Loughner actually did, in practice, what way too many members of the Tea Party right have nudged-nudged-winked-winked at in speeches and statements. Loughner really did “pursue Second Amendment remedies” for his grievances with the political process. Loughner really did do with bullets what ballots could not. Loughner really did attempt to thwart a government he felt was destructive of his liberties by any means necessary. Ultimately, it’s beside the point whether he was following the proverbial marching orders of these noxious figures or the less direct statements of others… The point is that when you see the stuff they’re jawing about in action, it’s not patriotic and brave and all-American, it’s not cute or passionate or funny or just red meat for the base, it’s a fucking horror show, and it’s not okay at all.