Will Dixie Chick Natalie Maines win or lose out after criticising US President George W Bush over the Iraq affair?
Texas based Country hot shots The Dixie Chicks are facing a boycott
from country fans after singer Natalie Maines told an audience at a London
show: "Just so you know, we're ashamed the President of the United States is
from Texas."…
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— go to most recent comments26 - Gerald W. Wilson II
Yes it may be o.k. to have a disagreeing veiw of the presidents choices but, lets be careful of what we say for it may harm our troops if the fighting becomes a political war such as the 10 year war in southeast asia. Support the troops, stand by your beliefs what ever they may be but again lets not do anything that will affect our brave men and women who are about to take up arms.
27 - Gerald W. Wilson II
I almost forgot "SEMPER FI".
28 - ApMax
guys, reading some of your comments is even scarier than listening to your leaders...
peace from Europe
29 - Jen S.
"Constitution? We don't need no stinking Constitution!"
30 - MIKE
First off, we live in a capitalistic society, so the easiest way to enforce the will of the people is with money (i.e. boycotting the Chicks so they are forced back into the real world the rest of us live in). Second, if you are still against this war, you're an unpatriotic idiot. It's going to happen, why not help it happen quickly and cleanly, then there's less war for you anti-war freaks. Third, even if you disagree with Bush, there's such a thing as "keeping it in the family", which means that Americans shouldn't go out of the country to tell people how "bad" our president is. What point does that serve except to pander to the namby-pamby liberal Europeans just to make a few more bucks? As if 25 million albums sold hasn't made them rich enough. In response to the guy who claims that Bush has ruined the economy, realize this: anything that happens in the economy now generally takes about 3 to 5 years to have its full impact, meaning that Al Greenspan and the measures the liberals inacted during Clintons *wonderful* 8 years are what are causing what is happening now, not the wonderful actions that Bush has taken that will not be fully felt for a while longer. Doesn't anybody remember simple economics from high school? Geesh!
31 - Foghorn Leghorn
I say boy I say boy this is just about the dumbest argument I ever did see an' I've gone outta my way to see me some. A singer makes a throwaway remark an' you clods act like she's Benedict Arnold or something. You people who act like free speech is only acceptable as long as no one uses it are about as smart as grits an' only half as tasty. And let me ask I say let me ay-ersk has that IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT BUSH IS DOING WHY DON'T YOU GO BACK TO FRANCE/IRAQ/HOLLYWOOD? zinger ever won any kind of argument even in the Charlie Daniels Memorial Saloon at hose-out time? I say boy I say boy you sure gotta bonk a lotta noggins to get a whit o' sense in some folk today.
32 - MIKE
Dear Foghorn,
I think I speak for everyone when I say:
WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU SAYING?
Are you for Bush or against him? For or against what the Chicks said? Nice attempt at humor, but a post needs to at least be understandable.
33 - Pat
Natalie? Did you know that the penalty for defaming the president of Iraq is death? I think you should be thankful that you reside in the "land of the free". Had it not been for the courageousness of generation after generation before you, you would not be living in the freedom that affords you “the good life", nor would you be delusional enough to think that the fact that you can remake a classic like Landslide would give you any authority to judge the political arena. Sometimes you have to trust, be courageous, and be supportive of those best qualified for the job at hand and pray that it is not your plane that gets commandeered by the next terrorist and crashes into your mansion.
34 - Foghorn Leghorn
Pat, I'm sure Natalie knows that and is thankful to "reside" in the land of the free, as am I. But where does being thankful end and being afraid to express an opinion begin?
And what exactly is your "authority to judge the political arena"? If you can spout off your opinion here why can't a musician make a fairly inocuous jibe onstage? I know lots of Texans who feel the same way about Bush and if you suggested they were unpatriotic I suspect they'd want to have words.
35 - Patrick
In response to Mike, as a lawyer (from Texas) let me first say that there is no such thing as "keeping it in the family", at least not in the 1st Amendment. I believe that was the point Jen was making.
Second, somebody above said that it might harm troops if you critize the President. How is that, exactly? Are you saying we should blindly obey without question everything Bush does?
YOU...are a dumb ass.
36 - MIKE
Foghorn dumbass...
Yes, there is a such a thing as keeping it in the family. I understand that it isn't law, but it's respect. When the conservatives had a problem with Clinton a few years ago, we didn't leave the country to talk about our problem with him; we went to him and to OUR press and OUR people. Sure, they have the right to go anywhere they want and say anything they want (although try going to Iraq and criticizing Saddam), and I will fight to the death to protect that right, even for the dumbasses who obviously don't have a clue, but out of respect for our country and our people, our dirty laundry should be dealt with here, not pandering to a British crowd.
Also, criticizing Bush does hurt the troops. Anybody remember a little conflict a few years back called Vietnam? Remember how a lot of people didn't like that military conflict, and as a result of political views, we ostracized the soldiers who were just fighting for their country? Nah, I guess you're right, we treated them correctly, didn't we? Plus, on a side note, how can you say "I support the troops, but not the President" when the President is the COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF AMERICA? That makes HIM a soldier in our army, simply providing a service that is different from any other soldier we have.
And, yes, at this point, we should support Bush, no matter what a person's individual views are, because the only way America has survived as long as it has, become as powerful as it has, maintained the power it has achieved, and will be the same country in the future is solidarity. Nothing can now be achieved by the liberals that are simply nay-sayers.
Foghorn, glad to see your grammar isn't too bad, but your spelling does still need work.
37 - MIKE
Patrick & Foghorn,
Sorry, the last post I had was to Patrick, not Foghorn. I was confused with the style of "signature" here. Thought Foghorn had responded to me.
Mike
38 - Chris
I think that she definitly needed to consider the consequences of what she said before she said it. She's certainly not the brightest crayon in the box after making such a comment. And "subsequently" after she downgraded President Bush, the Dixie Chicks made the remark that they are frightened about the number of innocent lives, well, in response, as if it wasn't plain enough to see, Sadam has some illegal weaponary, and plans to use it sometime, we must eliminate the threat before they eliminate us. Maybe the Dixie Chicks would prefer to wait for him to hit us? The military are paid for what they do, honestly, i love them all for what they do for us and their country, but when they sign up, they are aware of the danger factors, it is not a hidden fact...thanks
39 - Mary
DIXIE CHICKS RULE...and guess what? Natalie spoke out! (not too smart but for real--I have heard worse rhetoric and hate spew from the mouth of Ted Nugent but no one gets on his crap. WHATS UP WITH THAT? Im sick of people trying to compete who is the most patriotic. The Dixie Chicks HOME CD is excellent! If you don't want tickets to their concert I'll take them!!
40 - Candace
Mike, you posted a comment on March 14 about your uneducated stereotype of a country music fan.
The comment that stated country music fans the most patriotic was based on the fact that compared to all other types of music, country has always had a patriotic theme.
As for Natalie, So I guess you were invited to sit in on the top-secret meetings that explain the war and you now are the most educated on the topic?
Why on Earth would you speak anti-American comments to a majority of people who are anti-American? It is horrific for any American (who has an influential power)to agree with these beliefs and speak them as if they were true. You should respect your country and your President! I have one last question for Natalie. Don't you think if Iraq had the chance to murder American lives it would? or if the tables were turned that there would no longer be a U.S. without question or warning! P.S. I am ashamed that the Dixie Chicks are from Texas! ~ A Proud Texas Native
41 - MIKE
Just wanted to let everyone know, the MIKE at the bottom of these posts is different from the Mike at the top. I used all caps to show my posts.
MIKE
42 - Tonya
my opion is that Natalie shouldn't have said what she did. But there should be no reason for people to be mad at the Dixie Chics. Everyone should forgive and not be so aryger at everone. there is engough fighting and haters that we as American are not acting like American were act hatful and attiude with everone. so my opion is just love and forgive people including Natalie. A Kentuckyen
43 - Tonya
Natalie you go girl don't let anyone put you down you are turly the best singer and the same as with the group.
I am a Kentuckyen and my granny is form Texas.
I my self don't really care for Bush but i like the Texasen and you proble ment to say i don't like Bush and not because he form Texas it just because he dosen't seem to care about people that are not Repuilcans and he dosen't care about the domacrts like Cliton did. Natalie forget about what the other people say. If they were ture American they whould learn to FORGIVE
44 - Tonya wallace
The two Tonya are the same
45 - JC
To the non-caps Mike I have a question. Let's say Saddam was our president would you support him because you are so patriotic and he is your fearless leader. I did not vote for Bush and I do not at all agree with what he is doing. The way that you can support the troops and not Bush is simple. You were trying to make an educated point and failed miserably. One of my best friends is in the Marines. I fully support him and I respect the people who are out fighting ro IRAQ's freedom and our use of their oil. He did not declare war against Iraq and he was not sitting in a comfortable chair tonight addressing our nation. He was at war. He does share Bush's opinons but he is doing his duty. I respect the soldiers but I do not agree with the mission they were sent out to do by their commander and chief. I am happy to live in my country but I have the right to disagree with a man I feel is wrong. Your reply could be well that's why we are in Iraq, to save our freedom. That's BS and everyone should no that. We have enough weapons to blow the world to bits we are fighting for power and for economic intrests. Do you ever start a fight with a person who is about one 30th as powerful as you are because you think they might somewhere down the line cause harm to you. Come on. You don't have to be a liberal to share my opinions, you need to be able to understand the way the world works and not accept our president's every thought in the name of "patriotism."
46 - Amanda Achord
OK LISTEN EVERYONE is entiltled to their own oppion and i say all of you can kiss my A** cause the dixie chicks rock and i agree with them i will always be their #1 fan if you have a problem with this email me at rebelgrl1587@yahoo.com Its like you sayin oh i dont like pizza its your oppion and this AMERICA is supose to be a free country what ever happened to freedom of speech SO KISS MY BIG WHITE DIXIE LOVIN BUTT
47 - Kristy
I don't see what your problems are with Natalie Maines is. So what she spoke her own opion.It is a sad day when an AMERICAN citizen cannot have an opion of her President.Natalie Maines we support you.
48 - Amanda Achord
For all you that diss Natalie you can all rot in hell and maybe we can be neighbors but the point is we all have our own opions and its stupid to jugde one persons opion but not the other and about the president and all i think it was stupid to go to war i mean we have to stick up for our selfs but nothing like this ever happened with cliton as president so why now i think its just plain out stupid and for the people who dont like country music oh fricken well country music has been here befroe any of you so there must be something good about it and about all the white and stupid comments screw you all for being racies i am racies againest trashy people but it dont matter what color you are you can be trash either way it goes and trashy people are called niggers to clear that all up for you stupid people who know nothing about nothing and like i said before if you have any problems with my opion email me at rebelgrl1587@yahoo.com or maybe get a civis book and look up the the american rights it has freedom of speech in it so all of you can shut up while your ahead bye bye
49 - Jeff
Ah, is that Amanda Achord real? Seriously, there is no way that this person is using such words as "fricken" and I think she means Clinton and not "cliton".... hello Amanda.. check your spelling. Amanda, You really are trailor park material, eh? Bless your heart..
50 - Noe
I am so hungry. I like Tasty Bites and Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
51 - kim
Hey dont we all need to just love and get along?so the chick spoke her feelings get over it. their music is the best ever. So just live,love,and enjoy what life we have and rock to the DIXIE CHICKS.
52 - MIKE
DIXIE CHICKENS[CHICKS] LET US SING AS YOUR CAREERS SLOWLY SINK TO THE BOTTOM OF A UED TEXAS OIL WELL. WAIT ON YOUR NEXT ALBUM THEN YOU SEE WHAT HAPPENS TO A WELL THAT IS DRY. YOU ARE EITHER WITH THIS COUNTRY OR YOU AIN'T NO BETTER THAN THE SCUMBAG IN IRAQ. APOLOGIZE AND DONATE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO GEORGE BUSHES FAVORITE CHARITIES; HELICOPTER,TANK AND WEAPONS AND LASTLY THE MILITARY.
53 - Joker
As I sit here (in front of my computer and tv) I'm disgusted and appalled by the images that I’m seeing… I cannot even begin to fathom the mindset of some of people. Dixie Chicks, protesters, anti-war marches… My God people… Please catch up with the current state of affairs. I swear on my mothers eyes, if I hear another person say that this war is about oil I’m gonna snap. We’ve got oil!!! It’s not like Iraq has ALL the oil. And no, we’re not gonna drill in Alaska. It’s about compliance…. This Natalie “Chick” say’s in her apology that she just thinks all of the possibilities have been explored. Humm…Let’s do the math real quick…. Desert Storm was in 1991 this is 2003 that’s 12 years…He was ordered by the UN (article 1440) to disarm ALL of his long range and chemical weapons. Now, in two feeble attempts HE (and I use HE in the place of what I really want to call him) destroys a few weapons. He’s had 12 years to destroy these weapons. What other possibilities are there….passing article 1441!!!!! And shame on the rest of the UN “Friends” that turn their backs on what NEEDS to be done. Lest they forget WW1and 2. I’m a native Texan and I’m proud of George W. I’m more importantly an American and a damn proud one. I just hope that the Dixie Chick took all the pictures and video’s of their homes. So they can view them in their new home’s in Europe. I don’t think that they will really need to come back to Texas anytime soon…That’s not a threat, I just can assure you that there will not be a ticker-tape parade for their return.
54 - Tiffany
ok, here's my opinion, take it or leave it. i'm a teenager, so you know i'm all about free speech, to an extent. there have been many occasions on which i would like to tell my teacher to frget my homework and kiss my butt. but, i haven't said it because it's DIS-RE-SPECT-FUL. i made it easy for some of those who are reading, who've obviously never heard the word. natalie stepped over the line TWICE against patriotics issues. if the country music fans (who are not, as mike leads you to believe, all stupid, abusive, white trash) will remember, natalie said toby keith's "the angry american" embarassed country music. this from a chick who sings about poisoning her husband and has a song called "white trash wedding." yea, o-k. now, natalie has opened her mouth yet again, and now against our national leader. come on natalie!!! we are at war because in america, we enjoy FREE-DOM (another unfamiliar word). If we sit around on our butts waiting for a bomb to go off before we do anything, then that's just murder-suicide. i understand there are cons to this war. i'm not happy that we're at war, but i am happy that every morning i can wake up and pray, and do whatever i want. i don't want to lose that freedom, if that's ok with the rest of you. our president is doing a good job. our prayers and support our with you, Mr. Bush. God Bless!
55 - Murray
Sure, the Dixie Chic's can say whatever they like. And prople are free to reply anyway they like.
The swan dive in sales is the both the reply and the result of free speech.
Go free speech.
56 - Emily
What Natalie did or didn't say in LONDON has nothing to do with the Constitution, folks. She is not in jail. She has not been punished by the government for what she said, nor will she be. If her career suffers as a result, it is because of the choices made by her fans. All poor Natalie has suffered is the hard lesson that talk is not cheap.
Free speech, hell yeah, I'm all for it, but with that liberty comes the duty to accept responsibility for the consequences of what you say. If people aren't willing to do that, free speech is worthless.
57 - JohnnyCashFan
As a Canadian living in Japan with many American friends who have friends or family either in the military or actually in Iraq now, I find it very interesting to get a sampling of some the views of typical Americans beyond what I see on MSNBC over here.
A few things:
the accuracy of spelling and punctuation in some of the above posts is quite telling when the content is analyzed.
To suggest there is any link between intelligence level and an affinity for country music is not really valid, at least not from my point of view. I know some exceptionally intelligent and very average fans of the genre.
Free speech must be defended at any cost: granted, a person's reaction to someone's statement is his or her choice, but we must uphold the right of the individual to voice an opinion whether or not it is in accordance with our own beliefs. Blind patriotism is no patriotism at all; I respect the opinion of those who honestly believe this war in Iraq is necessary, and I absolutely support American troops on an individual basis who are in Iraq. However, I really don't support or admire Bush's haphazard foreign policy or his disregard for the UN. The tens of thousands of people who are protesting peacefully in America are every bit as patriotic as American troops overseas; both sides wholeheartedly believe that what they are doing is in the best interests of the country. Be thankful that you live in a nation where this is possible! Don't resent differences of opinion, but be glad that they are possible.
If an environment of distrust of one's fellow man is created in America, and people live in fear of their neighbours or in fear of voicing their true thoughts, then what good is democracy? Don't forget the McCarthy era!
As an aside, it is interesting that North Korea, a "socialist" dictatorship who is not-so-quietly ramping up for nuclear arms production is being for the moment at least, ignored. I hate to suggest it, but is there a relation between the amount of oil available and Bush's interest in any given world or local peace-threatening situation?
Having said that, although I was initially opposed to the campaign in Iraq, the accuracy and minimization of civilian casualties, at least as reported thus far, are certainly to be applauded. I really hope this story has a happy ending for the people of Iraq and America. To anyone who has friends or family serving in Iraq, my prayers join yours for their safe return.
58 - J. Seeba
Doesn't anyone realize that President Bush is actually from Connecticut anyway?
59 - Tiffany
it doesn't matter where he's from, it's a matter of disrespecting our national leader. natalie should have been responsible enough to know when to keep her comments to herself. it was just uncalled for.
two quotes come to mind here...
"unfortunately, she does not possess the power of conversation... even worse, she does possess the power of speech."
"it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt!"
60 - Tina
I was a Dixie Chicks fan, but now I'm not so sure and it's not completely the comment of President Bush....Yes we have the right to freedom of speech. No one wants to go to war, even the men and women who serve in our armed forces. But they are in the armed forces because they want to protect that very right, that gives us the freedom to speak our mind. And what I feel about Natalie's comment is that by saying she is ashamed of President Bush, she is also saying she is ashamed of our men and women who are over there risking their life to give us our freedom. And I feel if she does not know how to find the right words to express her support(if any) for our troops while she is critizing our President, then she needs to keep her mouth shut or think real hard before she speaks. I don't think anyone agrees with our president completely but that's not the point. And I really don't feel she is sorry for what she said, she's just sorry that it might hurt her career.
61 - Tina
by the way I forgot to add I am a TEXAN and I have family from TEXAS fighting in this war. And I could honestly say I am ashamed that Natalie lives in this country and is from Texas.
62 - Cleo
First of all Mike from March 18th, maybe you should read up on your current events. Saddam is not Osama. We are not dealing with revenge for 9/11. This is a completely different "war". It's a war for oil and only oil. The public's foolishness in beleiving this is going to end terrorism is ubsurd. As is your comments about Natalie. You made my point very clear when you said this is America "the land of the free". Educate yourself before you start commenting on others. She has the right to say whatever she wants about this JOKE we have in the white house. More power to her!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. I don't even like country music
63 - Kimberlea
The point is that Natalie was on foriegn soil when she made the comments about Bush. You just don't go over to another country and disrespect your President. Yes she is entitled to her own opinion and I don't think that anyone disputes that, but she should have never opened her mouth in a foriegn country. Had she said that in her own country, the backlash of all of this would not have been so bad. She would have been in her own country where she WAS FREE to say what she wanted to say. I think that it is really sad for them because this is going to effect their career for years to come. I am very proud of our President and Very proud of ALL the AMERICAN and BRITISH troops over in Iraq fighting to keep America safe and to preserve what every other soldier has fought to keep for ALL Americans, our FREEDOM.. And as for Freedom Fries, I am all for it... Let FREEDOM RING!!!!!
64 - Kimberlea
Oh I am from Midland, Texas and very proud that our President is from Texas...
65 - ds
Your reply could be well that's why we are in Iraq, to save our freedom. That's BS and everyone should no that. We have enough weapons to blow the world to bits we are fighting for power and for economic intrests. Do you ever start a fight with a person who is about one 30th as powerful as you are because you think they might somewhere down the line cause harm to you. Come on. You don't have to be a liberal to share my opinions, you need to be able to understand the way the world works and not accept our president's every thought in the name of "patriotism."
Posted by: JC on March 20, 2003 12:21 AM
I don't know that I agree with you on several points. I don't understand how you can be so cavilier in your statements that I copied above. Have you forgotten about 9/11? Bin Laden is from Afghanistan and he was able to kill 3,500 people in the blink of an eye... without weapons of mass destruction. Iraq should have been invaded when he kicked out the arms inspectors after the Gulf War. Knowing what kind of person he his, a person that gasses and killed hundreds of thousands of his own people, do you really put your trust in Saddam's humanity? Can you really
trust Saddam more than Bush? Do you really think that the terrorist attacks against this country are not an attack on our way of life? Can't you admit that maybe your political views are coloring your judgement just a little?
Nobody wants war. Nobody wants to loose their life or the life of a loved one. But you can't pretend that we are not vulnerable to terrorist attacks from any country. I have to trust that our president has our best interests at heart, just as I did when Clinton was in office and he advocated attacks against Saddam. I also had to respect his decision in Kosovo, I had to trust that he had information that he was not at liberty to share with everone that made it necessary. I didn't see all of the protesters then, we had casualties then too. I believe that a lot of this is political posturing, and that, I do disagree with.
We each have a right to voice our opinions. I don't think that it serves anything to be hateful and fight amongst each other. I think that everyone has the right to voice their beliefs. That is what we, as Americans, have fought for over the years.
I sincerely hope that the war ends soon without any further casualties.
66 - KAW
Although I am from Texas and I am a country music fan, I fail to fit into the description above. I am educated with a BA in psychology, MS in management, and an MBA. I currently own and operate a decorating service that specializes in special events and weddings. I am currently studying, on my own, for the Series 7 exam. I am a Republican by choice but do not vote a straight party ticket.
I also support my President, the troops, and my country 100%. I disagree with the way Natalie bashed our country and President but I do respect her right to freedom of speech. I sincerely believe that she and other celebrities have abused their mass access to American public.
I am not a fan of war but that does not mean I am going to bash our President. I like that fact that my President has the courage to do what the last President did not have the courage to do. At least our current President is concentrating on the safety of our country and not on who he is going to have safe sex with next.
67 - KAW
Does anyone have the URl for the Dixie Chics offical fanclub?
68 - Jean
I'm not really interested in a free concert by the Dixie Chicks. Before the foolish and degrading comment by Ms. Maines it would have been a nice gesture, now anything associated with her is tarnished. If she feels so ashamed by the President then it goes to say she feels ashamed of America.
Why isn't she looking at the treatment of Iraq citizens under the ruling of Sadam? If she spoke out like she did in Iraq against the leadership regime, then Miss Natalie would no longer have a voice to sing with, she would have been executed.
The money the Dixie Chicks have made over the past couple of years is the American Dream story. She should be thanking America and not putting the country down. Her voice and comments have influence-she has chosen to ride the riches of the music industry and make her fortune. With that comes responsibility for actions.
69 - Shauna
Hooray for the Dixie Chicks! I was never a fan, but will consider it now. I agree with Natalie 100%. Bush is a war monger and is deceiving the American people. To go against Bush, is not to go against America. The election for him was fixed anyway - so who actually voted for him?! I do not respect him; nor do I like him. This does not mean that I like Saddam - I don't like him either. Remember, there is a grey area - just because you don't like one thing, doesn't mean you like the exact opposite. And why is Natalie exempt from the freedom of speech? Just because it was something negative about Bush? Give me a break! That is not democracy. This war is a cruel joke - in the end no one will be laughing. I do not support Bush, he is wasting lives. Not everyone on this planet has to live "the american way"; it's called diversity. And, no I don't agree with what Saddam is doing, I think he should have been destroyed a long time ago - but war? Come on! The USA and British have enough technology and intellegence agencies, that they could easily be rid of Saddam - no need for war. It's all a sham - this war is NOT about Iraq or the so called "freeing the Iraqi people". Bush just want's his name in the history books, and his hands in the oil. And, that's final. "God Bless" the Dixie chicks (oh, and Josh Marshall of the Washington Monthly)!
70 - Tiffany
http://www.dixiechicks.com
ask and ye shall receive, KAW. i already got on it to see if she was trying to excuse what she said. hope it helps! = )
71 - Tiffany
hmm... all of you in support of free speech, do some research for me. what would happen if you were in Iraq and publicly spoke against saddam? you'd never speak again. i'm not sure you'd even get a proper burial service. HELLO!!!! is anyone SANE HERE??????? next time you wanna bash bush, i'd like you to also lemme know how YOU would do any better. this war is NOT about oil. COME ON!!! no, saddam didn't actually hit the WTC or pentagon. he wasn't on the plane that crashed in PA. but he is behind all the terrorism. his network funds it. if we don't do something to stop him, we'll become a doormat, and get stepped on right quick. we're fighting for freedom. get a clue, ok? do us all a favor.
absurd is spelled with an A. it's pretty sad that i learned that as an elementary student and you still don't know it. = (
oh... and when did this turn into an "i don't even like country music" conversation?
72 - AB
I would like to ask one question. Do you think you could do any better as the President of the USA with all of the pressures and responsibilities from other countries and your own people?
I would also like to add that if there was a choice of them or my family, this mother would do anything to protect her family at any cost. Even if it meant my own life.
This is in addition to the comment about country music listeners. It's a good thing opinions are like assholes......... everyone has one.
73 - steve
As a soldier in Dessert storm and now in the music industry in Nashville,I do not agree that they said that in another country. We fought and died for their right to speak but in America not in a foreign nation where you look like a traitor, they are making money off a song about a Vietnam Vet but then turn around and betray all the Vets that fought for there right to speak, Listen Chicks, Saddam Is the bad guy not Bush... I can tell you that the Dixie Chics are like most celeb's, they will say what they think will be best for their careers at the moment. Most have no Idea what the normal Blue collar worker goes through and how they make the entertainer famous. They are caught up in there own "star world" and think they can do anything that is self centered and self serving. But if it starts to fall in around them they cannot handle it. My personal experience is to not take any celebrities opinion seriously. Most of them protest the war just to get more media exposure!
74 - Proudtobefree
The Dixie Chicks should have read this and then opened their mouths to sing....ONLY!
TRYING TO HELP
ARTICLE IN WICHITA FALLS PAPER Texas.....
BY DENNIS MILLER
ALL THE RHETORIC ON WHETHER OR NOT WE SHOULD GO TO WAR AGAINST IRAQ HAS GOT MY INSANE LITTLE BRAIN SPINNING LIKE A ROULETTE WHEEL..
I ENJOY READING OPINIONS FROM BOTH SIDES
BUT I HAVE DETECTED A HINT OF CONFUSION FROM
SOME OF YOU.
AS I WAS READING THE PAPER RECENTLY, I WAS REMINDED OF THE BEST ADVICE SOMEONE EVER GAVE ME.
HE TOLD ME ABOUT THE KISS METHOD ("KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID!) SO, WITH THIS AS A THEME, I'D LIKE TO APPLY THIS THEORY FOR THOSE WHO DON'T QUITE GET IT. MY HOPE IS THAT WE CAN SIMPLIFY THINGS A BIT AND RECOGNIZE A FEW IMPORTANT FACTS.
HERE ARE 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN VOICING AN OPINION ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE:
1) OUT OF PRESIDENT BUSH AND SADDAM HUSSEIN ...
HUSSEIN IS THE BAD GUY
2) IF YOU HAVE FAITH IN THE UNITED NATIONS TO DO THE
RIGHT THING KEEP THIS IN MIND, THEY HAVE LIBYA
HEADING THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND IRAQ
HEADING THE GLOBAL DISARMAMENT COMMITTEE.
DO YOUR OWN MATH HERE.
3) IF YOU USE GOOGLE SEARCH AND TYPE IN "FRENCH
MILITARY VICTORIES", YOUR REPLY WILL BE
"DID YOU MEAN FRENCH MILITARY DEFEATS?"
4) IF YOUR ONLY ANTI-WAR SLOGAN IS "NO WAR FOR OIL,"
SUE YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ALLOWING YOU TO SLIP
THROUGH THE CRACKS AND ROBBING YOU OF THE
EDUCATION YOU DESERVE.
5) SADDAM AND BIN LADEN WILL NOT SEEK UNITED
NATIONS APPROVAL BEFORE THEY TRY TO KILL US.
6) DESPITE COMMON BELIEF, MARTIN SHEEN IS NOT THE
PRESIDENT. HE PLAYS ONE ON T.V.
7) EVEN IF YOU ARE ANTI-WAR, YOU ARE STILL AN
"INFIDEL!" AND BIN LADEN WANTS YOU DEAD, TOO
8) IF YOU BELIEVE IN A "VAST RIGHT-WING CONSPIRACY"
BUT NOT IN THE DANGER THAT HUSSEIN POSES, QUIT
HANGING OUT WITH THE DELL COMPUTER DUDE
9) WE ARE NOT TRYING TO LIBERATE THEM.
10) WHETHER YOU ARE FOR MILITARY ACTION OR
AGAINST IT, OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OVERSEAS
ARE FIGHTING FOR US TO DEFEND OUR RIGHT TO SPEAK
OUT. WE ALL NEED TO SUPPORT THEM WITHOUT
RESERVATION.
I HOPE THIS HELPS.
75 - Robert
I think the Chicks can and should voice their views just as we have. I also think they should be grateful for the sacrifices necessary to make this freedom a reality. It's also our freedom NOT to listen to them or purchase their products. Now as I see it they have a choice, stick by their beliefs, or do the hipocritical thing and say... um... nevermind. I, as a southerner would respect them more by standing by their comments. I just wish they would have been more respectful of the office of the President. And that's the view from my window...