I've expressed my doubts in the recent past about whether Americans would ever rise up against our politicians. It seems this particular debacle is hitting far too close to home for some.
Add in the past 18+ months, massive "real" inflation spikes, and never-ending COVID mandates, and some of the people are would tight as a drum. It won't take much to have it all snap, and the politicians wouldn't fare well under that type of situation.
would tight -> wound tight
It only takes a handful on angry families who have made harassing their Congress-critter the number one priority of their lives...
When it gets _personal_ it gets nasty...