Category Archives: Avid Militarism

Is the military industrial complex getting a larger portion of the national budget? Is funding for social and welfare programs shrinking? Is the military being funded incrementally to hide the total cost? Are there more reports in the media about military issues and less on social issues? When will military start patrolling the streets in our neighborhoods? When will citizens start disappearing in the night? How far is too far?

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 3/29/2010

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Jim Vogas

  Republican National Committee Chairman Refuses to Sign Joint Civility Statement with Democratic Counterpart – The Republican National Committee has rejected a proposal from its Democratic counterpart to sign a joint “civility” statement. Various members of the Democratic National Committee … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 2/9/2010

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Jim Vogas

  Republican Officials Call Bush Administration Liars – Last week, several top Republican officials accused Obama Attorney General Holder of essentially fabricating a claim that the Bush administration’s Department of Justice successfully tried 300 individuals on terrorism-related charges using the … Continue reading →

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Richard Bruce – Could He Become America’s Hitler?

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Andy Hailey

If Bruce became President of the United States, what would become of America? Decide for yourself. Bruce on the use of torture for the enemy – “The seeds of Abu Ghraib’s rotten fruit were sown by civilians at the highest … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 12/5/2008

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Jim Vogas

  Reverend Rick Warren Says U.S. Should Overthrow Evil Governments Like Iran – Last night, on Fox News, Sean Hannity insisted that United States needs to “take out” Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Warren said he agreed. Hannity asked, “Am I … Continue reading →

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From The Occupation of Iraq to The Occupation of the US – Is Our Police State Getting Closer?

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Andy Hailey

Don’t be surprised if there is something else to come that would give GWB an opportunity to do what he wants – declare marshall law, suspend the election and deploy the 3rd Infantry Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team to keep us under control.

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  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.northcom.mil/about/index.html" target="_blank" title="About">U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)</a>, <a href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/09/army_homeland_090708w/" target="_blank" title="By Gina Cavallaro - Staff writer, Sep 30, 2008">Brigade homeland tours start Oct. 1</a>, <a href="http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=28317" target="_blank" title="By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service, Oct 15, 2003">Teamwork, Planning Behind NORTHCOM Stand-up</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurrection_Act#Repeal_of_amendments" target="_blank" title="Set of laws that govern the President of the United States of America's ability to deploy troops within the United States.">Insurrection Act</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.times-standard.com/davestancliff/ci_10643629" target="_blank" title="By Dave Stancliff - As It Stands/For the Times-Standard, 10/5/08">America in Crisis: Are we preparing for martial law?</a>, <a href="http://www.infowars.com/?p=4803" target="_blank" title="Paul Joseph Watson Prison Planet Wednesday, September 24, 2008">U.S. Troops In Homeland “Crowd Control” Patrols From October 1st</a>, <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/10/20061017-9.html" target="_blank" title="in a manner consistent with the President's constitutional authorities ... to supervise the unitary executive branch.">President's Unitary Executive Signing Statement on H.R. 5122, the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007"</a>, <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080128-10.html" target="_blank" title="The executive branch shall construe such provisions in a manner consistent with the constitutional authority of the President">Presidents Signing Statement for H.R. H.R. 4986, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008</a>, <a href="http://www.infowars.com/?p=5463" target="_blank" title="Al-Qaida then will succeed in exhausting America till its last year in it.">ACLU Files FOIA On Brigade Deployed in U.S.</a>
  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=334" target="_blank" title="THE END OF POSSE COMITATUS">The Authoritarian’s Army - Two Steps Closer To A Coup In America?</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=367" target="_blank" title="The President has a backup to maintain control - Blackwater USA.">The Authoritarian’s “Protective Squadron” - Blackwater USA?</a>
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Bad Deeds for 6-19-2008

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Jim Vogas

Rich Hunters Want Polar Bears for Trophies – Just days after polar bears gained new life-saving protections, the powerful Safari Club International sued the federal government. The reason? To once again allow wealthy U.S. hunters to kill struggling polar bears … Continue reading →

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Authoritarian Issues vs. The Concerns of Others

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Andy Hailey

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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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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Is the Defense Budget Getting too Big?

Posted on October 28, 2005 by Andy Hailey

Keep an eye on the federal budget and where the money goes.   The money in the chart below is based on Congressional appropriation bills that are signed by the President.   It shows how your taxes plus your investments … Continue reading →

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The WAWG Index

Posted on October 9, 2005 by Andy Hailey

This index attempts to ‘measure’ the extent to which the list of 14 characteristics monitored by this blog apply to the United States over time.   The index will be determined monthly as a percent change from the previous month. … Continue reading →

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