The Shit that Shit Steps In

Turns out it wasn't that long at all. It wasn't Coulter, but frankly, who can tell these scumbags apart after a while?

Hindraker Smears Dead Soldier's Uncle

A couple of minutes ago I came across this Associated Press story saying that the uncle of Kristian Menchaca -- one of the U.S. soldiers who was missing and is now said to be dead -- criticized the United States for Menchaca's disappearance and death. My first thought was to do a post asking how long it would take before the wingnuts started smearing the grief-stricken uncle.

Alas, I'm too late. Over at Powerline Blog, John Hinderaker has already cranked up the slime machine and let fly:

"In a sick coda, Menchaca's uncle, Ken MacKenzie, appeared on the Today show and recited weirdly inapplicable Democratic Party talking points in relation to his own nephew's death...No shame."

Excuse me? His nephew died, he's anguished, you smear him... and he has no shame? Welcome to Powerline Bizzaroworld.

Energy dome tip to Tbogg, who has a suggestion for these Powerline douchebags:

I was reminded that each of the Power Line boys has at least one child who is of fighting age and therefore I think that one of these priviledged children should immediately enlist and volunteer to take Kristian Menchaca's spot in Iraq.

Memo to Hindrocket: You might want to actually consider this. After all, if one of you Chickenhawks send your child to Iraq, perhaps Hell won't be quite so unbearable for you, once it's frozen over.

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