Are people really going to vote based on nationality?

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yellowlabbie

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by Darcyprincess:
“But it is not a bad thing if some of us are more patriotic than others! I was cheering our Brits on in the Olympics too, proud to be British!”

So the poster would support someone against his own family if they were better, it doesn't make sense.

Damanda

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by James Frederick:
“I didn't watch the Olympics but I would support whoever I thought was best I wouldn't care where they were from.

As I said to me things like that are meaningless I'm only British because I happened to be born here but that has nothing to do with who I am”

I think thats a bit of PC nonsense to be honest James, but I respect your view, I simply think you haven't really thought it through. You make it sound like an anti racist stance.

Originally Posted by Wulfster:
“To put it in context, it was at the START of the series, when people were saying they liked her, but wouldn't vote for her because of that.
That's the sort of reason that Biggins won ... ”

I've no idea why Biggins won. BUT I don't think its relevant to the discussion.
If you like them equally why would it be so bad to back the home girl or boy?

MACTOWIN

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by MissRight:
“Nationality shouldn't play a part but usually in reality shows over here, its both popularity and nationality what makes a winner, there's been many oversea's celebs over the years take part in our reality shows and they never seem to get this far like Ashley has, so even if she finishes 2nd that's a huge achievement.

At the end of the day, if only a Brit is allowed or guarantee to win, then why ask Americans or any other celebrities who are not British to take part in these shows? everyone should stand an equal chance imo, no matter where their from.”

Exactly.

Darcyprincess

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by Damanda:
“By all mean vote for Ash if she is your fav, but if people choose to support the Brit, I cant see why that is such a big drama.”

Well said, we are all entitled to vote for who we want to win for whatever reason!

Damanda

01-12-2012

Nobody said that.

Damanda

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by Darcyprincess:
“But it is not a bad thing if some of us are more patriotic than others! I was cheering our Brits on in the Olympics too, proud to be British!”

I even cheer for that miserable wee dweeb Andy Murray

yellowlabbie

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by Damanda:
“I even cheer for that miserable wee dweeb Andy Murray ”

Me too but then he is British

Darcyprincess

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by yellowlabbie:
“So the poster would support someone against his own family if they were better, it doesn't make sense.”

Yes, does seem strange but everybody to their own I s'pose. But the Olympics was amazing for me this year because it was held in this country and it was great to be able to support our own and was amazing to see both William and Kate doing the same!

It certainly gave our country the feel good factor! So cannot be a bad thing can it?

James Frederick

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by yellowlabbie:
“So the poster would support someone against his own family if they were better, it doesn't make sense.”

I would tell my family to vote against or support someone over me if they thought that the other person was better.

yellowlabbie

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by James Frederick:
“I would tell my family to vote against or support someone over me if they thought that the other person was better.”

No James, that is so wrong, sorry.

James Frederick

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by Damanda:
“I think thats a bit of PC nonsense to be honest James, but I respect your view, I simply think you haven't really thought it through. You make it sound like an anti racist stance.”

Not really anti racist I just have never seen what the big deal is about where somebody comes from.

To me all England is is the place I was born nothing more nothing less

yellowlabbie

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by Darcyprincess:
“Yes, does seem strange but everybody to their own I s'pose. But the Olympics was amazing for me this year because it was held in this country and it was great to be able to support our own and was amazing to see both William and Kate doing the same!

It certainly gave our country the feel good factor! So cannot be a bad thing can it?”

I so agree, I loved the Olympics and I loved supporting all our athletes and the Paralympics too. It was amazing.

Darcyprincess

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by Damanda:
“I even cheer for that miserable wee dweeb Andy Murray ”

Yes, but he can be hard work, especially after his jibe some time ago about him really being a Scot and not British! Rather naughty of him but it has been known for many a Scot would rather any other team win than a England win!

bossoftheworld

01-12-2012

It's absolutely nowt to do with nationality as far as I'm concerned.

I like Ashley that's kinda it.

it's not like the footie or olympics or is it????

Serial Lurker

01-12-2012

I like Ashley but I will vote for Charlie because I don't want to weaken national resolve.

Dreamer27

01-12-2012

Some will, some won't.

I'll vote for Ashley as I prefer what we've seen of her. I vote for people, not their country, race, gender etc

bossoftheworld

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by Serial Lurker:
“I like Ashley but I will vote for Charlie because I don't want to weaken national resolve.”

ha ha national resolve pmsl what national resolve???

Damanda

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by Serial Lurker:
“I like Ashley but I will vote for Charlie because I don't want to weaken national resolve.”

Im off beore this turns into the sort of thread that popped up when rosie called david a monkey

Darcyprincess

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by James Frederick:
“I would tell my family to vote against or support someone over me if they thought that the other person was better.”

Would you really? Most strange. If my sons were taking part in something I would always vote for them no matter how bad they were! I would always vote for my own over anybody!

xfactorsajoke

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by James Frederick:
“First off while I want Ash to win I like Charlie and would be happy with her winning to.

But from looking around I can't understand why anybody would want to vote just based on nationality does it really matter who's British and who is American?

If anything if Charlie won just based on the fact she is British would annoy me.

I can honestly say if I was in a show like this and won based on where I was from I would refuse the win.”

bet you would still take your appearance money though

riff

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by Darcyprincess:
“Yes, does seem strange but everybody to their own I s'pose. But the Olympics was amazing for me this year because it was held in this country]and it was great to be able to support our own and was amazing to see both William and Kate doing the same!

It certainly gave our country the feel good factor! So cannot be a bad thing can it?”

Oh yeah it made me burst with pride.

Jesus !!

Darcyprincess

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by Serial Lurker:
“I like Ashley but I will vote for Charlie because I don't want to weaken national resolve.”

Good for you!

James Frederick

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by xfactorsajoke:
“bet you would still take your appearance money though”

Yes but I'd sooner walk than win based on my nationality and if that did mean giving up the money so be it

xfactorsajoke

01-12-2012

Originally Posted by James Frederick:
“Yes but I'd sooner walk than win based on my nationality and if that did mean giving up the money so be it”

I wouldn't.I hate yanks

Jethryk

01-12-2012

It's getting silly now. This isn't the Olympics. You can vote for who you like.

I suppose if everything else is equal, nationality could come into it but otherwise I don't see the point. It's only a TV show.

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