http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:27:23 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/03/12/202949.php#comment-702957 Kim - I think the same, for the most part. Remember Sanjaya last year? Week after week, Simon's usually not-nice comments didn't budge him from the safe zone. It was an interesting twist for Simon, I think. But yes - the judge's comments carry weight in most circumstances, imo. 702957@blogcritics.org Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:27:23 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/03/12/202949.php#comment-702954 Right on, Tracy. It is my belief that America votes according to the comments of the judges. I believe voters are extremely influenced by all three, but Simon's opinions seem to carry the most clout. Has anyone else noticed this trend? 702954@blogcritics.org Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:09:47 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/03/12/202949.php#comment-702797 Thanks for the great review, Tracy. I missed Idol last week. Hugs, JJ 702797@blogcritics.org Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:07:43 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/03/12/202949.php#comment-702124 Tracy, You're accounting of American Idol contestants was balanced and fair, your writing smooth and clear. Great job! All my best, Tambra 702124@blogcritics.org Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:19:03 EDT