American Solipsism

Three years ago I commented on the Weather Channel’s reporting that in a “worst-case scenario” the edge of hurricane Emily might graze Florida or Texas, but not to worry, the worst part of the storm was merely headed toward Mexico.

Tonight I just saw some doofus of a reporter on CNN saying how we all hope hurricane Gustav doesn’t hit any part of the United States. Not “any inhabited area” – just “any part of the United States.”