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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

10 Facts: ’10 Facts About Weed’

“10 facts about weed. This list contains ten facts you didn’t know about the drug cannabis. Do you know interesting, amazing, fascinating and mind blowing things about the marijuana plant? Let us know in the comments… 10. There are over … Continue reading

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The New Republic: Jamie Holmes: ‘Why Can’t More People Escape Poverty?’

Source:The New Republic– Poverty in America? Source:The New Republic “During this week’s Congressional Black Caucus special order hour on “Lifting Americans Out of Poverty”, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ explained the base causes that keeps many struggling American families at or under … Continue reading

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Helmer Reenberg: Senator John F. Kennedy- Speech to the Houston Ministries

  From Helmer Reenberg “Presidential candidate John F. Kennedys major address to a group of Protestant ministers on the religious issue. Many Protestants questioned the ability of a Roman Catholic President to make important national decisions independently of the influence … Continue reading

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CBC: ‘JFK’s Women: Scandals Revealed’ 

Source:CBC– I believe this is then Senator John F. Kennedy (Democrat, Massachusetts) running for President in 1960. Source:The New Democrat “The dangerous sexual liasons of U.S. president John F Kennedy. This explosive bio reveals the President was prepared to risk … Continue reading

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Roger Sharp Archive: President Jimmy Carter on 1980 Campaign, 3/21/1980

Source:The New Democrat  As much trouble as President Jimmy Carter was in politically in 1979-80, having an approval rating somewhere in the thirties and looking very vulnerable to Ronald Reagan in the 1980 presidential election with all the economic problems … Continue reading

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William Shanley: Jimmy Carter- ‘Discusses His Presidency With William Shanley, February 1983’

Source:William Shanley– President James E. Carter (Democrat, Georgia) 39th President of the United States. Source:The New Democrat “Jimmy Carter discusses his Presidency with William Shanley – February 1983” From William Shanley I’m not going to try to make the case that … Continue reading

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ESPN: SportsCentury- Greatest Head Coaches: Vince Lombardi

Source:ESPN– Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka (1982-92) Source:The Daily Press “Some of the best ever on what it takes to be a great coach. All rights belong to ESPN and Sportscentury.” From ESPN Source:Green Bay Packers– One of Vince Lombardi’s … Continue reading

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CBS: Helter Skelter- Story of The Charles Manson Family

Source:The Daily Press In 1976 there was a two-part TV mini-series I believe on CBS about the Manson Crime Family from the late 1960s and even after their leader Charles Manson was arrested in late 1969 for his role in … Continue reading

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HBO Sports: Lombardi- How Vince Lombardi Impacted the Washington Redskins

Source:The Daily Press In the 1960s the Redskins weren’t bad at least starting around 1964 when they traded quarterback Norm Snead to Philadelphia for future Hall of Famer Sonny Jurgenson. They also picked up tailback/receiver Charlie Taylor who would also … Continue reading

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Howard Cosell Fan: The 1972-73 Washington Redskins

Source:The Daily Press The 1972 Redskins didn’t win the NFC Eastern Division Championship their first in thirty years or win the NFC Final their first in thirty years because they had overwhelming talent. They had very good talent with wide … Continue reading

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