Tag Archives: Liberal Democracy

The Aspen Institute: David Brooks: ‘On Conservative & Liberal Values’

Source:The New Democrat “David Brooks, the leader of a new Aspen Institute initiative to understand and reduce the growing fragmentation, alienation, and division around the country, spoke at the 2017 Aspen Ideas Festival. This clip comes from a conversation with … Continue reading

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Skeptic Magazine: How Michael Shermer Became a Card-Carrying Skeptic

Source:The New Democrat If you want to make this about religion, I come from a German-American family in Maryland, but my father is a hardcore card-carrying Atheist, who if anything has gone Communist when it comes to religion and perhaps … Continue reading

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The Rubin Report: Steve Davies: ‘The Difference Between Classical Liberals & Libertarians’

Source:The Rubin Report talking to Steve Davies from Learn Liberty. Source:The New Democrat “Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Steve Davies (Institute of Economic Affairs) about the difference between classical liberals and libertarians. This is part of our … Continue reading

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National Constitution Center: Alexander Hamilton’s Vision of Federalism, National Authority & Judicial Review

Source:The New Democrat There is very little if any mention and discussion about federalism in this video even though Alexander Hamilton’s vision of federalism is part of the title of the video. But I’ll give you the vision of federalism … Continue reading

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Democratic Socialist: ‘Classical Liberalism and Fascism’

Source:Democratic Marxist– Communists vs Lady Conservative Margaret Thatcher. Source:The New Democrat “Classical Liberalism and Fascism” From Democratic Marxist According to Wikipedia: “Fascism is a form of radical authoritarian nationalism, characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition and control of industry … Continue reading

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The Bully Pulpit: JR Benjamin- Gore Vidal: ‘Rioting in Understatement’

“The two parties, which are really one party, cannot be put to use. They are the country’s ownership made carnival. Can the united action of individual citizens regain some control over government? I think so. But it won’t be easy, … Continue reading

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Constitution Daily: ‘Looking Back: George Carlin & The U.S. Supreme Court’

Source:National Constitutional Center– the great comedian George Carlin. Source:The Daily Review “On July 3, 1978, the Supreme Court issued its historic verdict in the George Carlin “seven dirty words” case, a decision that still holds sway over the use of … Continue reading

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Learn Liberty: The Rubin Report- Dave Rubin Interviewing Dan Carlin: We’re All Liberals and Radicals

Source:The New Democrat I agree with Dave Rubin and Dan Carlin on at least one thing here about political labels having lost their meanings and I would argue true meanings. I’m a Liberal because I believe in liberal democracy and … Continue reading

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The Independent Institute: Kyle Swan- Private Property Rights

Source:The New Democrat Libertarian Economist Walter Williams once said something that I actually agree with. He was talking about property rights and extended them to one’s self and one’s body. That the individual has complete control of their own body … Continue reading

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Foreign Policy: Daren Acemoglu & Simon Johnson: It’s Time To Found a New Republic

Source:Foreign Policy I read this article called It’s Time To Found a New Republic from Daren Acemoglu and Simon Johnson over at Foreign Policy Magazine. And it wasn’t just the title of the article that caught my attention. It’s Time … Continue reading

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