Category Archives: Obsession with Punishment

Is there a police state? Has law enforcement been granted new powers that used to require court approved justification? Can they shoot first and ask questions later? Can they arrest suspects without just cause? Can they hold the ‘enemy’ incommunicado? Is it easier to overlook abuse of rights as long as the enemy is the victim? Are patriotism and fear becoming the basis of foregoing civil liberties? When will the enemy be executed in the public square? When will enemies be pitted against one another in sports arenas? When will mass executions be broadcast on government controlled mass media? 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.

 

Republican Detainee Treatment Compromise – Does It Have a Chance Against International Law?

Posted on October 2, 2006 by Andy Hailey

On September 22, Professor Jordan Paust of the University of Houston Law Center provided the guest column for JURIST: “Unsafe Harbor: The GOP ‘Compromise’ on Detainee Treatment” Professor Paust teaches the following courses: U.S. Constitution and Foreign Affairs International Criminal … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6165648" target="_blank" title="A version of the bill won House approval Wednesday, on a 253-168 vote. ">Detainee Legislation Gives President New Powers</a>
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Christian is to “Christianist” as Muslim is to Islamist – Religious Believers vs Religious Political Ideologues

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Islamists and “Christianists” are a minority in their respective religions and use their religion to promote a political ideology. Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5380568" target="_blank" title="Omar Berdouni plays hijacker Ahmed Al Haznawi in Paul Greengrass' movie United 93.">Playing a Despised Terrorist: 'United 93'</a>
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Female Incarceration Growth is Five Times USA Population Growth

Posted on November 20, 2005 by Andy Hailey

This 10 year growth in population is 10.3 percent. That’s one half the rate of prisoner growth, one third the rate of prisoners plus those on parole or probation, and one fifth the rate of growth for female prisoners!!! Continue reading →

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Crime is Down! – US Prison Population Growing?

Posted on November 19, 2005 by Andy Hailey

United States has a higher rate of incarceration than any other country, followed by Britain, China, France, Japan and Nigeria. 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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