Category Archives: Classical Liberalism

Third Way: Ready For The New Economy

Source:The New Democrat  The Democratic economic agenda for 2016 needs to be both different and better than the Republican economic agenda. (assuming either party offers one) For Democrats to retain the presidency and do well in Congress. Which means at … Continue reading

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Martin O’Malley: Iowa Jefferson Jackson Dinner

Source:The New Democrat  I think Martin O’Malley is finally getting it as a presidential campaigner. “The Progressive with results”, to paraphrase Hillary Clinton from the Democratic debate a couple of weeks ago. The difference between Governor O’Malley and Secretary Clinton, … Continue reading

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Notes On Liberty: Brandon Christensen: ‘Trying to Make Sense of Left & Right’

Source:The New Democrat– as shocking as this may sound: Liberal vs Conservative, is not Left vs Right. “Ok. Clearly we need to be using terms that mean the same things to both of us. It’s your thread so tell me … Continue reading

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Aunt Merryweather: What is Left Libertarianism?

Source:Thoughts On Liberty The way Aunt Merryweather describes left-libertarianism, is how social liberalism is described and what social liberalism is. I use to see myself as a Classical Liberal, or even Liberal, which is what this blog is about for … Continue reading

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Academy of Ideas: John Stuart Mill On Liberty

Source:Academy of Ideas– John Stuart Mill. Source:The New Democrat  “In this lecture we look at John Stuart Mill’s influential work “On Liberty” in which he argues for the importance of individual liberties, especially freedom of opinion and expression.” From Academy of … Continue reading

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Heritage Foundation: Video: Where Is Liberalism Going?

. I always find it entertaining to hear Neoconservatives at the Heritage Foundation and other places, who pushed for the Iraq War fifteen years ago and want the Federal Government to be able to decide who gets to marry in … Continue reading

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Democracy Journal: Jim Sleeper: ‘Our Puritan Heritage’

Source:Democracy Journal I’m a Liberal Democrat and proud of that, because I believe in liberal democracy and individual rights and the freedom that comes with those things. I believe American liberal democracy and American liberalism, is the best form of … Continue reading

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US News: Eric Schnurer: ‘Don’t Look Back to Move Forward’

Source:US News– former Governor Martin O’Malley (Democrat, Maryland) announcing his 2016 presidential campaign. “I once had dinner with Martin O’Malley – who announced his presidential candidacy last weekend – at a National Governors Association meeting. From what I knew of … Continue reading

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Alvin Rabushka: ‘Whatever Happened to The Third Way of Bill Clinton & Tony Blair?’

Source:Thoughtful Ideas Blog– The Third Way. You can also see this post at The FreeState, on Blogger. “The Third Way is a position that tries to reconcile right-wing and left-wing politics by synthesizing conservative economic and social welfare policies. It was … Continue reading

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Liberal Values Blog: Ron Chusid- Martin O’Malley Makes it Official: The Liberal Democrat in The Race

Source:Liberal Values Blog Ron Chusid and I disagree here. Shouldn’t be any surprised for anyone familiar with both blogs. But Martin O’Malley is the first Liberal Democrat to declare a run for president in 2016. Hillary Clinton, is what she … Continue reading

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