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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.

Governor Cuomo 1984: Mario Cuomo’s Tale of Two Cities (1984)

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Derik Schneider

. The Tale of Two Cities, one city looks like a paradise, perhaps like downtown Washington or New York in the summer time. And the other city looking a place that you would only send your worst enemies to. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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PBS: ‘Frontline: Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald?’

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Derik Schneider

Source:PBS– Frontline special on Lee Harvey Oswald. “Airs Tuesday, November 19th at 9pm on PBS 6.” From Arizona Public Media “PBS Frontline – Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald” Source:PBS– Frontline special on Lee Harvey Oswald. From PBS I think Robert Blakey had … Continue reading →

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Sony Pictures: California Suite (1978) A Movie About The Roller Coaster of Life

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Derik Schneider

  “CALIFORNIA SUITE is the story of five couples who have come to the Beverly Hills Hotel for diverse reasons and who must all confront some rather amusing personal dilemmas. Sidney Cochran (Michael Caine) becomes the victim of wife Diana’s … Continue reading →

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JFK Assassination History: Lyndon B. Johnson- The Accidental President

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Derik Schneider

Source:JFK Assassination History The Accidental President, I think I would find that insulting if I was Lyndon Johnson with all of his experience and qualifications to be President of the United States. And even though Vice President Johnson wasn’t a … Continue reading →

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TCM: Kelsey Grammer- Tribute to Hollywood Goddess Lauren Bacall

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Derik Schneider

“TCM Tribute to Lauren Bacall.” From TCM There are Hollywood goddesses, gorgeous sexy women who are also very good entertainers who come around and then burn out and leave town. Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield unfortunately come to mind real … Continue reading →

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Iron Cup Shrug: Point Blank (1967) Lee Marvin vs. Angie Dickinson

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Derik Schneider

“While physically outmatched, Angie proves to have a canny tactical mind.” From Iron Cup Shrug “POINT BLANK 1967 MGM film with Lee Marvin and Angie Dickinson Captions are provided by our contributors.” From Alamy. One of my favorite scenes in … Continue reading →

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New York Yankees TV: MLB 1985-8/04/-Chicago White Sox @ New York Yankees: Tom Seaver Goes For 300

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Derik Schneider

To me at least, Tom Seaver and Steve Carlton are the two best starting pitchers of the Baby Boom era. Pitchers who came up in the 1960s and 70s and pitched into the 1980s or so. To me they are … Continue reading →

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NBC Sports: NBA 1991-NBA Finals-Game 1-Los Angeles Lakers @ Chicago Bulls: Full Game

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Derik Schneider

“Rewatch or discover the 1991 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan MVP. With Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant vs James Worthy, Vlade Divac, Magic Johnson.” From Post UP Game 1 of the 1991 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago … Continue reading →

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A&E Biography: Elizabeth Taylor (2003)

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Derik Schneider

Source: A&E: Biography If there is just one actress that I could have to put into any role for anything, I could only have one, that woman would be Elizabeth Taylor. I mean, she was a great actress before she was … Continue reading →

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Jim Morrison & The Doors: Live in Frankfurt, Germany (1968)

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Derik Schneider

“The Doors perform outside the Frankfurt town hall for German television.” From Getty Images “The Doors truly are one of the all-time greatest and one of the most iconic rock bands in history. Jim Morrison was without a doubt one of … Continue reading →

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