Vote for Bashar on Star Academy!

I can't believe I'm getting carried away with this whole Star Academy business. In the UK, Fame Academy was a tacky TV show that pitted contestants from across the UK. Here the Arabic version has taken on a whole new dimension as it becomes a show of national pride between various Arab countries. Sure, the Arab League Summit fell apart for unexplained reasons but at least Arabs are united in their love for "Star Academy"... a sad state of affairs indeed. Anyway, leaving nationalistic considerations aside.. Bashar is truly the more talented of the two remaining finalists.



As an aside, however, most people don't realize (yet!) the sense of empowerment that shows like "Star Academy" and "SuperStar" (the Arabic Pop Idol) have given Arab audiences. You see, for the first time in their lives, many Arabs of all ages, religions and genders are free to VOTE!! Yes, they are FREE to vote for whoever they like without any coercion or bribery, and no retarded Islamists or Bedouins telling them that they can't vote.

Should we look forward to a day when all Arabs can choose their leaders as freely?