Posted on 05/12/2006 3:24:52 AM PDT by jocon307
As a seasoned political observer with more than two decades of experience analyzing voting patterns and the like, I would now like to explain to you one of the greatest mysteries in the history of balloting - a mystery so profound that people have sobbed and scratched their heads, gasped and cried out in anger, and insisted they would never again participate in the voting process.
Am I talking about the Florida election in 2000? The 1984 controversy over the victor in the race for Indiana's Eighth Congressional District? The race for president in 1876?
No, I'm talking about the elimination on Wednesday night of rocker Chris Daughtry from the list of contenders for the title of "American Idol."...
How could this happen?...
If you want to understand "Idol," you need to understand American politics. And if you want to understand the workings of American politics, "Idol" isn't a bad introduction to the way political coalitions are formed and elections are won....
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
I'm afraid a rather pain in the neck registration may be required to read the entire article, for that I apologize.
Here's one for the ping list, should you deem it worthy.
She's every 'Muffy' from every senior class that ever graduated. Pretty until she opens that mouth to talk. Then it's Blehville. My blender has more personality.
ehh, more complaining.... if the people wanted him they would have voted for him its pretty simple. They wanted the fat, dumb chick that can't sing instead.
What is American Idol and why do people find it entertaining?
I do know what it is but I am puzzled why people watch it. Of course I'm puzzled why people watch most TV shows.
For the first time since I started watching Idol (which was from the very first episode of the very first season), I've had a tough time deciding who I want to win.
I'm not one much for heavy metal, and as much as I liked Chris the person, he just sounded the same to me week after week. Out of the three left, my favorites are Taylor and Elliott. I think I'm voting for Elliott, but I won't have a problem if Taylor wins. I'd buy both of their albums.
Must be a REALLY slow news day if Podheretz has to use American Idol to make a point about politics.
You are not the only one puzzled. I have never watched it. I never watched Survivor.
I used to listen a lot to the Glenn Beck show but can't stand much of it any more. If he isn't talking about himself, he's talking about some useless celebrity crap like American Idol.
Or 24.
"They wanted the fat, dumb chick that can't sing instead."
Ohmigoodness, you must think Ann Coulter is a picture of ruddy health! Katherine McPhee is NOT fat!
She doesn't really do much for me, Paris was my fave and anyone who wins will be second choice for me, but I do think she's got a big advantage as the only gal left to make it to the final.
(I don't know how to post pictures, so maybe someone else can post the required photos! - The curious can find a picture of McPhee on the American Idol live thread)
I admit I have never watched an episode, but (based on my impression it) it seems to be more wholesome than some of the other crap they put out these days.
That anyone would consider this show to be worthy of NEWS analysis is beyond ludicrous.
Maybe, just maybe, these shows are like car accidents? Lots of people slow down (or in this case sit down) and rubberneck?
Personally, I can't be bothered to watch them when there is so much more to do and experience while not sitting in front of the "boob tube".
;D
I want Elliott to lose. He just looks too much like Curious George.
Ive got a margarita blender that sounds better than eliott... and for heavens sake get some caps for those teeth!
Taylor is the idol but he shouldnt win. There are a dozen people who sound like chris already on the market, he sounds like a fair imitation of Anthony Kiedis from red hot chili peppers.
But taylor has musical turrets syndrome!!
He's exciting on the stage and creative with his vocals.
McFee is ehhh... okay. She's got nice assets :-) Id vote for those :-D
Her voice is okay and she'll benefit the most from the recording contract bound to the american idol franchise. Taylor and Chris can float on their own, McFee is going to need waterwings! Elliot is headed for las vegas, maybe a karaoke bar.
I could be mistaken! :) it's just a game
I've never had the desire to watch 15 seconds of Survivor, Amercan Idol, or Desperate Housewives. Can't say I have any feelings of deep loss.
Chris got tossed because there is only one female left. And Idol, like politics, is all about constituencies. What is so confusing about that?
Chris will have a multi-plantium record before any of the remaining contestants, if any of them even reach that level.
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