If you read politics on the web, you’ve surely heard of Jim Treacher who used to blog at his eponymous website. That is until he was hired by Tucker Carlson to blog at his new web venture the Daily Caller.

Yesterday, Jim was just trying to cross the street when he was hit by a car being driven by a State Department employee. Now he’s got a broken knee, for which he needs surgery, as well as some cuts and bruises.

Here’s my get well note to Jim:

Dear Jim,

Hang in there, buddy! We haven’t met but I’ve always enjoyed your writing. Your sense of humor is so sharp that your writing has actually made me laugh out loud on more than one occasion.

Your post on David Letterman’s Palin attacks – when you famously suggested he’d let you keep the wig – made me laugh so hard I almost fell out of my chair and was quickly distributed to almost everyone I know.

Back in the months leading up to the 2008 election, the positive can-do attitude of your blog posts kept me going some days.

I’ve never broken my knee but I’ve been seriously injured in other ways and I know how much it sucks. Just don’t let it affect your attitude. We need more of your great blogging at the DC Trawler!

So get well soon, Jim! I offer all my best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Sincerely,

Your friend and fan in blogging,

Aleister