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About Andy Hailey

Vietnam Vet, UT El Paso Grad, Retired Aerospace Engineer, former union rep, kid of a WWII WASP, Vet for Peace, universist, web admin, blogger - helping to expose America’s growing Authoritarianism. BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/the-wawg-blog.org

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.

 

283,865,610,000 Gallons of Petrol – Breaking the Addiction, Maybe, Maybe Not?

The United States consumed almost 284 billion gallons of finished petroleum products in 2005. About half, 49 percent, went to power our autos, pickups, hybrids, and SUVs. Another 22 percent, distillate fuel oil (diesel and fuel oils), went to space … Continue reading

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Fighting Terrorists – Stay The Course, Cut and Run, Or?

On June 13, 2006, during a surprise visit to the troops in Iraq, The Decider, President Bush, stated, “We will stay on the offensive against the terrorists, fighting them abroad so we do not have to face them here at … Continue reading

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Not Ready for a Hybrid, Can’t Afford Solar Collectors? – Try Making a Tax Deductible Contribution

Driving your car, air-conditioning your home, eating, traveling by commercial air and recycling all affect the amount of CO2 released into our atmosphere. Take The Carbon Quiz to see what your CO2 contirbution is. Then, if your concerned, visit one … Continue reading

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June 2006, WAWG Index – Up Almost 16%

In this ninth survey of the web, the WAWG index group average was up by 15.6 percent from May 2006. This made up for a little over half May’s drop of 26 percent. Of the fourteen items tracked, 12 were … Continue reading

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The Delay Principle – Tax Cuts Outrank National Security

Near the beginning of the Iraq war, Tom Delay made this statement, “Nothing is more important in the face of war than cutting taxes.” In May of 2003, Bob Burnett of Alternet provided some context for the statement (bold added): … Continue reading

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2006 Tax Cut Update – Evangelical Losses Even Larger

In a previous article based on a 1996 study by Pew Research, I stated, “In conclusion, the white evangelical Protestants get little return from the party they support. Money may not be what they are looking for, but mixing religion … Continue reading

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Bush “Pioneer” from Ohio Pleads Guilty To Avoid Trial and Questions That Could Embarrass The Decider

After pleading guilty to avoid trial and get a lesser sentence, Tom Noe is now facing 24 to 30 months in prison and a hefty fine. He has gone from leading the Bush reelection effort in NW Ohio and becoming … Continue reading

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2006 Tax Cuts – What Did the Christianists Get for Their Support of the GOP?

On March 17, 2006, “The Decider” (President Bush II) signed a $70,000,000,000 (billion) tax cut passed by “The Follower” (Congress), which is trying to find another $23 billion for us – well some of us anyway. The table below, which … Continue reading

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Failed Single Party Nations of the Past – Where Are We Going Now?

Here is a look back at what contributed to WWII. Could it happen here? Nations run by a single party (political, army or dictatorship) tend to become intensely nationalistic, racist, militaristic and imperialistic. They are supported by the ‘masses’ but … Continue reading

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May 2006, WAWG Index – Down 26%

In this eighth survey of the web, the WAWG index group average was down by 26 percent from April 2006. Of the fourteen items tracked, all 14 were down. The cumulative change for the index is still up 26 percent. … Continue reading

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