Agitators identified as Communists are causing a disturbance once more.

Agitators identified as Communists are causing a disturbance once more.

In a series of recent discussions, claims have been made about the extent of communist influence in various sectors of American society, stretching back to the Cold War era. Here's a closer look at the evidence and implications of these allegations.

Government

The most notable case of suspected communist infiltration is that of Alger Hiss, a government official accused by former Communist courier Whittaker Chambers of spying for the Soviet Union. Hiss was ultimately convicted of perjury (not espionage) related to these accusations, which were highly publicized and linked to fears of communist infiltration in government during the late 1940s and early 1950s. However, Senator Joseph McCarthy's claims of numerous Communist infiltrators in the government were largely undocumented and did not hold up under scrutiny during the Army-McCarthy hearings in 1954.

Labor Movements and Intellectual Circles

During the 1930s, the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) had considerable influence in labor unions and cultural organizations, particularly under the popular front policy. The CPUSA supported Stalinist policies and controlled or influenced many "front" groups. However, these activities were often political and ideological rather than covert infiltration.

Media, Scientific Establishment, Business, Churches, and Schools

Direct, proven evidence of systematic communist infiltration in these institutions is limited or inconclusive. During the Red Scares and McCarthyism, accusations targeted individuals in media and academia, but many were later cleared or the accusations were found to be exaggerated or politically motivated. The CIA's monitoring and occasional manipulation of journalists is documented as part of Cold War intelligence activities but does not necessarily indicate infiltration by communists themselves. Claims of infiltration into churches and business are more typically hearsay from anti-communist rhetoric rather than supported by verified evidence.

The Current Landscape

The silence of the American establishment regarding the Communist conspiracy to rule the world has been deafening throughout, with nearly three decades of self-deception, self-congratulations, and self-sabotage. Today, the Communist strategy is said to be holding tight on the big thigh of America by opening up its financial markets. Communist China is a significant player in the US economy, producing vitamins, medicines, and nearly everything that is bought.

Politicians are described as "red shills," pretending to be liberals or moderates, but their actions and positions should be judged instead. The election of Joe Biden is described as "rife with irregularities." Communist-led mobs burned buildings, looted stores, and killed people loyal to the country last summer, threatening and intimidating whole communities.

The Deep State and the Resistance

The Deep State, a group within the U.S. military, intelligence community, State Department, Department of the Treasury, Department of Commerce, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Judicial System, has been ruling the U.S. for 70 years, operating capitalism and the Cold War. This group despises Trump and has been resisting and confronting him since his election. Wall Street, traditionally close to the political elite, is said to have been unable to fix President Trump.

The Future of America

After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, a new kind of "conservative" emerged, friendly to Russia and China, and naively believing that America's universities were "the last refuge of the Marxists." Professor Di Dongsheng, a Chinese academic, explains that China has people at the top of America's core inner circle of power and influence. The history of Communist subversion is presented as an old story, with Robert Morris, a former special counsel for the U.S. Senate, having written about it in the 1950s. Morris documented cases of subversion in American higher education, including universities like Harvard, Columbia, and New York University.

According to Professor Di, China had no problems fixing its relationship with America from 1992 to 2016. However, the defense build-down began with the pulling apart of the nuclear weapon industry and the stopping of warhead production, with hawks joining the ranks of economic optimists. The objective of the conspiracy, as described, is to diminish the United States in world affairs, weaken it militarily, and confuse its spirit with talk of surrender. The Communist power grab is compared to the takeovers of Czechoslovakia, Venezuela, and South Africa by the Communist-dominated ANC, relying on tactics such as Communist street violence, fraudulent elections, and racial tension.

In conclusion, while communist and leftist groups sought influence in unions, intellectual circles, and to some extent in government, the most extensive "infiltration" claims were often exaggerated, driven by paranoia, or used by authorities to justify surveillance and repression. Concrete cases such as Alger Hiss exist but are exceptions rather than proof of broad institutional infiltration. The declassified FBI and CIA activities reveal a complex picture of both actual communist activity and aggressive government counteraction, often involving misinformation and repression tactics.

1. The Cold War era saw allegations of communist infiltration in various sectors of American society, with one notable case being Alger Hiss, a government official accused of spying for the Soviet Union.
2. During the late 1940s and early 1950s, claims of communist infiltration in government led to widespread fear and were largely associated with Senator Joseph McCarthy's unsubstantiated claims.
3. In the 1930s, the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) had significant influence in labor unions and cultural organizations, supporting Stalinist policies and controlling or influencing many "front" groups.
4. Direct and proven evidence of systematic communist infiltration in media, the scientific establishment, business, churches, and schools is scarce or unsubstantiated, although accusations were rampant during the Red Scares and McCarthyism.
5. Today, claims of communist influence in American politics are prevalent, with politicians labeled as "red shills" and the election of Joe Biden described as "rife with irregularities."
6. The Deep State is said to have been resisting President Trump since his election, operating within various U.S. government agencies.
7. After the fall of the Soviet Union, China is believed to have gained influence in America's core inner circle of power and influence, with China-friendly American "conservatives" emerging.
8. Historically, Communist subversion tactics have included street violence, fraudulent elections, and racial tension, as demonstrated by takeovers in countries like Czechoslovakia, Venezuela, and South Africa by Communist-led groups.

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