Curmudgeons, Pt. II?

First, some people think Colbert either a.) totally tanked or b.) never should have been invited in the first place since he violated the “code of the event” by ripping on President Bush.

Now, some folks want the whole dinner canned because it underscores “the notion that journalists are part of a wealthy elite, completely out of touch with ordinary Americans — their audience.”

Sure, sure: It’s true that, back in the day, the “rock stars” at this event were journalists’ sources (of course, in our current world of leak investigations, no one wants to be seen anywhere near their sources, which may partially explain why celebrities are a safer–and more fun–bet).