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by FLRanger on 18 July 2012 - 02:07
by Blitzen on 18 July 2012 - 02:07


McCarthyism is the practice of making accusations of disloyalty, subversion, or treason without proper regard for evidence. The term has its origins in the period in the United States known as the Second Red Scare, lasting roughly from 1950 to 1954 and characterized by heightened fears of communist influence on American institutions and espionage by Soviet agents. Originally coined to criticize the anti-communist pursuits of Republican U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin, "McCarthyism" soon took on a broader meaning, describing the excesses of similar efforts. The term is also now used more generally to describe reckless, unsubstantiated accusations, as well as demagogic attacks on the character or patriotism of political adversaries.
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A demagogue (/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/) or rabble-rouser is a political leader in a democracy who appeals to the emotions, prejudices, and ignorance of the poorer and less-educated classes in order to gain power. Demagogues usually oppose deliberation and advocate immediate, violent action to address a national crisis; they accuse moderate and thoughtful opponents of weakness. Demagogues have appeared in democracies since Athens. They exploit a fundamental weakness in democracy: because ultimate power is held by the people, nothing stops the people from giving that power to someone who appeals to the lowest common denominator of a large segment of the population.
by joanro on 18 July 2012 - 02:07

by FLRanger on 18 July 2012 - 02:07
by Blitzen on 18 July 2012 - 02:07

by FLRanger on 18 July 2012 - 02:07
by Freddy on 18 July 2012 - 03:07
OK, FLRanger, I checked my facts. Not only did Obama say that Bush was responsible for the bailout, the first 17.4 billion loan occurred in october 2008. When was that election again?
I don't post a lot on this board because there are a lot of members that know far more than I about GSDs. I doubt there are that many that know more about politics.... Bush moved to prop up the industry and protect their employees and their suppliers. Obama gave GM to the unions.

by FLRanger on 18 July 2012 - 03:07

by vonissk on 18 July 2012 - 05:07



by vonissk on 18 July 2012 - 05:07


OBAMA 2012
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