Microsoft’s STEVE BALLMER is either on serious drugs or just plain nuts. According to the official Microsoft web site, Mr. Ballmer’s “passion and leadership have become hallmarks of his tenure at the company.” That statement is more ironic than they presumably intended. The following rant is an uncut, authentic company-wide address given to his employees. It was later reported in the press that Mr. Ballmer’s display was so intense that he actually required throat surgery soon after he delivered this notorious rant…