Thomas G. Brown

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Prop 37 Regulating GMO Labeling Likely to Fail, on the site Election Center 6 months, 2 weeks ago

What is wrong with having the food labeled to show it contains GMO elements? This is just such a sad day for honest food labeling. Yet, we have the stupidity of NY regulating what you can drink and in what […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Republicans Blame Gary Johnson, Third Party Candidates For Loss, on the site The Neutral Zone 6 months, 2 weeks ago

The vote count in Pa was as follows for President. Romney 2,581,357 , Obama 2,865,690 , Jill Stein 20,463 , 48,150 Johnson so the Republicans can not blame the lost on those folks who voted third party as […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Bill Bloomfield and Henry Waxman Await Historic Race Results, on the site Election Center 6 months, 2 weeks ago

This is something the country sorely needs a true open election that allows all candidates regardless of party on the ballot. The free market works great in business (when left alone) why not allow it to work in politics.

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Bloomberg’s Endorsement of Obama Focuses on Climate Change, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 2 weeks ago

I am always astounded that folks who know just enough to be dangerous when it comes to science make bold statements about issues such as the climate and the human effect on it. Mayor Bloomberg after zero analyst […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Californians to Decide GMO Labeling Debate on Prop 37, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Yea it really has poured in almost 4 -1

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Californians to Decide GMO Labeling Debate on Prop 37, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 2 weeks ago

I agree Lucas they don’t have to change the products. I mention that argument as it is one of the arguments that the anti-labeling group used in defense of their position.

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, Californians to Decide GMO Labeling Debate on Prop 37, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Prop 37 in the state of California will be on the ballot November 6th. The voter guide provides a description of the bill and what it means. There is a group for and against this referendum and their claims will […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, Californians to Decide GMO Labeling Debate on Prop 37, on the site Election Center 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Prop 37 in the state of California will be on the ballot November 6th. The voter guide provides a description of the bill and what it means. There is a group for and against this referendum and their claims will […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Department of Justice Sues Bank of America for $1 Billion, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

I find it interesting that the Federal Government is suing B of A for a situation that several quasi government agencies in the Federal Reserve, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. What the government should do is get […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, The Top 5 Most Partisan Democrat Senators of 2012, on the site Election Center 7 months ago

It is no secret that partisanship is more polarized than ever. From local politics to the Senators in Washington D.C., the barriers to policy making have been bolstered by this extreme partisanship. Here is a […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, The Top 5 Most Partisan Democrat Senators of 2012, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

It is no secret that partisanship is more polarized than ever. From local politics to the Senators in Washington D.C., the barriers to policy making have been bolstered by this extreme partisanship. Here is a […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Supreme Court Declines to Overturn Ohio Early Voting Lawsuit, on the site Election Center 7 months ago

The use of the Bush v Gore as a precedent seems odd since the 2004 had a stipulation that stated it could not be used to justify any other court ruling.

http://www.4lawschool.com/conlaw/bg.shtml

The decision was […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, A Political Marketplace is Developing for Independent Candidates, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 2 weeks ago

This was a truly great starter article on running for the House as an independent candidate. It’s obvious you have been at this for sometime.

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Counterfeiting in the Gold Market Very Rare, Experts Say, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Yea more so with paper fiat currencies and there is no better example that the Federal Reserves ability to print money out of thin air and then loan it back to the Federal Government with interest.

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Counterfeiting in the Gold Market Very Rare, Experts Say, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

This is true that there are some counterfeiting going on as in any area where their is money to be made you will find criminals trying to scam the public. But you can avoid this by going to a dealer who has been […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Counterfeiting in the Gold Market Very Rare, Experts Say, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

@Brandon Fallon you are correct that gold counterfeiting does leave a trail especially in the bars of bullion which are frequently melted to created jewelry, coins, and new bars as they become worn down by age. […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, Counterfeiting in the Gold Market Very Rare, Experts Say, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

A news story that appeared in the New York Post reported that a dealer in New York City’s diamond district unknowingly acquired phony gold bars. The dealer later discovered that at least ten bars of gold he […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Rand Paul Foreign Aid Bill Stirs Foreign Policy Discussion, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months ago

Foreign aid is a waste of money we do not have. I am with Rand on this issue and if the Senators who don’t share the idea of of Senator Paul of cutting off aid to these countries want to continue to fund these […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein: Third Party Budget Plans, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 1 week ago

Big fan of gary on all his economic issues. Not impressed with his foreign policy which would do little to end the wars and stop the fear mongering and killing of innocent people around the world as a result of […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Audio Interview: Delegate Explains RNC Rule Change Fight, on the site Reporting Live 8 months, 1 week ago

The vote was a shame since they took the vote and decided the ayes had the vote without getting a true roll call vote that would have given accurate numbers. If you look at the videos of this vote you can not […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Ron Paul’s We Are The Future Rally Draws Overflow Crowd, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

That is a great point and really what yesterday’s event was all about.

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Examining the Influence of Presidential Conventions, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months ago

Will be down at the convention as a delegate and will be going to Sun Dome event where Ron Paul will be speaking. Right now he needs to delegations from LA, OR, MA, and ME to be seated to have a plurality of 5 […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Poll: Media Bias Bigger Problem than Campaign Contributions, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 9 months ago

I have to agree that the bias in media does manufacture a huge amount of the bias against one party against another. The good thing is that the internet is allowing a whole new access to ideas and opinions left […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, Long Beach Police Investigated for Misconduct in Drug Raid, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 1 week ago

The police in Long Beach, CA raided a marijuana dispensary on June 19th and were caught on film destroying surveillance cameras in an attempt to hide evidence of misconduct and excessive force, unaware that […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, A Look at Paul Ryan’s Record on Public Education Spending, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 1 week ago

Some in the education community are voicing their concern for Mitt Romney’s recent vice presidential pick, US Representative Paul Ryan (WI). One such voice is that of American Federation of Teachers President, […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, A Look at Paul Ryan’s Record on Public Education Spending, on the site Election Center 9 months, 1 week ago

Some in the education community are voicing their concern for Mitt Romney’s recent vice presidential pick, US Representative Paul Ryan (WI). One such voice is that of American Federation of Teachers President, […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Reverse Mortgages: The New Housing Bubble, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Reverse Mortgage Utah: The problem with the reverse mortgage and other programs like it is that the government gets involved by backing these loans with tax payer funds. If the loan is not fully covered then […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, Reverse Mortgages: The New Housing Bubble, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 2 weeks ago

The reverse mortgage is a financial vehicle that allows home owners who are 62 years of age and older to take out a loan on their primary residence. The Department of Housing and Urban Development will back a […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, Scranton, Pennsylvania Could Be The Next US City to Default, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 4 weeks ago

There has been a lot of talk about cities in California defaulting and going into bankruptcy, but this problem is happening all over the country. One city in Pennsylvania is heading toward a similar financial […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, Scranton, Pennsylvania Could Be The Next US City to Default, on the site Election Center 9 months, 4 weeks ago

There has been a lot of talk about cities in California defaulting and going into bankruptcy, but this problem is happening all over the country. One city in Pennsylvania is heading toward a similar financial […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, 100 Ways Mitt Romney Is Just Like Barack Obama, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months ago

It seemed very balanced to me. It focused on all the issues and didn’t take one side or the other. It just plainly pointed out the facts as reported. Click on the hyperlinks within the article to see where the […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, 100 Ways Mitt Romney Is Just Like Barack Obama, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months ago

This is why I can only vote for Ron Paul at the Convention in August. I will not support the lesser of two evils because at the end of the day it’s still voting for evil. If my party does not like it then they […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Long Beach Police Investigated for Misconduct in Drug Raid, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 1 week ago

Bob could you expand on that I am not familiar with the Long Beach Police Dept. The only think I know about them are the few things I have heard in rap music from the 90′s. Also the info I researched for this article.

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Study Casts Doubt on DEA Marijuana Classification, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Legalizing would not lead to your heart surgeon or air line pilot smoking a fatty as you put it before either task. A hospital or airline would be able to monitor drug/alcohol use on the job. By saying that this […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Study Casts Doubt on DEA Marijuana Classification, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 2 weeks ago

This just shows more hypocritical stances held by the US government.

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, Study Casts Doubt on DEA Marijuana Classification, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 2 weeks ago

For decades the US government and the DEA have classified marijuana as a Schedule I drug. Their definition is as follows:

“Substances in this schedule have a high potential for abuse, have no currently […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, What The Health Care Law Means to People with Pre-Existing Conditions, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

During my lifetime I’ve personally experienced the effect of many changes to health care policy, most of which were not for the better. When I was born I had a number of severe birth defects in my stomach and […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, Ruling on Affordable Care Act Will Have Consequences for the Economy, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 4 weeks ago

The long-awaited ruling of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act known as “ObamaCare” will be announced this week. It was signed into law on March 23, 2010 by President Barack Obama as an answer to […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, Some Questions About Obama’s Immigration Plan, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

Late this week at a Rose Garden address President Barack Obama made an announcement that he would allow about 800,000 illegal immigrants to stay in the United States and grant them work visas. He stated that […]

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Some Questions About Obama’s Immigration Plan, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

It’s temporary as it is an executive order that can be overturned by the next President.

Thomas G. Brown commented on the post, Some Questions About Obama’s Immigration Plan, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months ago

The reason I find the Act so appalling is that the President has an entire 4 years to use his position to deal with this issue. Yes, Congress blocked the Dream Act but he could have broken down the bill and taken […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, Some Questions About Obama’s Immigration Plan, on the site Election Center 11 months ago

Late this week at a Rose Garden address President Barack Obama made an announcement that he would allow about 800,000 illegal immigrants to stay in the United States and grant them work visas. He stated that […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, A Detailed Analysis of President Obama’s Weekend Remarks About The Economy, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

During a Friday press conference at the White House, President Obama discussed the state of the economy in the US, job growth, and the European currency crisis, but all that has been discussed this weekend by […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, A Detailed Analysis of President Obama’s Weekend Remarks About The Economy, on the site Election Center 11 months, 1 week ago

During a Friday press conference at the White House, President Obama discussed the state of the economy in the US, job growth, and the European currency crisis, but all that has been discussed this weekend by […]

Thomas G. Brown wrote a new post, Independent Voters and Turnout, Keys to Wisconsin Recall Election, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin Governor Republican Scott Walker, was elected in 2010. After his election on a reform agenda to cut government waste, his first major step towards this goal was to sign into law measures to put an […]

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