Tag Archives: President Barack Obama

The Economist: Inequality in America: How to be a True Progressive

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Erik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  I’ve mentioned before that I do not qualify as a Progressive, at least from today’s popular definition of it, someone who believes in using government to make society better and fairer with new government social programs that … Continue reading →

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VOA News: Luis Ramirez: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Plans Biggest Army Cuts Since World War II

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Erik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  Secretary Hagel’s proposed cuts in the defense budget address activities that the United States can no longer afford and no longer needs to be doing. This is not about making the United States weaker when it comes … Continue reading →

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The New America Foundation: Elliot Schreur: Asset Building, President Obama’s Myra Program

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Erik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  When President Obama announced his MyRa program and expanding retirement savings in the State of the Union last week, he was talking about encouraging people to save for retirement. Which is something that we should be doing … Continue reading →

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The New York Times: Opinion- David Brooks- The Opportunity Coalition

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Derik Schneider

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat I like where David Brooks went with his column today and what I like most about being a blogger, the ability to read so much in one day and then be … Continue reading →

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The Washington Post: Robert J. Samuelson: The Debate That Wasn’t

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Erik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  I agree with Robert Samuelson that Washington really hasn’t been debating the size of government. But avoiding tough decisions and when they find things they actually want to do that is both parties they either borrow the … Continue reading →

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Thom Hartmann: Video: President Obama’s 2013 State of The Union: A Report Card

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Derik Schneider

. This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in his first speech in the 111th Congress back in 2009, laid out the Senate Republican strategy at least if not the Congressional … Continue reading →

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You Hot News: Full Speech: Republican Address to The Nation 2014: U.S. House GOP Chairman Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Rik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  This is what Cathy McMorris Rodgers should’ve of said tonight “Good evening, I’m Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington State and I represent Eastern Washington. I’m Chairman of the House Republican Conference and tonight I have … Continue reading →

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The White House: The 2014 State of The Union Address

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Erik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  I thought President Obama gave a very good speech tonight that the American people probably enjoyed hearing. Even if it is the smallest audience to listen to one of his State of the Union’s. But I’m … Continue reading →

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VOA News: Thomas Mann: President Obama to Urge Action on The Economy in State of The Union Speech

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Erik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  “It’s The Economy Stupid!” President Obama should spend eighty to ninety percent of the State of the Union speech on the economy and this is what Democrats would do to jumpstart economic and job growth that … Continue reading →

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The Young Turks: ‘Is President Obama Right About Marijuana?’

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Erik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat Keep in mind this is coming from one of the safest politicians at least in modern American political history. Who is well-known for looking at all sides and considering all opinions before making a final decision. … Continue reading →

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