Tag: authoritarianism

New Page: Books on Fascism, Authoritarianism, Violence and Bigotry
I have a new page, with books on fascism, authoritarianism, violence and bigotry, and more, with links to book reviews and author interviews and information about the authors ... Read More

A Screeching Mob Holding Illegal Demonstrations? Or Kavanaugh Protesters?
Senators on both sides said at the SCOTUS nomination hearing that demonstrations come with democracy. But Trump & co. portray Kavanaugh protesters as an existential threat ... Read More

American Totalitarianism: Authoritarianism and Christian Dominionism
Both authoritarianism and Christian dominionism are powerful forces in America. Theocracies are among the severest examples of totalitarianism. Will democracy prevent a Christian States of America? ... Read More

Authoritarianism: Respect for Authority — the President, Teachers, Police
The president's almost a god, you hand your kids' lives over to the schools, and you live in a police state. As a country, America has a serious case of authoritarianism. ... Read More

Dutch Police Training: From Authoritarianism to Deescalation Strategies
In World War Two, the Netherlands felt what authoritarianism does. Respect for authority declined after the war. Dutch police training adapted, and focused on social skills like deescalation techniques ... Read More

American Democracy Is Only As Strong As Its Separation of Powers
American democracy, the checks and balances, the separation of powers over the three branches of government only work if everyone sticks to the rules. ... Read More

Trump is the Republican Candidate: It’s a Bit Late to Face American Fascism
American fascism has led to this: Trump is the Republican candidate for the 2016 presidential election. He shows all the signs of a wannabe fascist leader. Have we passed the point of no return? ... Read More

Was Trump Success in the Republican Primary a Surprise? Look at History!
Only in America and only to Americans is it a surprise that Trump is doing so well in the Republican primary. Why would he not? Everything's in place for history to repeat itself ... Read More

1984: Dutch Police Training Adjusts to Society’s Anti-Authoritarianism
Dutch police training was revised when the police realized the need to adapt to post-war society's anti-authoritarianism. They shifted from rigidly applying the law to focusing on social skills such as deescalation strategies. ... Read More

Authoritarianism: Response to Police Misconduct? A Slap on the Wrist
Authoritarianism: when police misconduct is accepted. A cop trips up students on a soccer field for kicks; a woman is thrown to the ground, handcuffed and crammed into a police car by four officers, for jaywalking. In what other profession could anyone behave that way? ... Read More

Are You a U.S. Citizen?: Crossing Internal Checkpoints While Alien
How to deal with American authoritarianism when crossing internal checkpoints. What do you answer when asked, "Are you a U.S. Citizen?" What do you answer when you're a resident alien? ... Read More

Reese Witherspoon v. Police: America Is a Police State and Nobody Minds
Last week Reese Witherspoon's husband was arrested for driving drunk. But Reese was arrested, too. Why? She got out of the car! Reese v. the police -- guess who won? America is a police state and nobody seems to notice, or mind ... Read More