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And you think McCarthy wasn't on to something?

Lee — 10/29/2007 6:10:52 AM (archived)

Maybe he did go a bit overboard...but not by much. Hollywood was heavily influenced by communist ideology during the time and he did have a reason to worry. It's odd how McCarthy is always demonized nowadays. Thing is, it's mostly by those who are sympathetic to the communist cause. McCarthy is evil but Che is a fashion statement.

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"Obsessive-Compulsive Political Disorder" - TB - 10/23/2007 6:09:15 PM
- I feel guilt for not putting more effort into the study of issues and candidates. - alcaray - 10/25/2007 10:17:36 AM
  - A major chore in California. - TB - 10/25/2007 2:53:40 PM
    - I admire your spirit. - alcaray - 10/25/2007 10:32:08 PM
      - PS: for Californians - alcaray - 10/25/2007 11:14:22 PM
- " Normal people shouldn't have much interest in the government....." - Lindy - 10/23/2007 10:33:39 PM
  - No, he's right. - TB - 10/24/2007 3:40:30 AM
    - re: No, he's right. - Lindy - 10/24/2007 4:53:36 AM
- Very well put. - ER - 10/23/2007 6:20:24 PM
  - It works both directions... - TB - 10/23/2007 6:38:03 PM
    - I'm glad you feel that way about it. - ER - 10/23/2007 7:11:47 PM
      - re: I'm glad you feel that way about it. - SDAI-Tech1 - 10/26/2007 9:52:32 AM
      - "it's a good time to detox" - Lindy - 10/23/2007 10:25:19 PM
      - ...and who says there is no God!? (n/t) - Jody - 10/23/2007 9:32:53 PM
      - You're on. - Bowser - 10/23/2007 8:49:08 PM
        
        What? With Iran being next and Putin aligning with China?? - Lindy - 10/23/2007 10:35:10 PM
        
        He's not asking you to abstain from politics - azstrummer - 10/24/2007 3:02:48 PM
        
        I disagree - Lindy - 10/24/2007 3:27:47 PM
        
        re: I disagree - ER - 10/25/2007 2:42:10 AM
        
        I see your point..... - Lindy - 10/25/2007 7:32:40 PM
        
        We're all guilty of it, - ER - 10/26/2007 12:01:49 AM
        
        I watched a good movie tonight - Lindy - 10/27/2007 3:45:08 AM
        
        Fascism is an ancient evil. - ER - 10/27/2007 12:06:22 PM
        
        And you think McCarthy wasn't on to something? - Lee - 10/29/2007 6:10:52 AM
        
        Lee, thank you - azstrummer - 10/30/2007 1:27:35 PM
        
        McCarthy was a dick. - TB - 10/31/2007 1:29:26 AM
        
        " It was like finding a turd in the soup." - Lindy - 10/26/2007 8:45:51 PM
        
        180 degrees in opposition.... - SDAI-Tech1 - 10/26/2007 10:18:12 AM
        
        All quiet on the Eastern Front - ER - 10/26/2007 1:29:16 PM
        
        re: coffee shops - TB - 10/26/2007 5:16:23 PM
        
        re: coffee shops - ER - 10/26/2007 7:03:46 PM
        
        The bad news is those people are running the universities now. - TB - 10/26/2007 7:42:08 PM
        
        Then maybe you know how I feel when I come here. - ER - 10/26/2007 9:21:44 PM
        
        On the other hand... - TB - 10/28/2007 5:42:41 AM
        
        Having said that... - ER - 10/28/2007 7:11:48 PM
        
        Be careful ER... - SDAI-Tech1 - 10/26/2007 10:34:29 PM
        
        Do you see yourself in your magic mirror? - ER - 10/26/2007 11:42:33 PM
        
        Good question... - SDAI-Tech1 - 10/27/2007 12:34:25 AM
        
        I was wondering how you would respond to his post;) (n/t) - Jody - 10/26/2007 3:03:42 PM
        
        It should come as no surprise. - ER - 10/26/2007 4:12:52 PM
        
        re: All quiet on the Eastern Front - SDAI-Tech1 - 10/26/2007 3:03:10 PM
        
        "it's taken many years of learning....." - Lindy - 10/27/2007 3:55:56 AM
        
        "it just rolls right off of me......." - Lindy - 10/26/2007 8:42:07 PM
        
        "99.9%" ;-) - SDAI-Tech1 - 10/26/2007 10:24:38 PM
        
        Barbarossa ultimately failed. - ER - 10/26/2007 4:09:55 PM
        
        "Silence will no longer be interpreted as cowardice or defeat - Jody - 10/26/2007 1:21:56 AM
        
        Wow...CE, the Masked Wrestling of political discussion. (n/t) - TB - 10/25/2007 4:01:15 AM
        
        And so am I. - ER - 10/23/2007 9:58:48 PM
      - Isn't that like going into a bar and proposing everyone take the Pledge for a month? (n/t) - TB - 10/23/2007 8:13:29 PM
        
        I'll be your sponsor TB...for when you go through withdrawl;) (n/t) - Jody - 10/23/2007 9:34:43 PM
        
        Not really. - ER - 10/23/2007 8:22:50 PM

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