Originally Posted By Labuda Oh, and despite it being in WIsconsin, I'll say I'm glad that Milwaukee isn't burning down, DAR. AFter all, you seem to be a very cool dude, and you live there...
Originally Posted By danyoung >... I'm worried about the teenybopper vote for him overtaking the smart folks who will be voting for Adam next week.< Another thing to be concerned about is the conservative and Christian elements voting for Chris to keep a "freak" like Adam from winning at any cost. If it really does come down to talent, Adam will win by a mile. But I'm betting a lot of people are afraid of him, and Chris is the safer bet by far.
Originally Posted By quincytoo >>>Another thing to be concerned about is the conservative and Christian elements voting for Chris to keep a "freak" like Adam from winning at any cost. If it really does come down to talent, Adam will win by a mile. But I'm betting a lot of people are afraid of him, and Chris is the safer bet by far.<<<< I wondered about that too.....I know someone like that who won't be watching next week because of it.....That makes me cringe and so not want to be her friend.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Adam has been 'above' the competition for so long I hope he cruises in - but yes there are lunatic fringes out there who might not like him...so sad to even say that... One has to wonder just how Kris's wife views all of this - her life is changed forever also. p.s. the wife is cute
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo an interesting idea though folks. I love Adam, he is a great performer, and on one level I want him to win. But, he has now got a career no matter what, I wonder if coming second could give him more freedom to be who he is than if he won? However, this week, Danny's goodbye song did bring a tear to my eye. And I did feel like Adam was coasting this week. Also, I loved the kid from Rwanda! It is the best series of Idol so far IMHO.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 I agree with you, DWB. Coming in second would probably be better for Adam. Don't get me wrong - I'm still a major Glambert!
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<Just to let everyone know, Milwaukee is doing fine. The city did not burn because of Gokey's ouster.>> LOL! Thanks for the reassurance, DAR! <<Another thing to be concerned about is the conservative and Christian elements voting for Chris to keep a "freak" like Adam from winning at any cost.>> For this reason, next week I will cast my first American Idol vote ever.
Originally Posted By quincytoo >> For this reason, next week I will cast my first American Idol vote ever.<< I have never voted before but to see someone denied a vote simply because he is (or might be) gay??? That is sooo wrong and, dare I say, bigoted? So hopefully my one vote will cancel out a narrow minded vote....LOL
Originally Posted By danyoung I'm thinking that 57 was saying that he is going to vote for Adam, if I'm not mistaken. And I agree - voting for Kris just because a person is threatened by the very different Adam is incredibly small minded. That said, AI has always been something of a popularity contest. It's really gonna be interesting to see how the vote goes.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Thank you so much, danyoung, but quincytoo knows my story. It's all good. It would all be way complicated for me. Do I do the "identity politics" thing [which I hate] and vote for Adam just because he's (perceieved) gay? Or do I do the apolitical thing [not vote] and let the consersative Christians overrun the voting? Fortunately, I think Adam is the better contestant. I'll vote for him with no reservations.
Originally Posted By quincytoo >>>I'm thinking that 57 was saying that he is going to vote for Adam, if I'm not mistaken.<<<< That is what I am saying too
Originally Posted By quincytoo >>Fortunately, I think Adam is the better contestant. I'll vote for him with no reservations.<<< As well, will I
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Our household has been voting for Adam all along for one reason...and the only one that should matter...he has been the best for quite some time. Hopefully AI season won't have to get political like the Miss America contest has gotten itself into. We have enough of that nonsense in everyday politics in this country - I will be very disappointed if he loses as they really need to pick someone who truly would represent AI....and a potential pop/rock star We don't need another Taylor Hicks...( that ought to set a few poeple off --LOL ! )
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD I love Adam and think he is awesome. Not everyone though thinks that and it isn't necessarily because he is gay or how he looks. My Mom who is fairly liberal hates Adam because she hates his screaming and loves Kris because his voice appeals to her. She told me last week she voted for Kris over 1000 times. I did not vote last week as I enjoyed all three performances and was sad to see any of the three go home as I think this year has been a lot more talented in the past. I have voted for Adam at certain times this year as I have voted for Kris, Danny, and Allison. It has really depended on if the performance moved me to vote for them. If Adam goes out tonight and really wows me (which I can totally see happening) then I will call in and vote for him, and if Kris does, I will call and vote for him. At this point I like both performers and will be happy with whoever wins. What I would hate to happen is that if Kris wins, everybody says it is just because all the radical Christians went and voted for him so Adam wouldn't win. I think that would not be fair to him as I think he is very talented too.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 Tonight should be a great night for AI. I am so looking forward to this! What I think about before I vote is how the singer has done for the whole season. How consistent are they, have they grown as an artist, can they sing different genres, how do they sound when I look away from the TV, would I buy their CD, is their personality something that appeals to me or do they turn me off. This is a singing competition and the best singer should win, IMO. Let the night begin!!! <----- still a Glambert
Originally Posted By Dabob2 My vote will go to Adam, barring a spectacular Kris performance tonight. Adam has been more consistently exciting and creative, pretty much week after week. Kris has had some high points too, but not as consistently. If your fave doesn't win, remember that sometimes it's better to come in second. 19 Entertainment doesn't have as much control, IIRC, over #2 as it does over the eventual winner. Not that it's necessarily a bad thing to have their hitmaking machine behind you, but there are questions of artistic control. BTW, Melinda Doolittle's new album is excellent.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Oh, and especially since it's a recent release, I was kind of ticked not to see Melinda invited on the show this season. Maybe tomorrow night as a surprise?
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 They announced repeatedly tonight that tomorrow night's "two-hour" show is "scheduled" to run over. So who knows what will happen manana.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <-- has been trying for an hour and 15 minutes to vote. Cannot get through. <-- almost doesn't care.
