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Ah, the times, they are a changin'
Hello folks,

It has been a long time since I wrote here, and part of that I think was that the decor of what was Edge's Realm didn't really fit me.

So, as you can see, I redecorated. In addition, I changed the name of "Edge's Realm" to "Donovan's Rant". I mean, all I do here is rant about what is going on in the world, so it only makes sense that I take the wonderful book title "Donovan's Reef" and turn it into "Donovan's Rant".

All in all I like the redecoration. It's kind of like putting compact fluorescent bulbs into a room that was running 60 watt bulbs previously. You flip the switch after putting them in, and you get a new appreciation for something as simple as the light that shines on you. If you don't believe me, get a pack of compact fluorescents, then take a drab room and fire 'em in...you'll notice the difference, trust me.

The only thing I can say that is bad about the redecoration of my blog is that I have to use a Cityscape Seattle theme when, while they do have a Cityscape Toronto (boo, hiss!), they don't have a Cityscape Vancouver option. It definitely gives me reason to fire up the Photoshop and create my own.

Hell, who am I kidding? To capture the beauty of Vancouver in a small-ass banner graphic would be next to impossible. The beauty of Vancouver is better off where it is, so that every Vancouverite can enjoy it.

So, that being said, welcome to Donovan's Rant, and here's the first one for you:

Today, my rant is about the white glove treatment of Hollywood starlets by the police for stuff that would get Joe Blow from Fresno thrown into San Quentin's General Population for a very long time.

First off, Lindsay Lohan: Lindsay, we like you, but getting drunk and coked up and then chasing down your assistant's mother is not the way to live your life. Get off the snowcone, get yourself clean, admit you messed up and accept the consequences of your actions, and do some worthwhile community service. Serve in a crack-baby ward, taking care of those innocents who were affected by others who went down the same path you went down and weren't so lucky. After that, get back to acting, and be grateful everyday that there are still people willing to pay good money to see your films. That being said, do more films like "A Prairie Home Companion".

Second, Paris Hilton: Paris, we don't like you. Sorry, let me clarify that: We REALLY don't like you. You have absolutely no talent and the only reason you live the life you do is because your ancestors had a mind to create a worldwide legacy that serves the people of this planet. Your legacy serves no one except yourself. You got what you deserved when you went to prison. I got what I deserved because I got to see your crying face on my wallpaper. You're still an attention whore, even in 1400X1280 resolution. The only thing I am not glad about was your sentence. You should have been given considerably more for driving drunk then you did, and your case set a very dangerous precedent in the law world. I am waiting on the day where an alleged killer's lawyer can quote "People v. Hilton" and get half of his client's possible sentence slashed in half, all because the killer showed up to court that day on time. I'm willing to bet the judge's laugh will be so hard that you'll hear it, and deep down you'll realize that it's not the attorney he's laughing at, but you, and your legacy of stupidity.

Third, Nicole Ritchie: Nicole, congrats on the upcoming child. Now don't fuck it up. While your past was nothing short of insane, your future and the future of your child shouldn't be.

Fourth, Britney Spears: Britney, what the fuck? I didn't want to see the day where I would mention the words "Kevin Federline" and "stable parent" in the same sentence. Then you went bat shit fucking nuts and now I'm rooting for him. You need some time to yourself in an actual rehab facility, strapped to a bed and going through junk withdrawal. The experience will make you tougher, and maybe put some sanity back into that mind of yours.

That is my rant for today, so let's sum it up, shall we:

Hollywood starlets should be treated like everyone else, and if Joe Blow from Fresno gets 5 years for coke possession and DUI, Lindsay Lohan should too. Just because your name is in lights doesn't mean that if you fuck up you magically don't get to wear the prison tights.

There it is folks, and that's Donovan's Rant.