Of course, it was, and its modern cousin is, cheap political posturing. 55 years ago campaigning on fear of foreign boogymen proved to be a winner. Things haven't changed much.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Tuesday Great Aunt Blogging: Demagoguery Pays Edition
My great aunt, not surprisingly, appears to have feared and loathed the Red Menace. This clip from her scrapbook is kind of interesting. The headline provides an insight into the political atmosphere of the time. This columnist (love that picture) recognizes that being against communism is a political plus!
Of course, it was, and its modern cousin is, cheap political posturing. 55 years ago campaigning on fear of foreign boogymen proved to be a winner. Things haven't changed much.
Of course, it was, and its modern cousin is, cheap political posturing. 55 years ago campaigning on fear of foreign boogymen proved to be a winner. Things haven't changed much.
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