As a public service, here are some things that are in no way responsible for creating a “climate of political violence” in the United States:

By contrast, the following are entirely responsible for creating a “climate of political violence” in the United States:

The use of disparaging metaphors in reference to the media or political opponents on the Left—because the words the Right uses really do matter .

. The Deplorables—especially the ones who vote.

The (comparatively small number of) conservative media outlets.

The purportedly inherent association between right-wing politics and domestic terrorism.

President Trump.

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