A deranged man attacks Paul Pelosi with a hammer and Donald Trump Jr. thinks it is so funny that he suggests a perfect Halloween costume — a pair of men’s underwear and a hammer. I don’t know why so many conservatives are getting this wrong. This would have been a perfect time for Junior to say something like “we condemn all violent acts and wish Mr. Pelosi the best of health.” This would have been particularly advantageous because it would shown that at least one of the Trumps can take the high road. It would have countered some of the criticism that his father is receiving for encouraging political violence.

Instead Junior decided to rub it in. Why? There is absolutely nothing to be gained by being a dick in this situation and some advantage to being kind. The people who like Trump are going to still like him. The people who hate Trump are going to still hate Trump. But, for those few people who still haven’t made up their mind regarding Trump, it would be a chance to show some grace. Give the Trumps a different look. But, no, Junior couldn’t pass up a good joke.

And please don’t give me that the Democrats are just as bad. I disagree but for the sake of argument let’s say it is true. So what? Do you really want to defend yourself with a child’s tally of the bad behavior from your political opponents and say until our bad behavior tallies with the Democrats bad behavior tallies, we are going to act like a bunch of dicks? Wouldn’t your prefer to look better than them? I guess not.

For some reason, some Republicans think that Democrats are going to use this attack to their advantage. The Democrats might try but I really, and I am speaking as a Democrat here, can’t see how. Yes, there have been some comment about political violence but this is just a continuation of what they have been saying throughout the campaign. Also there have been some pretty smart Republicans who have condemned the attack while also pointing out the problem of urban violence. The rich aren’t even safe. Again, I disagree and thought they might have waited a few days to voice their concerns but it is kind to Mr. Pelosi and still driving home a legitimate political point. I don’t think anyone would have given the attack on Pelosi a second thought until a bunch of dicks started conspiracy theories and jokes. Now all bets are off.