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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: Tyler Cowen: ‘Tears in America’s Social Safety Net?’

Source:The Washington Post with a look at the American safety net. “Author and economist Tyler Cowen speaks with host Nia-Malika Henderson about his new book, “Average Is Over,” America’s economy five years after the financial crash, and how the U.S. … Continue reading

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ABC News: This Week’s Roundtable: ‘Americans, Russians Work on Syrian Chemical Weapons Deal’

Source:ABC News talking about Syria. “Rep. Justin Amash, Rep. Donna Edwards, Cokie Roberts, Matthew Dowd, and Paul Gigot.” From ABC News John Kerry and Sergei Lavrov saved the day for President Obama whose been very sloppy and not able to get … Continue reading

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The White House: ‘Pursuing a Diplomatic Solution in Syria’

Source:The White House– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) “President Obama follows up on his speech to the nation on Tuesday and describes the possibility for a diplomatic solution in Syria, partially because of the credible threat of U.S. military … Continue reading

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Lamar Matic: NBA 1986- Eastern Conference 1st Round Game 1- Washington Wizards @ Philadelphia 76ers: 4th Quarter

Source:Lamar Matic– The Wizards and 76ers from 1986, Source:The Daily Press “One of the greatest NBA comebacks ever. The Washington Bullets are down by 17 with 4 minutes left and seems like have lost the first playoffs game of 1986. … Continue reading

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The Economist: ‘The Rise of The Low-RollersThe Economist’

Source:The Economist with a look at gambling. “THE Las Vegas of the Far East” is how Sheldon Adelson, an American gambling magnate and boss of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, has long described Macau. A decade ago, when Sin City … Continue reading

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The Onion: Anthony Weiner: ‘Announces Bid For Whatever’s Left’

Source:The Onion– unemployed New York City career politician Anthony Weiner, desperate for work at taxpayers expense. Source:The Daily Press “Apple unveils a panicked man with no ideas, Bashar Al-Assad tries a tiny bit of sarin gas on himself to see … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: ‘Six Presidents Make The Case For Foreign Intervention’

Source:The Washington Post– Ronald W. Reagan (Republican, California) 40th President of the United States (1981-89) “On In Play, Karen Tumulty revisits the key moments in which U.S. presidents have addressed the nation making a case for war or selling intervention … Continue reading

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VOA News: ‘Commemorations Held in Washington, New York, Pennsylvania on 9/11 Anniversary’

Source:VOA News– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) speaking at a 9/11 memorial. “Memorials are being held in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania to honor the victims of the September 11 terror attacks. VOA’s Jeff Custer reports on the twelfth … Continue reading

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President Barack Obama: Addresses The Nation On Syria

Source:The White House– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) “President Barack Obama delivers remarks from the White House on Syria.” Source:The White House President Obama to have any shot at getting a Congressional resolution passed either by the House or … Continue reading

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Associated Press: Mark Smith: ‘President Obama Seeks Syria Support On Capitol Hill’

Source:Associated Press– U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, I believe testifying in front of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “Preparing for a prime-time speech on Syria, President Obama is lobbying lawmakers to back … Continue reading

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