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
. Source:The New Democrat I thought President Obama gave a very good speech tonight that the American people probably enjoyed hearing. Even if it is the smallest audience to listen to one of his State of the Union’s. But I’m … Continue reading →
Posted in Barack Obama Presidency, The New Democrat
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Tagged 2014, 2014 State of The Union Address, America, Barack Obama, Center Left, Democratic Party, Illinois, President Barack Obama, Progressive Democrats, Progressives, Progressivism, Republican Party, The White House, U.S. Congress, U.S. Government, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, United States, Washington, Washington DC
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. Source:The New Democrat “It’s The Economy Stupid!” President Obama should spend eighty to ninety percent of the State of the Union speech on the economy and this is what Democrats would do to jumpstart economic and job growth that … Continue reading →
Posted in The New Democrat, VOA News
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Tagged 2014, 2014 State of The Union, America, American Economy, Barack Obama, Brookings, Brookings Institution, Center Left, Education, Energy Policy, Illinois, Immigration, Infrastructure, Job Training, President Barack Obama, Progressive Democrats, Progressives, Progressivism, The White House, Thomas Mann, U.S. Congress, U.S. Government, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, United States, Washington, Washington DC
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Source:The New Democrat 1998 the year that could’ve been for President Bill Clinton that instead turned out to be the year that wasn’t. Because a fifty-year old man couldn’t get enough of a White House intern. A year where he … Continue reading →
Posted in AP Video, The New Democrat
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Tagged 1998, America, Arkansas, Bill Clinton, Bill Clinton Administration, Bill Clinton Presidency, Bill Clinton White House, John F. Kennedy, Monica Lewinski, Monica Lewinski Affair, Monica Lewinski Scandal, Paula Jones, The 1990s, The White House, U.S. Government, United States, Washington, Washington DC, White House, White House Interns
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Source:The New Democrat Before the Islāmic Revolution in Iran in the late 1970s Iran was already an authoritarian state, but in the form of a monarchy under Mohammad Reza Pahlavi who was the Shah of Iran. Who was basically their … Continue reading →
. Source:The New Democrat Governor Rick Perry a true Federalist at least when it comes to marijuana and not one of these fake Conservatives who like to nationalize social and cultural issues which they see marijuana as one of those … Continue reading →
Posted in The New Democrat
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Tagged 2014, America, Austin, Cannabis, Federalism, Federalist, Marijuana, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Populism, Populists, Pot, Rick Perry, Tea Party, Texas, Texas State Government, United States, War on Drugs
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Source:The New Democrat Keep in mind this is coming from one of the safest politicians at least in modern American political history. Who is well-known for looking at all sides and considering all opinions before making a final decision. Whose … Continue reading →
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Tagged 2014, America, Ana Kasparian, Barack Obama, Cannabis, Cenk Uygur, Center Left, Illinois, John Iadarola, Marijuana, Pot, President Barack Obama, Progressive Democrats, Progressives, Progressivism, The White House, U.S. Government, United States, War on Drugs, Washington, Washington DC
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Source:The New Democrat This is what happens when you negotiate with a country instead of trying to ignore them as if they do not exist. When you give countries including authoritarian states like Iran incentive to behave well and they … Continue reading →
Posted in AP Video, The New Democrat
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Tagged America, American-Iranian Relations, Iran, Iranian Nuclear Program, Iranian Nuclear Weapons, Islamic Republic of Iran, Kelly Daschle, Middle East, Nuclear Weapons, U.S. Sanctions on Iran, United States
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Source:The White House– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) 44th President of the United States. Source:The New Democrat “In this week’s address, President Obama says 2014 will be a year of action, and called on both parties to help make … Continue reading →
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Tagged 113th Congress, 2014, America, American Economy, Barack Obama, Barack Obama Administration, Barack Obama Presidency, Barack Obama White House, Center Left, Democratic Party, Harry Reid, House Democrats, House Republicans, Illinois, John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, Nancy Pelosi, President Barack Obama, Progressive Democrats, Progressives, Progressivism, Republican Party, Senate Democrats, Senate Republicans, The White House, U.S. Congress, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, United States, Washington, Washington DC
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. Source:The New Democrat I have a good Milton Friedman line for President Obama. Without liberty, you can’t have security. And when you lean on the side of security over liberty, you’ve now weaken both. And not just hurt liberty … Continue reading →
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Tagged 2014, America, Barack Obama, Big Government, Center Left, Civil Liberties, Government Surveillance, Illinois, President Barack Obama, Privacy, Progressive Democrats, Progressives, Progressivism, Right to Privacy, The White House, U.S. Government, United States, Washington, Washington DC
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Source:The Washington Post– U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (Democrat, Massachusetts) Hey, Liz, if the Democratic Socialist label is good enough for Bernie Sanders, why not you as well? “Steve Rosenthal, a longtime Democratic strategist and former political director of the AFL-CIO, … Continue reading →
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Tagged 113th Congress, 2014, Center Right, Classical Liberalism, Classical Liberals, Economic Freedom, Elizabeth Warren, Free Society, Free State, Individual Freedom, Liberal Democracy, Liberal Society, Liberal State, Liberalism, Liberals, Limited Government, Massachusetts, Personal Freedom, Personal Responsibility, Senate Democrats, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Steve Rosenthal, The Young Turks, U.S. Congress
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