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.

 

March, 2006, WAWG Index – Down 6.5%

Posted on March 23, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In this sixth survey of the web, the WAWG index group average dropped by 6.5 percent from February, 2006. Of the fourteen items tracked, 10 were down, 4 were up, and 0 were unchanged. The cumulative change for the index … Continue reading →

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Over Two Hundred Detainees Released from Guantanamo – Two Were Just Satirical Writers Turned in for a Reward

Posted on March 18, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Imagine living Afghanistan where vengeance is a part of life. Add to that terrorists and their supporters mingling with your neighbors, familiar with your local traditions, acquainted with some of the local leaders, and hiding from the U.S. The U.S. … Continue reading →

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Justice O’Connor Blasts Republican Congressmen and Warns of Dictatorship

Posted on March 18, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Nina Totenberg, NPR legal affairs correspondent, attended a speech by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, at Georgetown University.  This speech was not available for broadcast, but Nina covered the high points.  Nina quoted Justice O’Connor: Attacks on the … Continue reading →

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New Port Security Agreement with Pakistan – Is National Security Taking a Hit More Significant Than the Dubai Terminal Deal?

Posted on March 6, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In my first article on the Dubai Ports World business deal, I made reference to the Container Security Initiative (CSI).   As reported by U.S. Customs Today:  The CSI consists of four core elements. These are: (1) establishing security criteria … Continue reading →

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Soldiers Die, Parents Grieve – When Will the Rest of Us Sacrifice for National Security?

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In my effort to get past the political grandstanding and trying to point out the real issue with local national security, I have found another perspective for you to consider. Former labor secretary Robert Reich concludes his Marketplace commentary on the … Continue reading →

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Science Information vs. Administration Policy Controlling Public Information

Posted on February 26, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Don Gonyea of NPR interviews both Dr. Donald Kennedy, Editor-in-Chief of Science Magazine, and Dr. John Marburger, President Bush’s Science Advisor, and provides this summary: One of the top domestic priorities for the Bush administration this year has been promotion … Continue reading →

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United Arab Emirates – What about Venezuela and Their Florida Terminal Operations?

Posted on February 26, 2006 by Andy Hailey

According to Adam Davidson of NPR , there are: 15 major ports in the U. S.; Roughly 100 terminals amongst these ports; SSA Marine, an American company, is the biggest terminal operator with 7 terminals; Maher Terminals, also an American … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5233829" target="_blank" title="The political din over a Dubai-based company's efforts to run terminals at major U.S. ports is so loud it's hard to get at the facts of the case. But dozens of security experts say the move won't put the nation at additional risk.">Getting the Facts on the Port Security Fracas</a>
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Dubai Ports World – National Security Issue, Political Grandstanding, or Both?

Posted on February 25, 2006 by Andy Hailey

DP World rhetoric is everywhere. Here are some facts about managing terminals, not ports, inside and outside the United States, and about Dubai Ports (DP) World. The ports themselves are owned by local taxpayers and run by local governments. Port … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5225495" target="_blank" title="What kind of relationship does the United States have with the United Arab Emirates -- particularly after Sept. 11? ">U.A.E. and American Policy</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5205334" target="_blank" title="New York Sen. Charles Schumer has criticized the deal, saying he is concerned about outsourcing services that affect national security.">Company's Takeover of U.S. Ports Raises Security Concerns</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5225229" target="_blank title="The British port operator P&O says its takeover by an Arab company will go ahead in spite of growing opposition in the U.S." >Marketplace: Concern over Control of U.S. Ports</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5225492" target="_blank" title="Federal officials insist the purchase does not pose a security risk. " >Resistance Grows to Arab Firm's Control of Ports</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5226999" target="_blank" title="Rob Cortel declares this issue as simple political grandstanding. There are no operational or security changes involved.">Who Should Monitor Security at the Nation's Ports?</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5227732" target="_blank" title="There are many levels of security at New Jersey's Port Newark, one of the terminals that would be run by Dubai Ports World. The workers at the terminal are nearly all American and that won't change, according to managers at the facility.">Port Newark Not Worried by Dubai Purchase Plan</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5228240" target="_blank" title="Michael Grey of the maritime journal Lloyd's List, talks with Madeleine Brand about DP World">Dubai Ports World at Center of Ports Debate</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5228627" target="_blank" title="News Analysis by Daniel Schorr">Could There Be More Behind the Port Dispute?</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5228338" target="_blank" title="30 minute discussion on why all the national security fuss is really baseless, cronyism, political grandstanding, and better port security at Dubai than in the US.">Debate Heats Up over Port Security</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5230511" target="_blank" title="Commentator Terence Smith visited one of the United Arab Emirates last year. In Dubai, he found a culture so capitalistic and ostentatious that he immediately understands why the U.S. government would be cultivating this rich nation's friendship.">United States, Dubai: Understanding the Links</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5229449" target="_blank" title="Observers and company employees talk about the history and operations of Dubai Ports World.">Dubai Ports World a Multinational Corporation</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://edgeperspectives.typepad.com/edge_perspectives/2006/02/the_real_signif.html" target="_blank" title="The saddest part of the story is that DP World didn’t buy P&O to get access to these US terminal facilities. The real reason they acquired P&O was to gain access to P&O’s port operations in China, a much more rapidly growing market than the US.">Edge Perspectives with John Hagel: The Real Significance of the Dubai Ports Controversy</a>
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February, 2006, WAWG Index – Up 68%

Posted on February 19, 2006 by Andy Hailey

In this fifth survey for the WAWG index, the group average jumped by 68 percent from January, 2006.    The one reason for the large jump was a huge 1,017 percent increase for “election fraud”. The fraud jump continues the … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.worldproutassembly.org/archives/2006/01/in_2006_voting.html" target="_blank" title="The significance of the election fraud issue can not be overstated. The fate of our republic turns on how this issue is dealt with and resolved in the coming year">In 2006, Voting Fraud is the Keystone Issue</a>
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From NASA to the Bureau of Land Management – Administration Party Hacks Suppress Unfavorable Information

Posted on February 9, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Regardless of whether another Bush appointee loses their job at the BLM, they are out there suppressing research that goes against the Bush administration’s policy. Continue reading →

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