So what is the new term for McCarthyism? :o)


>>http://news.yahoo.com/s/cmp/20050531/tc_cmp/163702011
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>>Is it just me, or are we forgetting something here... like ummm... I dunno... the constitution and perhaps everything that makes the USA not Iran?
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>>geeeze!
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>Well, within recent history (since 1918) until the collapse of the USSR, we had the threat of communism destroying our democracy. Now we have the Patriot Act to prove who is a good American. Take away some or all of our rights and those in power will be happy.
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>Who needs freedom and liberty when we have politicians and judges who dictate what is best for us? There is no perfect system except within the eyes of those in power.
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>Those God fearing Americans who think that the loss of liberties is a good thing sing a different tune when they are the center of focus by the authorities.
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>So if the communist menace (pinko, etc.) is gone then what is left to accuse those Americans who disagree with the direction we are taking? How about a list of terms? Anti American, dissident, and malcontent come to mind.