Posted by Dan Ewert : 3/19/2003 03:50:00 PM (Archive Link)
Ah, the Dixie Chicks. This goes under the category of, “What were they thinking?!” Seeing as how the Chicks’ primary fan base is Country and that the majority of Country fans are pro-Bush and pro-war, it was the peak of stupidity for Natalie Maines to say she was ashamed Bush was from Texas. The fact that she did it during a London concert was probably even worse… although imagine if it was during a concert in Paris! If she meant what she said, fine. I can respect somebody voicing their opinion. But when you’re livelihood is dependent upon people liking you, it’s a real bad career move to alienate those folks who most support you.