Author Archives: Derik Schneider

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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.

CBS News: Why a Judge Ruled to Dismiss Eric Adams’ Case With Prejudice

“Judge Dale Ho agreed to drop the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams “with prejudice.” CBS News’ Anna Schecter breaks down the court’s reasoning.” Source:CBS News with a look at New York City Mayor Eric Adams. … Continue reading

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Donald Trump’s Reality TV Secretary Kristi Noem

” Secretary of Homeland Security Kristie Noem flies to El Salvador for maybe the most disgusting propaganda event in political history” Source:David Pakman Show with a look at U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. I guess she’s trying to … Continue reading

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CBS News: How Donald Trump Officials, Congress Are Reacting to Atlantic Story On Yemen Bombing Group Chat

“Monday’s story about an Atlantic journalist being included in a group chat among Trump officials discussing war plans for Yemen is reverberating across Washington. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe and Nikole Killion report.” Source:CBS News with a look at Donald J. … Continue reading

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Bill Scher: The Filibuster is Working – You Just Can’t See It

“The same Dems who argue to keep the filibuster ‘for when we need it’ do not use it when we need it,” posted Representative Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. The New York Democrat’s complaint followed Senate passage of the House Republican “continuing resolution”—aided … Continue reading

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Bill Scher: Cut The Senate Democrats Some Slack

“Any shutdown must end eventually. But in the aftermath, Trump and his bureaucratic goon Elon Musk could tell vast numbers of employees that they needn’t return to work, accelerating their plans to hollow out the federal government and embed MAGA … Continue reading

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Face The Nation: Stopgap Funding Bill Heads To Senate, Lawmakers React To Education Department Layoffs

“The House of Representatives narrowly passed a Republican-led continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Now the Senate must reach an agreement before the government shutdown deadline approaches. CBS News’ Taurean Small reports.” Source:Face The Nation with a look at … Continue reading

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Bill Scher: Democrats Should Do Something & They Are

“Lost in all this handwringing is that Democrats have been doing something and that something is having an impact. Congressional Democrats have hammered Trump for failing to lower the price of eggs and siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin over … Continue reading

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RJ Eskow & Sam Rosenthal: Democrats VS. The Democratic Left

“Sam Rosenthal is the Political Director of Roots Action. is an organizer and researcher based in Washington, DC. Sam previously served as the political director at Our Revolution and in elected leadership with Central Brooklyn Democratic Socialists of America.” Source:The … Continue reading

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Donald J. Trump: The Penny For a Penny’s Worth Politician

“May I just say that the stupidest, most despicable, most self-defeating political “tactic” in our present hyper-partisan climate is the accusation that victims of today’s horrific wildfires, floods, and such are getting what they deserved because of their political views. … Continue reading

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Jerrell Ezell: Democrats: It’s Time to Retire the Term ‘People of Color’

“Last month, in the televised moments leading up to President Donald Trump’s arrival at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda to be sworn in, CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King scanned the room and noted, “I do not see many ‘people of color.’” … Continue reading

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