Perhaps Barr sees a dysfunctional and unhealthy status quo that is shot through with politics -- this context is crucial -- and is taking steps to de-escalate things a bit. In spite of the prevailing, often-hysterical story about Barr peddled by his detractors and partisans, there's a strong case to be made that Barr is operating as one of the few responsible actors in Washington.
Screw everything about that. This is what the Republicans always seem to do. They get no lasting credit for it. Hell with these idiots. Throw the book at them while we can.
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