I don't it's fair for the lead singer of Dixie Chick to get punished because she spoke up against Bush when half of this country felt the same but didn't have the guts to speak up. So shouldn't we give support to Dixie Chicks by at least buying their single "I'm Not Ready to Make Nice"?
2006-12-10 09:29:07 · 20 answers · asked by Believe me 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
They have every damn right to do so, it's just because Country music today is so pro bush that I have to admit it was career suicide on their part for that time sadly.
2006-12-10 09:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by truthofcontroversy 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You don't think it's fair.....well, consider who punished them Sparky. Their FANS punished them. They were ...pay attention...STUPID. They bit the hand that was feeding them and they didn't have the guts to do it here in the country they claim to love so much, the little fat one with the big mouth waited until they were in a venue that would love her preaching to the choir.
Think it's a coincidence that 3 years later they are back on all the talk shows whining again and telling everyone how brave they were? Could it have something to do with the release of their "documentary"?
First off, I don't care for that type of music. Secondly, I won't give my hard earned cash over to someone who is so obviously ignorant. The government did not punish them, their fans did. Do some thinking before making a statement that could make you look foolish man. The President was remarkably kind in his remarks about their opinions.
"A couple of weeks later, on March 10, 2003, during the run-up to the invasion of Iraq (which would take place on March 20), Natalie Maines (a native of Lubbock, Texas) said between songs during a concert at the Shepherd's Bush Empire theatre in London:
"Just so you know, we're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas."[2]
Once The Guardian's review of this concert was picked up by U.S. media, controversy erupted. [3] The remark sparked intense criticism from many Americans, on three grounds:
* Maines shouldn't be criticizing the nation's head of state while on foreign soil
* Maines shouldn't be criticizing the military's commander-in-chief while the country was on the verge of war
* From a business standpoint, Maines shouldn't be making political statements that would offend the Dixie Chicks' culturally conservative audience base"
Now, the remarks of the President:
"The Dixie Chicks are free to speak their mind. They can say what they want to say ... They shouldn't have their feelings hurt just because some people don't want to buy their records when they speak out ... Freedom is a two-way street ... I ... don't really care what the Dixie Chicks said. I want to do what I think is right for the American people, and if some singers or Hollywood stars feel like speaking out, that's fine. That's the great thing about America. It stands in stark contrast to Iraq ..."
Make up your own mind.
Now...who punished them?
2006-12-10 09:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by Rich B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What i stumbled on humorous bearing directly to the Dixie Chicks became into that, while there became into public reaction and it appeared as though their occupation may well be negatively affected, the whimpered out a "we are sorry!" yet then while public opinion swung greater against Bush in a while, they without notice have been given all fired up and got here out with the "we at the instant are not waiting to make superb and we will stand our floor." Oh please.... They turn-flopped like spineless cowards consistent with how they theory it would impression sales of their crappy CD's.
2016-10-18 02:05:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it goes to show that country music fans are some of the biggest rednecks in the world. most of them support the war, but don't support the Chick right of freedom of speech. a recent survey among the country music fans, 3 years after the "incident", showed that half of them are still not ready to listen to the Chicks and a good number said they never would. wow, so much for speaking your mind and the truth as you see it.
2006-12-10 11:41:06 · answer #4 · answered by truth seeker 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
She has every right in the world (at least in the US) to say what she wants. I may not agree w/koalatcomics says either, but he has the right to say what he believes as much as the next person.
Frankly, the true patriot expresses herself when she believes her country and its leaders are in the wrong. Can you imagine what Europe could be now if the Germans had spoken up against Hitler?
2006-12-10 09:39:40 · answer #5 · answered by Taffy Saltwater 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look. I support their free speech. Just don't expect people, who like Bush to buy her records. Thats also has to do with the right of free expression. If she doesn't like it she shouldn't have made her audience mad.
2006-12-10 09:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by solitas777 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Celebrities need to stick to their talent, be it singing, acting or playing sports instead of using their platform to voice political nonsense.
2006-12-10 09:41:34 · answer #7 · answered by CAT 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I totally support them
2006-12-10 09:38:05 · answer #8 · answered by bar_b_c 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The terrorists have supported the Dixie Chicks the whole time.
Maybe the terrorists will buy their records.
2006-12-10 09:34:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋
It has nothing to do with what she said, It's about her right to say it (until Reps take that away.)
You didn't hear a single Liberal say anything about Toby Keith when he put out his anti-Arab song.
2006-12-10 19:00:12 · answer #10 · answered by bettysdad 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋