"I'm Not Ready To Back Down..."

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.

Happy April Fool's Day Prank Challenge

For all you pranksters out there, I challenge you to come up with the most daring, funny, and breathtaking April Fool's Day pranks you can think of.

Post your idea as a comment on this blog. Once I hear from you and see just what your deviously, comedic minds are cappable of, then you get another blog with my ideas for April Fool's Day pranks. And trust me, I've pulled quite a few doosies in my day.