Before the Civil War, Members brought weapons.
1836: a melee broke out.
1842: Rep Thomas Arnold was threatened with a bowie knife.
1850: Senator Henry Foote (MS) pulled a gun on Senator Benton (MO)
1856: Brooks beat Sumner with a cane so badly he didnt return for 3 years.
1836: a melee broke out.
1842: Rep Thomas Arnold was threatened with a bowie knife.
1850: Senator Henry Foote (MS) pulled a gun on Senator Benton (MO)
1856: Brooks beat Sumner with a cane so badly he didnt return for 3 years.
https://twitter.com/MEPFuller/status/1349354972601872385
"violence was often deployed strategically. Representatives & senators who were willing to back up their words with their weapons had an advantage, particularly in the debate over slavery."
Violence has long been a tactic used in Congress. It's barbaric. nytimes.com/2011/01/12/opi…
Violence has long been a tactic used in Congress. It's barbaric. nytimes.com/2011/01/12/opi…
THIS is why they carry: intimidation, not protection >
"Generally speaking, Northerners were least likely to be armed, & thus most likely to back down. Congressional bullies pressed their advantage, using threats & violence to steer debate, silence opposition & influence votes"
"Generally speaking, Northerners were least likely to be armed, & thus most likely to back down. Congressional bullies pressed their advantage, using threats & violence to steer debate, silence opposition & influence votes"
There is no earthly reason to carry on the House floor. It's victimhood, hate and intimidation dressed up as cosplay heroism.
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