Monthly Archives: June 2012

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.

 

Our Empathy and Education Deficits – Nurtured by Right-wing Authoritarians, But Beatable

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Andy Hailey

The two deficits, their causes, and solutions summarized below from writings by former Senator Barack Obama and Professor Henry Giroux, author of many books including Zombie Politics and Casino Capitalism, are much more critical to America’s future than the deficit … Continue reading →

  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.cognitivepolicyworks.com/blog/2012/06/22/the-real-reason-conservatives-always-win/" target="_blank" title="When two groups compete, the one with the most social cohesion wins in the long run.">The REAL Reason Conservatives Always Win</a>
  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="http://empathiccivilization.com/" target="_blank" title="The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis">The Empathic Civilization</a>
Posted in Authoritarianism, Empathy   |   Tagged , ,   |   Leave a comment   |  

Bad Deeds for 6-22-2012

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jim Vogas

Corporations That Make Billions Refuse to Pay Houston Janitors a Living Wage – Houston janitors of the SEIU clean the offices of some of the largest corporations in America that are reaping billions in profits, yet these hard-working men and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Deeds   |   Leave a comment   |  

Bad Deeds for 6-16-2012

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jim Vogas

Republicans Pass House Bill to Allow Mass Propaganda Campaigns on American Citizens – An amendment legalizing the use of mass propaganda campaigns on American audiences has been inserted into the latest defense authorization bill — and that bill just passed … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Deeds   |   Leave a comment   |  

Why Scott Walker Won and a Book for Future Progressive Victories

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Andy Hailey

In a recent article by George Lakoff, the author explains how Republicans won the message war and confirmed Scott Walker as the governor of Wisconsin. “Where progressives argued policy — the right to collective bargaining and the importance of public … Continue reading →

Posted in Protect & Empower   |   Tagged   |   Leave a comment   |  

Bad Deeds for 6-5-2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Jim Vogas

Only 3 Out of 27 Republican Candidates for Texas Board of Education Affirm the Importance of Public Education – At least 10 out of 27 Republicans who were seeking election to the State Board of Education (SBOE), which oversees public … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Deeds   |   Leave a comment   |