Eurovision

[bagpuss63]

Is it true that voting will be much fairer tonight? That the countries vote like us-not a panel anymore. I hope its true, and if so maybe we have a chance again-blue's song is ok-not as bad as some on here have said, and they have fan base in Europe. Also jedward-they are what Europe like- I am predicting on here, that IF the vote system is like UK, then both us and ireland will be in top 10-one in top 5

[ichkeria]

"Since when has Israel been part of Europe? If it is then I look forward to the Syrian and Lebanese performances as well"

You don't have to be in Europe to take part - you have to be in EBU and in fact several Middle East and North African EBU members have taken part before. In fact one of these, I think it was Jordan, but may have been Lebanon, was banned from participation some years ago as they refused to broadcast the Israeli entry.

[ichkeria]

"can't believe Moldova doing ok, but then political voting again"

Absolutely. Something we don't like or understand is doing well so it must be "political".
And by the way, can Ireland please give us maximum votes please (!)

The Moldovan band is actually v well known in Eastern Europe so not surprising they are doing well. They are that phenomenon which doesn't seem to exist in Britain: a decent rock band who can also laugh at themselves.