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American Idol Doesn't Work Anymore
opinion | 03/08/2007 | brianbaldwin

Posted on 03/08/2007 9:21:52 PM PST by Brian_Baldwin

They are trying to tell us America voted. I don’t believe it. And here’s what I mean – sure, some Americans voted - more than once. And some who aren’t even Americans voted, too. And maybe some automated their vote, put it in the “system”, and voted many times.

They call it “American” Idol. “America” voted.

But it was pretty much anybody with a cell phone voted, if they wanted. I mean, Osama bin Laden could have voted.

America voted?

And we have block voting. Votes that have nothing to do with one’s opinion about singing ability, and more to do with identity, and agendas.

What am I talking about, you ask?

Well, take tonight for example. That freaky guy with the hair that better than the gals, named Sanjaya. He beats out Sundance.

How is it possible?

Simple. Block votes. Everything now seems to be driven by identity, and by agendas which surround those identities.

So we had block votes coming in from the gays and homosexuals who voted for Sanjaya and got all excited when he did his hula dance bit. And half of India voted.

Nothing to do with a singing contest, nothing to do with who can sing the best. It was about other things.

And please, don’t accuse me of “gay bashing”, because it’s simply about telling it like it is - and that is why American Idol doesn’t work anymore.

Some American picks up a cell phone, and punches in the number for the best singer. Fair and square, right?

Or can one hijack the ring tone to American Idol? Not too hard to do, really. And, it’s real easy not to be fair and square.

Block votes.

And while I was watching the “elimination”, my mind drifted a little off subject, and I asked myself: “Did Republican Bush sign the Democratic Party sponsored Amnesty bill, yet?” . . .

Which phone number do I dial to punch in the number regarding my vote on the Amnesty bill?

Does America get to vote on that?

American Idol - such a big hit, one couldn’t even imagine the day when it’s finally a “has been”. But then one day, the crowd turns a curious circus into a bad circus act.

What were the last words the lady sang at the previous “elimination” - she was eliminated, and she danced and sang her song again to say goodbye, and the last improvised words of her song were something like “She shouldn’t have danced”? And America doesn’t like Jazz?

You know what. American Idol sucks. It’s become just like everything else. It started off all about entertainment. To work, it had to start off with a system. And then, the system became a success. It was noticed.

And everyone votes.

In fact, the whole damn world votes. Everyone votes in Chicago. More than once. Even the dead vote. Even the illegals aliens voted.

Sort of like what’s happening - to America and our elections, for example.

In fact, since almost half of Mexico will soon be voting in our elections, why not just let the entire world vote in our elections, too?

Cells phones.

That’s the “answer”. Everyone votes by cell phone.

Even in China, they may still have a lot of folks with dirt floors but they all got a cell phone. Why not let all of China vote in our elections, too?

And all of Arabia!

And all of Central and South America! And all of the North, South, East, West Free Trade Alliances!

By golly, tell Bush right now! Cell phones! But . . . only if EVERYONE gets to vote! Right, Bush? THEN Bush gets his Amnesty bill even faster! You call it “America voted”. But actually, it’s “Anyone can, and did”. Not “America”, but “Anyone”. Anywhere. And, any number of times. Think global. Global economy. Global “America votes”. Global cell phones.

You know, a thought just occurred to me.

When “American” Idol takes all them votes - them votes by cell phones for example - can ANYONE really call?

I mean, like, if I’m in Pakistan for example. In some cave in the North West Frontier Province. In Pakistan. With an AK-47 in my hand. And a Quran on my head.

Can I call up on the cell phone, or perhaps satellite phone, and . . . . . . I’m wearing pajamas and a turban, . . . and I got a beard and a bad kidney, and… . . . can I vote?

Just wondering.

Like . . . Imagine - some lady gets past the American Idol judges. And, then she shows up when “America votes”. And, she shows up in a burqa. And she sings “Allah AAAAAAHK-Barrrr!” (and a ringy-dingy goes the cymbals on her fingers), “Aaaaaa …. LLLLAHHHHHHH!” (and a ringy-dingy goes the cymbals on her toes), “OOOOOO – SAAAAAAAAA – MAAAAAAA!”

“OOOOH, Sa Ma, How I Love You!”

And “America votes”. By cell phone.

And like, she beats the lady who can dance and who sings Jazz.

Could it happen? Could the Islamic Jihad pull it off?

Maybe not down to the last one standing. But to the top ten, maybe?

And so now, American Idol is the “most popular show in the entire world”. And, it’s a global thing, and now, it’s about charity for Africa, we are the world, and throw in Katrina so you can say it’s American too, and you know, imagine there’s no heaven.

America voted. And it sucks. Turn it off.


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1 posted on 03/08/2007 9:21:54 PM PST by Brian_Baldwin
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To: Brian_Baldwin
American Idol Doesn't Work Anymore

Well, technically, that's pretty old news...I thought it was a waste from the beginning.

2 posted on 03/08/2007 9:23:03 PM PST by Terriergal (All your church are belong to us! --- The Purpose Driven Church)
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To: Brian_Baldwin

You should be this upset over illegal aliens screwing up our political elections.

American Idol....thhhhpt.


3 posted on 03/08/2007 9:25:38 PM PST by abigailsmybaby
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To: Brian_Baldwin
So we had block votes coming in from the gays and homosexuals who voted for Sanjaya and got all excited when he did his hula dance bit. And half of India voted.

Grow up.

4 posted on 03/08/2007 9:25:55 PM PST by Mr.Unique (Why did Lloyd Dobler want Diane Court anyway??)
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To: Brian_Baldwin

Yo Dawg, the only thing good about American Idol are the ones with the horrible auditions in the beginning of the season. They really are great for a laugh. Other than that, it's a contrived and scripted reality show like all the others.

The music sucks. They should up the ante and make the women sing topless.


5 posted on 03/08/2007 9:26:10 PM PST by MAD-AS-HELL (How does one win over terrorists? KILL them with UNKINDNESS)
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To: Brian_Baldwin
As though 'Idol' is at all relevant...
6 posted on 03/08/2007 9:27:08 PM PST by GoldCountryRedneck ("There are no stupid questions. There are, however, many inquisitive idiots." - unknown)
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To: MAD-AS-HELL
Yo Dawg, the only thing good about American Idol are the ones with the horrible auditions in the beginning of the season. They really are great for a laugh. Other than that, it's a contrived and scripted reality show like all the others.

I liked it better when it was called, "The Gong Show." All they are missing is "Gene, Gene The Dancing Machine."

7 posted on 03/08/2007 9:27:43 PM PST by dfwgator (The University of Florida - Championship U)
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To: Brian_Baldwin
What the heck are you talking about? Who the hell cares who gets more phone votes in American Idol? You're complaining that homosexuals can dial the phone? Like you know who voted?

Why am I answering you?

8 posted on 03/08/2007 9:27:53 PM PST by Williams
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To: Brian_Baldwin

Talk about having your priorities screwed up.


9 posted on 03/08/2007 9:30:23 PM PST by technomage (You get what you want one step at a time)
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To: MAD-AS-HELL
I figured I had to take a look, since there were folks in the office talking about it, and then you hear how it's such a big hit, and all. So I take a look last show, and then tonight.

Oh .... horrible. Sure, some of the singers were bad, but what is REALLY bad is the whole American Idol "system". It simply doesn't work.

I guess I won't be watching the "final".

Though, the guy with the "punk" hair was a pretty good singer. But even the "judges" openly stated they couldn't understand the results . . .

"America" voted. What a joke.

It doesn't work.

10 posted on 03/08/2007 9:30:24 PM PST by Brian_Baldwin
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To: Brian_Baldwin

You are going to regret this thread in the morning.


11 posted on 03/08/2007 9:30:27 PM PST by bonfire
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To: abigailsmybaby

You should be this upset over illegal aliens screwing up our political elections.
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Good point --- Washington is fiddling, while America burns and the public is worrying about Idol....


12 posted on 03/08/2007 9:30:48 PM PST by EagleUSA
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To: bonfire

No I won't.


13 posted on 03/08/2007 9:31:57 PM PST by Brian_Baldwin
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14 posted on 03/08/2007 9:32:48 PM PST by msnimje (People are crossing party lines to support Giuliani - even some Republicans support him.)
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To: Brian_Baldwin

It was a disappointing night that's for sure. Even the judges were shocked.


15 posted on 03/08/2007 9:33:13 PM PST by Vicki (Washington State where anyone can vote .... illegals, non-residents or anyone just passing through)
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To: Brian_Baldwin
American Idol? The first few episodes of the show are worth watching- the initial selection rounds, when the judges eliminate the narcissistic ego-maniacs who think they can sing. Beyond that, it's a waste of satellite bandwidth.
16 posted on 03/08/2007 9:33:40 PM PST by CarrotAndStick (The articles posted by me needn't necessarily reflect my opinion.)
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To: Brian_Baldwin

Big damn deal!


17 posted on 03/08/2007 9:35:24 PM PST by Lucas McCain (The gene pool could use a little chlorine)
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To: Brian_Baldwin

C'mon, take a look at past seasons--the cute-but-can't-sing always live beyond their shelf life.


18 posted on 03/08/2007 9:36:11 PM PST by randog (What the...?!)
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To: Brian_Baldwin

Take your meds and turn off the TV.


19 posted on 03/08/2007 9:37:36 PM PST by svcw (There is no plan B.)
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To: Brian_Baldwin

>American Idol Doesn't Work Anymore.<

Gag! Did it ever?


20 posted on 03/08/2007 9:38:39 PM PST by Paperdoll
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