Dixie Chicks...They were "Just Kidding"

[off2disney]

I was just joking when I said I'd never buy another one of their CD's...N O T!

 

[Grog]

Something interesting....I was browsing the DC fan site message board a while ago (my first time there. This thread had me curious enough to see what people over there had to say). Some posters were complaining that anti-DC threads, that fell within the site guidelines of no personal attacks, no profanity, etc, were being deleted as soon as they popped up. In some cases before anyone could even reply. Seems a bit hypocritical to me. I guess "Freedom of Speech" only works one way as far as the Dixie Chumps are concerned.

 

[WillyJ]

Dixie Chicks Sales drop 52% while Maines "Prouder than Ever"


So I guess the topic of this thread saying the Dixie Chicks were saying there comments were just a joke was inaccurate?


You people really need to stop getting your info from Rush Linthead. .





And by the way. . why is it I've seen so much more anger aimed at fellow Americans who dare disagree with the military action in Iraq then Saddam and bin Laden put together? Just curious. .

 

[Jeff in BigD]

Originally posted by WillyJ
Dixie Chicks Sales drop 52% while Maines "Prouder than Ever"

So I guess the topic of this thread saying the Dixie Chicks were saying there comments were just a joke was inaccurate?

Your guess is incorrect.
Natalie Maines Says President Remark Was A 'Joke'

 

[AirForceRocks]

And by the way. . why is it I've seen so much more anger aimed at fellow Americans who dare disagree with the military action in Iraq then Saddam and bin Laden put together? Just curious. .

And by the way...why is it I've seen so much more anger aimed at fellow Americans that dare agree with the military action in Iraq than Saddam and bin Laden put together? Just curious...

 

[shortbun]

Still can't find fairly priced tickets to that concert. I AM
a fan of the DC. I'm a trained musician and appreciate
good music. They are way more than "country" btw, they crossover very easily to folk rock similar to early
Ronstadt and the Stone Ponys. They also have a
beautitul rerelease of an old Fleetwood Mac tune that
I have always loved and is now better than before.
James Taylor is and always will be one of my favorites-
he's recorded with them and did a for TV concert with
them because of their talent. Brokers do have tickets
for the Columbus concert BUT they want more than twice
the original sale price and 'say' this is one of the hottest
concerts since the Stones a few years ago. I say your
sources are wrong and that the Dixie Chicks are going to
benefit from all the attention in the long run.
As for your critiques of their music....ever heard the story
about "sour grapes?"
AFR- I'm not angry-you are; I'm afraid of the collective anger. It's
dangerous. I wish you could all find peace in your hearts.
"let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me..."

 

[Mermaid02]

I have little problem with what Maines SAID and more of a problem with WHERE she said it. If I'm po'd at my sister and I want to tell my Mom about it- that's one thing..... but to go down the street to the neighbors house and tell them is another.

 

[AirForceRocks]

AFR- I'm not angry-you are

Give me a break.

 

[Grog]

I have little problem with what Maines SAID and more of a problem with WHERE she said it.

Exactly! I think she should have had the guts to say it at one of their Texas concerts. Or were they maybe just a tad bit worried about getting booed offstage? It took a lot of "courage" to make that remark to a bunch of people in another country 5000 miles away.

 

[emmagata]

Originally posted by WillyJ
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And by the way. . why is it I've seen so much more anger aimed at fellow Americans who dare disagree with the military action in Iraq then Saddam and bin Laden put together? Just curious. . [/B]

I don't think it's because they disagree, it's HOW they disagree.

Maybe it's because there is a lot of anger (not just disagreement) coming from the anti-war (or should I say anti-Bush) side.

Maybe it's because law abiding citizens don't law the anti-war (or should I say anti-Bush) protesters illegally blocking traffic.

I saw a video clip of an anti-anti-war protester being verbally (you couldn't hear the words but you could see the words F U being mouthed out) attacked. All this guy was doing was walking around among the anti-war protesters with BIG American flag and a sandwich board sign on that said that he supported the troops. He also had a big smile on his face.

Maybe it's because the anti-war protesters were displaying signs like "We support our troops when they shoot their commanders".

Maybe it's because the anti-war protesters are violent.


How many video clips of pro-troop/ pro-war demonstrations did you see where protesters were arrested? Or the the riot police had to hose them back or use other riot controls on them?

Don't bother looking, you won't find any.

Now compare that to that to the number of times anti-war (or should I say anti-Bush) protesters were arrested or the riot police had to act to get them to become more "peaceful"?

Call me stupid, but I think that a normal person could get angry at those anti-war protesters.

 

[AllyandJack]

OK...so, now because I think their music is lousy it's "sour grapes"?? I never liked their music. I never liked them. Now, I think Maines is an immature coward. There is no sour grapes. I don't think she made any political statements, she made some childish comment akin to saying the President had cooties. If you like their music, great for you. But, don't belittle me because I don't happen to have the same taste in music. Some of my favorite artists have made stupid statements - lets be honest - most celebrities at one time or another have said something stupid. I just have little respect for someone who says something, sees the backlash, gives a half-hearted apology, then, when she realizes that nobody is buying the apology, goes back to another FOREIGN journalist to say she's "more prouder" of what she said, then comes back to the US to say it was a joke. At least Michael Moore is consistent and doesn't just say what he thinks the particular audience wants to hear at that moment.