Dixie Chicks Not Ready To Make Nice (And Neither Are Former Fans)

Mens News Daily ^ | 06/23/06 | Greg Strange

[xarmydog]

The lines were a mile long,and they took a break what seemed every 5 minutes!Many people came away upset and disappointed!

[colorado tanker]

Wow. Even after all the free pub the MSM gave 'em, they still can't attract any fans.

[cherry]

that's surprising because I thought Reba was really into clay shooting.....

but you know...it doesn't matter....I just do not buy much music anymore ....I used to pour hundreds of dollars a year into it.....

[cherry]

there are lots of Iranians in America and those I have met, I liked ...

we have an Iranian housekeeper at work...she is so quiet.....I sometimes think she thinks all Americans hate her......I do my best to convince her otherwise.....

people should remember that most Arabs....and I use that term losely because I don't know if Iranians consider themselves to be "Arab"......are Christians....IIRC.....

[chiefqc]

Who cares about the two chicks and the fat pig anyway.

[Warren_Piece]

In the 80's I knew an Iranian expatriate who was only interested in partying and American girls. He escaped when they tried to draft him into the Iranian army. He just wanted to party. He was the embodiment of a "wild and crazy guy!"

As far as the posts above that imply that all country performers are primadonnas, the CMA music fest gives lie to that. Country music is by far the most "fan friendly' of all genres.

[gridlock]

It wouldn’t be gentlemanly to suggest that they‘re dumb as a box of rocks, but these are the statements of people who seem to be profoundly and abysmally ignorant of the dangers in today’s world, unappreciative of how good they have it in their home country and clueless about how it got that way and what it takes to preserve it.

The sad thing is, if we lose this struggle against Islamic facism, it will be the Dixie Chicks and all they hold dear who are the first ones up against the wall.

[gridlock]

I wonder how many years until leftists figure out that nobody buys their victimology anymore.

Save your drama for your Momma...

[Beth528]

I will agree that Willie Nelson is a very polite man...When he came home from road trips he got gas at this one station I bought gas at in my home town and I saw him there at different times every admired his politeness..Although I never liked his politics I think he is a gentleman..I do not know anything about the others you mentioned so I won't doubt your word.Not all of these people have an attitude like the ones in the article here..

[builder]

"I'd rather have a smaller following of really cool people who get it.."

May all their dreams come true.

I imagine soon their fan base will be a smaller following of really cool people watching PBS fund raisers.

Those 10,000 really cool people will maybe get a handbag with their album purchase.Marketing geniuses they ain't.

[JFC]

Don't kid yourself on Willie. He is a dope smoking lib. I have seen him in concert about 20 times and last time he was so stoned he forgot the words to his songs.....

Willie is just as bad as the chicks but he is not as vocal, openly...

[Beth528]

I know these people must get pretty tired but if the fans didn't show up they would not get the money they do and be as rich as they are..

[Beth528]

I know Willie is a liberal and was and is all for the Clintons..And know he is a dope smoker from what I read..I just know he was nice to me and others..I do not doubt you for a minute..

[Finny]

Yeah, Willie is a dope-smokin' lib, no question about it. But in my and Beth's observations, he's also a gentleman who is kind to people around him. Also ... I have MANY friends and even some family members who are dope-smokin', grass-roots-activist CONSERVATIVES -- not Rinos, but CONSERVATIVES.

Believe me, just because somebody smokes pot, doesn't mean they're liberal, no more than just because somebody smokes a cigar and drinks the nectar of the Gods (single-malt scotch) doesn't mean that they're conservative.

[pollyannaish]

I think the chicks haven't realized yet that only one of the two groups has something to gain from making nice.

[P H Lewis]

In several posts, I've seen Maines's husband refered to as an "Arab". Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the people we now call Iranians are Persians and not Arabs at all. I seem to recall reading somewhere that some Iranians take offense to being called Arabs. (No axe to grind here, but I'm just interested in accuracy.)

[xarmydog]

I have been playing for over 42 years,not bragging,but I always felt that part of the job,no matter what,was to walk around and ask the people you are entertaining what they want.I have been in all kinds of situations,and I learned,that if a table full of people want a song,even if I knew we had a good chance of butchering the song,[first time for everything!],that if we played that song ,that table full of people stayed and enjoyed it.You are absolutely correct that they pay the bills,and are entitled to their monies worth.Many times I have relied on that income as a side job to feed my family.I am glad I never was rich!

[kromike]

heh...no problem at all.

The only "error" was referring to Adrian as an Arab. Since he's of Iranian descent, that would be considered an insult, since Iranians consider themselves "Persian" and not Arab.

;)

[Beth528]

You seem to be a good person..I wish for your career to bring you much happiness and good fortune.

[xarmydog]

Same to you.I never considered it a good career move!Well off one weekend,broke the next!I have had the good luck to play for some big name people,but all things considered,they treated me good.I am the kind of guy who would not hesitate to fire someone who was making the band look bad.Right on stage.In the same respect,I conduct the playing aspect of it as a business.If anyone was to try and make me look bad,big name or not,I would not hesitate to walk off the stage.That has happened!