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West DIDN’T say they were communist in their ideology or outlook, he claimed that 80 US congressmen were actual member of the Communist PARTY, and yes that’s not only irresponsible and delusional , but literally McCarthyism by definition.
It was a stupid thing to say because a) it severely damages his credibility on important issues on which he speaks out and b) makes him look like he’s about 20 year behind the times as he should well know Communism is an ideology smoldering on the ash-heap of history. Islamo-fascism is the clear and present danger in today’s world
The junior senator from Wisconsin was heartily disliked for being the cop-on-the-beat who exposed Communists.
Well, well, well... it seems “Lex Gabba” got zotted.
‘Bye Lex! Don’t let the door hit you where the good Lord split you!
LucyT, and myself started posting about the “Progressive Caucus” in October of 2005 IIRC, but few thought it worthy of concern at that time. I believe it is the “Progressive Caucus” that Congressman West is concerned with, and yes they are Communists, and NO it wasn’t anywhere near as stupid a thing for the Congressman to state as is your post.
I’d recommend you learn about the Left before you attack the right at FR.
he claimed that 80 US congressmen were actual member of the Communist PARTY
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All you have to do to join a party, is think you are a member.
The Dems vote like that.
Not so much as you seem to believe. Probably true in the former USSR but the world is checkered with tin pot dictators that keep the old faith alive.
Regards,
GtG
PS There was an old joke that went something like this;
What is the difference between Russia and the United States?
Answer; The Communist party is illegal in Russia.
Communism may, in one sense, be foundering on the ash heap of history, but it is succeeding under the guise of progressivism, environmentalism. Just read Aaron Klein’s the Manchurian President to see how many fellow traveling marxist groups there are. Congressman West did refer to the platform of the Democratic Progressive Caucus. They are commies!
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Ash heap of history? Let's be realistic. There are several governments around the world currently which can't be described as anything but communist: North Korea, Cuba, Vietnam, Venezuela for starters.
Islamo-fascism is closely aligned with communism as can be seen most readily by the geopolitical alliances between Islamist and communist states, like Iran and North Korea. David Horowitz did an excellent book on this subject, titled "Unholy Alliance."