Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m pretty sure Bill Oà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢Reillyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s social agenda when bringing up Adam wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t positive.

It cracks me up that people think that Bill O’Reilly’s segments ever had any chance of derailing Adam. Do you really think O’Reilly’s audience watches Idol en masse?

Yeah, I can just see that bulletin posted at FreeRepublic.com– “All right, guys! Every Tuesday turn on your TV at 8:55 so you can see what numbers to dial from 9 – 11, so we can beat back the media-driven pro-gay agenda! Preferably, vote for one of them white Christian fellas, but anybody will do except that flamer Lambert! And remember, when your fingers start to bleed, just know that you’re shedding blood like our Lord and Savior did on behalf of heteros throughout all of human history!”

Whatever– Adam, is going to win because as I’ve pointed out in another context, women cast almost all the votes in Idol Nation. And females, in general overall, are more gay-friendly than males. If Adam had to worry about the sports bar contingent power-voting– they type who want to fight if you accidentally bump into them on your way back to your table– then he’d have problems. But, they don’t power-vote, vote– or even watch (unless their wives or girlfriends force them to). So, he’s a veritable lock.

I share your Doolittle love by the way. That may be the only elimination in the history of idol where I was visibly upset. My hubby thought I was going to break something.

I agree. I also think it’s significant that Adam never had a “moment” like that. On every occasion he almost nails his song–but never quite does for some reason. Maybe he tries too hard. Or maybe he just doesn’t care about what he’s singing so long as he can strut his stuff. But it’s not enough to look the part and have the chops–a singer needs soul, too. Adam hasn’t really fully connected–not in the way Allison just did–though he certainly entertains the crowd. But Allison showed us how it really should be done. Rock is so much more than hitting the right notes with lots of swagger.

Adam is this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hot topic. Last year it was the two Davids. The media is extremely fickle so ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s foolish to take what they have to say about the pop scene too seriously. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll all be forgotten this time next year.

I think this is my first time ever agreeing with you, Huh.

Last year the Idol producers built the whole thing around The two Davids and kept appearances that Archie was in the lead well past the point when Cook took over, to create a come-from-behind arc. This year its a whole different trajectory and its pretty much all about Adam – his frontrunner status has been established very early on.

As far as overflowing superlatives – This year’s crop is the hot new thing, it should shock no one that everything else is pushed aside. The real world awaits and everything washes out in the end.

Adam is this year’s hot topic. Last year it was the two Davids. The media is extremely fickle so it’s foolish to take what they have to say about the pop scene too seriously. It’ll all be forgotten this time next year.

The mediaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s wild about Adam. Finally a gay contender with a half-decent voice. It gives them all kinds of opportunities to push their social agenda.

First of all, Adam isn’t the first bi contestant on Idol. Adam is different and exciting. He’s not cookie-cutter (thank God!)and he is exciting. Its this combination that makes it possibly for him to win. No contestant has performed and have taken the type of risks that Adam has. He doesn’t change himself to accommodate people. In a society where everyone dyes their hair blonde and gets plastic surgery, its refreshing to see someone comfortable in not only who they are, but embraces their talent. Thank goodness he doesn’t try to sing like everyone else! Thats part of the problem with the music industry today. Everyone is the same. looks the same, sings the same, dances the same, blah blah blah.

Adam has made it this far in the competition because he doesn’t play it safe. He’s put in the bottom 3 and comes out with “whole lotta love” the next week. The guy is fearless and its refreshing!

by the way, his voice is not half-decent, its is spectacular!!!

What I wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t give him is credit for being the real thing. The real musician is the t-shirted Kris Allen, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’though he comes without the light shows and glowing pink staircases. What he sings is from the heart, thoughà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’which is how the best music is made.

Well, thats certainly your opinion, but Adam is the real thing and extremely authentic. That comes across in all of his interviews and how he interacts with people. Kris and Adam are different, but both talented… just in different ways.

Ryan Seacrest walks down the stairs all the time, but it doesn’t have the same effect as Adam. Adam just has charisma and a rare star quality. Put that together with his amazing voice/range and you have an instant star, which is why he is getting the most buzz.

Adam is just as humble and nice as Kris. He just comes in a different package. One is not better or worse than the other.

Comparing Kris (musician) and Adam (performer/vocalist) is like comparing Alicia Keys (musician) with Beyonce ( performer/vocalist). One style isn’t better than the other. Both women are extremely talented in different ways.

If you prefer musicians that is your right, but its a shame you can’t recognize or at least won’t appreciate the other forms of entertainment. Adam deserves to be there just as much as Kris. They have both earned it.