Emmys 2008: The Ineptitude of Emmy Voters and Other Musings

 
Who are these Emmy voters?  Why are we entrusting them to make reasonable decisions regarding America's most beloved TV shows?  Often, it's as if they don't watch TV at all.  Two and a Half Men is a series that doesn't... [link]

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