TightWind is written by Kyle Baxter. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.

Democratic Congressman Michael Capuano said this about the Wisconsin protests:

“I’m proud to be here with people who understand that it’s more than just sending an email to get you going. Every once and awhile you need to get out on the streets and get a little bloody when necessary.”

Wait. I thought only right-wingers who suggested violence might be necessary to achieve their political ends?

If it wasn’t clear before, it is now: both sides tend to lose their minds occasionally. Or often.