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I think a couple things contributed to the increase in nut actions. Presidents weren't that important in the early days in terms of affecting the lives of everyday Americans. It would be like assassinating a town council member today. Plus the media experiences were rather isolated rather than the shared experiences we have today. What is the payoff of people finding out about your loon event over a period of several days? You aren't likely to be able to see many peoples reaction to it. In the olden days, the loons most likely derived their pleasure by screwing with their neighbors and watching how it affected them and the community.
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