Rush Lies, and he knows it.

Conservative talk-show host Rush Limbaugh, whose program is syndicated by Clear Channel, misled listeners on Thursday by suggesting it was the government, not Clear Channel, that was attempting to "censor" Howard Stern.

Clearly, it was Clear Channel. Salon has the poop. It's a pretty good read on how to get action out of behemoth Clear Channel. Threats appear to be effective.

While we're tangentially discussing the FCC, I should disclose that I think Chairman Powell is really bad for democracy. The FCC under Powell has moved toward more media consolidation, and that's only a good thing if you're one of the few giants standing when the dust settles.

There was one other thing I wanted to get in tonight but it slips my feeble mind.