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.

New York Magazine: Ed Kilgore: ‘George McGovern Didn’t Lose in 1972 by Going Too Far Left. Neither Will 2020 Democrats’

Source:The New Democrat  “One of the most persistent arguments surrounding the 2020 presidential contest is that Democrats are heading “off the deep end” on a left-wing ideological bender that will mean disaster in the general election. The warning is very … Continue reading

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Buffalo Wing Media Bias: Adam Carolla: ‘On Hypocrites From The Hollywood Left’

Source:The New Democrat  “Comedian Adam Carolla exposes Hollywood’s hypocrisy, mainly in the area of taxes and money. When it comes to paying your “fair” share, apparently we should do as they say, not as they do. Here are a few … Continue reading

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20th Century Fox: Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid (1969) Paul Newman & Robert Redford Star

Source:The New Democrat  “Paul Newman and Robert Redford set the standard for the “buddy film” with this box office smash set in the Old West. The Sundance Kid (Redford) is the frontier’s fastest gun. His sidekick, Butch Cassidy (Newman), is … Continue reading

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The Politics of Writing: ‘The Failures of Masculinity’

“There are few things in society that can be perpetuated that are so plainly false yet never have their merits questioned. The concept of masculinity is one of these things. It can take many forms, not just as a mindset … Continue reading

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People’s World: Rosana Cameron: ‘Call Me a Communist’

Source:The New Democrat “As an activist in my early 20s, I didn’t know much about what communism really was; all I’d heard was they were bad people that could hurt you and your loved ones. Being active in the Chicano … Continue reading

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LA Progressive: Ted Rall- ‘The Difference Between Liberals and Leftists’

Source:The New Democrat  “Living as they do in a bipolar political world where politics consists of Democrats and Republicans and no other ideology is real, media corporations in the United States use left, liberal and Democrat as synonyms. This is … Continue reading

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The Art of Sarcastic Humor

Source:The New Democrat  “Mickey : You don’t know what you’re saying. You don’t. Eddie : I do. Mickey : No. I know you think you know what you’re saying, but you’re not saying it. Eddie : No, I know what … Continue reading

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New York Magazine: Heather Havrilesky: ‘How Do I Stop Being An Asshole?’

Source:The New Democrat  “Hey Polly. How do I stop being an asshole? Last night, I went out with my husband to enjoy a big festival in town. We both noticed a sign from a distance, but as we approached, another … Continue reading

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Melina: Natasha Richardson- Lauren Bacall: Intimate Portrait

Source:The New Democrat  “Lauren Bacall: Intimate Portrait” From Melina If you’re familiar with my social media activity, you know that I’m a big fan of classic movies and Classic Hollywood in general, especially actresses from that era. And you also know … Continue reading

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Eileen Prose: The Good Day Show- Jane Fonda and Tom Hayden: In 1979?

Source:The New Democrat  “She stars with Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston and Martin Sheen in the Netflix original series Grace and Frankie, which premiered in 2015. Jane is an actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model and fitness guru.” Source:Eileen Prose … Continue reading

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