But seriously, is this supposed to be some kind of new form of argumentation whereby you cite evidence that completely eviscerates your point and then claim you're right?

Public television, its supporters say, is especially important for people who cannot afford cable or satellite television. But 62 percent of poor households have cable or satellite television, and 78 percent have a VCR or DVD player.

George Will to 38% percent of poor households: you do not exist.

As for his larger point ... really now. Television completely sucks in terms of transmitting actual information and ideas, and everyone knows it. And come on, George Will has PBS written all over him! Bowties? Also funny how Will mentions BBC America in his list of other channels worth watching.

PBS is the last DJ.

A Thought: Maybe he's just lashing out because his show is cratering?

This is absurd:

FEC Commissioner Bradley Smith tells CNET that "the freewheeling days of political blogging and online punditry are over."

In just a few months, "bloggers and news organizations could risk the wrath of the federal government if they improperly link to a campaign's Web site. Even forwarding a political candidate's press release to a mailing list, depending on the details, could be punished by fines."

I say bring it on. I'll just laugh and laugh ...

In other news of the weird, check out this story about a 23-pound lobster that Pittsburgh couldn't save:

That's a normal 1.5-pounder on the right.

good idea on the title change, fling. "Lobster" is better than "dog."