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This is talking about the derogatory term. For the mode of production, see Communism.
Commie is a derogatory term used for insulting other people, accusing them of being communist. This terms applies to all ideologies, as communism in western definitions is not well defined. The usage of the term Commie was highly prevalent during the Red Scare especially by Joseph McCarthy who was the creator of the House Un-American Activities Committee. HUAC was created by Joseph McCarthy to investigate Americans citizens that were accused of Having Communist Ties.