Leo, I guess I just don't see what's wrong with that kind of comment. If I was from Texas, I'd be embarassed too. I think it is reassuring to the rest of the world that no all Americans feel so fondly about our president. Saying something publically shouldn't be such a "crime".
Besides, this happened in 2003. Get over it idiots.
In a recent interview with the Dixie Chicks there was an example of a woman holding up her 2 year old child to a camera and saying "screw 'em, then telling her child to say "screw 'em". Nice.
Great interview.
Musicians have always addressed politics. That's what MOST good artists do - they comment on the times.