ATLmalcontent

That's So 2007

Could we get off the playground rocking horse and cease with the incessant whining about "haters?" And might we also stop deifying insecure, materialistic, egocentric rap stars?

Brought to you by The Committee For a Saner 2008.

Ellen's a Money-Grubbing Fink

While celebs like Lily Tomlin, Albert Brooks, Larry David, Tina Fey and Jay Leno are marching with the striking writers in Hollywood, Ellen DeGeneres has crossed the picket line. Maybe a dog was in peril.

DeGeneres is still taping episodes of her lame gabfest, in contrast to all of the late night shows which have gone dark until the strike is resolved.

How many millions do you need, Ellen? Good luck finding talented writers willing to work for you in the future.

Trust me, they have long memories -- unless the pay is good. 

Today's vocabulary lesson

Griftdrift is right when he says fascism is a term thrown around too loosely these days. Some people would have you convinced we live in a fascist state. Some people are ignorant of history. Or just plain ignorant.

fas·cism (n.)

1. often Fascism

a. A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.

b. A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.

2. Oppressive, dictatorial control.