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About Derik Schneider

I use a picture of John F. Kennedy as my profile pic on social media for as a very good reason: I'm a center-right, John F. Kennedy, Liberal Democrat. The real Liberals who believe in the defense of liberal democracy and the fight against authoritarianism, left-wing or right-wing. But I blog a lot about the Far-Left (or new-left, if you prefer) because I'm very interested in socialism and communism, as well as center-left progressivism, which is the real progressivism.

Robert Reich: Donald Trump’s “State Capitalism”

“It would be communism under any other dictator If “state capitalism” were proposed by Democrats or progressives, it would be considered socialism or communism. Done by a neofascist president — as chronicled by the The Wall Street Journal — it’s … Continue reading

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Gary Kasparov: If It’s Far-Right vs. Far-Left, The Far-Right Wins

“If people feel they’re being forced to choose between two extremes, the majority will always tack right. Earlier in the week, I threw this quick observation up on Substack Notes: Lost elections are rigged, won elections are fair. Good job … Continue reading

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Robert Reich: So Much for Socialism

“The Trump regime is using the specter of socialism to make America even more authoritarian. The regime will lose. When Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem unleashed her ICE shock troops on Los Angeles last month, she said: “We are … Continue reading

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CBS News: Kristi Noem Says She Doesn’t Know Senator Alex Padilla After He’s Removed From Her News Conference

“A news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday in Los Angeles was interrupted by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California), who was then forcibly removed from the room. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.” Source:CBS News with … Continue reading

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Brenton Goodman: Kristi Noem’s HORRIFIC Blunder Explained

“Secretary Kristi Noem couldn’t define habeas corpus — while defending an administration that may be trying to eliminate it for undocumented immigrants. In this video, we explain what habeas corpus actually is, why it’s a cornerstone of due process, and … Continue reading

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CBS News: Elon Musk Calls On Congress To “Kill” Donald Trump Budget Bill

“As the Senate forges ahead on President Trump’s budget plan, Elon Musk is ramping up his criticism of the legislation, calling on lawmakers to “kill the bill.” CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.” Source:CBS News with a … Continue reading

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Robert Reich: The Reemergence of Social Darwinism

“Cut Medicaid to give billionaires a huge tax cut. But why? They say they want a smaller government, but that can’t be it. Most seek a larger national defense and more muscular homeland security. Almost all want to widen the … Continue reading

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Kyle Kulinski On President Trump’s Defense Budget

“Trump HUMILIATES His Biggest Supporters With 1 Sentence” Source:Secular Talk with a look at King of Debt Don. From Secular Talk As I said last week when I was talking about Robert Reich’s response to the House Republicans Big Ugly Debt … Continue reading

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Robert Reich: What You Need To Share About The “One Big Beautiful” Ugly Horrible Bill

“The old professor in me thinks the best way to convey to you how utterly awful the so-called “one big beautiful bill” passed by the House last night actually is would be to give you this short ten-question exam. (Answers … Continue reading

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David Pakman: Joe Biden Has Aggressive Cancer, MAGA Conspiracy EXPLODES

“Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive metastatic prostate cancer, MAGA immediately floods the internet with conspiracy theories.” Source:David Pakman Show with a look at President Joe R. Biden (Democrat, Delaware) 46th President of the United States & Donnie Boy. From the David … Continue reading

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