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Tonight On American Idol:Were Wild Card Picks Based Soley On Race? Some Of The Best Weren't Chosen.

Posted on 03/03/2011 7:38:04 PM PST by JohnThune2012

For those of you who watched IDOL this evening,were you shocked on who the final ten were?,and then even more shocked on who were picked for the three wild card spots? It was bad enough that two of the best female singers didn't make the top then,and then to add insult to injury,Randy,Jenifer&Steve chose the two black female singers of whom were the least impressive of the six wild card contestants. It was so obvious that the judges were more concerned that they would of been declared racists if they didn't have at least one black female singer amongst the final 12. This will likely come back to haunt them. Let's just wait and see who gets eliminated first.


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1 posted on 03/03/2011 7:38:08 PM PST by JohnThune2012
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To: JohnThune2012

I don’t have a television and don’t see American Idol, but you must not have received the memo from Eric Holder-up: America is a Chocolate Country of “My People.” Any other outcome is unacceptable.


2 posted on 03/03/2011 7:41:43 PM PST by WXRGina
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To: JohnThune2012

I missed most of the show tonight.
I did see most of the audition shows.
I am surprised that I do like the additions of Steven Tyler and even what’s her name,,,,Jennifer Lopez. I am sure not a fan of hers musically although a couple movies with her in it were not horrible. I couldn’t even name 2 of her “hit songs”. I like Tyler more now that I’ve seen him. I always loved old Aerosmith songs. Not so much the newer stuff. He’s funny, and entertaining on the show.

I really thought getting rid of Simon would kill the show but, I like it fine without him. I liked his honesty.

Anywho, will watch the show next week and see if I find anyone who stands out as a winner.

PS- if there is such a thing as a FR American Idol ping list and you own it, please add me.


3 posted on 03/03/2011 7:47:08 PM PST by TheConservativeParty (POTUS 45 Sarah Palin....Resistance is futile! Prepare to be liberated!)
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To: JohnThune2012

I was just totally disgusted. this season we had more than enough great singers. especially with the girls. why didn’t they just pick the best 12 singers,not 6 and 6..just the best 12. you could of easily had 8 girls and 4 dudes. One of the guys chosen for the top ten just didn’t belong there. Something Smells !!!


4 posted on 03/03/2011 7:49:07 PM PST by JohnThune2012 (was)
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To: JohnThune2012

I thought they ended up with a pretty good demographic mix that represents the American population.

The wild cards picks won’t go far, though, as they were mostly chosen in a sympathy move by the judges, which reflected their own ethnic preferences. One Hispanic; one black; and one multi-ethnic.


5 posted on 03/03/2011 7:51:04 PM PST by Palladin (Obama, go back to Hawaii! Better yet, go back to Kenya!!)
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To: JohnThune2012

Your kidding right? FReepers do not waste their time on this liberal crap.


6 posted on 03/03/2011 7:53:46 PM PST by bobby.223
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To: Palladin

you know, you could of had another josh groban and charlotte church in the mix,up against two average black&hispanic girls.and lets say they already picked 12 white singers,and needed to add two wild card picks(like tonight),,what do u think the judges would have done?


7 posted on 03/03/2011 7:54:30 PM PST by JohnThune2012 (was)
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To: TheConservativeParty; silent_jonny

Sign up on this thread, ATT: silent_jonny


8 posted on 03/03/2011 7:54:32 PM PST by Palladin (Obama, go back to Hawaii! Better yet, go back to Kenya!!)
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To: Palladin
I thought they ended up with a pretty good demographic mix that represents the American population.

Sort of like affirmative action and not talent?

9 posted on 03/03/2011 7:54:49 PM PST by mckenzie7 (Democrats = Trough Sloppers!)
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To: Palladin

Link:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2658855/posts?page=6617#6617


10 posted on 03/03/2011 7:55:05 PM PST by Palladin (Obama, go back to Hawaii! Better yet, go back to Kenya!!)
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To: mckenzie7

maybe they chose the two black girls at the end because Obama and his Husband Michelle were watching?


12 posted on 03/03/2011 7:57:00 PM PST by JohnThune2012 (was)
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To: mckenzie7

They are all talented and gutsy. Real Americans pursuing their American Dream.

I don’t get this thread. ???


13 posted on 03/03/2011 7:58:09 PM PST by Palladin (Obama, go back to Hawaii! Better yet, go back to Kenya!!)
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To: The KG9 Kid

Don’t sugar coat it kid, give it to us straight up.


14 posted on 03/03/2011 7:59:30 PM PST by 23 Everest (A gun in hand is better than a cop on the phone.)
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To: JohnThune2012

I predicted the wild card picks. My wife poo pooed me - until it happened. Goodbye American Idol.


15 posted on 03/03/2011 7:59:42 PM PST by jivin gene (Breakin' up is hard to do)
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To: JohnThune2012

One Josh Groban is enough, and one Charlotte Church is more than enough.


16 posted on 03/03/2011 7:59:58 PM PST by Palladin (Obama, go back to Hawaii! Better yet, go back to Kenya!!)
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To: TheConservativeParty; silent_jonny

I think you have another pingee. lol

My mother moved in with us on Sunday after my dad passed away in December. It’s rare I’m on FR these days, really rare. :( I miss you guys on the AI thread. Just came across this poster and thought I’d ping you.

I have AI on my DVR since 2/10, I’ll NEVER catch up!


17 posted on 03/03/2011 8:01:25 PM PST by mplsconservative (Impeach Obama Now!)
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To: silent_jonny

Could you please add me to your American Idol ping list?
Thanks!


18 posted on 03/03/2011 8:03:09 PM PST by TheConservativeParty (POTUS 45 Sarah Palin....Resistance is futile! Prepare to be liberated!)
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To: JohnThune2012

Granted they have a strong crop this year, but I was shocked.


19 posted on 03/03/2011 8:08:42 PM PST by Marty62 (Marty 60)
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To: JohnThune2012

for those of you who watched, can we assume that Casey will be in the final two? and that 15 year old Asian Girl THIA is already putting the other 6 or 7 girls to shame!(not that the other 6 or 7 can’t sing,but Thia just blows them away!!!)


20 posted on 03/03/2011 8:08:47 PM PST by JohnThune2012 (was)
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