Tag Archives: 2012

Salon Magazine: Troy Williams: When Mormons Were Socialists

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Derik Schneider

Source:Free State MD Hopefully this is not a news flash for anyone, but I’m not an expert on religion. I’m also not ten-feet tall, if anyone is wondering that as well. I’m especially not an expert Mormonism, which is probably … Continue reading →

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Judy Morris: Big Government at Work: Tennessee Senate Approves Bill To Warn Students That Hand-Holding is a Gateway Sexual Activity

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Ederik Schneider

Source:FreeState Now This just in: in the world of big government, a world so big Ray Charles could see it blindfolded. The Tennessee Senate just came up with an idea to restrict how Americans live their own lives, and beat … Continue reading →

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The Atlantic: Alexander Abad-Santos: Jon Stewart Mourns The Miracle That Was Rick Santorum’s Campaign

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ederik Schneider

Source:Real Life Journal I’ll say this about Rick Santroum and this is probably the only nice thing I’ll say about Senator Santorum in this post. But at last its true, Rick Santorum ran a hell of a presidential campaign as … Continue reading →

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The Nation: Sasha Abramsky: Arizona’s Private Prisons: A Bad Bargain

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Derik Schneider

Source:Free State MD If you look at what the main role of government is anywhere, its to protect society in an effective way that’s cost-effective. Thats the main reason why we pay taxes anywhere. If government can’t protect society, then … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich: How We’re Turning America Into a Giant Casino

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Derik Schneider

Source:Free State MD Last night I wrote a blog based on a blog I saw from Progressive Professor Robert Reich, where he was criticizing organize gambling in America. And making the case that America was becoming a “Giant Casino” because … Continue reading →

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Daily Worldwide News: Keith Olbermann Fired by CurrentTV

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Erik Schneider

Source:The Daily Press:  To be honest you I wasn’t shocked to hear that Keith Olbermann was fired by MSNBC a year ago. Even though they want to have a progressive prime time lineup. Giving voice to American Progressives and looking … Continue reading →

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The Nation: David Cole: Why President Obama’s Healthcare Law is Constitutional

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Derik Schneider

Source:Free State MD Fareed Zakaria who’s a foreign affairs analyst for CNN. But who also host a Sunday talk show, Global Public Square. That does cover a lot of issues that relate to foreign affairs. But who’s show covers other … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Times: Robin Abcarian: ‘Campaign Gaffes: Is Foot-In-Mouth Disease Always Fatal to Campaigns?’

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Ederik Schneider

Source:Los Angeles Times– columnist Robin Abcarian. Source:Real Life Journal “Texas Gov. Rick Perry had his “oops” moment on a Michigan debate stage. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) mixed up actor John Wayne with serial killer John Wayne Gacy. And Herman Cain … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Times: ‘Life Without Parole is Too Harsh For Young Killers’

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Ederik Schneider

Source:FreeState Now When we are talking about juvenile offenders, especially violent juvenile offenders, juveniles who’ve murdered, committed manslaughter. assault and battery, leaving their victims with indefinite damage, raped people and other horrible crimes, a couple of questions have to be … Continue reading →

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The Atlantic: Dino Grandoni: Jon Stewart Explains Comedy to FOX News

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Ederik Schneider

Source:Real Life Journal The only reason for me at least to watch FNC or Fox News Channel and for that matter to be “fair and balanced”, MSNBC prime time on weeknights, is to find out what’s not going on in … Continue reading →

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