Do not get within spitting distance of Dem Rep. Jamaal Bowman when he is instructing the press (“ask them every day — what are they going to do about gun violence?”), expounding on the need for “gun control” (“Why the hell won’t you do anything to save America’s children?”), and condemning colleagues who who disagree with him (“they’re all cowards,” “they’re freaking cowards,” “they’re gutless,” etc.). You are highly likely to come away flecked.

Bowman appeals to “the data.” He observes that “children are dying.” He asserts his authority to opine at high volume based on his teaching experience. You can see what an impressive teacher he must have been.

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie sought to engage Bowman on the subject of gun control, but Rep. Bowman fell back on the resources at his disposal — he turned up the volume of his rant. Volume is not a notable tool of persuasion, yet that is what he’s got. Why is this man shouting?

[Because he’s a bully advocating for tyranny. He can’t sell that s***, so instead he’s trying to intimidate people into knuckling under to him. Bullies are all the same in that regard. — Ed]