This brings to memory the Ditzy Chicks fiasco from the Bush years and I will say the same thing I said then regarding boycotts, cancellations and empty seats at their shows:
Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from repercussions.
Do I think he should be fired - hell no. 75% of NFL fans probably agree with him. But I bet 90% of the people at ESPN agree with the decision to fire him.
Glad you mentioned the Dixie Twits. The complaint against Manes was more that she said her criticism of the President in a foreign country rather than at home. I think that is what pissed us off more than what she said.
Where are the Dixie Chicks today? Huh?
As for Tobey Keith, he rules! I put a CD of his “Red, White and Blue” in my son’s Army jacket which he left at home before he went to fight in Iraq.
Gave the CD to him the day he arrived home.
As for Hank Jr. - He’s got balls which is more than ESPN has, including those they use to play football.
His old man’s really proud of him!
I propose that Hank Jr, Ted Nugent and Larry the Cable Guy put together a travelling show. What a hoot that would be and the only flags that would be flying there would be “the Red, White and Blue”.