Timothy Troutner

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Judge Halts Controversial Pennsylvania Voter ID Law, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 2 weeks ago

For months, a battle has been raging in Pennsylvania parallel to the presidential race. It is a battle over the rules governing the election itself. With so much at stake this election cycle, party leaders are […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Rocky Anderson’s Fight For Ballot Access, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 2 weeks ago

As Romney and Obama march toward November, all eyes are focused on the two parties and their battle for the White House. Many Americans are unaware of the struggle of third-party candidates such as Justice […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Rocky Anderson’s Fight For Ballot Access, on the site Election Center 8 months, 2 weeks ago

As Romney and Obama march toward November, all eyes are focused on the two parties and their battle for the White House. Many Americans are unaware of the struggle of third-party candidates such as Justice […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Difference Between Republicans and Democrats on Medicare: None, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 2 weeks ago

As November approaches, the political debate in this nation is focused on issues parties hope will resonate with voters. All too often, these issues are not central to the ideological differences between the […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Difference Between Republicans and Democrats on Medicare: None, on the site Election Center 8 months, 2 weeks ago

As November approaches, the political debate in this nation is focused on issues parties hope will resonate with voters. All too often, these issues are not central to the ideological differences between the […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Judge Upholds Hotly Contested Voter ID Laws in Pennsylvania, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 1 week ago

It is election year in America. This means that voters and potential voters are deluged with all the muck PACs and action groups can dig up. The parties scramble to manage the image of their candidates. In […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Judge Upholds Hotly Contested Voter ID Laws in Pennsylvania, on the site Election Center 9 months, 1 week ago

It is election year in America. This means that voters and potential voters are deluged with all the muck PACs and action groups can dig up. The parties scramble to manage the image of their candidates. In […]

Timothy Troutner commented on the post, Debt and Pensions Overwhelm California Municipalities, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Public unions do have a role, but I place the blame partially on the government employees who have been willing to live of the people while working for only a short time, partially on union leaders for the same […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Debt and Pensions Overwhelm California Municipalities, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Now approaching 16 trillion, Washington DC’s debt casts a shadow over federal elections and politics. Perhaps more concerning is the debt facing cities and states across the nation. States and cities cannot […]

Timothy Troutner commented on the post, The Olympics: A Glimpse into North Korea, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 3 weeks ago

What makes a country great? Power? US could be greatest. Wealth? We are rich, but also in debt. I believe that what makes a “nation” great is simply the greatness of individuals. Howard Roark in Ayn Rand’s The […]

Timothy Troutner commented on the post, The Olympics: A Glimpse into North Korea, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Right. It gives everyone insight into a country that rarely sends its people abroad. We won’t be like North Korea in the sense of total secretive state. There is danger, however, of viewing politicians as […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, The Olympics: A Glimpse into North Korea, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 3 weeks ago

The Olympics have always been a conflict of two trends. The games bring us together. As people across the world watch the opening ceremonies, we celebrate the culture of the host nation. The athletes from all […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, The Olympic Uniform Controversy: An Independent Perspective, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months ago

As the Olympic Games draw near, Americans prepare for weeks of cheering on their favorite athletes, and patriotism becomes more popular than ever. The eyes of the sporting world are focused on London. With so […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Public Opinion and the Supreme Court, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 1 week ago

The Supreme Court is the forgotten branch of our government. Our nation celebrates the democratic process that yields our presidents and congressmen. Every four years, the media machine builds to a near fever […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, What State Nullification of “Obamacare” Really Means, on the site Election Center 10 months, 2 weeks ago

In each presidency there is a watershed moment. For some, it is a positive triumph that defines the presidency. Wartime presidents like Lincoln and FDR cemented their legacy by leading the nation to victory. […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, What State Nullification of “Obamacare” Really Means, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 2 weeks ago

In each presidency there is a watershed moment. For some, it is a positive triumph that defines the presidency. Wartime presidents like Lincoln and FDR cemented their legacy by leading the nation to victory. […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, ‘Voters First’ Initiative on Redistricting Sends Mixed Signals, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Political redistricting is an issue that stirs up partisan bickering like no other. Each side wants to draw up the districts in a way that ensures the best possible scenario for their continued power. The […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Independent Voters and The Legacy of 1776, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 2 weeks ago

In the midst of Independence Day fireworks, picnics, and barbecues earlier this week, our culture celebrated our political system. Our Founding Fathers made us free, so we celebrate our current system of […]

Timothy Troutner commented on the post, Eric Holder and the Abuse of Executive Privilege, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Good point; if it wasn’t for the power the drug war gives cartels, they could not maintain their violent monopolies and oligopolies.

Timothy Troutner commented on the post, Eric Holder and the Abuse of Executive Privilege, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 3 weeks ago

This is exactly what is needed, but even investigations of clear wrongdoing must be evenhanded and careful.

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Eric Holder and the Abuse of Executive Privilege, on the site Independent Voter Network 10 months, 4 weeks ago

In the past few weeks, the “Operation Fast and Furious” scandal has not only stirred up partisan bickering, but also turned the spotlight on a controversial presidential power: executive privilege. The […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Eric Holder and the Abuse of Executive Privilege, on the site Election Center 11 months ago

In the past few weeks, the “Operation Fast and Furious” scandal has not only stirred up partisan bickering, but also turned the spotlight on a controversial presidential power: executive privilege. The […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Texas Conducts Massive Purge of Voter Rolls, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

As the election nears, a disturbing phenomenon is spreading across American politics. State leaders are initiating last minute purges of voter rolls. To the unquestioning observer, it appears that these are […]

Timothy Troutner commented on the post, Texas Conducts Massive Purge of Voter Rolls, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

In some countines in Texas, there are tens of thousands of people who share a name, and some of these are being wrongly targetted for elimination because of this.

Timothy Troutner commented on the post, Texas Conducts Massive Purge of Voter Rolls, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

zens as well.

Timothy Troutner commented on the post, Texas Conducts Massive Purge of Voter Rolls, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 1 week ago

The evidence is flawed databases resulting in up to 70% of those to be purged able to prove they were citizens eligible to vote. And those are just the ones who went to the trouble of proving it. The state is […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Texas Conducts Massive Purge of Voter Rolls, on the site Election Center 11 months, 1 week ago

As the election nears, a disturbing phenomenon is spreading across American politics. State leaders are initiating last minute purges of voter rolls. To the unquestioning observer, it appears that these are […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, US Federal Justice Department Steps in to Stop Florida Voter Purge, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 2 weeks ago

In Florida, election year stakes are high, and both parties are struggling for any advantage. Unfortunately, in the last month, the battle has spilled over into a dispute over who can vote. Last week, IVN […]

Timothy Troutner commented on the post, US Federal Justice Department Steps in to Stop Florida Voter Purge, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Interestingly, to vote in Florida you must provide a photo ID with signature in order to vote.

“At the polls, you will be asked to provide a valid picture identification with signature.”

Now it may be […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, US Federal Justice Department Steps in to Stop Florida Voter Purge, on the site Election Center 11 months, 2 weeks ago

In Florida, election year stakes are high, and both parties are struggling for any advantage. Unfortunately, in the last month, the battle has spilled over into a dispute over who can vote. Last week, IVN […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Florida Governor Rick Scott’s Purge of Voter Rolls Sparks Controversy, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s election time in America, and all aspects of the unfolding political battle have become top news. Researchers try to dig up dirt on candidates and analysts sift through survey data to project results. One […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, In Congress Adam Smith and Justin Amash Wage a Bipartisan Battle for Civil Liberties, on the site Independent Voter Network 11 months, 4 weeks ago

In Washington, the battle over civil liberties is raging unnoticed. While the mass media covers the contentious but more ancillary issues of President Obama’s support for gay marriage and the partisan […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Ron Paul and Political Mavericks: Why Party Establishments Oppose Them, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year ago

This entire election cycle, the Ron Paul campaign has been fighting an empirically proven and documented media black out. Ron Paul supporters understandably complain about how the mainstream media has ignored […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Gary Johnson and Third Parties: Why The Two-Party System Fears Them, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year ago

Ever since Ralph Nader’s infamous impact on the 2000 presidential election, both the Democratic and Republican parties have feared an influential third party candidate. While third parties provide hope for […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Paul Ryan’s Budget: Partisanship, Not Solutions, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year ago

Representative Paul Ryan is known as a solutions man. He has gained a reputation for making difficult decisions, taking bold steps to balance the budget. Some have gone as far as labeling him the face of the […]

Timothy Troutner wrote a new post, Trayvon Martin: Never Let a Tragedy Go to Waste, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year ago

Rahm Emanuel expressed the prevailing wisdom in American politics when he said, “Never let a serious crisis go to waste. What I mean by that is it’s an opportunity to do things you couldn’t do before.” This […]

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