Monthly Archives: January 2007

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.

 

Bad Deeds for 1-17-07

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Jim Vogas

White House Purging Ranks of US Attorneys; Replacements to Skip Confirmation – The Bush administration is quietly replacing as many as ten Senate-confirmed U.S. attorneys. Some of the attorneys which are being replaced are involved in ongoing corruption investigations into … Continue reading →

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The Authoritarian Enemy List is Expanded by Bush Appointee to Include Detainee Lawyers – How Will Bush Respond?

Posted on January 13, 2007 by Andy Hailey

As I said in Failed Single Party Nations of the Past – Where Are We Going Now?, when I was summarizing what contributed to WWII, “Anxieties over social and economic issues are broadcast, exploited and focused on an enemy and … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.federalnewsradio.com/emedia/59677.wma" target="_blank" title="Unprompted, he adds law firms to our list of enemies">Stimson inteview on Federal News Radio</a>, <a href="http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/opinion/16497406.htm" target="_blank" title="From Fort Worth Star-Telegram">A foundational principle</a>
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The Costs of National Security – $333 on Iraq for Every $1 on Homeland Security, How Safe is This?

Posted on January 11, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Now that we have the President’s latest ideas for victory in Iraq and fighting the terrorists overseas so we don’t have to fight them here, it’s time to look at their plan for protecting us at home. Are we open … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1168366069190.shtm" target="_blank" title="DHS Announces $445 Million to Secure Critical Infrastructure">2007 Critical Infrastructure Budget Increased by 12%</a>
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Bad Deeds for 1-5-07

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Jim Vogas

What a difference two years (and an election) makes! Some Republicans are complaining about the way the new Congress has started. Ask them if they remember this news story from two years ago: (01-05-2005) 04:00 PST Washington — The 109th … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 1-4-07

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Bush pushes the envelope on spying on your mail – President Bush has quietly claimed sweeping new powers to open Americans’ mail without a judge’s warrant. The President asserted his new authority when he signed a postal reform bill into … Continue reading →

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2006 Election – Evangelicals Still Strong Backers of Republican Party

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Right-wing authoritarian (RWA) followers are still supporting their favorite party just as their social dominator leaders, or the neocons, are. The following was compiled for a review by Pew Research to show a trend toward Democrats in the last three … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://pewresearch.org/reports/?ReportID=79" target="_blank" title="Pew Research poll results, January 16, 2007">New Poll Finds Surging GOP Support for a Troop Surge</a>
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Bad Deeds for 1-3-07

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Jim Vogas

More About Republican Congressman Virgil Goode’s Anti-Muslim Remarks – Republican congressman Virgil Goode recently claimed that incoming Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison’s decision to be sworn in with a Koran amounted to an assault on American values, and called Ellison’s election … Continue reading →

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