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About Erik Schneider

I use the American Liberal photo as the cover photo for this blog, because that’s exactly what I am. And no, not in the stereotypical, sort of pop culture sense of what an American Liberal is supposed to be. But someone who represents what American liberalism, as well as European liberalism, and perhaps the liberalism of the rest of the world outside of the United States. Liberals are people who believe in defense of liberal democracy, as well as the preservation of liberal democracy. And of course we also believe in liberal democracy with all the individual rights, and other liberal values that come from liberal democracy, the liberal democratic form of government, like equal opportunity, equal rights, equal justice, property rights, individual freedom and freedom of choice for everybody, as well as limited but responsible government, and fiscal responsibility

The Washington Post: Katrina Vanden Heuvel- A New Definition of Freedom in America

Source:The New Democrat It’s great to see Democrats talking about freedom again. This is something that Liberals and Progressives should be talking about anyway. Since we created freedom in America. With the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, the national infrastructure … Continue reading

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Slate Magazine: Josh Voorhees: Lincoln Chafee Campaign Plan: Attack Hillary Clinton on Her 2002 Iraq War Vote

Source:The New Democrat Then Senator Hillary Clinton’s 2002 Iraq War vote, is just one example of why the Democratic frontrunner for president is not a lock, or slam dunk to win the Democratic nomination. That vote of hers back then … Continue reading

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Lifetime Network: The Secret Life Of Marilyn Monroe (2015)

Source:The New Democrat I saw this movie when it came out last weekend and not to pat myself on the back or anything, but this movie lays out what I and others have already written about the life of Marilyn … Continue reading

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Eric Schnurer: Why Ending Poverty May Require an Entrepreneurial Approach

Source:The New Democrat I agree with Eric Schnurer that the private sector should be involved in fighting poverty in America. Things like grants and subsidies to train low-income low-skilled adults who either work for them, or are currently not working. … Continue reading

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Liberal Values: Ron Chusid: Martin O’Malley Makes it Official

Source:The New Democrat  Ron Chusid and I disagree here. Shouldn’t be any surprised for anyone familiar with both blogs. But Martin O’Malley is the first Liberal Democrat to declare a run for president in 2016. Hillary Clinton, is what she … Continue reading

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Eric Schnurer: ‘A Modest Proposal: Stop Taxing The Rich’

Source:The New Democrat I’m thinking that Eric Schnurer wrote his US News column here with at least a touch of sarcasm. “Let the Republicans get their way and pass laws saying that the rich don’t have to pay anything and … Continue reading

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Plato Shrugs: ‘What is Communism Without The Spin?’

Source:The New Democrat “Communism is the most well-known competitor to classical liberalism. As a result, it is no surprise that communism is demonized in classical liberal societies; people don’t want other people trying to drastically change their way of life. … Continue reading

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BIO: Journey Into Evil- The Charles Manson Story

Source:FRS FreeState A lot can be said about Charles Manson most of it bad. I mean he was the leader of one of the most evil crime families that America has ever seen. And this wasn’t a crime family that … Continue reading

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NFL Films: NFL 1984-Super Bowl 19-Miami Dolphins @ San Francisco 49ers: Highlights

Source:The New Democrat I remember this game fairly well as a nine-year old who was already sports junky and loved football and football was probably already my favorite sport to watch. I remember looking forward to this game and then … Continue reading

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CBS Sports: NFL 1979-Week 16-Washington Redskins @ Dallas Cowboys: Full Game

Source:The New Democrat If you look at the 1979 Redskins, not a deeply talented team with great players at every position. Their leading receiver Danny Buggs, caught 46 passes the whole season. They were primarily a power run ball control … Continue reading

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