Chatter

By Jim Osterman

May 22, 2006 03:26 PM | Link to this

I’ve never seen a performer some bent on alienating her audience.

By rlm

May 22, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this

As far as I am concern, if they would like to express themselves why not. Everyone else does. So it’s the president. If they were saying that there is no God and they would not serve God how would people react to that. You do not have to agree with them, however that’s how they feel. I’m not at all upset with them about that. rlm

By Captain Tom

May 22, 2006 03:39 PM | Link to this

Everyone is entitled to their opinion…but where exactly does the superior knowlege reside…in a brainless blonde, big chested bimbo or someone that as dedicated his life in service to Americans everywhere. If you do not agree with him that is fine, however voice your opinion at the ballot box and do not make statements that offer aide and comfort to the terrorist that will slit your throat while you sleep….or better yet..maybe we could give them your address…As far as I am concerned I hope they hold a concert and no one shows up…we can vote with our ticket money.

By Toby

May 22, 2006 03:39 PM | Link to this

They have a right to say it and we have a right not to listen to it. Bizzy Ditches!

By Marcy Overman

May 22, 2006 03:42 PM | Link to this

Why can’t they just sing and then shut-up

By Miss T

May 22, 2006 03:42 PM | Link to this

After their first comments, I began a huge supporter of the Dixie Chicks. My love for them grows stronger with each comments.

By RLW

May 22, 2006 03:44 PM | Link to this

It really isn’t about the comments they made about the president. Everyone has their own opinions. It is the comments they have made about country music. That is where they got their start and now they act to high and mighty. They will never be as popular in the pop community as they were in the country community. Unfortunately they will never be welcome back into the country community. They are pretty much all washed up. All three just need to keep having babies and stay home.

By tired of the rhetoric

May 22, 2006 03:46 PM | Link to this

I dont care what the chicks do…in the future! I have no respect for them as entertainers or as individuals…and certainly dont care what they think, either of country fans or otherwise. I am tired of the entertainers who decide they want to become politicians and abuse their stage time provided by ticket buyers. They were wonderful entertainers but I am over them! I WILL NOT buy any albums of the chicks.

By Shannon

May 22, 2006 03:51 PM | Link to this

I will buy a ticket to the Dixie Chicks concert solely to show my support for freedom of speech. I absolutely love the fact that they remain unapologetic for having the courage to speak out against this horrible and unnecessary war. If you look at any poll, it appears that the overwhelming majority of Americans now AGREE with the Dixie Chicks in regards to their opinion of “W”. Dixie Chicks rock!

By singlemom

May 22, 2006 03:53 PM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks can kiss my grits!!!!!! Can’t stand them, never could.

By Ree

May 22, 2006 03:58 PM | Link to this

Many people love music, movies and other entertainment and view it as a past time to get away from all the real drama in life. So just entertain me and keep your opinions to yourself, or say them among friends and family…you know say it to someone who cares what you are saying.

By cg

May 22, 2006 03:59 PM | Link to this

Good for her, the whole group… if you have seen their interviews they straight up tell the truth, Bush is doing a bad job! period. The group is for entertainment purposes but just like a lot of celebs and singers they voice their political opinions and the country music fans dont like it, well guess what? too bad, I went and bought the cd after I saw an interview last week and I hate country music, the song is the number one download, who cares if the stations play them, someone likes it. And as far as the blonde bimbo comment, get a life, the women are successful not because they are blonde but because they are talented, “superior knowledge” whatever, Bush is got you worrying about going to sleep at night, love that positve flow he’s putting out into the world. Id rather listen to the group sing then Bush stuttering and tripping over his lies.

By Suz

May 22, 2006 04:00 PM | Link to this

I admire the Chicks for not backing down. The fact that they are being blacklisted is what should be condemned. If you don’t like their music, that’s fine. But to judge them based upon their political views or their views on the current state of country music smells like McCarthyism to me.

By NcogNe2

May 22, 2006 04:00 PM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks bashed our President on FOREIGN soil. For me personally, it would be different if Natalie made those comments here. While I wouldn’t have agreed with her, I would have respected her opinion

By uga4ever

May 22, 2006 04:02 PM | Link to this

Shannon- anyone who thinks that the “polls” are accurate and objective is completely blind. That is like saying the media that covers the war is accurate and objective. The media never covers the good things that our efforts overseas are accomplishing. If you want to look at a poll- look at the one given to our troops. The question asked upon them- “Who is, in your opinion, our number enemy?” 79% claims the “American Media” I agree with that. The only coverage that I ever see… is all of the bad things concerning this war. Say what you want about our President, but you better respect and support our troops that are fighting for your “freedoms” that you enjoy.

By Hate the Chicks!

May 22, 2006 04:05 PM | Link to this

Suz, Country music stations aren’t playing their music because a majority of the fans don’t want to hear it. According to you it is OK for them to say whatever they want but not OK for country music fans to voice their opinions….you are such a hypocrit!

By tony

May 22, 2006 04:09 PM | Link to this

The “Chicks” expressed themselves as did the country music listeners, which by the way are probably the most conservative group of people in the USA. Madonna gets away with because her audience is mostly liberal.

By suzie

May 22, 2006 04:10 PM | Link to this

What is the big deal? It is not the first time a muscial artist has spoken out against the government or promoted a social cause. They are yet to dip into the offensive realms of Madonna or Sinead O’Connor. Niether of those darlings were boycotted or treated as unfairly by the radio media. Lighten up folks… Ya hear?

By Eric

May 22, 2006 04:11 PM | Link to this

Good for them for not backing down against a bunch of Country right or wrong (and it is NEVER wrong according to them), bumpkin, uneducated, who cares about the Constitution rednecks.

As for the media being the enemy, you better look at your own government… as they shut down liberty after liberty… we become no better than those we claim to be fighting against.

I trust those women in the Dixie Chicks a HELL of a lot more than I trust any Republican or Democrat who lied to get in office and lies to stay there.

By Shannon

May 22, 2006 04:14 PM | Link to this

uga4ever-my nephew is currently serving in Iraq, so I really don’t need a lecture from you about who or what I should respect. He would completely support my opinion and my right to express it. And I am not blind—-I’m completely aware that polls are not 100% accurate. However, it would take an error rate of, oh, 25-30 percent for the current polls to be wrong about Americans’ assessment of “W“‘s performance. And, quite frankly, if 75% of our troops think “the media” is their number one enemy, WHICH I DOUBT, that might explain alot about why things aren’t going so great over there.

By Anne

May 22, 2006 04:16 PM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks like to pretend that their right to Freedom of Speech was infringed upon, which is completely incorrect. They made a statement that alienated their entire fan base (and as 95% of American entertainers are loudly anti-Bush, it wasn’t a unique comment anyway), and their fans in turn abandoned them. Freedom of speech is not without consequence. If they want to bash the president, more power to them, but it’s positively childish to turn on the fans who made them wealthy and famous, and say, “we didn’t want you anyway.”

The Dixie Chicks are entirely irrelevant, and repeating the same comment they made 3 years ago does not make them “radical” or “controversial” - It simply makes them incapable of scoring another Top 10 Hit.

By Anne

May 22, 2006 04:23 PM | Link to this

First off, they are not washed up, wishful thinking on the part of some of you cousin dating in the trailer park types of country music fans. They are still HUGE in some parts of the country, the parts where the kids do not make the lowest SAT scores and evolution has actually taken place. I love C&W music and I love the Chicks as well. Lots of men are just jealous because these three girls landed the most lucrative record deal in history, they sold tens of millions of records and packed stadiums (with people who actually went to college) as fans and won all the major awards. This CD will sell huge, their tour will be sucessful; not all C&W fans are the types some on this blog apparently are. Keep buying your hypocritical Toby Keith cd’s, who by the way has come against the war on many occassions yet has made millions of dollars belting out his pro-war songs to the uneducated huddled masses, much like some of you all. You idiots don’t know the true meaning of freedom of speech and for the sake of God, look at Bush in the polls, one point lower than Nixon ever was. I rest my case, I could get my point across to a bag of rocks quicker than I could to some of you. Yee-haw.

By Shannon

May 22, 2006 04:23 PM | Link to this

Yes, Anne, they’re totally irrelevant. That’s why you took the time out of your day to post an entry on this blog.

Betcha anything the DC’s new album debuts in the top 3 on the Billboard charts!

By Becky

May 22, 2006 04:26 PM | Link to this

I am a former Dixie Chicks fan, but the “chicks” don’t seem to realize that we don’t need them, they need us. They’ve just gotten too arrogant and nasty. I’m definitely not ready to make nice

By emily

May 22, 2006 04:30 PM | Link to this

i just listened to their album on line at msn. i like it a lot. we must dont remember the songs of the 60s and 70s all laced w/anti-war , anti-establishment messages. so what is the big deal? i guess the truth hurts. everyone wants to be so politically correct and pro-everything. i say speak the truth even when it hurts! i prefer socially conscious lyrics versus bump and grind, sex me up and shoot ‘em up songs anyday!

By melva

May 22, 2006 04:35 PM | Link to this

I use to be a fan. But the day she stepped on foreign sole and spoke of our President and country they way she did, NO MORE. Whether it is right or wrong about the war in Iraq and Afganstan we have to support our troops. And they are against that with their remarks about Toby Keith song.Music fans everywhere in country music made a choice to not support them anylonger. And look what is going on now because Natalie still cant keep her mouth shut. Does she think that people that listen to country music only listen to country music? Well, I don’t and like me and others in both the rock and country catagories have made a decision. Their songs came and went. Message….Loud and clear.

By ml

May 22, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this

good for them. i hate country music, but i admire anyone who speaks out about this shameful government.

those of you who are so quick to jump to the chopping block against these ladies ought to be ashamed just for being a big ol’ herd of sheep.

Captain Tom: please explain how these comments aid terrorists? you’re not a govt marketing director, are you?

oh, one last thing: PLEASE give my address out to however many terrorists you claim to know….just by disagreeing here, surely i’m in for a throat-slitting in my sleep? thx.

By uga4ever

May 22, 2006 04:39 PM | Link to this

Thank you Anne for your class”less” act of name-calling and stereotypes. You have shown your true colors. You might want to join Martha Burk and her drive to bash men. It seems all the liberals can do is come on here and “name call” and bash other people. They never seem to have a point and fail utterly to try and make a point. If you want to make a point, do it with class and actually make a valid point. People wonder why the liberals can never win an election.

By Gerald D. Hodge, Jr.

May 22, 2006 04:44 PM | Link to this

They need to remove the word DIXIE from their name. It does not represent the region or the Patriotism or Fidelity it has always come to represent.

As far as the previous comment about the brainless blonde and big chested bimbo from a previous entry… yeah, blonde from a bottle maybe, big chested bimbo… I think she lacks at least two cup sizes to qualify for that distinction.

By Katie

May 22, 2006 04:50 PM | Link to this

Anne, in what part of the country are the Dixie Chicks “huge”? They have completely lost their fan base and they will be hard pressed to build one up in the non-country market. Thanks for playing though!

By seippud

May 22, 2006 04:50 PM | Link to this

Better the world think you a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

By Anne

May 22, 2006 04:53 PM | Link to this

uga4ever….whats wrong sweetheart, coundn’t get into a good college? I live because here necause my physcian husband had to take a job here, however, just as soon as his internship is up….we’re back to civilization. Also, calling me a liberal puts a big smile on my face. Now, you run along, don’t lose your job because of a blog, a cooks job at the Waffle House is not always easy to find.

By Wookin' Pnub

May 22, 2006 04:53 PM | Link to this

There are a lot of broad generalizations on this blog about C&W fans.

By I'mNotaSheep

May 22, 2006 05:01 PM | Link to this

I’ve never bought one before, but I’ll be there on Tuesday to buy their new CD. These ladies are very talented musicians and I do enjoy their muscial productions. While I do happen to agree with their shame that the top representative of our country and the free world is from their state of Texas, what is most shameful is that anyone who disagrees with him is somehow unpatriotic and doesn’t support our armed forces. He should agree to disagree rather than throw rocks and run and hide. What a wussie!
And I wonder who Captain Tom was referring to as someone who had dedicated his life in service to Americans - certainly he couldn’t mean the greedy, draft-dodging, drunken, druggie, AWOL pilot whose current residence is Pennsylvania Avenue! Judge the Dixie Chicks on their talent, not on being pressured into a vision of evil because they express their opinions as is their democratic right under our U.S. Constitution.

By uga4ever

May 22, 2006 05:03 PM | Link to this

Thank you for proving my point Anne. I pity the fool who married you. Before you start being critical of someone’s education… you might want to start with yourself. You must have skipped English class in school.

By Donna Nichols

May 22, 2006 05:05 PM | Link to this

I feel that one of our main problems today is lack of respect. The office of President and Comander in Chief is the highest office one can hold. While you may or may not agree with the decisions made, we must realize they are made with information we are not privey to, and made with what President Bush feels if best. I believe he desevres our repest. Slandering by a Country Singer with no efforts on her part to better this country, makes me ill. Stand up for the policies you believe in but, honor the office held. Simply becouse it is the polite, well-mannered and American thing to do. Simply a Patriot of America

By Tracy

May 22, 2006 05:13 PM | Link to this

They make me SICK! I wish they would just disppear.

By Southern girl through and through

May 22, 2006 05:13 PM | Link to this

I have been listening to the Dixie Chicks for almost a decade now, through high school, college and now work. I am proud of how they have redeemed the word Dixie and continue to do so. I’m proud to be from Dixie land again!

By Jennifer

May 22, 2006 05:14 PM | Link to this

Good for them! It’s about time more people stood up and let Bush know how they feel even if it means speaking against what he says.

I guess they are getting a taste of what most country music lovers are like, though, huh. Toby Keith apparently isn’t a man without his truck because it makes him appear strong and tough. Yeah, right.

And, to those of you who aren’t familiar with Anne: She finds her way into most blogs and always has something silly to say. I suspect she is a very bored housewife with nothing better to do. The fact she usually talks about her, “Physician husband” would lead me to believe she has insecurities that cause her to constantly talk about it so we don’t think little of her person. Well, too late for that! LOL Although I am interested to know where she lives because she always refers to, “going back to civilization” as soon as his internship is up. I’d be mad, too, if I were stuck out in BFE.

By manny

May 22, 2006 05:15 PM | Link to this

Shannon appears to be making a bid to become a new member of the Dixie Twits. Her view of if is almost as retarded as the twits.

By luna

May 22, 2006 05:17 PM | Link to this

UGA-forever: uh-we ARE making points. You’re failing to understand them.

I don’t know any of their music.. I respected their first comment. Was disappointed when they backed down from it, and am glad they are standing behind it again. Bush is evil! Have the guts to stand up for what you believe-then don’t run home crying when someone does the same. Grow up.

By Jennifer

May 22, 2006 05:18 PM | Link to this

You have got to be kidding me if you think voicing my opinion against Bush is aiding the terrorists. You watch way too much non-news on television. The war wouldn’t go any smoother if everyone shut up, put their heads down, and pretended to agree with him.

By Tom

May 22, 2006 05:21 PM | Link to this

I rarely respond, but Anne you are so pretentiously arrogant that I had to.

I have a college degree, and a law degree. Top 15 undergrad school, top 25 law school. I assure you that I live in house bigger than that your “physician husband” provides you. So now that you can’t respond with your elitist tripe to put me down, let me say that I am a big country music fan, and former DC fan. For you to put people down on this list as you have, and then state they don’t know about freedom of speech is nonsensically humourous. The fact is that the Dixie Chicks have all the right in the world to express their views. They, in fact, did that. They weren’t arrested or prosecuted. They weren’t physically harmed in any way. Therefore, their freedom of speech was not, in any way, infringed upon. Then many C&W fans expressed their free speech, calling the DCs all sorts of names, choosing not to purchase their music. That, too, is an expression of free speech. If you do not understand that, they you do not understand the concept of free speech.

I would die defending the DC’s right to say what they want. But they, and their fans like you, should quit whining when others exercise those same rights.

Now, let’s see what cute little rejoinder you can come up with to somehow show your superiority to me and others on the list. Or, you could respond with logic, facts, and common sense. I am thinking that is not likely.

By Jamal

May 22, 2006 05:24 PM | Link to this

UGA- don’t listen to Anne. She “rambles” all the time on these. Usually about nothing in particular. She never makes a point. She lives in some dream world where she thinks her husband is a physician, and she wants to return to civilization. I wish she would hurry and return to her “civilization”, we would all be much better off.

By was a fan

May 22, 2006 05:24 PM | Link to this

I have always enjoyed listening to the Dixie Chick music because I think Natalie Mains has an awesome voice, however if it were my child who went to another country and said that I would be ashamed of him. I have no respect for Natalie Mains simply because I feel celebrity comes with a certain responsibility not to do things like bad mouth your president or your country when you are in another country. I might have had a bit more respect for her if she had the guts to get up on a stage in Texas and say the same thing. As for Anne, I think Atlanta will be a better place when you go back to “civilization” where perhaps they have spell check.

By 901-597-7051

May 22, 2006 05:28 PM | Link to this

The chicks should grow up and get a real life1

By Fran

May 22, 2006 05:33 PM | Link to this

LOVE THEM!! ALWAYS HAVE, ALWAYS WILL. They’re fun chicks with loads of talent and courage.

By Miss Ellaneous

May 22, 2006 05:36 PM | Link to this

DC’s: I’m not ready to make nice with you either. Freedom of speech or not, I don’t have to support you financially or listen to your “woe is me” crap if I don’t want to. On another note, listen to Gretchen Wilson’s “Politically Uncorrect.” Best song on the radio now… that’s the way to exercise your freedom of speech in song!

By Darlene

May 22, 2006 05:36 PM | Link to this

It is not what the Dixie Chicks said, it is their attitude. Some how they have gotten the idea that they actually have some intelligence and that people are interested in what they have to say! They are bunch of brainless entertainers who think that what they say and do is of some importance. The only importance is to them - not to the rest of us. They have insulted our country - not just the president. Now they are insulting the country music fans and some of the best country music entertainers. Please Dixie Chicks - stay in L.A. or stay in England when you go there. Since America is such a miserable place to be because we have the gall to elect President Bush, why don’t you and your families hit the road and stay overseas. You can say what you want - but guess what - we can choose what we want to listen to and what we want to spend our money own. Don’t think it will be on you stupid idiots. I say FUDC!

By loud2all

May 22, 2006 05:36 PM | Link to this

I have already pre-ordered my cd’s, and will be the first one in line at their concerts, I LOVE those girls, and I’m a fan 4-EVER!

By CapCurt

May 22, 2006 05:37 PM | Link to this

I start by stating that I did not agree with the invasion of Iraq. I must also however state that I do not believe that this president would start a war over oil. The frustration on both sides is understandable, but we loose to the terrorist when we fight each other over point of view. We become less American when we censor a differing view. That is what I believe happened when the DC songs were not played. That is what is happening on this blog when the comments get too personal. We are one America. I support the Dixie chicks for stating their views. I also support my commander in chief. I can respect both because we are one America at the end of the day.

By Sue D Nym

May 22, 2006 05:37 PM | Link to this

“You don’t air your laundry in front of the neighbors.” a Dixie Chick should know this southern maxim.

Anne, your “physican husband, the intern” makes under $35k a year. If you are still around when he gets “new money” in a couple of years, spend some on etiquette lessons.

By Kyle

May 22, 2006 05:40 PM | Link to this

I love their voices and harmony and music! I plan on getting their new cd on tuesday!

By lunakat

May 22, 2006 05:46 PM | Link to this

This blog isn’t about manners. Or about being from the south. What’s that got to do with anything?

By Rob

May 22, 2006 05:47 PM | Link to this

Just want to remind you liberal freaks again, we won the Presidential election again. We are in the majority and what we say pretty much goes. And yes we support our President and think he is doing one heck of a job. And the best part is , we really dont care what people like the pixy sticks or hollywood dreamers think anyway. We will continue to keep this country strong and fight the terrorists in there countries instead of waiting for them to come over here , like most of you pacifist lefty freaks would have us do

By DownwithBush!!!

May 22, 2006 05:49 PM | Link to this

Down with Bush!!! Down with Bush!!! Down with Bush!!!! Down with Bush!!!

By Ty

May 22, 2006 05:50 PM | Link to this

judging by the posts- there will be at least 10 people to buy their album. To the people who said it would open in the top 3…you are living in Anne’s “dream world” They will be lucky to crack the top 15

By luna

May 22, 2006 05:55 PM | Link to this

Hey-why don’t you trace over the borders with dark black sharpee pen?

Does “quality” of life mean anything?

Why don’t you just lock yourself in a room where nothing can harm you?

Scarey.

Get out more. Travel. Learn how other cultures live. Don’t be such a fraidy cat!

You so FUNNY!

By Ty

May 22, 2006 06:03 PM | Link to this

Luna- is that short for lunatic? judging by your comments, I would say so.

By Lisa B

May 22, 2006 06:08 PM | Link to this

I really like these girls. They are the best.

By Michael T

May 22, 2006 06:10 PM | Link to this

Judging by the majority of comments from Country afficiondo’s Natalies comments are right on. I can’t stand country music but I and many non-country fans will be buying this CD. Most of you are reinforcing the stereotype of Country Music listeners, as Redneck, intolerant, racist, and flat out ignorant.

By lunakat

May 22, 2006 06:12 PM | Link to this

OH you are SOOO funny! Luna tic. OH, I get it. I’ve never thought of that before!

No, it’s my “hiking name”. I only use it when I long distance backpack, or go to goofy blogs to post statements that make people like you get all huffy. So get off your huffy bike and go take a real hike. Must be all that Atl traffic! Lighten up! No-don’t, you’re making laugh!

By luna

May 22, 2006 06:15 PM | Link to this

Why, thank you Lisa B. How thoughtful of you!

By Terry

May 22, 2006 06:16 PM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks have learned a hard lesson about alienating your audience — whether they want to admit it or not. They will never regain their popularity (this is just a temporary spike because of the controversy). Too bad, they were good. But, they made their bed…

By luna

May 22, 2006 06:24 PM | Link to this

you wish

By Rob

May 22, 2006 06:34 PM | Link to this

So Looney you hike for a living . You must be the first urban outdoorsman with a computer.

By luna

May 22, 2006 06:38 PM | Link to this

Hmmm, did I say that?

By Tammy

May 22, 2006 06:41 PM | Link to this

Lets just put it this way, I won their CD off the radio AND I am buying a copy, just to support them, been a fan since 1998 and will remain a fan forever!

TorontoChick

By Laf

May 22, 2006 06:42 PM | Link to this

 I am so proud of the Dixie Chicks. They

have the guts to stand up for what is right. How long is it going to take you guys to figure out that George Bush has told us a pack of lies and has gotten this country involved in an illegal war. How many rich national politicans have children fighting in this war. Very few. Your children are the one carrying this burden. An you are stilling paying out of your b—- for oil. Its times to listen to the Chicks. I just purchased by first Dixie Chick CD last night over Amazon.Com

By TorontoChick

May 22, 2006 06:48 PM | Link to this

Get over the politics people, and focus on their talents - - Some people over there in the US are SO pigheaded. Canada would NEVER treat their artists like this, Y’ALL (as you say it) should be ashamed! Go Chicks Go..Keep rockin’ and when this CD goes Platinum, we’ll see who’s laughing…all the way to the bank! CANADA LOVES THE CHICKS AND WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT THEM!!!!!!!!!

By Rob

May 22, 2006 06:51 PM | Link to this

Hey hemp head the vietnam war is over. Come up with something original

By Rob

May 22, 2006 06:55 PM | Link to this

Do canadians have artists ?

By luna

May 22, 2006 06:58 PM | Link to this

Hemp R-O-C-K-S!

By luna

May 22, 2006 07:03 PM | Link to this

Canada R-O-C-K-S!

Sorry world…I voted Green!

By Miss Ellaneous

May 22, 2006 07:08 PM | Link to this

Chicks: Do the South a favor and drop the Dixie from your band’s name!!

By Rob

May 22, 2006 07:17 PM | Link to this

Does not suprise me in the least. Bet you have Phil Donahue on your wall.

By Markus

May 22, 2006 07:18 PM | Link to this

The poor, poor Dixie B!tches. They continue to further alienate themselves with comments like “I’d rather have a smaller, cooler fan base than to have our CD in a 5-disc changer with Reba McEntire and Toby Keith.” Fine you witches… you’ll sleep in the bed you made. And further, exactly WHEN did freak Hollywood and weird musicians decide they have a podium to espouse their political views anyway? Most of these people are uneducated and couldn’t hold a REAL day job if their lives depended on it. What’s Natalie Maine’s “real world” experience? Being a Waffle House waitress. Oh sure, like we should listen to someone that barely finished high school. Liberalism truly IS a mental disorder.

By Jim

May 22, 2006 07:26 PM | Link to this

I put the Dixie Chicks right up there with Jane Fonda. I won’t buy anything with her name attached to it and neither will I buy anything by the Dixie Chicks. If they don’t like the way this country is run then move to some other country. Maybe Iran or Iraq, I’m sure that they would be welcome.

By luna

May 22, 2006 07:35 PM | Link to this

If only you could put that passion into boycotting Walmart…

By Sylvia

May 22, 2006 07:46 PM | Link to this

My hat’s off to the Chicks….they have the guts to say what many artists are afraid to say for fear of being boycotted….you go girls!!!!

By Markus

May 22, 2006 07:49 PM | Link to this

Oh, and while we’re on the topic of “Dixie” here’s the million dollar question: would the liberals and the vast left-wing mainstream media be so tolerant of the phrase “Dixie” in a right-winger country star like Toby Keith? “Dixie Dude”… lol. I’m sure all hell would have broken loose and racism and slavery would have been brought up by Al Sharptongue and Jesse Jackboot. Jim: don’t forget they’d be welcome in Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and definitely in Venezuela.. you know, the nation where Jimmy “Mr. 21% interest rates & 8% unemployment & 12% inflation” Carter visits from time to time. Liberals are a riot.

By Donna

May 22, 2006 07:55 PM | Link to this

I used to be a fan of the Dixie Chicks. Where do some of you get off calling country listeners rednecks? If you’ll remember, the Dixie Chicks have a song called “Goodbye Earl”. You can’t get much more rednecked than that song. Don’t crticize the listeners without criticizing ALL of the country entertainers as well. Martie McGuire of the Dixie Chicks even attacked Reba McEntire. I don’t recall Reba ever saying anything about the Dixie Chicks!!! They are way out of line commenting on people who have had nothing at all to do with their feuds. As for Bush, yes, his approval ratings may be low. Some people expect a miracle worker. Never in American history, has a president had to face all of the problems Bush has had to face while in office. He’s doing what he feels is best for the safety and security of this country. It’s not like he had a manual to go by. And, as someone referred to him as the the greedy, draft-dodging, drunken, druggie, AWOL pilot whose current residence is Pennsylvania Avenue! I seem to recall a lying, BJ loving, non-inhaling pot-smoker, who went to Oxford in England to avoid the draft, ATTORNEY (we all know how honest they are) that resided at Pennsylvania Avenue for a while. Let’s be fair when slinging insults!!!

By Todd Jones

May 22, 2006 08:02 PM | Link to this

The dixie chicks are complete Bimbo’s. They need to shut their mouths and just sing. Do they really think I give a s** what they politically think? I will never buyt another album from these talentless bimbos….Dixie Hoes are more like it!!!

By luna

May 22, 2006 08:04 PM | Link to this

Left wing maintstream? Now I’m really laughing.

BJ-oh, that’s SOOO bad! Your pastor is probably doing it right now!

By Wesley

May 22, 2006 08:07 PM | Link to this

I wouldn’t pea on the “Chicks” if they were on fire……Go to hell Natalie and take the 2 sisters wit ‘cha

By Wesley

May 22, 2006 08:08 PM | Link to this

I wouldnt pea on the “Chicks” if they were on fire….Go to hell Natalie and take the 2 sista’s wit ‘cha !!!!

By Wesley

May 22, 2006 08:09 PM | Link to this

I wouldnt p*ss on the “Chicks” if they were on fire….Go to hell Natalie and take the 2 sista’s wit ‘cha !!!!

By james allen

May 22, 2006 08:11 PM | Link to this

People need to just grow up..too bad if somebody did’nt like what they said and as we all know the truth hurts..its also too bad they cant get fired for telling the truth..if Bono(U2) made those statements..humm

By Markus

May 22, 2006 08:11 PM | Link to this

loon luna:

Yeah, LEFT WING MAINSTREAM MEDIA. If the current economic indicators of everything from unemployment to homes sales to durable goods sales happened under a Democrat like, say, John “I voted for the war before I voted against it” Kerry, we’d be seeing it daily on the front page of the New York Slimes, the Washington comPost, and of course being the first story nightly on CB.S. But of course we wouldn’t have had TAX CUTS under Mr. Socialist, so that’s a moot point.

By Wesley

May 22, 2006 08:12 PM | Link to this

I wouldnt “p” on the “Chicks” if they were on fire….Go to H*LL Natalie and take the 2 sista’s wit ‘cha !!!!

By luna

May 22, 2006 08:13 PM | Link to this

It takes Leslie 3 tries. Yeah, we getcha Les! Take it easy!

By Donna

May 22, 2006 08:16 PM | Link to this

No, my pastor isn’t doing it right now. He’s waiting on YOU!

By Bob in Decatur

May 22, 2006 08:17 PM | Link to this

I was willing to let past harsh words fade, yet Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks has decided to, yet again, alienate even more of the citizens of the United States and perhaps confuse people of other countries that listen to American Country & Western music. Disrepect the President and you disrespect the entire USA. What did Reba McEntire, Toby Keith and the fans that listen to them do to Natalie & the Dixie Chicks? Enough is enough, I am asking that all Georgians write and call the Philips Arena, to insist that the Dixie Chicks do not perform here. Sorry Natalie, but I don’t want to be your peculiar nasty version of “cool”. BTW, when you bash the President in a public forum, you become political, musician or not. Wakeup!

By Scott

May 22, 2006 08:19 PM | Link to this

So according to some on here, when the Dixie Chicks state that they are embarrassed by the president, it’s free speech and should be lauded, yet when I or someone else voices the opinion that we are embarrassed by the Dixie Chicks, we are closeminded McCarthyists or illiterate bumpkins?? That’s SOME logic there..LOL. I support the right of Maines to say whatever the hell she wants, just as I support the rights of others to agree or disagree with her. Some apparently only like free speech when they agree with it I guess. Maines needs to grow up: life is made up of actions and consequences, if Natalie wants to voice her opinion in a public forum as is her right, then she shouldn’t whine when she doesn’t like the consequences that occur. Though i don’t agree with her beliefs, I’d have a lot more respect for her if she didn’t whine so much about the reactions she’s getting. Now I’ll sit back and be called an illiterate redneck for voicing my opinion since it doesn’t agree with some of the “free speech” advocates…lol.

By loon luna

May 22, 2006 08:20 PM | Link to this

What, Air America, NPR, Democracy Now & PBS? Like you EVER listen to those. Why don’t you get some more “Amy news” into your day? What do you listen to, CNN?

I didn’t vote either party. I’m Green.

By loon luna

May 22, 2006 08:23 PM | Link to this

Wow, Donna! That’s so clever!

By TorontoChick

May 22, 2006 08:25 PM | Link to this

To Wesley and Rob—-Americans right? You both have to be, I’m glad you guys are at war, you started it, now finish it, (but in the meantime, is it worth losing more US casualties?)The United States is so political, and for the person who said that Canada has artists>? Sure we have lots, but our passion is hockey which we have proved time and time again——

And for you Dixie Chick bashers, post something here next week when their CD is # 1 on the charts - - One more day until we are “Taking the Long Way”! 2003—“The year we found out that 3 Chicks had more balls than the entire Country Music industry.” peace out! ;)

By luna

May 22, 2006 08:30 PM | Link to this

I think we should vote for Bob in Decatur!

By Dan

May 22, 2006 08:40 PM | Link to this

Toronto Chick Here is a News Flash It may not be official, but Canada is simply the 51st (maybe even the 52nd I think Puerto Rico has as much Global influence) 90% of Canadas economy is dependent on the US Regardless of your political affiliation US politics has FAR more influence on your life than Canadian politics That is simply a fact no boasting no opinion just the way it is Deal with it

By Markus

May 22, 2006 08:43 PM | Link to this

@loon luna:

“What, Air America, NPR, Democracy Now & PBS? Like you EVER listen to those.”

You’ve got a good start. And yes, I DO listen to the flailing Air America and NPR and watch PBS. My favorite NPR theme: “All Things Considered.” Yeah.. like Conservative values, Republican values, family values, Capitalist values, blah blah blah. That program on NPR should be called “Almost All Things Considered.”

Oh, and if you think the B!tches will have a #1 record, I’ve got an igloo to sell you in New Mexico, idiot liberal.

By Carol in TN

May 22, 2006 08:45 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry to say that I don’t think I ever heard a Dixie Chick song until Natalie spoke those infamous words. At that point I felt like they were going to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous Bush supporters and I was right. I became interested in this ballsy group of women. I quickly gained an appreciation of the talent and intestinal fortitude they displayed. They are excellent role models to young women, mothers and any real American, and these three talented musicians are just so darn entertaining! Not only did I plan to purchase their new album, I already have; I preordered it and it has already arrived. Now I’m waiting to order my concert tickets. The album is brilliant. These women are honest and honorable. They only get better and better! Long live the Dixie Chicks!

By RW

May 22, 2006 08:56 PM | Link to this

I find it humorous that some people feel that they are so high and mighty that they can say or do anything they want without repercussions. OK, Lefties, this is where you call me stupid, ignorant, redneck, so forth and so on, because that seems to be your only reaction when someone disagrees with you. But then again, that’s only my opinion.

By TorontoChick

May 22, 2006 08:57 PM | Link to this

Okay, lets stick with the point at hand, the Dixie Chicks are amazing artists, and they are from the U.S. Before the “incident”, everyone loved them according to the album & concert sales. It should make them more “human” for saying such, shows us all that they are in fact “normal folk”. You all should be defending them for speaking out. Support their talents, their freedom of speech, and the fact that three Texas Chicks started something that will never be forgotten, leave them alone already and let them do what they do best, sing, play, and put on one hell of a show! (seen them 6 times, and anxiously awaiting the “Accidents and Accusations” Tour!)…

Please, listen to a few songs off their new CD, close your eyes and listen to “Lullaby”, you will fall in love, forget about the artist, listen to the voice!

Thank you! chicksrockchicksrule

By Mitch

May 22, 2006 09:04 PM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks new CD will do much better than most of you think. Their new single has been the most downloaded song on most services for several weeks.

The reason the Chicks are not played on most radio stations now is not that the majority does not want to hear them but as some radio stations have stated, the few that are most vocal. Just they way things have become so “politically correct” is because of the few that have voiced their opinions and stated they would not listen to them if they played the Chicks.

I will be anxious to see the Billboard charts next week to see where they stand. If you choose not to support the Chicks, that is your right. But do not keep others from right to support them if I wish.

By Scott

May 22, 2006 09:07 PM | Link to this

LOL, nice logic Carol. You defend the poor Dixie Chicks against “slings and arrows” as you put it, by throwing some around yourself. Talk about a hypocrite. I hate to tell ya, but the president and Natalie Maines are BOTH public figures, meaning that as much as she has the right to talk about Bush, myself and others have the right to talk about her. That’s how a REAL free society works, I’d imagine in YOUR free society, those “outrageous Bush supporters” would be silenced.

By Maria

May 22, 2006 09:07 PM | Link to this

To be honest I never listened to the Dixie Chicks music until the incident because I bought into the whole “they are the country version of the Spice Girls” comments that were going around. After Natalie made her comment I realized that there were brains behind the facade that was out there about them and as purely a show of support for their right to free speech I attended their concert in May of 03. I became a fans that night and have never looked back. Tomorrow morning I will be at the store right before work and pick up my copies of the CD and continue to support The Chicks as well as the troops.

By Carol

May 22, 2006 09:07 PM | Link to this

“B***”? My goodness, you people are very angry aren’t you? To paraphrase the lyrics of NRTMN; ‘How in the world can the words that Nat said send somebody so over the edge?’

I take it that only the slightest little breeze can send the likes of some folks right over the edge. Does it drive you crazy? Such a short distance, you may as well save gas and walk.

By RICH

May 22, 2006 09:08 PM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks are still the great group always have been! The problem with all the people against them are those people have no lives and that is entertainment for them. We can all say what we want to in this world, that’s FREEDOM OF SPEECH! I am glad Natalie said what she said. That is what makes her Unique. When all those fans trashed those cd’s and made their kids act like them that only makes the adults act like children. That is their weekend adventures, how childish! I do not think that they owe anybody an apology. People say much worse in this world. Sorry to all those people that do not like the chicks but the chicks are here to stay. I wouldn’t be to make nice either!!! Ha-ha.

By Shannon

May 22, 2006 09:13 PM | Link to this

Hey Manny—

That’s MR. Shannon to you….

I think the fact that you use the word “retard” to describe someone pretty says all we need to know about you.

By Bill451

May 22, 2006 09:14 PM | Link to this

I’m a Republican who supported the war. I also support the DC right to speak out and will be in line to purchase the new cd. The DC are musicians first and from what I heard of the new cd they don’t disappoint. The DC have made a few missteps along the way but the country audience and industry have shown themselves to be closed minded individuals who can not tolerate anyone who doesn’t follow blindly.

BTW - those of you bringing Reba’s name up as a point, Reba fired the first shot back in 2003 at the ACMs - she was pandering to her country audience for laughs at the expense of the DC. For some reason, that was ok. Shows how hypocritical many of you are.

By Scott

May 22, 2006 09:14 PM | Link to this

As far as the “illiterate, redneck, country bumpkin” stereotype that some keep bringing up on here(it’s always interesting when people defend one person or group by putting down another), I could probably come up with a not so flattering stereotype of my own for the average Dixie Chick fan based on the posts by apparent fans on this blog. It is amazing to me how the same people that feel sorry for the Dixie Chicks can in the same sentence unleash such vitriol against people that don’t agree with them. Oh well, such is the way of the hypocrite, and unfortunately most of them are too clueless to even know that they are one.

By Bill451

May 22, 2006 09:17 PM | Link to this

Scott, I think the bashers also fall under the hypocrite title but are too clueless to even know thaty they are one. I think it works both ways.

By Markus

May 22, 2006 09:18 PM | Link to this

@Toronto Chick:

You miss the point. In family and professional (that’s work to you liberals that have real jobs) relationships, there are three topics you never, EVER discuss: religion, politics, and money. Why? Because any of the said topics will most likely cause a firestorm. It’s too bad the bimbos didn’t learn that lesson. Of course, on the other hand, we can see how Hollywood ostricised the NRA guru Charlton Heston for HIS political and other stances.

What you idiot liberals are missing the POINT on (as usual) is that we do NOT want to hear their political (or other) personal viewpoints. It’s none of our damn business anymore than our political (or other) viewpoints is to their fan base. But leave it to liberals to get their pretty pinko panties in a wet wad when the majority of the fan base chooses to step up and challenge them.

As someone else said above, liberals are all for “free speech” until they hear something they don’t agree with.. more hypocritical than a Southern Baptist preacher nipping from a wine glass on Sunday.

By Elizabeth

May 22, 2006 09:22 PM | Link to this

I used to think the Dixie Chicks should stick to singing instead of broadcasting their warped views to anyone who would listen. But now, I think they should just shut up altogether. Who wants to hear anything musical or otherwise from these morons?

By Jamal

May 22, 2006 09:27 PM | Link to this

Very True and well stated Markus. To all you lefties… the truth hurts. Keep coming back with your redundant replies. Also, keep sending the John Kerry’s of the world to represent you. You will certainly keep the conservatives in office.

By carol

May 22, 2006 09:28 PM | Link to this

Feel sorry? LOL, how can anyone feel sorry for these talented multi-millionaire women. They have children, loving husbands and are phenomenal artists.

Before I knew very much about the Dixie Chicks’ talent, I felt pride that these three women were some of the very few who spoke up about Bush’s rush to an unnecessary war. I knew the atmosphere surrounding Bush’s post 9/11 world… and I cringed at the vitriol I knew they would be facing. Felt sorry? Maybe over the hatred and death threats, but otherwise… LOL, never!

By TorontoChick

May 22, 2006 09:31 PM | Link to this

Well Elizabeth, We will have to see how well the CD sells, cause god knows, they will be getting lots of publicity, YAY! Remember, their new single has been the most downloaded song on most services for several weeks. I wonder why? The Dixie Chicks are back and they are NOT READY TO MAKE NICE! ;)

By NavyMD

May 22, 2006 09:35 PM | Link to this

As an Iraq War Veteran, I’m proud of the Dixie Chicks for sticking to their principles. The flag waving of country music stations and their fans is generally disingenous while they are driving those giant trucks and SUVs.
As an aside: If you want to see a real glimpse of the sacrifice and heroism of American Soldiers, Marines and Guardsmen, watch HBO’s Baghdad ER.

By Greg

May 22, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this

How sad it is that the President of this blessed country, is disrespected in the eyes of the world. I asked a gentleman from Poland how America was viewed in his country; he said that the comments made by some of the American people, and the media about thier President was absolute disrespect. The decisions made by the President may not be popular to some, but his elected position deserves the respect of his fellow countrymen. I wonder where our country would be, if it were run by spinless Anti-war protesters. We enjoy our freedom today, because leaders like George W. Bush make the hard, but needed decision, to take action against those who would love to destroy this great nation. So, when people like the dixie chicks slam the President, and dishonor his office, America should ban all of their music. Please pray for all of our troops who are fighting today, so that we don’t have another 9/11. Instead of criticizing the President, let’s pray for him!!!

By Markus

May 22, 2006 10:01 PM | Link to this

@ NavyMD:

“As an Iraq War Veteran, I’m proud of the Dixie Chicks for sticking to their principles. The flag waving…” ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

You dumb@ss liberals give yourselves away at every opportunity, don’t you? If you served and then said “flag waving” in the same sentence, then you are either a typical lying liberal sack of sh!t or a pathetic traitor. Which is it, liberal?

By tony

May 22, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this

“To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” Theodore Roosevelt

By Cathy

May 22, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this

Natalie Maine made the following statement after she found out how much their careers were hurt by her remarks “As a concerned American citizen, I apologize to President Bush because my remark was disrespectful. I feel that whoever holds that office should be treated with the utmost respect. We are currently in Europe and witnessing a huge anti-American sentiment as a result of the perceived rush to war. While war may remain a viable option, as a mother, I just want to see every possible alternative exhausted before children and American soldiers’ lives are lost. I love my country. I am a proud American.” The stage is now place for politics she needs to entertain and if she wants to campain for someone do it!! A concert is not a political campaign.

By Steve

May 22, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

Everyone should have a choice of saying what they want, but they should also be aware of the consequences. The Dixie Chicks have been whining and complaining about stations ignoring them over this, but remember, the stations have all the right to express their own views and beliefs as well. The Dixie Chicks are not victims in this. One other thing, what the Chicks did was done to try to win over an audience and make themselves more popular while overseas in an anti-american environment. Sure, the viewpoint is fine, but the reason for why they did it should be appalling to everyone in America. Slandering our country and president just to win over a few extra fans is pathetic, so let’s not forget why they did it.

As for entertainers expressing their viewpoints, it is sad that so many people are willing to listen to them. Then again, the media has long feasted off the ability of the ignorants of society to read one line and run with it, which is why so many media outlets twist stories to their own beliefs. Why else do you think celebrities would be silly enough to threaten to leave the country and then not do it .. because they know they can easily sway individuals who do not really understand what is going on.

This is also why so many negative views are expressed about one party and not the other as any logical person in the United States can tell you which way the mass media leans politically. Anyone who takes the word of any entertainer or media source as the one and only truth deserves whatever they get in return.

The people of Atlanta should know all about this, as they have continually put corrupt, inept liberals in city government positions based solely on their skin color or political party. How many years in a row now have the people living inside the perimeter going to blame everyone living outside of it for all of their problems when they keep putting ineffective politicians in office? Maybe we should just count decades as it will be easier for liberals to count that high.

Vote how you see fit, and support who you want to support, but please do not do so without getting both sides of a story. You owe it to yourselves and your country.

As a person who helped handle 911 calls routed to Atlanta during the 9-11 attack on our country and citizens, I will never waver in my support for attacking any country that openly supports terrorists. If any of you had listened to those calls then your lives would have been forever changed. Instead, most of you sit back thinking it will never happen to you or a loved one. I hope for all of our sakes that it never does, but I don’t think any of you will TRUTHFULLY say you feel less secure now than you did in the first year after 9-11. And for that, I thank our government, and our troops, and anyone who speaks out against it.

By Laf

May 22, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

The Dixie Chicks is not letting money dictate their values.  While we have others that is letting Oil dictate their values.

If everybody had the values of the Dixie Chicks we would have a more peaceful world. Support World Peace. Support the Dixie Chicks.

By Robert

May 22, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

Hum, maybe I was born yesterday. But, I thought I lived in the United States of America, not the United States of (whatever dictator country you can think of). I thought the beauty of a demoncracy was to be able to think freely and the ability to express your thoughts. At least that was the case when President Clinton was in office. Where was the respect for the president then?

By Jay

May 22, 2006 10:25 PM | Link to this

You liberal panzies want to b*** and complain about everything. When it comes down to it, I would be very curious to see how many liberals would be willing to go fight for our freedoms. I know the percentage is very small, because the military is made up of an overwelming percentage of conservatives. These people are overseas fighting for your “freedoms” and you support turn around and support a group like the Dixie Chicks. Having served in the military, I wouldn’t p** on them if they were on fire. You liberals are so proud and protective of your freedoms, and I would really like to see how many of you loud-mouth panzies would be willing to die for them. God Bless America and God Bless our Commander in Chief!!!!!!!

By NavyMD

May 22, 2006 10:35 PM | Link to this

As an active duty Navy doctor who proudly takes care of wounded Marines and Soldiers (true heroes) everyday, I’ve earned the right to my opinion. What have you done lately to earn yours, Markus?

By Robert

May 22, 2006 10:37 PM | Link to this

You know, I love to reflect about current issues that are facing this great nation. A few lines above a fellow blogger reminded us that the republicans are in office and control this country, and he typed it with a sense of pride (AND THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT), but if I were in that party (by the way I am an independent) and the country was in the shape that it is in {gas prices through the roof—let’s not forget, American soldiers getting killed everyday, credit card debt at an all time high, divorce also at an all time high}, I don’t think that I would be so quick to point that fact out. Unless, I was very wealthy—which only one half of one percent of the population is.