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I don't mind people being Liberal, they have an opinion, an I have a different view.

But, I have a hard time with outright stupidity. When opening at a town, say things like "It's great to be here in (insert name of town here). I just love (insert name of resturant, tourist site, landmark or native dish). My fans are the best", and clap-trap like that. Offend no one. Fans buy T-shirts, caps and albums. They are what pay for a life of luxury, private jets, and retirement to a lifestyle we can only fantasize about. As an enterainer, they are there to entertain, so do it; make people happy they came, offend no one.

To STUPIDLY alienate your fan base, by saying something assinine is something that I cannot forgive. Other stupid things to say include "I hate (Tabasco sauce, Homosexuals, Cowboys, Chewing Gum, Hispanics, Democrats, fat people), people who like that ... are ugly", does little else than divide your base. And if you were the sole provider of Country Music, things may be different; but the Dixie Chicks are just a footnote in the history of Country Music.

I think that we saw the 'Real Dixie Chicks' when they thought we weren't looking. Appologies at this point are nothing more than lies designed to sell more of their product. And that's a product I can live without.

"I think that we saw the 'Real Dixie Chicks' when they thought we weren't looking"

I have a friend who is a sound man for a popular blue grass festival which is held in our area. It is a venue for a lot of artists who go on later to become big names. A number of years ago the Dixie Chicks were playing the festival and really torqued my friend. They were arrogant, rude, and unpleasant to those who were there to run sound and manage the stage. I confess that as a result I have never warmed to them. They showed early on that they were not shy to step on folks in their climb to the top.