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'''Alex Merced''' (born 1985) is an American author, blogger, marketing consultant, and Libertarian pundit. Merced runs a YouTube channel where he discusses [[Libertarianism|Libertarian]] ideas such as [[Civil liberties|individual liberty]] and [[free market]]s. He ran for [[New York City Public Advocate|Public Advocate of New York City]] in [[New York City Public Advocate election, 2013|2013]], getting 10,400 votes. He ran for [[United States Senate elections, 2016|Senator of New York]] in 2016. | [[File:Alex Merced.jpg|thumbnail|Photo of Alex Merced shot by Brian Waddell]] | ||
'''Alex Merced''' (born June, 30 1985) is an American author, blogger, marketing consultant, financial industry corporate trainer and Libertarian pundit. Merced runs a [http://www.youtube.com/alexmerced YouTube channel] where he discusses [[Libertarianism|Libertarian]] ideas such as [[Civil liberties|individual liberty]] and [[free market]]s. Alex Merced is also the founder of online commentary website, [http://www.LibertarianWingMedia.com LibertarianWingMedia.com]. He ran for [[New York City Public Advocate|Public Advocate of New York City]] in [[New York City Public Advocate election, 2013|2013]], getting 10,400 votes. He ran for [[United States Senate elections, 2016|Senator of New York]] in 2016 where he got 48,036 votes. Alex Merced is also running for NYC Comptroller in 2017. | |||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
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== Career == | == Career == | ||
Merced is a graduate of [[Bowling Green State University]] in Ohio where he got his B.A. in [[Popular culture studies|Popular Culture studies]] and minored in [[Marketing]]. He worked for the local college radio station (WBGUFM 88.1FM), promoting concerts . He also owned a hobby retail store called The Gamers’ Lounge, which he | Merced is a graduate of [[Bowling Green State University]] in Ohio where he got his B.A. in [[Popular culture studies|Popular Culture studies]] and minored in [[Marketing]]. He worked for the local college radio station (WBGUFM 88.1FM), promoting concerts . He also owned a hobby retail store called The Gamers’ Lounge, which eventually closed before he graduated. | ||
During a trip to [[Manila]], Merced watched the [[Fox Business News]] debate between [[Rudy Giuliani]] and [[Ron Paul]], which heavily influenced his [[Libertarianism|Libertarian]] views. | During a trip to [[Manila]], Merced watched the [[Fox Business News]] debate between [[Rudy Giuliani]] and [[Ron Paul]], which heavily influenced his [[Libertarianism|Libertarian]] views. | ||
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After graduation, Merced moved in with his father in [[Long Island]]. He worked at a marketing internship at Shane and Shawn. Later, he was a [[Broker-dealer|broker dealer]] and worked at Greico Financial Training.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.merliva.com/about-the-company/|title=About the Company|date=2016-02-02|newspaper=Merliva LLC.|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-01}}</ref> | After graduation, Merced moved in with his father in [[Long Island]]. He worked at a marketing internship at Shane and Shawn. Later, he was a [[Broker-dealer|broker dealer]] and worked at Greico Financial Training.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.merliva.com/about-the-company/|title=About the Company|date=2016-02-02|newspaper=Merliva LLC.|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-01}}</ref> | ||
In 2005, Merced started a [[Video blog|vlog]] on his [[YouTube]] channel where he discusses [[Libertarianism|Libertarian]] ideas such as [[Civil liberties|individual liberty]] and [[free market]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/AlexMerced/featured|title=Alex Merced|website=YouTube|access-date=2016-10-19}}</ref> | In 2005, Merced started a [[Video blog|vlog]] on his [[YouTube]] channel where he discusses [[Libertarianism|Libertarian]] ideas such as [[Civil liberties|individual liberty]] and [[free market]]s. Alex over the years has curated many of his videos for easier access at websites such at [http://www.Libertarian101.com Libertarian101.com], [http://www.LearnEconomicsNow.com LearnEconomicsNow.com] and [http://www.IntrotoLiberty.com IntrotoLiberty.com]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/AlexMerced/featured|title=Alex Merced|website=YouTube|access-date=2016-10-19}}</ref> | ||
In 2016, Merced started Merliva<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.merliva.com/|title=Merliva LLC.|website=Merliva LLC.|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-17}}</ref> LLC, a consulting company for social media marketing.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | In 2016, Merced started Merliva<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.merliva.com/|title=Merliva LLC.|website=Merliva LLC.|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-17}}</ref> LLC, a consulting company for social media marketing.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | ||
Also in 2016, Alex Merced started [http://www.LibertarianWingMedia.com LibertarianWingMedia.com] and [http://podcasts.thisliberty.website several podcasts] | |||
== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
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=== 2016 Senate election === | === 2016 Senate election === | ||
in 2016, Merced ran for [[United States Senate elections, 2016|Senator of New York]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.lohud.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/07/schumer-long-ny-senate-race/93413318/|title=Schumer, Long square off in Senate election|newspaper=lohud.com|access-date=2016-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wxxinews.org/post/congressional-candidate-john-plumb-us-senate-candidate-alex-merced|title=Congressional Candidate John Plumb; U.S. Senate Candidate Alex Merced|last=Dawson|first=Evan|access-date=2016-10-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lp.org/candidates/liberty-candidates-16/alex-merced-0|title=Alex Merced|newspaper=Libertarian Party|access-date=2016-10-19}}</ref> in order to unseat incumbent [[Chuck Schumer]]. “And neither of the two candidates in the senate race ([[Chuck Schumer|Schumer]] and [[Wendy Long|Long]]), or neither of the major presidential candidates, [[Donald Trump|Trump]] and [[Hillary Clinton|Clinton]]…have talked seriously, in a productive way about the drug war or foreign intervention abroad in a way that would save lives. I tell people , ‘a vote for [[Libertarian Party (United States)|libertarian]] is not just a vote against two major parties, it’s a vote for life and death. | in 2016, Merced ran for [[United States Senate elections, 2016|Senator of New York]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.lohud.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/07/schumer-long-ny-senate-race/93413318/|title=Schumer, Long square off in Senate election|newspaper=lohud.com|access-date=2016-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wxxinews.org/post/congressional-candidate-john-plumb-us-senate-candidate-alex-merced|title=Congressional Candidate John Plumb; U.S. Senate Candidate Alex Merced|last=Dawson|first=Evan|access-date=2016-10-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lp.org/candidates/liberty-candidates-16/alex-merced-0|title=Alex Merced|newspaper=Libertarian Party|access-date=2016-10-19}}</ref> in order to unseat incumbent [[Chuck Schumer]]. “And neither of the two candidates in the senate race ([[Chuck Schumer|Schumer]] and [[Wendy Long|Long]]), or neither of the major presidential candidates, [[Donald Trump|Trump]] and [[Hillary Clinton|Clinton]]…have talked seriously, in a productive way about the drug war or foreign intervention abroad in a way that would save lives. I tell people , ‘a vote for [[Libertarian Party (United States)|libertarian]] is not just a vote against two major parties, it’s a vote for life and death. You’re voting for the only party seriously talking about policy interventions that would save actual lives.” says Merced.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://waer.org/post/libertarian-merced-ready-challenge-schumer-us-senate-seat|title=Libertarian Merced Ready to Challenge Schumer for US Senate Seat|last=Sukert|first=Chris Bolt, Elana|access-date=2017-02-23|language=en}}</ref> | ||
His platform involved lowering regulations, a 20% [[flat tax]] on income, [[tax credit]]s, saving accounts, ending the [[War on Drugs|war on drugs]], and rolling back [[regime change]] in foreign countries.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://politics.news12.com/voters-guide/long-island/guide/nov-8-2016-general-election/candidate/alex-merced|title=Alex Merced {{!}} Nov. 8, 2016 - General Election Voter Guide|newspaper=News 12|access-date=2017-02-23|language=en}}</ref> He was endorsed by 2016 Libertarian nominee [[Gary Johnson]] and four New York State Assemblymen.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://alexmercedforny.com/endorsements/|title=Endorsements|date=2016-07-20|newspaper=Alex Merced for New York|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-08}}</ref> | His platform involved lowering regulations, a 20% [[flat tax]] on income, [[tax credit]]s, saving accounts, ending the [[War on Drugs|war on drugs]], and rolling back [[regime change]] in foreign countries.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://politics.news12.com/voters-guide/long-island/guide/nov-8-2016-general-election/candidate/alex-merced|title=Alex Merced {{!}} Nov. 8, 2016 - General Election Voter Guide|newspaper=News 12|access-date=2017-02-23|language=en}}</ref> He was endorsed by 2016 Libertarian nominee [[Gary Johnson]] and four New York State Assemblymen.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://alexmercedforny.com/endorsements/|title=Endorsements|date=2016-07-20|newspaper=Alex Merced for New York|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-08}}</ref> | ||
=== 2017 New York City Comptroller Election === | |||
in 2017, Merced is running for NYC Comptroller campaigning mainly on the comptrollers role in advising the investment of pensions funds. Alex Merced is making the case that the pension fund is structurally building in too much risk exposing pensioners to losses and taxpayers to being subject to "catch up" contributions.<ref>[http://merionwest.com/2017/04/14/merced-why-im-running-for-nyc-comptroller/ "Why I'm Running for NYC Comptroller" Merion West]</ref> | |||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Merced married his wife Becky in 2014.<ref>{{Citation|last=Secret Fire Media|title=Becky & Alex {{!}} Connecticut Wedding Video {{!}} Secret Fire Media|date=2014-11-17|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iFqxvkGdbA|accessdate=2016-10-19}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Alex Merced|title=Alex Merced Proposes to Becky|date=2012-10-14|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tki3KQmI6JM|accessdate=2016-10-17}}</ref> | Merced married his wife Becky in 2014.<ref>{{Citation|last=Secret Fire Media|title=Becky & Alex {{!}} Connecticut Wedding Video {{!}} Secret Fire Media|date=2014-11-17|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iFqxvkGdbA|accessdate=2016-10-19}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Alex Merced|title=Alex Merced Proposes to Becky|date=2012-10-14|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tki3KQmI6JM|accessdate=2016-10-17}}</ref> | ||
Alex Merced works training people in the financial Industry for Greico Financial Training since 2008. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||