Category Archives: Authoritarianism

Authoritarianism describes a form of government characterized by strict obedience to the authority of the state, which often maintains and enforces social control through the use of oppressive measures. The term may also be used to describe the personality or management style of an individual or organization which seeks to dominate those within its sphere of influence and has little regard for building consensus.

Use of this category typically indicates other categories, like National Security, also apply.

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.

 

Harry’s Hysteria – Going Over to the Dark Side

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Andy Hailey

Senator Reid, Have you been punked by the Republicans – like so many Democrats have been? Their right-wing authoritarian minions have been controlling the media with their week-after-week of fear mongering and Democrats just line up with the hysterical right … Continue reading →

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2010 Midterms – Are We Going to Continue Our National Legalized Trickle-up Ponzi Scheme?

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Andy Hailey

This posting was inspired by an article at Rational Revolution. It takes another look at the disproportionate shift in income to the mega and ultra rich, the disproportionate tax breaks for the mega and ultra rich, and the creation of … Continue reading →

  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.rationalrevolution.net/articles/recession_cause.htm" target="_blank" title="By - March 30, 2010">How Reagan Sowed the Seeds of America's Demise</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://pewsocialtrends.org/pubs/706/middle-class-poll" target="_blank" title="Fewer Americans now than at any time in the past half century believe they're moving forward">Inside the Middle Class: Bad Times Hit the Good Life</a>, <a href="http://www.comstockfunds.com/files/NLPP00000%5C177.pdf" target="_blank" title="Household Debt as a % of GDP">Our disposable income has also not kept pace with our expenses</a>, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lincoln-mitchell/the-middle-class-how-we-g_b_677343.html" target="_blank" title="If the middle class in the US continues to whither away ...">The Middle Class: How We Got One and Why We Need to Keep It</a>, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/raymond-j-learsy/decline-of-the-middle-cla_b_675022.html" target="_blank" title="And so it goes, leaving the nation with a Frankenstein system whose core objective of governance has become self preservation of power and personal influence">Decline of the Middle Class as Metaphor for the Decline of America</a>, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/09/third-world-america-11-bo_n_672280.html" target="_blank" title="One of the characteristics of a third world country is that there is no middle class.">11 Books Predicting The Collapse Of The Middle Class</a>
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Bad Deeds for 4/8/2010

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Jim Vogas

  Fox News Got Man Worked Up to Make Death Threat According to His Mother – Gregory Giusti was arrested Wednesday afternoon for threatening Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi over recent healthcare legislation. His 83-year-old mother blames Fox News … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 4/2/2010

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Jim Vogas

  Doctor Refuses To Treat Obama Supporters – Florida urologist Jack Cassell posted a sign on his office door reading, “If you voted for Obama … seek urologic care elsewhere. Changes to your health care begin right now, not in … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 3/26/2010

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Jim Vogas

But, first a thought on the future: Voting is like driving a car … Choose (D) to move forward, Or (R) to go backward. The above is from a bumper sticker I saw. And now, the Bad Deeds:   Lousy … Continue reading →

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Amazing – Health Care Passes!!!!!!!!!

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Andy Hailey

Earlier this evening, Frank Schaeffer in his latest blog posting, predicted this moment. Being the eternal pessimist, I was surprised when it happened. The right-wing authoritarians, all 212 of them, have failed to block the correction of America’s biggest human … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 3/19/2010

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Jim Vogas

  Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership President is No Rocket Scientist – Voicing concern about the cancellation of NASA’s troubled Constellation program, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership president Bob Mitchell said the following at a luncheon at the new Holiday … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds Special: Top Ten Rick Perry Failures

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Jim Vogas

  Top Ten Rick Perry Failures – Rick Perry’s calculated political pandering has divided Texans, threatened our progress, and kept Texas from fulfilling its true potential as a national leader. Texans have paid the price for the “Pay to Play” … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for: 3/8/2010

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Jim Vogas

  Republicans Oppose Law to Ban Physical Abuse of Children in Schools – The House of Representatives last week passed the Keeping All Students Safe Act, which for the first time sets minimum national standards for practices the use seclusion … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 3/4/2010

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Jim Vogas

  It’s Official: Republicans Plan to Use More Fear for Upcoming Elections – The Republican National Committee plans to raise money this election cycle through an aggressive campaign capitalizing on “fear” of President Barack Obama and a promise to “save … Continue reading →

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