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:Slide Share– the real liberalism. “Slides regarding Liberal Democracy for an undergraduate course in Political Thought that I taught between 2003-2005.” From Slide Share “As a regime type, liberal democracy is defined in terms of its limits – respect for personal … Continue reading →
Posted in Liberal Democracy, Originals
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Tagged America, American Liberalism, Classical Liberalism, Classical Liberals, Constitutional Rights, Economic Freedom, Free Society, Free State, Individual Freedom, Individual Liberty, Individual Rights, Justice, Liberal Democracy, Liberal Society, Liberal State, Liberalism, Liberals, Limited Government, Personal Freedom, Personal Responsibility, Slide Share, United States, United States Constitution
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Source:ABC News with a look at the Federal Government shutdown. “ABC News’ Tahman Bradley says no new talks are planned on the second day of the government shutdown.” From ABC News As I’ve already written about this: “I wouldn’t say that … Continue reading →
Posted in ABC News, Originals
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Tagged 113th Congress, 2013, 2013 Government Shutdown, ABC News, ABC News This Morning, Affordable Care Act, America, Far Right, House Republicans, MAGA, New Right, ObamaCare, Populism, Populists, Republican Party, Tea 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:Democratic Rapid Response– Speaker of the House John Boehner (Republican, Ohio) “DNC: How can John Boehner listen to the will of the American people if he can’t follow his own rhetoric?” From Democratic Rapid Response As I’ve already said about this … Continue reading →
Posted in Congress, Originals
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Tagged 2013, 2013 Government Shutdown, Affordable Care Act, America, Barack Obama, Far Right, Government Shutdown, House Republicans, John Boehner, MAGA, New Right, ObamaCare, Ohio, Populism, Populists, President Barack Obama, Republican Party, Speaker John Boehner, Tea Party, The White House, U.S. Congress, U.S. Government, U.S. House of Representatives, United States, Washington, Washington DC
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Source:CBS Sports with the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics from 1984. Source:The Daily Press “Opening game of the legendary 1984 ECSF series between Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. Game 1 was all about the best frontline in basketball … Continue reading →
Posted in NBA Classic, The Daily Press
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Tagged 1984, 1984 Boston Celtics, 1984 NBA Playoffs, 1984 NBA Season, 1984 New York Knicks, America, Boston, Boston Celtics, Boston Garden, CBS Sports, Dick Stocton, Knicks vs Celtics, Knicks-Celtics Rivalry, Massachusetts, National Basketball Association, NBA, NBA Hall of Fame, NBA on CBS, New York Knicks, The 1980s, Tom Heinsohn, United States
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Source:Associated Press– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) at The White House. “President Barack Obama says he’s ‘not at all’ resigned to a government shutdown. During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Obama said he’ll speak with congressional … Continue reading →
Posted in AP Video, Originals
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Tagged 113th Congress, 2013, Affordable Care Act, America, Barack Obama, Democratic Party, Far Right, Federal Budget, Government Shutdown, House Republicans, Illinois, MAGA, New Right, ObamaCare, Populism, Populists, President Barack Obama, Republican Party, Tea 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:ABC News talking about the incoming Federal government shutdown. “Paul Krugman, Bill Kristol, Jennifer Granholm, and Matthew Dowd on the shutdown showdown.” From ABC News As I’ve already said about this: “I wouldn’t say that the Tea Party House government shutdown … Continue reading →
Posted in ABC News, Originals
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Tagged 113th Congress, 2013, ABC's This Week, Affordable Care Act, America, Barack Obama, Bill Kristol, Debt Ceiling, Far Right, Federal Budget, George Stephapolous, Government Shutdown, House Republicans, Jennifer Granholm, MAGA, Matthew Dowd, New Right, ObamaCare, Paul Krugman, Populism, Populists, President Barack Obama, Republican Party, Senate Republicans, Tea 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:Lana Hodges with a look at the world of Helter Skelter? Source:The Daily Press “The first victims fell on August 9, 1969, at the home Roman Polanski had rented located at 10050 Cielo Drive in Benedict Canyon, an area just … Continue reading →
Posted in The Daily Press, The Manson Family, True Crime
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Tagged 1969, America, Baby Boom, Baby Boomers, Bill Kurtis, California, Charles Manson, Cult Groups, Hippies, Hipsters, History Channel, Los Angeles, Manson Family, Manson Family Murders, The 1960s, True Crime, True Crime Stories, United States, Vincent Bugliosi
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Source:Bob Parker– ABC News anchor Ted Koppel. Source:The Daily Press “45/85 Part 1 an ABC News television documentary. It aired on September 18, 1985. The three-hour program combined archive film and television footage with new interviews to document post-World War … Continue reading →
Posted in Classic News, The Daily Press
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Tagged 1945, 1985, 45-85, ABC News, ABC News 45-85, America, Cold War, Peter Jennings, Post-World War II America, Russia, Russian Federation, Soviet Union, Ted Koppel, The 1940s, The 1950s, The 1980s, United States, World War II
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Source:ABC News with a report on same-sex marriage in New Jersey. “Governor Chris Christie expected to battle ruling in the state’s supreme court.” From ABC News Governor Chris Christie should just layoff of this same-sex-marriage case for a couple of reasons: … Continue reading →
Posted in ABC News, Originals
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Tagged 2013, ABC News, America, Chris Christie, Good Morning America, Governor Chris Christie, New Jersey, New Jersey Judge Ruling in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage, Republican Party, Same Sex Marriage, Same-Sex-Marriage in New Jersey, Trenton, United States
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Source:The White House– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) “In this week’s address, President Obama says that on October 1, a big part of the Affordable Care Act will go live and give uninsured Americans the chance to buy the … Continue reading →
Posted in Barack Obama Presidency, Originals
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Tagged 113th Congress, 2013, Affordable Care Act, America, Barack Obama, Barack Obama Administration, Barack Obama Presidency, Barack Obama White House, Center Left, Democratic Party, House Republicans, Illinois, ObamaCare, President Barack Obama, Progressive Democrats, Progressives, Progressivism, The White House, U.S. Congress, U.S. Government, U.S. House of Representatives, United States, Washington, Washington DC
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