matticus
Legendary Member
Despite the UK jury giving them null points.
Wot no Eurovision Thread?!
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Despite the UK jury giving them null points.
winjim
Welcome yourself into the new modern crisis
It certainly felt like they won.
Batchelor of Dental Surgery aside, I haven't moved over to the left. The presence or absence of Israel was irrelevant.
If politics ought to be kept out of it, then to be consistent Russia should also have been allowed to compete. Why should their song writing industry suffer for the actions of their government, which they may likely not approve of?
Funeral songs for a civilisation that is going down. Discuss ...
matticus
Legendary Member
I don't have a strong opinion* on which countries should attend, but it seems there's a difference between Israel and Russia:
one of these countries has invaded another nation competing at Eurovision, the other is involved with an internal conflict (i.e. Palestine don't have a team competing in this tournament).
(*My meek opinion is that I like to see sport/music/art as being peaceful, and use its potential to build bridges. Throwing out the athletes or artists of certain countries just drives everyone further apart.)
one of these countries has invaded another nation competing at Eurovision, the other is involved with an internal conflict (i.e. Palestine don't have a team competing in this tournament).
(*My meek opinion is that I like to see sport/music/art as being peaceful, and use its potential to build bridges. Throwing out the athletes or artists of certain countries just drives everyone further apart.)
Ian H
Shaman
Internal conflict? You would deny the right of Palestinians to their own homeland?
matticus
Legendary Member
Are you still beating up the homeless on the High Street?
Ian H
Shaman
I haven't started yet, but you didn't answer the question.
matticus
Legendary Member
Too busy woenking over Megan pictures? You need to kick that habit too.
Ian H
Shaman
You've completely lost me now.
matticus
Legendary Member
Maybe focus on the topic old man? Or maybe talk about your disgusting habits if you prefer ...
AndyRM
Elder Goth
Since we're going political...
Several nations (Sweden, Lithuania and Poland among others) said they wouldn't compete if Russia were included which is why it was a "bigger deal" in terms of the contest. I suspect it might have been different if Palestine were competitors.
As for athletes, different kettle of fish that one; more down to state wide doping than armed conflict.
Several nations (Sweden, Lithuania and Poland among others) said they wouldn't compete if Russia were included which is why it was a "bigger deal" in terms of the contest. I suspect it might have been different if Palestine were competitors.
As for athletes, different kettle of fish that one; more down to state wide doping than armed conflict.
Ian H
Shaman
Such as my criticising Israeli policy towards Palestinians?
AndyRM
Elder Goth
The business end of Eurovision 2026 has been reached and 5 broadcasters are boycotting the show, for the same reasons as last year but on a bigger scale.
Worth a read:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgkpgm6vk48o
Worth a read:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgkpgm6vk48o
BoldonLad
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I must own up to zero interest in Eurovision, but...
Why not simply limit entries to those Countries actually IN Europe (the continent, not the Political construct), as the name of the Competition implies?
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icowden
Pharaoh
Because it's about Eurovision. Not Europe. Anyone who is a member of the EBU can participate - so that includes Israel ,Morocco, Azerbajan etc. Australia was a bit of an exception as they are such massive fans they joined for reasons of ££££.
