Liquor Dealer

On the tour that brought them to Madison Square Garden last weekend, the Dixie Chicks aren't ignoring what their lead singer, Natalie Maines, called "the incident": the firestorm of condemnation and the withdrawal of radio play after Ms. Maines said, on the eve of the invasion of Iraq, that she was ashamed to be from the same state as President Bush.

Before the group performed on Friday night, chosen songs were played, among them "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding," "Our Lips Are Sealed," "Band on the Run," "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" and "Born in the U.S.A." During the set Ms. Maines mentioned "the incident" as she introduced "Truth No. 2," which begins, "You don't like the sound of the truth coming from my mouth." She dedicated it to Michael Moore, who made an antiwar speech at the Academy Awards.

About time it starts to calm down and here she goes again! Where's Toby!!!

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The_Dude

why do you care what she says? she has as much right as you and me to talk about her views.

i really doubt anyone takes her seriously on politics, she's a country singer for god's sakes! regardless, she does have a right to express her views.

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Liquor Dealer

Used to be! I think she's been divorced from country! Almost bet you can take that to the bank!

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Pacifier

OMG she dares to critizise.... how unpatriotic.

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mirevolver

Freedom is a double edged sword.

She has the right to say what she wants to say.
And I have the right to not buy her CDs because of what she says.

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KillerYoda

I bet if we boycott their concerts and CDs, Bush will magically become a genius, war around the world will end, and everyone gets free candy.

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grumpyolddude

If you like the music, buy it. Outside of that, no noise that she makes has any relevance. Let it go, already.

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Lebell

She must really like the taste of her shoe.

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The_Dude

buy music?? isnt that p2p is for?

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VitaminChemE

I wonder how long it'll be until she figures out that it was fighting for freedom that gave her the freedom to condemn fighting.

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geep

OMG people dare to have an opinion on patriotism... how intolerant.

Conclamo Ludus

Well put. There's nothing that says you have freedom of speech ONLY if you criticize the government.

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Sparhawk

Come again?

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The_Dude

i didnt get that comment either

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Charlatan

I don't see why anyone really cares about this so much that they want to even talk about it... Everyone is entitled to their opinion. You don't like it, don't buy her CD.

If you actually like the music and still don't want to listen... your loss. There are other people they can play for...

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SaltPork

I agree wholeheartedly with Charlatan. It doesn't make a difference what she says. Her opinion doesn't mean a damn thing to anyone but her. I'm sure we all have some opinions that would not be too popular with the general population. Her problem is that she doesn't know when to shut the fuck up.

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It was like that when I got here....I swear.

geep

The backlash against the Dixie Chicks is simply what they asked for. If you can't stand other peoples opinion- don't expect them to put up with yours. Liberals, in this case, expect people to understand Natalie Maines' opinion and respect her right to give it, but are intolerant of any opposition to that opinion and show little respect for other people's right to disagree with her. (I'm personally surprised that they haven't resorted to calling people who didn't like Ms Maines' statement "Fascists" and holding a candlelight vigil in Nashville for her.)

Sparhawk

I try to stay pretty involved in current events, but I haven't' really heard about this. Sounds like a classic case of the conservative propaganda machine whipping people into a froth though. I mean, whoop-de-doo...

crappy country music = crappy country music

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geep

Same shit different P(p)arty.

We do agree on some things!

liquid_dreams

well she is allowed to say what she wants even if its wrong but o well

seretogis

I could care less what the Dixie chicks say at their concerts, what irritates me is that after they say something incredibly moronic they whine about their sales going down and that they are being boycotted. If you say stupid things, stupid things end up happening to you thanks to the fact that all citizens have the right to respond to said free speech. It's not "anti free-speech" to boycot anyone, it's been an effective tool of civil rights for years. It's not "anti free-speech" to boo someone who is preaching to you about something you disagreewith, even if the speaker is a Republican.

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smooth

actually, they "whined" about death threats and vandalism directed at their personal property while sales continued.

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geep

Unsubstantiated claims at best. Seretogis is right. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Conservatives have put up with this treatment for years. IMO I'm glad conservatives are finally showing the BALLS to return fire. Poor libs. Dish it out but ya can't take it.

The_Dude

unsubstasiated??

they showed those threats on tv

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geep

The same tv that did not show an accurate depiction of the war in Iraq? The one that Al Gore claimed to be conservatively biased?

KillerYoda

Yeah, it's a vast, communist/country music conspiracy.

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geep

Must be. When seeing something on tv supports the argument then it must be true. If its unsupportive then it must be propaganda.

KillerYoda

That's the official Tilted Politics Motto.

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The_Dude

no no, i mean they actually showed a letter they received on tv.

one of those daytime shows it was.

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QuasiMojo

seriously though...doesn't this "Freedom" thing that we all hold so dearly include thoughts from people with unpopular opinions?

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reconmike

sure it does, it enables me the freedom to lmfao at the open mouth insert foot debacle.

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KillerYoda

No, there's actually little-known small print in the Bill of Rights stating freedom of speech is not allowed among country singers.

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Conclamo Ludus

Or people who disagree with them.

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fnaqzna

The disappointing thing about Maines isn't that she expressed her opinion. It's that she backed away from it and acted like it was something to apologize for.

Now... if they express their opinion via music, most of the knuckle draggin' trailer park dwellin' country music fans won't get it anyway.

Liquor Dealer

Talk about trying to start a flame war! This could get one going in a hurry. To promote peace and tranquility I believe we'll just let you 'waller' in your feeling of superiority and let it go at that.

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Kadath

Uh, I'm pretty sure the comment to which you are referring was intended in an "ironical" fashion. Talk about wallowing in a sense of superiority...

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JoeyB

I'm late to the party, so excuse me for a second...all of this anger stems from the Dixie Chicks??

Hey, I heard that Brooks & Dunn said something bad about Hamas. You know what that means?

Nothing. They are singers. Entertainers. They are street musicians without the basket of change.

You should probably sit down....rumor has it that Shania Twain is opposed to the new tax plan.

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Phaenx

How stupid. I don't think she knows who buys her music.

The government threw them in jail? I don't remember that, I do remember people exercising their rights by showing their contempt for said artist however.

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geep

If it isn't there now the Supreme Rulers..er, Court will certainly add it later.

The_Dude

definately! bush got the next 2 nominees

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