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.

 

Fred Thompson – Same Bush Message, Just Far More Eloquent

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Andy Hailey

The following is excerpted from Fred Thompson’s profile at Right Web: Although not tightly aligned with the neoconservative political faction, Thompson has long pursued hawkish U.S. security policies in line with the views expressed by his colleagues at AEI (American … Continue reading →

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Neocons Continue Their Redacting of Our Constitution

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Salon.com reported recently on the 150 letters to try and influence Judge Reggie B. Walton in the sentencing of Lewis Libby. It stated, “Also among the writers were many of the leading lights of the neoconservative movement, like Norman Podhoretz, … Continue reading →

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“My government” – Malapropism, Freudian Slip, or Oxymoron

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Andy Hailey

First of all, three definitions: Malapropism – A ludicrous misuse of a word that sounds like the one intended. ex: “Lead the way and we’ll precede.” (should be proceed), the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that … Continue reading →

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Blindly Obedient to Authority, Non-responsive Bystander or Hero – What Will You Become in a “Bad Barrel”?

Posted on May 27, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Given a set of conditions, or abnormal situation, how might each of us respond? Research indicates that most of us can be manipulated to commit acts we would not normally do. For example, in the the Milgram obedience studies, sixty-seven … Continue reading →

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Richard Perle, Neocon and Key Architect to Bush’s Iraq War – “It is victory or holocaust.”

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Andy Hailey

The following information is taken from: Sourcewatch and Right Web. Sourcewatch excerpts: … The following year [1981] he was appointed Assistant Secretary of Defense in the presidential administration of Ronald Reagan. During the presidential campaign of George W. Bush, Perle … Continue reading →

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The Bush Administration Aided by AEI, CSP and Pat Robertson’s Lawyers

Posted on April 14, 2007 by Andy Hailey

I have written in several other articles about the neocons that make up a significant portion of those who contribute to the decisions Mr. Bush makes. Elsewhere, I have written about the right wing authoritarian (RWA) followers that make up … 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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John Bolton – Another Wrongheaded Neocon

Posted on April 4, 2007 by Andy Hailey

I have written about many of the prominent neocons that are influencing the direction of this country. There is Eliot Cohen who joined Condolezza Rice as her council while she is trying to play the role of diplomat in the … Continue reading →

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Where Are We Going – Trends from 1994 to 2007, Foreign Policy, Global Engagement and Patriotism

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Survey Results, Section 3 – FOREIGN POLICY, GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT AND PATRIOTISM Summarized below are the major findings from section 3 of the Pew Research survey, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007. The survey stated at the start of … Continue reading →

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Alberto Gonzales – Disgraceful Record, Dismal Leader

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Andy Hailey

In Rough Justice – The Case Against Alberto Gonzales, a four part series, Andrew Cohen provides historical perspective for the issues behind Mr. Gonzales, his job performance at the state and national levels and recommends a replacement with all the … Continue reading →

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