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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

Napalm Captain: Michael Dukakis For President 1988- ‘A New Era’

Source:FRS FreeState “Michael Dukakis: We’re going to build the kind of America where hard work is rewarded, where American goods and American workmanship are the best in the world. That’s what this election is all about. Narrator: He turned around … Continue reading

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Inside App: ‘President Lyndon Johnson Signs Medicare Law’

Source:Inside App– President Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat, Texas) signing President Harry Truman’s idea into law, in 1965. Source:FRS FreeState  “The Medicare and Medicaid bill passes both houses of congress by an overwhelming vote. President Johnson signs it into law on … Continue reading

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CBS News: ‘Tony La Russa Retires as St. Louis Cardinals Manager’

Source:CBS News– Tony La Russa: Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals (1996-2011) announcing his retirement as manager after winning the MLB World Series. Source:The Daily Press  “Tony La Russa announced his retirement as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals three … Continue reading

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VOA News: Jim Bertel-U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy- ‘Dead at 77’

Source:FRS FreeState “Senator Edward Kennedy was the last of the Kennedy sons born to Rose and Joseph Kennedy. He followed the trail blazed by his brothers, President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General and Senator Robert Kennedy, both assassinated in … Continue reading

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Learn Liberty: Pavel Yakolev- What Are The Limits of Liberal Democracy?

Source:Learn Liberty– Pavel Yakolev, talking about freedom and democracy. Which aren’t the same things. Source:FRS FreeState  “People often associate freedom with electoral democracy. According to Prof. Pavel Yakovlev, the freedom to vote is an inherently limited tool for fostering a … Continue reading

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C-SPAN: President John F. Kennedy- 1963 Address on Civil Rights

Source:CSPAN– President John F. Kennedy (Democrat, Massachusetts) addressing the nation about civil rights in 1963. Source:FRS FreeState “President John F. Kennedy’s Civil Rights Address” From CSPAN When I think of how Democrats should be and this is going to sound real … Continue reading

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VOA News: ‘Activists Seeking to Capitalize on ‘Occupy’ Protests’

Source:VOA News– a woman who was interviewed for this piece. Source:FRS FreeState “Voice of America (VOA) is an American international broadcaster funded by the United States Congress. It is the largest[1][2][3] and oldest U.S. funded international broadcaster.[4][5] VOA produces digital, … Continue reading

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Mercatus Center: ‘Changing the Budget Process to Promote Fiscal Responsibility’

Source:Mercatus Center– holding an event on fiscal responsibility in Washington. (Which at the very least is an Oxymoron) “Thursday October 7th 2011 This event is the third of a four-part series, “How the Debt Committee Can Significantly Improve Our Fiscal … Continue reading

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C-SPAN: Q&A With Brian Lamb- Mick Caouette on Hubert Humphrey: ‘The Art of The Possible’

Source:CSPAN– Brian Lamb, interviewing Mick Caoette about his documentary about Hubert H. Humphrey. Source:FRS FreeState  “Film producer Mick Caouette speaks to Q&A about his documentary, “Hubert H. Humphrey: The Art of the Possible.” Program from Sunday, February 6, 2011.” From CSPAN … Continue reading

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Brookings Institution: Gigi Hinton & E.J. Dionne- ‘The Tea Party’s Influence on American Politics’

Source:Brookings Institution– the New-Right in America. “E.J. Dionne: Many members of the tea party movement repudiate government itself, and their extreme views have moved national politics to the right. That’s not good for moderate Republicans, or for the party as … Continue reading

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