Welcome to the Dark Side, Scott

After reading Scott Simon's take on Michael Moore, I've got to admit I admire him after all. What sounds like unctuous pontification is only his style. (At this rate, one day I'll find myself forgiving Michael Moore, but only if he says something I agree with.) But like some of the commentators at buzzmachine, where I found this, I wonder why he had to publish it in the WSJ. Even if he hasn't come over to the Dark Side, Mikey's supporters will say he has.