by jpitney | Dec 31, 2023 | Civility, Congress, Donald Trump, Violence
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) in NYT: Mr. Trump’s style of politics — the disrespect, prejudice, name-calling and malice that too often get swept aside as his just calling it as he sees it — makes healthy debate and discussion virtually impossible. The word “congress” by...
by jpitney | Nov 24, 2023 | Congress, House of Representatives
Jonathan Martin at Politico: “It’s exactly the wrong people who are wanting to leave,” [Brendan] Boyle told me. “The performance artists love the circus, it’s what they crave.” Boyle’s message to those considering the exits: “If you all leave now, you’ll only make it...
by jpitney | Jan 6, 2023 | Civility, Insurrection
January 6th will forever serve as a reminder of the fragility of our Democracy, the deadly dangers of divisive rhetoric, the threat of leaders who do not respect the rule of law and our Constitution, and the need for civility and respect for those we disagree with....