"choosing this song could single-handedly give this to Bo on a silver platter, which isn't the way Bo should win."
Why do you think this would help Bo so much? I agree that "Alone" was a great song for her, but what's wrong with "Independence Day'?
As for their futures and who will be more successful, unfortunatley I think it all comes down to MTV. Which one has a better face & body/ who can make a steamier video? For example, can anyone honestly say they'd enjoy watching a Ruben Studdard video over a Kelly Clarkson video? I realize this is not about image/looks, but ultimately that is an important part of the package, and Carrie has that locked up.
That being said, I'm just happy that one of them will win and not Vonzelle or Constantine. Either way, I go home a winner. :)
Two reasons: Martina does it better (duh, I suppose) and she sounds bad in comparison; Overexposure: people are sick of it-- it's even on the AI CD.