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Hiltzik: Communists in GOP ranks
The article examines how recent U.S. political rhetoric, especially from Republican figures like President Trump, revives old anti-communist themes to target progressive politicians and policies. It argues that the term “communism” has become a political dog whistle, often used to discredit social programs and democratic socialist ideas, rather than reflecting genuine fear of Soviet-style ideology. Historically rooted in mid-20th-century red-baiting, this tactic now functions as a partisan weapon, emphasizing fear and conspiracy over substantive debate.
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