Category Archives: Rampant Cronyism/Corruption

Are cronies in charge? Are their friends getting richer? Are poor performers given awards and promotions in spite of their failures? Are leaders averse to admitting failure? Do leaders fine tune their responses to redefine what a failure is? Are potential problems denied initially and redefined as more detail comes to light? Are non-campaign funds being laundered into campaign coffers or private accounts of supporters of the war against the enemies? Are government ethics committees being restructured and the rules modified to protect the guilty? Are corporations making false claims about profit and destroying employee futures? When will the laws be changed to protect corporations from any law suits? When will the Executive branch become the only branch of government with power? When will Washington, D.C. become The Corporate Headquarters of the United States? How fare is too far?

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.

 

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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Fool Me Once Shame on You, Fool Me Twice … No, Not This Time

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Andy Hailey

As I have written previously in this blog, I was deceived by another president forty years ago. I watched the man I supported, and worked for, become further corrupted by both the power that comes with being President of the … Continue reading →

  • Related WAWG Article:: <a href="https://the-wawg-blog.org/?p=35" target="_blank" title="talked the President out of signing amendments that would have put stronger teeth in the Freedom of Information Act">Corruption Requires Secrets, Secrets Need Protection, and Protection Requires Collusion and a Hobbled Media</a>
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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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From Baylor University to US Congressional District 22 – Tom Delay’s Dubious History

Posted on April 21, 2006 by Jim Vogas

(Links to references for each entry are included at the end of the article.) Tom Delay was asked to leave Baylor University for drinking and vandalism. (1) As a state legislator, he gained a reputation as a playboy, earning the … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4052979" target="_blank" title="DeLay was a small-town Texas exterminator who rose to be the most powerful man in Congress. ">Texas Journalist Lou Dubose on Tom DeLay</a>
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Thousands of Bush Appointees – How Many More Duds Are Lying Low to Avoid Discovery!?

Posted on February 8, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Mr. Deutsch has now resigned. He lied on his resume about having a degree from Texas A&M. Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11128105/#060208" target="_blank" title="Everyone in this government is Michael Brown, from George W. Bush right on down.">Heckuva of a job, Deutschie - MSNBC.com</a>
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Power and Absolute Power – What Concerns Me Most

Posted on January 11, 2006 by Andy Hailey

During the last forty years, I transitioned from a Young Republican during the Vietnam War to a moderate-to-liberal independent during a time of increasing corruption in the legislative and executive branches of the federal government. In both cases, I had/have … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5135241" target="_blank" title="The former Speaker of the House says his party is in danger of losing the moral high ground on Capitol Hill. He calls on fellow Republicans to embrace reform, and to return to a vision of smaller government.">To Fix What's Broken in Congress, Start 'Small'</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5148979" target="_blank" title="House Republicans want to move past the setback suffered when their majority leader, Tom DeLay, was indicted. But the two leading candidates to replace DeLay, Roy Blunt (R-MO) and John Boehner (R-OH), have close ties to lobbyists.">House Leadership Candidates Also Have Lobbyist Ties</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5148982" target="_blank" title="In Washington, K Street is synonymous with the lobbying industry. The K Street Project, a Republican initiative to integrate lobbyists into the political power structure, had been linked to the current scandal with lobbyist Jack Abramoff.">The K Street Project and Jack Abramoff</a>
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Power and Abosolute Power – What has happened to the U.S. Congress

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Andy Hailey

Newt Gingrich recently repeated the well known phrase on power and absolute power but he put it in the context of what has been happening to the U. S. Congress, “Big government tends to corrupt. But government with no party … Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5135241" target="_blank" title="The former Speaker of the House says his party is in danger of losing the moral high ground on Capitol Hill. He calls on fellow Republicans to embrace reform, and to return to a vision of smaller government.">To Fix What's Broken in Congress, Start 'Small'</a>
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Corruption Requires Secrets, Secrets Need Protection, and Protection Requires Collusion and a Hobbled Media

Posted on December 20, 2005 by Andy Hailey

… a disturbing cabal that started after the resignation of President Nixon and continues today in the Bush administration with some of the same saboteurs. Continue reading →

  • Related NPR Stories: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5014688" target="_blank" title="The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Inspector General has released a report that finding former CPB Chairman Kenneth Tomlinson violated federal law in his efforts to rid the public airwaves of what he called its liberal bias.">Report Finds Ex-CPB Chair Violated Law</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5013575" target="_blank" title="Former Corporation for Public Broadcasting chairman Kenneth Tomlinson violated his office's code of ethics as he sought to bring political change to the organization, according to the agency's internal investigation.">Report Faults Ex-CPB Chair Tomlinson on Ethics</a>, <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5014066" target="_blank" title="He also allegedly used political tests as a factor in hiring a new president. " >CPB Report Details Ex-Chairman's Wrongdoings</a>
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