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GOP Sen. Says He Could Have Beat Up Hearing Witness if Not for ‘Political Correctness’ (www.rollingstone.com)

submitted 11 months ago by be_excellent_to_each_other@kbin.social to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin blamed “political correctness” for the uproar over his attempt to fight a witness during a Senate hearing.

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[–] unmagical@lemmy.ml 65 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yeah sure, you got talked down by an 82 year old grandpa. That's even weaker than having your friends "hold you back."

Glad we're in an age where violence is generally discouraged.

[–] clearedtoland@lemmy.world 15 points 11 months ago

“Generally,” except for the honorable statesmen that represent the general public in matters of diplomacy and legislation. Bet it helps military spending though.