Now it's WaPo, trying to associate "Muslim" and "Obama" as much as possible by writing an article on rightwing talking points, or, for those who like shorter terms, lies. TPM does its usual fine smackdown.

But what has me puzzled is that the smackdown consists of pointing out that these are lies. There should also be amazement that, apparently, the whole country has decided "Muslim" is a slur.

The mouthbreathers think so. I know that. But progressives? And how about non-progressive media types with any sense of ethics, to say nothing of the Constitution, who might be out there? (Come on. There have to be a couple.) Why isn't anybody attacking the whole premise of this bullshit?

Using Muslim as a slur is more than a lie. It's a betrayal of everything this country stands for. What's happened to everybody?