control Bills Through Concrete Legislation, on the site IVN 3 months, 2 weeks ago

    In 2012, gun dealers sold 600,000 guns, which was a significant increase from nearly 350,000 in 2002. Despite the quantifiable jump within a decade, gun-related deaths fell from about 3,200 annually to about […]

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    Michael Dishmon commented on the post, Dissecting Assault Weapons in America, on the site Infographics 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    How will putting up more barriers for legal gun owners help stop criminals from murdering people?

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    Michael Dishmon wrote a new post, Taste of the Himalayas Best Indian Food in SD, on the site IVN San Diego 6 months, 4 weeks ago

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    In the overwhelmingly corporate area of Mission Valley, there is hardly anywhere to eat that isn’t a massive franchise like Denny’s or Chili’s. Although these kinds of restaurants can be nice at times, they […]

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    bizurk wrote a new post, Some of the Best Pho Joints In San Diego, on the site IVN San Diego 6 months, 4 weeks ago

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    Californians, especially San Diegans, love trying new things.  While some remain stalwarts in the spicy food sector, others munch adventurously – always down to try new things.  Asian cuisine, Pho in […]

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    bizurk commented on the post, Young California Voters Utilize Online Voter Registration, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

    I registered as a independent on the site… It was really fast and easy.

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    bizurk commented on the post, California Prop 37 Puts Central Valley In The Spotlight, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

    Makes me feel kind of sick to think that so much food is genetically engineered… Just makes me think back to when no one knew smoking was bad for you. Hopefully we don’t find out in a few years that all this GE […]

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    bizurk commented on the post, Is Scott Brown Really an “Independent Voice”?, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

    That’s why everyone should do their own research and not rely on major news networks for their info. Everyone has a hidden agenda.

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    bizurk commented on the post, Experts Weigh In On The Most Accurate Polls, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

    Hopefully she will be ready for tomorrows debate.

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    bizurk commented on the post, Bloomfield and Waxman Race Is Heating Up CA-33 District, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

    Apparently you have to be Christian to run for office. Doesn’t make any sense in a country where church is suppose to be separated. But oh well…

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    bizurk commented on the post, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein Debate Tomorrow on Google Hangout, on the site Election Center 7 months ago

    Can’t wait to hear some real issues be brought up.

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    bizurk commented on the post, Jill Stein Addresses Mainstream Debate’s Sidelined Issues, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

    Hopefully enough people will watch this debate between Jill Stein and Gary Johnson, and realize all the issues the big two and ignoring.

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    bizurk commented on the post, Prop 32 and the Rule of Unintended Consequences, on the site Election Center 7 months ago

    Its sad that so many props have hidden agendas that most voters will look over when checking yes or no.

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    bizurk commented on the post, Voter Registration Modernization Makes Process Easier, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

    Nothing you said here makes any sense. You are just mindlessly attacking the Democrats. Corruption on the horizon? Where is your source? Infested government? Save this Country from what? Could you be anymore […]

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    bizurk commented on the post, Montana and Ben Cohen Stamp Money Out Of Politics, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 1 week ago

    Its cool its legal though.

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    bizurk commented on the post, Rand Sparks Cross-Party Debate on Foreign Aid, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 1 week ago

    You can’t just give money away and expect nothing in return, thats how you go out of business.

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    bizurk commented on the post, Top Ten Most Partisan Members of Congress, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 1 week ago

    But I bet these partisans work together to get stuff done, right guys? Right?

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    bizurk commented on the post, Electing Independents To Congress Can Hasten Change, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 1 week ago

    Every election cycle we hear more and more from Independents. It may take a long time but it will eventually happen.

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    bizurk commented on the post, IVN Launches Drop Your Party Facebook App, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 1 week ago

    Taking it a little to far there don’t you think?

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    bizurk commented on the post, This Week on IVN: Politics Online, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 7 months, 1 week ago

    I wonder if making all this information online will help voter turn out, or just cause us to become more and more lazy.

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    bizurk commented on the post, Montana and Ben Cohen Stamp Money Out Of Politics, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 1 week ago

    It would be pretty annoying if every business started stamping money with their own little website address. They shouldn’t be defacing money to get a message out. Spend some time on SEO like the rest of us.

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    bizurk commented on the post, Presidential Race Focuses On Foreign Policy, Lacks Specifics, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 1 week ago

    They are just saying whatever they can to get elected. Most people in our country don’t really do any research into politics. So board statements win elections.

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    bizurk voted on Mass Shootings in 2012 7 months, 2 weeks ago

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    bizurk voted on Independents outnumber Republicans among California’s Latino voters 7 months, 2 weeks ago

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    bizurk wrote a new post, Paddle Boarding in San Diego, on the site IVN San Diego 7 months, 3 weeks ago

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    Although this board was originally constructed back in the 1930′s, if you had asked the average San Diegan one or two years ago what Paddleboarding was, most would not be able to tell you. But recently one […]

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    bizurk wrote a new post, October in San Diego: Food, Drinks, Fun, Awesome, on the site San Diego 7 months, 3 weeks ago

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    It’s officially fall! Days are shorter, it’s finally starting to (kind of) cool down and most importantly- the pumpkin spice latte is back! What can one do in San Diego this time of year?

    Start the month […]

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    bizurk commented on the post, San Diego Mayoral Race: Toward a Better Quality of Life, on the site San Diego 8 months ago

    Unfortunately when it comes to election time everyone seems to drop their ambitions and go for whatever will get them reelected. Lame sauce.

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    bizurk commented on the post, IVNPoints Competition Reaching New Levels, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 2 weeks ago

    You want to go get a beer later?

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    bizurk commented on the post, IVNPoints Competition Reaching New Levels, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 2 weeks ago

    No problem dude

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    bizurk commented on the post, IVNPoints Competition Reaching New Levels, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 2 weeks ago

    Great comment mike, thanks mike.

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    bizurk changed their profile picture 8 months, 3 weeks ago

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    bizurk voted on Arizona Open Primary Initiative Headed Back to Court 8 months, 4 weeks ago

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    bizurk voted on Mitt Romney Campaign Fumbles “Romney Killed My Wife” Ad 8 months, 4 weeks ago

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    bizurk voted on Gun Control and Gun Related Violence By the Numbers 8 months, 4 weeks ago

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    bizurk commented on the post, Politics & Pinterest, Do They Mix?, on the site The Social Ballot 9 months, 1 week ago

    I’m just in love with the wedding section.. lol omg so cute.

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    bizurk posted a new activity comment 9 months, 3 weeks ago

    In reply to: bizurk voted on Mitt Romney’s Europe Trip Stumbles Out the Gate View

    Totally man

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    bizurk posted a new activity comment 9 months, 3 weeks ago

    In reply to: bizurk voted on Mitt Romney’s Europe Trip Stumbles Out the Gate View

    Yeah cool!

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      Michael Dishmon replied 9 months, 3 weeks ago

      Totally man

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    bizurk voted on Mitt Romney’s Europe Trip Stumbles Out the Gate 9 months, 3 weeks ago

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      Michael Dishmon replied 9 months, 3 weeks ago

      Yeah cool!

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        Michael Dishmon replied 9 months, 3 weeks ago

        Totally man

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    bizurk commented on the post, Majority of Americans Support Semi-Automatic Weapons Ban, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 9 months, 3 weeks ago

    So you think banning the AR15 is going to stop someone from obtaining one? Its just going to move the market underground just like everything else that’s banned.

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    bizurk voted on Understanding the LIBOR Scandal Effects and How it Worked 10 months ago

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    bizurk voted on White House Seizes Control of Internet by Executive Order 10 months ago

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    bizurk posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago

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    COOL MAN

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      Michael Dishmon replied 10 months, 1 week ago

      COOL MAN

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    bizurk voted on IVN Contributors 10 months, 2 weeks ago

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    bizurk voted on Civic Illiteracy and the Two-Party System 10 months, 2 weeks ago

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    bizurk voted on Barack Obama & The End Time 10 months, 3 weeks ago

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    bizurk posted a new activity comment 10 months, 3 weeks ago

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    No way ahh

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    bizurk posted a new activity comment 10 months, 3 weeks ago

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    Pa wow

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    bizurk commented on the post, Quasi-legal Medical Marijuana Has Become a Dangerous Charade, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

    A California legal AK47?

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    bizurk commented on the post, IVNPoints Competition Reaching New Levels, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 11 months ago

    Its over 9000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    bizurk commented on the post, Obama Approval Rating, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

    @bizurk

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