So a South Carolina House Presentative thinks the Dixie Chicks owe a free concert to military folks. No matter, of course, that Natalie Maines didn't utter a single word of disrespect towards any military person at all. We KNOW she secretly hates all of them, right?
Well, I have a matching idea for a free performance:
I think entertainer Charleton Heston -- outspoken National Rifle Association President -- ought to give a free performance to all those families he's insulted with his aggressive (and IMHO rather offensive) pro-assualt-rifle rhetoric... particularly families who've lost one or more relatives to gun violence.
And hey, while we're at it, I'm sure there are plenty of other Republican entertainers who could stand to offer a free performance or two. In the ultimate show of irony, perhaps one of our typically-right-leaning country music singers (many of whom regularly insulted Bill Clinton -- former President and Commander in Chief) could also perform some free concerts for military men and women. Maybe even sharing the stage with Natalie? Wouldn't THAT be a great love-fest :D
President who? The Draft Dodger in Chief?
ReplyDeleteJerry Berry
Salida, Co.
ugh.
ReplyDeleteTo the site owner,
ReplyDeleteNatalie has a right not speech
but when it is hurtful to people
like the President and the people
of Texas she needs to quit talking.
She made military moral go WATY
down because they felt the
chick"ens” did not support
them. How sad for these
people. The woman, Natalie,
has not written 1 song in her
life, yet criticies Toby Keith
for his song. Man that takes
a lot of cruelness. She is
just plain mean and hateful.
And the FUTK…..how unsensitive
and disrespectable. She says
that FUTK stands for something else.
Oh please, how dumb does she think her
former fans are. She is just trash
in my family and friends eyes.
I think about the FUTK shirt and
am amazed that someone had the
gall to wear that on TV. But,
then I rememberd it was Natalie Maines.
The woman that loves to hurt
her country.
I feel so sorry for Slade if he is ever
drafted or joins the ilitary
by his own choice. His mom’s words will
never be forgotten and he will
be the one to suffer the most from
her selfishness.
Tiffany
I would be very surprised if any military personnel were “hurt” or let their morale slip because they perceived (IMO incorrectly) something derogatory about the military or themselves personally in something that Natalie said. Her comments were about president Bush and Toby Keith and personally I doubt if either of them cares much about her opinion of him.
ReplyDeleteI think Natalie is HUGELY talented with a big mouth and poor judgement. I don’t think she “owes” anyone anything…she exercised her right to free speech. I’m sort of dissapponted in my fellow Americans for thinking she shouldn’t have that right.
Was it in poor taste? yes. Was it a bad career move? probably. Will it stop me from tuning in if she’s TALKING on a talk show or interview? probably. Does it effect my feelings for her voice or her music? ABSOLUTELY NOT.
I would sure like to send the article about Ann Margaret and her respect for our beloved military. I think the Dixie Chicks should be greatful for our Boys fighting for their freedom so they can keep trying to sing and become richer. SHAME SHAME ON YOU. I refuse to buy any of your albums and I will never listen to your so called music again.
ReplyDeleteAs the country mag put it, “Why won’t the Dixie Chicks just shut up and sing?”
ReplyDelete[taking deep breath]... and Vanna? I’d like a period, please.
ReplyDeleteI think the Dixie Chicks are very very talented and am sad that Natalie chose to slam our President in a foreign country. At first I felt sorry for the other girls but after watching the Diane Sawyer interview, it was apparent that they shared the same views. I think it was inconsiderate of them not to respect their fans who do not share their views. It is not a good idea to talk religion or politics in the work place. I felt offended that Natalie thinks her opinion is more important than mine. Why would I want to financially support someone who does not respect “ALL” of her fans. The Dixie Chicks are in a “free” country and they most certainly can freely express their political views. I, too, have the right to stop buying their CD’s and going to their concerts which furthers their careers and gives them a platform to disrespect my heartfelt views. I think it is arrogant on their part to feel like they have been thrown into the political arena and now feel compelled to be even more politically active. They put themselves there because they are full of themselves…..............................
ReplyDeleteI proudly support the NRA and think that we deserve the right to own guns. Also God bless Charleton Heston for the great job that he’s doing.
ReplyDeletei do think that we need guns because what if we were in a situation where we needed one and we didn’t have one
ReplyDeleteDoesn’t anyone have spell check?
ReplyDeleteA wise man once said, “Don’t underestimate the stupidity of people”. Oh so true those words echo while reading this. I am a veteran of the Iraqi war. Although I don’t believe what she said offended me, the perception wasn’t taken lightly by the US Armed Forces. I agree with Terrie “Was it in poor taste? yes. Was it a bad career move? probably. Will it stop me from tuning in if she’s TALKING on a talk show or interview? probably” But anti-American - no, anti-military - no. She practiced the same freedom you have when you reply back saying I’m an idiot. You want to defend the military, volunteer with the USO - Don’t bash an artist for generating publicity.