Those are actually excellent litmus tests for Leftists. If one is unable to admit that Hiss was proven to be a Communist spy, or worse, doesn't know who Hiss was, it is a dis-qualifier for discussions of journalistic integrity. And if one has not read The Looming Towers, it is a dis-qualifier for discussions of Islam and American foreign policy.
It would be like discussing the New Testament and being unfamiliar with Pontius Pilate.
It is actually a rather old and esoteric question.
Hugh is the current equivalent of Hiss defenders in the 40’s.
he won’t say a bad thing about Obama or his motivations. Swears Obama loves America, isn’t a Marxist and means well.
Upbraids anyone who says differently.