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Craig D. Schlesinger

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, The Artist Corner, by Michael Thorsnes, on the site The Artist Corner 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    We need more political expression from artists! Good to see it here at IVN. Here are some musical performance/recording artists to check out, rock group (and my buddies) Radar vs Wolf from Nashville: […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Dan Fogler on Presidential Run: I needed more Twitter followers, on the site Cranky Yankee 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    …and thanks!

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Dan Fogler on Presidential Run: I needed more Twitter followers, on the site Cranky Yankee 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    He’s an actor, singer, comedian, etc… he even won a Tony award!

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Dan Fogler on Presidential Run: I needed more Twitter followers, on the site Cranky Yankee 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    HUGE thanks to Chris Hill for making the introductions!!

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    Craig D. Schlesinger wrote a new post, Dan Fogler on Presidential Run: I needed more Twitter followers, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 2 weeks ago

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    For those of you not in the know, the always-funny multi-talented Dan Fogler is ‘running’ for president. You might recognize him from the movie Balls of Fury. You may be familiar with his running mate, […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Should Ron Paul Supporters Vote for Gary Johnson? (Yes!), on the site Common Sense 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    This is extremely well said, Wes! Especially the line about a cult of personality surrounding Dr. Paul. The liberty movement is about principles, not people. Well done!!!

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Consumer Confidence in the Economy at Four-Year High, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    I’m still amazed that people have increased confidence in the economy. We went from being $12T in debt to $16T in four years, and confidence is at a four year *high*? Yikes! There might be some nominal price […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Google+ in the 2012 Election: 10 Reasons Why It Matters, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    I’m glad Google + is gaining relevance, mostly since I’m a stock holder. They need to start taking more market share away from Facebook!

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Perverse Abuse of Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws in Florida, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    What a perversion and outright assault on private property rights! Yet another reason why the drug war and prohibition need to end immediately. Here’s to hoping IJ’s brief helps the court see the light in Florida v. Harris.

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Interview with Judge Jim Gray: I Want Us to Run Again in 2016, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    Obama has to go, yes. But the notion that Romney will be any better is downright hilarious! Isn’t that the mindset that keeps the duopoly alive and thriving at the expense of the citizenry?

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Interview with Judge Jim Gray: I Want Us to Run Again in 2016, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    Yeah well I know this guy who’s kinda high up in the drug policy reform movement. You may know him. He’s a sharp dude!

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Interview with Judge Jim Gray: I Want Us to Run Again in 2016, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    Thank you very kindly sir!

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    Craig D. Schlesinger wrote a new post, Interview with Judge Jim Gray: I Want Us to Run Again in 2016, on the site Election Center 6 months, 3 weeks ago

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    Judge Jim Gray (ret.) is running with Gov. Gary Johnson as the Libertarian Party’s Vice Presidential nominee. Judge Gray made an unprecedented move in 1992 by coming out against the drug war as a sitting judge […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger wrote a new post, Interview with Judge Jim Gray: I Want Us to Run Again in 2016, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

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    Judge Jim Gray (ret.) is running with Gov. Gary Johnson as the Libertarian Party’s Vice Presidential nominee. Judge Gray made an unprecedented move in 1992 by coming out against the drug war as a sitting judge […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Economist Peter Schiff Forecasts Second Crisis to Hit Around 2013, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    Peter Schiff is awesome, but for once I sincerely hope he is wrong! I haven’t had sufficient time to hoard gold and silver and bury them under my home. Wish I was joking…

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Facebook in the 2012 Election: 10 Reasons Why it Matters, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    It will be interesting to see the votes-per-campaign-dollar-spent ratio for each candidate. I’m willing to bet that Obama and Romney spend *way* more per vote than, say, Johnson and Stein, who rely almost […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Who Owns American Debt?, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    Unfortunately, we cannot simply tax our way out of the fiscal and monetary crisis. It’s going to take some serious spending cuts across the board. That means embracing the third rail of American politics – […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Raising the Minimum Wage Ignored by Romney, Obama, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

    Absolutely! A renowned economist at George Mason University, Walter Williams, did a study on the minimum wage and how destructive it is on poor and minority communities – the very people the minimum wage was […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Understanding Romney’s Plan for Regulatory Reform, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

    Regulations are largely a breeding ground for rent seeking, corruption, and corporatism. Whether they are dealt with by members of Congress or members of Executive agencies, they still suffer from the same […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Join us @IVNetwork on Twitter for the VP Debate – #IndyVote, on the site The Social Ballot 7 months, 2 weeks ago

    It is well known that I am not exactly in favor of much of anything that the federal government does; however, regardless of the outcome of the election I think we need some kind of public access channel solely […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger wrote a new post, Libertarian Party Candidate Gary Johnson Has a Message for Voters With an Axe to Grind, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 2 weeks ago

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    This weekend, former two-term Governor of New Mexico and Libertarian presidential candidate, Gary Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Weekends with Alex Witt. Kicking off the segment with Johnson’s latest web ad, Ms. […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Interview: Gary Johnson’s “Waste Your Vote” College Tour, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

    Cassidy,
    Michael pretty much summed it up in his response. Government intervention is what caused the crisis in the first place, so looking for a solution from the government – beyond ending the destructive […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger wrote a new post, Interview: Gary Johnson’s “Waste Your Vote” College Tour, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

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    Governor Gary Johnson and Judge Jim Gray are making the rounds at colleges across America, delivering their message of liberty to twenty campuses apiece in what the Libertarian Party ticket is billing as Gary […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger wrote a new post, Interview: Gary Johnson’s “Waste Your Vote” College Tour, on the site Election Center 7 months, 3 weeks ago

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    Governor Gary Johnson and Judge Jim Gray are making the rounds at colleges across America, delivering their message of liberty to twenty campuses apiece in what the Libertarian Party ticket is billing as Gary […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, DEA Officials Oppose Three 2012 State Marijuana Initiatives, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 1 week ago

    I love how prohibitionists always invoke public safety and crime as a reason to keep drugs in a dangerously violent black market. How ironic.

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Sounding Off: “Fed Up With the Presidential Campaign?”, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    If the debates contain only Obama and Romney, we’re just going to have the usual dog and pony show. If Gary Johnson and Jill Stein get in on the action (though unlikely), then we might see some *real* elevated discourse.

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, President Obama Reddit AMA Tackles Economy, Loans, PACs, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    I’m certainly not contesting the fact that Obama is a highly skilled campaigner, but any voter that believes a politician values their voice is in for some serious disappointment.

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, California Cap and Trade Testing Begins, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Prediction: This will turn out badly.
    Reason: Market based solutions are voluntary and do not require state intervention and coercion.

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, President Obama Reddit AMA Tackles Economy, Loans, PACs, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    So Obama being “technologically savvy” is somehow a legitimate factor for reelection? Here’s a legitimate factor…
    He *thinks* he can centrally plan an economy in shambles, fix student debt, create green […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Status of the Student Success Act: In Governor Brown’s Hands, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Memo to Gov. Brown: Veto the legislation
    Memo to California voters: Vote No on Prop 30
    Memo to EVERYONE: Read up on Public Choice to learn why… http://www.econlib.org/library/Enc/PublicChoice.html
    “It’s not […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Gary Johnson and the 2012 Election, on the site Common Sense 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Great post, well said all around! Wayne Allyn Root is an absolute clown in business for one person: Wayne Allyn Root!

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Gary Johnson Interview: Media Frightened to Let Me Debate, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Thanks, Amanda! I agree about iSideWith. It’s comprehensive survey, list of candidates, and extremely large (and growing) sample size makes it a much more effective barometer than the usual polls with sample sizes […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Gary Johnson Interview: Media Frightened to Let Me Debate, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Thanks Matt!

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    Craig D. Schlesinger wrote a new post, Gary Johnson Interview: Media Frightened to Let Me Debate, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

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    I recently caught up with two-term New Mexico governor and Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson to discuss his recent appearance at P.A.U.L. Fest, Republican politics, the presidential […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger wrote a new post, Gary Johnson Interview: Media Frightened to Let Me Debate, on the site Election Center 8 months, 3 weeks ago

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    I recently caught up with two-term New Mexico governor and Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson to discuss his recent appearance at P.A.U.L. Fest, Republican politics, the presidential […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Activist Delivers Comments to Presidential Debate Commission, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months ago

    You’re operating under the (false) assumption that a Romney administration will be an improvement over Obama. When you strip away the rhetoric, both Obama and Romney are practically the same on issue after issue. […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Op-Ed: International Community Must Intervene in Syria, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months ago

    For all this talk of war, the international community, Arab League, United Nations, and NATO, not once did I read “congress” or declaration of war.”

    The Cato Institute’s foreign policy analyst, Malou Innocent, […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Papa John’s CEO to Raise Price of Pizza “Due to ObamaCare”, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 9 months, 2 weeks ago

    Pretty soon you won’t be able to buy red meat unless you live in a red state. And if you like it done pink in the center, you might be a Commie or a Gay – or both! THE HORROR!!
    *this might be satire

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    Craig D. Schlesinger voted on Papa John’s CEO to Raise Price of Pizza “Due to ObamaCare” 9 months, 2 weeks ago

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Vermont Governor Attacked For Supporting Marijuana Decriminalization, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 2 weeks ago

    Last we checked, the skies haven’t fallen as a result of decriminalization in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Main, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Nevada, […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Seven Creative Solutions to the National Debt Crisis, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 2 weeks ago

    I don’t want to privatize Social Security, I want to let people opt out of it. We can also means test it, raise the retirement age, and change the built-in escalator from the wage index to the rate of inflation – […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Should Non-Partisan Media Include Affiliation Next to Names?, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 9 months, 2 weeks ago

    I love the stock ticker idea!

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    Craig D. Schlesinger voted on Should Non-Partisan Media Include Affiliation Next to Names? 9 months, 2 weeks ago

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    Craig D. Schlesinger voted on #IAmLibertarian Trending on Twitter 9 months, 2 weeks ago

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    Craig D. Schlesinger wrote a new post, Gary Johnson Carries Ron Paul’s Message into November, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 3 weeks ago

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    Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) is considered, even by his critics, one of the most consistent and outspoken advocates for personal liberty in the United States. Paul himself seems to acknowledge that his third […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger voted on Gary Johnson Carries Ron Paul’s Message into November 9 months, 3 weeks ago

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    Craig D. Schlesinger wrote a new post, Gary Johnson Carries Ron Paul’s Message into November, on the site Election Center 9 months, 3 weeks ago

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    Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) is considered, even by his critics, one of the most consistent and outspoken advocates for personal liberty in the United States. Paul himself seems to acknowledge that his third […]

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Porn Star Jenna Jameson Backs Mitt Romney for President, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 9 months, 3 weeks ago

    I hear they’re doing a remake of Jenna Loves Rocco with a superimposed Romney. Look out for Jenna Loves Romney coming soon to an internet porn site near you!

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    Craig D. Schlesinger commented on the post, Conservative Likens Chick-fil-a Supporters to Segregationists, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 9 months, 3 weeks ago

    Didn’t RJ Harris run for President (albeit a shortlived run) this year in the Libertarian Party primary?

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