Posted on Jun 20, 2016
A modern-day Joseph McCarthy: Donald Trump is the latest in a long line of American demagogues
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Joseph McCarthy Part Deux
A modern-day Joseph McCarthy: Donald Trump is the latest in a long line of American demagogues
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Personally I would not liken businessman tycoon Donald Trump to career politician Joseph McCarthy PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
McCarthy has been vilified and his name has become virtually synonymous with witch hunting.
There were many communist infiltrators in the CIA, MI6, etc. in those days. They were outed long afterwards after they had done their damage and fled home.
Not to mention John Harvey Oswald.
While many are doing their best to tar and feather or ride-out-of-town-on-a-rail Donald Trump [remember Blazing Saddles], today the DOJ released a redacted version of the 911 call that the Orlando ISIS-inspired terrorist released to ensure people are not offended by what he said. That is one of the most idiotic statements this administration has released - his actions were horrific to most sane people who aren't Wahhabi doctrine Muslims.
McCarthy has been vilified and his name has become virtually synonymous with witch hunting.
There were many communist infiltrators in the CIA, MI6, etc. in those days. They were outed long afterwards after they had done their damage and fled home.
Not to mention John Harvey Oswald.
While many are doing their best to tar and feather or ride-out-of-town-on-a-rail Donald Trump [remember Blazing Saddles], today the DOJ released a redacted version of the 911 call that the Orlando ISIS-inspired terrorist released to ensure people are not offended by what he said. That is one of the most idiotic statements this administration has released - his actions were horrific to most sane people who aren't Wahhabi doctrine Muslims.
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Capt (Join to see)
LTC (Join to see) - Oh yes there is more - left wing denial. Go do like Hillary and tell your lies to the mother's of the "witch hunt"
1. Her e-mails clearly show she knew what was happening. 2. She clearly lied to the citizens of this country and to the families of the victims about it, and 3 Anyone who thinks this is proper is not worthy of being listened to.
Finally, even after her e-mails revealed that these things are true all that happens is that she call the victims liars. You know sort of like Bill's victims were the ones at fault. She lied about them too.
1. Her e-mails clearly show she knew what was happening. 2. She clearly lied to the citizens of this country and to the families of the victims about it, and 3 Anyone who thinks this is proper is not worthy of being listened to.
Finally, even after her e-mails revealed that these things are true all that happens is that she call the victims liars. You know sort of like Bill's victims were the ones at fault. She lied about them too.
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LTC (Join to see) - And I would say that for a field-grade officer you show a particularly slanted view of reality and unwarranted trust of biased sources.
The facts are not indisputable except in that McCarthyism was a stain on our American way of life.
The facts are not indisputable except in that McCarthyism was a stain on our American way of life.
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Capt (Join to see) - Benghazi, Benghazi, Benghazi. Sorry, your partisan witch-hunt only brought to light one crime, and that is the GOP's fraudulent use of millions upon millions of taxpayer dollars in their attempt to smear a candidate.
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Although I believe her e-mail fiasco is a crime I have somewhat stayed clear of it except for the word I saw that I signed a paper saying I would accept at least a five year prison sentence if I compromised it.
BUT, the out and out lies that were presented. which, in my opinion were done only to prevent election damage, and the people support the position that it was okay for the government officials to spread such lies that makes me wonder why you or anyone supports this liar in chief.
BUT, the out and out lies that were presented. which, in my opinion were done only to prevent election damage, and the people support the position that it was okay for the government officials to spread such lies that makes me wonder why you or anyone supports this liar in chief.
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My Two cents:
Joseph McCarthy was an ASS!!! There is no denying that, but in hindsight he really was not wrong. How he went about his task WAS wrong. He shook the tree to see what would fall out, he went with the current liberal mantra of “The ends justify the means” This I cannot abide, and the nation was correct to censor him for it. Attacking people with no proof does nothing but make you a fool.
Trump is also an ASS!! He speaks his mind without Political Correctness, He says we should enforce the laws we currently have and is called racist. He says that the Middle East should be taking in its own refugees and America should do what it takes to protect its self. He wants to put America before the Global PC culture that is killing it.
So I think the correct question is, “Just because you do not like someone does that make them wrong?”
Joseph McCarthy was an ASS!!! There is no denying that, but in hindsight he really was not wrong. How he went about his task WAS wrong. He shook the tree to see what would fall out, he went with the current liberal mantra of “The ends justify the means” This I cannot abide, and the nation was correct to censor him for it. Attacking people with no proof does nothing but make you a fool.
Trump is also an ASS!! He speaks his mind without Political Correctness, He says we should enforce the laws we currently have and is called racist. He says that the Middle East should be taking in its own refugees and America should do what it takes to protect its self. He wants to put America before the Global PC culture that is killing it.
So I think the correct question is, “Just because you do not like someone does that make them wrong?”
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Capt (Join to see)
I don't agree with much that our politicians do. But I at least know where Trump stands as he speaks. Yes, he may change his mind. Who among us doesn't?
But, with the other you can not believe what she says.
But, with the other you can not believe what she says.
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Capt (Join to see) - I think you may have misunderstood me lol I am a Trump Supporter. Hillary has way to many Bodies, Scandals, and Blood on her hands. She changes her stand on ANY topic more often than I change socks. I would trust Mexican tap water before I would trust her. As a Military member it is unconscionable her actions / lack of in Benghazi and the lies she told after. As a Network administrator the Private Server and all her excuses and lies are infuriating. She is the optimizes why we have all the rules she broke.
Trump is anti-PC and I like that about him. Yes he says some dumb stuff but they all do. He has some great "ideas" I would like to hear a more solid "how" on. I am 100% America First. Less / no money to people that hate us and more money to help our own citizens.
Trump is anti-PC and I like that about him. Yes he says some dumb stuff but they all do. He has some great "ideas" I would like to hear a more solid "how" on. I am 100% America First. Less / no money to people that hate us and more money to help our own citizens.
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CPO (Join to see) - No, I wasn't commenting other than to express my own opinion of the liar in chief.
I truly wish we had a more viable candidate to support. I know for certain I will not support HRC
I truly wish we had a more viable candidate to support. I know for certain I will not support HRC
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