Seems clear that history does repeat itself, and just like that during the McCarthy era, it will take the people to get rid of #Trump #MAGA

We can't count on anyone but ourselves!

McCarthy’s supporters in the 1950s claimed that his lies were necessary for keeping #Republicans in power: the ends justified the means. Neither journalists nor politicians could figure out how to counter #McCarthy’s tactics

It was the American people who finally destroyed his career, turning against him when they realized he was hurting decent people and lying to them to gain power

https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/february-8-2026 #Republican #fascism #communists #gaslighting

"Suddenly reporters ignored him, the Senate 'condemned' him, and he died only two and a half years later, likely from complications relating to alcoholism."

#McCarthy #Republicans #lies #disinformation #fascism
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"McCarthy’s supporters in the 1950s claimed that his lies were necessary for keeping Republicans in power: the ends justified the means. Neither journalists nor politicians could figure out how to counter McCarthy’s tactics. It was the American people who finally destroyed his career, turning against him when they realized he was hurting decent people and lying to them to gain power."

~ Heather Cox Richardson

#McCarthy #Republicans #lies #disinformation #fascism
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https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/february-8-2026

"The dictionary oughta charge you rent!"
https://youtu.be/anPtxsFM_vU
#Faulkner #McCarthy

“Using his lies to gain power, McCarthy rampaged across the next years, ruining lives through lies and innuendo.”
—Heather Cox Richardson, February 8, 2026
#mccarthy

”McCarthy’s critics pointed out that he never produced any evidence of his wild claims… He yelled, he made crazy accusations, he leaked fragments of truth that misrepresented reality, he hectored and badgered. He perfected the art of grabbing headlines and then staying ahead of the fact-checkers. By the time reporters called out his lies, they were already old news… The front page would have McCarthy’s newest accusation.”
—Heather Cox Richardson, Feb 8, 2026
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/february-8-2026
#mccarthy

🚨News: Art Rooney II says the McCarthy hire is about winning games, not winning the first press conference or online chatter. Ownership's judgment matters more than pundits; patience will be tested, but wins should win over the fans. #Steelers #McCarthy

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🏈News: Big shakeup in Pittsburgh: Mike McCarthy named Steelers head coach, ending Tomlin's 19-year run. A bold, homegrown hire with pedigree, but fans remain skeptical after a playoff drought. #Steelers #McCarthy

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz activated our Minnesota National Guard under State authority, in case we need to protect ourselves from a Federal Government trying to instigate an Insurrection against US citizens. Walz termed this a #McCarthy moment—“Enough is enough."—time to condemn & impeach.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz activated our Minnesota National Guard under State authority, in case we need to protect ourselves from a Federal Government trying to instigate an Insurrection against US citizens. Walz termed this a #McCarthy moment—“Enough is enough."—time to condemn & impeach.

man, george w. #bush, dick #cheney and donald #rumsfeld - hell, even #nixon, #mccarthy and #mcmnamara - look like totally nice, reasonable and decent people right now

Die #Sanktionen gegen Menschen von @hateaid durch die #US-Regierung, haben etwas von #McCarthy und #unamerikanischenUmtrieben an sich. Die 1950er sind unter #Trump zurück.

https://www.l-iz.de/politik/europa/2025/12/das-imperium-schlagt-zu-trump-meinungsfreiheit-hateaid-kommentar-642182

🏈 Nfl news: Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell leaves door open for Week 18 JJ McCarthy return

🏈 Vikings' coach Kevin O’Connell hints at a potential return for JJ McCarthy in Week 18 as he recovers from injury. With the playoffs out of reach, this could be a pivotal moment for McCarthy's development. Can he shine in the final game? #Vikings #NFL #McCarthy

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🏈 Nfl news: Vikings Give Huge J.J. McCarthy Injury Update After Beating Lions

🏈 The Vikings celebrate a 23-10 win over the Lions, showcasing rookie Max Brosmer's resilience! Coach O’Connell is optimistic about J.J. McCarthy's return for the season finale. Exciting times ahead for Minnesota! #Vikings #NFL #McCarthy

🏈 Nfl news: NFL Insider Drops Vikings QB Update Amid J.J. McCarthy Injury

The Vikings remain committed to J.J. McCarthy despite his injury struggles, believing in his potential for growth. As offseason discussions heat up, the balance between risk and fundamentals will be key for his future. 🌟 #Vikings #NFL #McCarthy

J’ai regardé en effet et c’était Impressionnant en effet. Une vraie chasse aux sorcières digne de l’époque #McCarthy, commanditée par le groupe #Bolloré et sans doute #Dati, orchestrée par Georges #Allouche, un rapporteur fourbe, malhonnête et agressif.
Patrick #Cohen et Thomas #legrandmix accusent, devant les députés, les médias de la galaxie Bolloré : « Nous sommes entrés dans l’ère du “trumpisme” » https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2025/12/18/patrick-cohen-accuse-devant-les-deputes-les-medias-de-la-galaxie-bollore-d-employer-des-methodes-de-barbouzes_6658559_3234.html

Aller, #Pixies et #PinkFloyd en alternance, ça va 4 jours, on met un autre disque.

#McCarthy • The Enraged Will Inherit The Earth (Midnight Music, 1989, Optic Nerve Recordings, 2020)

https://opticnerverecordings.bandcamp.com/album/the-enraged-will-inherit-the-earth

#music #IndieRock

@randahl

A similar movement happened also in the 1950s during #mccarthyism albeit on a much smaller scale. Creative industries in #europe benefitted as a result. This was especially the case in the #uk . Worth recalling that #roycohn - later a mentor to #trump - was also #mccarthy's right hand man at the time!

Le retournement de l'Histoire comme le renversement d'alliance est d'autant plus remarquable que #Trump fut client pendant 30 ans de l'avocat mafieux #RoyCohn dont la carrière a débuté en tant qu'assistant du Sénateur #McCarthy qui présidait le comité de lutte contre les activités anti-américaines, soit l'influence russe et soviétique dans la société US.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/newly-declassified-documents-reveal-the-untold-stories-of-the-red-scare-a-hunt-for-communists-in-postwar-america-180986344/