Dixie Chick Stirs War Pot Again

[gulliver]

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/07/22/entertainment/main564495.shtml

(AP) Dixie Chicks' singer Natalie Maines, whose criticism of President Bush last spring led to boycotts of the group's music, said Friday that Americans were "misled" about the war in Iraq.

"I think people were misled, and I think people are fighting a war that they didn't know they were going to be fighting," Maines said in a broadcast interview. "And I think they were misled by people who should have been asking questions and weren't."

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[truthisfreedom]

1. at this point i think they've realized it's a powerful tactic to keep them

in the press. probably didn't hurt their sales after all. just drew a lot of attention and caused their real fans to rally in defense... any press is good press, as they say.

[prolesunited]

2. Umm...

What about the fact that everything they are saying is true?

[drewb]

22. Ain't that a bitch!!!!

Everything they said IS true!

Why the rest of the country can't see that continues to amaze me!

Is everyone that interested in what Michael Jackson does with ten year olds and which bimbo the bachelor is going to pick???

PLEASE AMERICA, WAKE UP! YOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS ARE DIEING FOR NO GOOD REASON!!!

I need a nap...

[goforit]

7. LOL!!!!.......These gals have a great conscience and courage!!!

They should run for office!!!

I remember seeing a large 5 story poster of them on a side of
a hotel in Nashville at their first incident against the war.

It was one of the largest posters I've ever seen.

They deserve the medal of honor in this great land of "democracy"

LOL!!!!

[0007]

14. The best word of mouth is having the freepers get all hot and bothered....

I can hear 'em now! What a bunch of sore heads.

[DinahMoeHum]

3. They just released a DVD of their concert tour from this year

called "Top of the World".

And I intend to buy it.

:kick:

[Blue Gardener]

8. And the CD too

Don't forget to buy the new Live CD alond with the DVD. Buy extra for Christmas presents! :hi:

[MasonJar]

4. Why should this be self-serving?

Obviously with Bush allegedly being from Texas, they probably know his ways better than most.

[MasonJar]

5. And just maybe

And just maybe they may swing some of those with the Confederate flags over to our side. The Dixie Chicks rock. Go, girls, go.

[54anickel]

6. I saw that interview. Was sad to see them so afraid to say what they

wanted. They would constantly hesitate and look at each other before speaking. Lots of "nervous" laughter. I was glad they spoke their mind, but you could tell they were fishing for just the right words to use.
I can understand their being worried about their careers, but if it was me, I'd say career be damned and just say what's on my mind. But, that's just me. Won't hold it against them.

[wabeewoman]

19. Not just their careers....

They've been physically threatened and there are some real psychos out there.

[54anickel]

24. Whoa, I didn't catch that part. Gives a whole new perspective on their

being hesitant to say much.

[littlejoe]

9. I have never been a fan,

I've never been a country music fan, but I am heartened that the Dixie Chicks speak with the courage (and it does take a lot these days) of their convictions. I will now and forever be a Chicks fan.

[calimary]

21. I second that. I don't like country music. But I proudly own CDs by

the Chicks. And I will buy more.

[Postman]

10. God I love the Dixie Chicks. I love Bluegrass music and these gals are #1

They were on the Today show this morning singing a song that went something like - what's wrong with saying what you feel in your heart - I took at as a slap back at Clear Channel and the hypocritical Bill of Rights thumpers who chastized them for speaking the truth. You go girls!

[Merlin]

11. This is one hell of a woman! And a great artist, too.

I was astonished when I bought their "Landslide" album and listened to the lyrics. They aren't quite Dylanesque, but they are cogent, meaningful, story lyrics laced with contemporary commentary.

These are some fine, courageous, talented young women.

[MoonAndSun]

12. I haven't had a chance to listen the the Landslide album,

but the title song "Landslide" was written by Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac. My daughter really likes the Chicks, she has all of their CD's.

[Lindacooks]

13. Go Chicks!

Love their music, love their philsophy. Long may they reign!

[Media_Lies_Daily]

15. Good! I hope they keep stirring the pot, and I hope that more...

...entertainers join them.

[kymar57]

16. Amen, Media

more...entertainers join them.:toast:

[Bragi]

17. I went to their concert...

last summer, and it was spectacular. One of the best I've ever attended. And I'm 146 years old.

- B

[jonoboy]

18. I bought their CDs because they spoke out

now I know how great they are..the freepers did me a favour.

[JanMichael]

20. They should have been a part of the "Tell Us The Truth" tour!

http://www.thenation.com/thebeat/index.mhtml?bid=1&pid=1069

"Mike Mills of REM, British folk rocker Billy Bragg, genre-bending singer-songwriter Steve Earle, rapper Boots Riley of The Coup and Lester Chambers of the Chambers Brothers" (And Tom Morello)

They ALL kicked Bushista ass!

[Lugnut]

23. Go Natalie!

Telling it like it is. That's more truth than we get from our so-called "media".

[aeon flux]

25. John Mellencamp

Another popular country/folk artist outspoken against the war.

[Manix]

26. Luv those chicks!!!!

My kind of women.