Do neo-cons regard Joseph McCarthy as a true American who was scandalized by the liberal media?

Answer 1

There is no liberal media. There is a corporate media.
(ABC, CBS, NBC, CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, FOX are all owned by commercial corporations).

Answer 2

Some do, some don't. McCarthy was an opportunist who saw an opening in the public hysteria of the times he lived in; he took full advantage and the government, seeing the reaction to McCarthy, sadly backed him up with, among other things, the House Un-American Activities Committee. A few years later, the Republican party realized the damage he was doing to the party and stopped supporting him. He died in disgrace, but apparently not forgotten. While onservatives saw Communism as a growing unified threat, they also saw an opportunity to build up the 'Military Industrial Complex' with constant war and/or war fear. Now it has been replaced with 'Terrorism', which is even better for the conservatives needs because it is not connected to any specific government. Thus terrorism can be used as an excuse for war and/or war fear indefinitely because there is no solid evidence of when terrorism will end. America only cares about profit and controlling people; as it erodes the middle class with privatized health insurance and predatory credit card companies, it will collapse as a democracy entirely.

Answer 3

As is the case, with maximum of your questions, this is yet another purple herring. There are honestly some human beings on the remarkable who communicate of a "liberal controlled media" interior the comparable vein that neo Nazis communicate of a Jewish controlled media. besides the shown fact that, that may no longer the final public and that i think of such human beings do no longer think of such statements all the way with the aid of. quite, what maximum folk on the the remarkable ability whilst they say that the media is liberal is that a majority of human beings interior the media do have liberal (i.e. slanting to the left) perspectives and that this impacts how they cutting-edge the information. this is born out via polls that time out that the overpowering majority vote and/or contribute funds for a definite social gathering linked with left of centre perspectives that starts off with the letter "D". Now, in many circumstances this does not be numerous an argument since one won't be able to assume human beings to be bias unfastened, left or appropriate. besides the shown fact that, possible assume the persons interior the media to be professional approximately their jobs and regrettably, this has had blended effects. in component of certainty that their biases have leaked with the aid of in an exceedingly blatant way in many circumstances, affected how issues are provided. consequently, the critism of those on the remarkable of a media ruled via the left (with few considerable exceptions) is particularly warranted. what's maximum staggering is that for the period of spite of such obvious-ness, there are those interior the media and someplace else who won't be in a position to even admit to it! in spite of this, i assume that could clarify your post right here.

Answer 4

I regard Senator Joseph McCarthy as one of the most maligned and unsung heros in American History. The fact that he was correct is why the communists have worked so hard and long to destroy his reputation. Read RETREAT FROM VICTORY by Joseph McCarthy.

Answer 5

"In the late 1940's, another newly coined term was shot into our cultural arteries: "McCarthyism." Again, it was a derogatory term, suggesting some insidious evil, and without any clear definition. Its alleged meaning was: "Unjust accusations, persecutions, and character assassinations of innocent victims." Its real meaning was: "Anti-communism.'

Senator McCarthy was never proved guilty of those allegations, but the effect of that term was to intimidate and silence public discussions. Any uncompromising denunciation of communism or communists was—and still is—smeared as "McCarthyism." As a consequence, opposition to and exposes of communist penetration have all but vanished from our intellectual scene. (I must mention that I am not an admirer of Senator McCarthy, but not for the reasons implied in that smear.)"

Answer 6

I wrote a paper on the subject a few years back... since I'm sure nobody wants to read a 20 page paper, I'll give the short answer. Yes, they do believe that... no, they aren't right (the Venona intercepts proved absolutely nothing about the people McCarthy went after)... yes, McCarthy was a horrible human being.

Not that this affects my opinion of him, but I wonder if conservative Republicans realize that the guy was a closet homosexual...

"Have you no sense of decency sir? At long last, have you no sense of decency??"

Answer 7

I have no idea how other people view McCarthy, but your definition works fine for me. Russia and China, while instituting communism, had killed and/or imprisoned untold millions by the 1950's. It was rightly viewed as an enemy to American ideals.

I didn't miss any point, I just don't see it the way you do. Learn to recognize the difference.

Answer 8

McCarthy refined the art of "witch-hunting". He was a complete and utter moron. Neo-cons love fearmongering...

Answer 9

If you take a look at who wrote the history of that time, you find its overwhelmingly a liberal view. Some facts are ignored or whitewashed by that view.

Answer 10

Missing the point Ruth.
While communism isnt something we want as a form of government here in the States, using it as an excuse to discredit and ruin the lives of innocent people is a disgusting mis-use of power.

--and insults wont help me see your point of view either --

and you did miss the point...