Freedom of Speech in American today. What does it mean? Are we currently living under facism? And/or, have our educational and journalistic institutions become so eroded that we wouldn't even know that's what was happening if it were? With the lines between entertainment and news blurred in a way that we are more aware of than ever before, how can you be sure who is telling you the truth? And why would they be? Who stands to gain by knowing the real truth? I'm hoping to see if I can provide some historical context to shed some light on what is currently taking place in regards to current discussions of Palestine and Israel with a little history lesson. It all starts with a period in post-WWII American history in Hollywood known as McCarthyism and the Red Scare. So, gather round, little children as I weave a tale of forbidden thoughts, unspeakable truths, and a word that, once given as a label, had the ability to completely stall out a person's career in the entertainment industry and possibly beyond. Sound familiar? Drunk History - The Reagans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QseIo4225g 700 Notable Hollywood Figures Signing Open Letter in Support of Israel - 10/12/2023 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/celebrities-entertainment-executives-sign-open-letter-support-israel-1235617300/ Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett and More Stars Demand Joe Biden Call for Israel-Gaza Ceasefire: ‘Compassion Must Prevail’ https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/hollywood-demands-gaza-israel-ceasefire-joaquin-phoenix-cate-blanchett-1235763646/ Tilda Swinton among 2000+ artists calling for Gaza ceasefire https://artistsforpalestine.org.uk/2023/10/17/tilda-swinton-among-2000-artists-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire/#:~:text=Renowned%20actors%20Tilda%20Swinton%2C%20Charles,but%20aiding%20and%20abetting%20them.%E2%80%9D