Author Archives: Rik Schneider

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About Rik Schneider

Blogger/writer on a lot of different subjects.

National Review:Betsy Woodruff: Prison Reform Proven to be Very Transideological

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Rik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  You want to save money on government and keep taxes down whether it is Texas or any other state, then stop sending people to jail or prison for simply using or possessing illegal narcotics. And instead … Continue reading →

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Mistere: Video: Frost-Nixon Interview, The First Show

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Rik Schneider

. This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger What I like most about the Frost/Nixon interviews is that we got to see the inner side of Richard Nixon. He was very protective about his personal life … Continue reading →

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Helmer Reenberg: Senator John F. Kennedy Remarks at Multnomah Hotel (September 7, 1960)

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Rik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  Senator Jack Kennedy offering a real liberal democratic agenda and vision for the country. Designed to move the country forward and expand economic opportunity for more Americans. Because of the civil rights legislation of the mid-1960s, … Continue reading →

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Jay 88J: Miss You, Tribute to Aaliyah Haughton

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Rik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  Aaliyah Haughton would’ve been thirty-five this week had she not of died in a plane accident in the summer of 2001. The beautiful adorable Aaliyah whose music and voice was as beautiful and adorable as she … Continue reading →

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American Enterprise: Phillip Swagel: Four Ways We Can Improve the Economy in 2014

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  Just to start out before I go any further. I believe there’s a better shot of the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series in 2014 or the Redskins winning the Super Bowl with Dan Snyder as the … Continue reading →

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Paul Ryan: Video: NBC News In Plain Sight: Brian Williams Interviewing U.S. Representative Paul Ryan, We All Have a Role to Play

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Rik Schneider

. This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger I rarely agree with Representative Paul Ryan on anything, but he actually makes some good points about poverty in America. And what I respect about is that he … Continue reading →

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Newsmax: The Steve Malzberg Show: PJ O’Rourke, Author of The Baby Boom: How it Got Away

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Rik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  First of all I love PJ O’Rourke, you know platonically because he’s one my favorite political and cultural commentators. And why is that because first of all his deep honesty and consistency. He’s what is called … Continue reading →

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell: It’s Time for Better Ideas

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Rik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  Minority Leader Mitch McConnell actually sounding constructive instead of obstructive here in talking about expanding educational and job training opportunities for unemployed workers as part of a deal that would extend Unemployment Insurance for these long-term … Continue reading →

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Oliver Stone: Richard Nixon (1995) Starring Anthony Hopkins

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:Roger Ebert– Anthony Hopkins as President Richard M. Nixon (Republican, California) 37th President of the United States. “Oliver Stone creates empathy for this most enigmatic of American leaders. One of the year’s best films. Oliver Stone’s “Nixon” gives us a … Continue reading →

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GOP Weekly Address: Video: U.S. Senate Thad Cochran With the GOP’s Weekly ObamaCare Statement

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Rik Schneider

. This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger The GOP’s one horse race is ObamaCare even though that is not the only issue Americans are interested in. And if you look at the weak December jobs … Continue reading →

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