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Joanne Freeman
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Childless bird lady. Historian of “early” US politics & culture; howl re: democracy on a daily basis. Last book: The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress & the Road to Civil War. Owned by Newbie the History Bird. www.youtube.com/@joannefreeman1755
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"Why Republicans are on the Verge of Fistfights" Part of the reason? The Republicans are "'a divided party,' Freeman said, with no real leadership and no way to bring discipline or accountability to members." www.politico.com/news/magazin...

Why Republicans Are on the Verge of Fistfights
Why Republicans Are on the Verge of Fistfights

A historian who studies political violence and the runup to the Civil War explains why congressmen are getting ready to brawl.

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SStommytimp.bsky.social

Please though, don't discount the fact that they're a bunch of assholes. That's important too.

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JHjohnholland.bsky.social

Also, it’s who they are.

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NPdmfarley.com

It's almost as if Hillary was right

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MNareaman65.bsky.social

But what are they divided over? Who can be the biggest asshat?

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Pdadinator.bsky.social

Another reason is low emotional intelligence.

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DPbenmffowler.bsky.social

I feel like we've seen this article a few times before. Do you think there's anything particularly different about this time?

Comment about the potential collapse of the Republican party from 2016.
Comment about the potential collapse of the Republican party from 5 months ago.
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CAdswgratm.bsky.social

Does it count as stochastic terrorism? Like, picking a fight with a union worker/leader, not that it's uncommon.

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Ggloomygus.bsky.social

Terrifying, but also hopeful

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DOdiogeneslamp.bsky.social

Turns out that an epistemology based on attributing the most evil conceivable motives to every person around you who's different from you or who doesn't immediately service your wants & ambitions is not conducive to brotherhood or political unity

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Kkimoco.bsky.social

They are selfish bullies so of course they cannot get along or come up with actual policy to help Americans. All they care about is staying in power, $$ and owning the libs.

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Joanne Freeman
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Childless bird lady. Historian of “early” US politics & culture; howl re: democracy on a daily basis. Last book: The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress & the Road to Civil War. Owned by Newbie the History Bird. www.youtube.com/@joannefreeman1755
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