It's because so many here still hold their beloved "do no wrong" Republican Party up like the salvation of the land, when the Repubs are just as complicit as the Dems... McCarthy was a real American Hero that saw this coming and tried to do something about it. That is why he is vilified as evil today... Had McCarthy been allowed to complete his work, we MIGHT not be in the position we are in today.
Even though Reagan, as governor of California, did me a huge favor (and I loved him - still do), these rotten people around him were too much for me. I knew they were up to no good, so I re-registered as an Independent for Reagan's second term.
I have repeatedly written to D.C. re: NAFTA, etc. Sent out newsletters to friends, family, strangers, etc., warning them of what the outcome would be.
Well, I don't like being right ... and I don't like saying "I told you so."