The lead editorial in the Washington Post today beats liquid coal about the head and shoulders, using all the familiar arguments.

Here’s a challenge: somebody out there send me a thoughtful defense of liquid coal that doesn’t issue from the coal industry, a paid shill of the coal industry, or a legislator from a state that would benefit from coal subsidies. In other words, find me a defense of liquid coal, on the merits, from a non-interested party.

Anyone? Bueller?