Daily Archives: September 8, 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.

 

Government by the Party, for the Party, and of the Party – Part 1a, The House that Newt Built

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Andy Hailey

As I said in Failed Single Party Nations of the Past – Where Are We Going Now?, “Nations run by a single party (political, army or dictatorship) tend to become intensely nationalistic, racist, militaristic and imperialistic. They are supported by … Continue reading →

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Government by the Party, for the Party, and of the Party – Part 1b, The Double High House of Delay

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Twenty years after the Republican take over of the House, it was time for Gingrich to leave and let the next aggressive authoritarian take over and continue the transformation of the House to support a single party system. According to … Continue reading →

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Government by the Party, for the Party, and of the Party – Part 2, The Frist Mini-House Senate

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Andy Hailey

According to John Dean, the Senate “is not yet an authoritarian body,” however, “This is not to say there is no authoritarianism in the Senate.” The Republicans are anxious “to extend their power in the Senate in a fashion similar … Continue reading →

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Government by the Party, for the Party, and of the Party – Part 3, The Cheney Executive Branch

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In this fourth in a series of four, I start with a few quotes from John Dean about Dick Cheney, which John backs up with other details in his book, Conservatives without Conscience: Cheney is an authoritarian dominator. Dick Cheney … Continue reading →

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