The only thing political about the Eurovision Song Contest is the fact that Israel is allowed to enter, since when were they Europe? Otherwise it is what it always was, crap. Having said that, look at it from a music marketing standpoint. Trying to find the formula for a song that will be liked by such a diverse audience on first hearing is no mean feat. The German entry achieved that, a foot tapping, jolly, snappy, disco type of tune that most people can mimic while gyrating to. I wouldn't buy it, but I must give credit where it is due, a good performance. And the majority liked it, so I guess that is a show of democracy, so you are right it is political.

Chris