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They just had a concert in Oakland. Although i didnt attend, the reviews were said the show was great which I dont doubt. These girls are really talented

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Originally Posted by Rollergirl2001 (Post 1297279)

I applaud Natalie Maines for speaking out. Why can't some people respect her opinion? Just because people are speaking out against the war, doesn't mean that they are anti-Americans. Being an American is about using your 1st Amendment. Of course, there is a price to pay for using your 1st Amendment rights, but it is a free country y'all. We sould be lucky that we have free speech, because if we were in another country, and free speech were not allowed, they we would be killed for saying something.

I wanted to go see the Dixie Chicks in Memphis, but they cancelled and now the closest that they will play is Nashville. That sucks. :(

The fact that she spoke out against Bush and "apologized" for America's actions while in Europe was a pretty big deal. I think if she would have done it in the US it would have been slightly less criticized. Texans also didn't appreciate the fact that she said she was embarassed to be from Texas because George Bush is from there.

I still don't get what the big stink is about really - yeah the critized the President... so what everyone has. So she's embarassed that the President is from Texas... so what I'm sure there are a hell of alot of other people.

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Originally Posted by RACooper (Post 1360873)

I don't think you understand how it is in, Texas. It is a very loyal state. When some says that they are embarassed to live in Texas or embarassed that someone is from Texas......its going to make a stir, especially when they all still live there. Natalie Maines' father is also one of the most famous musicians in the State....which added to it. He practically disowned her.....and the state still practically boycotts everything they do.

See I get the Texas pride and such... but if you feel someone has dishnoured Texas would you express it... oh wait you already are...

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Originally Posted by RACooper (Post 1360884)

See I get the Texas pride and such... but if you feel someone has dishnoured Texas would you express it... oh wait you already are...

Exactly.

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Originally Posted by RACooper (Post 1360873)

If they're free to express their displeasure with the President, then why can't other people express their displeasure with the Dixie Chicks?

I personally don't understand why so many people think they're so courageous or whatever; if I had a dime for every person who has spoken out against the President, I'd be rich. It's not like they're going against the stream or anything.

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Originally Posted by macallan25 (Post 1360858)

Point: She only said she was embarassed that Bush was from Texas, not that she was embarassed to be from Texas. She did not apologize for America's actions. In fact, the Chicks next sentence was that they still supported the troops in Iraq/Afghanistan.

Also, LLoyd Maines produced an album for Charlie Robison in 2004 that included vocals by his daughter, Natalie. He also contributed sound mixing to the documentary "Shut Up & Sing". I don't think that falls under the heading of "practically disowning her." In fact, he has publicly stated his love, respect, and support of his daughter.

And, some Texans agreed with her.