George Will pushes the Village conventional wisdom, the "unhinged" gunmen narrative (funny, how they always seem to "unhinge" in the direction of Democrats) and George Stephanopoulos seconds it. Dick Armey, of course, the corporate lobbyist
January 9, 2011

George Will pushes the Village conventional wisdom, the "unhinged" gunmen narrative (funny, how they always seem to "unhinge" in the direction of Democrats) and George Stephanopoulos seconds it. Dick Armey, of course, the corporate lobbyist behind the Tea Party, says, "We've always wanted a great degree of civility." Donna Brazile says we can have civil debates, and points out that's what Congresswoman Giffords was doing.

"Using metaphors of violence has no place in our dialogue," Brazile says. "Words have consequences."

Dick Armey responds that the "answer will come from psychology, not sociology." Of course. Admitting what they do would mean they'd have to stop doing it -- and they won't.

All I can think about is Christina-Taylor Green, a nine-year-old ballerina, student council member and second baseman from a family of MLB players who will never again know the joy of turning an elegant double play.

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