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The return of McCarthyism
The Reaction —
... Apparently mistaking a recent Hardball appearance as an audition to become the latest face of reckless demagoguery, Rep. Michele Bachman gave voice to the most rabid and vile imaginings of the increasingly violent GOP base. She hints darkly of widespread anti-Americanism within the Congressional chambers. The video is at the link, I can't bring myself to repeat it here. ...
The new McCarthyism
Newshoggers.com —
... Apparently mistaking a recent Hardball appearance as an audition to become the latest face of reckless demagoguery, Rep. Michele Bachman gave voice to the most rabid and vile imaginings of the increasingly violent GOP base. She hints darkly of widespread anti-Americanism within the Congressional chambers. The video is at the link, I can't bring myself to repeat it here. ...
Dividing America
PoliGazette —
... An oft-repeated refrain is that Americans are more divided than ever before. As one example, David Neiwert says that Republican Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann should be censured for saying the media should investigate members of Congress who hold anti-American views. Bachmann’s statement is not worthy of a Congresswoman; however, there’s much more to consider about the causes of the political and social divide, as I discuss at length below. ...
The Stench of Desperation (I am [not] Joe).
Comments from Left Field —
... Right wing identity politics and carefully-manufactured pseudo-populist rage against ‘vote fraud’; Race/red/God-baiting Obama to ridiculous extremes; the hyperbolic overreaction to McCain’s latest campaign stunt FAIL.
Oh, and my personal favourite (pace the good Doctor), McCarthyism redux from Rep. Michele Bachmann: ...
SATURDAY ROUNDUP
News —
... asserts at The Moderate Voice, adding that he doesn’t expect any major revelations when Powell appears on “Meet the Press” tomorrow. Bachmann’s claim on “Hardball” that some members of Congress are “anti-American” gives voice to the right wing’s darkest impulses, David Neiwert argues at Crooks and Liars. Bachmann’s statements border on McCarthyism for Washington Monthly’s ...
Message: I Don’t Care And I Will See You Burn
pandagon.net - we are the public option —
... You know, we could have avoided all of this if ethereally unknowable Negro Barack Obama had just agreed to do eleven billion townhalls with John McCain. ...
Pro-America vs. Anti-America
Jon Swift —
... of what Palin meant by pointing out that northern Virginia is not “real Virginia.” Rep. Michelle Bachmann then went on Hardball and told Chris Matthews, “I wish the American media would take a great look at the views of the people in Congress and find out, are they pro-America or anti-America? I think the people would love to see an expose like that.” But many Americans are still unclear as to what is pro-America and what is anti-America, so I have made a chart that will give you some examples. This list is by no means exhaustive so please feel free to provide your ...
Why They Invented YouTube
Shakesville —
... says that she never called for the news media to investigate members of Congress who might be anti-American. Colmes: You said you were concerned during the campaign that Obama had anti American views and you said the news media should do a penetrating expose and take a look at the people and find out, are they pro-America or anti-America Bachmann: Actually that's not what I said. It's an urban legend that was created and that's not what I said.Ahem: I would ...
The Stupid. It Burns.
Agitprop: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Propaganda —
... guys report where our troops are at. You report what’s
happening day to day. You make a big deal out of it. I think it’s
asinine. You know, I liked back in World War I and World War II when
you’d go to the theater and you’d see your troops on, you know, the
screen and everyone would be real excited and happy for’em. Now everyone’s got an opinion and wants to downer–and down soldiers. You know, American soldiers or Israeli soldiers.
Reminds me of Michelle Bachman.
I think media should be ...
Neo-Hooverism Has Lead to Neo-McCarthyism
Library Grape —
... One can only hope that Rep. Michele Bachmann gets her wish and is able to empanel a new version of the House Un-American Activities Committee. Remember this gem from Chris Matthews back in '08? ...
