Monthly Archives: August 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 8-30-2007

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Rewritten surveillance law passed by Congress could give Bush more power for domestic wiretaps – The recently passed law which allows President Bush to continue wiretapping Americans’ telephone calls overseas may allow for domestic spying as well. A recently-acquired Congressional … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 8-29-2007

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Computer Programmer Asked by Republican Congressman to Create a Vote-Rigging Program Just before the 2000 Election in Florida – Computer Programmer Clint Curtis was asked by Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) to create a touch-screen vote-rigging prototype program, just months prior … Continue reading →

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Authoritarians Identify Enemies/Scapegoats to Unify Their Followers

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Andy Hailey

The following was distributed by Andy Shanks on August 27, 2007, and is published here with his permission: “We’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas,” Natalie Mains of the Dixie Chicks.  What followed was a … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 8-28-2007

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Jim Vogas

President Bush Says Alberto Gonzales’ Problems Were Caused by the Democratic Congress. However, the links below dispute these claims. – It was Alberto Gonzales, not Congress, who fired attorneys for political reasons. – It was Alberto Gonzales, not Congress, who … Continue reading →

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The Authoritarian’s Plan for Controlling the Middle East and Its Oil Resources – Is War with Iran Next?

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Andy Hailey

In September of 2006, Col. Sam Gardiner discusses U. S. covert operatives in Iran. Was this plan set up a long time ago? War With Iran Has Started (CNN) On January 25, 2007, Wayne White and Pat Buchanan discuss plans … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 8-24-2007

Posted on August 24, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Republican Lobbying Firm Working to Undermine Iraqi Prime Minister – A powerhouse Republican lobbying firm with close ties to the White House has begun a public campaign to undermine the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. A senior Bush … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 8-21-2007

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Republican Administration Slashes Health Plan, Leaves Children Behind – In another not so surprising move, the Bush administration has made a decision that would limit the health care coverage of thousands of children in middle-income families. On Friday, a letter … Continue reading →

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August 2007, WAWG Index – Down 19%

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Month to Month Change In this twenty-second survey of the web, The WAWG Index monthly average was down by 19.2 percent from July 2007. Of the fourteen categories tracked, 13 were down and only 1 was up. The largest decrease … Continue reading →

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The Authoritarian’s Army – Two Steps Closer To A Coup In America?

Posted on August 18, 2007 by Andy Hailey

THE END OF POSSE COMITATUS: As reported last October by Major Danby in Daily Kos, the rubber stamp 109th Congress gave President Bush the power to: – involuntarily take National Guard troops from State A and – require them to … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Site: <a href="http://www.militaryreligiousfreedom.org/Media_video/cnn_Aug/index.html" target="_blank" title="Slow loading video">Evangelicals In Charge of Our Military?</a>
  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=76" target="_blank" title="The distinction made is between those who sincerely hold to an ancient faith, and those who are deploying that faith as a political weapon">Christian is to “Christianist” as Muslim is to Islamist - Religious Believers vs Religious Political Ideologues</a>
  • Supporting Video: <a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=628728631767818729&q=FDR&hl=en" target="_blank" title="The History Channel video">The Plot to Overthrow FDR</a>
  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.claytoncramer.com/amcoup.html" target="_blank" title="This appears pretty much the way it did in the November, 1995 History Today">An American Coup d'État?</a>, <a href="http://www.truth-out.org/aftermath-jesus-loves-nukes-scandal/1316010154" target="_blank" title="Schwartz said commanders and supervisors, 'must avoid the actual or apparent use of their position to promote their personal religious beliefs to their subordinates or to extend preferential treatment for any religion.'">Top Air Force Official Issues Religious Neutrality Policy</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.consortiumnews.com/2007/092607a.html" target="_blank" title="Daniel Ellsberg offers insights into the looming war with Iran and the loss of liberty in the United States">A Coup Has Occurred</a>
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Has Our Congress Done Its Job – A Letter to My Senator

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Thank you for your reply email dated 8/16/07. Below I quote some of your reply followed by my concerns. “I support the President in his efforts to strengthen domestic and international security, …” I, like the … Continue reading →

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