Eurovision 2011

[Federate]

Re: Eurovision 2011

Well, I doubt that will happen, because I doubt Eurovision wants to be portrayed in a 'political' light. Remember, the Junior Eurovision was hosted in Belarus just fine, and that country is at par or even worse than Azerbaijan. (and we won it actually).

Yes exactly, Belarus is another reason why Europe is a joke. But let's stay away from politics sure and concentrate how Azerbaijan put politics into play with their voter intimidation, breaking the contest's rules and suffering no consequences other than a tap on the wrist.

So are you saying that there was fraud in favour of Azerbaijan? Some reactions on the net doesn't prove that at all. Remember, you have a large Turkish/Muslim population in Europe, and you have Azerbaijan tirelessly working to get the perfect song and rally its diaspora/supporters to vote.

No, fraud has to be proven like in 2009. I'm claiming the second part of your statement which does not equate to Europeans (-Turks) voting.

[Mos]

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If the European Union wants, it could force/put pressure Eurovision to ban Azerbaijan from the competition due to its human rights issues. But let's forget that, why the fuk wasn't Azerbaijan punished for voter fraud and voter intimidation? It shows the state of Europe in general. Your question also assumes that average Europeans really voted for Azerbaijan when it is very apparent the song was weak judging from the reaction i'm seeing all over the Net...

Well, I doubt that will happen, because I doubt Eurovision wants to be portrayed in a 'political' light. Remember, the Junior Eurovision was hosted in Belarus just fine, and that country is at par or even worse than Azerbaijan. (and we won it actually).

So are you saying that there was fraud in favour of Azerbaijan? Some reactions on the net doesn't prove that at all. Remember, you have a large Turkish/Muslim population in Europe, and you have Azerbaijan tirelessly working to get the perfect song and rally its diaspora/supporters to vote.

[Federate]

Re: Eurovision 2011

but eurovision has nothing to do with EU politics...how many people you think are aware of the humans rights situation in Azerbaijan before voting for the song?

If the European Union wants, it could force/put pressure Eurovision to ban Azerbaijan from the competition due to its human rights issues. But let's forget that, why the fuk wasn't Azerbaijan punished for voter fraud and voter intimidation? It shows the state of Europe in general. Your question also assumes that average Europeans really voted for Azerbaijan when it is very apparent the song was weak judging from the reaction i'm seeing all over the Net...

[TomServo]

Re: Eurovision 2011

Most Europeans liked the song, otherwise it wouldn't have won the prize. I'm aware Azerbaijan spent exorbitant amounts of money on the choreography and production -- I didn't know about the vote-buying, though.

If Armenia truly wants to piss off Azerbaijan next year, they can arrange it so that the final votes are announced from Stepanakert rather than Yerevan.

[Mos]

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And that is why the EU is a joke.

but eurovision has nothing to do with EU politics...how many people you think are aware of the humans rights situation in Azerbaijan before voting for the song?

[Federate]

Re: Eurovision 2011

So ironic lol...

And that is why the EU is a joke.

[Mos]

Re: Eurovision 2011

2 days ago, the European Parliament passed a resolution condemning human rights abuses in Azerbaijan: http://j.mp/kLNqI1 #Eurovision

So ironic lol...

[Federate]

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Some Tweets by non-Turkic Europeans in the last 30 mins. I seriously can go on and on with the negative comments but it's better if y'all check it out for yourselves.

I'm sorry if some1 from Azerbaijan is following me I've nothing against the country or the people just i think is unfair she won Eurovision

i actually wonder how Azerbaijan won the Eurovision song contest with that song. it was TERRIBLE!!! Sweden deserved the crown!

#whatnottosayduringsex Azerbaijan (Lmao!)

I wonder why she was holding the Turkish flag if she's from Azerbaijan... O.o

#eurovision I normally like Azerbaijan but lets be honest, that song was xxxxe

Where in the world is Azerbaijan? Is it even in Europe??

Spent 5 minutes trying to understand why Azerbaijan was trending, bcoz Az is in Asia, how can they win EUROvision...?

Enjoyed it (maybe a bit too much) but #Azerbaijan should not have won!

And 12 points to .. ( Insanely long pause and cheesy face to piss me off) .. Azerbaijan ..... What? O_o

I think #Azerbaijan won beacuse of the juries vote/pionts..!!!! O.o It doesn't make sence at all #sweden won the semifinal2!!!

And Azerbaijan wins Eurovision! Tonight many goats will be slaughtered in joy.

[Federate]

Re: Eurovision 2011

I'm on Twitter and there's so much negative feedback on Azerbaijan winning, people are wondering how in the hell they could have won...

Also a Top Tweet for today: demsoc Democratic Society
2 days ago, the European Parliament passed a resolution condemning human rights abuses in Azerbaijan: http://j.mp/kLNqI1 #Eurovision

[Mos]

Re: Eurovision 2011

The boycott will only work if we get to work. If it fails, we go there and we win it in their capital. As for why they voted for Azeris, mix of politics, bribery, simply a pure lack of taste, millions of investment and the fact that both Armenia and Turkey were out. Tigranakert is right with his comment that Turkic people voted for it since Turkey was out. Turkey takes a ton of votes each year, effectively splitting the Turkic community in Europe.

Not to mention the large Muslim community in Europe, remember Turkey wasn't in the finals....