Category Archives: Obsession with National Security

Is fear being used as a tool by government representatives to motivate the public to support its plan to take care of our enemies? Are the weapons of the enemy being identified as more lethal, massive in impact, and available? Are weapons being claimed as a threat when none really exist? When will our military be used to emulate the enemy? When will our own weapons be used under the guise of the enemy? 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.

 

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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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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The Costs of National Security – $333 on Iraq for Every $1 on Homeland Security, How Safe is This?

Posted on January 11, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Now that we have the President’s latest ideas for victory in Iraq and fighting the terrorists overseas so we don’t have to fight them here, it’s time to look at their plan for protecting us at home. Are we open … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1168366069190.shtm" target="_blank" title="DHS Announces $445 Million to Secure Critical Infrastructure">2007 Critical Infrastructure Budget Increased by 12%</a>
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November 2006 – We Have Some Serious Choices to Make! 

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Andy Hailey

We must chose … Between being feared as a warmonger nation and condemned around the world or regaining the respect of at least our allies. Between fighting the terrorist threat endlessly or winning it through an international law enforcement program … Continue reading →

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Fool Me Once Shame on You, Fool Me Twice … No, Not This Time

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Andy Hailey

As I have written previously in this blog, I was deceived by another president forty years ago. I watched the man I supported, and worked for, become further corrupted by both the power that comes with being President of the … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article:: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=35" target="_blank" title="talked the President out of signing amendments that would have put stronger teeth in the Freedom of Information Act">Corruption Requires Secrets, Secrets Need Protection, and Protection Requires Collusion and a Hobbled Media</a>
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Fighting Terrorists – Stay The Course, Cut and Run, Or?

Posted on June 28, 2006 by Andy Hailey

On June 13, 2006, during a surprise visit to the troops in Iraq, The Decider, President Bush, stated, “We will stay on the offensive against the terrorists, fighting them abroad so we do not have to face them here at … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5514022" target="_blank" title="And so as long as you can call it stand-up-stand-down, you don't have to call it cut-and-run.">Issue Shorthand: A Case of Name It and Flame It</a>
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The Delay Principle – Tax Cuts Outrank National Security

Posted on June 12, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Near the beginning of the Iraq war, Tom Delay made this statement, “Nothing is more important in the face of war than cutting taxes.” In May of 2003, Bob Burnett of Alternet provided some context for the statement (bold added): … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What We OK for Others – Majority of Americans Approve of Torture.

Posted on April 3, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Let me start off with a quote from Thomas Paine, “He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.” … Continue reading →

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Port Security – Houston Area Congressmen Doing Something That Matters

Posted on April 1, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In previous articles concerning port security and the Dubai Ports deal, I have attempted to point out other facts that have not made it into the mainstream news and still haven’t. In this article, there is some news about, believe … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5255706" target="_blank" title="The report says drivers using phony documents, or having criminal records, have received passes to work at ports operated by the authority, compromising security.">Government Report Questions N.Y.-N.J. Ports</a>
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New Port Security Agreement with Pakistan – Is National Security Taking a Hit More Significant Than the Dubai Terminal Deal?

Posted on March 6, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In my first article on the Dubai Ports World business deal, I made reference to the Container Security Initiative (CSI).   As reported by U.S. Customs Today:  The CSI consists of four core elements. These are: (1) establishing security criteria … Continue reading →

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