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About kireschneider

I’m primarily a current affairs blogger focusing on center-right Republican conservatism and progressivism. But current affairs, public policy, and history, are not my only subjects as a blogger. Which is one reason why I’ve also written for The Daily Review USA Blog. I’m also interested in Classic Hollywood, especially actresses and actors, but films and TV as well, as well as humor and lifestyle

A Few Good Men (1992) Jack Nicholson: ‘You Can’t Handle The Truth!’

Posted on April 7, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:Movie Clips– Jack Nicholson with one of his greatest lines and roles. You can also see this post at The Daily Times, on Blogger. “Lt. Kaffee’s (Tom Cruise) search for the truth hits a roadblock in Col. Jessep (Jack Nicholson). Warning: … Continue reading →

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Comedy Trailers: Caddyshack (1988)

Posted on April 6, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  I’ve never seen the original  Caddyshack movie in its entirety.  Not because I haven’t wanted to or had the time.  The bits and pieces I have seen have never compelled me to see the whole movie.  Despite … Continue reading →

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Movie Clips: Family Plot (1976)

Posted on April 5, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  Lets say you have a movie with William Devane, Bruce Dern, Ed Lauter (the best character actor that no one knows, except for me, just kidding) Karen Black and Barbara Harris.  It’s also important to know that … Continue reading →

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The Fiscal Times: Mark Thoma: Inequality in Capitalist Systems is Not Inevitable

Posted on March 12, 2014 by kireschneider

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat I would describe capitalism, or private enterprise, meaning private businesses and wealth controlled by individuals or groups of individuals, not by the state, as the worst type of economic system in the … Continue reading →

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PBS NewsHour: Shields & Brooks: Cold War Echos & Campaign Financing

Posted on March 9, 2014 by kireschneider

I actually agree with Mark Shields on this.  Republicans, especially in the Senate, love to criticize President Obama when it comes to Ukraine.  They blame him for everything from Ukraine to earthquakes thousands of miles away in Asia and perhaps … Continue reading →

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Piers Morgan Tonight: Abby Martin Standing up Against Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Posted on March 8, 2014 by kireschneider

Someone is finally stepping up to the fascist neoconservative Putin in and saying he is wrong to invade Ukraine. As far as Abby Martin taking on corporate media, guess what Russia Today is.  It is owned by the Russian Government, … Continue reading →

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Representative Steve Cohen: Schools DEA Official at House Oversight Hearing

Posted on March 6, 2014 by kireschneider

I agree with Representative Steve Cohen that marijuana prohibition is definitely a joke and overwhelmingly hurts ethnic and racial minorities compared with Anglos and Caucasians.  It is a war on freedom to criminalize what people do to themselves, especially when … Continue reading →

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PBS: NewsHour: Economic Gap Takes Priority in President Obama’s FY 2015 Budget

Posted on March 6, 2014 by kireschneider

Since very little of anything will be passed this year in Congress, with a Republican House and Democratic Senate, this will be a year when Democrats led by President Obama and Republicans led by House Speaker John Boehner will offer … Continue reading →

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PBS NewHour: Texas Monthly’s Wayne Slater: Previewing The Governor’s Race in Texas

Posted on March 4, 2014 by kireschneider

This is Texas Democrats’ best opportunity to win the Texas governorship since 1990, when Anne Richards won this seat.  I’m not saying State Senator Wendy Davis is going to win this race, because she is definitely the underdog.  I am … Continue reading →

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Crooks & Liars: Heather: Bill Maher Floats Notion of Maximum Wage On New Rules Segment

Posted on March 4, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:Crooks & Liars This is where so-called Progressives, and I use that term loosely for a good reason, as I would call race car drivers athletes, especially when the person making fun of billionaires just happens to be worth 50 … Continue reading →

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