Tag Archives: Freedom

Skeptic Magazine: Michael Shermer- Interviewing Cass R. Sunstein: On Freedom

Source:The New Democrat “In addition to discussing his book Sunstein and Shermer talk about what it was like to work in the Obama administration, the issue of free will and determinism in the context of his theory of libertarian paternalism … Continue reading

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USA Today: Qanta Ahmed- Islamism’s Double Pronged Assault On Liberal Democracy

Source:The New Democrat Islamism, from ISIS and other groups, is not just and assault on American and Western values, but its an assault on liberal values, whether it’s in America, Europe or in Asia. ISIS Islamists, want to destroy individual … Continue reading

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The White House: President Obama Addresses The United Nations General Assembly

Source:The New Democrat Assuming the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action goes into effect and the Islamic Republic of Iran has all the incentive in the world to make that happen, I believe this will be an opportunity for the world … Continue reading

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James Miller Center: President Jimmy Carter: University of Notre Dame 1977 Commencement

Source:James Miller Center- President James E. Carter (Democrat, Georgia) 39th President of the United States (1977-81) Source:The New Democrat  This speech by President Carter in 1977 was not only huge, but I think the best speech he’s ever given. And … Continue reading

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Academy of Ideas: John Stuart Mill On Liberty

Source:Academy of Ideas- Source:The New Democrat When I think of liberty, I don’t think of the liberty to do whatever the hell I want without any consequences. I think of individual liberty, self-determination, free will, the ability for people to … Continue reading

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The New Republic: Elizabeth Stoker Bruenig: ‘Catholic Upbringing Made Me a Libertarian Activist’

Source:The New Democrat I believe in both economic freedom and personal freedom. The idea that people should have the freedom to manage their own economic and personal affairs. Be able to make their own decisions in life as it relates … Continue reading

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Mal Partisan: O.A.R.- Liberalism: The Philosophy of Individual Rights & Freedom

Source: The New Democrat I’m a Liberal and when I hear the term ‘Modern Liberal’ today it makes me a little angry. Because today’s so-called ‘Modern Liberals’ would be called Socialists in any other country. Because they have a collectivist view … Continue reading

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Mometrix Academy: What is Social Liberalism

Source:Monetrix Academy– Not socialism. “Learn more about social liberalism and its roots. Know what social liberals believe and why. Make sure you are prepared for your exam. Mometrix Academy is the world’s most comprehensive test preparation company. This channel will … Continue reading

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Thomas Jefferson: Freedom vs Big Government

Source:Thomas Jefferson with a great quote. “The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution.” Think about that, even if it’s just for a second. Jefferson is not arguing for anarchy or big government. He wanted … Continue reading

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Professor Noam Chomsky: ‘On Liberalism, Freedom & Democracy’

Source:AZ Quotes– Professor Noam Chomsky talking about capitalism and what he calls libertarian socialism. Source:FRS FreeState  “I think it is useful to set up as a framework for discussion four somewhat idealized positions with regard to the role of the … Continue reading

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