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.

 

Remember the Troops? Is That All We Should Be Doing?

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Andy Hailey

I recently received one of those emails encouraging me to view a YouTube video with lots of photos of our courageous men and women in uniform.   We need to do more than remember the troops and their significant sacrifices. … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 1-18-2008

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Jim Vogas

Mitch McConnell Calls Himself an Environmental Leader While Helping Oil and Gas Companies Generate Dirty Energy – Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has received more than half a million dollars in campaign contributions from the oil and gas lobbyists who … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for: 1-17-2008

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Jim Vogas

Charity Paid US Commander $100,000 While Cutting Wounded Veterans Budget – A charity that has been accused of ripping off veterans — and donors — paid a former commander of the United States Armed Forces to endorse it, before he … Continue reading →

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Terrorist or Fearful Citizen – Who Has The Advantage?

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Andy Hailey

This country has survived times far more difficult than what we’ve suffered in the early years of this new century. Yes, terrorists have killed our citizens in a very dramatic and traumatic manner. However, this new crisis pales compared to … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=380" target="_blank" title="Ever since we were attacked in 2001, we have been manipulated with the fear card. ">Terrorist or Thief - Which Should We Fear Most?</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cenk-uygur/the-islamofascists-would-_b_70849.html?load=1&page=2" target="_blank" title="There are three reasons why Cenk Uygur is not scared of the Islamofascists">The Islamofascists Would Kill Me First</a>
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Senator Kay Bailey-Hutchison – CEOs Are Her Real Concern

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Andy Hailey

In Congress is drilling a dry hole, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison tries to scare us into supporting the poor abused CEOs of the oil industry. I couldn’t resist. I had to send her the following message via her web site. … Continue reading →

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Terrorist or Thief – Which Should We Fear Most?

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Fear mongering, along with “noble lies,” addressed elsewhere in this blog, are major components in the authoritarian’s tyrannical toolbox. Ever since we were attacked in 2001, we have been manipulated with the fear card. Any time the Administration wants us … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=172" target="_blank" title="Who is responsible for taking our liberties from us">230 Years of Fascination with Liberty - Are We About to Lose Her?</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=99" target="_blank" title="You call this a war?">War(?) On Terror - No, Only An Excuse to Break the Law and Lower Our High Standards</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=98" target="_blank" title="Are you tired of being scared? Maybe a little perspective would help?">Keeping Fear of Terrorism in Perspective - And Putting Reasoning Back Into Our Decision Making Processes</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cenk-uygur/the-islamofascists-would-_b_70849.html?load=1&page=2" target="_blank" title="There are three reasons why Cenk Uygur is not scared of the Islamofascists">The Islamofascists Would Kill Me First</a>
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AS A NATION – WE HAVE SUNK SO LOW

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Below is a message I sent to Congressman Nick Lampson and it includes a message I sent to Congressman Ron Paul: I’m surrounded by your district, but I contributed to your run against the worst Congressman ever and have attended … Continue reading →

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Has Our Congress Done Its Job – A Letter to My Senator

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Thank you for your reply email dated 8/16/07. Below I quote some of your reply followed by my concerns. “I support the President in his efforts to strengthen domestic and international security, …” I, like the … Continue reading →

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Spare the Dead Lines – Spoil The Iraq Government

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Andy Hailey

I’ve contended for some years now that there was the potential that the Iraqi’s may not have all the resources needed to make any form of stable government work. This is espicially true since those with the most to offer … Continue reading →

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Beyond Nine-Eleven – Enabling My Evolving Hopes

Posted on April 7, 2007 by Andy Hailey

I started writing this in late 2001 and have not revisited if for quite some time. I’m posting it with some 2007 updates and have added guidelines on how to enable these hopes. May our leaders use all sources of … Continue reading →

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