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.

 

October 2007, WAWG Index – Down 6%

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Month to Month Change In this twenty-four survey of the web, The WAWG Index monthly average was down by 6.1 percent from September 2007. Of the fourteen categories tracked, 8 were down and 6 were up. The largest decrease for … Continue reading →

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Terrorist or Thief – Which Should We Fear Most?

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Fear mongering, along with “noble lies,” addressed elsewhere in this blog, are major components in the authoritarian’s tyrannical toolbox. Ever since we were attacked in 2001, we have been manipulated with the fear card. Any time the Administration wants us … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=172" target="_blank" title="Who is responsible for taking our liberties from us">230 Years of Fascination with Liberty - Are We About to Lose Her?</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=99" target="_blank" title="You call this a war?">War(?) On Terror - No, Only An Excuse to Break the Law and Lower Our High Standards</a>, <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=98" target="_blank" title="Are you tired of being scared? Maybe a little perspective would help?">Keeping Fear of Terrorism in Perspective - And Putting Reasoning Back Into Our Decision Making Processes</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cenk-uygur/the-islamofascists-would-_b_70849.html?load=1&page=2" target="_blank" title="There are three reasons why Cenk Uygur is not scared of the Islamofascists">The Islamofascists Would Kill Me First</a>
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AS A NATION – WE HAVE SUNK SO LOW

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Below is a message I sent to Congressman Nick Lampson and it includes a message I sent to Congressman Ron Paul: I’m surrounded by your district, but I contributed to your run against the worst Congressman ever and have attended … Continue reading →

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The Authoritarian’s “Protective Squadron” – Blackwater (Xe) USA?

Posted on October 3, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Blackwater USA’s efforts may be concentrated in Iraq, but one day those services will no longer be needed. What then for this private company and its employees? Like employees of Blackwater USA, I work for a government contractor who’s contract … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14709187" target="_blank" title="The shooting deaths of Iraqi civilians in Baghdad have prompted anger at Blackwater USA">Iraq Security Firm Blackwater Under Scrutiny</a>
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September 2007, WAWG Index – Down 52%

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Month to Month Change In this twenty-third survey of the web, The WAWG Index monthly average was down by 51.6 percent from August 2007. Of the fourteen categories tracked, all 14 were down. The largest decrease for September, 75 percent, … Continue reading →

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Lawrence Britt’s 14 Common Threads – How Far Is Too Far?

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Here is my twist to Lawrence Britt’s fourteen common threads of national behavior and abuse of power that enable fascist or protofascist single-party systems and how they obtain, expand and maintain power. This was originally put together when I started … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,2064157,00.html" target="_blank" title="By Naomi Wolf">Fascism in 10 Steps for Any Nation</a>
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The Left Gets Blasted While the Extreme Right Gets Free Speech

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Andy Hailey

The focused condemnation of MoveOn.org from inside the Beltway, where doing wrong has been the norm since 1994, means MoveOn must be doing something right with that full page ad in the in the New York Times. Why has Congress … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14599235" target="_blank" title="Columbia's president, Lee Bollinger, says it follows the school's free-speech tradition.">Free speech even applies to the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.</a>
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Random Thoughts During This Time of Designed Distraction

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Andy Hailey

As with much of the nation, I have been distracted with the lead up to, the questioning of and the follow-up to, the Petraeus regurgitation of Bush’s plan. While this drages on, we are being distracted from the important issues … Continue reading →

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Authoritarians Identify Enemies/Scapegoats to Unify Their Followers

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Andy Hailey

The following was distributed by Andy Shanks on August 27, 2007, and is published here with his permission: “We’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas,” Natalie Mains of the Dixie Chicks.  What followed was a … 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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