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.

 

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 →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4632072" target="_blank" title="The place where the culture wars are won or lost is in the courtroom.">Religious Schools Train Lawyers for Culture Wars</a>
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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 →

  • Related WAWG Article:: <a href="http://pewresearch.org/pubs/434/trends-in-political-values-and-core-attitudes-1987-2007" target="_blank" title="Political Landscape More Favorable To Democrats"> Summary of Pew Research's 'Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007'</a>
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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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Another Neocon Joins the Authoritarian White House Staff – How Seriously is the Bush Administration Pursuing Diplomacy?

Posted on March 10, 2007 by Andy Hailey

In an earlier article, I documented many of the neocons, their associated think tanks and their participation in the Bush administration. They’re everywhere. This posting is about the latest addition to the White House neocon workforce – Eliot Cohen. He … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7706170" target="_blank" title="U.S. to join talks with Syria and Iran">U.S. Suddenly Holding Its Enemies Closer</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=928244" target="_blank" title="Talk of the Nation interviews Eliot Cohen, January 20, 2003">Is War with Iraq Inevitable?</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1149028" target="_blank" title="Cohen's book has made it onto President Bush's summer reading list, Summer 2002">Supreme Command by Eliot Cohen</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1142511" target="_blank" title="Ins and outs of how and when to launch a U.S. attack against Iraq">Pentagon Preparedness for Iraq War, April 2002</a>
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We’re Right Because We’re Paid, Therefore Those We Pay Must Also Be Right – AEI Tries to Justify Bribing Writers.

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Andy Hailey

AEI’s “uber-hawk“, resident fellow and former speech writer for President G. W. Bush, David Frum, takes issue with Market Place’s review of AEI’s offering to pay $10,000 for writers to poke holes in global warming and it’s causes. Here is … Continue reading →

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ExxonMobil and The Neocons – $10,000 Bribes To Dispute Global Warming

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Andy Hailey

As I have written in previous postings, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) has helped Bush II with his latest plan for the conflict in Iraq, want’s to minimize and control our liberties, and represents the authoritarian leadership of the extreme … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/ExxonMobil-GlobalWarming-tobacco.html" target="_blank" title="Oil Company Spent Nearly $16 Million to Fund Skeptic Groups, Create Confusio">Scientists' Report Documents ExxonMobil’s Tobacco-like Disinformation Campaign on Global Warming Science</a>
  • Recent NPR Story: <a href="http://marketplace.publicradio.org/shows/2007/02/02/AM200702021.html?refid=0" target="_blank" title="Stephen Beard has the story.">$10,000 for your thoughts</a>
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Bush’s Administration – Neocons Everywhere According to Bush and Rumsfeld

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Andy Hailey

At the end of my last posting, I listed four neocons that are closely linked to the philosophy of Leo Strauss and the Bush II. Here they are again: Irving Kristol, devoted follower of Leo Strauss, godfather of neoconservatives, a … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://rightweb.irc-online.org/rw/3898" target="_blank" title="little support, except from neoconservatives">The Push behind the Surge</a>, <a href="http://rightweb.irc-online.org/" target="_blank" title="Like Elizabeth Cheney">Selected profiles of other neocons near Bush II</a>
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