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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

PBS NewsHour: Senate Advances bill to Restore Benefits For Long-Term Unemployed

Posted on January 7, 2014 by kireschneider

. Source:The New Democrat  Good news for unemployed workers and I did here a couple of positive things even from Speaker of the House John Boehner. Who basically said the current bill in the Senate is dead on arrival in … Continue reading →

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Crooks & Liars: Heather Digby Parton: David Brooks, ‘Redistribution Still Not Majority Agenda Because New Yorkers Say So’

Posted on January 4, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  I covered this last night, but David Brooks is actually right when he says and the video from last night makes it clear that Americans want to see more economic freedom and opportunity in America. Through things … Continue reading →

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The Fiscal Times: Eric Pianin: The Unintended Consequences of Expanding Medicaid

Posted on January 3, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  I have a hard time believing that people on Medicaid would end up going to the emergency room more often now that they have health insurance especially for conditions that aren’t emergencies. As this article from The … Continue reading →

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PBS NewsHour: Shields & Brooks Discuss Addressing Economic Inequality

Posted on January 3, 2014 by kireschneider

. Source:The New Democrat  David Brooks even though he’s a Conservative, ha, ha is dead right. When he says that it is not capitalism or economic freedom that is the problem in America or that is unpopular, but the fact … Continue reading →

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Reform Party: Nicholas Hensley: Governing by Finding Common Ground is Irrational & Deserves The Public Interest

Posted on December 31, 2013 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  I hope the title of this post is long enough, otherwise the hell with it. But I agree with the notion of this blog from the Reform Party that governing simply shouldn’t be about compromise. That even … Continue reading →

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Crooks & Liars: Richard Eskow: Was This The Social Contract’s Comeback Year?

Posted on December 30, 2013 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  When it comes to things like Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, Welfare Insurance, Medicare. Public Housing, Food Assistance to use several examples, I prefer the term safety net or a public social insurance system or PSIS. Which are … Continue reading →

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Chicago Tribune: ‘How to Combat Inequality’

Posted on December 15, 2013 by kireschneider

Source:Chicago Tribune– money, money, money. Source:The New Democrat   “If you’re a low-income African-American with a talent for braiding hair, you might have the idea of making money that way. You could start out doing it for relatives and friends and … Continue reading →

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Workers World: Kris Hamel: Only Socialism Can Save Detroit

Posted on December 14, 2013 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  Socialism is one of those things that is hard to explain and define for many people. Which is why it means different things to different people sort of like liberalism. But to put it simply socialism is … Continue reading →

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Canadian Blaster: NASL 1979-Semifinal-Vancouver Whitecaps @ New York Cosmos: Overtime

Posted on November 24, 2013 by kireschneider

. Source:The New Democrat  One of the best played soccer games in both American and Canadian history. I’m not a soccer expert American or otherwise and at best a casual soccer fan. I do have some appreciation for the sport, … Continue reading →

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The Film Archives: Representative Bob Dornan Gets His Words in a One-Minute Speech Stricken Down (1995)

Posted on November 23, 2013 by kireschneider

. Source:The New Democrat  Representative Bob Dornan wasn’t called ‘B One Bob’ for nothing. He had a tendency to say nutty things and throw a lot of partisan bombs out there without a lot of thought. Another way to describe … Continue reading →

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