It’s almost like they were,,,,,,*ready* for this.
I truly believe they thought we would have "started" something long before this....not that they haven't been trying to get under our skins, but they "misunderestimated" our strength of character. Easy to do, as they have none of their own for comparison.
That is why this coordinated "attack" on the right came so swiftly and consistently - it was all planned out for them to use when them moment came. Only the moment didn't come quite as they planned, but they were soooooo ready they just couldn't help themselves.