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By Jeff

January 3, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this

Are these three even relevant? Why would a solid, well-trusted journalistic icon like the NE spend its time and energy printing something like this if it were not true? Clearly, it must be true because someone at the icon of entertainment news has deemed it so.

By David

January 3, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

Does anyone even really care? The sister are the ones with all the talent and are better off without the “loud mouth” anyway.

By Patrick

January 3, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

Jeff & David- You two must care at least a little. You both took the time to read the article and leave comments. Closet fans, I guess.

By stan

January 3, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

Loud Mouth?

Just because she pointed out the obvious about W does not make her a loud mouth.

By Randall

January 3, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

I love the Dixie Chicks style and the only reason Natalie was blasted is because she’s a woman. Numerous male celebrities dissed Bush on a national or international stage and no one boycotted their cds/movies.

By Daveman

January 3, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this

NO MORE DIXIE CHICKS or chunks FINE BY ME!!

By WhackyWaco

January 3, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this

Bye-Bye and so long bird brains. I mean birdies.

By cj

January 3, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

dont care about them…too ignorant

By otromundo

January 4, 2008 12:54 AM | Link to this

Face it … the Dixie Chicks have way too much brains, class, and musical brawn for the redneck market, which in truth prefers it’s female stars to be buxom blond sex toys. Move up girls, there’s better neighborhoods.

By Don

January 4, 2008 6:03 AM | Link to this

Natalie Maines is the Micheal Moore of the music industry. She’s an uneducated little pea-brain… any bad news that comes thier way is allright with me.

By Dave

January 4, 2008 6:26 AM | Link to this

I love reading silly conservatives bad-mouthing Natalie Maines. HINT: When resorting to name-calling is the best you can do, you really need to reconsider the fact that she might have actually had a point.

By Nic

January 4, 2008 6:58 AM | Link to this

What a compliament to call her a Michael Moore of music…kuddos to both for using their rights of free spech. It got us all talking again and again about it.

By Nic

January 4, 2008 6:58 AM | Link to this

What a compliment to call her a Michael Moore of music…kuddos to both for using their rights of free spech. It got us all talking again and again about it.

By Steve

January 4, 2008 7:06 AM | Link to this

Yes, I agree that she had a point to say. The problem is that she is part of a band (team) and she should have checked with the team before she opened her mouth. I also beleive that if you are in music, play music, if you are in politics, then rant and rave. Get the hint? I won’t miss them.

By Johnny Hughes

January 4, 2008 7:22 AM | Link to this

Finally, the Austin American Statesman is relying on the National Enquirer for news. You think that will win any awards or add to your integrity??? This is such a piece of crap article from an embarrassing source. Your paper should be ashamed and apologize. I am a gambler and damned proud of it. Would any of you negative, jealous fools like to bet that the Dixie Chicks will not have another million selling record??? Put your money where you mouth is. Put up or shut up. Johnny Hughes, author of Texas Poker Wisdom

By Winchester

January 4, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this

From some of the remarks, I deduce that if one is in the entertainment industry, they have neither the right of free speech, not any political abilities. That does explain Arnold, Ronald, Fred and Charlton.

By terriann

January 4, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

Dixie Chics winning the grammy gave proof of their talent. Their smarts are just extra icing on the cake. Free Speach is as American as it gets and Natalie just voiced what alot of people were thinking about W! and her band agreed wholeheartedly! Chics Rule!

By smedley

January 4, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

“if you are in music, play music, if you are in politics, then rant and rave.” Another Laura Ingraham fan, no doubt. So, Steve, who determines whom gets to speak out in America? You wrote that only politicians have that right. Please support your argument or go back to getting all of your information from Fox or Rush or Laura.

By John

January 4, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

Yo, Steve, maybe you should have watched the movie Shut Up and Sing before making such a comment. As evidenced by watching the movie, the “team” all supported her and her remarks. If you are in the music industry, play music, sure but if your are an American, support free speech regardless of profession! I don’t remember seeing a clause under free speech limiting topics based on career. Get the hint?

By Jimmi

January 4, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

And what is it you do for a living, Steve? Do you check with your employer or co-workers when you want to express your opinions? Seems that a lot of the country is a bit tired of W at this point.

By colorado kool aid

January 4, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

HINT: When resorting to name-calling is the best you can do, you really need to reconsider the fact that she might have actually had a point.

Which of course is all Natalie Maines could do — name calling and dissing country music fans. What was her point again?

By sharil

January 4, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

you dixie chick haters are bizarre to me. they are great. hmmmm, women, opinionated, talented…too intimidating for this male-driven society i guess….rock on dixie chicks!

By Pat Doyle

January 4, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

heh - appears all of the Capitol ity’s little dittoheads are eating sour-*** graes this morning. Tsk-tsk - there now, you had yer chance with Heckuva-job Junior, now sit down and STFU, OK?!!

By Pat Doyle

January 4, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

heh heh - appears all of the Capitol city’s little dittoheads are eating some sour-*** grapes this morning. Tsk-tsk - there there now, you had yer chance with Junior, and you failed miiserably. Now sit down and STFU, OK?!!

By Lloyd Maines

January 4, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

My daughter has a big mouth. Her feet are too small to fit in it.

By Matt Sadler

January 4, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

I thought that the comment she made was wrong. Not because I disagreed with the sentiment, but W. is NOT from Texas. He was born a rich playboy from Connecticut.

Wear boots, eat chili and clear all the brush you want… still don’t make you a Texan.

By DKlein

January 4, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Lloyd you are my hero! What a great line. I hope there is more from the Chics. I loved em before Nat and even more after. “Top Of The World” is one of the best songs ever. May the ignorant posters live the nightmare and remember in silence the poignant words of that Nancy Griffith classic.

By DKlein

January 4, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

Lloyd you are my hero! What a great line. I hope there is more from the Chics. I loved em before Nat and even more after. “Top Of The World” is one of the best songs ever. May the ignorant posters live the nightmare and remember in silence the poignant words of that Nancy Griffith classic.

By Rusty

January 4, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

Oh yeah, Natalie Mange and the rest of the dixie **** gestered a huge F.U. to their fans a couple years back. We’ll see them pitching weightloss products to their fellow fatties in another 6-12 mos.

By Mary

January 4, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Anyone who hates the Chicks can STFU. Granted, everyone has opinions, but I mean really!

My main concern is for Emily and her kids, if this divorce thing is true. No one deserves it. And how sad for the entire family.