Don't let the media fool you--Limbaugh's "apology" is the joke he claims he was making when he accused her of all kinds of nasty behaviors last week. Behold:

" For over 20 years, I have illustrated the absurd with absurdity, three hours a day, five days a week. In this instance, I chose the wrong words in my analogy of the situation. I did not mean a personal attack on Ms. Fluke.

" I think it is absolutely absurd that during these very serious political times, we are discussing personal sexual recreational activities before members of Congress. I personally do not agree that American citizens should pay for these social activities. What happened to personal responsibility and accountability? Where do we draw the line? If this is accepted as the norm, what will follow? Will we be debating if taxpayers should pay for new sneakers for all students that are interested in running to keep fit? In my monologue, I posited that it is not our business whatsoever to know what is going on in anyone's bedroom nor do I think it is a topic that should reach a Presidential level.

" My choice of words was not the best, and in the attempt to be humorous, I created a national stir. I sincerely apologize to Ms. Fluke for the insulting word choices."

Please note the extremely limited "apology" with all the qualifiers, topped with the "Can't you people tell a joke when you hear one" bingo card. Also, how's this for hutzpah: "I think it is absolutely absurd that during these very serious political times, we are discussing personal sexual recreational activities before members of Congress." But it's not too absurd for you to try to pump up your flaccid numbers by launching a full-bore sexual attack on a law student who was exercising her rights under the Constitution, eh, Limbo?

His message to anyone who tries to address an American political body with a citizen's genuine opinion? You too will be open to attack under the most scurrilous terms, with the implicit invitation to others, including those at your own school, place of work, place of worship, or anywhere else, to attack you in the same terms or worse.

What lesson should we take from this? Why, the 1900s one, that the only kind of women who dare to venture into the political arena are--well, unlike the Anus that Talks, I don't use those words. About anybody. Even about someone who has sold his soul and whatever decency he possessed for media stardom and the power to verbally flagellate anyone who stands up for ideas he has not blessed with his imprimatur.