The real problem is that too often we don’t have the courage to sustain wonder. Susan Boyle walked onto that stage and faced down a sea of smug. We need that kind of courage nowadays, and not just on reality shows. We need the courage to believe that stirring voices can be found in unlikely [...]

The Idea of Progress could care less about American Idol (or any other versions of the show).
The Idea of Progress doesn’t really care for showtunes.
But have you heard about Susan Boyle, from Britain’s Got Talent? If you haven’t, and have got a few minutes, watch this clip:
Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talentby dwarthy
Watched it [...]