Right now, it's a blog entry. I don't know whether or not it will become a formal article. Either way, I agree with you when you say this: "Debbie should have waited a couple weeks since it will be dismissed as vitriol."
Well, you are entitled to think it could have waited to be in better taste. I don't happen to agree.
But, it (and any non gushy pieces on PJ) will be dismissed as mean rantings no matter when they are done.