The sideshow

Now, Rush Limbaugh and the WSJ opinion editors are many things, but probably not fools. So why do they continue to push this thing?

I have a straightforward question, which I hope you will answer in a straightforward way: Is it your intention to censor talk radio through a variety of contrivances, such as "local content," "diversity of ownership," and "public interest" rules -- all of which are designed to appeal to populist sentiments but, as you know, are the death knell of talk radio and the AM band?

You have singled me out directly, admonishing members of Congress not to listen to my show. Bill Clinton has since chimed in, complaining about the lack of balance on radio. And a number of members of your party, in and out of Congress, are forming a chorus of advocates for government control over radio content. This is both chilling and ominous.

Ah, right, Bill Clinton. Since little else is working for them, the Mighty Wurlitzer attempts to work up some of the old passion by invoking Clinton's name and accusing him and Obama of secretly trying to muzzle their spokesman.

Umkay.

Whale on, man.