John Dean

Caging Anti-democratic Forces Requires Eternal Vigilance

Our democracy requires eternal vigilance and massive participation to keep the ever-present anti-democratic forces corralled. Continue reading →

4 years ago

Stopping The Authoritarian Nightmare – VOTE!

INTRODUCTION John Dean's newest book. Authoritarian Nightmare: Donald Trump and His Followers, details the threat of American authoritarianism. In addition,…

4 years ago

Government by the Party, for the Party, and of the Party – Part 1a, The House that Newt Built

As I said in Failed Single Party Nations of the Past - Where Are We Going Now?, "Nations run by…

18 years ago

Government by the Party, for the Party, and of the Party – Part 1b, The Double High House of Delay

Twenty years after the Republican take over of the House, it was time for Gingrich to leave and let the…

18 years ago

Government by the Party, for the Party, and of the Party – Part 2, The Frist Mini-House Senate

According to John Dean, the Senate "is not yet an authoritarian body," however, "This is not to say there is…

18 years ago

Government by the Party, for the Party, and of the Party – Part 3, The Cheney Executive Branch

In this fourth in a series of four, I start with a few quotes from John Dean about Dick Cheney,…

18 years ago

“Can There Really Be Fascist People In A Democracy?” – John Dean Exposes The Authoritarians that Are Leading the Way

According to John Dean, Profession Altemeyer has identified three types of authoritarians: The Followers, The Leaders and the Double Highs.…

18 years ago