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The Specter of McCarthy

By john w connelly jr - Posted on November 21st, 2008

It is an old cliché to refer to a politician as a “McCarythite” or to bring up the specter of the HUAC when discussing current politics. However, it seems there are still those in the American political sphere who would gladly resurrect Joseph McCarthy, or at the very least, are willing to adapt his policies. Many even lovingly embrace the image of a neo-McCarthyite. Read More »

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