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Originally posted by frenik
I see it as a perfect comparison. Explain why you don't.
Artists are a form of business. If a business says something that their customers don't like, their customers will not purchase their goods. This puts less money in the pockets of the business, and reduces their opportunity to spread their message.
The Dixie Chicks made a statement that many fans didn't agree with, now the fans have begun a boycott. In my example, Pepsi made a statement that their consumers didn't agree with, so the consumers began a boycott. I fail to see how this is an invalid comparison.
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Your comparison is absurd because:
1. It implies that the Dixie Chicks and Osama Bin Ladden are one in the same.
2. It implies that Dixie Chicks by voicing their concern to Bush's actions are somehow aiding terrorists.
3. It implies that the Dixie Chicks are akin to terrorists.
4. It is inflamitory, e.g. "a message at the bottom of the screen proudly proclaiming "Pepsi: Gives you the burst of energy needed to kill thousands of Americans!".
5. It is ludicrous to compare the two.
6. It evokes the tragedy of 911 in a way that meant to stir up emotions
7. Pepsi would never do such a thing.
8. The war on Iraq is quite different than the events of 911.
9. It is disrespectful to the victims of 911
For all of those reasons, and the very fact that it is idiotic, i maintain your comparison is absurd.
I never liked the Dixie Chicks' music (I hate ALL country music), but I am impressed with their bravado.
Liquor Dealer is absolutly correct when he says that their album sales have fallen off the charts.
I have no doubt that this will affect their bottom line for quite some time. I have no doubt that they have had their ears boxed by the record company weasels also.
Will they recover?
Probably over time, but i am sure that they have alienated quite a few fans who will never come back since their music appeals to the more conservative elements in the music business.
But here's a thought for you who spew the right wing rhetoric...
Artists, for the most part, tend to be more aware and sensitive to the emotions that suround us in life. They write their poetry, their music as a result of this gift or talent that they have. Be that love, or war, or hate, or the human condition. I truly believe this. They write the songs that we listen to and the best songs, for the most part, are those that have an emotional impact on us.
As such, the statements made by the Dixie Chicks do not suprise me, nor other artists for that matter. The tend to be a left leaning lot because it's in their genetic make up. They feel for humanity perhaps more than the rest of us.
As far as Springstein goes, Bruce has never been a tow the line kind of guy. His fans though won't boycott his music. Of that I am sure.
For those of you who think "Born in the USA" is a jingoistic anthem, you'd better listen to the lyrics.