Manuel Flores

Manuel Flores wrote a new post, Proposition 30 Worries California’s Educational System, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 2 weeks ago

California Governor Jerry Brown spearheads Proposition 30, commonly know as Brown’s Tax Initiative, but leaders of California’s university systems are eying November results cautiously. University of

Manuel Flores wrote a new post, President Obama Signs US-Israel Security Act, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 1 week ago

On Friday, Barack Obama signed the US-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012.

First announced by bill sponsors Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Representative Howard Berman (D-CA) in May, the

Manuel Flores wrote a new post, Obama Administration Orders New Sanctions Against Iran, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

President Barack Obama announced new sanctions against Iran’s energy and photochemical sectors this week. The sanctions also isolate Iran from two banks, China’s Bank of Kunlun and Iraq’s Elaf Islamic

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Medical Marijuana Shops Banned By Los Angeles City Council, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles should focus on other issues at hand. Marijuana can be dealt with later. It should be legal already.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Op-Ed: Gun Control Laws Don’t Work, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

I agree with your comment. One person or a group of people do not represent everyone.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Romney and Climate Change: A Timeline, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Interesting to see a topic that is usually forgotten. If he is elected will he really do everything he said?

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Federally Funded Bike Sharing Programs Expand, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

I like this. I personally enjoy riding on a bicycle constantly. The bikes are pretty hideous though. I would like to see how this develops nationwide.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Congress on Vacation: What Gets Left Undone, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Maybe 5 weeks is too much. A shorter break should be sufficient.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Muslims in America: The Public Perception, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

The way Americans view Muslims have been tarnished. It is very sad to have it resulted in such a fashion. Hopefully the US grows as a country and learns.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, As Deadline Approaches for Student Loan Rate, Where Are The Students?, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Progress cannot be made with debt. Simple as that.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Jerry Brown Announces Multi-Billion Dollar Bay Delta Plan, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

I am definitely looking forward to how this plan carries out.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Corrupt Campaign Finance an Unequal Venture, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

I agree with Lessig. Yet, somehow whenever there is money involved the everyday American will end up paying the price.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, The Olympic Uniform Controversy: An Independent Perspective, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Events like these should trigger the need to alleviate the issues undermine this country. Pretty much when the Olympics start today, everything will be halted and progress will no be made. Rather than getting

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Cybersecurity Act of 2012 Gains Support, Advances in Senate, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

The threat indicators listed on page 207 of the Revised Cybersecurity Bill of 2012

The term ‘‘cybersecurity threat indicator’’ means information—
(A) that is reasonably necessary to describe—
(1) malicious

Manuel Flores wrote a new post, Cybersecurity Act of 2012 Gains Support, Advances in Senate, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 4 weeks ago

Senators Joe Lieberman (I-CT), Susan Collins (D-WV), John Rockefeller (D-WV), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Thomas Carper (D-Del.) are pushing for a vote on the revised Cybersecurity Act of 2012 before

Manuel Flores wrote a new post, Obama Makes Cybersecurity a Priority, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

President Barack Obama recently communicated his urge to have Congress pass the Cybersecurity Act of 2012.

In last week’s Wall Street Journal Opinion the President echoed his belief that the nation’s cyber

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Should 17-year-olds be Allowed to Vote?, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 11 months ago

Teenagers can be easily brainwashed. Many votes would not be represented correctly.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Where do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Gun Control?, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

Only when incidents involving fire arms does the topic rise. It then is shoved under the carpet and nothing is ever done.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, “Batman” Shooting Provokes Twitter TSA Fears, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

Interestingly, Kevin Smith expressed his concern over preserving the essence of a great film and the concern of the incident in Aurora. He held a discussion instead of having a normal show. At least some people

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Olympic Security Concerns for London 2012, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

Considering that there is a widespread talk over a conspiracy to take action during the Olympics. England is taking some responsible and considerable efforts to control doubts.

Manuel Flores wrote a new post, Proposition 30 Worries California’s Educational System, on the site Election Center 11 months ago

California Governor Jerry Brown spearheads Proposition 30, commonly know as Brown’s Tax Initiative, but leaders of California’s university systems are eying November results cautiously. University of

Manuel Flores commented on the post, UC Regents Make Tough Decisions Amidst Funding Uncertainty, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

Undergraduate students will find some relief with the freezing of tuition. Time to get ready for the results. Both proportion 30 and 38 will go head to head. Only one will pass.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, The Evolution of Olympic Coverage [INFOGRAPHIC], on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

I feel like olympic experience will eventually become so real. People won’t have to attend the actual games.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, White House Seizes Control of Internet by Executive Order, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

If a time of emergency comes about it looks like the government has played Call of Duty.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, How Land-Efficient is Organic Agriculture?, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

I often have to choose between organic and conventional produce. I feel organic agriculture used to have some advantages but not anymore.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, What Would Get You to Vote?: Incentives for Voting, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

We can see how incentives have affected Mexico in its election season. Now would we really want that here in the US? Incentives would just skyrocket corruption.

Manuel Flores commented on the post, Most Floridians Support “Stand your Ground” Law, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

I agree with your comment.

Manny Flores commented on the post, YouTube News Challenges Traditional Outlets, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

I agree. I feel Youtube and the more sophisticated Vimeo are great for a more personal feel to the news. Video is a great way medium to catch attention. Hopefully it remains that way.

Manny Flores wrote a new post, Most Floridians Support “Stand your Ground” Law, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

A recent poll conducted by the Mason-Dixon Polling and Research Firm, found most Floridians support the controversial ”Stand Your Ground” self-defense law.

Eight hundred registered Florida voters were

Manny Flores commented on the post, Top Ten Politicized Olympic Moments in History, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

Looking forward to what this year’s Olympics has to offer.

Manny Flores commented on the post, New Bill Would Create Intellectual Property Czar, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

The fundamentals this country were based upon are slowly disappearing. We must stop this.

Manny Flores commented on the post, Long Beach Police Investigated for Misconduct in Drug Raid, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

I heard that the Long Beach Police started cracking down on all of the dispensaries. Who knows if they haven’t raided others the same way. As a past resident of Long Beach, the officers can be rough.

Manny Flores wrote a new post, Five Democrats Vote to Repeal ‘Obamacare’ , on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

Five democrats voted in favor of the health care law repeal earlier this week. The United States House of Representatives voted 244 to 185 on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 to fully repeal the Patient Protection and

Manny Flores commented on the post, California Community College Board Votes for New Enrollment Policies, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

True. The California Higher Education was developed to provide students with alternatives to high education. The system has then spiraled to what is it is today. This new vote on enrollment policies is supposed to

Manny Flores wrote a new post, California Community College Board Votes for New Enrollment Policies, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

The California Community College Board of Governors voted recently to alter enrollment policies by 2014 to provide students on track to graduate with an upper hand towards enrollment. The final vote

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