Monthly Archives: July 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 7-31-2007

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Giuliani Exaggerating Again – It is Rudy Giuliani’s favorite boast on the presidential campaign trail: “I cut taxes 23 times” as mayor of New York, he says, a claim inevitably met by applause. The impressive-sounding stat stars in radio ads … Continue reading →

  • Recent NPR Story: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12418115" target="_blank" title="Baghdadis still only get an hour of power a day. ">Iraqi Power Plant: Overdue, Over Budget</a>
  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=323" target="_blank" title="Single-Party Systems - Common Goals For Authoritarians and Osama bin Laden">The Republican Plan for Permanent Control of U.S.</a>
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Bad Deeds for 7-30-2007

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Jim Vogas

New US Database on Air Travelers Will Record Private Information Such as Political Opinions – In addition to data such as name, address, flight itineraries, and credit card information, the United States will now database more intimate details about passengers … Continue reading →

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Single-Party Systems – Common Goals For Authoritarians and Osama bin Laden

Posted on July 28, 2007 by Andy Hailey

The Republican Plan for Permanent Control of U.S. Karl Rove, the Authoritarian’s Architect, has already brought the authoritarian single-party state to Texas. He has also brought the national Republican Party and its authoritarian membership very close to the same goal. … Continue reading →

  • Supporting Audio Report: <a href="http://www.archive.org/details/71907ThomHartmannInterviewsPaulCraigRoberts" target="_blank" title="Air America">Audio Interview of Dr. Paul Roberts on The Authoritarian's Architect's recovery plan</a>, <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/history/document/rams/document.ram" target="_blank" title="BBC Audio on an article published in November 1934 in the New York Times">Planned coup in the USA in 1933 by a group of right-wing American businessmen</a>
  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=134" target="_blank" title="Did the 2006 election get their attention?">Don’t Let The Authoritarians Distract You - They Still Want a Single-Party State and all it’s trappings</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=90" target="_blank" title="How much more of this abuse can our system of government take?">Unitary Presidency, Dysfunctional Congress and Judicial Petitions - Is It to Late to Stop the Redacting of the Constitution?</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://progressive.org/mag_wx051807" target="_blank" title="The President shall lead the activities of the Federal Government for ensuring constitutional government.">Bush Anoints Himself as the Insurer of Constitutional Government in Emergency</a>, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-l-borosage/bin-ladens-new-weapon-of_b_153216.html" target="_blank" title="If bin Laden were smart, he'd disband his terrorist cells, and instead buy ad time on radio and TV stations.">Bin Laden's New Weapon of Mass Destruction</a>
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Bad Deeds for 7-27-2007

Posted on July 27, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Newly Obtained Emails Reveal Republican Party ’04 Vote Suppression Scheme – Previously undisclosed documents detail how Republican operatives, with the knowledge of several White House officials, engaged in an illegal, racially-motivated effort to suppress tens of thousands of votes during … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 7-26-2007

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Tom Delay: “We have to be connected to Israel to enjoy the second coming.” – In an interview, Tom Delay, when asked how much the “Second Coming” plays into his support for Israel, says, “obviously, it’s what I live for, … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 7-25-2007

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Gonzales Can’t Explain Why He Granted Authority to Cheney and His Chief of Staff and Counsel to Intervene in Justice Probes – Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) questioned the Attorney General about the independence of the Justice Department and communications with … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 7-24-2007

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Alberto Gonzales Contradicts Prior Statements, Confirms Existence Of Other Spying Programs More questioning on the Ashcroft visit Karl Rove and White House Aides Gave Political Briefings to Diplomats – White House aides have conducted at least half a dozen political … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 7-23-2007

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Jim Vogas

It’s Time! Because One Million Americans Have Said So in Writing Member of House Homeland Security Committee Denied Access To Portions Of Presidential Directive About How Government Will Be Run After a Significant Terrorist Attack – What are they hiding? … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 7-20-2007

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Republicans Attempt to Attach an Anti-Fairness Doctrine Amendment to Education Legislation – Senate Democrats last night beat back a Republican attempt to attach an anti-Fairness Doctrine amendment to education legislation. The doctrine, a former requirement that broadcasters present opposing points … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 7-19-2007

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Bush Administration Now Says They Can Block Your Bank Account – President Bush unveiled a new executive order that allows the administration to block bank accounts and any other financial assets that might be found in this country belonging to … Continue reading →

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