American Idol Doesn't Work Anymore

opinion | 03/08/2007 | brianbaldwin

[Chena]

Good grief, Brian_Baldwin! You are in serious need of a reality check. Do you realize that there are more important things to worry about, rant about, and even dream about than a television show? That's right, dude, it's a T.V. SHOW! Get over it!

[Chena]

No I won't.

Unfortunately, I believe you. LOL

[TheSpottedOwl]

We don't have cell phones. *sniff*, we're sooo deprived!

Btw, I've watched American Idol maybe 4 times in the show's run. Not impressed.

[TightyRighty]

No. Sanjaya is not gay.

Mmm Hmm.......

[Chena]

Anyway, who should really CARE about American Idol. That's the other thing that is bugging me, now that I have watched it. I suppose at one time, it was a good show. But having watched it twice, I can't imagine most folks think it's that great, anymore. I wouldn't be surprised if one of the judges goes public and says it like it is - that it really doesn't work anymore, that something is wrong. By the way - what is "Rudy's" stand on illegal aliens, and our open border(s)? I mean, I keep hearing some talk about "Rudy's" stand on gun control, abortion, and gay rights. That there are the three things that "conservatives" might have a problem with . . . . . . but then, I don't hear the same "commentators" asking what is probably going to be one of the two TOP issues in 2008 - illegal aliens (et all including the Bush-Ted Kennedy Amnesty bill). The War on Terror, and this issue in regards to our borders, are important issues. But for some reason, when "Rudy's" liberalism is brought up as a discussion by some "conservative talk show hosts", there is like this "story line" about "gun control, abortion, gay rights", and always followed up by how "Rudy" is, however, "strong on the issue" of WOT/etc. Somehow, they forget to ask/discuss his stand regarding illegal aliens. Only a few will ask. And why is that? For me, sure I have a conservative stand on gun control, abortion, gay rights. But for me, that is NOT what is going to tip my vote in 2008. Pretty much any of the Republican candidates will show some "strong" stand regarding WOT, which of course is a number one issue. But there is that "other issue" - illegal immigration - which is on my mind, and on the mind of many of the "base". If the Republican candidate supports the Bush-Kennedy Amnesty, then that Republican will NEVER get my vote. I am on the "right", conservative, position in regards to gun control, abortion, gay rights - so I don't agree with "Rudy" regarding his position on these. But his position on these issues, it isn't really the end of the world for me. If Rudy came out and said, "I oppose the type of Guest Workers Program proposed by President Bush", and something like "I support a REAL fence", "Illegal aliens cost us more than they supposedly save us . . " etc... . . . THEN I would have supported him, even if I don't agree with him on some other issues because I trust him in regards to WOT. But, it seems to me his on the Bush side of this issue. The wrong side. And Mitt seems to be on the right side. Even if Mitt has changed his mind in the past. Of course, that can change. I want this issue to be in the debate. That is why I welcome Congressman Tom Tancredo, Newt Gingrich and others into the debate, especially any participation they may have in the Republican debates for 2008.

ROFLMAO!!!!!!! I can't believe I'm witnessing someone hijacking their own thread!!!!

[jonrick46]

Could you repost without the italics and break it up with paragraphs?

American Idol is important to the kids. In my day it was American Bandstand. Now I would ask who in their right mind would want to watch kids dancing to top 20 music?

[Chena]

Can I repost without the "italics"? Well, sure I can; as soon as you teach me how. LOL

I used to watch American Bandstand as a kid too, but only if I had done all of my chores to the satisfaction of my parents. ;)

[Chena]

By the way, if you had read the thread you would have already known what post #33 said (paragraphs and all!). And if you want to skip that part, you could always click on the "TO" link and that will take you directly to the comment that someone was responding to.

[Wolfstar]

Bob, re your thread about why FR's numbers are going down? Here's a perfect example. This is an hysterical, nearly incoherent vanity that ties American Idol to just about every far-Right fevered rant. Go figure. (FR used to be better than this, when vanities like this nonsense were roundly ridiculed by most FReepers...that is, before they were pulled by the mods.)

Jonny, I don't know if you'll be amused or alarmed or just befuddled like I am by this hysteria -- assuming it doesn't get pulled before morning when you get a chance to see my ping.

[napscoordinator]

If everyone here this horrible singer Sayjaya is gay than God made him that way. Same with Richard Simmons. What other explanation could there be especially since they have never supported the idea that seems so popular on Free Republic. I find it so funny that Free Republic is for conservatives who feels that homosexuality is wrong, but once every person to be gay in America. Does not make sense to me one bit!!!!! I thought that God did not make homosexuals according to folks here. Then how can anybody who has not said it, acted on it, etc be gay???????

[My Favorite Headache]

Simon said it best when asked how he could possibly explain the people voted off tonight..."I guess people had their volume turned down".

[My Favorite Headache]

LOL...deep inside...you know he does....sorta...kinda...no definitely...maybe...possibly...yeah for sure...totally...could be

[My Favorite Headache]

You left out where Simon would call this thread..."very cabaret"

[jonrick46]

Use these things before the word(s) you want to italicise:

< > with the letter i in between. When you want to stop the italics, put a /i in between the < > after the place you want italics to stop.

Whenever you use such a method, you then have to put a p in between the < > after each paragraph. Otherwise, everything will come out continuous.

If you want to make something in bold type you put the letter b between the < > in front of the word(s) you want in bold and /b where you want to stop the bold type.

Have fun.

[jonrick46]

I didn't even look at post 33. It was off topic and information that has been covered to death in other threads.

[Roy Tucker]

"But it's got a good beat and I can dance to it." Ah, the memories.

[Shery]

American Idol is BIIIIIIG here! I don't have a TV, and haven't for almost 30 years. Have no interest in most TV shows, and since I can order the ones I do like (CSI) I can live without TV forever! I watch CSI on my large screen computer! How fun...no ads! No stupid election ads, either!

[ByDesign]

Never watched it, never will, proud to say that. The only prime time network show I've watched in years was the Path To 9/11.

Network programming is idiotic and caters to the lowest common denominator, and makes you lose 10 IQ points every commercial break.

I hate being yelled at, and that's what commercials are.

This show will go the way of all the others, soon people will say "That's still on the air?"

[Kay]

Good to hear that. Thanks for posting.

I think it would be utterly delightful if Sanjay was the final male. Let India vote. I like his voice and style (I've only seen him sing once). Hey, he has a better voice than Bob Dylan. He's just himself. I don't know why Brian had a melt down over him.

But my favorite is a Melinda. I'll vote for her first.

[L.N. Smithee]

Do you know Sundance personally, or something? Take a valium.