It's funny, because I chose the Dixie Chicks to write a hero defense statement about. I don't idolize them but I do very much support them and did so when they first were villafied. As I said in class, some people have said, in their own defense of trying to crucify the trio of very talented country singers, that fans don't want to know what they think about the President and the war in Iraq, or any other political topic that comes up.
Well, that's crap. Because if the people didn't want to know these opinions, then TV Guide channel wouldn't have their reporters out on the red carpet at award shows asking artists and actors what they think. Joan and Melissa Rivers would never ask "So, what do you think of the President's search for weapons of mass destruction?" immediately following the asking of whose dress, shoes, and jewelry the celebrity was wearing. It was purely situational. At the time the Dixie Chicks came out and made their political beliefs known, the President's approval ratings were a lot higher than they are now. If the trio were to come out on TV tomorrow and make the same statement that they did years ago, they would be cheered and statues would be erected in their honor. WTF???
Personally, I think all of those who jeered and demonized the Dixie Chicks should pay them a written and public apology. We will start with an apology from Toby Keith and then move on to George W. Bush. After Bush apologizes to the Chicks, he can turn and apologize to all of us as well.
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hahaha yea I do not really care whether they receive an apology. I just do not think it was anyones posistion to not only look down upon the Dixie Chicks but to pretty much wipe them off the planet is not fair. This country is based upon "freedom of speech right!" That is why immigrants move here, is so they can feel, say, and act however they wish!
This is great. I was pissed at the backlash that the Dixie Chicks got. It's retarded the way that this country varies its opinions. The American public, as well as most of the media, is so wishy washy. Even if his approval rating was higher then, he was still a terrible president, but people didn't realize that because their TV didn't tell them that it was so.
Hahaha, great post Michael :). That's one of the sad things about being famous isn't it? Getting bashed for what you believe if it greatly differs from the majority (I know that happens all the time, but it's always a lot worse if you're famous). I chose to write about how Toby Keith is not a hero. I don't even keep up with his views or music or anything, and yet that was so easy to do...
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