“To hang only the Republicans who collaborated on this treason would require over a mile of rope.”
For future reference, when the hanging actually begins, you don’t have to hang them ALL at the same time. This allows for reusing the same rope many times. Why waste perfectly good, new rope for the traitors? In fact, if the rope breaks a few times in the process and requires a second or third hanging to finish the job, it will eventually get done. Be practical.
“when the hanging actually begins, you don’t have to hang them ALL at the same time”
True.
But a dozen gallows lined up on the Capitol steps would look pretty cool, and intimidating.
So, 600ft of 7/8 inch hemp rope would probably do the job. Even at that it would take all day.
Folks could picnic on the Capitol Mall!
1.5" manilla rope can be had for $1-2 per foot. That would be at most a $10,000 expense.