Monthly Archives: May 2006

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.

 

2006 Tax Cuts – What Did the Christianists Get for Their Support of the GOP?

Posted on May 31, 2006 by Andy Hailey

On March 17, 2006, “The Decider” (President Bush II) signed a $70,000,000,000 (billion) tax cut passed by “The Follower” (Congress), which is trying to find another $23 billion for us – well some of us anyway. The table below, which … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://marketplace.publicradio.org/shows/2006/05/17/PM200605176.html" target="_blank" title="Robert Reich, Commentator and former Labor Secretary, wonders why we keep cutting taxes when we're spending so much money">Marketplace: <i>Another</i> tax cut for the rich? </a>
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Failed Single Party Nations of the Past – Where Are We Going Now?

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Andy Hailey

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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May 2006, WAWG Index – Down 26%

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In this eighth survey of the web, the WAWG index group average was down by 26 percent from April 2006. Of the fourteen items tracked, all 14 were down. The cumulative change for the index is still up 26 percent. … Continue reading →

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Christian is to “Christianist” as Muslim is to Islamist – Religious Believers vs Religious Political Ideologues

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Islamists and “Christianists” are a minority in their respective religions and use their religion to promote a political ideology.  (Revised 2/19/2023 to add new links while keeping the original broken links and title references.) In an Andrew Sullivan article, Mr … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5380568" target="_blank" title="Omar Berdouni plays hijacker Ahmed Al Haznawi in Paul Greengrass' movie United 93.">Playing a Despised Terrorist: 'United 93'</a>
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Hijacking a Religion – Not Unique to Islamic Terrorists

Posted on May 14, 2006 by Andy Hailey

The institutional Jesus of the Republicans has no similarity to the Gospel figure. Neither will any institutional Jesus of the Democrats.
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Ann Coulter – Extremist/Hate-Monger or A Felon To Be?

Posted on May 12, 2006 by Andy Hailey

According to THE BRAD BLOG “Republican extremist/hate-monger, Ann Coulter may be on the verge of being tossed from the Voter Rolls in Palm Beach County, Florida.” The Brad Blog also reported: Coulter, who appears to have committed a third-degree felony … Continue reading →

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How Much of the Ray McGovern/Don Rumsfeld Exchange Have You Seen, Heard or Read?

Posted on May 6, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Probably very little. In searching the internet I have only found details on blogs. I couldn’t even find Ray McGovern in the recent NPR archives! Why is the media, like the AP, only covering the surface of this story? Why … Continue reading →

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Oil Profits – Can’t Someone Else Pay for Them?

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Every time the issue of oil profits makes the news or is part of a nearby conversation, I wonder why we only get upset with big oil? Why don’t we rant and rave about others who make fast growing profits … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5367096" target="_blank" title="With a gallon of gasoline costing $3 in much of America, many consumers wonder how the price is broken down, from oil fields, refineries, suppliers and the pump.">Fuming Over Gas: Where the Pennies Go</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5366660" target="_blank" title="On Tuesday, President Bush announced a four-point plan to lower the cost of a fill-up. Guests discuss how gas prices are determined.">Paying for it at the Pump: Deconstructing Gas Prices</a>
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