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.

 

Richard Perle, Neocon and Key Architect to Bush’s Iraq War – “It is victory or holocaust.”

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Andy Hailey

The following information is taken from: Sourcewatch and Right Web. Sourcewatch excerpts: … The following year [1981] he was appointed Assistant Secretary of Defense in the presidential administration of Ronald Reagan. During the presidential campaign of George W. Bush, Perle … Continue reading →

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The Bush Administration Aided by AEI, CSP and Pat Robertson’s Lawyers

Posted on April 14, 2007 by Andy Hailey

I have written in several other articles about the neocons that make up a significant portion of those who contribute to the decisions Mr. Bush makes. Elsewhere, I have written about the right wing authoritarian (RWA) followers that make up … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4632072" target="_blank" title="The place where the culture wars are won or lost is in the courtroom.">Religious Schools Train Lawyers for Culture Wars</a>
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April 2007, WAWG Index – Down 11%

Posted on April 14, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Month to Month Change In this eighteenth survey of the web, The WAWG Index monthly average was down by 10.5 percent from March 2007. Of the fourteen categories tracked, 13 were down, 1 was up, and none was unchanged. The … Continue reading →

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Bad Deeds for 4-9-07

Posted on April 9, 2007 by Jim Vogas

Professor who criticized Bush added to terrorist ‘no-fly’ list – Identifying their enemies– A top Constitutional scholar from Princeton who gave a televised speech that slammed President George W. Bush’s executive overreach recently learned that he had been added to … Continue reading →

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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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John Bolton – Another Wrongheaded Neocon

Posted on April 4, 2007 by Andy Hailey

I have written about many of the prominent neocons that are influencing the direction of this country. There is Eliot Cohen who joined Condolezza Rice as her council while she is trying to play the role of diplomat in the … Continue reading →

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Where Are We Going – Trends from 1994 to 2007, Religious and Social Issues

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Survey Results, Section 4 – RELIGION AND SOCIAL ISSUES The Pew Research survey, Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007, states, “About eight-in-ten Americans say they have no doubt that God exists, that prayer is an important part 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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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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Jodin Morey on Impeaching George Bush

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Jodin Morey has tracked down and organized over 60 instances of evidence in 4 articles supporting the impeachment of President G. W. Bush. In Bush’s Impeachable Offenses, Part 1, Jodin chronicles how we were lead down the path for implementing … Continue reading →

  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?menu=c10400&no=335631&rel_no=1&back_url=" TARGET="_blank" title="Both parties stand to lose by failing to pursue Bush">Impeachment Good for Republicans and Democrats</a>, <a href="http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?menu=c10400&no=330834&rel_no=1&back_url=" TARGET="_blank" title="The do-it-yourself impeachment tool for John Q. Citizen">Bush Impeachment Effort Gains Traction</a>, <a href="http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?menu=c10400&no=348505&rel_no=1&back_url=" TARGET="_blank" title="pen letter about impeachment to Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA)">Put Justice Back on the Table or Step Away</a>
  • Related Web Site: <a href="http://impeachforpeace.org/index.php" target="_blank" title="Impeach George Bush and the rest will fall.">Impeach for Peace</a>, <a href="http://www.paa-tx.org/impeach" target="_blank" title="Impeachment of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney">Progressive Action Alliance - Impeach GWB</a>
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March 2007, WAWG Index – Down 4%

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Andy Hailey

Month to Month Change In this seventeenth survey of the web, The WAWG Index monthly average was down by 3.7 percent from February 2007. Of the fourteen categories tracked, 9 were down, 5 were up, and none was unchanged. The … Continue reading →

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