Originally posted by chris stephensChris - not the more votes on BB myth.
im not sure mike, i think this may be become a galloway masterstroke.
he is now getting an audience of which, a sizeable number are non-voters. it could be a way of promoting his views to a largely non-political audience, many of whom dont vote cos they think politicians are much of a muchness.
whether you agree with his views or not, the guy h ...[text shortened]... abundance.
remember more votes are cast on big brother than in the last 2 british elections.
If people were allowed to vote multiple time in political elections, then there would be a lot more votes cast.
There are a lot fewer people who vote in BB - its just that many of them vote lots of times.
I hope it does work out for Galloway, as that's in everyone's political interests. I just don't see it.
Originally posted by VargI didn't see it, so I can't comment on how demeaning it was, though I saw all sorts of tabloid headlines at the weekend.
How demeaning. Can't believe he would do that.
The problem with these programs, for someone like Galloway, is that he's going to be in a no-win situation.
If he takes part in the various activities and tasks of the house, he will no doubt and up looking like a prat on some occasions. That's part of the purpose of these tasks, I'd imagine. However, the alternative is for him to argue that he is above that kind of thing, and refuse to take part, and that would make him look even worse, and would contradict his stated aim of making politicians appear more human.
Whichever way he behaves, the tabloids will have a field day.
Originally posted by RedmikeThat's exactly why I'm surprised he went in!
I didn't see it, so I can't comment on how demeaning it was, though I saw all sorts of tabloid headlines at the weekend.
The problem with these programs, for someone like Galloway, is that he's going to be in a no-win situation.
If he takes part in the various activities and tasks of the house, he will no doubt and up looking like a prat on some occasi ...[text shortened]... ticians appear more human.
Whichever way he behaves, the tabloids will have a field day.
I saw a stills montage of the cat thing - I think they whole idea of the programme is to see how low they can make "celebrities" stoop.
On the non-celebrity BB, contestants will stoop very low because they are nobodies and want to get on TV.
For supposed celebrities to do the same thing is even more astounding.
I suppose that's why people watch it.
Originally posted by chris stephensI've been thinking this move of his and I'm nearly at the point of agreeing with you Chris.
im not sure mike, i think this may be become a galloway masterstroke.
he is now getting an audience of which, a sizeable number are non-voters. it could be a way of promoting his views to a largely non-political audience, many of whom dont vote cos they think politicians are much of a muchness.
whether you agree with his views or not, the guy h ...[text shortened]... abundance.
remember more votes are cast on big brother than in the last 2 british elections.
I don't think he'll pull it off (in a positive sense), but if he does, he's gonna reach millions.
Originally posted by shavixmirAnytime Galloway talks about the war, or politics in general, the producers aren't broadcasting it.
I've been thinking this move of his and I'm nearly at the point of agreeing with you Chris.
I don't think he'll pull it off (in a positive sense), but if he does, he's gonna reach millions.
He possibly doesn't know this, but I don't think he's reaching millions.
I wish he was, and I think he's brave to do it, but I'm still not convinced.