Category Archives: Andy’s Other Thoughts

For those topics that pique my interest but dont’t fit the Single-party State categories.

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.

 

I guess the only thing left to do IS VOTE.

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Andy Hailey

– First they came for the unions, but I didn’t vote. – Then they diverted pay raises for my increased productivity to corp profit and my spouse went to work to help pay the mortgage, but we still didn’t vote. … Continue reading →

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Amerian Wariors Proliferate War Mentality Across America, Atlantic Ocean Warms, Fracking Protest

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Andy Hailey

Suggested Reading for Week Ending 8/24 A Former Marine Explains All the Weapons of War Being Used by Police in Ferguson One small way to measure the police violence against black people in Ferguson is to attend to its details. … Continue reading →

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Success of 50 Years Of Fighting to End Poverty Minimized by 30 Years of Neoliberal Economics, But …

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Andy Hailey

… social change is happening and growing inequality is the great enabler. Relative to Bill Moyer’s 8 stages of successful social change and postings in Popular Resistance, we are in Stage 6, “Majority Public Support.” According to the review of … Continue reading →

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Move the “Center” Back to the Left – Where America Is

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Andy Hailey

The following is a slightly longer version of my letter to The White House. Mr. President, I’ll be 65 in a few days. I’ve seen and experienced parts of America’s history which you may have only read about. Also since … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=7253" title="We need two parties more alike, centrist, but with Democrats who can talk their progressive values" target="_blank">Our Two Major Political Parties – The Illusion and Realities of Their Essences</a>
  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.juancole.com/2012/12/america-is-officially-a-center-left-country-young-turks.html" title="The opinion polls show the country trending significantly leftward" target="_blank">America is officially a Center-Left Country (Young Turks)</a>
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In Support of Mayors Against Illegal Guns – Stop Domestic Terrorism

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Andy Hailey

Americans are more likely to be killed by domestic terrorists with guns than international terrorists with bombs. When will we redirect our national resources to reflect this higher threat to American lives? Sign the petition … Also, here’s my message … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="docs/MASmith34-3.pdfhttps://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=4641" target="_blank" title="Individual actions result from the influences of many factors.">Violence Against Americans by Americans – Individual Action Is Only Part of the Story</a>
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Chief Justice Roberts Affordable Care Act (ACA) decision: Winning Battle – Losing the War?

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Andy Hailey

Based on comments made by Thom Hartmann last week, Roberts has handed the extreme right another rallying cause. Just like Roe v Wade, this decision will be used for decades to rally the right-wing authoritarian base. It will inspire ALEC … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/george-lakoff/roberts-decision_b_1642730.html?utm_source=Alert-blogger&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Email%2BNotifications" target="_blank" title="What Else Hath Roberts Wrought?">Beware of Conservative Metaphors Enabled by Roberts Decision</a>, <a href="http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/10164-the-jury-is-still-out-on-chief-justice-roberts" target="_blank" title="The Jury Is Still Out on Chief Justice Roberts" rel="nofollow">Civil rights may be at risk now?</a>
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War on Deficit/Debt – Sharing the Pain

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Andy Hailey

If we are going to be forced to deal with the deficit/debt and ignore the economy and jobs, then getting the deficit/debt under control must be shared by all. Everyone must sacrifice, but some more than others. It must be … Continue reading →

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The Lipstick Applied by the White House is not Making this Pig Pretty

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Andy Hailey

The following are my two rants sent to the White House on their tax break stimulus package. To Anyone who cares: I’ve watched the White Board video to explain the infamous tax break agreement and I’m not convinced. Something about … Continue reading →

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As a Texan, Im Ashamed of Congressman Joe Barton

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Andy Hailey

Mr. Barton, You’re ashamed of BP suffering through a meeting with the President and having to honor their promise to pay “all legitimate claims?” As a homegrown Texan, I’m ashamed of your apology to BP. What could have made you … Continue reading →

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Lois B. Hailey, WWII Pilot and Teacher – She Will Be Missed by So Many

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Andy Hailey

  Lois “Brooksie” Hailey 1/18/1915 to 4/24/2010 Lois Brooks Hailey, 95, passed away April 24, 2010 at her son’s home in Friendswood, Texas. She was born on January 18, 1915, in the house where she would grow up in Reno, … Continue reading →

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