Article content A 2020 Joe Biden campaign ad described the pending election as an “opportunity to leave the dark, angry politics of the past behind us.” After Biden’s election, he, Democrats and media urged a “return to civility.” But when did the Democrats practise the very civility to which they seek to return? Let’s go to the videotape: When Barry Goldwater accepted the 1964 Republican nomination, California’s Democratic Gov. Pat Brown said, “The stench of fascism is in the air.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or ELDER: Dems want a 'return to civility,' but when did they ever practise it? Back to video