Author Archives: Ederik Schneider

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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.

Reason: Magazine: Matt Welch Interviewing Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand vs. Big Government

Source:FreeState Now Even though Ayn Rand didn’t describe her own politics as libertarian, Libertarians love her because she was always talking about the importance and need for individual freedom. And we as individuals should be free to live our own … Continue reading

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JD Talley: ‘John Stossel’s Politically Incorrect Guide to Politics’

Source:J.D. Talley– U.S. Senator John McCain (Republican, Arizona) campaigning for President in 2008. Source:Real Life Journal “John Stossel’s Politically Incorrect Guide to Politics” From JD Talley We can blame American politicians all we want for our problems in government and society … Continue reading

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Reason Magazine: Bikini Banners and Freakin Cops Cracking Down on Curse Words! The Nanny of The Month For June 2012

Source:Real Life Journal Here’s more evidence that we overpay our politicians and don’t give them enough work to do. That they would actually take time, taxpayers time that is to look for new ways to restrict how the people who … Continue reading

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Reason Magazine: Nick Gillespie Interviewing Joseph Campbell: Walter Cronkite Wasn’t the Most Trusted Man in America

. Source:FreeState Now Whether Walter Cronkite was the most trusted man in America or not, who knows, Walter Cronkite was the most trusted news anchor in America. Which was more important and easier to judge. He had this saying at … Continue reading

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Talking Points Memo: Richard Murdock Accidentally Releases Response to ACA Supreme Court Decision

. Source:FreeState Now Without Maine and Indiana, as a Democrat I would be worried about Senate Democrats chances of retaining control of the U.S. Senate. Just because of the numbers, 23-33 Senators that are up for reelection are Democrats, tight … Continue reading

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Talking Points Memo: The FOX Report: Chris Wallace Calls Presidential Interruption by Neil Munro Outrageous

. Source:FreeState Now There use to be a day in American journalism when reporters were reporters and commentators were commentators. Reporters would write facts that they found and share them with who they worked for and their audience. Commentators and … Continue reading

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HBO Documentary Films: The Weight of The Nation (2012)

. Source:FreeState Now I’m all for cutting our healthcare costs, but doing it in a way that encourages personal responsibility and protects individual freedom. Two reasons why I’m against the NYC soda ban, which is an example of the Nanny … Continue reading

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Talking Points Memo: The War on Everything

. Source:Real Life Journal There are several words that are overused to the point, that I would almost like to see them disappear. Like a hot song, that sounds great for a the first couple of weeks, but then you … Continue reading

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Reason: Magazine: Nick Gillespie Interviews Jonah Goldberg: ‘The Tyranny of Cliches and Political Discourse’

Source:Reason Magazine– National Review columnist and author Jonah Goldberg. Source:Real Life Journal “Liberals are sure they’re in the reality-based community and anyone who disagrees with them either has a bad brain, or in some other way rejects empiricism and science, … Continue reading

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WBAL-TV: David Collins: Maryland Senators Say Yes to Tax Hikes, Teacher Pensions

. Source:FreeState Now Maryland had an opportunity, to not only jump-start it’s economy, but to help pay down its budget deficit by expanding organize gambling in Maryland. By expanding Maryland casinos, but despite having a Democratic Governor and Legislature, they … Continue reading

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