The Dixie Chicks - Page 3

Alex · 07-09-2006, 11:00 PM

Personally, I don't understand making commercial and entertainment decisions based on the political opinions of the person on the other side.

Refusing to do business with a person because they are a Republican/Democrat is, to me, just as silly as refusing to so because they are black/Hindi. So, to me, if you like their music not knowing their political persuasion it is silly to stop liking it because you learned what it was. It is just as silly the people who now claim to like them simply because of their political persuasion.

Of course, everybody has that right. And nobody really cares what I find silly. All I know is Lani likes their music and that means I'm forced to listen to it at times as well. It tends to fall on the dislike side of my general musical indifference.

I'm hardly an expert on the concert scene, but from what I know it seems hardly surprising that someone might go to one and end up hearing a political opinion or two.

wendybeth · 07-09-2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

No; and no one said they were.

No, I guess the "you go public, you deal with the consequences" isn't exactly an endorsement of such behaviour, but neither is it a condemnation.

sleepyjeff · 07-09-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

No, I guess the "you go public, you deal with the consequences" isn't exactly an endorsement of such behaviour, but neither is it a condemnation.

...but the center point of this discussion was never about the death threats...that was just a side thrown in at the end of one post. Unless the post was quoted(which it wasn't) I don't see why a condemnation would be required. Clearly(at least to me anyway) the "go public and deal" comment was regarding the commercial consequences. Nothing bizzaro about that.

Nephythys · 07-10-2006, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

No, I guess the "you go public, you deal with the consequences" isn't exactly an endorsement of such behaviour, but neither is it a condemnation.

Typical assumption.

Because I don't type a condemnation- you assume a negative.

It's beneath me to even answer this.

BarTopDancer · 07-09-2006, 11:54 PM

Wow. I'm having dejvu from a conversation earlier today.

Leo - Once again I thank you for bringing intelligent arguments to the discussion instead of just getting all huffy. And there have been added shows in more liberal markets such as Chicago, Phildelphia and Toronto. Source Date: June 9th.

Katie, I think the blackball by the country world is almost amusing. But considering the country music foundation lays, I'm not suprised. The pop world has been welcoming and they may have found a new market.

It makes me so happy that a group who received death threats over comments they made (al-beit in another country) has stood their ground and has come back, regardless of what people think of them. I'd be so disappointed if they just "shut up" because another group of people with different views then them said so. And it makes me happy that their album sales are strong, they are adding shows and have risen to the #1 spot on music stations. The "liberal voice" is gaining steam. I have hope.

And on that note, I just got home from a wonderful, exhausting day at the park with a great group of people and I am going to bed.

Good night!

sleepyjeff · 07-10-2006, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I'd be so disappointed if they just "shut up" because another group of people with different views then them said so.

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"I apologize to President Bush because my remark was disrespectful. I feel that whoever holds that office should be treated with the utmost respect"....Natalie Maines

ok

Gemini Cricket · 07-10-2006, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

ok

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"I apologized for disrespecting the office of the President," Maines says. "But I don't feel that way anymore. I don't feel he is owed any respect whatsoever."

Source

I'm wondering if they would have received so much backlash if they were the Dixie Dudes.

Shouldn't those country music fans that proudly wave treasonous confederate flags and laud rebels applaud the Dixie Chicks?

Kevy Baby · 07-10-2006, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I'm wondering if they would have received so much backlash if they were the Dixie Dudes.

I don't believe it would make an iota of difference.

Gemini Cricket · 07-10-2006, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I don't believe it would make an iota of difference.

I wonder...

scaeagles · 07-10-2006, 08:17 AM

You know the conservatie Christian Baptists. Bad enough to speak out against the republican President, but since women aren't allowed to speak in general to the Bapists, it makes it inexcusable.

Seriously, I don't think gender makes a difference.

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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Wow. I'm having dejvu from a conversation earlier today. Leo - Once again I thank you for bringing intelligent arguments to the discussion instead of just getting all huffy. And there have been added shows in more liberal markets such as Chicago, Phildelphia and Toronto. Source Date: June 9th. Katie, I think the blackball by the country world is almost amusing. But considering the country music foundation lays, I'm not suprised. The pop world has been welcoming and they may have found a new market. It makes me so happy that a group who received death threats over comments they made (al-beit in another country) has stood their ground and has come back, regardless of what people think of them. I'd be so disappointed if they just "shut up" because another group of people with different views then them said so. And it makes me happy that their album sales are strong, they are adding shows and have risen to the #1 spot on music stations. The "liberal voice" is gaining steam. I have hope. And on that note, I just got home from a wonderful, exhausting day at the park with a great group of people and I am going to bed. Good night! __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	You know the conservatie Christian Baptists. Bad enough to speak out against the republican President, but since women aren't allowed to speak in general to the Bapists, it makes it inexcusable. Seriously, I don't think gender makes a difference.
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07-09-2006, 11:00 PM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Personally, I don't understand making commercial and entertainment decisions based on the political opinions of the person on the other side. Refusing to do business with a person because they are a Republican/Democrat is, to me, just as silly as refusing to so because they are black/Hindi. So, to me, if you like their music not knowing their political persuasion it is silly to stop liking it because you learned what it was. It is just as silly the people who now claim to like them simply because of their political persuasion. Of course, everybody has that right. And nobody really cares what I find silly. All I know is Lani likes their music and that means I'm forced to listen to it at times as well. It tends to fall on the dislike side of my general musical indifference. I'm hardly an expert on the concert scene, but from what I know it seems hardly surprising that someone might go to one and end up hearing a political opinion or two.
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