New York Times managed this with eloquence.

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    I get what you’re saying, but imagine for a second that Trump managed to convince two states legislators to send in R electoral college votes and throw out the democratic election. Imagine how pissed you’d be. It’s not that hard to imagine liberals storming the capital because of a stolen election.

    I don’t find the reverse scenario to be that far fetched. I get their misplaced anger. They were sold lies and those lies are enraging if you believe them. I don’t think it’s that hard to see the other side’s viewpoint.

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      If some dumbass lib climbed through a window at the head of mob chanting for the President’s blood because they lost and were stupid enough to fall for easily disproven lie I also wouldn’t blame the Secret Service for popping their head.

      I’d say the exact same thing as I say about Babbit.

      “Skill Issue.”

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      And everyone would’ve felt completely justified. These people think they’re patriots, they mostly have various shades of untreated mental illnesses, it’s not always their fault. Roger Stone and Steve Bannon will swing when the day comes.