Monthly Archives: August 2008

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 8-30-2008: Special “The Media Helps Spread Lies” Edition

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Jim Vogas

  On Fox & Friends, Millionaire Donald Trump Falsely Claimed That Obama Plans to Have “Everybody … Pay Double and Triple the Taxes” – During an appearance on Fox & Friends, Donald Trump claimed, “The worst thing that can happen … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 8-29-2008

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Jim Vogas

McCain Decides to Continue the Bush Legacy of Destructive Environmental Policies – Senator John McCain just announced his choice for running mate: Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska. The following is a statement by Rodger Schlickeisen, president of Defenders of Wildlife … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 8-28-2008

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Jim Vogas

Fox News Cuts Democratic Keynote After Two Minutes; Switches to Anti-Obama Coverage – In its August 26 coverage of the second night of the Democratic National Convention, Fox News aired just over two minutes of former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner’s … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 8-22-2008

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Jim Vogas

The McCains Lied Repeatedly About Their Baby Adoption Story, Then Changed It Just Before the 2008 Campaign Began – As was pointed out Wednesday by the Christian Science Monitor, the McCain campaign was called out for lying about the purported … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 8-21-2008

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Jim Vogas

McCain to Mom of Veteran: I Don’t Disagree With Reenacting the Military Draft – An audience member at a McCain town hall meeting in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Wednesday said, “If we don’t reenact the draft, I don’t think … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 8-20-2008

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Jim Vogas

Texas Board of Education Under Control of a Rogue Faction With a Specific Agenda – Recent actions have landed Texas State Board of Education Chairman Don McLeroy and an eight-member faction under legislative scrutiny. At first glance, their misdeeds seem … Continue reading →

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Retraction

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Andy Shanks

I’ve said that there isn’t anything we can do to bring gasoline prices down in the near future.  I was wrong.   According to the Washington Post a few oil traders controlled 81% of the oil futures market driving prices … Continue reading →

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Want a Free Harley? Just Sign The Unitary Pledge of Allegiance

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Andy Hailey

Warning: The following is a fantasy about what could still be …. Executive privilege is a key tool of the unitary president. If we would just formally legalize “executive privilege” and unitary leadership for all levels of government, life would … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://civilliberty.about.com/od/waronterror/p/imperial101.htm" target="_blank" title="The view that the President holds total control over the executive branch is called the unitary executive theory.">Imperial Presidency 101 - Unitary Executive Theory and the Imperial Presidency</a>, <a href="http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/07/17/taking-executive-privilege-to-comical-depths/" target="_blank" title="The Bush gang plays by its own rules — the ones they make up as they go along.">Taking ‘executive privilege’ to comical depths</a>, <a href="http://www.fas.org/sgp/news/2004/01/clark011604.html" target="_blank" title="George W. Bush has created a government of the special interests, for the special interests, and by the special interests.">GENERAL WESLEY K. CLARK REMARKS ON OPEN GOVERNMENT</a>
  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/15/AR2008081503497.html?hpid=topnews" target="_blank" title="The recent moves continue a steady expansion of the intelligence role of U.S. law enforcement, breaking down a wall erected after congressional hearings in 1976 to rein in such activity.">Bush Justice Department Extending Reach of Unitary Executive to Local Police</a>
  • Recent NPR Story: <a href="http://wamu.org/programs/dr/10/02/04.php#29448" target="_blank" title="The Birth of the Unitary Executive">Bomb Power: The Modern Presidency and the National Security State</a>
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Bad Deeds for 8-13-2008

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Jim Vogas

  Sucker Fish Go to Aquarium to See Bottom-Feeder – Last night at the Aquarium Restaurant, Karl Rove was the guest of honor at a fundraiser for State Rep. John Davis (R-Clear Lake). (Who would pay to see Karl Rove … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 8/1/2008

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Jim Vogas

US Customs Can Seize Your iPod – US customs have the power to seize your laptop or iPod when entering the country – even with no reason to do so. Although this power has been in place for a while, … Continue reading →

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