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.

 

Right-wing Authoritarians – The Social-issue Republicans and What They Want of You

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Andy Hailey

In 2006, John Dean made the following statements about social conservatives in his book Conservatives Without Conscience: Social conservatives, whose core members are Christian conservatives, comprise the largest and most cohesive faction of conservatism. They are, by and large, typical … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=237" target="_blank" title="Conservatives Without Conscience ‘Consume Mass Quantities’ of ‘Truthiness’ from the Fox ‘Noise’ Channel and radio talk shows.">Where Are We Going - Trends from 1994 to 2007, Are Republicans Becoming “The Masses” Needed for a Single-party State</a>
  • Related Web Site: <a href="http://www.rightwingwatch.org/religious_right/" target="_blank" title="Keep an eye on the right-wing authoritarians">Right Wing Watch</a>
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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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The Authoritarian’s “Protective Squadron” – Blackwater (Xe) USA?

Posted on October 3, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Blackwater USA’s efforts may be concentrated in Iraq, but one day those services will no longer be needed. What then for this private company and its employees? Like employees of Blackwater USA, I work for a government contractor who’s contract … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14709187" target="_blank" title="The shooting deaths of Iraqi civilians in Baghdad have prompted anger at Blackwater USA">Iraq Security Firm Blackwater Under Scrutiny</a>
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The Authoritarian’s Plan for Controlling the Middle East and Its Oil Resources – Is War with Iran Next?

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Andy Hailey

In September of 2006, Col. Sam Gardiner discusses U. S. covert operatives in Iran. Was this plan set up a long time ago? War With Iran Has Started (CNN) On January 25, 2007, Wayne White and Pat Buchanan discuss plans … Continue reading →

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The Authoritarian’s Army – Two Steps Closer To A Coup In America?

Posted on August 18, 2007 by Andy Hailey

THE END OF POSSE COMITATUS: As reported last October by Major Danby in Daily Kos, the rubber stamp 109th Congress gave President Bush the power to: – involuntarily take National Guard troops from State A and – require them to … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Site: <a href="http://www.militaryreligiousfreedom.org/Media_video/cnn_Aug/index.html" target="_blank" title="Slow loading video">Evangelicals In Charge of Our Military?</a>
  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=76" target="_blank" title="The distinction made is between those who sincerely hold to an ancient faith, and those who are deploying that faith as a political weapon">Christian is to “Christianist” as Muslim is to Islamist - Religious Believers vs Religious Political Ideologues</a>
  • Supporting Video: <a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=628728631767818729&q=FDR&hl=en" target="_blank" title="The History Channel video">The Plot to Overthrow FDR</a>
  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.claytoncramer.com/amcoup.html" target="_blank" title="This appears pretty much the way it did in the November, 1995 History Today">An American Coup d'État?</a>, <a href="http://www.truth-out.org/aftermath-jesus-loves-nukes-scandal/1316010154" target="_blank" title="Schwartz said commanders and supervisors, 'must avoid the actual or apparent use of their position to promote their personal religious beliefs to their subordinates or to extend preferential treatment for any religion.'">Top Air Force Official Issues Religious Neutrality Policy</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.consortiumnews.com/2007/092607a.html" target="_blank" title="Daniel Ellsberg offers insights into the looming war with Iran and the loss of liberty in the United States">A Coup Has Occurred</a>
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Single-Party Systems – Common Goals For Authoritarians and Osama bin Laden

Posted on July 28, 2007 by Andy Hailey

The Republican Plan for Permanent Control of U.S. Karl Rove, the Authoritarian’s Architect, has already brought the authoritarian single-party state to Texas. He has also brought the national Republican Party and its authoritarian membership very close to the same goal. … Continue reading →

  • Supporting Audio Report: <a href="http://www.archive.org/details/71907ThomHartmannInterviewsPaulCraigRoberts" target="_blank" title="Air America">Audio Interview of Dr. Paul Roberts on The Authoritarian's Architect's recovery plan</a>, <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/history/document/rams/document.ram" target="_blank" title="BBC Audio on an article published in November 1934 in the New York Times">Planned coup in the USA in 1933 by a group of right-wing American businessmen</a>
  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=134" target="_blank" title="Did the 2006 election get their attention?">Don’t Let The Authoritarians Distract You - They Still Want a Single-Party State and all it’s trappings</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=90" target="_blank" title="How much more of this abuse can our system of government take?">Unitary Presidency, Dysfunctional Congress and Judicial Petitions - Is It to Late to Stop the Redacting of the Constitution?</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://progressive.org/mag_wx051807" target="_blank" title="The President shall lead the activities of the Federal Government for ensuring constitutional government.">Bush Anoints Himself as the Insurer of Constitutional Government in Emergency</a>, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-l-borosage/bin-ladens-new-weapon-of_b_153216.html" target="_blank" title="If bin Laden were smart, he'd disband his terrorist cells, and instead buy ad time on radio and TV stations.">Bin Laden's New Weapon of Mass Destruction</a>
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Karl Rove – The Authoritarian’s Architect and “Bad Barrel” Builder Par Excellence

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Let’s start with this quote from John Dean’s Conservatives Without Conscience, “But Karl Rove has all the credentials of a right-wing authoritarian, and if he has a conscience, it has hardly been in evidence …. He is conspicuously submissive to … Continue reading →

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Rupert Murdoch, The Authoritarians Media Mogul – Promoting Truthiness and a Single-Party State

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Elsewhere in my rants and writings, I have mentioned the Weekly Standard and Bill Kristol, its neocon founder and editor. According to Right Web, the Weekly Standard is also “a magazine closely linked to the American Enterprise Institute (AEI).” To … Continue reading →

  • Recent NPR Story: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6514230" target="_blank" title="Critics are up in arms, and some book stores are refusing to stock the title.">Other Murdock Holdings Pull Back on O.J. Simpson Book</a>
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David Addington, The Authoritarian’s Lawyer – Enabling the Redacting of Our Constitution

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Dick Cheney and his staff never cease to appall us. Where is this twisted view of our Constitution coming from? How is it that no one else for over 200 years has ever conceived of such perversions? The following excerpts … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/2940" target="_blank" title="Many observers credit Cheney's staff as playing a key role in boosting the influence of the OVP">RightWeb Profile on David Addington</a>, <a href="http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=David_S._Addington" target="_blank" title="Rumsfeld-to-Cheney-to-Addington-to-Torture">Source Watch Profile</a>
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