Stig Östlund

söndag, november 21, 2010

The Worst Politician In American History

<<  Joseph McCarthy.
Some politicians these days like to throw around the word “socialist” to apply to anyone left of libertarian. Back in McCarthy’s day, being blacklisted as a communist sympathizer was a serious matter that could destroy a person’s career and social standing. Often compared to the Salem witch trials, Senator McCarthy's hearings ruined the lives of many people, communist or otherwise.

Joseph McCarthy was born on a farm in Appleton, Wisconsin, on 14th November, 1908. His parents were devout Roman Catholics and Joseph was the fifth of nine children.

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