>> fisticuffs, the oldest (and arguably most effective) means of conflict resolution possible

It's interesting how that might have arisen. As I understand it, the great apes (our closest relatives) aren't 'hinged' in a way that enables throwing a blow, landing through the knuckles. Given that our most recent common ancestor probably lived in trees, it's probably something our line developed as we left arboreal life.

Oh, and I'd expect the urge to punch Gaetz in the face isn't Republican-only.