Over in Britain, there has been a rash of attacks by leftists involving hurling milkshakes at political foes. Since Nigel Farage and other hated figures have been the target, some journalists contorted their views to stand in support of the practice. Some have even gone so far as to declare that saying certain words is “violence”, while assaulting someone by throwing objects at them is not a violent act.

Get ready now for that pretzel logic to be employed in the U.S.

In Pensacola Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-R) was leaving a town hall meeting he had just completed when he was faced with protestors. While leaving he was hit with a frozen drink.

WATCH: GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz gets hit with drink by protester outside town hall event https://t.co/WSIAdKrGfP pic.twitter.com/AdfLa2WQm4 — The Hill (@thehill) June 2, 2019

Gaetz had a calm response to being assaulted.

Clearly it takes more than a drink to slow down our great team. We are always thankful to the brave law enforcement officials who keep everyone safe at our events. https://t.co/njWuBquiRs — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 1, 2019

From Media Matters however, that outlet’s campaign director Jordan Uhl saw no problem with the actions.

Matt Gaetz got milkshaked in Pensacola pic.twitter.com/yqz3bPgjw5 — jordan (@JordanUhl) June 1, 2019

That the term “milkshake” has become a verb is only the start of the lunacy. Continuing it is the woman who allegedly threw the drink — Amanda Kondrat’yev — is a former candidate who ran against Gaetz for his congressional seat. (She has wisely locked down her Twitter account.)

Another dose of idiocy is how many on the left are actually applauding that act, diminishing the practice of attacking politicians. In fact, Uhl saw plenty of comedy to be found.

lmao incredible — jordan (@JordanUhl) June 1, 2019

And when someone mentioned the violence of this act being met with a response Jordan got offended.

Do you actually think shooting someone is a reasonable response to having a fucking McFlurry spilled on your jacket, you pathetic little freak? https://t.co/cowKd4AmfI — jordan (@JordanUhl) June 1, 2019

Understand now, Media Matters has been on a regular mission to declare that words spoken are inciting violence.

Right-wing media are inciting violence against transgender people https://t.co/do6HAhhrK9 pic.twitter.com/88wSn8E3HR — Media Matters (@mmfa) January 10, 2019

(The subheading on this article is precious, as it boldly predicts that words spoken “incites unpredictable violence”. Okay…then.)

Other examples of words being deemed more violent than actual violence.

We shouldn't become desensitized to Trump's extreme anti-press incitement https://t.co/arYpS3oB5r pic.twitter.com/klKB7OwiSu — Media Matters (@mmfa) March 29, 2019

"And in case you want to argue this has nothing to do with the president, the most recent note I got ended with MAGA." Katy Tur details the violent threats reporters are receiving as a result of Trump's reckless rhetoric: pic.twitter.com/DuX24DkVLQ — Media Matters (@mmfa) August 3, 2018

A Fox News panel descended into chaos after Juan Williams pointed out that Trump's violent rhetoric may have repercussions https://t.co/5fcMI4aHYj pic.twitter.com/6uGmiUJZ33 — Media Matters (@mmfa) October 25, 2018

Conservatives whining about civility have been ignoring the right-wing media inciting violence for years pic.twitter.com/jEqbVYBofF — Media Matters (@mmfa) July 3, 2018

Press group slams the NRA for releasing blatantly irresponsible videos that may incite violence against journalists: https://t.co/70BbmQ0UaD pic.twitter.com/mi7xey52pI — Media Matters (@mmfa) September 6, 2017

Despite all their wailing over the years about words leading to violence, they are present with violent acts and feel as if this is acceptable behavior. Somehow committing assault, and their condoning of the act, will NOT lead to more violence, is what we are led to believe.

Unlike those examples given of people saying things that Media Matters disagreed with, Amanda Kondrat’yev was arrested on the scene, and charged with aggravated assault. It will be left to those claiming this is not violence to explain how those charges apply when nothing objectionable took place.