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Senator Joe McCarthy Was Correct, Just Too Early
Posted on 7/20/26 at 10:35 am
Posted on 7/20/26 at 10:35 am
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This video from BlazeTV features host Steve Deace and guests discussing the legacy of Senator Joseph McCarthy and his anti-communist warnings from the 1950s. The panel argues that McCarthy was ultimately correct in his assessment of communist infiltration in American institutions, suggesting he was simply ahead of his time (1:11-1:21).
Key Discussion Points:
Retrospective Validation: The guests contend that despite McCarthy's controversial methods—which they acknowledge ruined innocent lives (3:20-3:24)—he correctly identified the presence of communists within the State Department and other sectors, a claim they believe has been supported by historical documents like the Venona papers (3:02-4:18).
Modern Application: The panel links McCarthy's historic warnings to the current political climate, arguing that contemporary political movements and ideologies (such as those represented in the Democratic Party or among activists) are direct descendants of the same communistic threat McCarthy sought to expose (4:23-5:14).
Call to Action: Guests urge viewers to take a more active role in local politics, city council meetings, and elections to counter what they characterize as a "godless," anti-Christian, and collectivist culture infiltrating American society (5:26-6:18, 9:22-9:52).
Tactical Recommendations: The discussion concludes with a call for "drastic measures," including the aggressive use of the legal system against perceived ideological opponents, such as Antifa members, and an assertive political operation to address what they perceive as the radicalization of major cities like New York City (7:20-9:08).
Posted on 7/20/26 at 10:43 am to lake chuck fan
quote:He was correct, then and it's pretty glaring now. Everyone he said was a communist was actually a communist.
Just Too Early
Except the military brass he got ruined for accusing. However, he didn't initiate that one. It was a threat made good by his lawyer, whose gay buddy didn't get the promotion he wanted. The lawyer threatened the brass that he'd accuse them if his butt buddy didn't get promoted. They called his bluff and the rest is history.
And that gay lawyer was - Trump mentor Roy Cohn.
And a lot of people think it was an intentional poison pill.
This post was edited on 7/20/26 at 10:45 am
Posted on 7/20/26 at 10:47 am to lake chuck fan
I think McCarthy became a full blown alcoholic after he realized his warnings about where the US was headed with communism/socialism was soundly dismissed by the political establishment.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 10:47 am to lake chuck fan
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communist infiltration in American institutions,
A big one was a lot of people who fled Europe to the U.S. during and following WWII became professors (especially in Calif). They started spreading the word to college students about the wonders of communism.
This post was edited on 7/20/26 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 7/20/26 at 10:50 am to lake chuck fan
The MSM (Lying Media) is now our PRAVDA. It must be dissolved.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 10:52 am to lake chuck fan
McCarthy’s issue wasn’t the fact he was critical and suspicious of communism. Joe McCarthy was a problem because he accused tons of people of being communist without ever providing a single shred of evidence.
His accusations ruined people’s careers unnecessarily.
His accusations ruined people’s careers unnecessarily.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 10:54 am to lake chuck fan
McCarthy wasn’t even early. He was actually on the money. A lot of the “innocents” he accused actually weren’t innocent at all. The only thing he was guilty of was not batting 1000.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 10:56 am to kingbob
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McCarthy wasn’t even early. He was actually on the money. A lot of the “innocents” he accused actually weren’t innocent at all. The only thing he was guilty of was not batting 1000.
We’re rewriting history now?
Posted on 7/20/26 at 10:59 am to lake chuck fan
He was right at the time, too.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 11:05 am to Jesterea
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We’re rewriting history now?
standard operating procedure for liberals and commies et al
Posted on 7/20/26 at 11:07 am to lake chuck fan
i’m as anti-communist as the next guy, but it’s not illegal to be a communist. There’s been democratic socialist/communist movements in America since the early 20th century so this recent “wave” is nothing new. The way to combat communism is through offering alternative solutions and explaining its fallacies.
Communism will never become mainstream in America because it’s too easy to poke holes in it. There will always be extremists on the left who support it, but the middle 50% will never get on board.
Communism will never become mainstream in America because it’s too easy to poke holes in it. There will always be extremists on the left who support it, but the middle 50% will never get on board.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 11:23 am to Jesterea
quote:Wrong. He was incorrect about the military brass Roy Cohn accused. Everyone else he said was a communist really was a communist.
oe McCarthy was a problem because he accused tons of people of being communist without ever providing a single shred of evidence.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 11:24 am to lake chuck fan
He wasn't too early. That was exactly the time to completely eliminate the threat.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 11:26 am to geauxEdO
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i’m as anti-communist as the next guy, but it’s not illegal to be a communist.
Is it illegal to be a chinese spy in the USA? Is it illegal to be a member of AQ in the USA?
Posted on 7/20/26 at 11:47 am to blueboy
Alright, provide the evidence that every person he accused having communist sympathies or being a soviet agent was what he said they were. He could never do it, but I’m sure you’ve got this.
This post was edited on 7/20/26 at 11:48 am
Posted on 7/20/26 at 11:51 am to lake chuck fan
He conveniently died soon after as well.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 11:56 am to TheBeezer
He died of liver failure because he was a well documented alcoholic.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 11:57 am to lake chuck fan
Blacklisted By History provides a good counterpoint to the established narrative about the man.
Posted on 7/20/26 at 11:59 am to Jesterea
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Alright, provide the evidence that every person he accused having communist sympathies or being a soviet agent was what he said they were. He could never do it, but I’m sure you’ve got this.
Give us some examples of innocent people he smeared.
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