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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Gene Lyons

Bust those who make thuggish threats and turn to violence

San Francisco police and FBI agents gather in front of the home of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on Oct. 28 after he husband, Paul Pelosi, was violently attacked in their home by an intruder. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

If there were anything remotely conservative about people calling themselves “conservative Republicans,” they’d be horrified by the near-fatal attack upon House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, and calling for strict law enforcement.

Instead, they’re making stupid jokes and endorsing conspiracy theories to minimize the terrible reality of what happened — seemingly secure in the knowledge that the bully-boys and would-be assassins are pretty much all on their side. Yes, there are crackpots on each end of the political spectrum, but actual assaults come largely from the MAGA right.

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