Neal Boortz has long said that controlling and limiting talk radio was on the Democrats 'secret plan for America'. Now Tom Daschle has validated that part of the 'secret plan'. Daschle claims that conservative talk radio is leading to perceived threats against his life. He even likened it to religious fundamentalism. The strange thing is that Daschle is over-reacting now, moreso than when he received the anthrax letter, an actual assassination attempt on his life. He also said they need to increase their presence in talk radio. (Wait, I thought it was 'dangerous'?)

Boortz, and other conservative talk show hosts have often expressed fear that Democrats will push for legislation limiting political speech. A bill similar to Incumbent Protection Act Campaign Finance Reform could be applied to talk radio and media outlets. CFR already limits political speech by members of the general public, 60 days before an election. Historically, democrats have floated the idea of a 'fairness doctrine'. It would mandate 'equal time' for democratic ideals on talk radio.

Once talk radio is conquered, they wont stop there. Certainly the internet is the next step. It may not be long before I'll have to give 'equal time' to some Alan Colmes wanna-be.

UPDATE: As expected, Boortz actually talks about it in today's program notes.