Country music deserts George Bush

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

By Tim Shipman in Washington
Last Updated: 1:00am BST 23/09/2007

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Country music has thrived for years as the soundtrack to redneck America, supplying the Republican heartlands with a diet of knee-jerk jingoism that has included flag-waving anthems supporting the war on terror.

But as the US death toll rises in Iraq and public patience with the conflict — and with George W. Bush — diminishes, many anti-war songs are emerging from Nashville, Tennessee, home of the genre.

No one has moved further than Toby Keith and Darryl Worley, two of the biggest names in country music.

In 2002, Keith had a huge hit with Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue, which includes the lyric: "You'll be sorry that you messed with the US of A, 'cause we'll put a boot in your ass — it's the American Way."

Worley's Have You Forgotten in 2003 justified the Iraq invasion as a response to the September 11 attacks. The military liked it so much he was presented with a flag that had flown over the Pentagon.

Now Keith says he is a lifelong Democrat and has claimed he never supported the war, while Worley has had a hit with I Just Came Back from a War, about a soldier returning from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Tim McGraw — the biggest contemporary country star — has a hit single with If You're Reading This, about a dead soldier's last letter home, and the Dixie Chicks, boycotted in 2003 after lead singer Natalie Maines told an audience in London: "We're ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas," won five Grammy Awards this year.

The changing tone reflects a growing scepticism in heartlands that have disproportionately contributed the young soldiers who have been fighting and dying. Brian Hiatt, associate editor of Rolling Stone magazine, said: "Popular music is reflecting the culture, as it always does."

Keith's switch, however, has angered conservative country fans and anti-war activists alike. Jon Iwanski, a blogger in Chicago, said Keith had "damaged his credibility", while opponents of the war accused the singer of opportunism.

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[Spider]

By Tim Shipman in Washington
Last Updated: 1:00am BST 23/09/2007

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Country music has thrived for years as the soundtrack to redneck America, supplying the Republican heartlands with a diet of knee-jerk jingoism that has included flag-waving anthems supporting the war on terror.

But as the US death toll rises in Iraq and public patience with the conflict — and with George W. Bush — diminishes, many anti-war songs are emerging from Nashville, Tennessee, home of the genre.

No one has moved further than Toby Keith and Darryl Worley, two of the biggest names in country music.

In 2002, Keith had a huge hit with Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue, which includes the lyric: "You'll be sorry that you messed with the US of A, 'cause we'll put a boot in your ass — it's the American Way."

Worley's Have You Forgotten in 2003 justified the Iraq invasion as a response to the September 11 attacks. The military liked it so much he was presented with a flag that had flown over the Pentagon.

Now Keith says he is a lifelong Democrat and has claimed he never supported the war, while Worley has had a hit with I Just Came Back from a War, about a soldier returning from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Tim McGraw — the biggest contemporary country star — has a hit single with If You're Reading This, about a dead soldier's last letter home, and the Dixie Chicks, boycotted in 2003 after lead singer Natalie Maines told an audience in London: "We're ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas," won five Grammy Awards this year.

The changing tone reflects a growing scepticism in heartlands that have disproportionately contributed the young soldiers who have been fighting and dying. Brian Hiatt, associate editor of Rolling Stone magazine, said: "Popular music is reflecting the culture, as it always does."

Keith's switch, however, has angered conservative country fans and anti-war activists alike. Jon Iwanski, a blogger in Chicago, said Keith had "damaged his credibility", while opponents of the war accused the singer of opportunism.

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Toby Kieth made that claim way before 2004 election , in fact one of the reasons Kieth wasnt at the republican convention ....McGraw was a very outspoken critic during Katrina .... but you are right about country music turning .... I heard the Dixie Chicks song on local radio here in Casper yesterday ;D

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

Didn't Toby Keith later claim that he had never supported the war?

[Spider]

Didn't Toby Keith later claim that he had never supported the war?

something like that ....... what he claimed is he wont go against the war , in support of the troops , then claimed we cant change horses in mid stream , but he actively campaigned for a Oklahoma Democrat running for governor

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

something like that ....... what he claimed is he wont go against the war , in support of the troops , then claimed we cant change horses in mid stream , but he actively campaigned for a Oklahoma Democrat running for governor

Sounds like he should run for some political office or other - he's got a Rovian gift for semantic parsing. ;D

[Spider]

Sounds like he should run for some political office or other - he's got a Rovian gift for semantic parsing. ;D

dated Aug 28th 2004 ........
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Saturday, August 28, 2004
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NORM: Democrat Keith sticking with Bush






Toby Keith says his political views have been mislabeled.





Country superstar Toby Keith wears his patriotism on his sleeve but usually keeps his politics under his hat.

So when a nosy reporter asked him Friday whether he would be in New York next week for the Republican National Convention, Keith could have played it safe.

"You got the wrong guy," Keith said, inviting more discussion on the subject.

When I caught up to him after a news conference announcing his new theme restaurant at Harrah's Las Vegas, Keith cleared the air about some misconceptions.

Because of his running feud with the President Bush-whacking Dixie Chicks, Keith said he's been mislabeled. "All I ever hear is that I'm some right-wing nut," he said.

The fact of the matter is, he said, he's a registered Democrat, but "a very conservative Democrat. I'll always support our troops, wherever the war is."

Without further prodding, Keith, whose 19 No. 1 hits include "Beer For My Horses," made it clear who he was backing in the presidential horse race. "I don't think we should be switching our commander in chief in the middle of a war," he said.

Building on the patriotic messages in Keith's music, Harrah's announced the 17,000-square foot restaurant and entertainment venue, set to open next summer, will offer comped food and drinks to active military personnel.

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

...Keith said he's been mislabeled. "All I ever hear is that I'm some right-wing nut," he said.

The fact of the matter is, he said, he's a registered Democrat, but "a very conservative Democrat. I'll always support our troops, wherever the war is."


Heh! Ha!

His lyric sounds like more than just a simple expression of support for the troops:

"You'll be sorry that you messed with the US of A, 'cause we'll put a boot in your ass — it's the American Way."

[Bronco Bob]

Toby Kieth made that claim way before 2004 election , in fact one of the reasons Kieth wasnt at the republican convention ....McGraw was a very outspoken critic during Katrina .... but you are right about country music turning .... I heard the Dixie Chicks song on local radio here in Casper yesterday ;D

I was just about to ask if it wasn't time that the Dixie Chicks were given an apology.

[Garcia Bronco]

I was just about to ask if it wasn't time that the Dixie Chicks were given an apology.

They owe an apology, and they gave it too. They learned the "hardway" (if that's possible for multi-millionaires) that you don't bad mouth your own country on foreign soil in public.

[Bronco Bob]

They owe an apology, and they gave it too. They learned the "hardway" (if that's possible for multi-millionaires) that you don't bad mouth your own country on foreign soil in public.

No, what I am asking is if Country Music doesn't owe the Dixie Chicks
an apology now that the Dixie Chicks have been proven right?
If the radio stations had any decency, they would send money to
the Dixie Chicks to compensate them for lost royalties as a result
of not playing Dixie Chicks records on the air.

[Denver Crush]

Sweet, now if it would only desert the planet.

[Garcia Bronco]

No, what I am asking is if Country Music doesn't owe the Dixie Chicks
an apology now that the Dixie Chicks have been proven right?
If the radio stations had any decency, they would send money to
the Dixie Chicks to compensate them for lost royalties as a result
of not playing Dixie Chicks records on the air.

I disagree. Nobody owes anybody anything at this point. The dixie chicks apologized for their mistake. But as far as them losing money, they have no one to blame but themselves.

[Spider]

They owe an apology, and they gave it too. They learned the "hardway" (if that's possible for multi-millionaires) that you don't bad mouth your own country on foreign soil in public.

LOL ... I bet it chaps your ass that the Dixie Chicks were right about Bush doesnt it .......

[Spider]

No, what I am asking is if Country Music doesn't owe the Dixie Chicks
an apology now that the Dixie Chicks have been proven right?
If the radio stations had any decency, they would send money to
the Dixie Chicks to compensate them for lost royalties as a result
of not playing Dixie Chicks records on the air.

LOL everyone on the right owes the Chicks an apology ......... I watched Shut up and Sing ........ Manes is pretty tough ........But all that matters is the Dixie Chicks were right , and those on the right were wrong yet again .........

[Garcia Bronco]

LOL ... I bet it chaps your ass that the Dixie Chicks were right about Bush doesnt it .......

They said they were ashamed of their President on foreign soil. I have always assumed they were right about the way that they feel.

[Spider]

They said they were ashamed of their President on foreign soil. I have always assumed they were right about the way that they feel.

LOL on foreign soil , but our closest friends and allies cause Blair agreed with Bush on Iraq ........ but you being from VT and all , it isnt shocking

[Hotrod]

Ok 2 things

1. I owe the radio stations some $ as thanks for not playing that **** some call music that the dixie commiechicks play.

2. I hate when I find out I've been singing the song wrong I thought we would put a "bullet" in their ass not a freaking boot. Screw it Im still singing the song using the word bullet.

[Garcia Bronco]

LOL on foreign soil , but our closest friends and allies cause Blair agreed with Bush on Iraq ........ but you being from VT and all , it isnt shocking

What in the heck are you talking about?

[Spider]

Ok 2 things

1. I owe the radio stations some $ as thanks for not playing that **** some call music that the dixie commiechicks play.

2. I hate when I find out I've been singing the song wrong I thought we would put a "bullet" in their ass not a freaking boot. Screw it Im still singing the song using the word bullet.

Dear rep Sen Enzi ......
Hi this is your ole pal spider , I am writing you this email to tell you the Senate needs to pass some legislation against hot rod for besmirching the dixie Chicks good name , and using the wrong words , to the song angry American ........;D

[Spider]

What in the heck are you talking about?

they said it in london , england , our pals ........ you turds on the right make it sound as if the Dixie Chicks went to a place like Syria and bad mouthed AMERICA instead of Bush .........

[Garcia Bronco]

they said it in london , england , our pals ........ you turds on the right make it sound as if the Dixie Chicks went to a place like Syria and bad mouthed AMERICA instead of Bush .........

Doesn't matter Spider. The stupid part about it is Bush isn't even "from" Texas. They(Natalie) shouldn't have done it, and she and her bandmates paid a price for it.

[Spider]

Doesn't matter Spider. The stupid part about it is Bush isn't even "from" Texas. They(Natalie) shouldn't have done it, and she and her bandmates paid a price for it.

LOL I see , even though Bush took up residency in Texass it doesnt matter , oh and they are making a`come back , minor loss , but the bandmates stood right beside her in all of this , never wavered ..... Called taking a stand for something you believe in no matter the cost , something you kids know nothing about , unless of course it is on a video game .......

[Garcia Bronco]

LOL I see , even though Bush took up residency in Texass it doesnt matter , oh and they are making a`come back , minor loss , but the bandmates stood right beside her in all of this , never wavered ..... Called taking a stand for something you believe in no matter the cost , something you kids know nothing about , unless of course it is on a video game .......

Now that you've gotten that out of your system. It's still wrong for them to go to any country and badmouth our(aka their own country) country. They lost millions over it. It was a stupid thing to do Spider, pure and simple. And I doubt you are much older than me.

[Spider]

Now that you've gotten that out of your system. It's still wrong for them to go to any country and badmouth our(aka their own country) country. They lost millions over it. It was a stupid thing to do Spider, pure and simple. And I doubt you are much older than me.

so in your mind , Bush is America ......... America is Bush .....Have we talked about Medication ?

[Hotrod]

I'm thinking Spider has the hots for the dixie chicks :)

[Garcia Bronco]

so in your mind , Bush is America ......... America is Bush .....Have we talked about Medication ?

Bush is the President of the United States, when anyone goes to foreign soil and denouces the President they are also talking about the United States.

[Spider]

I'm thinking Spider has the hots for the dixie chicks :)

hell yeah ..........;D make em scream oh daddy

[Spider]

Bush is the President of the United States, when anyone goes to foreign soil and denouces the President they are also talking about the United States.
only cause I care ......... http://www.paxil-information.org/paxil_faq.html

[Garcia Bronco]

only cause I care ......... http://www.paxil-information.org/paxil_faq.html

LOL. If you don't want to argue the points I certainly understand.

[Spider]

LOL. If you don't want to argue the points I certainly understand.

ROFL! as soon as you make a point , be glad to argue it with you , but this insanity of Bush is America and America is Bush is in the realm of Medication

[Garcia Bronco]

ROFL! as soon as you make a point , be glad to argue it with you , but this insanity of Bush is America and America is Bush is in the realm of Medication

He is the elected head of the EB, but to make the point. It wouldn't matter if they were talking about all of congress, the SCOTUS, or an individual Congressmen. The point is the denouced their own Country on foreign soil.

[Bronco Bob]

He is the elected head of the EB, but to make the point. It wouldn't matter if they were talking about all of congress, the SCOTUS, or an individual Congressmen. The point is the denouced their own Country on foreign soil.

Wrong. They denounced Bush.

[Spider]

He is the elected head of the EB, but to make the point. It wouldn't matter if they were talking about all of congress, the SCOTUS, or an individual Congressmen. The point is the denouced their own Country on foreign soil.
I am sure there is as bright future for you as a test subject , for some kind of research on medication

[Garcia Bronco]

Wrong. They denounced Bush.

And in turn denouced our country. There really is no place for those types of people. Especially multi-millionaires that live in another world far from where most people live from a financial perspective anymore. Consequently they lost revenue for it, and deservedly so.

[gunns]

Now that you've gotten that out of your system. It's still wrong for them to go to any country and badmouth our(aka their own country) country. They lost millions over it. It was a stupid thing to do Spider, pure and simple. And I doubt you are much older than me.

They didn't bad mouth our country, they bad mouthed Bush. IMO any person who loves this country bad mouths him. He's done much more to besmirch this country than the Dixie Chicks ever did. And I never heard them apologize for saying what they did. Can someone link me to this?

I think Keith was on the bandwagon we were all on as far as defending this country after 9/11. He just discovered too late that it wasn't going to Iraq that was doing that.

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

Bush is the President of the United States, when anyone goes to foreign soil and denouces the President they are also talking about the United States.

:bs:

They didn't denounce the office - they denounced the criminal who squats in it.

[Garcia Bronco]

They didn't bad mouth our country, they bad mouthed Bush. IMO any person who loves this country bad mouths him. He's done much more to besmirch this country than the Dixie Chicks ever did. And I never heard them apologize for saying what they did. Can someone link me to this?

I think Keith was on the bandwagon we were all on as far as defending this country after 9/11. He just discovered too late that it wasn't going to Iraq that was doing that.

I saw it on CNN. The apologized for offending Americans, and what the did was offensive. I disagree, badmouthing the President on foreign soil, WHOMEVER IT MAY BE, is the same as badmouthing the country. The only reason some of you don't have a problem with it is because you personally don't like Bush.

[Garcia Bronco]

:bs:

They didn't denounce the office - they denounced the criminal who squats in it.

They denouced the country and further more Bush isn't even from Texas making their comments even dumber. Their intent however was clear.

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

...badmouthing the President on foreign soil, WHOMEVER IT MAY BE, is the same as badmouthing the country.

Wrong.

The president does not = America.

"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

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

They denouced the country...

:bs:

They denounced Bush - not the country.


and further more Bush isn't even from Texas making their comments even dumber.

The Kennebunkport Cowboy has taken up residence in Texas, as others have already pointed out to you.

[Garcia Bronco]

Wrong.

The president does not = America.

"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

I agree with TR, just not or foreign soil, but the idea that the President isn't part of America...A VERY VERY VERY visable part of America...is as ridiculous as Dick Cheney claiming he's not part of the executive branch.

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

I agree with TR, just not or foreign soil, but the idea that the President isn't part of America...A VERY VERY VERY visable part of America...is as ridiculous as Dick Cheney claiming he's not part of the executive branch.

But you didn't say the president was "part of" America - you said the president was America.

You and I are "part of" America.

[Garcia Bronco]

But you didn't say the president was "part of" America - you said the president was America.

You and I are "part of" America.

You and I are a part of America, but hardly a part of America like the President, or how the President is viewed politically around the world.

I never said "the President equals America". Someone posted that. I believe it was Rob. He makes an interesting point, though it was not his point. The President does equal America from a political perspective. I think by now you understand exactly what I am saying. You also understand why it's a problem.

[Bronco Yoda]

Didn't the Dixie chicks recently profit from all this.... whining about something or other song?

...and didn't they basically throw AMERICA under the bus while in France? I'm asking, I don't know that for sure... just had that recollection. I may be wrong in that?

[Spider]

Didn't the Dixie chicks recently profit from all this.... whining about something or other song?

...and didn't they basically throw AMERICA under the bus while in France? I'm asking, I don't know that for sure... just had that recollection. I may be wrong in that?

I dont think the Dixie Chicks ever said anything bad about America , anytime or any where

[Bronco Yoda]

I know some people in the U.K and France. Some I use to work with and a couple of ex-pats. Anyway when all this was going down with the Dixie Chicks all the Euros I know were e-mailing me about how they had thrown us all under the bus. mocking us as the stupid americans.

That's what I remember.

That's their interpretation of it what the chicks were saying and doing. That was how THEY read into it. And that's how it made us all look to them. You may or may not care. I didn't pay it that much mind.

I don't know what exactly they were saying on the radio shows over there at the time. But they were speaking out more than just I'm ashamed of Bushy from Texas thing.

[Bronco Yoda]

Trust me, it's hip to dog america when you're over there. They eat it up like candy. And for these singers, actors, etc... it's money in their bank.

[alkemical]

i guess i don't see a problem with what the dixie chicks said. Anyone whom thinks they threw america under the bus, threw america under the bus by blind patriotism which allows treason from our "elected" officials.

Michael: My father is no different than any powerful man, any man with power, like a president or senator.
Kay Adams: Do you know how naive you sound, Michael? Presidents and senators don't have men killed.
Michael: Oh. Who's being naive, Kay?

[Bronco Yoda]

I didn't say I thought that. I just recounted what NON-AMERCANS viewed what was being said.

I don't know what all was said. I heard they said a few things while on tour over there. Not just the Bushy/Texas thing.

forget it. people will read into whatever they want to read into.

I could care less about it anyway.

[alkemical]

just as you read my post as being directed towards you.... ;)

I was just posting my .02 on this... :)

(something to ponder)

[spdirty]

These ****ers are why the only country singer i like anymore is George Strait.

That guy, you don't know whether he is a democrat or a republican, he doesnt do the bull**** awards shows, puts out a new great album every year, and just does his thing and tells the politically active heavily medicated nitwits, who think America cares about what they think on issues, to **** off.

Doesnt do the fancy light shows, or the smoke, or the bull**** at his concerts. He just gets up there, plays his guitar, and sings for his fans. And his attitude is, if you don't like it you can go **** yourself.

I really have an appreciation for his attitude. Only way Id like to find out what he thinks on the issues is if he decided to run for office.

Just doesnt make business sense to me why these entertainers have to make public their views on hot political issues. No matter what you think, you are going to piss half the country off. So just shut the **** up and sing.

[W*GS]

Who gives a care what the Dixie Chicks think?

[Blueflame]

These ****ers are why the only country singer i like anymore is George Strait.

That guy, you don't know whether he is a democrat or a republican, he doesnt do the bull**** awards shows, puts out a new great album every year, and just does his thing and tells the politically active heavily medicated nitwits, who think America cares about what they think on issues, to **** off.

Doesnt do the fancy light shows, or the smoke, or the bull**** at his concerts. He just gets up there, plays his guitar, and sings for his fans. And his attitude is, if you don't like it you can go **** yourself.

I really have an appreciation for his attitude. Only way Id like to find out what he thinks on the issues is if he decided to run for office.

Just doesnt make business sense to me why these entertainers have to make public their views on hot political issues. No matter what you think, you are going to piss half the country off. So just shut the **** up and sing.

George Strait is a Republican. If you listened to his "live from the Astrodome" CD, you'd know that.

[Hogan11]

I just love the "artists/performers shouldn't ever voice their opinion on anything" crowd....what should they sing about then? Love, trucks & dogs only goes so far.

[spdirty]

I just love the "artists/performers shouldn't ever voice their opinion on anything" crowd....what should they sing about then? Love, trucks & dogs only goes so far.

I don't know, Elvis did pretty good not voicing his opinion on political issues.

[spdirty]

George Strait is a Republican. If you listened to his "live from the Astrodome" CD, you'd know that.

didnt get that cd cuz I don't like live albums.

[TailgateNut]

I saw it on CNN. The apologized for offending Americans, and what the did was offensive. I disagree, badmouthing the President on foreign soil, WHOMEVER IT MAY BE, is the same as badmouthing the country. The only reason some of you don't have a problem with it is because you personally don't like Bush.


"Badmouthing the president" has nothing to do with how a person feels about his/ her country.

Here ya go:

Bush sucks ass!
I love the United States of America!

GET IT?

[Spider]

I don't know, Elvis did pretty good not voicing his opinion on political issues.

Huh? Elvis was all over Nixion.....best buds, hardcore republican.........

[spdirty]

I don't know,j I guess I can tolerate a little bit of it, but I just can't stand the ones who are activists who think they have to save the world and tell everyone how to live.

One example of that is Bob Seger. I am a HUGE Seger fan. Went to see him in concert last winter cuz he was promoting a new album, no bs, it was the best concert Ive been to. Dude put on a show and he didn't make any speeches. On his new album, he put an antiwar song out, I'm thinking "damnit Bob, not you now. Don't you turn into a friggin douche."

Anyway, song wasn't that bad, actually made a decent point in it, and Bob was forgiven.

[spdirty]

Huh? Elvis was all over Nixion.....best buds, hardcore republican.........

I dont remember that.

[Spider]

I dont remember that.

oh yeah , in fact Elvis begged Nixon to let him become an FBI agent ......

[Rohirrim]

Complete Text of Elvis' Letter to President Nixon

Dear Mr. President.

First, I would like to introduce myself. I am Elvis Presley and admire you and have great respect for your office. I talked to Vice President Agnew in Palm Springs three weeks ago and expressed my concern for our country. The drug culture, the hippie elements, the SDS, Black Panthers, etc. do NOT consider me as their enemy or as they call it The Establishment. I call it America and I love it. Sir, I can and will be of any service that I can to help The Country out. I have no concern or Motives other than helping the country out.

So I wish not to be given a title or an appointed position. I can and will do more good if I were made a Federal Agent at Large and I will help out by doing it my way through my communications with people of all ages. First and foremost, I am an entertainer, but all I need is the Federal credentials. I am on this plane with Senator George Murphy and we have been discussing the problems that our country is faced with.


Elvis' Letter
Sir, I am staying at the Washington Hotel, Room 505-506-507. I have two men who work with me by the name of Jerry Schilling and Sonny West. I am registered under the name of Jon Burrows. I will be here for as long as long as it takes to get the credentials of a Federal Agent. I have done an in-depth study of drug abuse and Communist brainwashing techniques and I am right in the middle of the whole thing where I can and will do the most good.

I am Glad to help just so long as it is kept very Private. You can have your staff or whomever call me anytime today, tonight, or tomorrow. I was nominated this coming year one of America's Ten Most Outstanding Young Men. That will be in January 18 in my home town of Memphis, Tennessee. I am sending you the short autobiography about myself so you can better understand this approach. I would love to meet you just to say hello if you're not too busy.

Respectfully,
Elvis Presley

P. S. I believe that you, Sir, were one of the Top Ten Outstanding Men of America also.

I have a personal gift for you which I would like to present to you and you can accept it or I will keep it for you until you can take it.

[Bronco Bob]

Who gives a care what the Dixie Chicks think?

The right wingers.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

These ****ers are why the only country singer i like anymore is George Strait.
That guy, you don't know whether he is a democrat or a republican, He's 100% Republican! His house is about a 1000 yards from my place here.

[alkemical]

why is everyone pissed about what the dixie chicks said, when we had a president making jokes about no WMD's in iraq while people died?

**** all you traitors who support censorship for one side or the other. You aren't Americans, and you don't want real freedom or liberty.

[Bronco Yoda]

just as you read my post as being directed towards you.... ;)

I was just posting my .02 on this... :)

(something to ponder)


you posted directly after me using my terminology. nice try.

(something to ponder)

[spdirty]

He's 100% Republican! His house is about a 1000 yards from my place here.

you must be a rich ****er. Do you know him?

[spdirty]

why is everyone pissed about what the dixie chicks said, when we had a president making jokes about no WMD's in iraq while people died?

**** all you traitors who support censorship for one side or the other. You aren't Americans, and you don't want real freedom or liberty.

I don't support censorship. I just get very annoyed by entertainers, who might be on one side or the other, who think that we all give a damn about what they think on issues that they have no friggin idea about. And my entertainment dollar reflects that. But in no way do I ever want a law to be passed that would restrict what these retards say. They should have the right to say whatever they want, without any threat of legal action. Now if their career gets hurt because of what they might say, that is their fault. I have absolutely no sympathy for them.

Example, the ditsy chicks, they can say whatever the hell they want, and make total asses of themselves, and should in no way have the threat of legal action against them. But then don't go around and whine and b**** and moan if the cash cow slows down or stops comin cuz you had diarhea of the mouth.

[spdirty]

Complete Text of Elvis' Letter to President Nixon

Dear Mr. President.

First, I would like to introduce myself. I am Elvis Presley and admire you and have great respect for your office. I talked to Vice President Agnew in Palm Springs three weeks ago and expressed my concern for our country. The drug culture, the hippie elements, the SDS, Black Panthers, etc. do NOT consider me as their enemy or as they call it The Establishment. I call it America and I love it. Sir, I can and will be of any service that I can to help The Country out. I have no concern or Motives other than helping the country out.

So I wish not to be given a title or an appointed position. I can and will do more good if I were made a Federal Agent at Large and I will help out by doing it my way through my communications with people of all ages. First and foremost, I am an entertainer, but all I need is the Federal credentials. I am on this plane with Senator George Murphy and we have been discussing the problems that our country is faced with.


Elvis' Letter
Sir, I am staying at the Washington Hotel, Room 505-506-507. I have two men who work with me by the name of Jerry Schilling and Sonny West. I am registered under the name of Jon Burrows. I will be here for as long as long as it takes to get the credentials of a Federal Agent. I have done an in-depth study of drug abuse and Communist brainwashing techniques and I am right in the middle of the whole thing where I can and will do the most good.

I am Glad to help just so long as it is kept very Private. You can have your staff or whomever call me anytime today, tonight, or tomorrow. I was nominated this coming year one of America's Ten Most Outstanding Young Men. That will be in January 18 in my home town of Memphis, Tennessee. I am sending you the short autobiography about myself so you can better understand this approach. I would love to meet you just to say hello if you're not too busy.

Respectfully,
Elvis Presley

P. S. I believe that you, Sir, were one of the Top Ten Outstanding Men of America also.

I have a personal gift for you which I would like to present to you and you can accept it or I will keep it for you until you can take it.

I stand corrected.

[Spider]

I stand corrected.

They all do it on both sides , some of the biggest names use their pulpit to give out a point of view
Bruce Willis , Alec Baldwin , Billy Baldwin , Tim Robbins , Sean Penn , Dennis Miller .... even Ball players do it .......
Teachers in elementary school ........

[Bronco_Beerslug]

you must be a rich ****er. Do you know him?I met him in one of the local water holes a couple years ago, seemed like a really nice guy. He says howdy and waves when I'm heading out from the boat launch.

Nope, not rich, I live on the poor mans side of the Bay :).

[alkemical]

you posted directly after me using my terminology. nice try.

(something to ponder)

LOL - glad to see people only see what they want to see - not how it really is.