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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.

 

Freedom Isn’t Free – What Are We Willing to Pay For It?

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Andy Hailey

Before deciding what freedom is worth to us in this time of financial catastrophe and preemptive war, let’s take a look at what freedom was worth to another generation of Americans. The table below shows the U.S. tax rates and … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Great-Tax-Con-Job-by-Thom-Hartmann-090721-79.html" target="_blank" title="A very small niche of America's uber-wealthy have pulled off what may well be the biggest con job in the history of our republic">The Great Tax Con Job</a>
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Common Wealth – Key to Our Democracy and Threatened by a Growing Aristocracy

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Andy Hailey

” … to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for all; to afford all an unfettered start, and a fair chance in the race of life. “ In my previous posting, I provided a list of critical factors that compare … Continue reading →

  • Supporting Articles: <a href="http://www.rockridgeinstitute.org/research/lakoff/progressive-taxation-some-hidden-truths.html" target="_blank" title="Progressive taxation—taxing the wealthy at higher rates than the poor—is a moral issue. ">Progressive Taxation: Some Hidden Truths</a>, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/larry-beinhart/time-for-tax-hikes_b_156423.html" target="_blank" title="Nobody likes to give up their own money for the common good.">Time for Tax Hikes</a>
  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/george-lakoff-and-bruce-budner/progressive-taxation-som_b_45927.html" target="_blank" title="Senator Barack Obama on the proposed repeal of the estate tax, posted on his Web site on June 7, 2006.">OBAMA ON THE ESTATE TAX</a>, <a href="http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940CE1DD113BF935A15755C0A9659C8B63 " target="_blank" title="400 richest people in US">400 Richest's Share of Income Grew Even Bigger</a>
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Who Should Pay for the Mistakes of Our Leaders and Their Rich Friends?

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Andy Hailey

If I made a major decision that I later came to regret because it is costing me much more than I can manage while still living my life of ‘luxury,’ what options do I have. Should I ask strangers to … Continue reading →

  • Related Web Article: <a href="http://citizensbriefingbook.change.gov/home" target="_blank" title="US economic growth has been strongest when our taxes have been high. ">Why You Should Be Screaming for Higher Taxes</a>
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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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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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