Snap Judgment: The Dixie Chicks' 'Not Ready to Make Nice' video

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Molly Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 03:19 PM EST

Um....Lisa, the only one who sounds uneducated is you. The rednecks from the South? I mean really? Some of the most intellectual people in history come from the South including most of the presidents. The problem is not the rednecks the problem is pretentious people who think they know WAY more than they do. LISA, you are a complete moron and if you are not going to make a valid point maybe you should let the grown ups talk.

Lisa Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 09:23 AM EST

The Dixie Chicks are so not at fault for George W. brainwashing the rednecks into thinking he can't ever be criticized. What a joke-the presidents of this country have been criticized for as far back as there have been presidents. Bush is just a wuss who couldn't take it. I LOVE this song and play it all the time-real loud so the rednecks in the South can hear it.

sasha Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 12:05 PM EST

This song/music video is amazing. I love to write stories and all that, and I'm proud to say that it was a great inspiration for my book ,POISONED IVY (look for it in about twenty years at chapters ) with its black and white and all of it's contents.

I'd just like to say that they are 100% correct and bush is just a... you know! To my understanding, he creates something and sends other people to clean it up and it's just wrong.

Long live the dixie chicks and I hope you tour to Canada!

Vickie Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 11:55 PM EST

Use you internet to find out what the rest of the world thinks about the United States and its citizens and in particular its president. Dixie Chicks just happened to voice their opinion...aren't you voicing yours?

Sue Sat, Aug 11, 2007 at 01:31 PM EST

Wow, I just can't believe how one little statement sent so many rednecks over the edge! I hope you realize that the rest of the world has been laughing at how so many Americans put so much time and energy into making a singing group feel threatened and under attack just because they don't like their President. I never once heard any of the Dixie Chicks say that they don't love their country and don't support their troops! Jeez people get over it! I am so proud to be a Canadian and regardless of whether or not I like or voted for my Prime Minister if one of our "entertainers" stated that they didn't like the Prime Minister it wouldn't stop me from buying or listening to their music, you people need to get a life! It is just another example of how Americans think that they are the most important people on this earth! Get over yourselves. I hope the Dixie Chicks are around for a long, long time and keep making music and speaking their minds, in the land of brave and the home of the free!

Kristi Tue, Aug 7, 2007 at 11:26 AM EST

Although I am a supporter of Bush and his choices, I really like this song. I think what the girls are doing ( ie: speaking their mind through song) is awesome. What is democracy without opposition?

jonka Wed, May 2, 2007 at 05:54 AM EST

The more i play this song the better i feel. Just shows you how arrogant George Bush and his followers are! How dumb are the peoplethat follow himand believe his crap!

Aussie Tue, May 1, 2007 at 12:50 AM EST

Finally an American who is ready and willing to speak out against Bush! He's an idiot. The sooner you vote him out the better!

Deb Mon, Feb 12, 2007 at 08:14 AM EST

The "Dixie Chicks" are not country anymore and haven't been for a while! Their songs are no longer played on the country radio stations even where I live; so I don't understand why they were up for country. As for speaking your mind; fine. But there is a difference when stars say what they please on stage or in front of media. When's the last time you got to speak in front of millions or on TV?

TJ Mon, Feb 12, 2007 at 02:58 AM EST

This song just won a couple of well-deserved Grammies. People should be able to say what they think and not have the world going apeshit over it. For all the criticism that Bush has received, I think it was well deserved. Clinton got the same (if not worse treatment), and nobody even had to die for the decisions he made.

Karen Sun, Jan 14, 2007 at 01:19 PM EST

The video is marvelous. They, like many of us, were banned as 'anti-American' when we saw that we were being mislead by our government and spoke out about it. It is not just our right but our DUTY to speak out- the incredible horror they were required to go through because of their opinions smacks of communism - not Democracy. The video is a statement and well done. If critics view the artistry in comparison to past videos -without seeing the depth...there is a possibility they are spending too much time on videos -and not enough out in life!

There are still a few of us around that see things for what they are, think independently and are not 'sheep'. Thank you Dixie Chicks.

Gordon in St. Louis Thu, Dec 14, 2006 at 09:06 PM EST

I begin to wonder... was the Dixie Chicks' big media success about to dwindle anyway before Natalie made that comment? It might have been the best thing they could have done for their career. Has anyone seen the documentary "Protesting the Dixie Chicks"? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ8WzYc32JQ
-- seems like its catching the attention of people on both sides of the fence.

Mary Sun, Oct 22, 2006 at 09:21 PM EST

I still love the Dixie Chics regardless. I'm pro bush but nobody is perfect. So I understand were she is comeing from. I just really love this song its awesome on so many levels! You people who don't like them you just don't know any better. See eveyone thinks they are crazy. But if you really think about it u people screaming out crazy at everything and everyone who is not what you and society label as sane. Usually PEOPLE ARE SCARED OF WHAT THEY DO NOT KNOW, SO THEY LABEL WHAT THEY ARE SCARED OF AS CRAZY! Just like long ago they would label them as WITCHES. Get the picture?

Sarah Fri, Sep 8, 2006 at 11:42 PM EST

Hi I just wanted to say something to Madeline about what she's been saying. First of all I'm not a big fan of reading dictionaries so if your gonna start spitting out definitions go write a dictionary instead of writing it down here. Secondly are you telling me that people like Toby Keith and Reba MacEntire didn't say things that were just as libel or whatever about the dcx? I mean they must have said something because i highly doubt that the Chicks just picked some random country stars to pick on

Katie Sat, Aug 12, 2006 at 09:24 AM EST

The video is quite vulnerable. To think that their lives were actually threatened for their opinions. It's a scary thing.
As for the person that stated above that a country is like a family and we may not like the black sheep, we can't talk badly about them, you are a little distorted. The beauty of "freedom of speech" is that we can say whatever we want about whomever we want whenever we want. Take a school for example, that's a family. Don't tell me that you've NEVER said anything to an "outsider" about how much your school sucks. Whether it be a certain teacher or principal... etc.
ORWELL PUT IT BEST WHEN HE WROTE "ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUAL, BUT SOME ANIMALS ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS"

Old Guy Wed, Aug 2, 2006 at 11:04 AM EST

It nevers ceases to amaze me that some people insist on evaluating musical entertainers entirely on the basis off an ill-considered, off-the-cuff remark...
Get over it, people! It was three years ago. Do you all not also remember what other members of Congress were saying publicly about Bush at that same time - and those *are* the people who have actual political influence and are supposed to represent their electorate!
If you don't like the Chicks' music, fine and good, but they are entertainers, not politicians - so don't keep on confusing the two as though that approach has any validity. It's all about the music...

Lore Wed, Jul 26, 2006 at 04:51 PM EST

The scenario is this:

Each country is like a large family.

The family can fight among its own members (i.e.: Americans), but to invite outsiders (i.e.: any other country) into a family matter is unacceptable.

That is exactly what the Chicks did. Every family has a member that is the black sheep, loser, etc. But in the end you don’t go around badmouthing family to OUTSIDERS. It is none of their business and she knew that crap wouldn’t fly in the USA (that’s why she didn’t express her right to free speech on American soil).

As for the song, it has a catchy tune (typical Chick song), but I will never give them another cent of my hard earned American money. Let the OUTSIDERS feed them. I don’t financially support the black sheep in my family.

And, by the way, I am a native Texan and I didn’t vote for Bush either.

The bottom line is – he is still the President of MY COUNTRY and I would support him before I would take any crap from an OUTSIDER!

In the end Family has to stick together. :o)

Junnie Sat, Jul 15, 2006 at 08:46 PM EST

LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! This is definitely my favourite song this year!! It is a little sad..how some people have no life and so wants to degrade others because they use their right as freedom of speech. great song, ladies. btw, can anyone wait for the next election? ;)

Dusty Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 07:20 PM EST

High five for the Dixie Chicks they did what most people dont do speak there minds and feelings come on people get real this is america freedom of speech is part of what we stand for if you dont like it shut your radio off and shut the hell up!!!I think its there best song yet.....

Trish Sun, May 28, 2006 at 09:28 PM EST

i just read what that guy david posted what a dweeb correcting the grammer his he going to correct everybodies grammer what a loser lol,...madaline you go girl posting that stuff about the constitution its good to know someone knows the laws....

Trish Sun, May 28, 2006 at 09:28 PM EST

i just read what that guy david posted what a dweeb correcting the grammer his he going to correct everybodies grammer what a loser lol,...madaline you go girl posting that stuff about the constitution its good to know someone knows the laws....

eric Sun, May 28, 2006 at 08:52 PM EST

and by the way that david dude seriously man who the f**k do you think you are you have some nerve correcting that girl what are you a teacher or something who cares how she spells the point being when you have a point you write it down you dont go to spellcheck ,..i thought we were adults in this forum not in grammer school seriously grow up or just get out of this forum,...no body wants a no it all around!!!!

ERIC Sun, May 28, 2006 at 02:15 PM EST

DO YOU THINK IT MAKES YOU A BETTER PERSON TO BE IGNORANT AND PREJUDICE TOWARDS SOMEONE WHO HAS VIEWS SO DIFFERENT THAN YOUR OWN ,..NO ACTUALLY IT JUST MAKES YOU LOOK LIKE THE BIGGOT YOU REALLY ARE,..GROW UP AND GET EDUCATED AND IF YOUR SOO UNHAPPY WITH AMERICA THEN

"GET OUT,..."

I CANT BELEIVE AT THE HATE ON THIS PAGE AND I CANT BELIEVE AT ALL THE NAMECALLING RACIST BULL**** AGAINST OUR AMERICAN TROOPS ...WHO THE F**K CARES IF THEY FIND MASS DESTRUCTION THEY WERE KILLING MEN WOMAN AND CHILDREN BEFORE WE EVEN GOT THERE,..COME ON PEOPLE WAKE UP WHILE YOU WERE EATING YOUR OATMEAL GIRLS WERE BEING RAPED,..MEN AND WOMEN KILLED LEARN A LITTLE MORE BEFORE YOU PARADE SUCH THOUGHTS ON A WEBSITE,...

WHERES THE PATRIOTIC AMERICA IF YOU WERE ALIVE IN THE CIVIL WAR WITH THIS ATTITUDE I DOUBT YOU WOULD HAVE LIVED TO SEE TOMMORROW,...AND SOME OF YOU ON HERE HARRASING PEOPLE BECAUSE THEY WERE SMART ENOUGH TO POST THE CONSTITUTION

ALL OF YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF WE LIVE IN FREEDOM BUT WITH THAT COMES A RIGHT FOR FREESPEECH AS LONG AS ITS JUST,...AND WHAT I SEE ON THIS PAGE IS DIGUSTING,..FREE SPEECH IS A PRIVELDGE SO DONT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT,...

Kinona Sun, May 28, 2006 at 12:42 PM EST

To those who bashed the DIXIE CHICKS and not support their music anymore..TOO BAD cause they are still going to be #1 on billboard next week...hahahahaha

GO DIXIE CHICKS!

David Sat, May 27, 2006 at 12:57 PM EST

BRAVO Daniel!!!

And check this out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKSWLKvfFHY

Daniel Michael Sat, May 27, 2006 at 02:12 AM EST

Can someone please show me in the Constitution the statement that American's lose their right to free speech once they leave U.S. borders? Someone made that one up that happened to be offended by what was someone said.

Does anyone truly believe that these same right wingers would have been as "outraged" had Toby Kieth gone over to Europe and made an insulting statement towards President Bill Clinton? Would there be a boycot of Toby Kieth products? Would country radio stations refuse to play his songs? Me thinks not.

Funny thing, back when Natalie made her remarks, thousands innocent of Iraqi civilians were still alive, 2,500 American soldiers were still living.

By the way, found any weapons of mass destruction yet?

Great CD ladies.

David Fri, May 26, 2006 at 05:03 PM EST

MADELINE- You are everything that is wrong with America. You don't even know the difference between "there" and "their" and you think you're some big legal expert? You can type it as many times as you want but Reba McEnitre nor Toby Keith can sue the DC's for saying they don't want their CD in a 5-disc changer along with theirs. You are an absolute backwoods retard. Just the kind of person the Chicks are no longer interested in having as fans.

madeline Fri, May 26, 2006 at 04:29 PM EST

here is only one of the many statements DAVID that obviously you didnt take the time to actually read before you tried unsuccesfully to make your point clear,..and to quote dixie chicks:

"I'd rather have a small following of
really cool people who get it, who will
grow with us as we grow and are fans for
life, than people that have us in their
five-disc changer with Reba McEntire and
Toby Keith," Maguire said. "We don't want
those kinds of fans. They limit what you
can do."

actually my ignorant friend DAVID
do you even know what libel means??here let me educate you,..
DEFINITION: a : a written or oral defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression b (1) : a statement or representation published without just cause and tending to expose another to public contempt (2) : defamation of a person by written or representational means (3) : the publication of blasphemous, treasonable, seditious, or obscene writings or pictures (4) : the act, tort, or crime of publishing such a libel
UHM YEAH DIXIE CHICKS DEFINETELY FALL INTO A COUPLE OF THOSE CATEGORIES,..they are just lucky reba and/or toby havent sued them yet,..for that remark they made...and let me go on by saying that and i quote,.."The Revised Penal Code defines libel as a "public and malicious imputation of a crime, or of a vice or defect, real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status or circumstance tending to cause the dishonor, discredit or contempt of a natural or juridical person or to blacken the memory of one who is dead." ((hence this is what they did to reba and toby))

The code also says "libel is committed by means of writing, printing, lithography, engraving, radio, phonograph, painting, theatrical, exhibition, cinematographic exhibition or any similar means."

Everyone has the right to say how they feel BUT and i use this word STRONGLY,..They do not have the right when expressing there feelings to use other people to bash/and or degrade in comparision to how they feel,..THAT IS AGAINST THE LAW IS LIBEL..AND AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION FIRST AMENDMENT,..

David Thu, May 25, 2006 at 08:38 PM EST

They said they were embarrassed that the president was from Texas and received death threats for that! It is NOT libel to say that! And who mentioned anything about sexual orientation? It is AMERICAN to disagree and speak out against the "leader" of our country! You are a complete moron. They said NOTHING racist or libelous. They have opinions which don't agree with yours and you think they should get banned and death threats for it.

madeline Thu, May 25, 2006 at 07:36 PM EST

just so its clear to DAVID or anyone else confused at the difference im going to say it in caps ....

FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS NOT THE SAME AS DEGRADING SOMEONE FOR THERE VIEWS RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION
freedom of speech was brought into the constitution as a way for people to express there views without being bias/and or threatening towards others views that differ from there own,..Sooo no one has the right to use there free speech in a way that can be construded as damaging to anothers reputation because not only the constitution forbids this but it is LIBEL and against the law,..IT doesnt mean freedom to say anything about anyone because you dont like the way they are and this is what the dixie chicks did!!!

((now i have been so kind to let others who would like to know more about the first amendment and what freedom of speech is really all about to read the below and check out the link,..))and i quote,"There are two kinds of speech which are now restricted or prohibited. They are easy to remember, because they both begin with "h," harassment and hate. Anything you say that might be considered harassment by members of one of the select groups is prohibited. Anything you say that might be considered hateful by members of one of the select groups is also prohibited, and in some cases, is considered a crime.

You may consult any business employee handbook, or Freedom of Speech vs.Workplace Harassment Law — A Growing Conflict by Prof. Eugene Volokh, UCLA Law School, to discover anything anyone says can be interpreted as "harassment." As a minimum, anything that can be construed by someone as, "sexual or suggestive remarks, making fun of someone, imitating someone's accent, offensive jokes, repeated questions about personal life, insults, threats, or offensive language," is "harassment."

That same speech directed at any of the following special groups is considered, "hate speech.": Black, White, Asian, Hispanic, Arab, Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, Islamic (Moslem), gay (male), lesbian, handicapped, persons with AIDS, physically disabled, mentally disabled, female, or male. [From: the
Massachusetts "Governor's Task Force on Hate Crimes]

David Thu, May 25, 2006 at 03:53 PM EST

" i just cant continue to listen to music from people who think that theres nothing wrong with degrading people to make there views known..."

So you don't believe in freedom of speech? Enjoy your Reba. Good riddance :)

Nobody Thu, May 25, 2006 at 02:39 PM EST

They should put the little fat one on zoloft. LOL
Good luck selling your banjo music to the MTV crowd!

madeline Thu, May 25, 2006 at 04:53 AM EST

you know i want to like the dixie chicks and for a time i did and then i heard what they said and unfortunately when it comes right down to it i just cant continue to listen to music from people who think that theres nothing wrong with degrading people to make there views known,..

Ivonne Wed, May 24, 2006 at 10:44 PM EST

Loved the song! As a fellow Texan, I fully support what the Chicks said and don't believe they need to apologize for having the freedom to speak their minds. If you don't like them, don't listen to them, simple as that.

Mark Wed, May 24, 2006 at 08:52 PM EST

I am a new fan and suddenly feel an ounce of American pride once again because of their stance. They did not show a lack of respect for America. They're right-- Bush deserves no respect. NONE. "I'd rather have a small following of really cool people who get it, who will grow with us as we grow and are fans for life, than people that have us in their 5-disc changer with Reba McEntire and Toby Keith," Maguire said. "We don't want those kinds of fans. They limit what you can do." That is the coolest thing I've ever heard! Go CHICKS!!!

Trish Wed, May 24, 2006 at 02:39 PM EST

At one point in time yall were my favorite singers but now yall just suck...and ya keep runnin your chops..I wouldnt mind if I never heard yall again..

Trish Wed, May 24, 2006 at 02:39 PM EST

At one point in time yall were my favorite singers but now yall just suck...and ya keep runnin your chops..I wouldnt mind if I never heard yall again..

Janelle Tue, May 23, 2006 at 10:21 PM EST

Hey...um "Not Ready to Make Nice" is one DC song I can listen to....cause I am not ready to make nice...yeah, forgive sounds good, but...ya gotta feel remorse to be forgiven..they are coming out with an in your face attitude, that is only keeping it going.
Reminds me of the Ellen Degenres deal..in a way...when she turned every show into being gay...always liked Ellen, but I tried for like 3 weeks in a row to enjoy that show like I use to. Now, I see her show, and yeah, she's back, the Ellen I enjoyed watching. But she didn't come back in your face...too bad the chicks didn't take a lesson from her. Maybe I could have eventually gotten back the chicks I liked to listen to. They're just stirring up the chit.. sooo..Not Ready to Make Nice peaked at what..36? and going down....
What they don't seem to understand, is they need us much more than we need them. Have your lil group of die hard fans...lemme know how that works for ya...meanwhile I'll fill my 5 disc player with the likes of Gretchen Wilson, Reba, Chesney, and ..oh yeah, TOBY KEITH.....

STILL MAD AS HELL AND I AIN'T GOT TIME TO GO ROUND AND ROUND AND ROUND!!!!

blue Tue, May 23, 2006 at 07:47 PM EST

THIS COMMENT GOES OUT TO THE one below mine to TONI who is so ignorant to pass judgement and to say that celebrities do more for the world and everyone else should get off there high horse,,..
***i just wanted to add something maybe some people dont get it but i do ,..there is a HUGE difference between freedom of speech and deragotory statements slandering people - and what the dixie chicks have been doing not only is slander its wrong and digusting and im sure like many people would agree needs to stop and if that means we keep discussing it and keep making efforts to get awareness out trying to make differences little by little than so be it... THe dixie chicks need to learn that just because they dont agree with the way the country is doesnt mean the rest of americans DONT DESERVE RESPECT,...THEY DO<>.!!!

Toni Tue, May 23, 2006 at 04:02 PM EST

Great song, Chicks... and yet again, another great album. Everyone needs to get over it... it's been three years for crying out loud. My husband is now Iraq, for the second time, and I still don't like what our president is doing. Why is it that his approval ratings are at the 40% mark... because apparently the majority of Americans disagree also. Freedom of speech, remember? If you could let the world know what was on your mind like celebrities do, you would too; stop acting like you wouldn't and get off your high horse!

blue Tue, May 23, 2006 at 01:24 PM EST

and to quote dixie chicks:

"I'd rather have a small following of
really cool people who get it, who will
grow with us as we grow and are fans for
life, than people that have us in their
five-disc changer with Reba McEntire and
Toby Keith," Maguire said. "We don't want
those kinds of fans. They limit what you
can do."

Its one thing to not like what someone does but its a whole different thing to bash the person and anyone who follows them and continue making deragratory statements saying they are not owned respect,..such statements are inhumane disrespectal and down right digusting..they give texes a bad name which is not surprizing that some radio stations in texes and all over the country have boycotted there music,..
i think the dixie chicks are confused its NOT cool degrading people AND it doesnt make you an American,it just shows us all what ignorance really looks like,..

view the entire article http://www.theeagle.com/stories/052306/entertainment_20060523030.php))

John Tue, May 23, 2006 at 10:18 AM EST

These girls are just like countless other trailer trash personalities...they become famous and think they have all the answers. Criticize the President all you want to, but criticism stops at the borders, don't go talking trash to foreigners while our Soldiers are in harms way. I used to like their music, but now they are just the modern day equivalent of Jane Fonda. Got no use for Hanoi Jane, got no use for the Dixie Chicks

steven Sun, May 21, 2006 at 05:19 PM EST

Hi
Dixie Chicks.......Loved them.......then left them.
I am not ready to make "nice" either, finding their song insulting. I cannot support them for what I feel is dividing more than uniting.
........................................tks

SUE NACHOR Fri, May 19, 2006 at 07:31 PM EST

You go girls!!!!! Has everyone forgotten what makes America, America? This is the most perfect example, our freedom of speech and freedom of expression is second to none, and if anyone can't remember that, then they are the non-Americans, not the chicks. Geez...how bout what Eminiem said...or all the things Barbra Streisand has said..and hells bells, ya'll hated Bono until he got chummy with GW...then all is well...I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new video...just wish they were coming to Albuquerque on the tour...looks like a trip to Vegas is in order.

Stella Thu, May 18, 2006 at 01:08 AM EST

I'm not ready to make nice, either. No one said they did not have the right to speak their mind, but you dno't do it with impunity either. You would not go make derogatory comments about your own mother to a comlete stranger. I might not agree with the war, but I'm also not going to tell a bunch of brits I was ashamed of my mom... or the president.

They betrayed not only their fans with their anti-Americanism, but also their country who helped make them who they were. It seems like such a stupid move to come back theree years later and revive the sentiments after most people forgot about them and moved on.

Educational Repeat Tue, May 16, 2006 at 09:40 AM EST

the song is outstanding, politics aside.

The video depicts scenes from the Arthur Miller play, "The Crucible", which used the salem with trials as an allegory for McCarthyism and mass hysteria. Miller was concerned that society at the time had "accepted the notion that conscience was no longer a private matter but one of state administration." In the play he expressed his faith in the ability of an individual to resist conformist pressures. this is precisely the same issue facing america today, where discordant voices are classified as traitorous, un-american and are suppressed.

to me the saddest part of this discussion is that people criticizing the video are too stupid to realize the obvious analogy and the implication it raises with resepct to freedom of speech.

michael Mon, May 15, 2006 at 07:02 PM EST

I love the dixie chicks. This new video is excellent. Thank God they didn't back down and surrender to the religious wrong of this country and the backward country idiots that voted for GWB just because they were afraid of gay marriage. This country is in trouble and GWB has been terrible for us. It breaks my heart to think about how good things were before GWB got into office and started destroying things.

This country needs a rebirth, to be born again, to rise above the hatred and division that so defines the GWB revolution. Hopefully, more people will rise up like the dixie chicks and stand up against the evil empire that is headed by GWB so that we can reclaim our country for a brighter future.

Elizabeth Mon, May 15, 2006 at 05:44 PM EST

I LOVED THE SONG AND VIDEO! I'm only twevle and I get it. The meaning of the song is so great, I adore every word. I love every song that the Dixie Chicks sing but this one has so much emotion that its hard to not like.

Elizabeth Mon, May 15, 2006 at 05:44 PM EST

I LOVED THE SONG AND VIDEO! I'm only twevle and I get it. The meaning of the song is so great, I adore every word. I love every song that the Dixie Chicks sing but this one has so much emotion that its hard to not like.

Randy Sun, May 14, 2006 at 07:26 PM EST

I'm shocked at the in-your-face interview the Chicks did on 60 Minutes. They are certainly free to speak their mind, but not with impunity. I hope they successfully make the transition to rock & roll, because the interview won't help smooth the ruffeled feathers of their country fans.

Heather Sun, May 14, 2006 at 07:04 PM EST

The song is not self pity, listen to it again. The song is about the fact that people get so upset over a stupid comment. Don't you see yourself as one of those tut-tut people, since you are looking down on the vedeo, you making what they say true.

People should freaking grow up. It has been over three years. People still like hearing the Dixie chicks, so grin and bear it or turn off your radio when they come one. Everyone has there veiws on the country, and they did not disrespect the country. They said they were saying they were "Disapointed bush was from there home state." That was all. They did not say "Freak the US!" Other people have said worse then them, and they get it worse then anyone else!

I am proud of what they have done, I am proud to be a Fan of their music. Just because everyone has different veiws doesn't mean you have to get upset at them.

Lynn Fri, May 12, 2006 at 01:32 PM EST

I am glad the Dixie Chicks had the freedom to make their comments - that doesn't mean I agree with what was said or how the comments were made. Nor does that mean that their comments won't affect the probability that I will buy their music. When entertainers choose to make political statements, they shouldn't be surprised if some of their fans are turned off. We all have the freedom to support the people we like. Musicians don't usually make it to stardom on pure tallent - looks, personality, charm, etc. all play a part in an entertainer's success. Although fairness has nothing to do with whether an entertainer's does well, I see nothing unfair about former fans expressing their displeasure by choosing not to support them anymore. It was horrible that the Dixie Chicks were threatened physically for the comments they made (no one should condone such conduct in any situation), but I see nothing wrong with choosing to patronize artists whose expressed beliefs are more in line with mine. Star athletes and entertainers can have a huge impact on the public, whether they intend to or not. I will continue to support those that I feel are proper role models.

michelle Thu, May 11, 2006 at 10:22 PM EST

i've listened to dixie chicks for as long as i can remember. i love their music, and i respect their opinions, we all have the freedom of speech in america. This video is for all those hypocrites who think they are the only ones that are right.

Christi Thu, May 11, 2006 at 08:55 AM EST

I AM an American.

I AM a Republican who voted for GWB (a man who was given a broken country, thanks to his predecessor); I would vote for him AGAIN.

I AM and have been, for several years, a fan of the Dixie Chicks (females with an opinion and the voices to share it); I plan on buying their new album, even though I have not purchased a CD from a store in years, just to support this song. I love this song.

I WAS a fan of Toby Keith (a guy who encourages the disease of alcoholism, and adultery, and other SINS); His music since "How Do You Like Me Now", in MY opinion, is the WORST music on country radio and more SHAMEFUL on TV. I can think of NONE worse.

My point: THANK GOD, (the ONE whose opinion really matters)
I AM AN AMERICAN (as are you, which is why you can read this now)!

Songbird Wed, May 10, 2006 at 12:28 PM EST

Country radio is owned by the CLEAR channel. CLEAR channel is owned by the Republican Party. I am among many country music fans who also happen to be a liberal Democrat. I resent ANY radio station boycotting any viewpoint other than that of the Republican Party. This whole issue has only served to further polorize our society. While I may not agree with current politics - that certainly doesn't make me dislike my country. I love my country enough to want to make it better.

Amanda Wed, May 10, 2006 at 11:58 AM EST

YEHAW!! DIXIE CHICKS ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!! ROCK ON GIRLS!!!

Dominic Fri, May 5, 2006 at 01:31 PM EST

I have to say that over the past 3 years I have not listened to the chicks. I beleive in the freedom of speech, and that every American has the right to say their opinion. I also beleive that the freedom that is mine is also about choice, I choose to boycott the chicks because of all of their comments over the past 3 years. They might be saying that they were mistreated, maybe they are right, but if you step into the politcal arena, by any means...in actions, in voice, or in running for office,be ready for some fallout, good or bad. To badmouth the president is your choice, to badmouth the establishment that made you famous, i.e. the country music scene, is suicide. So go and try to break into the pop culture, and I hope you make it, because the average country listener does not need to support you and your tantrums of being slighted. Bye, Bye Dixie Chicks. Maybe you should change your name to The Yankee Chicks.

kaz Mon, May 1, 2006 at 12:55 AM EST

I believe that as hard as it may be we should pray for our authorities (even leaders we dislike). I don't think that trashing your country or president will make anything better. Soon enough, you will have another leader that many of you didn't vote for, but we still have a patriotic obligation to support and pray for our leaders. Sure, we won't agree with every and all decision they make, but we can believe that God can lead them to make better choices for us. We are all human: presidents, musicians, fans, DJ's... and we have all experienced our own failures and we have all experienced being wronged by someone. But wasn't there someone who believed in you? Who picked you up and encouraged you? Did you walk away wiser? I hope that we have all learned that while we have the freedom of speech, it can still cause problems. (Don't our tongues cause us the most trouble?) Natalie and the 'Chicks had their opinion and suffered consequences for how they expressed themselves. It wasn't right that they were treated the way they were, and there shouldn't have been much surprise either. Oddly, though, I support them in their artistic expression of how the events affected and still affect them. I just hope that anyone spouting hate towards either the Dixie Chicks or their country/President can lay down their weapons and call this situation what it is: a lesson. Forgive, but don't forget.

crystal Sun, Apr 30, 2006 at 10:49 AM EST

I think everyone who has boycotted Dixie Chicks music were never fans to begin with and the ones that were need to be the ones apologizing to the Dixie Chicks. Heck if I were from Texas I'd be ashamed too. GWB is the WORST president of all times, the only thing about their comment, is that they made it before the rest of the country thought the same thing about him.

Heather Sun, Apr 23, 2006 at 08:17 PM EST

I'm very happy to see The Dixie Chicks stand up to everyone who bashed them for the last three years. THAT is what the real America is all about! So some folks think their "Not Ready To Make Nice" video is crappy and immature, eh? Compared to what? Toby Keith? Not by a long shot! Hang in there, Chicks!

jovie Sun, Apr 23, 2006 at 12:18 AM EST

hey unknown... I don't think that the Dixie Chicks have anything to apologize about.Just because so called "famous people" make comments as you say that have nothing to do with them well just in case you have forgotten we all live in the same country so yes is does concern them. I think that just because celebrities are in the public eye doesn't mean that they can't have their own opinions. I myself maynot like the fact that we have thousands of troops in Iraq, but that is what they signed up to do and in their hearts want to do so instead of degrading the Dixie Chicks we should support our troops that are over there letting "YOU" have the "FREEDOM" to write all these nasty comments about the Dixie Chicks.

jovie , tori and lauree Sat, Apr 22, 2006 at 11:54 PM EST

We LOVED it! We have been huge Chicks fans since the beginning and why they get crucified for speaking their mind is unAmerican. Freedom of speech! They have a right to defend themselves anyway they chose. We look forward to hearing more from them. There are more ways to hear their music than on country music stations. They are strong women who stand up for themselves and we applaud them.

Yeah Sat, Apr 22, 2006 at 08:56 PM EST

Jenjen.. quit watching so much CNN.

JenJen Sat, Apr 22, 2006 at 03:10 PM EST

With only 1/3 of the country now stubbornly holding onto their approval of President Bush, I don't think the Dixie Chicks have anything to worry about.

Judging from recent polls, it looks like Americans are coming around on how incompetent, dangerous, and harmful the Bush administration has been.

You don't have to be from Texas to be ashamed of him. Rock on, Dixie Chicks... and keep selling out concert halls while the media insists that nobody likes you anymore. :-)

Unknown Sat, Apr 22, 2006 at 06:01 AM EST

I was a big fan of the dixie chicks before the comment was made. Yes, I'm a conservative country girl. And if you look at country music almost everybody is conservative so how stupid do you have to be to say something bad about President Bush? I mean honestly, what the heck were they thinking? I think its totally retarded when actors, actresses, or singers make a comment on America. They are NOTHING like us. Their job, you travel in a nice bus to nice places and get paid millions. That relates nothing to my life or any other average American. President Bush got elected AND relected.. he most of done something right. And they said this comment not even on American soil, I'm with Toby on this one. Why dont they come over here and say that after he gets done singing "The Angry American Song."... just say your sorry Dixie Chicks.. or your singer life will be over.

greg Fri, Apr 21, 2006 at 01:53 PM EST

the song is outstanding, politics aside.

The video depicts scenes from the Arthur Miller play, "The Crucible", which used the salem with trials as an allegory for McCarthyism and mass hysteria. Miller was concerned that society at the time had "accepted the notion that conscience was no longer a private matter but one of state administration." In the play he expressed his faith in the ability of an individual to resist conformist pressures. this is precisely the same issue facing america today, where discordant voices are classified as traitorous, un-american and are suppressed.

to me the saddest part of this discussion is that people criticizing the video are too stupid to realize the obvious analogy and the implication it raises with resepct to freedom of speech.

bonnie Thu, Apr 20, 2006 at 10:26 AM EST

What a great song. Can't wait til the cd comes out. For all of you who obviously only believe in freedom of speech when your talking your the ones missing out on a great group of musicians. So crawl back in your hole and stay there and LET THE DIXIE CHICKS SING.

natay21 Thu, Apr 20, 2006 at 03:18 AM EST

I love these women....Music is power and the power is theirs....no matter what comes of this album, I respect their honesty. It takes a brave human being to admit their struggles. Afterall we are all only human.

Tammy Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 09:24 PM EST

I've lived my entire life proud to be a country girl...until now. God bless you, Dixie Chicks. Please don't turn your backs on all of us country music fans. We're not all ignorant, backwater hillbillies. Some of us still believe in the power of free speech. November elections are not that far away and I'll be humming your music all the way to the ballot box. TRUTH TO POWER!!!

Brandon Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 01:05 PM EST

I just watched the video for the first time. I must say, regardless of my opinion of the Dixie Chicks politics, I appreciate the artistry of the video and song. The shots in black and white I think are quite appropriate. They speak to the atmosphere of this country, that everything is black and white, no room for greys. This idea that you are either with me or against me, with me being the president.
I have read the comments that suggest that the Dixie Chicks are setting themselves up as martyrs, or are pretentious. I suggest rather that as artist it would be suprising for them not to discuss what happened; it is after all what artist do, express what they have experienced and feel.
Now, with regards to the backlash that Dixie Chicks have received, both good and bad, do as you choose. If you disagree with their politics and boycott them for that reason, whatever. If you agree with their politics and buy their album for that reason, whatever. I for one will base my decision on the music, if I appreciate it or not, for as in the past I like some of their songs, and not others. So far, I like this song not only for the artistry, but also because in my own life I feel the same way. I am not ready to make nice about events having nothing to do with the DC or politics.

SDY Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 03:52 AM EST

I just wanted to answer the questions why the Dixie Chicks don't get over it. I live in Arkansas and the 2 local country stations in my area refuse to play their songs. There are still a bunch of pig headed idiots out there continuing the boycott. I love the Dixie Chicks and plan to buy the new album. I find it offensive that these companies running the country music stations can get away with banning thier music.

But this is why is hasn't gone away. There are people out there who continue to boycott them. I had a friend tell me the other day that he heard that they said something bad about 9/11. I don't believe that crap. But my friend said it had to be true because Bill O'Reilly said it.

I love their new song. I believe it makes a clear statement about some of the stuff that is still going on.

Jimbo Sun, Apr 16, 2006 at 05:37 PM EST

It's a good song. They're celebrities not political analysts, why is it such a big deal if they have an opinion. Also 99% of the rest of the planet thinks the same thing they do about bushy. What was it on the cover of Macleans magazine.. oh "Worst President in 100 Years". Come on, why should they get slammed so bad for just saying what almost everyone else is thinking.

Darla Sun, Apr 16, 2006 at 12:50 PM EST

WOW...what a pathetic song....okay "chicks" why don't you leave our wonderful country and see how you fair in a foreign country. You obviously have not had family or someone close to you die at the hands of someone else. Get a life sisters!!...You will never be on top in the music world again...give it up...your music sucks!!...I have already stopped listening to several radio stations that choose to play that crap...GOD BLESS THE USA!!!...All you Dixie Chick fans can get on their "Sin Wagon" and go to......

LetEmBe Fri, Apr 14, 2006 at 11:37 PM EST

It's about time that country music singers have their own voice and quit tip-toeing around controversial subjects. I think that the Dixie Chicks just KICKED the door open for those that have something to say.

I am so SICK of country music stars being "cookie cutter". It's time for country music musicians...ESPECIALLY women country singers to quit hiding behind the mic and take a stand for something--ANYTHING!

KUDOS to the Dixie Chicks for taking a stand 3 years ago and again now with this new song!

John Thu, Apr 13, 2006 at 09:08 PM EST

As a Texan, I can easily say, bush the Governor is not the same as W the President. Hell, I liked Bush the governor too. I even voted for W the President in 2000. Just like a spouse that you marry, sometimes you see a side of them that is pretty ugly when things have changed.
They make a comment and suddenly they are activists. The say they are ashamed he’s from Texas. Talk about over reaction for some simple words. The whole thing was blown out of proportion by a large group of drama queens.
I wouldn’t be surprised that when some of these same drama queens heard what the Chicks said, they put the back of their hand to their forehead and fainted dead away, spilling their mint juleps all over their dress.

Figgins Thu, Apr 13, 2006 at 08:09 PM EST

If you support the chicks becuase of their anti-bush rants, you should know they will do anything for a buck.

They kissed is ass all over Texas for years. They sang at his innaguration.

Before that they would lick his boots when he was owner of the Rangers. They would have the announcer annouce them as "PERSONAL FRIENDS OF GEORGE W BUSH". They would sit and eat hot dogs and watch baseball games with him in HIS box seats. It was nauseating to see them kiss up to him so much. Its nauseating to see anyone kiss that much ass.

They sure werent ashamed of him when it was his coat tails they were riding to fame. They sure as hell wanted to make nice with him and his fan base then.

If they had always been anti-bush, I could maybe respect what they are doing. I have a ton of respect for Bono! But to hood wink people into believing they are "Activists" when in reality all they are doing is prostituing thier art.... hell no I dont support that. They are Hypocrits!

John Thu, Apr 13, 2006 at 04:09 PM EST

First, I love the, “Yeah, well they haven’t done anything since the boycott”. They only had a major tour and something much more work intensive; having kids.
Second, it’s hilarious all these people who think musicians should just shut up and sing, unless of course they are talking about political points of view that they agree with. Toby Keith and Charlie Daniels come immediately to mind.
Third, the “freedom of speech goes both ways” line is getting a bit old. I wish y’all would just be honest and say that you hate people that don’t march lock stock and barrel with Republicans and Bush. Just because you all swallow that BS whole doesn’t mean the rest of us do.
Fourth, the Chicks have gained quite a bit of fans that are not into country music. Sadly, country music fans act just like people who can’t stand country music thought they would act like. Like flag waving, book burning (in this case, CD burning), robot, hicks.
Lastly, those that don’t like the Chicks because you don’t like what they said, should really just move on to something more your taste. Something safe, something that won’t get you upset and especially something that doesn’t make you think. The rest of us will continue to be fans and listen to what WE like and have even more respect for the Chicks for not backing down.

Stephanie Thu, Apr 13, 2006 at 01:35 PM EST

I just have to say this is the best Chicks song to date, and probably the best video as well. Go girls!!

Second of all, why are people saying they are capitalizing off the incident and somehow feel that is a bad thing, when Bush ass-kisser Toby Keith can make about 50 songs and videos about soldiers and supporting the war, and no one says a darn thing?? Is he not capitalizing off the men and women who are ACTUALLY over there fighting, not here making money about talking about it?? If he's so supportive how about he go and enlist and do the fighting instead of making his millions while in the comfort of his own country.

Seriously people, Why is it acceptable for MANY country singers to voice their support for the president while either gaining money or not, but it isn't ok to do the opposite? That is absolutely hypocritical. Besides, looks like over half the country agrees with them now anyways. Bush is the worst president this country has ever seen, and maybe if people paid attention to their remarks and reasons for them in 2003, we wouldn't have been stuck with these additional four years of him.

I hope they make 100 more songs like this, and since their opinion is now the majority in this country, everyone else can take their few and far between opinion and talk to themselves.

If you're not outraged, you haven't been paying attention. Go Chicks!!!!

Melissa Wed, Apr 12, 2006 at 07:54 PM EST

Look at this country now.....I admire the Dixie Chicks for being so outspoken at a time when it was not popular. I loved them back then and I love them now even more. I wish them all the success. GREAT VIDEO

Susan Wed, Apr 12, 2006 at 07:02 PM EST

Amazing how many supposed Dixie Chicks fans there are. How come we have not heard from them until now since the boycott? The chicks have the freedom to say whatever they want in this country, so why did they have to disparage Bush while they were out of the country? We also have the right to disparage the Dixie Chicks. Freedom of speech cuts both ways. By the way, I think their new song is horrible.

John Wed, Apr 12, 2006 at 05:21 PM EST

I liked the video and the song. Very good.
I think even the best of songs and the best of videos, you are still going to have people who don't like it. Just a matter of taste.

As far as martyr? All I see is people singing about their life. I don't see anyone asking for sympathy.
They know this song and most likely others they made will make people angry. They know it won't sell as much as some bubble headed project. I think sometimes, you just have to do what you have to do.
What I do see, is a group telling people who don't like what they have to say to go screw themselves. I respect that and I like that. And frankly, I'll be buying about 10 copies. 1 for me and 7 to give out to friends who had never ever heard them before but like them now. The other two for people I know that can't stand them because of their views.

Sarah Wed, Apr 12, 2006 at 04:21 PM EST

Wont everyone just ever over it, and enjoy the song already1?!?!?!?!? flip.

Oh Please Wed, Apr 12, 2006 at 01:04 PM EST

All this talk of the First Amendment and "free speech" makes me roll my eyes. Face it, the Dixie Chicks have the right to say whatever they want, and they did. However, the fans and DJs have the right to react however they want. And they did.
I see nothing to be outraged about for either side.
The relevant truth is: the song is whiney, emotionally manipulative, contrived, loaded with cliche, and ultimately uneffective.
For anyone who feels sorry for the Dixie Chicks, please remember that they are performers. And their reactions (this song included) to this whole situation is just that, an act.

hds Tue, Apr 11, 2006 at 10:09 AM EST

Great song, great lyrics. I was disappointed with country music fans' reaction to the chicks' previous comments, and I'm happy to see they're not backing down.

poof Tue, Apr 11, 2006 at 08:27 AM EST

What a great song. The video is great as well. The fact that some of the people here are so freaked about this makes me smile. Now you have nice red faces to go with your necks. YEE HAWW!!! Way to go girls!

Lupe Mon, Apr 10, 2006 at 07:10 PM EST

Thank God for the Dixie Chicks, for once we have someone with real music that has heart. "Not Ready To Make Nice" is not only a great song and video, but will be one the the biggest song for the Dixie Chicks and the most spoke of song of 2006.

The Dixie Chicks speak for those who's voice can't be heard.

After all this country has gone through we are at war within our country. How sad, isn't that a shame, we have not learned a thing.

It's good to express your opinions and it good that some people do not believe in what the Dixie Chicks have to say. After all we do live in a free country, unless I did not get the memo.

I'm from Texas myself, and I am proud of my state, and even if you are not you are a part of this great country. I would like to believe that we are all educated individuals and we don't have resort to putting down anyone just because of their opinion.

I liked the Dixie Chicks before, but after hearing and ready what people have to say about the song (Not Ready To Make Nice). I can't wait for the CD to be released.

Music is a big part of our lives, it makes us happy and sad, it makes us dance, and it makes up fall in love, as well as saying something we can't say to someone else. "I kind of like that".

jason Mon, Apr 10, 2006 at 06:56 AM EST

first of all, it's MUSIC people, don't get so mad. anyway, i think the chicks felt it necessary to do this song and video. most say, "why open an old wound?", well maybe it's not an old wound to them. also, i will PROUDLY be out in may to buy the chicks new album. i'm glad SOMEONE has the guts to say "I don't like how this guy is ruining our country" and not be afraid of repercussions. i hate to tell the naysayers, but i saw the chicks in concert i guess a month after "the incident", and the crowd went ballistic when she mentioned it. i heard ONE boo come from the audience. i think now, more than ever, most people agree this president will go down in history as THE WORST. even if i'm the only one who buys the new album, oh well, i'm not worried about record sales, as long as i can buy music that touches my heart AND can make me think at the same time, i'm a happy camper. i wouldn't be ready to make nice easier. THANK GOD for WOMEN like the dixie chicks.

mcm Sun, Apr 9, 2006 at 10:03 PM EST

There is beauty in the debate that is going on. Yes, I am frustrated at the blind supporters of any political party. But THIS, this open discussion, this exchange of ideas, this is what the United States of America is about.

Let us not forget that freedom of speech and freedom to disagree is what makes us who we are. Let us not forget that freedom of speech and of the press was created so that we as a people could keep OUR government in check. While we all deserve respect as individuals, as human beings, we must remember that our founding fathers built a country to be governed by the people for the people. Our governmental system was not created to rule us, but to serve us.

Somewhere along the line we have lost this understanding of respect for everyone. We have begun to treat the President and politicians as if they are royalty, as if we should bow in their presence. The role of our government is not to serve as icons for our country, but to serve as human beings advancing the agenda of our nation as a whole.

We were not only given the right to dissenting opinions, we were asked to protect these opinions. We were asked to listen, and support the open marketplace of ideas. Our country was formed by dissenting opinions, controversial opinions.

It would be UNPATRIOTIC not to question our leaders. It would be ignorant to simply accept their ideals as our without question. And it is unfair to think that a musician has any less right to that than you or I do.

It is unfair to believe that only politicians have a right to make public comments on politics. I am saddened by people who do not see that we all have this right, that we should all be brave enough and open enough to exercise this right. We have become a divided nation, some of who are crying to be heard, some of who are refusing to listen. Our difference of opinions has caused many of us to try and silence those we do not agree with. We say, something like “I do not listen to music to hear her opinions” and we are saying, I do not care about my fellow citizens freedom of expression.

This is not who we are. This is not where we come from. "Shut up and sing or your life will be over..." We are supposed to be better than this. I believe God intended for all of his children to be heard and loved for their differences. I hope those of you who disagree with the DC message will not raise your children to believe that disagreement is wrong. I hope there will be open discussions at your dinner table just as there will be open discussions in the streets of the United States.

I hope that one day our future generations still have the courage and freedom to exercise their freedom of speech. It is the FIRST amendment for a reason. God bless. And let God be the only one to judge.

Jenna Sat, Apr 8, 2006 at 06:01 PM EST

Well I don't want to be harsh but I think you all need to just get over it yourselves. If the Dixie Chicks want to record a song about things that happened in the past then they are given that right. We need to leave it alone and enjoy the fact that they are very talented artists and take the song for its artistical worth and not everyone bashing it because you know what I am still going to listen to it and if you don't like thei outspokeness then don't listen to their music because you shouldn't be anyway! The last time I checked there is an ammendment stating our freedom of speech so they are entitled to it as well!!

DJL Sat, Apr 8, 2006 at 02:31 PM EST

My goodness people! Artists are our voices to conscience! I appreciated that the chicks didn't just bow down and take their spanking From TK, GWB, and others. There are many of us out there who love country music AND also disagree with the path our current president is leading us all down. I am very thankful there are women out there who keep the strong voices in their hearts of the women who came before us.

We have a RIGHT in our country to freedom of speech. We have an OBLIGATION as women and minorities to honor those who Fought stereotypes and put their lives in danger so that we could be STRONG AND VOCAL.

Loved the song ... bought the CD as soon as I heard it ... record sales ... I'm sure that's why they wrote the song. ;-) Don't buy it if you don't like it ... simple ... Take a breath ... put all that energy into solving the problems that are causing our children to die in this, the strongest nation in the world. Focus all that anger on something constructive and we can solve something real.

LeatherneckRJL Sat, Apr 8, 2006 at 12:23 PM EST

Even if I agreed with the Chicks' political sentiments (I don't), I'd have to agree with Gary's assessment of the video, and extend it to the song itself...it reeks of pretentiousness and self-indulgence. Don't cry for the Chicks; they've clearly decided to take their martyrdom all the way to the bank, and there are plenty of Bush-hating moonbats to pay for the ride. Figgins is wrong in this respect: the Chicks aren't pawns...they're doing this with eyes wide open. The shame of it all is that such talented musicians opted to ignore their own culpability and continue digging their hole in the alternative country graveyard.

Nobody should ever excuse the extreme wingnut death threats they received, but for all the ranting that asserts otherwise, the Chicks were never censored (only governments can do that), and nobody deprived them of their right to speak out. Instead they ran smack into the reality that, in a competitive private-sector industry, they were never entitled to the size of their audience and the forum of country music radio. The Chicks' original fan base (my family included) heard what they had to say in 2003 and recognized it for what it was: a poke in the eye, a repudiation of their values expressed abroad at a time that was undoubtedly comforting to the nation's enemies. The country music audience, overwhelmingly supporters of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the President, responded with a vehement boycott that country music DJs (in tune with their fans' sentiments) supported. If the Chicks have the right to publicly criticize the President (they do), likewise the country music fan base and radio stations had the right to turn their backs to them.

Mike Sat, Apr 8, 2006 at 04:34 AM EST

Love the Song and the video. All those Dixie Chicks haters and GWB lovers can go to hell.

Debbie Sat, Apr 8, 2006 at 12:09 AM EST

Every single person in our "democracy" is guaranteed the freedom of speech. When the Dixie chicks said they were embarrassed by our president, it was their right to their opinion. You would have thought they were burning flags or books. Oops that was the "fans" that burned their records. We certainly hear country singers sing and talk about their opinions about all kinds of political things. As long as you agree with this president you can say whatever you like...just don't disagree with him or say any kind of dissenting opinion. I thought we lived in the United States. Good for the Dixie Chicks that they haven't backed down.

S.G. Fri, Apr 7, 2006 at 02:54 PM EST

I look at this song from a few different angles. I’m a musician myself and find the whole structure of the song very pleasing and full. My opinion differs from them in the situation that put them under fire but that’s not what this is about. I think most of you came up with the phrase “martyr” before you even listened to the song . That is something I find, how did you all put it…pretentious. What was done in this song is what should be done….and that s self expression. It’s the reason for music. If you think they are trying to be martyrs the your thinking lies on a thin hallow surface. Every singer becomes a martyr in every song of scorn love. In every song of a broken heart. I don’t see blogs about three quarters of your record collection up here now do I. So cut the crap.
This wasn’t a comeback single. It was carefully crafted and took time to make. Records that stand for more then the boo-hoo he broke my heart require that. The song is a triumph. I would take my time and make sure that this was the point and proper words that I was trying to convey.
“no one cares” about the Dixie Chicks opinion anyway. You would, if you agreed with them. Some one did enough to write and threaten their lives. That’s what this song is about. How can blogs and people get so heated and vile. Your very angry people. Trust in your own beliefs and you will be safe and strong. To allow someone’s opinion rock you so much only reflects how much you really believe what you preach
Be your own artist before you criticize someone else’s work.

DEBBIE Fri, Apr 7, 2006 at 09:21 AM EST

GREAT SONG!!! LOVED IT, ALSO LOVE THE VIDEO!!

wm Thu, Apr 6, 2006 at 03:35 PM EST

This song and video makes the Dixie Chicks look immature. As an old fan, I was expecting a classy comeback. Instead I was disappointed. Most of the fans were over it, or had forgotten about the controversy that they had caused. This song rehashed old sores and made them look full of themselves. No one cares that much about their opinion!

d.c. Wed, Apr 5, 2006 at 06:24 AM EST

Posers.. and if the ground were a magnet and they were steel, they still couldn't make a logical stand!

Todd Tue, Apr 4, 2006 at 10:09 PM EST

Figgins -- Aramis' posting was heartfelt, honest and beautifully articulated. You can knock the Dixie Chicks, but don't knock someone who states their position calmly and well. In the end, the only person it embarrasses is yourself.