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.

 

Keeping Fear of Terrorism in Perspective – And Putting Reasoning Back Into Our Decision Making Processes

Posted on September 11, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Are you tired of being scared? Maybe a little perspective would help? Do you fear dying from heart disease?  700,142  Americans were kill by it in 2001. Do you fear dying from cancer?   553,768  Americans were kill by it … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5776971" target="_blank" title="Hamdan Lawyer Reacts to Bush Tribunal Proposal">Supreme Court Brings Reason to Terroist Trial</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/10533313/the_politics_of_fear/print" target="_blank" title="The same rhetoric that's being used today against the gay community was used then against interracial couples">The Politics of Fear</a>, <a href="http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=6678" target="_blank" title="Fighting Terror Five Years Later">It's time we calm down and fight terror with antiterror</a>
  • Related WAWG Article:: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=92" target="_blank" title="Can There Really Be Fascist People In A Democracy?">Authoritatian Personality Traits</a>
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Government by the Party, for the Party, and of the Party – Part 1a, The House that Newt Built

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Andy Hailey

As I said in Failed Single Party Nations of the Past – Where Are We Going Now?, “Nations run by a single party (political, army or dictatorship) tend to become intensely nationalistic, racist, militaristic and imperialistic. They are supported by … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.us.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/Politics/AmericanPolitics/LegislativeStudies/?view=usa&ci=9780195174465" target="_blank" title="Congress is the first branch of government in the American system, write Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein, but now it is a broken branch, damaged by partisan bickering and internal rancor. ">The Broken Branch - How Congress Is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track</a>
  • Related WAWG Article:: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=92" target="_blank" title="Can There Really Be Fascist People In A Democracy?">Authoritatian Personality Traits</a>
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Government by the Party, for the Party, and of the Party – Part 1b, The Double High House of Delay

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Twenty years after the Republican take over of the House, it was time for Gingrich to leave and let the next aggressive authoritarian take over and continue the transformation of the House to support a single party system. According to … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.rense.com/general68/10mind.htm" target="_blank" title="I AM the federal government. ">10 Mind-Numbing Quotes By Tom Delay</a>, <a href="http://www.inthesetimes.com/site/main/article/2716/" target="_blank" title="How corporate money corrupts democracy ">DeLay May Be Gone, But His Legacy Isn’t</a>
  • Related WAWG Article:: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=81" target="_blank" title="The Delay Principle - Tax Cuts Outrank National Security">The Tom Delay Principle</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=69" target="_blank" title="From Baylor University to US Congressional District 22 - Tom Delay’s Dubious History">Delay's History</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=92" target="_blank" title="Can There Really Be Fascist People In A Democracy?">Authoritatian Personality Traits</a>
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Government by the Party, for the Party, and of the Party – Part 2, The Frist Mini-House Senate

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Andy Hailey

According to John Dean, the Senate “is not yet an authoritarian body,” however, “This is not to say there is no authoritarianism in the Senate.” The Republicans are anxious “to extend their power in the Senate in a fashion similar … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article:: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=92" target="_blank" title="Can There Really Be Fascist People In A Democracy?">Authoritatian Personality Traits</a>
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Government by the Party, for the Party, and of the Party – Part 3, The Cheney Executive Branch

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In this fourth in a series of four, I start with a few quotes from John Dean about Dick Cheney, which John backs up with other details in his book, Conservatives without Conscience: Cheney is an authoritarian dominator. Dick Cheney … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.taylormarsh.com/archives_view.php?id=24433" target="_blank" title="Baseball, hotdogs, apple pie and jackbooted government thugs kicking down your door">Apple Pie Authoritarians</a>, <a href="http://www.ourfuture.org/onmessage/other_contributors/20040128_kuttner.cfm" target="_blank" title="America as a One-Party State by Robert Kuttner">Single Party Dominance</a>
  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5705665" target="_blank" title="mr. high and mighty, who are your sights set on now?">A Protest Anthem That Rocks and Stomps</a>
  • Related WAWG Article:: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=92" target="_blank" title="Can There Really Be Fascist People In A Democracy?">Authoritatian Personality Traits</a>
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“Can There Really Be Fascist People In A Democracy?” – John Dean Exposes The Authoritarians that Are Leading the Way

Posted on August 20, 2006 by Andy Hailey

According to John Dean, Profession Altemeyer has identified three types of authoritarians: The Followers, The Leaders and the Double Highs. The professor has developed psychological tests to identify individuals as either part of a “submissive crowd” or as a social dominator. Those who score high on both tests he calls double highs. Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article:: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=97" target="_blank" title="The House that Newt Built">Authoritarians, Part 1a</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=96" target="_blank" title="The Double High House of Delay">Authoritarians, Part 1b</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=95" target="_blank" title="The Frist Mini-House Senate">Authoritarians, Part 2</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=94" target="_blank" title="The Cheney Executive Branch">Authoritarians, Part 3</a>
  • More ... : <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?tag=nazi" target="_blank" title="More Current entries">American Fascism and The Authoritarian "Masses" that Power It.</a>
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Unitary Presidency, Dysfunctional Congress and Judicial Petitions – Is It to Late to Stop the Redacting of the Constitution?

Posted on July 30, 2006 by Andy Hailey

This blog began over concerns about where the political powers of this country are taking us. As this blog has grown, my concern grew further as I learned how the two political parties had become more polarized over the last … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5584522" target="_blank" title="The american bar association blue ribbon task force described president bush's use of signing statements as presenting a challenge to the separation of powers">The Unitary Presidency</a>, <a href="http://wamu.org/programs/dr/10/02/04.php#29448" target="_blank" title="The Birth of the Unitary Executive">Bomb Power: The Modern Presidency and the National Security State</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.abanet.org/op/signingstatements/aba_final_signing_statements_recommendation-report_7-24-06.pdf" target="_blank" title="TASK FORCE ON PRESIDENTIAL SIGNING STATEMENTS AND THE SEPARATION">Full text of the ABA report</a>, <a href="http://www.lwv.org/AM/TemplateRedirect.cfm?template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=7465" target="_blank" title="by Mickey Edwards">Presidential Signing Statements: Above the Law</a>, <a href="http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/signingstatements" target="_blank" title="The American Presidency Project">Presidential Signing Statements - Hoover - G.W. Bush</a>
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The Top Ten Abuses of Religion in Politics – Social Concervatives At Work

Posted on March 27, 2005 by Andy Hailey

John Dean’s Conservatives Without Conscience documents historical activities of the social conservatives or the right-wing authoritarians (RWA). Here are a few more recent activities of the RWAs as documented by The Interfaith Alliance: 1. KANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL USES PASTORS TO … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Have Equality If Others Want to Feel Special

Posted on March 27, 2005 by Andy Hailey

Those on the political extreme right, right-wing authoritarians (RWA), have a world view that includes extreme individualism and an authoritarian hierarchy that puts men above all other living forms. This world view means inequality of individuals is OK. Another element … Continue reading →

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Be Aware of Authoritarian Messages …

Posted on March 27, 2005 by Andy Hailey

As happens when you read a new ‘technical’ book, you start to recognize what has been infront of you all the time but obscurred by distracting details. My past readings, Conservatives Without Conscience, allowed me to see the authoritarians ‘everywhere.’ … Continue reading →

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