"served its purpose" was exactly Rush's words. Did not matter that most of the crap in there was just fantasy. Just like the reasons for invading Iraq. Just make stuff up, the idiots will follow. I encourage everyone to get away from corporate media for their information. Believe it or not, BS politics board is a reasonable place to get divergent opinions. In addition, try - Radio Pacifica (in the Bay Area, KPFA 94.1) - Democracy Now! - Free Speech TV - ScoopNews - The Economist Stop buying into the corporate media and go for community-based and independent media!