[Valin]

Sisters Emily Robison and Martie Maguire project a polished Fifth Avenue elegance, and vocalist Natalie Maines is a vision of sculpted cheekbones and smoky eye-shadow.

Ok, I got this far...SOMEONE owes me a new keyboard!

[Sybeck1]

Why listen to fat Marxists when you have the lovely patriotic Sara Evans?

[Dan Zachary]

Wow, does this interview ever demand a response. It is stunning to me that anyone such as Maines, who has enjoyed the very best that our country has to offer would ever make such statements. Here is my response:

"The entire country may disagree with me, but I don't understand the necessity for patriotism," Maines resumes, through gritted teeth.

First of all, ungrit your teeth and leave all that hatred behind you. Try instead to listen to those that disagree with you and try to learn from them.

You need to understand what patriotism is. Websters says it is "a great love for one's own country and loyalty to it." To expand on that, I would say that patriotism is being greatful for the legacy that was left to us from the forefathers of this country and recognizing the debt that we owe them to carry it on to future generations. That legacy includes such things as the gift of land, people, language, customs, memories, freedoms, etc. All the things that make our country great.

We have a desperate need right now for patriotism. We were attacked on our own soil on 9/11 by a terrorist group that hates everything that our country stands for. While you may be ashamed of our country, our president and possibly even our troops, keep in mind that those same people are literally placing their lives in danger so you can keep your right to feel that shame. They are the only ones standing between you and those that would force you to follow an extremist version of Islam and not perform your "music". Such is the stated goals of those with which we are fighting. And yes, Saddam was a supporter of those same people.

In your own twisted way, you are practicing patriotism by questioning the way our government is being run. You are trying to keep alive what our forefathers set loose on this earth. The right of you and others to discuss such issues in order to make our country an even better place for the generations to come.

So while you wonder aloud about patriotism, keep in mind that same patriotism is what gives you the right to publicly wonder about it.

[Let's Roll]

They may have survived the first time, but they were too dumb to leave well enough alone.

Since simply chasing the snakes away the first time obviously wasn't enought, this time heads will be cut off - metaphorically speaking of course.

[khnyny]

["The entire country may disagree with me, but I don't understand the necessity for patriotism," Maines resumes, through gritted teeth. "Why do you have to be a patriot? About what? This land is our land? Why? You can like where you live and like your life, but as for loving the whole country… I don't see why people care about patriotism."]

Well, well, well. Where do I begin? Hopefully, the majority of the country DOES disagree with you Ms. Maines, and obviously they have in the past, or we'd all be speaking German or Japanese (or a combo) right now. The idiocy of her statements boggles the mind. The fact that she is a "gifted" (sort of) musician who has profited quite handsomely from living in this country as opposed to say living ALMOST ANYWHERE ELSE ON THE PLANET, makes me shudder. She is a "country music singer" (sort of) and country music singers oftentimes sing about the good 'ol USA, they always have and hopefully always will. Maines has really insulted much of her supposed "fan base" with her hoof-in-mouth remarks. Ms. Maines must have a brain the size of an acorn as she has totally made herself out to be, well, words fail me here too. Let's try a few in no particular order - stupid, ungrateful, spoiled, anti-American, ignorant, condescending, peevish, French-like (is that a word?), enemy of the state, etc...perhaps someone could add some, please be my guest.

Perhaps the long days on the road and too much hair bleach have addled the poor woman's acornlike brain, but I suspect that whatever she is suffering from goes much deeper than that and I really don't want to go there.

[NoControllingLegalAuthority]

Natalie Maines has obviously learned nothing from the fiasco she started with her big mouth.

She is so immature and self-centered, she does not want to face any economic consequences from shooting off her big mouth. Most entertainers learn early their popularity and income are connected to public comments clearly offensive to a large number of people.

When I hear a big-mouthed broad like her tastelessly spout off in public, I am always grateful I don't have to be married to someone like her.

Nobody has enough talent to be granted unconditional fan worship when they insist on consistently making asses of themselves. Insults about American patriotism are not a great career enhancer for an American recording artist.

[new cruelty]

The Chicks can't hide their disgust at the lack of support they received from other country performers. "A lot of artists cashed in on being against what we said or what we stood for because that was promoting their career, which was a horrible thing to do," says Robison.

robison, if anyone is disgusting, it is horribly whorish dixie chicks. I don't agree with what you stand for, but at least I know that brave men and women have sacrificed so much to allow you the right to speak your mind. What is appalling is your idiotic hypocrisy. You whine about others not supporting you, but you fail to see how you tried to cash in and promote your careers by bashing President Bush (and now patriotism). Somehow your little brain leads you to think it is everyone else is the problem. Were that the case, your pitiful excuse for a band would not be struggling to maintain some semblence of recognition. People don't like you because you suck. And you suck because of the lack of support you have shown for your country.

[Chesterbelloc]

The most amusing part of this puff piece was where the Dixie Chicks questioned the Dixie Chicks' patriotism.

[toddlintown]

"vocalist Natalie Maines is a vision of sculpted cheekbones and smoky eye-shadow."

Is that like "lard-ass?"

[doesnt suffer fools gladly]

At this stage of the game, I think the Chicks are just trying to get press, any way they can. I imagine we'll be reading about more outrageous comments they make while performing on their tour.

In their stupid unpatriotic minds, they think this course is a good idea. My God, they are idiots.

[popdonnelly]

Ho ho ho! Scrap with Bush? They were the only people "scrapping". Now that their tour is tanking, they know what a scrap is.

[I_like_good_things_too]

Someone dangle some big macs in front of them to shut them up, please.

[MarkL]

"The entire country may disagree with me, but I don't understand the necessity for patriotism," Maines resumes, through gritted teeth. "Why do you have to be a patriot? About what? This land is our land? Why? You can like where you live and like your life, but as for loving the whole country… I don't see why people care about patriotism."

You stupid little twit! It's patriotism that's motivated millions of men and women to fight and die for the rights that you so casually exercise and dismiss!

I could go on, but it would get me banned...

Mark

[Sue Perkick]

The Chicks can't hide their disgust at the lack of support they received from other country performers. "A lot of artists cashed in on being against what we said or what we stood for because that was promoting their career, which was a horrible thing to do," says Robison.

"A lot of pandering started going on, and you'd see soldiers and the American flag in every video. It became a sickening display of ultra-patriotism."

Cashed in? Am I understanding this right? Are these twits trying to take credit for patriotic songs & videos after March 2003? Full of themselves, much? I'm pretty sure this was about supporting the men & women of our military NOT about making a statement against THEM. What morons. I heard very few country artists say anything about them at all. On the other hand they had a lot to say about their fans & their peers. As far as Toby Keith goes, these idiots picked THAT fight. The big dog DOES bite doesn't he, girls? LOL. As far as country songs & videos go, they were supporting the troops & this country. That's called patriotism. But the twits don't believe in being patriotic. That doesn't make us wrong, it makes them a disgrace.

Nice hyperbolic spin, but these idiots haven't survived a thing. I heard Greensboro, NC is the latest "postponement". But maybe if all their shows are "postponed", they will have more time to work on that "Fifth Avenue elegance" LOL. Keep it comin' ladies. You're entertaining us for free.

[Malsua]

but clearly it's some time since their diet consisted of ribs, tacos and pancakes.

ROFL. I guess Mane's fat ass is from eating to much foie gras then.

[xarmydog]

About two months ago,our band played for one of the 'animal'clubs as I refer to them.I.E.Lions,Elks,Eagles,Moose,etc.Meaning that with no disrespect at all.It was a large hall,as it was a district convention packed with representatives from all over West Texas.The band only takes a break three times over a four hour gig,averaging A ten minute break,each break.As I was observing from the stage,a table of eight older ladies,the youngest being around sixty five years of age,Having the time of their life.During the breaks,I usually play a CD to keep the mood going.A patron came up to me as we were preparing to go on a break and asked if I would put on a Dixie Chicks CD.She was close enough to the microphone so that everyone could hear what was said.Before I could tell her that I did not have one,the chorus of boos was overwhelming!The most vocal of all were the old ladies at the table I had observed earlier.They were literally standing up and shouting down the poor soul who had made the request.I was shocked to say the least.Usually,I sit with the band and discuss what songs to line up for the next set,but I just had to talk with the ladies at the table,to find out why they were so vocal,as my curiosity got the best of me.Come to find out,they were the representatives from Lubbock!Boy did I get an earful!They made no bones about how much they were disliked in that part of the country.They made it quite clear to me that the whole contingent would leave if I so much as even mentioned them again!I felt like I was getting a stern lecture from eight of my Grandmothers!Not to mention how I feared for my life if I did!

[Mo1]

"The entire country may disagree with me, but I don't understand the necessity for patriotism," Maines resumes, through gritted teeth. "Why do you have to be a patriot? About what? This land is our land? Why? You can like where you live and like your life, but as for loving the whole country… I don't see why people care about patriotism."

May I suggest the Dixie Chicks get the hell out of our country if they don't love it

May I also suggest they move to France .. they would fit in there better

[Roberts]

bump

[doesnt suffer fools gladly]

Does anyone know what CDs are being released this or next week? I'd love to see the Ditzy Twits really fall on the charts.

[the invisib1e hand]

yeah, well, it all depends on what you mean by "survived." word on the street is that they're in damage control mode.