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The purpose, scope, and authors for this blog.

Tracking the Growth of American Authoritarianism

“Can There Really Be Fascist People In A Democracy?”
Libertarians are stealthily taking over America.

Since the 1971 Powell Memo, America has moved closer and closer to Fascism.

 

Where Are We Going – Trends from 1994 to 2007, Are Republicans Becoming “The Masses” Needed for a Single-party State

This is the tenth in a series about the results of the Pew Research survey, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007. The Pew Research subtitle for this survey was “Political Landscape More Favorable to Democrats.” Their survey showed … Continue reading

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Where Are We Going – Trends from 1994 to 2007, Civil Liberties, Environment and Science

Survey Results, Section 8 – OTHER ISSUES: CIVIL LIBERTIES, ENVIRONMENT & SCIENCE Summarized below are the major findings from section 8 of the Pew Research survey, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007. What are the rights of those … Continue reading

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Where Are We Going – Trends from 1994 to 2007, Business, Labor and Corporate Favorability

Survey Results, Section 7 – BUSINESS, LABOR AND CORPORATE FAVORABILITY Summarized below are the major findings from section 7 of the Pew Research survey, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007. According to the survey, ” … the idea … Continue reading

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Where Are We Going – Trends from 1994 to 2007, Government, Trust and Political Participation

Survey Results, Section 6 – GOVERNMENT, TRUST AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION Summarized below are the major findings from section 6 of the Pew Research survey, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007. Relative to the public’s satisfaction with their government, … Continue reading

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Where Are We Going – Trends from 1994 to 2007, Social and Political Attitudes About Race

Survey Results, Section 5 – SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ATTITUDES ABOUT RACE Summarized below are some findings from section 5 of the Pew Research survey, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007. The survey stated, “Seven-in-ten Americans say they favor … Continue reading

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Where Are We Going – Trends from 1994 to 2007, Religious and Social Issues

Survey Results, Section 4 – RELIGION AND SOCIAL ISSUES The Pew Research survey, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007, states, “About eight-in-ten Americans say they have no doubt that God exists, that prayer is an important part of … Continue reading

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Where Are We Going – Trends from 1994 to 2007, Foreign Policy, Global Engagement and Patriotism

Survey Results, Section 3 – FOREIGN POLICY, GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT AND PATRIOTISM Summarized below are the major findings from section 3 of the Pew Research survey, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007. The survey stated at the start of … Continue reading

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Where Are We Going – Trends from 1994 to 2007, Success, Poverty and Government Responsibility

Survey Results, Section 2 – SUCCESS, POVERTY AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY Summarized below are the major findings from section 2 of the Pew Research survey, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007. There is a recent increase in belief that … Continue reading

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Where Are We Going – Trends from 1994 to 2007, Party Affiliation and Views of the Parties

Survey Results, Section 1 – PARTY AFFILIATION AND VIEWS OF THE PARTIES The Pew Research survey, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007, stated, “While public perceptions of the Republican Party have tumbled, evaluations of the Democratic Party have … Continue reading

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Where Are We Going – Trends from 1994 to 2007, Introduction

In 1994, the Republicans and double high authoritarian Newt Gingrich, took control of the U.S. Congress. In 2007, the Democrats took back control. What has changed besides voter preferences for government leaders? Presented here and in 8 other postings are … Continue reading

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Failed Single Party Nations of the Past – Where Are We Going Now?

Here is a look back at what contributed to WWII. Could it happen here? Nations run by a single party (political, army or dictatorship) tend to become intensely nationalistic, racist, militaristic and imperialistic. They are supported by the ‘masses’ but … Continue reading

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Introduction

This blog attempts to track a set of 14 characteristics (categories) that are applicable to political/economic systems of a given nation.   These characteristics are Religion and state separation Power of corporations protected, Rampant cronyism and corruption, Disdain and suppression … Continue reading

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Andy – Admin/Author

Andy is educated and trained as an engineer.   He grew up as a republican in the 60’s.   Back then, the Democrats controlled Texas.   Now the Republicans control all branches of Texas government.   As the power has … Continue reading

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The WAWG Index

This index attempts to ‘measure’ the extent to which the list of 14 characteristics monitored by this blog apply to the United States over time.   The index will be determined monthly as a percent change from the previous month. … Continue reading

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