Category Archives: The New Democrat

The Daily Caller: Eric Owens: Most Leftist Politically Correct Colleges For Dirty Hippies

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  I have a lot of respect for the first hippie movement and generation from the 1960s and early 1970s. The Baby Boomers because they were truly about freedom and personal choice and going against the conservative establishment … Continue reading →

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The Daily Beast: Jonathan Miller: ‘For 2016, Take Martin O’Malley Seriously’

Posted on August 7, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The Daily Beast– Governor Martin O’Malley (Democrat, Maryland) Source:The New Democrat “As Martin O’Malley dips his ankles into the deep end of national politics – most recently with his full-throated plea earlier this month against the deportation of immigrant children … Continue reading →

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The Charlie Rose Show: Christopher Hitchens On Bill Clinton

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Erik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat This just in- Christopher Hitchens does not like Bill Clinton. Now we return you to your Insomniac Nightly Movie The Attack of the Killer Popcorn. Ha, ha. This is no secret and as Chris Hitchens said early … Continue reading →

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TruthOut: A.W. Gaffney: ‘The Problem With The Private Option’

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  You can get on right-wing governors for not expanding Medicaid in their state all you want. But the fact is if Medicaid wasn’t an unfunded mandate to begin with which is a Federal program that is forced … Continue reading →

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Washington Examiner: Why Leftists Are Turning Against Freedom of Speech

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  First of all it is not “Liberals who are turning against Freedom of Speech”, just to correct the Washington Examiner editorial page. And you give me all you want about ‘Modern Liberals’ or contemporary Liberals. But Freedom … Continue reading →

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New America Foundation: Alice Mary McCarthy: America’s Job Training System: Better Than You Think

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Erik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  There are plenty parts of the Federal budget that I would like to cut back on and reform. Like in defense, agriculture subsidies, corporate welfare, red tape, but one area where I would like to see America … Continue reading →

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Crooks & Liars: Report: Allison Lundergan-Grimes Delivers Epic Smackdown Right to Mitch McConnell’s Face

Posted on August 5, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  This is a prefect example of why as a Democrat I’m not worried about Democrats losing the Senate this year. Because the most unpopular member of Congress that is Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is up for … Continue reading →

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The Nation: Mike Konczal & Bryce Covert: The Real Solution to Wealth Inequality

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Derik Schneider

The Nation: Opinion: Mike Konczal & Bryce Covert: The Real Solution to Wealth Inequality The New Democrat Before I explain why I disagree with the wealth redistribution argument when it comes to the income and wealth gaps in America. I’m … Continue reading →

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The Weed Blog: Johnny Green: ‘Debunking The White House’s Response to The New York Times’

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  I’ve written several posts this year already about why the drug warriors have lost the War on Drugs especially when it comes to marijuana. So here’s another one and this one comes thanks to the White House … Continue reading →

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National Review: John Fund: ‘Setting The Record Straight On Jim Crow’

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  What John Fund doesn’t seem to understand or perhaps is ignoring, which is possible because he is a bright guy is that the Southern Democrats who blocked the civil rights legislation in the 1950s and 1960s are … Continue reading →

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