What an extraordinary point we have reached in American politics. Large numbers of intelligent people have come to think it is acceptable to accuse opponents of fascism or, more pointedly, of being modern Hitlers, but at the same time think labeling them “garbage” goes too far.

I’d say both are unacceptable. But why the odd distinction, with the obviously worse allegation seen as slight in comparison to mere vulgar abuse?

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