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About Ederik Schneider

I’m a Liberal (or Classical Liberal, if you prefer) blogger, who specializes in the real liberalism, (as we call it) as well as Libertarians and libertarianism, for The New Democrat. But I also blog about Classic Hollywood, sports history, and from time to time, women’s fashion and lifestyle in general.

The New York Times: Opinion: Nesnine Makik: Freedom to Offend Everyone

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

The New York Times: Opinion: Nesrine Malik: Freedom to Offend Everyone Ederik Schneider on Google+ The New Democrat on Facebook The New Democrat on Twitter This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on BloggerA primary advantage of living … Continue reading →

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Salon: Alex Pareene: Leftist Fascism is Everywhere!: Behold its Shocking Rise

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

The New DemocratA Liberal isn’t a fascist.  Liberals believe in the First Amendment which guarantees freedom of speech and assembly.  They wrote it, for crying out loud, and the Fourth and Fifth Amendments as well.  Tolerance of views with which … Continue reading →

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Reason Magazine: Matt Welch: Progressive Puritans: When Did Progressivism Become Statism?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  Progressivism, at least as it has been practiced in recent times, has been a political philosophy that is about using government to make society better at supporting people in need, not to run everything for everybody and … Continue reading →

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Christopher Cantwell: Top Ten Reasons Libertarians Aren’t Nice to You

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  Contrary to popular belief (and yes I feel like a geek for saying that) I’m not a Libertarian.  Anyone who doesn’t believe that will have all the evidence they need after they read this post.  I know … Continue reading →

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American Thinker: Rick Moran: Can Stephen Colbert be Funny Without Making Fun of Right-Wingers?

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  There’s been this latest complaint, well not really a late complaint, it goes back to at least the 1960s, from the American Right that the American media, especially the entertainment industry, don’t like right-wingers and love to … Continue reading →

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Reason: Video: Tax Day: Game of Thrones Edition: The Taxes are Coming

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Ederik Schneider on Google+ The New Democrat on Facebook The New Democrat on Twitter This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger The taxes are coming! The taxes are coming! The taxes are coming! Everybody grab your … Continue reading →

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Liberty Pen: Megyn Kelly: ‘The Fuzzy Math of ObamaCare’

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  The FOX News specializes in fuzzy math. When they hear government reports that back up their argument, whatever it is at the time, they say, “Hey, see, we told you this is not working and we need … Continue reading →

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Liberty Pen: John Stossel: Naomi Schaffer Riley: War on Women by Feminists

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  As a man who doesn’t consider himself a feminist but, perhaps, a masculinist (if there is such a thing) I believe in equal rights and legal protection for all.  People should not be denied things simply because … Continue reading →

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Professor Milton Friedman: Limits To Freedom

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:Hoover Institution– Professor Milton Friedman in 1999. Source:The New Democrat “What are the elements of the libertarian movement and how does one of its most illustrious proponents, Milton Friedman, apply its tenets to issues facing the United States today? Milton … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Trailers: Video: The Naked Gun 1988 Trailer: How a Klutzy Cop Saves The Day

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Ederik Schneider on Google+ The New Democrat on Facebook The New Democrat on Twitter This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger To get The Naked Gun and the two or three sequels that came after, you … Continue reading →

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