The whole notion of people being chosen because of the colour of their skin is nonsense
In every instance it's whoever gives the academy the largest donation. Everybody knows that. If Idris Elba wanted one that badly, he'd get his studio to stump up the cash.
( Two Hats 🎩🎩, Mon 29 Feb 2016, 9:20, archived)

oh well I've no sympathy for mongy then, he could easily afford to buy himself an award

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 29 Feb 2016, 9:21, archived)

I want a native American to win next year
and a Korean as well
( $$ ✅, Mon 29 Feb 2016, 9:30, archived)

NOT EVERYONE CAN WIN, SS

( Two Hats 🎩🎩, Mon 29 Feb 2016, 9:39, archived)