WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE, in Madison, Wisconsin. “Basically, our assemblyman has cut off access. The reason that’s interesting is that the protesters — to whom he gives super-access — have made a big deal about how the Republicans aren’t listening to them and how democracy requires legislators to listen to everyone, even those who are their vehement opponents, even when they are not from their district. But Hulsey is resisting a man who has sought politely to speak with him, who is in his district, and who even voted for him.”

Plus this: “I have spoken with a number of Democratic senators and assemblymen over the past month. More than one has described the budget repair controversy as ‘war.’ So, Brett, I want to ask you straight out: Do you see it as ‘war?’ And if you do – because I am in dissent with your position – do you see me as your enemy?”

UPDATE: Reader Leslie Eastman writes: “It’s not war. It’s ‘Kinetic Union Action.'” Ah, that makes sense.