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.

 

South Dakota’s “JAIL for Judges” – The Authoritarian Single-Party State Needs to Control the Judiciary

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Andy Hailey

EDWARD LAZARUS summarized the situation this way: In legal circles, the issue of the moment is judicial “independence.” For many years now, right-wing conservatives [authoritarians (RWA)] have been conducting an unrelenting attack on supposedly out-of-control “activist” judges, as part of … Continue reading →

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  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6288938" target="_blank" title="The proposal has alarmed not only judges, but also large swathes of South Dakota society.">South Dakota to Vote on Ending Judicial Protections</a>
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The Decider – Why Did He Decide to Violate His Oath of Office

Posted on October 19, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Article II, Section 1 of the United States Constitution provides the following requirement for any newly elected President: Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation: “I do solemnly swear (or … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6284887" target="_blank" title="U.S. authorities started taking prisoners and looking for a way to handle their cases.">With Interrogation Rules Set, U.S. Moves Ahead</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6275386" target="_blank" title="What happens after President Bush signs the Military Commissions Act of 2006">Lawyer Discusses Implications of New Detainee Law</a>
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Your Last Chance to Save Liberty

Posted on October 19, 2006 by Jim Vogas

You have read about countries that grab people off the streets and out of their homes to disappear forever.  Until today, you, as a citizen of the United States of America were protected from such abuse. Buried in complex new … Continue reading →

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October 2006, WAWG Index – Down 29%

Posted on October 15, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Month to Month Change In this thirteenth survey of the web, The WAWG Index category group average was down by 28.6 percent from September 2006. Of the fourteen categories tracked, 9 were down, 4 were up, and 1 was unchanged. … Continue reading →

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Bush Appointees Create Third Class of Worker – And Exempts Them from Union Representation

Posted on October 8, 2006 by Andy Hailey

On October 3, 2006, the five member National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled by a 3 to 2 vote to ‘clarify’ the definition of a ‘supervisor’ to favor employers and oppose employees. The vote had three Bush appointees supporting the … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6193870" target="_blank" title="The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that nurses with certain responsibilities are supervisors, and therefore barred from joining unions">Labor Board Decision May Slash Union Membership</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://edworkforce.house.gov/democrats/pdf/NLRBreport071306.pdf" target="_blank" title="President Bush’s National Labor Relations Board Rolls Back Labor Protections">WORKERS’ RIGHTS UNDER ATTACK BY BUSH ADMINISTRATION</a>
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Foley Sex Scandal and Tom Delay’s Little Black Book – To What Extent Did Tom Manipulate His Fellow Authoritarians?

Posted on October 3, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Back in 1995, Jonathan Alter of Newsweek confirmed that Tom Delay, as House majority whip, had a little black book as part of doing business in the House. In October 2005, Alter wrote about it in Tom DeLay’s House of … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6182246" target="_blank" title="Latest on the six-term congressman 53 year old Congressman.">The Mark Foley Scandal</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6189883" target="_blank" title="Power Corrupts - Daniel Schorr looks back on many years of Washington scandals.">Hearing Echoes of Washington Scandals</a>
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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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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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Posted in Authoritarianism, Church/State Unification, Disdain of Educated & Artists, Enemy/Scapegoat, Human Rights Abuse, Obsession with National Security, Rampant Cronyism/Corruption   |   Leave a comment   |  

September 2006, WAWG Index – Up A Suprising 195%

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In this twelfth survey of the web, The WAWG Index category group average was up by 194.7 percent from August 2006. Of the fourteen categories tracked, 2 were down slightly, 12 were up quite a bit, and 0 were unchanged. … Continue reading →

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War(?) On Terror – No, Only An Excuse to Break the Law and Lower Our High Standards

Posted on September 16, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Many insist on calling our efforts to fight a relatively small group of individuals a war. I think this national endeavor is giving the terrorists far too much credit and we are only empowering them to have more control over … Continue reading →

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  • Related WAWG Article:: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=92" target="_blank" title="Can There Really Be Fascist People In A Democracy?">Authoritatian Personality Traits</a>
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