Category Archives: Strict-father State

Nations run by a strict-father based party (political, army or dictatorship) tend to become intensely nationalistic, racist, militaristic and imperialistic. They are supported by the “masses” but not necessarily the majority of the national population.  Support for this state is enhanced by identifying an “enemy” and their “supporters”, labelling them with prejudicial adjectives and urging the “masses” to support violence against them.

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 8-3-2009

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Jim Vogas

Republican Party Cites Huge Cost of Lying About Health Care Reform – A top Republican Party official said today that President Obama’s health care plan would be ruinous to the U.S. economy because of the ballooning cost of negative advertising … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 8-2-2009

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Jim Vogas

Many People Are Easily Misled; Don’t Help Spread the Lies – At a recent town hall meeting, a man stood up and told Representative Bob Inglis to “keep your government hands off my Medicare.” The congressman tried to explain that … 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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A Health Care Two Parter …

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Andy Shanks

Part I: Why do they fear a public insurance plan? We keep hearing that a pubic option will be far too expensive, can’t possibly work because it’s run by the Government and that it will kill the private sector health … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 7-30-2009

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Jim Vogas

Glenn Beck Has Meltdown Over Protecting Turtles And Otters That Don’t Carry Guns – It’s a challenge to keep being surprised by what Glenn Beck says, but watch the video at the link. Beck declares that funds to protect turtles … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 7-28-2009

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Jim Vogas

Conservatives Lie About What They Said (Again) – When the Dow was down below 7,000, Republicans couldn’t stop citing it as ‘proof’ that President Obama’s economic plans had failed. Now that the Dow is in 9,000 territory — up well … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=1963" target="_blank" title="I suggest we raise the 33 percent tax rate to 35, let the 35 return to 39.6 percent, and add several more brackets for those making more than $500,000.">Freedom Isn’t Free – What Are We Willing to Pay For It?</a>
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Bad Deeds for 7-23-2009

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Jim Vogas

Republican Senator Says at Least Half Our Opposition to Health Care is Just Plain Politics – Half the Republicans’ opposition to a public health care option comes not from policy differences with the Democrats, or fundamental philosophical differences about the … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-maher/new-rule-not-everything-i_b_244050.html" target="_blank" title="Not Everything in America Has to Make a Profit">Jiffy Lubes With Bedpans</a>
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Bad Deeds for 7-22-2009

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Jim Vogas

Poll: Just Six Percent of Scientists are Republicans – Now, why would that be? Scientists deal with facts; Republicans deal with … Oh, never mind.   The States That Voted Republican in the 2008 US Presidential Election Tend to be … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds For 7-9-2009

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Jim Vogas

  Accused of Returning to Terrorism, Former Gitmo Detainee Turns Out to be a Respected Afghan Politician – A former Guantanamo Bay detainee who was named by the Pentagon as one of 74 former captives who returned to terrorism after … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 7-8-2009

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Jim Vogas

Texas Gov. Perry May Appoint Rightwing Extremist to Head State Board of Education – The Houston Chronicle reports Gov. Rick Perry is seriously considering nominating Cynthia Dunbar to lead the State Board of Education. According to the Houston Chronicle: In … Continue reading →

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