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.

 

July 2006, WAWG Index – Up Another 14%

Posted on July 15, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In this tenth survey of the web, the WAWG Index group average was up by 14.1 percent from June 2006. Of the fourteen items tracked, 1 was down, 13 were up, and 0 were unchanged. The cumulative change for the … Continue reading →

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Torture – Should We and Admit It, or Shouldn’t We and Stay Above The Norm?

Posted on July 4, 2006 by Andy Hailey

NPR ran a series on Torture this last June. The following are excerpts from this series that went from legalize it to it’s not very useful. Click on the related link to hear and read more. Alan Dershowitz, author, lawyer … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5451760" target="_blank" title="Pentagon officials have reportedly decided to omit a Geneva Convention rule against humiliating and degrading treatment of detainees from a new army manual.">Army Omits 'Humiliating and Degrading' Rule</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5498114" target="_blank" title="He also reveals that al-Qaida was planning an attack on the New York City subway system.">Inside the War on Terror: 'The One Percent Doctrine'</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4271214" target="_blank" title="Did American doctors participate in the torture of enemy combatant detainees in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay?">Report Alleges Doctors Aided Torture of Terror Detainees</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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June 2006, WAWG Index – Up Almost 16%

Posted on June 17, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In this ninth survey of the web, the WAWG index group average was up by 15.6 percent from May 2006. This made up for a little over half May’s drop of 26 percent. Of the fourteen items tracked, 12 were … Continue reading →

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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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2006 Tax Cut Update – Evangelical Losses Even Larger

Posted on June 10, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In a previous article based on a 1996 study by Pew Research, I stated, “In conclusion, the white evangelical Protestants get little return from the party they support. Money may not be what they are looking for, but mixing religion … Continue reading →

  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.ctj.org/html/gwb0602.htm" target="_blank" title="A new study released today by Citizens for Tax Justice and the Children’s Defense Fund">Year-by-Year Analysis of the Bush Tax Cuts Shows Growing Tilt to the Very Rich</a>, <a href="http://www.cbpp.org/9-27-06tax.htm" target="_blank" title="We address some of the myths heard most frequently in recent tax-cut debates">TAX CUTS: MYTHS AND REALITIES</a>
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Bush “Pioneer” from Ohio Pleads Guilty To Avoid Trial and Questions That Could Embarrass The Decider

Posted on June 3, 2006 by Andy Hailey

After pleading guilty to avoid trial and get a lesser sentence, Tom Noe is now facing 24 to 30 months in prison and a hefty fine. He has gone from leading the Bush reelection effort in NW Ohio and becoming … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4984210" target="_blank" title="Gov. Bob Taft has pleaded guilty to four misdemeanor ethics charges.">Scandals Damage GOP Candidates in Ohio</a>
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2006 Tax Cuts – What Did the Christianists Get for Their Support of the GOP?

Posted on May 31, 2006 by Andy Hailey

On March 17, 2006, “The Decider” (President Bush II) signed a $70,000,000,000 (billion) tax cut passed by “The Follower” (Congress), which is trying to find another $23 billion for us – well some of us anyway. The table below, which … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://marketplace.publicradio.org/shows/2006/05/17/PM200605176.html" target="_blank" title="Robert Reich, Commentator and former Labor Secretary, wonders why we keep cutting taxes when we're spending so much money">Marketplace: <i>Another</i> tax cut for the rich? </a>
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May 2006, WAWG Index – Down 26%

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In this eighth survey of the web, the WAWG index group average was down by 26 percent from April 2006. Of the fourteen items tracked, all 14 were down. The cumulative change for the index is still up 26 percent. … Continue reading →

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Christian is to “Christianist” as Muslim is to Islamist – Religious Believers vs Religious Political Ideologues

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Islamists and “Christianists” are a minority in their respective religions and use their religion to promote a political ideology.  (Revised 2/19/2023 to add new links while keeping the original broken links and title references.) In an Andrew Sullivan article, Mr … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5380568" target="_blank" title="Omar Berdouni plays hijacker Ahmed Al Haznawi in Paul Greengrass' movie United 93.">Playing a Despised Terrorist: 'United 93'</a>
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