First lets clear up a little history.

Texas won its indenpendence from Mexico in 1836 and was its own country, The Republic of Texas until it became a State in 1845.

Of all the States it is the only one that was a country unto itself before becoming a state.

Secondly, yes I do believe that the Dixie Chics or anyone else is entitled to their own personal opinon. But I don't think that they have the right because of their celebrity to foster it on every one else. At the same time I am personally tired of the press creating their own news by by stiring up controversy. They really don't seem to be able to report just the news events without trying to explain what it means. They think that we are so stupid that we can't judge for ourselves what it means.

In conclusion I have my own opinon about Iraq but I am not going to foster it on all the rest of the people at Pixies.

Hope you Feel better soon Irish !!

sam

I don't think anyone should get shit upon for not agreeing with the President of the United States. He's not there by divine rule, for goodness sake!

The tide is turning against this war and I don't think people should shit on the Chicks! They rock! I'm gonna buy their CDs no matter what. If they love Bush great, if they don't agree with him, oh well. Their harmonies rock!

just seen on the news this morning that the lead singer of dc's recanted her statement.

but as for her statement i think anyone has the right to voice thier own opinion, i may not like it but i'm free to say that i don't.

thier are truly hundreds of reasons why things are happening the way they are, and whats up with the human shield that was going to Iraq to block the war, what did it take a trip there for them to realize that the armies would be using REAL bullets and bombs?

GOD BLESS TEXAS

I believe everyone has the right to their opinions. But from what I have read on these two sites. They may be anti-war, but they were playing up more for the crowd to cheer them more than anything. Once the concert was over with, she recanted her statement some. But in each one, she keeps on mentioning about the huge anti-war sentiments that were there. Can someone say stroking to get a response?

First the quote from over seas by the reporter that did the interview.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/revi...,912236,00.html

And I think the website that Eros was talking about here in Dallas.

http://www.kscs.com/listingsentryfe...PT=FeatureStory

The thing about a celebrity saying their peace. It is like a politician. They are in the public's eye, and if it wasn't for the public they wouldn't be where they are. I am not saying this for sure, but I thought I heard on the radio already that the Chicks have already cancelled one concert here in Texas.

I know that this war is drawing out different opinions. But when you are a celebrity, what happens if you piss off half of your fans, or more. How much can it bite into your checkbook? I have already heard of film stars that are saying they are having problems getting leading roles because nobody wants to put them in the lead of a multi-million dollar movie, when they aren't sure if people will come to see them after they have said things. Only time will tell. I do hope that this can be settled peacefully, but if not then I will back the men and women in the forces. And our President. And it isn't just because he is from Texas.

Just my two cents. :)

Tosses Horseman a cold Beer.

I wrote the part about Texans saying that Texas was its own
country,purely out of jest.What I meant is that, most of the
Texans that I have met,are so "GUNG HO"for Texas,that they
act like it is a country.Nevermind!A joke isn't funny if you have
to explain it.I,personally,think that it is "COOL"A little pride,is
good in my opinion.I had some bad times in Texas,but I haven't
been there since "62,and not only have I changed alot but I'm
sure Texas has too!I agree that people should have the right
to voice their opinion but don't think that one should air ones
dirty laundry,in another country.The statement of "Stroking" to
better ones image,is true in this case.I know that many people
are against attacking Iraq,but yesterdays Fox News Survey said
that 71% of AMERICANS were in favor of stopping Saddam!
Irish P.S.My $.02.
P.P.S.Heard on the news this morning,that the lead singer of the
D.C. was apologising to Pres. Bush.I also heard a co-broadcast,
from a Houston Radio Sta.yesterday stating that those were the
lead singers feelings and shouldn't be taken as the other singers
sentiments!

Yes she did, on the second link, Irish. They have what she said, and I quote off the page.

"In a follow-up quote from The Dixie Chicks, Maines was quoted as saying: "We've been overseas for several weeks and have been reading and following the news accounts of our governments' position. The anti-American sentiment that has unfolded here is astounding" And said that she apologized because she does respect the President."


And we won't hold the comment about Texas against you, Irish. ;) No lynching yet. LMAO

Irish, my friend, I completely respect your opinion but not your source in this case. FOX news is a right-wing org. They're going to report polls that fit their mandate.

The Chicks weren't airing dirty laundry, they were expressing their opinions. If Bush wants to get the entire world involved in this war, he's got to expect people to have the same right to express their opinions.

Just a couple of points.

Minor celebs are newsworthy, for who they are, not what they say.

The point behind this war has never been broadcast to my knowledge

as yet. The probability of Saddam giving biological or nuclear weapons

to terrorists is minimal, but a change of regime there into an Islamic

fundamentalist state would place them in the hands of the extremists.

It has little to do with Bin Ladan, yet.

DallasLiving---As I said,I haven't been in Texas since 1962.I
was 17 then,in Basic(Lackland)&Tech. school(Wichita Falls,
Sheppard)I'm sure that Texas&I have changed alot over the years
Steph---Our opinions,on just about everything,are so different,
that I'm not suprised that they differ now.We'll just say that it's
the MAIN difference between being a Canadian&an American!
Irish

Still buds? :)

Steph---Of course!
At one time(when I was younger),I thought that if anyone
thought different than me,they were wrong.Now with maturity
(hopefully)I realise that as long as they are hurting no-one,
that doesn't make them a bad person. Irish
P.S.It's amazing,the way that your outlook changes,as you get
older!

I TOTALLY agree with Seriousfun and Steph.

The new Dixie Chicks album cover
 

With all the talk, I just had to add this here.