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red menace

the justified and legitimate organic anxiety of a nation facing a rising totalitarian threat from communism. communists were invading and annexing countries on the european continent, colonizing and overthrowing the governments in other parts of the globe, and building weapons in a bid to eliminate all global alternatives to the red communist system.

the first era of the red menace was in the 19-teens and twenties. this was a time when progressives loyal to the russian revolution were setting off bombs in u.s. cities and attempting to assasinate u.s. presidents.

the second era was spurred by the revelation that the u.s. state department had become ridden with soviet spies. this , in conjunction with overt soviet power maneuvers in the hemisphere caused americans to support greater vigilance from their leaders.
communism is a doctrine of slavery which literally reduces a person's value to the cost of their labor. the fact that most progressives believe that it is acceptable to kill to bring this system home is why most people perceived communism to be a red menace.
red menace by juuuummmmyyyy October 15, 2009

Red Menace

The FDNY (Fire Department City of New York) in NYPD (New York Police Department) slang.
Ok, the Red Menace is here.
Red Menace by Loxias December 22, 2006

Red Menace

A red parasite that clings to the host's head, draining the host of logic, common sense, and style.
"Al acts like a fool, he has clearly been taken by the Red Menace."
Red Menace by Gary December 8, 2003

the red menace 

A 1950s slang term used to describe communists such as Russia and china
1950s male: Eh did ya hear?
1950s female: Bout what John?
1950s male: The red menace is at it again

Codsworth from fo4: Maby there hiding from the red menace
The lone wanderer: What?
Codsworth: The Russians AND the Chinese

the Red Menace 

"Is Marie okay? She's been really moody lately."
"She's fine, she's just got a case of the Red Menace."
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