They could have had all that, if they had only been willing to "make nice". But they weren't ready, and they had to rub their audience's nose in it.
Well, if that's the way they want to play it, that's the way it's going to be. Actions have consequences, and in this case it is going to wind up costing the Chicks dearly.
It's a shame, because I really like their music. If they had just been a little bit apologetic, I would probably have seen their show. But if they want to wallow in the stew of self-pity mixed with self-righteousness, well good riddance to bad rubbish, I say.
BTW, St. Louis has been postponed, as well. Due to overwhelming demand in Canada, England and Australia, of all things...
If they had just freaking let it go, I might have been willing to buy this album. She made her statement in England. She obviously believes it.
All she had to do was ride out that first firestorm and quit talking about it. THAT's what turned me off. All of the followup interviews back in 2003. This new album just seals the deal for me.
I don't have to agree with you to listen to your music, but I'm not going to pay you money to tell me I'm stupid because I don't agree with you....over and over and over.
All they had to do was act like adults. Respectfully acknowledge that they don't agree and move on.