Sorry, I’m a bit jaded just like you, and should have thought twice before making that comment. You are right, I’m inclined to think of Joe McCarthy as a great patriot, although I am an Australian.
Have you heard of the New Zealander, Trevor Loudon?
His research site KEYWIKI is a great resource:
http://keywiki.org/index.php/Main_Page
Actually have ... and read his GulagBound frequently!