The idea that groups of people, and often celebrities, are denying themselves access to technology, food, or whatever has become one of the most annoying sub-genres of American journalism.
The Rip-Roaring World of Self-Denial Journalism
Ted Rall
Ted Rall is a syndicated political cartoonist for Andrews McMeel Syndication and WhoWhatWhy.org and Counterpoint. He is a contributor to Centerclip and co-host of "The Final Countdown" talk show on Radio Sputnik. He is a graphic novelist and author of many books of art and prose, and an occasional war correspondent. He is, recently, the author of the graphic novel "2024: Revisited."
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Perhaps Alec Baldwin could reprise his role in Team America World Police.
Well, now that we have a war going on, I’m sure we’ll be getting more and more input from these celebrity solons of geopolitical thought. I look forward to David Muir’s intro: “Cardi B. Performer. Discussing her thoughts on the Ukraine conflict. But first, these messages from Pfizer about their new pill for restless legs at night and a new spot from Di-Gel.”