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Post by holly on May 17, 2004 8:13:06 GMT 10
Jasmine should have gone last night but the powerful hawaian vote kept her in. Now the loud Latoya has gone
Fantasia will now have double the vote and will win for sure.
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Post by Duh on May 17, 2004 13:56:57 GMT 10
Did I miss something...is Hawaii the largest state in US ......wow as for their voting power, is the next President going to come from Hawaii?..Havent other contestants their own states to live in?
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Post by superc on May 17, 2004 14:44:38 GMT 10
Hawaii, one of the least populous states, has the third highest voting percentage out of all the states of the US (behind NY and California). It's not the size of the state that matters, but the devotion. Hawaii is incredibly devoted and they are proud of that fact - that one of their own has made it and that it's their support that has helped her.. it's the ohana spirit being shown to the rest of the US. I'm sure that Diana and Fantasia are getting support from their home states, but Hawaii's the one which seems most intense (apparently bigger than Clay got last year in his state and Clay is mega-popular) and the most blindly and exclusively devoted. Which I would be fine with, if Jasmine was worthy of being in the final 3. It makes sense that the smaller states are the ones with something to prove and more pride, whereas the bigger ones are just too big and too cool to care about one of their own. Anyway, my conclusion is that Hawaii scares me!
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Post by fantASIA on May 17, 2004 16:20:20 GMT 10
I'm sure it's not just the whole of Hawaii that's on Jasmine's side. I would bet that the whole ASIAN-AMERICAN population is behind her too.
And going by this theory, it would seem that Fantasia would win coz there are more african-americans than asian-americans.
And besides, voting is free so no one can use that as an excuse to note vote!
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Post by holly on May 17, 2004 18:01:38 GMT 10
Re Duh You are well named
Yes but as superc implied that will change now Latoya has gone.
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Post by american guest on May 17, 2004 21:13:44 GMT 10
I am from hawaii and do u know what r population is its about 1.2 million so we couldnt really make a big difference compare to the other states so
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Post by superc on May 17, 2004 21:26:43 GMT 10
Hi american guest! So... you're a scary Hawaiian person... welcome! ;D Hawaii tried to get in 5 million calls but only managed to connect 1.3 million last week. That's alot of calls! Anyway, I hope Jasmine does well and proves she deserves to be there this week . How is it the atmosphere there?
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Post by Duh on May 17, 2004 22:43:53 GMT 10
Sorry C, your argument does not hold water. Hawaii delivered 1.3 votes out of > 20 million votes cast, as I understand. The votes were maxed out by switchboard limitations. Hawaii is only the 3 highest voting state and Jaz is rumoured to be the top grosser last week. So where's the maths? You are nominated to repeat yr 1 maths , addition and subtraction , Holly.
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Post by Duh on May 17, 2004 23:09:50 GMT 10
I'm sure it's not just the whole of Hawaii that's on Jasmine's side. I would bet that the whole ASIAN-AMERICAN population is behind her too. And going by this theory, it would seem that Fantasia would win coz there are more african-americans than asian-americans. And besides, voting is free so no one can use that as an excuse to note vote! Sorry, by your theory Diana should take the cake cos the last time I checked white americans are still the majority. ;D
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Post by holly on May 18, 2004 9:47:26 GMT 10
Ok DUH
So the hawiian vote has nothing to do with it then why is she still there she doesn't deserve it?
Anyway Thursday night she will be gone.
ps my maths is fine she is getting a fair share of the mainland vote PLUS an extra million from Hawaii the others aren't getting this . All they get is a percentage of the mainland vote.
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Post by dhm on May 18, 2004 11:01:45 GMT 10
I hope so.
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Post by Foxbat on May 18, 2004 13:39:48 GMT 10
Ok DUH So the hawiian vote has nothing to do with it then why is she still there she doesn't deserve it? Anyway Thursday night she will be gone. ps my maths is fine she is getting a fair share of the mainland vote PLUS an extra million from Hawaii the others aren't getting this . All they get is a percentage of the mainland vote. I think you are a little bit young and naive to notice that there is such a thing as base vote.This means that there is a given amount of votes from their communities, race , states where people who identify with them. Likewise Fantasia, Diana, Guy and Shannon have them too. Then they have to go out and win a whole lot more fans as the competition progresses. How do you know the others do not receive strong homestate support? As for deserving , as perceptive Simon says she deserves it . There are a lot of Shannon fans who thinks Guy do not deserve to win, likewise there are those who cant stand Fantasia voice. There are a number who opined so on this board. Obviously, there are a lot of Jasmine's fans all over America who do not agree with your armchair view. Who are you to rubbish their support? As for starting a thread to bash another's idol, I can't feel sorry if you get landed a few blows yourself.
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Post by fantASIA on May 18, 2004 14:04:41 GMT 10
Sorry, by your theory Diana should take the cake cos the last time I checked white americans are still the majority. ;D Is Diana white? i think she is a mix of something. does anyone know for sure? oh and pls dont let my name fool you. it's meant to be a sarcastic take on fantasia. i dont think any of this year's finalist are worthy of winning. you cant seriously say they can compete with the likes of kelly clarkson - and she aint that good to begin with!
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Post by holly on May 18, 2004 14:14:08 GMT 10
Re foxbat
I read the American Idol site every day and know what's going on better than anyone except possibly superc They talk home town voting att zones power voting racial voting anti judge voting I have the same thread on the General Board where I have lifted quotes, read it sometime.
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Post by Foxbat on May 18, 2004 14:29:32 GMT 10
Re foxbat I read the American Idol site every day and know what's going on better than anyone except possibly superc They talk home town voting att zones power voting racial voting anti judge voting I have the same thread on the General Board where I have lifted quotes, read it sometime. So do I .But don't wholly believe other people opinions or so called information. (remember the gay Guy part) They are highly biased and emotive now that the finals approaches. I have seen a few wild threads.
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