PURGING CONSERVATIVES: The New Red Scare

The American Red Scare of the 1950s may be one of the most important — and most terrifying — events in our nation’s history. It was a witch hunt — an all-out assault — on any American citizen deemed to be a threat simply because of their thoughts. Led by Senator McCarthy, the House of Un-American Activities Committee destroyed lives. Mere accusations sometimes meant you were stripped of your job and your dignity. Sound familiar? We’ve gone from pursuing alleged communists to pursuing “right-wing extremists.” But how are our new “reality czars” defining that? Is it Trump supporters, red-state Republicans, conspiracy-theorist “nut jobs”? Our new Red Scare is here, America. Are you on the list?