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About Erik Schneider

I use the American Liberal photo as the cover photo for this blog, because that’s exactly what I am. And no, not in the stereotypical, sort of pop culture sense of what an American Liberal is supposed to be. But someone who represents what American liberalism, as well as European liberalism, and perhaps the liberalism of the rest of the world outside of the United States. Liberals are people who believe in defense of liberal democracy, as well as the preservation of liberal democracy. And of course we also believe in liberal democracy with all the individual rights, and other liberal values that come from liberal democracy, the liberal democratic form of government, like equal opportunity, equal rights, equal justice, property rights, individual freedom and freedom of choice for everybody, as well as limited but responsible government, and fiscal responsibility

VOA News: Thomas Mann: President Obama to Urge Action on The Economy in State of The Union Speech

. Source:The New Democrat  “It’s The Economy Stupid!” President Obama should spend eighty to ninety percent of the State of the Union speech on the economy and this is what Democrats would do to jumpstart economic and job growth that … Continue reading

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Associated Press: Today in History For January 26th

Source: This piece was originally posted at The New Democrat: Associated Press: Today in History For January 26th 1998 the year that could’ve been for President Bill Clinton that instead turned out to be the year that wasn’t. Because a … Continue reading

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Foreign Affairs: Kevan Harris: How to Reform Iran’s Theocracy

Source:The New Democrat  Before the Islāmic Revolution in Iran in the late 1970s Iran was already an authoritarian state, but in the form of a monarchy under Mohammad Reza Pahlavi who was the Shah of Iran. Who was basically their … Continue reading

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Secular Talk: Video: Governor Rick Perry: Decriminalize Pot

. The New Democrat Governor Rick Perry a true Federalist at least when it comes to marijuana and not one of these fake Conservatives who like to nationalize social and cultural issues which they see marijuana as one of those … Continue reading

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The Young Turks: ‘Is President Obama Right About Marijuana?’

. Source:The New Democrat Keep in mind this is coming from one of the safest politicians at least in modern American political history. Who is well-known for looking at all sides and considering all opinions before making a final decision. … Continue reading

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Associated Press: Kelly Daschle: U.S. Eases Sanctions As Iran Implements Nuke Deal

. Source:The New Democrat  This is what happens when you negotiate with a country instead of trying to ignore them as if they do not exist. When you give countries including authoritarian states like Iran incentive to behave well and … Continue reading

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ABC News: Video: This Week’s Powerhouse Roundtable

. This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger President Obama did what he needed to do politically with his speech. And without the national security leaks he doesn’t give this speech and we aren’t talking about … Continue reading

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The White House: Making 2014 a Year of Action to Expand Opportunities For The Middle Class

. Source:The New Democrat  Let Congressional Republicans only talk about ObamaCare especially in the Senate. Where that is the only thing that Senate Republicans seem to be interested in right now. Even though more Americans are becoming more comfortable with … Continue reading

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The White House: President Obama Speaks on U.S. Intelligence Programs

. Source:The New Democrat  I have a good Milton Friedman line for President Obama. Without liberty, you can’t have security. And when you lean on the side of security over liberty, you’ve now weaken both. And not just hurt liberty … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Steve Rosenthal: American Politics Are Moving Left

Source:The New Democrat  As America is getting more diverse and younger as a country we are becoming more diverse as a country. Not just racially and ethnically, but how we look at politics as well. The more time Americans spend … Continue reading

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