ADAM! I am home today because in my line of work bad weather means no work sooooo I have the FOX news on with the Shep and what do you supposed he just announced?

He is about to have the obscene gesture girl on his show. Ain't that America?

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Richard H. King
Providence PCA
Lubbock, Texas
"No matter how far a man goes, he eventually finds out God's already there." John Wayne - the last line in "Chisum"

lol-I enjoy parts of it, and roll my eyes at some it. Our girls clearly enjoy it more than I do, but I am not saying I don't enjoy it. I can understand the point of it being monotonous, I really can and not liking it is certainly fine with me too. Maybe some of the comments were "tongue in cheek" and if so I apologize for getting annoyed with them.

I feel for my girls way, way more than anyone that tries out for American Idol and sadly (not talking about the PB mind you) I don't see the concern for them by others like I do for the simple minded goofs that think they can sing and have to be told that they cannot.

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Adam Leavelle
Westminster OPC
Roaring Spring Pa.

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That's silly, no doubt about it, but besides that girl (if it's the same one I'm thinking it is) seeming to be disturbed in some way, I thought she could sing! She did indeed sound similar to Grace Slick. The judges told her that she wasn't right for AI and while I agree with the points they made I think she should have made the first round. Her "craziness" might even be marketable in a way.

Thing about Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, etc. when you have to find news to broadcast 24/7 you are bound to have some foolishness quite often.

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Adam Leavelle
Westminster OPC
Roaring Spring Pa.

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In case anyone cares, my predictions are-

The winner will be-

Kristy Lee Cook

A favorite that will go far is

Brooke White

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Adam Leavelle
Westminster OPC
Roaring Spring Pa.

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Also, while the ratings were slightly down from last year, it's still killing everything else.

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Adam Leavelle
Westminster OPC
Roaring Spring Pa.

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The only reason that American Idol is still on the air is that, in order to take it off, you'll have to replace it with something. What could we actually replace it with. Seen any decent shows lately?

On a related note, does anyone really care about the writer's strike?

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Scott Kessler
Covenant Community OPC
Staunton, VA
Covenant Theology
Christian Skepticism
Christianity In History

I care about the writers strike ending because of my Battle Star Galactica! There's an awesome show I'd take over Idol any day, as well as Prison Break, LOST, and a few others.

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Adam Leavelle
Westminster OPC
Roaring Spring Pa.

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The writers strike really doesn't bother me very much, although I think it would be a great time for them to bring in NEW writers..

It was actually kind of funny, I don't typically like Jay Leno, but was flipping through the channels the other night and he was on..(and he crossed the picket line by doing his own writing) and I liked the show with him writing his own material better than previously..

He even chose to do improv during one segment of the show where he had audience participation where they could ask him questions because one of the scheduled guests backed out at the last minute.

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Bobbi Clark
Covenant Member
Pinewood Pres. (PCA) Middleburg

When I kept Silent, My bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. Psalm 32:3

Hopefully the whole phenomenon of television comes crashing down like Barad-Dur, leaving only a few pinnacles behind, namely, a network for college sports, the Discovery channel (with AiG produced science shows), and the History channel (shows would have to pass Christian peer review).

For Frodo!

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Joshua Wiseman
Riverview PCA
Charleston, WV

"Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings."
- Psalm 17:8

I wonder who voted "at the rapture"?

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Daniel Ritchie
Saintfield, Northern Ireland - Queen's University, Belfast:History/Politics
Member of Dromara Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland (Covenanter)

I did, to be funny!

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Adam Leavelle
Westminster OPC
Roaring Spring Pa.

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btw-I laughed when I got a call from our Idol try out girl (Arielle) who told me she was stopping by to see us before she goes back to school on Monday. She just left our house a moment ago.

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Adam Leavelle
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Roaring Spring Pa.

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posted in the wrong thread...sorry

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Adam Leavelle
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Roaring Spring Pa.

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Adam, please forgive my sarcasm. It was meant, tongue-in-cheek since my five kids all make fun of me for not "getting into" any of the reality shows. I was being flip and should not have used a pseudo-Christian tone to express my reaction to watching a show with that obnoxious guy (Simon something or other) on it. It has nothing to do with thinking myself superior. My taste in humor runs to the slapstick comedy side that is utterly lowbrow. However, for some reason, I have never enjoyed variety shows that involved dancing or singing (or opera either for that matter).

I meant no disrespect to you and obviously misunderstood your purpose for asking the question. Your final option seemed to invite (or at least permit) a flip response which I gave. Mea culpa!

BTW, I only watch Fox News and very little network television (other than Law & Order and House).

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I was just joking also, Adam. In retrospect, I probably shouldn't have, given the tone of the thread and what not.

Blessings!

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Joshua Wiseman
Riverview PCA
Charleston, WV

"Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings."
- Psalm 17:8

Sorry I got worked up all-I just felt "guilty" for watching the show then started thinking "now wait just a minute here!"

On a side note-a grad from the school I work for (class of 2002) made it to Hollywood!

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Adam Leavelle
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You know I was thinking about something that did happen last night and frankly it was sort of sad but an interesting look at Simon and maybe Brits. (I hope it is unique to him)

If you remember he said the strange thing that he didn't understand about Americans was that they get all happy when someone else does well. He said he didn't understand getting happy over someone else's success. Couldn't grasp it.

Isn't that sad? But I guess it is something Americans can feel good about.

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Richard H. King
Providence PCA
Lubbock, Texas
"No matter how far a man goes, he eventually finds out God's already there." John Wayne - the last line in "Chisum"

They, I eat, sometimes, frequently usually or , rarely consider and end up saying .

Now, obviously, I've seen it a few times in order to have all those reactions. Now, after all these comments, rebukes etc I'm seriously wishing there was a shamed-face smilie. The one that comes closest sums up those wasted hours spent and that would be

Need I repent?

BTW, I voted "Rapture"

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Donald P. Grubb
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Berean Baptist Church, Mansfield, OH
Mansfield, OH

John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing.
The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.

Tonight I listened to part of a country music concert of the top 100 duets. Carrie Underwood did a duet with another lady ->

The rest of the family is upstairs watching you-know-what now. I was helping out my wife by bringing the laundry upstairs, and I stopped by to listen to one the contestants. I didn't catch her name, but she had blond hair and sang beautifully. Wow. Simon even like her!

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Bob Howes
Framingham, MA

A reoccurring thought:

Rev 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

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The rest of the family is upstairs watching you-know-what now. I was helping out my wife by bringing the laundry upstairs, and I stopped by to listen to one the contestants. I didn't catch her name, but she had blond hair and sang beautifully. Wow. Simon even like her![/quote]

She was an anomaly.

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Richard H. King
Providence PCA
Lubbock, Texas
"No matter how far a man goes, he eventually finds out God's already there." John Wayne - the last line in "Chisum"

I hardly watch the telly as it is. As for AI, I find absolutely no appeal for it. I think watching the Dead Sea evaporate is more entertaining.

BTW, not to bring up a secular song, but I find that "The Big Money" by Rush is so true to form on all accounts, especially the line "It's the fool on television/ getting paid to play the fool."

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