Faith Eischen

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Faith Eischen wrote a new post, Bipartisanship In San Diego Mayoral Race: Strategy or Sincerity?, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Democratic San Diego Mayoral Candidate, Rep. Bob Filner, announced this week to a local newspaper that if elected he would offer Nathan Fletcher, an independent, as well as Donna Frye, positions within his […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, America Then & Now: 1790 Census to 2010 [INFOGRAPHIC], on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 1 week ago

July 4th, 2012 marks the United States’ 236th birthday. Although still a relatively young nation, the U.S. has transformed into an influential world power with a large and diverse population. The […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, Afghanistan Timetable Hits Halfway Mark for Withdrawal, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 1 week ago

The United States hits the halfway mark of President Obama’s NATO approved timetable to end the war in Afghanistan by 2014. NATO leaders recently signed off on President Obama’s plan in May 2012. The military […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, City-State Interests Collide Concerning California Pension Reform, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 1 week ago

As the California budget continues to face major deficits, and state legislatures frantically look for ways to avoid further state economic downturn, public employees pensions have been placed on the chopping […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, Is California High Speed Rail Worth the Costly Price Tag?, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 1 week ago

Back in 2008 California voters approved, by a narrow margin, to build the first high-speed train network in the United States. Last week, the plans moved ahead on the high speed rail when the California State […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, California Incumbents Face New Challenges In November, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 1 week ago

The mixture of open primaries and redistricting has shaken up California’s political system this election cycle. Congressional incumbents face new challenges in the upcoming general election. Voters will no […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, Foreign Aid Spending & the US Budget, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 3 weeks ago

The United States continues to lead the world in foreign aid assistance. While substantial, less than 1% of the United States’ GDP is designated to foreign aid assistance. In 2010 the United States obligated […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, President Profile Of The Day: Gerald R. Ford , on the site History Unspun 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Gerald R. Ford was deemed a klutz by the media. This is just one fun fact about Ford. For more information continue reading History Unspun’s President Profile Of The Day: Gerald R. Ford!

Astrological Sign: […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, President Profile Of The Day: James Buchanan, on the site History Unspun 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Check History Unspun’s President Profile Of The Day: James Buchanan!

Astrological Sign: Taurus

Term of Presidency: 1857-1861

Party: Democratic

Age Upon Taking Office: 65

Vice President: John […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, President Profile Of The Day: John Adams , on the site History Unspun 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Check out History Unspun’s President Profile Of The Day: John Adams. Who would have thought John Adams and Thomas Jefferson may have been the first case of ‘frenemies’ in United States history?

Astrological […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, President Profile Of The Day: Dwight D. Eisenhower , on the site History Unspun 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Take a look at History Unspun’s President Profile Of The Day: Dwight D. Eisenhower

Astrological Sign: Libra

Term of Presidency: 1953-1961

Party: Republican

Age Upon Taking Office: 62

Vice […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, Bipartisanship In San Diego Mayoral Race: Strategy or Sincerity?, on the site Election Center 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Democratic San Diego Mayoral Candidate, Rep. Bob Filner, announced this week to a local newspaper that if elected he would offer Nathan Fletcher, an independent, as well as Donna Frye, positions within his […]
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Rep. LaTourette Retires Citing Partisan ‘Toll’, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sad! The moderate lawmakers are essential to effective/sound legislation. Sucks that the frustrating and contentious political climate is driving them away…
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Mitt Romney’s Overseas Tour Calculated to Rally US Voters, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 3 weeks ago

I’m not sure if I entirely understand the purpose of Romney’s Europe tour.
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Banning Chick-fil-A Would Set Dangerous Precedent, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Separation between church and state should be the priority. I personally disagree with Chik-fil-a owner, Dan Cathy’s, stance on same-sex marriage. However, I do not think banning the restaurant chain will […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, Swing State Nevada: Jobs v. President , on the site Election Center 9 months, 3 weeks ago

In terms of competitions, swing state Nevada is not winning any when it comes to the economy. The state has the highest unemployment in the nation, at 11.6%, and the third most home foreclosures. It also has […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, Swing State Nevada: Jobs v. President , on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 3 weeks ago

In terms of competitions, swing state Nevada is not winning any when it comes to the economy. The state has the highest unemployment in the nation, at 11.6%, and the third most home foreclosures. It also has […]
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Ron Paul’s Fed Audit Bill Passes House 327 to 98, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 3 weeks ago

I think that the fact that the bill passed in the house is a huge accomplishment, hopefully it is able to pass in the senate…if not, back to the drawing board…
Faith Eischen voted on Why did the Founding Fathers forget the Cheese? 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Post 9/11 National Security Has Hardly Made Us More Safe, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Intelligence information is usually unavailable to the press and the public for that matter, for a reason…in fact, a security reason. If you really want readily accessible info refer to wikileaks
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Top 10 Bold Moves in American Foreign Policy, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Yea definitely would include Pakistan…
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Mitt Romney’s Europe Trip Stumbles Out the Gate, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 3 weeks ago

What was the point of his Europe tour? If the motivation was to receive great press recognition, clearly that plan failed…
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, President Profile Of The Day: Ronald Reagan, on the site History Unspun 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Astrological Sign: Aquarius

Term Of Presidency: 1981-1989

Party: Republican

Age Upon Taking Office: 69

Vice President: George Bush

Ran Against: Jimmy Carter (first term); Walter Mondale (second […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, Swing State Iowa: Critical Puzzle Piece for November Win, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 4 weeks ago

With less than four months until the general election, competition heats up between President Barrack Obama and GOP candidate, Mitt Romney. Meaning, swing states’ votes will be hot commodities come […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, Swing State Iowa: Critical Puzzle Piece for November Win, on the site Election Center 9 months, 4 weeks ago

With less than four months until the general election, competition heats up between President Barrack Obama and GOP candidate, Mitt Romney. Meaning, swing states’ votes will be hot commodities come […]
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Budget Sequestration Effects on Swing States, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Seems that no matter where the government makes budget cuts, it increases unemployment…but isn’t unemployment the problem?
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Mayor Bloomberg: Chick-fil-A View on Marriage is Free Speech, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Freedom of speech is undoubtedly important, but when one expresses intolerance toward a minority (as Dan Cathy did toward same-sex marriage couples) that boarders on discrimination. We aggressively protect the […]
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Feminism Gets the Gold at 2012 Olympics, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 4 weeks ago

awesome! I think it is really symbolic that every country has at least one woman olympian.
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Thunderclap: A New Form of “Crowd Speaking”, on the site The Social Ballot 10 months ago

great info – social media continues to make waves in communication capabilities/public relations forums
Faith Eischen voted on Benjamin Franklin Series: Pt. 1 The Statesman Continued 10 months ago
Faith Eischen voted on Two Ways to Protest Two-Party System 10 months ago
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, President Profile Of The Day: Grover Cleveland , on the site History Unspun 10 months ago

Grover Cleveland held the President’s office for two terms. However these two terms were not consecutive. He is the only president to date, to hold two non-consecutive terms. Check out the rest of Grover […]
Faith Eischen commented on the post, GOP Leadership Push Vote on Repealing Health Bill 33 Times, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months ago

isn’t that the definition of crazy? doing something over and over again expecting a different result each time?
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Obama Makes Cybersecurity a Priority, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months ago

I think cyber warfare is real and requires government acknowledgement. It’s naive to think with the technological advancements made today that cyber technology would not be susceptible to attacks/hacking
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Gun Control: An International Comparison, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months ago

Great Benjamin Franklin quote. I think gun regulatory laws are necessary in order to avoid Aurora-type instances. If there really is no correlation between the amount of firearms in the U.S. and the number of […]
Faith Eischen voted on House to Vote on Ron Paul-Sponsored Fed Audit Bill 10 months ago
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, House to Vote on Ron Paul-Sponsored Fed Audit Bill , on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months ago

The Federal Reserve Audit bill, sponsored by Ron Paul, is expected to appear before the House floor for a vote today. If passed, the legislation will require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) “to […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, Benjamin Franklin Series: Pt. 1 The Statesman Continued , on the site History Unspun 10 months ago

Benjamin Franklin’s ‘The Effects of War’:

“I lament with you the prospect of a horrid war, which is likely to engage so great a part of mankind. There is little good gained, and so much mischief done […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, President Profile Of The Day: Calvin Coolidge, on the site History Unspun 10 months ago

Astrological Sign: Cancer

Term of Presidency: 1923-1929

Party: Republican

Age Upon Taking Office: 51

Vice President: None (after Harding’s death); Charles G. Dawes (elected term)

Ran […]
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, President Profile Of The Day: Andrew Jackson , on the site History Unspun 10 months ago

Astrological Sign: Pisces

Term of Presidency: 1829-1837

Party: Democratic

Age Upon Taking Office: 61

Vice President: John C. Calhoun (first term); Martin Van Buren (second term)

Ran Against: […]
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Third Party Candidate Gary Johnson Speaks in North Carolina, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months ago

I’m not sure I agree with Johnson’s point wanting to abolish the department of homeland security…
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Syria Uprising: A Worrisome Future, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months ago

Great info. What would be better for Syria: war to continue, or Assad to step down? or are those two choices too black and white given Syria’s condition?
Faith Eischen voted on Syria Uprising: A Worrisome Future 10 months ago
Faith Eischen voted on Afghanistan Timetable Hits Halfway Mark for Withdrawal 10 months ago
Faith Eischen commented on the post, “Batman” Shooting Provokes Twitter TSA Fears, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months ago

Instead of intensifying security why don’t we intensify regulation on semi-automatic/automatic guns?
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Obtain Voter ID: The Fifth Wednesday of Any Month, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months ago

What are the real motives behind this type of legislation? It can’t be voter fraud…If there is such low voter turnout already, wouldn’t that infer that voter fraud would be at a very low frequency as well?
Faith Eischen commented on the post, Romney Plans Foreign Policy Tour, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months ago

Interesting choice of countries to visit – very strategic. I wonder if he will divulge policy stances after these trips
Faith Eischen voted on Benjamin Franklin Series: Pt. 1 The Statesman 10 months ago
Faith Eischen wrote a new post, Benjamin Franklin Series: Pt. 1 The Statesman , on the site History Unspun 10 months ago

Benjamin Franklin a true polymath was an inventor, scientist, philosopher, statesman and much more. Undoubtedly, the man had many talents and was successful in many facets of his life.

History Unspun […]
Faith Eischen voted on Top Four Foreign Relations Gaffes 10 months ago
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