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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

The McLaughlin Group: Russia/Ukraine, Military Cuts & Arizona Gay Discrimination Bill

Posted on March 3, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  I think the panel is correct when they say President Vladimir Putin’s real goal for the Russian Federation is to return it to a superpower, or at least a world power, again, at least on the scale … Continue reading →

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PBS NewsHour: Shields & Brooks: Ukraine, Arizona Religious Discrimination Bill & Tax Reform

Posted on March 2, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  The good news about Ukraine is that its dictator is out of power and will probably be arrested by the new administration and held accountable for his regime. But this is a big country of around 50 … Continue reading →

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CNN: Crossfire: Is America Becoming a Nanny State?

Posted on March 1, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  Its not the job of  government at whatever level. to protect people from themselves, to micro-manage their lives and say you can do this or that with your life or your body. In case you haven’t noticed, … Continue reading →

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The Fiscal Times: Eric Planin: President Obama Looks to Tax Reform to Save America’s Highways

Posted on March 1, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  This would be an interesting way to raise the much needed revenue to rebuild America’s infrastructure system but, as I’ve argued in the past, we wouldn’t need to go to this length if we created a National … Continue reading →

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CNN: Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Vetos Religious Freedom Bill

Posted on February 27, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  It looks like Barry Goldwater’s visions of freedom and keeping big government out of people’s lives and are still alive in Arizona. The state is moving away from its presumptive status as a Bible Belt state of … Continue reading →

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RJ Eskow: Is the Era of Austerity Really Over?

Posted on February 26, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  A governmental budget, whatever the level of government, is the official blueprint of the administration’s priorities, and at the Federal level, in addition to the administration’s budget, you also have congressional budgets, with the majority party in … Continue reading →

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CNN: Crossfire: ‘Debating The Minimum Wage’

Posted on February 24, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:CNN– Stephen Moore vs Ralph Nader. Source:The New Democrat “Crossfire hosts Newt Gingrich and Van Jones debate the proposed minimum wage increase with Ralph Nader and Stephen Moore” From CNN You would think people who call themselves Conservatives (and I say … Continue reading →

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PBS NewsHour: Shields & Brooks on Ukraine, Trade Policy & the Minimum Wage

Posted on February 24, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  As far as Ukraine goes, I think Mark Shields had the best line when he said that all we can do is hope for the best there. And that means some peaceful agreement that calls for real … Continue reading →

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A&E Biography: Ann-Margret

Posted on February 23, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  To put it simply Ann Margret is one of the best looking sexy babes of all time.  I don’t know if that has to do with her Swedish-Nordic ethnicity or the smooth skin Scandinavians are known for, … Continue reading →

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Movie Clips: Grumpy Old Men Official (1993) Trailer

Posted on February 22, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  What else do two lonely grumpy old men who also happen to be played by one of the best comedy teams of all time,Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon, need more than Ann Margret. But that is exactly … Continue reading →

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