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.

 

Employee Free Choice Act – Ron Paul and I Disagree

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Andy Hailey

In late March, I received the following response from Congressman Ron Paul to my request to support the EFCA: Dear Mr. Hailey: Thank you for contacting my office regarding my position on collective bargaining. Please be assured, I do support … Continue reading →

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Employee Free Choice Act – Shifting the Balance of Power, Just a Little

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Andy Hailey

In 1983, two groups of aerospace employees had just had their benefits reduced and were told about it after the fact and in a very cavalier manner by senior management. Soon after, salt was rubbed into the wound when the … Continue reading →

  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.seiu.org/2009/02/many-many-economists-we-like-what-the-employee-free-choice-act-does.php" target="_blank" title="It will help restore broadly-shared prosperity and end the growing inequality">Many, Many Economists: We Like What the Employee Free Choice Act Does </a>, <a href="http://epi.3cdn.net/86c7a36112348f4103_dgm6bhgpf.pdf" target="_blank" title="The worst crime against working people is a company which fails to operate at a profit.">Unionization Has No Causal Effect on Firm Closures</a>
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Stop Enabling The War Frame – We Need to Think in Terms of Occupation and Beyond Just a Military Solution

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Andy Hailey

The following was originally posted on The Citizens Briefing Book: Our nation is not at war with the nation of Iraq. Referring to the Iraq War is absurd! Our nation is not at war with the nation of Afghanistan. We … Continue reading →

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Dear Conservative Without a Conscience – A Post Inauguration Letter

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Andy Hailey

Your conservative worldview has held sway for many years. Your conservative cognitive policy has changed the minds of many and perpetuated many unfortunate ideas, values and principles. But we the people have started to recognize what has happened, what has … Continue reading →

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Please Support Sound Science in the Texas Classroom

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Andy Hailey

Jim normally provides the postings under Bad Deeds. Now, however, he is trying to prevent future bad deeds from the Texas State Board of Education: Would you like to be part of a statewide grassroots network of mainstream Texans who … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=885" target="_blank" title="It was demeaning, degrading and demoralizing">State Board of Education Member Bullies Teachers and Other Board Members</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=913" target="_blank" title="Bradley has alienated even his fellow Republicans with his extremist views">Secretary of State Asked To Declare Candidate Ineligible</a>
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“You’re On Your Own” with John and Sarah

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Andy Hailey

Senator Obama made the following during his acceptance speech on August 28, 2008: For over two decades, he’s [John McCain] subscribed to that old, discredited Republican philosophy – give more and more to those with the most and hope that … Continue reading →

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Secretary of State Asked To Declare Candidate Ineligible

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Andy Hailey

The following was provided by: Mary Vogas Volunteer for the Ewing Campaign 281-482-5423 or 281-250-8204 Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade has been asked to declare long-time State Board of Education member David Bradley ineligible to serve on the Board … Continue reading →

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Hate Can Divide Us – We Must Unite Against A Common Enemy

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Andy Hailey

Labels divide us and some of our fellow Americans are unknowingly using them to help bin Laden implement his plan to destroy us. At the start of this conflict, bin Laden committed a horrendous crimial act and murdered almost 3,000 … Continue reading →

  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/22/al-qaeda-supporters-endor_n_136779.html" target="_blank" title="Al-Qaida then will succeed in exhausting America ...">Al-Qaeda Supporters Endorse McCain</a>
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State Board of Education Member Bullies Teachers and Other Board Members

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Andy Hailey

The most important race in Texas for our students’ education is in State Board of Education District 7 between David Bradley and Laura Ewing. David Bradley is the incumbent. Mr. Bradley is in insurance for a business while Ewing is … Continue reading →

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I’m So Close to My Goal – Please Help Me by October 24, 2008

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Andy Hailey

I’m only $130.00 away from my Grassroots Finance Committee commitment to Senator Obama’s presidential campaign. Since, I’m matching contributions dollar-for-dollar, I only need contributions totaling $65.00. Please watch the videos below and consider making a small contribution toward that $65.00. … Continue reading →

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