Context: On his Fox "News" hate hour Monday night, trust fund "populist" and t.v. dinner heir Tucker "Mothertucker" Carlson decided he'd question the patriotism of Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). As everyone should know, Sen. Duckworth is a combat veteran who lost both her legs when her helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan in 2004. The smarmy Trump whisperer Carlson, who (like his hero) hasn't spent a minute of his cosseted life in public service, much less the military, was criticizing Sen. Duckworth's comments about having a national dialogue concerning removing monuments dedicated to former slave owners, including George Washington. Here's what he said:
“You’re not supposed to criticize Tammy Duckworth in any way because she once served in the military,” Carlson said. “Most people just ignore her. But when Duckworth does speak in public, you’re reminded what a deeply silly and unimpressive person she is.”
“It’s long been considered out of bounds to question a person’s patriotism. It’s a very strong charge, and we try not ever to make it. But in the face of all of this, the conclusion can’t be avoided. These people actually hate America. There’s no longer a question about that,” Carlson claimed.Of course, being the shit that he is, Carlson used a doctored tape to illustrate his vile slander.
Sen. Duckworth had the only reply necessary to smack down this worthless twerp:
Does @TuckerCarlson want to walk a mile in my legs and then tell me whether or not I love America?— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) July 7, 2020
Others join in:
You can disagree with her politics but for this fuckstick to question whether she loves her country when she is sitting in a wheelchair because she lost her legs fighting for her country takes a lot of balls. Fuck you @TuckerCarlson https://t.co/uh0yHbD9wv— Chris Shipley (@CyGradCyDad) July 7, 2020
Between their inaction on the Russian bounties and Tucker Carlson’s attacks on Tammy Duckworth, Republicans are really leaning in to their “fuck the troops” strategy.— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) July 7, 2020
Tammy Duckworth fought for America and lost her legs.
Tucker Carlson fought for white supremacy and lost his sponsors.— Bleeding Heart Liberal Marine (@zaharako) July 7, 2020
If you’re not careful or you’re susceptible to influence, Fox News and Tucker Carlson will have you believe that a War veteran who lost their limb is more un-American than the draft dodger who faked bone spurs. https://t.co/nc5JO1JNNo— Arianeh Sajadi (@ArianehSajadi) July 7, 2020
Tammy Duckworth lost both of her legs fighting for America and Trump dodged the draft 5 times, not because he opposed the war, but because he was a privileged lazy coward. Clearly Tammy Duckworth is the one who hates America. https://t.co/FC0i3eC2FD— The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) July 7, 2020
Finally, a reminder that America haters are among Mothertucker's most loyal international following:
Trump-centric Fox News and the GOP follow the lead of America’s most pro-Russian president. Russian state media have aired so many of Tucker Carlson’s comments that the host of Russia’s state TV lovingly described Carlson as “practically our co-host.” https://t.co/UCB0msloRd— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) July 5, 2020
BONUS: Commenter wjbill reminds us of former Sen. Max Cleland (D-GA), who lost both legs in combat in Vietnam, defeated in 2002 in a scurrilous re- election campaign by a Republican who didn't serve, who questioned Cleland's patriotism in a notorious ad. Commenter Charles mentions the swiftboating of John Kerry. This has been a party of rats for many, many, many years.
