There’s a nice recap of the current war of words between Microsoft and Google over beleaguered web portal Yahoo today over at Ad Age.  The most interesting thing said so far, though, has to be this statement from the M$ camp…

The combination of Microsoft and Yahoo! will create a more competitive marketplace by establishing a compelling number two competitor for Internet search and online advertising.

Translated: Woo-hoo!  Let’s be number two!

Seriously?!?