Did Communists influence Motion Pictures in the United States?

[Seymour Flops]

I was just watching a movie on Netflix called "Hail Caesar!" Kind of a low-budget Barton Fink I guess. Anyway, this actor played by George Clooney gets kidnapped by a group of writers. Their leader tells the Clooney Character: "Our study group had a narrow focus. We concentrated on getting communist content into motion pictures. Always in a sub rosa way of course. And we were pretty darn successful."

I had to wonder what the point of that line was. Did the film makers really believe that? Did they think it so absurd that it would be a laugh line, as if to parody what they see as the HUAC fantasy of communists influencing movies? If it was the latter, I have to wonder who their target audience is. Kids aren't learning history these days, so who would even get the reference?

Anyway, to answer my own question with a question: Why would the communists who we know for sure were writing and directing movies in those days NOT have put communist content into motion pictures? "High Noon" and "The Crucible" are universally recognized as anti-HUAC allegories, while Elias Kazan made a movie called "On the Waterfront" which glorified informing after he himself informed on some of his fellow communists in the movie business.

So, if you say "No! Communists never put communist propaganda in movies!" what stopped them? Why did they miss such a golden opportunity?

If I ever wrote a movie, bet your ass I would put libertarian content in it.

 

[JGalt]

I was just watching a movie on Netflix called "Hail Caesar!" Kind of a low-budget Barton Fink I guess. Anyway, this actor played by George Clooney gets kidnapped by a group of writers. Their leader tells the Clooney Character: "Our study group had a narrow focus. We concentrated on getting communist content into motion pictures. Always in a sub rosa way of course. And we were pretty darn successful."

I had to wonder what the point of that line was. Did the film makers really believe that? Did they think it so absurd that it would be a laugh line, as if to parody what they see as the HUAC fantasy of communists influencing movies? If it was the latter, I have to wonder who their target audience is. Kids aren't learning history these days, so who would even get the reference?

Anyway, to answer my own question with a question: Why would the communists who we know for sure were writing and directing movies in those days NOT have put communist content into motion pictures? "High Noon" and "The Crucible" are universally recognized as anti-HUAC allegories, while Elias Kazan made a movie called "On the Waterfront" which glorified informing after he himself informed on some of his fellow communists in the movie business.

So, if you say "No! Communists never put communist propaganda in movies!" what stopped them? Why did they miss such a golden opportunity?

If I ever wrote a movie, bet your ass I would put libertarian content in it.

In W. Cleon Skousen's 1958 book "The Naked Communist", he listed the 45 goals of communism. Numbers 22-25 pertained to the American entertainment industry.

22. Continue discrediting American culture by degrading all forms of artistic expression. An American Communist cell was told to "eliminate all good sculpture from parks and buildings, substitute shapeless, awkward and meaningless forms."

23. Control art critics and directors of art museums. "Our plan is to promote ugliness, repulsive, meaningless art."

24. Eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them "censorship" and a violation of free speech and free press.

25. Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and TV.

45 Goals of Communism

 

[Seymour Flops]

In W. Cleon Skousen's 1958 book "The Naked Communist", he listed the 45 goals of communism. Numbers 22-25 pertained to the American entertainment industry.

22. Continue discrediting American culture by degrading all forms of artistic expression. An American Communist cell was told to "eliminate all good sculpture from parks and buildings, substitute shapeless, awkward and meaningless forms."

23. Control art critics and directors of art museums. "Our plan is to promote ugliness, repulsive, meaningless art."

24. Eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them "censorship" and a violation of free speech and free press.

25. Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and TV.

45 Goals of Communism

Wow, they are succeeding more than they could have dreamed!

 

[Seymour Flops]

Looking it up on IMDB, it is a Coen Brothers movie, so not low-budget. They are my favorite film makers, but so far this one isn't up to their usual. Photography is great, but the story doesn't grab you. First Coen movie I ever watched and paused in the middle.

 

[johngaltshrugged]

The communists have been attempting to infiltrate & influence very segment of society for over 100 years.
Not just ours but worldwide as well.
They are a cancer & destroy everything where they can gain a solid footing.

All the "democratic socialists", national socialists, eco fascists & others of that ilk are just dupes of the commies.
The DC UNiparty falls under this category as well

 

[Mashmont]

I was just watching a movie on Netflix called "Hail Caesar!" Kind of a low-budget Barton Fink I guess. Anyway, this actor played by George Clooney gets kidnapped by a group of writers. Their leader tells the Clooney Character: "Our study group had a narrow focus. We concentrated on getting communist content into motion pictures. Always in a sub rosa way of course. And we were pretty darn successful."

I had to wonder what the point of that line was. Did the film makers really believe that? Did they think it so absurd that it would be a laugh line, as if to parody what they see as the HUAC fantasy of communists influencing movies? If it was the latter, I have to wonder who their target audience is. Kids aren't learning history these days, so who would even get the reference?

Anyway, to answer my own question with a question: Why would the communists who we know for sure were writing and directing movies in those days NOT have put communist content into motion pictures? "High Noon" and "The Crucible" are universally recognized as anti-HUAC allegories, while Elias Kazan made a movie called "On the Waterfront" which glorified informing after he himself informed on some of his fellow communists in the movie business.

So, if you say "No! Communists never put communist propaganda in movies!" what stopped them? Why did they miss such a golden opportunity?

If I ever wrote a movie, bet your ass I would put libertarian content in it.

They did it and are doing it today. That's why all the immoral depravity on our screens. All designed to weaken our character as a country.

 

[Muhammed]

"Did Communists influence Motion Pictures in the United States?"​

They still do.

 

[Friends2]

Members of the American Communist Party and Communist sympathizers had the right everyone else does to express and spread their ideas and ideals. Democracy is most effective when the voters are exposed to many different points of view.

 

[JGalt]

Members of the American Communist Party and Communist sympathizers had the right everyone else does to express and spread their ideas and ideals. Democracy is most effective when the voters are exposed to many different points of view.

That's great to hear! I was gonna start a new organization here in town and call it the "Beat the Darkies With A Stick Society", but I was worried that someone might take offense.

 

[2aguy]

I was just watching a movie on Netflix called "Hail Caesar!" Kind of a low-budget Barton Fink I guess. Anyway, this actor played by George Clooney gets kidnapped by a group of writers. Their leader tells the Clooney Character: "Our study group had a narrow focus. We concentrated on getting communist content into motion pictures. Always in a sub rosa way of course. And we were pretty darn successful."

I had to wonder what the point of that line was. Did the film makers really believe that? Did they think it so absurd that it would be a laugh line, as if to parody what they see as the HUAC fantasy of communists influencing movies? If it was the latter, I have to wonder who their target audience is. Kids aren't learning history these days, so who would even get the reference?

Anyway, to answer my own question with a question: Why would the communists who we know for sure were writing and directing movies in those days NOT have put communist content into motion pictures? "High Noon" and "The Crucible" are universally recognized as anti-HUAC allegories, while Elias Kazan made a movie called "On the Waterfront" which glorified informing after he himself informed on some of his fellow communists in the movie business.

So, if you say "No! Communists never put communist propaganda in movies!" what stopped them? Why did they miss such a golden opportunity?

If I ever wrote a movie, bet your ass I would put libertarian content in it.

Read the Book "Hollywood Party," or "Red Star over Hollywood." The communists were, in fact, trying to take over and infiltrate Hollywood.....what they didn't know is that all they had to do was wait a few decades...

 

[Cardinal Carminative]

Read the Book "Hollywood Party," or "Red Star over Hollywood." The communists were, in fact, trying to take over and infiltrate Hollywood.....what they didn't know is that all they had to do was wait a few decades...

...at which point the President of the United States would EMBRACE a Russian dictator! Trump loved Putin so much he preferred his intel over US intel.

But that isn't where the fun stopped! Trump couldn't get ENOUGH red dictators in his stable so he started SALUTING NORTH KOREAN GENERALS!!!!

You cannot make this shit up.

Ronny Raygun would be spinning in his grave if he wasn't already an undead zombie.

 

[2aguy]

...at which point the President of the United States would EMBRACE a Russian dictator! Trump loved Putin so much he preferred his intel over US intel.

But that isn't where the fun stopped! Trump couldn't get ENOUGH red dictators in his stable so he started SALUTING NORTH KOREAN GENERALS!!!!

You cannot make this shit up.

Ronny Raygun would be spinning in his grave if he wasn't already an undead zombie.

Wow...you guys are such blind asshats.....Trump was the most effective, anti-Putin President we have had.....he actually did things that really hurt putin while joe has been making Putin and his cronies rich...

 

[Cardinal Carminative]

Wow...you guys are such blind asshats.....Trump was the most effective, anti-Putin President we have had.....he actually did things that really hurt putin while joe has been making Putin and his cronies rich...

Ah ahahahahahahahaha! Your guy sucked so much Putin dick he probably smells like it.

 

[2aguy]

You are an idiot....

2019​

Dec 5Sanctions – In response to $100 million bank hacking scheme
A Russian-based cybercriminal organization called “Evil Corp” was sanctioned for using malware to steal more than $100 million from banks and financial institutions.

Sep 30Sanctions – In response to 2018 election interference attempt
Four entities and seven individuals, including Russian financier Yevgeniy Prigozhin, were sanctioned over attempted interference in the 2018 U.S. midterm elections.

Sep 26Sanctions – In response to sanctions-evading scheme for Syria
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control identified Moscow-based Maritime Assistance LLC as the head of a “sanctions evasion scheme” to deliver jet fuel to Syria.

Aug 2Sanctions – In response to Salisbury attack
The U.S. Department of State announced more sanctions against Russia over its use of a nerve agent in Salisbury in 2018. The sanctions fall under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act and mean the U.S. will oppose loans and assistance by international financial institutions, and restrictions on the export on Department of Commerce-controlled goods and technology.

May 16Sanctions – In response to human rights abuses
A Chechen group and 5 Russian individuals were sanctioned under the Magnitsky Act over allegations of human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings and the torture of LGBT people.

May 14Meeting – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, RussiaMay 1Statement – On democracy in Venezuela
President Trump denounced Russia’s continued support for the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

Apr 24Statement – In response to Russian assault on Ukraine’s sovereignty
The U.S. Department of State condemned Russia’s decision to grant expedited citizenship to residents of Russia-controlled eastern Ukraine.

Mar 15Sanctions – In response to Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine
6 Russian individuals and 8 entities were sanctioned for their involvement in attacks on Ukrainian naval vessels in the Kerch Strait, the annexation of Crimea, and backing of separatist government elections in eastern Ukraine. These actions complement sanctions also taken by the European Union and Canada on the same day.

Mar 14Statement – In response to escalation of attacks against Idlib, Syria
The U.S. Department of State condemned Russian offensive operations against northern Hama and southern Idlib in Syria.

Mar 11Sanctions – In response to dealings with Venezuela
The United States sanctioned Evrofinance Mosnarbank, a Moscow-based bank jointly owned by Russian and Venezuelan state-owned companies, for attempting to circumvent U.S. sanctions on Venezuela.

Mar 4Notice – Continuation of national emergency with respect to Ukraine
President Trump announced the continuation for one year of the national emergency declared with respect to Ukraine.

Feb 27Statement – On Russian occupation of Crimea
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement condemning Russia’s illegal actions in Crimea and its continued aggression against Ukraine.

Feb 1Statement – Withdrawing from the INF Treaty
The U.S. administration announced it would suspend its obligations under the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty because Russia was not complying with it.

Jan 29Release – Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community
U.S. intelligence officials delivered their annual assessment of global threats to national security to Congress, identifying cooperation between China and Russia as their top concern.

2018​

Dec 21Statement – Increasing security assistance to Ukraine’s navy
The U.S. Department of State announced it would provide an additional $10 million in Foreign Military Financing to further build Ukraine’s naval capabilities in response to Russian attacks near the Kerch Strait.

Dec 19Sanctions – In response to Russia’s continued disregard for international norms
18 Russian individuals were sanctioned for their involvement in a wide range of malign activities, including attempting to interfere in the 2016 U.S. election, efforts to undermine international organizations through cyber-enabled means, and the Skripal attack in the United Kingdom.

Dec 7Statement – In response to Russian false allegations on chemical weapons use in Aleppo, Syria
The U.S. Department of State refuted Russia’s and the Assad regime’s false accusations that the opposition and extremist groups conducted a chlorine attack in northwestern Aleppo.

Dec 4Statement – Withdrawing from the INF Treaty
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the U.S. would withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in 60 days if Russia did not return to compliance.

Nov 26Statements – In response to dangerous escalation in the Kerch Strait
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley condemned Russia’s decision to intercept, fire on, and seize three Ukrainian navy vessels in the Black Sea.

Oct 19Indictments – In response to attempted interference in U.S. political system
A Russian woman was charged for her alleged role in a conspiracy to interfere in the U.S. political system, including the 2018 midterm election.

Oct 4Indictments – In response to malicious cyber-related activities
7 officers of the Russian military intelligence service (GRU) were charged for their involvement in hacking Olympic athletes, anti-doping organizations, and chemical weapons monitors.

Sep 20Sanctions – In response to malicious activities
33 Russian individuals and entities were sanctioned for their role in U.S. election interference and their involvement in supporting military operations in Syria and Ukraine. A Chinese entity and its director were also sanctioned for purchasing jet fighters and missiles from Russia.

Sep 12Executive Order – Imposing sanctions for election interference
President Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on any nation or individual who authorizes, directs, or sponsors meddling operations in U.S. elections. The order would allow for the freezing of assets and the limiting of foreign access to U.S. financial institutions, as well as a cutoff of U.S. investment in sanctioned companies.

Sep 6Statement – In response to Salisbury attack
The United States issued a joint statement with France, Germany, Canada, and the United Kingdom, reiterating its outrage at the use of a chemical nerve agent in Salisbury and expressing full confidence in the British assessment that the suspects were officers of the Russian military intelligence service (GRU).

Aug 21Sanctions – In response to malicious cyber-related activities
2 Russian individuals, a Russian company, and a Slovakian company were sanctioned for helping another Russian company avoid sanctions over the country’s malicious cyber-related activities.

Aug 21Testimony – Assistant Secretary of State A. Wess Mitchell before the Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeAug 8Sanctions – In response to Salisbury attack
The U.S. administration announced it would restrict remaining sources of foreign assistance and arms sales to Russia, and deny U.S. credit to Russia, including through the Export-Import Bank. Restrictions would also prohibit the export of security-sensitive goods and technology.

Jul 25Testimony – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo before the Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeJul 25Declaration – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issues Crimea Declaration
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a formal policy reaffirming the U.S. rejection of Russia’s annexation of Crimea. The announcement was released an hour before his scheduled testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Jul 16Meeting – Trump-Putin Summit in Helsinki, FinlandJul 13Indictments – In response to malicious cyber-related activities
12 Russian intelligence officers were sanctioned for their involvement in hacking the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton presidential campaign.

Jul 11-12Meeting – NATO Summit in Brussels, BelgiumJun 11Sanctions – In response to malicious cyber-related activities
5 Russian entities and 3 individuals – all closely linked to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) – were sanctioned.

Apr 6Sanctions – In response to worldwide malign activity
7 Russian oligarchs and the companies they own or control, 17 senior Russian government officials, and a state-owned Russian weapons trading company (and a bank it owns) were sanctioned for their roles in advancing Russia’s malign activities – including the continued occupation of Crimea, engaging in cyberattacks, and supporting Assad’s regime.

Mar 26Expulsions – Russian intelligence officers in Washington and Seattle
48 Russian intelligence officers from the Russian embassy in Washington were expelled, and the Russian consulate in Seattle was ordered to close, in response to the Skripal poisoning in the United Kingdom.

Mar 25Expulsions – Russian intelligence officers in New York
12 Russian intelligence officers from the Russian Mission to the United Nations in New York were expelled for actions deemed to be abuses of their privilege of residence.

Mar 15Sanctions – In response to election meddling and cyberattacks
5 Russian entities and 19 individuals were sanctioned for conducting a series of cyberattacks and interfering in the 2016 U.S. elections.

Mar 15Alert – In response to Russian government cyber activity
The Department of Homeland Security and FBI issued a joint Technical Alert on Russian government actions targeting U.S. government entities, as well as organizations in the energy, nuclear, commercial facilities, water, aviation, and critical manufacturing sectors.

Mar 15Statement – In response to Salisbury attack
The United States issued a joint statement with France, Germany, and the United Kingdom strongly condemning the Salisbury nerve agent attack and suggesting Russia was responsible for it.

Mar 14Statement – In response to Salisbury attack
The U.S. administration issued a statement expressing its solidarity to the United Kingdom over the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, and sharing its assessment that Russia was responsible for it.

Mar 4Statement – In response to Russian and Syrian regime attacks on Eastern Gouta, Syria
The U.S. administration condemned the military offensive that the Assad regime, backed by Russia and Iran, had been conducting in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta region.

Mar 4Poisoning – Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, EnglandFeb 16Indictments – In response to election meddling and cyberattacks
3 Russian entities and 13 individuals were indicted for conducting information operations to influence the 2016 U.S. elections.

Feb 15Statement – In response to “NotPetya”
The U.S. administration condemned the Russian military for launching a destructive cyberattack in June 2017, also known as “NotPetya.”

Feb 13Statement – Proposing sanctions on Latvian bank involved in illicit Russian-related activity
The Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed a new rule to ban ABLV Bank AS, Latvia’s third-biggest bank, for its involvement in illicit Russia-related activity.

On the record: The U.S. administration’s actions on Russia | Brookings

What has the administration actually done on Russia? Below is a chronological list of its actions and official statements since January 20, 2017. During that period, the administration has taken 27 actions on Russia.

www.brookings.edu

And the list doesn't stop there....you doofus

 

[Cardinal Carminative]

You are an idiot....

2019​

Dec 5Sanctions – In response to $100 million bank hacking scheme
A Russian-based cybercriminal organization called “Evil Corp” was sanctioned for using malware to steal more than $100 million from banks and financial institutions.

Sep 30Sanctions – In response to 2018 election interference attempt
Four entities and seven individuals, including Russian financier Yevgeniy Prigozhin, were sanctioned over attempted interference in the 2018 U.S. midterm elections.

Sep 26Sanctions – In response to sanctions-evading scheme for Syria
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control identified Moscow-based Maritime Assistance LLC as the head of a “sanctions evasion scheme” to deliver jet fuel to Syria.

Aug 2Sanctions – In response to Salisbury attack
The U.S. Department of State announced more sanctions against Russia over its use of a nerve agent in Salisbury in 2018. The sanctions fall under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act and mean the U.S. will oppose loans and assistance by international financial institutions, and restrictions on the export on Department of Commerce-controlled goods and technology.

May 16Sanctions – In response to human rights abuses
A Chechen group and 5 Russian individuals were sanctioned under the Magnitsky Act over allegations of human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings and the torture of LGBT people.

May 14Meeting – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, RussiaMay 1Statement – On democracy in Venezuela
President Trump denounced Russia’s continued support for the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

Apr 24Statement – In response to Russian assault on Ukraine’s sovereignty
The U.S. Department of State condemned Russia’s decision to grant expedited citizenship to residents of Russia-controlled eastern Ukraine.

Mar 15Sanctions – In response to Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine
6 Russian individuals and 8 entities were sanctioned for their involvement in attacks on Ukrainian naval vessels in the Kerch Strait, the annexation of Crimea, and backing of separatist government elections in eastern Ukraine. These actions complement sanctions also taken by the European Union and Canada on the same day.

Mar 14Statement – In response to escalation of attacks against Idlib, Syria
The U.S. Department of State condemned Russian offensive operations against northern Hama and southern Idlib in Syria.

Mar 11Sanctions – In response to dealings with Venezuela
The United States sanctioned Evrofinance Mosnarbank, a Moscow-based bank jointly owned by Russian and Venezuelan state-owned companies, for attempting to circumvent U.S. sanctions on Venezuela.

Mar 4Notice – Continuation of national emergency with respect to Ukraine
President Trump announced the continuation for one year of the national emergency declared with respect to Ukraine.

Feb 27Statement – On Russian occupation of Crimea
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement condemning Russia’s illegal actions in Crimea and its continued aggression against Ukraine.

Feb 1Statement – Withdrawing from the INF Treaty
The U.S. administration announced it would suspend its obligations under the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty because Russia was not complying with it.

Jan 29Release – Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community
U.S. intelligence officials delivered their annual assessment of global threats to national security to Congress, identifying cooperation between China and Russia as their top concern.

2018​

Dec 21Statement – Increasing security assistance to Ukraine’s navy
The U.S. Department of State announced it would provide an additional $10 million in Foreign Military Financing to further build Ukraine’s naval capabilities in response to Russian attacks near the Kerch Strait.

Dec 19Sanctions – In response to Russia’s continued disregard for international norms
18 Russian individuals were sanctioned for their involvement in a wide range of malign activities, including attempting to interfere in the 2016 U.S. election, efforts to undermine international organizations through cyber-enabled means, and the Skripal attack in the United Kingdom.

Dec 7Statement – In response to Russian false allegations on chemical weapons use in Aleppo, Syria
The U.S. Department of State refuted Russia’s and the Assad regime’s false accusations that the opposition and extremist groups conducted a chlorine attack in northwestern Aleppo.

Dec 4Statement – Withdrawing from the INF Treaty
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the U.S. would withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in 60 days if Russia did not return to compliance.

Nov 26Statements – In response to dangerous escalation in the Kerch Strait
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley condemned Russia’s decision to intercept, fire on, and seize three Ukrainian navy vessels in the Black Sea.

Oct 19Indictments – In response to attempted interference in U.S. political system
A Russian woman was charged for her alleged role in a conspiracy to interfere in the U.S. political system, including the 2018 midterm election.

Oct 4Indictments – In response to malicious cyber-related activities
7 officers of the Russian military intelligence service (GRU) were charged for their involvement in hacking Olympic athletes, anti-doping organizations, and chemical weapons monitors.

Sep 20Sanctions – In response to malicious activities
33 Russian individuals and entities were sanctioned for their role in U.S. election interference and their involvement in supporting military operations in Syria and Ukraine. A Chinese entity and its director were also sanctioned for purchasing jet fighters and missiles from Russia.

Sep 12Executive Order – Imposing sanctions for election interference
President Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on any nation or individual who authorizes, directs, or sponsors meddling operations in U.S. elections. The order would allow for the freezing of assets and the limiting of foreign access to U.S. financial institutions, as well as a cutoff of U.S. investment in sanctioned companies.

Sep 6Statement – In response to Salisbury attack
The United States issued a joint statement with France, Germany, Canada, and the United Kingdom, reiterating its outrage at the use of a chemical nerve agent in Salisbury and expressing full confidence in the British assessment that the suspects were officers of the Russian military intelligence service (GRU).

Aug 21Sanctions – In response to malicious cyber-related activities
2 Russian individuals, a Russian company, and a Slovakian company were sanctioned for helping another Russian company avoid sanctions over the country’s malicious cyber-related activities.

Aug 21Testimony – Assistant Secretary of State A. Wess Mitchell before the Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeAug 8Sanctions – In response to Salisbury attack
The U.S. administration announced it would restrict remaining sources of foreign assistance and arms sales to Russia, and deny U.S. credit to Russia, including through the Export-Import Bank. Restrictions would also prohibit the export of security-sensitive goods and technology.

Jul 25Testimony – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo before the Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeJul 25Declaration – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issues Crimea Declaration
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a formal policy reaffirming the U.S. rejection of Russia’s annexation of Crimea. The announcement was released an hour before his scheduled testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Jul 16Meeting – Trump-Putin Summit in Helsinki, FinlandJul 13Indictments – In response to malicious cyber-related activities
12 Russian intelligence officers were sanctioned for their involvement in hacking the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton presidential campaign.

Jul 11-12Meeting – NATO Summit in Brussels, BelgiumJun 11Sanctions – In response to malicious cyber-related activities
5 Russian entities and 3 individuals – all closely linked to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) – were sanctioned.

Apr 6Sanctions – In response to worldwide malign activity
7 Russian oligarchs and the companies they own or control, 17 senior Russian government officials, and a state-owned Russian weapons trading company (and a bank it owns) were sanctioned for their roles in advancing Russia’s malign activities – including the continued occupation of Crimea, engaging in cyberattacks, and supporting Assad’s regime.

Mar 26Expulsions – Russian intelligence officers in Washington and Seattle
48 Russian intelligence officers from the Russian embassy in Washington were expelled, and the Russian consulate in Seattle was ordered to close, in response to the Skripal poisoning in the United Kingdom.

Mar 25Expulsions – Russian intelligence officers in New York
12 Russian intelligence officers from the Russian Mission to the United Nations in New York were expelled for actions deemed to be abuses of their privilege of residence.

Mar 15Sanctions – In response to election meddling and cyberattacks
5 Russian entities and 19 individuals were sanctioned for conducting a series of cyberattacks and interfering in the 2016 U.S. elections.

Mar 15Alert – In response to Russian government cyber activity
The Department of Homeland Security and FBI issued a joint Technical Alert on Russian government actions targeting U.S. government entities, as well as organizations in the energy, nuclear, commercial facilities, water, aviation, and critical manufacturing sectors.

Mar 15Statement – In response to Salisbury attack
The United States issued a joint statement with France, Germany, and the United Kingdom strongly condemning the Salisbury nerve agent attack and suggesting Russia was responsible for it.

Mar 14Statement – In response to Salisbury attack
The U.S. administration issued a statement expressing its solidarity to the United Kingdom over the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, and sharing its assessment that Russia was responsible for it.

Mar 4Statement – In response to Russian and Syrian regime attacks on Eastern Gouta, Syria
The U.S. administration condemned the military offensive that the Assad regime, backed by Russia and Iran, had been conducting in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta region.

Mar 4Poisoning – Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, EnglandFeb 16Indictments – In response to election meddling and cyberattacks
3 Russian entities and 13 individuals were indicted for conducting information operations to influence the 2016 U.S. elections.

Feb 15Statement – In response to “NotPetya”
The U.S. administration condemned the Russian military for launching a destructive cyberattack in June 2017, also known as “NotPetya.”

Feb 13Statement – Proposing sanctions on Latvian bank involved in illicit Russian-related activity
The Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed a new rule to ban ABLV Bank AS, Latvia’s third-biggest bank, for its involvement in illicit Russia-related activity.

On the record: The U.S. administration’s actions on Russia | Brookings

What has the administration actually done on Russia? Below is a chronological list of its actions and official statements since January 20, 2017. During that period, the administration has taken 27 actions on Russia.

www.brookings.edu

And the list doesn't stop there....you doofus

Oh goody! Another wall of text from douchenozzle central!

Thanks Douche Nozzle!

Your guy Trump looooooved Putin. He "fell in love with" Kim Jong Un.

And he DEFINITELY saluted a NK general like the dick lappin' dog he is and you want to be.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

In a thread like this it would be helpful if you could name one movie that was "communist".
The OP doesnt list any and neither do any of the subesequent posters.
It just looks like a 50s style reds under the beds nonsense.

 

[Thunderbird]

Hollywood extolled murderous Communist dictators:



Stalin’s “improved living conditions”:

How Joseph Stalin Starved Millions in the Ukrainian Famine | HISTORY

Cruel efforts under Stalin to impose collectivism and tamp down Ukrainian nationalism left an estimated 3.9 million dead.

www.history.com

Hollywood’s love for Communist dictators continues today:

Made in Hollywood, Censored by Beijing

This report examines the ways in which Beijing’s censors have affected and influenced Hollywood and the global filmmaking industry.

pen.org

As does Communist brutality:

Uighur exiles describe forced abortions, torture in Xinjiang

They spoke to The Associated Press of their experiences before testifying by video link to the independent UK tribunal, which is expected to draw dozens of witnesses when it opens four days of hear…

nypost.com