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.

 

Real Science or Personal Beliefs?

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Andy Hailey

The following was written by Mary Vogas and is the first in her series to discuss issues with the authoritarian membership of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). It’s time to get involved  so our children will be taught … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=913" target="_blank" title="Bradley has alienated even his fellow Republicans">Secretary of State Asked To Declare Candidate Ineligible</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=885" target="_blank" title="We have got to stop this man from dictating his personal agenda to students across Texas">State Board of Education Member Bullies Teachers and Other Board Members</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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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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From The Occupation of Iraq to The Occupation of the US – Is Our Police State Getting Closer?

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Andy Hailey

Don’t be surprised if there is something else to come that would give GWB an opportunity to do what he wants – declare marshall law, suspend the election and deploy the 3rd Infantry Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team to keep us under control.

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  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.northcom.mil/about/index.html" target="_blank" title="About">U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)</a>, <a href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/09/army_homeland_090708w/" target="_blank" title="By Gina Cavallaro - Staff writer, Sep 30, 2008">Brigade homeland tours start Oct. 1</a>, <a href="http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=28317" target="_blank" title="By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service, Oct 15, 2003">Teamwork, Planning Behind NORTHCOM Stand-up</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurrection_Act#Repeal_of_amendments" target="_blank" title="Set of laws that govern the President of the United States of America's ability to deploy troops within the United States.">Insurrection Act</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.times-standard.com/davestancliff/ci_10643629" target="_blank" title="By Dave Stancliff - As It Stands/For the Times-Standard, 10/5/08">America in Crisis: Are we preparing for martial law?</a>, <a href="http://www.infowars.com/?p=4803" target="_blank" title="Paul Joseph Watson Prison Planet Wednesday, September 24, 2008">U.S. Troops In Homeland “Crowd Control” Patrols From October 1st</a>, <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/10/20061017-9.html" target="_blank" title="in a manner consistent with the President's constitutional authorities ... to supervise the unitary executive branch.">President's Unitary Executive Signing Statement on H.R. 5122, the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007"</a>, <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080128-10.html" target="_blank" title="The executive branch shall construe such provisions in a manner consistent with the constitutional authority of the President">Presidents Signing Statement for H.R. H.R. 4986, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</a>, <a href="http://www.infowars.com/?p=5463" target="_blank" title="Al-Qaida then will succeed in exhausting America till its last year in it.">ACLU Files FOIA On Brigade Deployed in U.S.</a>
  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=334" target="_blank" title="THE END OF POSSE COMITATUS">The Authoritarian’s Army - Two Steps Closer To A Coup In America?</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=367" target="_blank" title="The President has a backup to maintain control - Blackwater USA.">The Authoritarian’s “Protective Squadron” - Blackwater USA?</a>
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Bad Deeds for 9-9-2008

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Jim Vogas

Palin Billed State for Spending Thanksgiving at College Basketball Game, Husband’s Sled Race, and Numerous Nights Spent at Home – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has billed taxpayers for 312 nights spent in her own home during her first 19 months … Continue reading →

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President Palin? – Social Conservatives Rejoice

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Andy Hailey

Let’s go back in time a few weeks, return to the present and then look to a probably future if McCain and Palin win in 2008. Shortly before the recently-closed party conventions, there was some discussion and speculation of a … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=664" target="_blank" title="McCain chief won't rule out one-term pledge">A Future That Could Soon Follow a Palin Presidency</a>
  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/naomi-wolf/the-battle-plan-ii-sarah_b_128393.html" target="_blank" title="You are looking at the designated muse of the coming American police state.">The Battle Plan II: Sarah "Evita" Palin, the Muse of the Coming Police State</a>
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Bad Deeds for 9-5-2008

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Jim Vogas

  Lieberman and Thompson Make Misleading Claims About Obama on Day Two of the Republican Convention – Joe Lieberman and his former Senate colleague Fred Thompson both made misleading claims about Obama in their prime time GOP convention speeches on … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin, The New Leader of the Social Conservatives – Just What Do They Represent?

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Andy Hailey

I’ve written about the teamwork of the neocons and social conservatives (also known as values voters) throughout this blog. I’ve attempted to explain what they want for this nation. This includes a single-party Republican state, violating human rights at every … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=428" title="Another Step Closer to Theocracy and Religious Dictatorship?">More on social conservatives / value voters</a>
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Bad Deeds for 8-22-2008

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Jim Vogas

The McCains Lied Repeatedly About Their Baby Adoption Story, Then Changed It Just Before the 2008 Campaign Began – As was pointed out Wednesday by the Christian Science Monitor, the McCain campaign was called out for lying about the purported … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 8-13-2008

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Jim Vogas

  Sucker Fish Go to Aquarium to See Bottom-Feeder – Last night at the Aquarium Restaurant, Karl Rove was the guest of honor at a fundraiser for State Rep. John Davis (R-Clear Lake). (Who would pay to see Karl Rove … Continue reading →

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