Ever since John Stewart made him small a few years ago on his old Crossfire gig, Tucker Carlson has been "flying beneath the radar", which is industry-speak for "I haven't thought about that schmuck in years". So you probably didn't realize that he recently started a new venture known as The Daily Caller. No, I've never heard of it either.
Anyway, I'm guessing that the page hits weren't accumulating as expected, so he adjusted his bowtie, took note of the rest of the hysterical rightwing assholes losing their shit over HCR, and decided to up the ante, resulting in the crotch-dampening screen grab above:
Top IRS officials have been working with Democrats on Capitol Hill to determine how the agency will enforce President Obama’s new health care law. Republican lawmakers estimate the legislation will require the hiring of many thousands of new tax enforcement agents.
The astute observer will immediately note that the column's opening paragraph also discloses its primary source: Republican lawmakers. I'm afraid the sourcing doesn't get a whole lot better from there.
Critics have slammed the new federal mandate for its harsh consequences (failing to buy health insurance could land you in jail) and have raised constitutional questions about its legality.
And some have said that it will lead to "Armageddon"! Rumor has it that "critics" and "some" are getting together to form a new political action committee known as "Made-Up Bullshit". That's what some have said, anyway.
A March 18 report from House Ways & Means Committee Republicans estimates the IRS will need to hire between 11,800 and 16,500 new agents to enforce the bill.
Ah, that settles it then. I'm sure this resulted from sober assessment and reasoned consideration on the part of Republican lawmakers, and wasn't just...what is the phrase? An hysterical, hair-on-fire bunch of cock. Yes, that's it.
Seriously, though, if the above front page is what we can expect from the likes of Tucker Carlson, we haven't gotten anywhere near Peak Wingnut yet. These people have lost their minds over some insurance reforms. Good Lord, what happens when we get single payer?
Thanks to the wonderful TBogg, who you should all be reading every day.