authoritarian conservatives
THE ALBERTON PAPERS, VOL.5, #2
By dick darne oct. 8 2007
“So we’re in a heck of a pickle now. What motivates these guys anyways? Just how could 59 million people be so stupid?” asked Johnny.
“Most of the 59 million were not stupid but manipulated by trickery and outright lies.” explained Todd. “The bad guys will do anything to have their way and outright lying is OK to them. About 30% of the republican base agree with the means also. They can best be described as ‘authoritarian conservatives’, which means someone very strong has to be in charge. Most are content to follow, some have to be ‘da man’.”
“Sounds like they’re breeding liberty right out of our species.” added Bill.
“That’s where we’re headed for sure if we don’t wake up.” replied Todd. “They have almost ruined the Supreme court by placing four members who don’t give a rat’s butt about our liberties. They have expanded the Executive branch to claim powers not granted in our Constitution, they call it the ‘unitary executive’, it is nothing more than a continuation of Nixon’s attempted power grab.”
“This isn’t the Grand Old Party of yesteryear, that I knew and respected and even voted for them a few times. Where’s Ike or Fighting Bob when we need them?” wondered Bill.
“They’ve changed, for the worst, I’m afraid.” said Elder.
“Where have you been?” someone asked.
“This is not the only think tank, you know.” Elder replied. “I have to keep in touch with them all. Remember, I told you all that I’ve been around a very long time. My job is to make sure the past is not forgotten. A lot of people don’t realize it, but this unitary executive vs. checks and balances goes back a long ways. Think of it as Jefferson vs. Hamilton, in the early days of the republic. Research, read and study accordingly. Also, keep in mind that if the history of the world was a line from Alberton to Superior, then the history of our republic would be no more than a dot, right at the terminus. For a more up to date analysis, read ‘Broken Government’ by John Dean. In any case, study, learn, discuss, think and act.”
Do as Elder says. Stay tuned. dd
By dick darne oct. 8 2007
“So we’re in a heck of a pickle now. What motivates these guys anyways? Just how could 59 million people be so stupid?” asked Johnny.
“Most of the 59 million were not stupid but manipulated by trickery and outright lies.” explained Todd. “The bad guys will do anything to have their way and outright lying is OK to them. About 30% of the republican base agree with the means also. They can best be described as ‘authoritarian conservatives’, which means someone very strong has to be in charge. Most are content to follow, some have to be ‘da man’.”
“Sounds like they’re breeding liberty right out of our species.” added Bill.
“That’s where we’re headed for sure if we don’t wake up.” replied Todd. “They have almost ruined the Supreme court by placing four members who don’t give a rat’s butt about our liberties. They have expanded the Executive branch to claim powers not granted in our Constitution, they call it the ‘unitary executive’, it is nothing more than a continuation of Nixon’s attempted power grab.”
“This isn’t the Grand Old Party of yesteryear, that I knew and respected and even voted for them a few times. Where’s Ike or Fighting Bob when we need them?” wondered Bill.
“They’ve changed, for the worst, I’m afraid.” said Elder.
“Where have you been?” someone asked.
“This is not the only think tank, you know.” Elder replied. “I have to keep in touch with them all. Remember, I told you all that I’ve been around a very long time. My job is to make sure the past is not forgotten. A lot of people don’t realize it, but this unitary executive vs. checks and balances goes back a long ways. Think of it as Jefferson vs. Hamilton, in the early days of the republic. Research, read and study accordingly. Also, keep in mind that if the history of the world was a line from Alberton to Superior, then the history of our republic would be no more than a dot, right at the terminus. For a more up to date analysis, read ‘Broken Government’ by John Dean. In any case, study, learn, discuss, think and act.”
Do as Elder says. Stay tuned. dd
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