Chapter 607 McCarthy Vs Hardy Media
McCarthy fabricated evidence, distorted facts, and indiscriminately slapped labels on people. He declared in Congress that 205 members were Communist sympathizers and claimed to have a list and proof. However, when the President and Congress demanded evidence, McCarthy refused to provide any.
He expanded his accusations under the pretense of combating communism, persecuting many individuals and instigating a White Terror. Freedom is a core tenet of America, but does freedom still exist in the United States today?
Not satisfied, McCarthy sought to widen his campaign, instilling fear in everyone. Below is a list obtained by our reporters of the individuals and organizations McCarthy plans to investigate next:
The U.S. military, National Security Council, Department of Defense, defense contractors,Voice of America, the Government Printing Office, major corporations, film studios, the three major television networks, and several newspapers.
Individuals include senior federal officials, congressmen, diplomats, university professors, union leaders, writers, newspaper editors, movie and TV actors, and journalists, totaling over 600 people.
"McCarthy's overreach, fabricated accusations, and political attacks are his hallmark. He labels anyone who disagrees with him as his enemy."
"Moreover, he has abused Senate procedures to deliberately interfere with hearings and obstruct investigations, engaging in relentless harassment."
"This is not the behavior of a public servant but that of a political thug. His actions have severely damaged America's ecosystem, eroding the nation's core values of freedom and inclusion. Such a congressman should be expelled immediately."
"Furthermore, our reporters have uncovered that McCarthy is not only a political thug but also corrupt in his personal life. He has a gambling habit, losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in recent years, and indulges in women, spending tens of thousands annually on escorts. These claims are supported by evidence and are not baseless accusations."
"More importantly, he has engaged in economic fraud. Under the guise of investigating certain companies, he has harassed them to the point of operational collapse, causing their stock prices to plummet. His associates then shorted these companies, profiting handsomely. This dirty political financial scheme has earned McCarthy hundreds of thousands of dollars."
"These pieces of evidence have been submitted to government investigation departments, and we trust they will uncover the full truth."
"A political thug like McCarthy should be expelled from Capitol Hill, tried, and sent to hell."
As McCarthy read the newspaper, his face darkened, for most of the claims were true. While the language was inflammatory, it was not far from the truth.
If it were mere political attacks, such as accusations of fabricating charges against others, he could still argue his way out. However, the allegations of colluding with others to short companies were his real doing.
He thought he had been discreet but now realized someone had uncovered everything.
If these claims were verified, he would have no defense. McCarthy's face grew grim.
Suddenly, McCarthy stood up abruptly.
No way.
He wasn't going to admit defeat like this.
He needed to counterattack, to ensure theGlobal Timesshut down. He refused to believe they had no solid evidence and assumed they fabricated it.
He still had allies, and he intended to rally them to deal with theGlobal Times.
"Contact the press. I'm holding a press conference," McCarthy shouted at his secretary.
"Yes, Congressman," the secretary replied, rushing out.
But within a minute, the secretary returned, even more panicked than before. "Congressman, ABC Radio just announced they have critical evidence against you, proving you're a—"
"A what?!" McCarthy demanded.
"A political thug. They said all your actions were based on lies," the secretary stammered.
McCarthy's face twisted with rage. He stormed into the outer office, where several of his loyal staff stood, quickly rising upon seeing him.
"Turn on the radio!" McCarthy bellowed.
The radio was switched on, tuned to ABC Radio.
During ABC's most popular lunchtime news segment, the host said, "Today, we bring you recordings of Congressman McCarthy. Let's see what this public servant has truly been up to lately."
A sense of foreboding gripped McCarthy's heart.
The radio played a recording of McCarthy's voice. Despite the technical limitations of recording devices at the time, it was unmistakably his voice.
McCarthy's voice was arrogant:
"Create lists. Anyone remotely connected must be on the list. Investigate them. I want them to feel fear. When they hear McCarthy's name, these companies and celebrities should tremble."
"Evidence? Who needs evidence? If I declare them Communists, they are Communists. Fabricate some evidence and send it to federal courts. The current political climate forces even federal judges to compromise. If they dare say the evidence is insufficient, we'll accuse them of shielding these people. Heh heh."
"Federal officials? Business leaders? Artists, film stars, literary greats—they all need to be thoroughly investigated. From now on, I, McCarthy, will control their fates. Next, I'll investigate the military, and even the church."
McCarthy's face turned pale.
He had no idea when these words had been recorded. While it was fine to say such things privately, their public exposure made him a universal target.
"Who did this? Who recorded me? There must be a spy among us!" McCarthy roared, glaring at everyone in the office. Your adventure continues at My Virtual Library Empire
The staff averted their eyes, terrified.
Just then, the phone in McCarthy's inner office rang.
He answered, and after hearing only a few sentences, his fury intensified. "What?! You're abandoning me? After all I've done, just because of some insignificant revelations, you're cutting me off?!"
"The newspaper's claims are lies. I'll clear my name through the media. The ABC recording? It's fake. I'll never admit to it!"
The phone conversation continued, but McCarthy's fury only grew...
McCarthy, furious, slammed the telephone down onto the desk with a loud bang, shattering the receiver into pieces.
He spun around abruptly. The office door was still open, and his subordinates were peeking in through the doorway. With a face full of rage, McCarthy bellowed, "What the hell are you all looking at? Get back to work! Contact the press and tell them I'm holding a press conference."
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