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.

 

Bad Deeds for 7-15-2008

Government Response to CNN Investigation on Problems in Air Marshall Program is to Investigate Whistle Blowers – Federal officers charged with keeping terrorists off planes are now searching their own ranks for staff who told CNN about problems in the … Continue reading

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Plans to End Our Democracy – And Still No Impeachment Hearings?

Are you aware of the plans to bankrupt our nation? A year ago, I wrote a long article about the goals of Karl Rove and his fellow authoritarian conspirators. The article reviewed Karl’s history, goals and underhanded planning expertise, and … Continue reading

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Domination and Protecting the Status Quo – Authoritarians Do Whatever it Takes

(Note: Authoritarian is used throughout this blog in the context of a personality type — not in the sense of a figure of authority such as a policeman, boss or Army general.) Back in 2006, John Dean completed Conservatives Without … Continue reading

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Bad Deeds for 6-23-2008

Energy Speculators Trading on “Dark Markets” – One of the biggest factors in high oil prices, according to many experts, is that investors, such as hedge funds and investment bankers, can use loopholes in commodities law to manipulate the market … Continue reading

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Bad Deeds for 6-12-2008

Republican Claim About Chinese Oil Drilling off Cuba is Untrue – As Congress has debated energy policy over the past several days, an unusual argument keeps surfacing in support of drilling off the U.S. coastline and in Alaska’s Arctic National … Continue reading

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Authoritarians – On the Wrong Side of Both American Civil Wars

(Note: Authoritarian is used throughout this blog in the context of a personality type – not in the sense of a figure of authority such as a policeman, boss or Army general.) While maintaining this blog for the last couple … Continue reading

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Bad Deeds for 6-4-2008

U. S. Military Demonstrates Ray Gun Against Mock Peace Demonstrators – The Pentagon has been developing a raygun which can harmlessly repel enemies by causing a burning sensation in the top layer of the skin. The Air Force demonstrated the … Continue reading

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Bad Deeds for 6-3-2008

McCain’s New Communication Director Says the President Should Have Near-Dictatorial Powers – Michael Goldfarb, who was just named the Deputy Communications Director of the McCain campaign, said, “[The framers of the Constitution] sought an energetic executive with near dictatorial power … Continue reading

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Authoritarian Issues vs. The Concerns of Others

Throughout this blog, I have written about those that have lead us into the current political mess in our country. They are the right wing authoritarians (RWAs): the social dominators like GWB, his VP Dick, and their followers. They are … Continue reading

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Checks and Balances vs. Abusive Power vs. Freedom

There are two truths that contributed to the creation of our constitution, the laws we strive to live by, and our way of life: Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely; Checks and balances are necessary to hold power in … Continue reading

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