Tag Archives: United States Constitution

Salon: Opinion: Michael Burstein: “We Need a New Constitution”: What American Liberal Democracy Really Needs

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Salon: Opinion: Michael Burstein: We Need a New Constitution Michael Burstein’s amendments, or even new United States Constitution was not as radical or social democratic as I was expecting. … Continue reading

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Mal Partisan: Video: O.A.R.: Liberalism, the Philosophy of Individual Rights & Freedom

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger I’m a Liberal and when I hear the term ‘Modern Liberal’ today it makes me a little angry. Because today’s so-called ‘Modern Liberals’ would be called Socialists in any … Continue reading

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The History TV: Video: Thomas Jefferson American Republic

This post was originally posted at FRS FreeState on WordPress, September, 2013 There is a debate in the United States about what is America according to our own Constitution. Are we a republic or a democracy, the fact is we … Continue reading

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Nido History: Video: The Federalists vs. Anti-Federalist Debate

This post was originally posted a The New Democrat on Blogger I like what the guy said in the video. That we have a federalist form of government, but where the Federal Government is part of that system, but not … Continue reading

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Thom Hartmann: Video: The Great Debate About the Role of Government: Thom Hartmann vs. Michael Medved

This post was originally posted at FRS FreeStates on WordPress, May, 2013 I think both Thom Hartmann and Michael Medved hit it on the head in their opening statements and perhaps the first and last times they’ll agree on anything … Continue reading

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Keith Hughes: Video: US Federalism For Dummies: American Government Review

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Federalism for dummies or for people who aren’t capable of learning anything important or staying awake unless the lesson is given in an MTV like format especially in our … Continue reading

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Salon: Opinion: Michael Lind: “The South is Holding America Hostage”: The Federal Republic is Still the Best Form of American Government

This post was originally posted at FRS FreeStates on WordPress, October, 2013 Salon: Opinion: Michael Lind: The South is Holding America Hostage I seem to be writing a lot of responses lately to people who are on the lets say … Continue reading

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Washington Post: Opinion: EJ Dionne: It’s Time For Progressives to Reclaim the Constitution

Progressive Constitution? The Washington Post: It’s Time For Progressives to Reclaim the Constitution I guess it depends on what you mean by a Progressive and I would certainly include EJ Dionne as an actual Progressive. But today’s so-called Progressives seem … Continue reading

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The Atlantic: Opinion: Jonathan Rauch: The Great Secession: Balancing Religious Freedom With Tolerance in a Liberal Democracy

The Atlantic: Opinion: Jonathan Rauch: The Great Secession I’m not an Atheist or a believer, but an Agnostic who is also a Liberal Constitutionalist who believes in the United States Constitution which is what my liberalism is based on and … Continue reading

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The Washington Monthly: Opinion: Moshe Z. Marvit: A Liberal’s Call to Real Liberty

New Deal President The Washington Monthly: Opinion: Moshe Z. Marvit: a Progressive’s Call to Real Liberty So President Franklin Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms were a Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, civil liberties and Freedom from Want. Hum that is very … Continue reading

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