Author Archives: Rik Schneider

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About Rik Schneider

Blogger/writer on a lot of different subjects.

C-SPAN: Q&A With Brian Lamb- Amity Shlaes: Calvin Coolidge

Source:The New Democrat  “Our guest is Bloomberg syndicated columnist and author Amity Shlaes. She discusses her soon to be released biography of the 30th President of the United States, titled “Coolidge.” She traces the life of Calvin Coolidge from his … Continue reading

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The National Review: Opinion- Kevin Williamson: ‘The Nationalism Show’

Source:The New Democrat I think Kevin Williamson nails what a Nationalist is in this paragraph here: “To the extent that 2016 vintage nationalism has produced a policy agenda at all distinguishable from the old Republican stuff, it is anti-capitalist and … Continue reading

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American Enterprise Institute: Welfare Reform- Why? 1976

Source:The New Democrat “May 20, 1976: This AEI Round Table brings together four experts to discuss whether major modifications are needed in the American public welfare system. Why have welfare costs skyrocketed in recent years? Do these rising costs prove … Continue reading

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Commentary Magazine: Abe Greenwald: ‘Our Socialist Socialites’

Source:The New Democrat Source:Commentary Magazine It’s not everyday that I agree with anything that is written by Commentary Magazine, except when they’re critiquing both the Far-Left and Far-Right in America which is what they do along with National Review as … Continue reading

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Federalists vs. Unitarians: The Great Debate About The Role of Government

Source:The New Democrat    “Would I Be a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist” From Scott Bradley From Wikipedia “Federalism is the mixed or compound mode of government, combining a general government (the central or ‘federal’ government) with regional governments (provincial, state, cantonal, territorial … Continue reading

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Scott Bradley: A Law For Everything?

Source:The New Democrat I actually like this piece from Scott Bradley and I don’t mean to be insulting here, but I had him pegged as someone who was more of a Christian-Conservative and not just that but a Christian-Theocrat or … Continue reading

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Scott Bradley: ‘Should We Try To Legislate Morality?’

Source:The New Democrat To answer Scott Bradley’s question: no we should not try to legislate morality. At least when it comes to personal behavior and how free adults conduct themselves in their personal lives. It’s sort of a moot question … Continue reading

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Bernard Goldberg: ‘We Love Free Stuff- As Long As Someone Else Is Paying For It’

Source:The New Democrat  “It’s become Democratic Party orthodoxy, at least if you’re a progressive running for president: First, you righteously demand that the richest Americans pay their “fair share” which is a top tax rate of at least 70 percent. … Continue reading

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AEI: What is Pluralism?

Source:The New Democrat From Merriam Webster: “4a : a state of society in which members of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups maintain and develop their traditional culture or special interest within the confines of a common civilization. b … Continue reading

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Ronald Reagan: Talking About One America and American Pluralism

Source:The New Democrat “Let me speak plainly: The United States of America is and must remain a nation of openness to people of all beliefs. Our very unity has been strengthened by this pluralism. That’s how we began; this is … Continue reading

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