Monthly Archives: June 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.

 

Fighting Terrorists – Stay The Course, Cut and Run, Or?

Posted on June 28, 2006 by Andy Hailey

On June 13, 2006, during a surprise visit to the troops in Iraq, The Decider, President Bush, stated, “We will stay on the offensive against the terrorists, fighting them abroad so we do not have to face them here at … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5514022" target="_blank" title="And so as long as you can call it stand-up-stand-down, you don't have to call it cut-and-run.">Issue Shorthand: A Case of Name It and Flame It</a>
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Not Ready for a Hybrid, Can’t Afford Solar Collectors? – Try Making a Tax Deductible Contribution

Posted on June 25, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Driving your car, air-conditioning your home, eating, traveling by commercial air and recycling all affect the amount of CO2 released into our atmosphere. Take The Carbon Quiz to see what your CO2 contirbution is. Then, if your concerned, visit one … Continue reading →

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June 2006, WAWG Index – Up Almost 16%

Posted on June 17, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In this ninth survey of the web, the WAWG index group average was up by 15.6 percent from May 2006. This made up for a little over half May’s drop of 26 percent. Of the fourteen items tracked, 12 were … Continue reading →

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The Delay Principle – Tax Cuts Outrank National Security

Posted on June 12, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Near the beginning of the Iraq war, Tom Delay made this statement, “Nothing is more important in the face of war than cutting taxes.” In May of 2003, Bob Burnett of Alternet provided some context for the statement (bold added): … Continue reading →

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2006 Tax Cut Update – Evangelical Losses Even Larger

Posted on June 10, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In a previous article based on a 1996 study by Pew Research, I stated, “In conclusion, the white evangelical Protestants get little return from the party they support. Money may not be what they are looking for, but mixing religion … Continue reading →

  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.ctj.org/html/gwb0602.htm" target="_blank" title="A new study released today by Citizens for Tax Justice and the Children’s Defense Fund">Year-by-Year Analysis of the Bush Tax Cuts Shows Growing Tilt to the Very Rich</a>, <a href="http://www.cbpp.org/9-27-06tax.htm" target="_blank" title="We address some of the myths heard most frequently in recent tax-cut debates">TAX CUTS: MYTHS AND REALITIES</a>
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Bush “Pioneer” from Ohio Pleads Guilty To Avoid Trial and Questions That Could Embarrass The Decider

Posted on June 3, 2006 by Andy Hailey

After pleading guilty to avoid trial and get a lesser sentence, Tom Noe is now facing 24 to 30 months in prison and a hefty fine. He has gone from leading the Bush reelection effort in NW Ohio and becoming … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4984210" target="_blank" title="Gov. Bob Taft has pleaded guilty to four misdemeanor ethics charges.">Scandals Damage GOP Candidates in Ohio</a>
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