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Are there any similarities in the current political rhetoric and the House Un-American Activities Committee of the past?
House Un-American Activities Committee
Posted from www2.gwu.edu
American History
Donald Trump
United States
Posted 8 y ago
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Today each side of the Political Spectrum swears the OTHER side is un-American.
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MAJ Bryan Zeski
1stSgt Eugene Harless - True. The catch is that the government has the power to do more than make you look bad - whereas that is the extent of the media powers.
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MAJ Bryan Zeski
SSgt Christopher Brose - Yes, but they don't have the power to put you in jail and take away your liberty.
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1stSgt Eugene Harless
MAJ Bryan Zeski - The Media can force the Governments hand. An elected official worrying about negative press will kow tow to the media and give in to the mob mentality.
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What many people don't seem to remember is that HUAC did uncover Soviet spies in our government.
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Good question. It presents an interesting parallel between post-WWII red scare and the current fear of Islamic terrorism. Fear can be a powerful motivator.
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