James' Closing Statement

[James Rhine]

I'm done answering jury questions. I'm honestly surprised how much I needed to prove myself to you all considering I placed 1st, 3rd and 3rd in the past, and still made f2 this game. I was pretty bummed yesterday but overall I'm so excited about the game I played. I regret nothing, and as a fan of the show, I was completely entertained each week when I was able to escape nom/eviction (just like to point out, I was never post-veto nom since returning to the house, but who cares right).

To Rachel, I give you kudos for winning competitions and having social relationships. I didn't have those same friendships that you had with these jurors, so idk why I came in shocked thinking anyone would give me credit for what I've done this game. I'm glad you and I are in the final 2. But the jury reminded me why I hate being in the final 2. 3rd place is so much better. Don't have to deal with the bull shit.

I'm pretty offended tbh, but it is what it is. Rachel's deserving in her own right, so at least I was able to control who came to the end with me.

I was able to come into a house where I knew no one, knew about no one's aliases, had little control competitively but still inserted my social game to get what I strategically wanted.

And I know Rachel won 5 HoH's, but 3 of them were based on social ties (Rank 'em, Eliminator, Dear Diary). I didn't know you guys like y'all knew Rachel/Rachel knew y'all. I was on aim regularly, even when the game was elongated, and you guys had no interest in getting to know me. I had no idea about Jessie/Andrew's aliases for the lot of the game when Rachel knew about you guys early on.

I was on the starting line and Rachel was on her final lap, yet we still both made final 2. I'm not asking for much, I don't even want your vote. But could I get some sort of credit for how I've played this game? We got people praising Rachel, but if there was one person I thought I could turn to, Dom just goes off on me at f2 as well.

I'm gonna go to class now. Have a good day.

[James Rhine]

I had no obligation to Jessie at final 5. Porsche voted you out (which was tough on her) and I reciprocated my loyalty to Porsche and Rachel by voting out Jessie (which was tough on me). I voted out Jack at final 4 because I thought it would be disrespectful to you and Jessie had there been this false pre-tense of an all-vet final 3.

I never imagined going to the end with Dominic. I didn't think it was possible. So I was thinking that once him or I went, that I would take you. Idk if it's hard for you to think that, considering you were friendly to most people in the game. But you were one of maybe 3 friends in the house for me whereas I was one of 8 for you.

You voting out Porsche basically left me, Dominic and Jessie hang out to dry. You were the one constantly mentioning about this me/Dom/you/Jessie final 4 (which was never official). If that final 4 meant something to you, you would've voted with us. I understand why you voted Porsche, but in that moment you became worthless as an ally because an alliance, especially in big brother, needs to vote together to remain effective.

And when I was f6 HoH, I didn't want to nominate you. I genuinely felt bad. Everything I said before I made nominations was me just rambling and hyped because I finally could make the week go how I wanted. But at that point, I knew you and Jessie were tighter than I could wedge myself into. And being a vet, Porsche, Rachel and I have similarities in having histories in recycled to worry about. And then Jack was there having the best of both worlds lol.

The move at final 6 was something I didn't want to do but was something I had done to benefit my game. Had I nominated Rachel and Porsche, I would put your game ahead of mine (which I don't think you should ask of me, since you put your game ahead of mine at final 8). And because you valued Dominic over me, which at the time I thought was laughable because I didn't see him on aim as much and I thought you and I had a strong social connection, I felt betrayed. So in my mind it was justified.

That's more so where I'm coming from.

[Chenbot]

Jan 12, 2014 18:28:58 GMT -6 Chenbot said:

The ONLY people allowed to post in any given thread is the creator of that thread and the Final 2.

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[James Rhine]

I didn't have a problem with your questions Jessie. I thought you were classy.

I had a problem with Elissa and Dominique feeling so bitter. And I have a problem with Dominic showing no support for me, saying I was basically a lesser of two evils for him.

I just see attitude, and this high-level of pissed-tivity, and it affected me. I'm not one to apologize for my moves, I have nothing to be sorry for (except my pride). So when I see Elissa and Dominic posted basically "I'm pissed, I'm voting for this person to win." Like do us all a favor and just submit your vote. If you know who you're voting for, don't waste my time so I can read your hate. Especially when I was open and honest with Elissa the week she got evicted.

I just don't understand. And I am offended because I deserve more respect as a person. But that was too much to ask for. And you guys couldn't wait to come out and attack. So this is the response you get. Im not gonna pet the dog that bites my hand. I'm gonna run away crying, cussing it out for being a bitch lol.

[James Rhine]

I really wish you'd let the dialogue continue Julie. That rule is stupid.