"Joy is now seen as something that should shame politicians as though having frazzled and miserable people in our parliament is good for decision-making."
"What is new is how some in office are leaning into aggression and the idea that those who disagree with you are a personal disgrace."
"Abuse and violence towards politicians is at an all-time high. Every day, MPs trade stories and sympathies about criminal proceedings against those who have harassed them."
The slogan 'If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution' reflects a troubling trend where joy in politics is met with hostility. A silent disco attended by an MP led to widespread criticism, including death threats and personal attacks. This hostility is not unique and indicates a broader attempt to silence political opponents through character assassination. The current climate of aggression and personal disgrace towards differing opinions is alarming, with abuse towards politicians at an all-time high, highlighting a significant shift in political discourse.
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