The problem with the both sides-isms is that they draw false equivalencies between one side that is trying to end the republic and the other side that is trying to do the minimum needed to preserve it. One side has broken norms to the point that the very survival of the /1 https://twitter.com/orinkerr/status/1315592521913786368

republic is in question, while the other is looking to respond to just one of those breaches in a proportional way to maintain some balance. Those moving to confirm Barrett are declaring that only power matters, so they have no basis to object to uses of power. Yes, court /3

packing is destructive, but it may provoke a crisis that leads to compromise. Maybe that’ll happen. Maybe not. But unilateral disarmament is even more destructive and will absolutely not lead to a compromise. Instead, it will give the other side the power to end the republic. /4