DEY TOOK ER JUBZ!

The AP reports on a timely reminder that Republicans can be protectionists too, as long as the jobs involved are sufficiently 'merican and jingoism can be part of the fun.

Web sites have sprung up opposing the deal on patriotic grounds, arguing that such an iconic U.S. firm shouldn't be handed over to foreign ownership. One of the sites, called SaveAB.com, was launched by Blunt's former chief of staff, Ed Martin.

"Shareholders should resist choosing dollars over American jobs," Martin said in a statement Wednesday night. "Selling out to the Belgians is not worth it - because this is about more than beer: it's about our jobs and our nation."

As I am a card-carrying liberal beer snob, I think it probably goes without saying that I support the sale of Anheuser-Busch to anyone, of any nationality, who knows how to make beer.

UPDATE

SaveAB.com is truly hilarious.

My Fellow Americans,

Like baseball, apple pie and ice cold beer (wrapped in a red, white and blue label), Anheuser-Busch is an American orginal. Founded in St. Louis, Missouri, AB represents the spirit of our country, giving millions of Americans "the pursuit of happiness" through its high quality products and thousands of great paying [sic] jobs. Generations of Americans have grown up loving AB products and have appreciated its commitment to our communities.

Now, our city, our state, our nation and our workers are being threatened with the loss of A-B to foreign investors.

With your help we can fight the foreign invasion of A-B.

In case you were wondering: I've been unable to substantiate the claim that ice-cold beer did not exist before America.