Rate this one up.

[Richard D]

Adam McKay: False Patriotism

Adam McKay Mon Jan 30, 8:47 PM ET

The other day a friend of mine e-mailed me this exchange he had with his cousin who served in
Iraq. I thought it was worth posting. It's yet further evidence that if you want to know what these Republicans are all about, see what they accuse others of being -- anti-American, anti-troops, liars, etc.

And, as always, we thank and honor our troops for their service and sacrifice -- Adam McKay.

Dear Adam,

My cousin John was in Iraq for a year, in combat near Baghdad. He didn't win the Congressional Medal of Honor or anything (though he did get promoted twice, and ended up a Sgt.). He's been meeting with congress people and the like because he became an anti-war activist when he came back. Just to give you an idea:

The other day I found a news story on a suburban news website. It was about the Bucks County (Pa.) Democratic headquarters. They have a sign in the window that says "We honor our fallen heroes". Beneath it is a running count of the Iraq war death toll. The Young Republicans of Bucks County (I feel queasy just typing that phrase), are protesting the sign, trying to get them to take it down. No, seriously.

The president of the organization was quoted in the article. Don something. I emailed the story to John, because I knew it would interest him. The next day he called Don on the phone, and followed up with this email:

http://tinyurl.com/d5gn2

[fleabert]

1. what an incredible letter. I want to print it out and hand to every

republican I know.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. Loved the soldier's reply!

It would be very interesting to find out if any of the Young Republicans decided it was worthwhile to go fight, or whether they decided to keep on taking the Cheney way out.

[muntrv]

3. KEEP CLUCKING CHICKENHAWKS!!

You are creating a new set of anti-repukes.

[Richard D]

4. I'm kicking this one . . .

. . . even though it's my post just because it is so incredible and got lost because of SOTU.