The biggest question before television executives and ad buyers is: Should we be afraid of tween girls? (Obvs, YES.) In an thorough examination of voting bloc power, "American Idol" obsessive Richard Rushfield castigates the demo for the damage their sovereignty accrues.

For years, they exercised their power with wisdom and restraint, bestowing the first crown on Kelly Clarkson, and even though they would not stand for grown-uppy talents like Melinda Doolittle, a Jordin Sparks could still win their favor. But of late, like any ruler who has sat on his throne too long, they have become bloated with their power, capricious and intolerant of all who do not rise to their standard by being a "cute boy." In this season, our tween overlords have wielded their power like drunken maniacs, massacring any non-cute boy who stands in their way.

Tonight, in the Idoldome, a 13-year-old girl looked me in the eye and admitted that her school friends will despise Allison for getting to live in a house with these guys. And what's more she said, a hint of menace in her voice, they will punish her for it.

This is what we call democracy!? This is how we make the most important decision in our nation!?

Needless to say this is all insane.