[SergeiRachmaninov]

I saw this program last weekend. Mr. Evans, who served as chairman of the American Conservative Union in the sixties and seventies, has long been engaged with this material. His book is an in-depth and scholarly recounting of the McCarthy era, including the Alger Hiss case and the role of Whitaker Chambers. It includes all the newer information that has become available since the breakup of the Soviet Union. Mr. Stanton makes a compelling case that there was in fact a "witchhunt" and McCarthy was its victim. The leftist smear of McCarthy -- and anti-communism, in general -- has become an article of faith within academe and among elite opinion leaders. Mr. Evans gives this distorted view of history a scholarly kick in the teeth which it will not easily shake off.

Mr. Evans has the skills not only of a scholar but also those of a raconteur. Listening to him, one has a powerful sense of getting a first-person account. I could not recommend this program too strongly.

[blam]

" Mr. Stanton makes a compelling case that there was in fact a "witchhunt" and McCarthy was its victim. "

I'm a firm believer of this.

One of the best books ever written.

[Lancey Howard]

BUMP!

[Lancey Howard]

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[A.A. Cunningham]

Any mention of McCarthy assistant Robert F. Kennedy?

[LucyT]

Backhoe’s reference list with lots of links.
Thanks backhoe.

“Tailgunner Joe—Where Have You Gone, Joe McCarthy?”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/935830/posts

[spanalot]

“Mr. Stanton makes a compelling case that there was in fact a “witchhunt” and McCarthy was its victim”

McCarthy, Patton, MacArthur, Forrestal - they were all right - and hinted down like dogs by the left.

[VR-21]

I'm reading "Blacklisted" presently, and it's a great read. One has to wonder how this country survived such an incredible penetration of our our government by communists during the 30's and 40's.

Several sources, most notably Venona, and Soviet archives have all but completely vindicated Joe McCarthy, but I very much doubt that US academia and media will ever admit it.

This book, "Witness" and "The Venona Secrets" are books everybody should have (and read) IMO. I would also recommend "The Sword and The Shield" by Christopher Andrew.

[antinomian]

The next aricraft carrier should be named Senator McCarthy.

[Buffettfan]

Wen Ho Lee is another perfect example of communist infiltration made possible because of the liberal mental disorder knows as “multi-culturalism and diversity). It should be illegal for ANY foreigner to work in ANY of our US governement labs.

[SergeiRachmaninov]

Now about 15 minutes until program start.