And remember, if you do vote, make sure it is for Jason Castro.
JG
And remember, if you do vote, make sure it is for Jason Castro.
JG

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I think that I would be more interested in voting if I could vote against people, but that would bring a lot of negativity. They can all sing better than me.
I used to vote; I haven’t yet this season. I’m really getting more and more turned off by the unlimited voting; other shows (like Last Comic Standing) are able to limit how many times you can vote which makes it more accurate in my humble opinion – instead of the person with the most rediculously obsessive fans winning. Maybe if it was limited, it would represent viewers more and then we would see the winner being the one to have the actual biggest sales instead of runner ups like Daughtry and Clay Aiken.
And my wife is a Jason Castro voting machine. She’s totally a fan. I think he’s cool and all … but (gasp) … I a big fan of the accoustic hippie thing that Brooke White has going on. : ) I’m just saying. I will admit, though, I would be pumped if this thing came down to Archuletto (sp?), Castro and White. Those three keep me watching.
I do but not for Castro. He seems like a really nice guy, but I just don’t dig what he’s bringing, dog!
I hope the scottish chick, Brooke and the rocker (david) make the top three.
I can honestly say I have never watched American Idol in my life…
What is this CourtTV you speak of?
I haven’t watched American Idol since the first season.
And…
Bet your glad somebody is Twittering now….wanting to miss on a Sunday? Whack.
Top three will be: David Archuleto, David Cook, Michael Johns.
Jason is nice but just doesn’t sing like the other guys. The girls? I’d buy Brook’s CD … but she’s not an American Idol.