2006-06-09 06:02:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Because no one is buying tickets. Quite funny if you ask me. They used their power of free speech and so did a lot of their former fans. Gotta love freedom!
2006-06-09 06:35:52 · answer #1 · answered by kathy059 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of Speech is such a wonderful thing isn't it? The Dixie Chicks made a decision to make another political statement and so is the Heartland. The Dixie Chicks have a right to descent, the fans have a right not to purchase tickets. Maybe the album is selling better because listeners won't have to put up with as much ranting and raving on it, I don't know.
2006-06-09 14:04:44 · answer #2 · answered by rosi l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ridiculous. The Dixie Chicks used their right to free speech (just as many people globally do each day) - just because they are a band doesn't mean they can't speak out against what they feel is wrong- and get peanalised for it.
Yes it is the fans' right to boycott them- but the album sales suggest a fan would rather not to go see them live but buy the cd- rather in the closet, isn't it? And rather hypocritical?
2006-06-09 16:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by CoolBabe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, I suppose, a lot of their former fans suffer from a borderline idolatry - the worship of George W Bush - against which the Dixie Chicks were one of the prime offenders.
And corkie, criticizing George W Bush is not "treason." George W Bush is NOT America. He is its president, and is not - not if democracy is still relevent - entitled to an exemption from criticism.
2006-06-09 13:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by evolver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because country music sucks and the people in the "heartland" are just now getting Sirius.
2006-06-09 13:08:33 · answer #5 · answered by Pitchow! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because their stupid statements a couple of years ago. They are not getting the draw in the South and the Midwest. We are obviously the only people that remember how stupid and non-patriotic they are. I know personally when I see them on tv, I change the channel. Support our troops and our President and be patriotic!
2006-06-09 13:08:18 · answer #6 · answered by boo66_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are consequences for entertainers making political attacks and the people have responded accordingly. I would suggest they avoid further political comments and entertain the troops in Iraq. Then try to schedule another tour.
2006-06-09 13:54:39 · answer #7 · answered by distill80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They told the truth about the ugliness of American Soldiers killing
civilians and implementing sexual torture.The Hertland finds these truths too painful,so their little red--state minds tune them out.
2006-06-09 14:33:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause we don't like Traitors! Especially one who haven't got a clue what they are talking about!
2006-06-09 14:00:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they won't shut up and sing.
2006-06-16 13:10:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋