Bill Conlin was probably dropped as a child

I usually don't get too worked up about the whole journalists hate bloggers thing, because frankly, this is how history has transpired. A new opinion or method of information dissemination comes about and those that had made their living the old way have always resented the new way. Like I said, this is the way it goes, I'm not going to get too worked up about it.
Well, that is until Philadelphia Daily News columnist ended an e-mail chain with Crash Burn Alley with this little number:

The only positive thing I can think of about Hitler’s time on earth–I’m sure he would have eliminated all bloggers. In Colonial times, bloggers were called “Pamphleteers.” They hung on street corners handing them out to passersby. Now, they hang out on electronic street corners, hoping somebody mouses on to their pretentious sites. Different medium, same MO. Shakespeare accidentally summed up the genre best with these words from a MacBeth soliloquy: “. . .a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. . .

All right then. So, there's a difference between casual disgust and aggressive stupidity, and Mr. Conlin asserted his. Not only did he do a little defending of Hitler, but he also debased the grassroots cause of the American Revolution. Maybe bloggers aren't so bad.

(If you're wondering what article caused this, well, Fire Joe Morgan eviscerated it already.)

What is Cory Brewer thinking?

I don't typically watch the Timberwolves because I don't honestly believe that the NBA is anything more than some sort of soap opera, not unlike the WWE, but I was at a bar last night and the Wolves were plastered all over the giant TVs they had there. One question kept popping up in my mind. What exactly is going through Corey Brewer's mind? He always seems to have a look of concerned confusion splayed across his face, no more evident than when he's shooting free throws. We spent the night trying to work out what exactly was going through his mind. Well, I now leave it to you, the reader, to figure out what he was thinking here

I'll start it off... "'Hey guys, what's that giant, lighted thing hovering above the court? Should we be worried?' 'No, Corey, we don't have to worry about the Jumbotron'"

Additionally, Corey makes a good partner with his coach, the perpetually stunned Randy Wittman.So yes, leave your thoughts on what you think Corey may be thinking down there in the comments.

An exclusive interview with Stu Scott?

We've had some fun here with Stuart Scott in the past, but the fact remains, he's still a high paid, influential sports journalist. Well, the other night, I had the opportunity to ask him a few questions recently. Here we go.

Good to see you Mr. Scott. I want to first ask you your opinion on Barry Bonds.

Thanks, dog, good to talk to you. You know, he's leaving the Giants after a great career there. Big ups to my man Barry.

You don't think his career there has been tainted by steroid allegations?

I haven't seen any proof of his guilt. All I see is a great hitter doing big things.

What about his trainer who is in jail for refusing to give grand jury testimony?

How is that evidence? Since when did grand juries become law?

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Now, take a look at someone like Jay Gibbons, that monster, who has actually been linked to a pharmacy that provides steroids.

Wasn't Bonds linked to BALCO?

To what now?

Never mind. Let's talk about football. Who do you have?

Well, the Eagles are clearly the class of the league, with my dog D-Mac in charge. Clearly, he's the best quarterback in the league. Nothing can stop them. Booyah!

Besides the Packers right? Or the Redskins or Giants? And it looks to me like the Patriots are unstoppable, and that Tom Brady might be the best quarterback in the league.

He would be nothing without Randy Moss. That dude is so Now.

Any thoughts on the beginning of hockey season?

Ho-what? Just playin'. I think they really need to inspect that league. It's entirely too brutal to be shown on television, with all the fighting and hits. I think they really have a problem with violence.

Uh. Sure. So, who is your favorite athlete?

Muhammad Ali, all time favorite. Currently Pacman Jones. He's fast and exciting. Too bad he's not playing.

You do recognize the irony right? Muhammad Ali fought and Pacman Jones hits. And shoots bouncers. Or, his posse shoots bouncers.

Hockey players are out of control thugs. Pacman is just a misguided soul.

What the hell? Wait. You haven't made a single logical point the entire interview.

Are you a racist?

What?!

You're a racist! This interview's over! I want to talk to your manager. You should be suspended for your yellow journalism.

Wait. What?!

[Scott leaves and the door slams. The end]

So yeah. That didn't go well. I'm expecting a letter from Google any time now, telling me that I can no longer blog here. So, if this is farewell, it's been a great ride.