Summer Camp for Insufferable Elites

Salon's Alex Pareene says we must nuke Aspen. That's where the "nation's most insufferable elites gather for a week of mingling and panel discussions." Then Pareene tells us what he really thinks: "The Atlantic discovered not long ago that putting on little parties for America's ruling elite -- carefully disguised as important intellectual gatherings to ensure the attendance of the most self-important members of the political and media classes -- is a much better way to make money than 'producing a magazine full of good journalism.' From that knowledge, the 'Aspen Ideas Festival' was born." Ouch. Hmm ... I bet I know what this angst is really about. Pareene didn't get an invite. But he's not bitter. Of course, Alex, everyone would feel much better if you'd just return those nuclear launch codes ...