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Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Dixie Chicks Perform with Background Portraying Donald Trump as the Devil

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

They still do shows?

Proof positive that people are idiots.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Well, if you want to alienate fans, then have at it. Who cares?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Their fans KNOW what they believe in...Remember the Entertainment Weekly cover?

flan

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I didn't know they were still a group.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Southern_Belle wrote:
I didn't know they were still a group.

They certainly are not as big as they were and if they continue this crap they will lose a lot more fans as their fan base ages.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I thought they learned their lesson after they went after W. But apparently, zebras are still as stupid as ever! Lol. Hey, it's your wallet so what do we care?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I'd like to see them in concert.

I love the "Courtyard Hounds" CD that Martie and Emily released.

flan

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

It's fine to have an opinion, but no business, in this case a band, should make that opinion a mantra unless they want to alienate people, aka paying customers.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I never did like them. Just not my style of country music.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
It's fine to have an opinion, but no business, in this case a band, should make that opinion a mantra unless they want to alienate people, aka paying customers.

They can say whatever they want to say. But, it seems kind of silly if you are in business to take a stand on something that might alienate your customers. Seems pretty dumb.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Oh yeah Trump is the Devil. Or, he's Hitler. Sounds like a bunch of 5 yr olds.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
It's fine to have an opinion, but no business, in this case a band, should make that opinion a mantra unless they want to alienate people, aka paying customers.
They can say whatever they want to say. But, it seems kind of silly if you are in business to take a stand on something that might alienate your customers. Seems pretty dumb.

I respect performers who aren't afraid to stand up for what they believe in.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Oh yeah Trump is the Devil. Or, he's Hitler. Sounds like a bunch of 5 yr olds.

It's not the first comparison to Hitler and it won't be the last.

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
It's fine to have an opinion, but no business, in this case a band, should make that opinion a mantra unless they want to alienate people, aka paying customers.
They can say whatever they want to say. But, it seems kind of silly if you are in business to take a stand on something that might alienate your customers. Seems pretty dumb.
I respect performers who aren't afraid to stand up for what they believe in.
flan

Do you go to your job and spout off your political views all day?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
It's fine to have an opinion, but no business, in this case a band, should make that opinion a mantra unless they want to alienate people, aka paying customers.
They can say whatever they want to say. But, it seems kind of silly if you are in business to take a stand on something that might alienate your customers. Seems pretty dumb.
I respect performers who aren't afraid to stand up for what they believe in.
flan
Do you go to your job and spout off your political views all day?

Do people pay to see me perform?

flan

burns07 · Guru

much like the stable of writers at rolling stone, they've been irrelevant for so long that their feeble attempts to grab attention have been reduced to low comedy--they're so stupid they didn't even know W isn't FROM texas--he was born in connecticut

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
It's fine to have an opinion, but no business, in this case a band, should make that opinion a mantra unless they want to alienate people, aka paying customers.
They can say whatever they want to say. But, it seems kind of silly if you are in business to take a stand on something that might alienate your customers. Seems pretty dumb.
I respect performers who aren't afraid to stand up for what they believe in.
flan
Do you go to your job and spout off your political views all day?
Do people pay to see me perform?
flan

Yes. They are paying you to perform as a librarian. Others are paid to perform as nurses, doctors, lawyers, etc. They are paid as musicians. Sing and write songs. To proselytize politics, no.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

VetteGirl wrote:
If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo

Well said. Why not promote the positive things you believe in?

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
VetteGirl wrote:
If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo
Well said. Why not promote the positive things you believe in?

Because they believe in ugly hatred. Vette is so right. High five chickie babe!

Vette · Owl drink to that!

*blush*

FNW · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I thought they learned their lesson after they went after W. But apparently, zebras are still as stupid as ever! Lol. Hey, it's your wallet so what do we care?

My thoughts as well. Radio stations in DC boycotted their music after what that idiot Natalie mouthed off against W. Never heard their music on air again.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I didn't know they were still together, much less making music.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
VetteGirl wrote:
If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo
Well said. Why not promote the positive things you believe in?
Because they believe in ugly hatred. Vette is so right. High five chickie babe!

Wow!

Yet people are still PAYING to see them perform.

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

Not very many. That's the price you pay when you bring politics into your music. Sometimes people want to hear the message and sometimes there's a backlash. It seems their opinions are not helping the music sales at all.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
VetteGirl wrote:
If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo
Well said. Why not promote the positive things you believe in?
Because they believe in ugly hatred. Vette is so right. High five chickie babe!
Wow!
Yet people are still PAYING to see them perform.
flan

Yes, so what? It taints their music. People who think of them now think of their political slant rather than their music. I assume most musicians want to be known for their music. And, it just is a poor way to do business. It is their business. To alienate themselves from a good portion of the population seems like poor business. They can do what they want and then be hailed as liberal darlings. And, of course, they aren't going to starve. But, I doubt they will be much remembered for their music.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

VetteGirl wrote:
If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo

I agree completely.

Of course, the problem with that is that there is no one worth lifting up as a candidate.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
VetteGirl wrote:
If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo
Well said. Why not promote the positive things you believe in?
Because they believe in ugly hatred. Vette is so right. High five chickie babe!
Wow!
Yet people are still PAYING to see them perform.
flan

And how many knew THAT is what they would be paying for? I love country music, and might have bought a ticket - but I would have walked out.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
VetteGirl wrote:
If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo
I agree completely.

Of course, the problem with that is that there is no one worth lifting up as a candidate.

I was considering posting that...Lifting up Hillary?

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Well i agree. I have gone to concerts and they start getting all preachy. Can i just not enjoy the show and your music without all the bullschit?

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
VetteGirl wrote:
If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo
I agree completely.

Of course, the problem with that is that there is no one worth lifting up as a candidate.
I was considering posting that...Lifting up Hillary?
flan

Which just shows they should shut it. People are paying for their music, not their political viewpoints.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
VetteGirl wrote:
If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo
I agree completely.

Of course, the problem with that is that there is no one worth lifting up as a candidate.
I was considering posting that...Lifting up Hillary?
flan

I would take a lot of botox and silicone to lift up that Saggy Hag!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
VetteGirl wrote:
If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo
Well said. Why not promote the positive things you believe in?
Because they believe in ugly hatred. Vette is so right. High five chickie babe!
Wow!
Yet people are still PAYING to see them perform.
flan
And how many knew THAT is what they would be paying for? I love country music, and might have bought a ticket - but I would have walked out.

Because they have, in the past, made political statements during their concerts.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
VetteGirl wrote:
If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo
I agree completely.

Of course, the problem with that is that there is no one worth lifting up as a candidate.
I was considering posting that...Lifting up Hillary?
flan
I would take a lot of botox and silicone to lift up that Saggy Hag!

And if she spent $$$$ on plastic surgery & looked like a mannequin, how would that be better?

flan

FNW · Guru

Someone once told me that your face tells what kind of person you are by the time you hit 30. I suspect it's probably closer to 40 or 50, but either way. She would need to fix the inside before she could do anything about her face.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
VetteGirl wrote:
If you're going to "stand up for what you believe in" and make political statements, why not at least be positive about it? Rather than villainize (is that a word?) someone, why not lift up the other guy instead?

Just makes you look petty and low imo
Well said. Why not promote the positive things you believe in?
Because they believe in ugly hatred. Vette is so right. High five chickie babe!
Wow!
Yet people are still PAYING to see them perform.
flan
And how many knew THAT is what they would be paying for? I love country music, and might have bought a ticket - but I would have walked out.
Because they have, in the past, made political statements during their concerts.
flan

And the backlash they received last time should have taught them something.

Of course, they probably did it for the publicity since they are desperate has-beens at this point.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

The Dixie Chicks were one of may favorite bands until Natalie decided to bash W. I can't believe she is still pulling this crap.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

The are a country music band. Country music lovers tend to be very patriotic, and do not take kindly to political bashing of our country or President overseas. They were dumb to pull that stunt.

And Trump crosses party lines - they just alienated even more people.

FNW · Guru

Lexxy wrote:
The Dixie Chicks were one of may favorite bands until Natalie decided to bash W. I can't believe she is still pulling this crap.

Same here.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Lawyerlady wrote:
The are a country music band. Country music lovers tend to be very patriotic, and do not take kindly to political bashing of our country or President overseas. They were dumb to pull that stunt.

And Trump crosses party lines - they just alienated even more people.

They got it bad from other country artists too. I remember Toby Keith went for Natalie's jugular. I think they were pretty much run out of Nashville. They did some documentary they made in California where they were for all intents & purposes hiding out. According tot he documentary they were exploring other musical avenues.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
The are a country music band. Country music lovers tend to be very patriotic, and do not take kindly to political bashing of our country or President overseas. They were dumb to pull that stunt.

And Trump crosses party lines - they just alienated even more people.

I think the Dixie Chicks realize that, which makes me respect the fact that they "dared" to speak their mind.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
The are a country music band. Country music lovers tend to be very patriotic, and do not take kindly to political bashing of our country or President overseas. They were dumb to pull that stunt.

And Trump crosses party lines - they just alienated even more people.
I think the Dixie Chicks realize that, which makes me respect the fact that they "dared" to speak their mind.
flan

Really? Aren't you the one that constantly chastises everyone here for bashing Obama because you consider it disrespectful of the office of the POTUS? Apparently, that only applies to the Presidents you like. They went overseas and bashed the sitting president. According to your previous posts all over the place - they should have respected the OFFICE and not done so.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

And THIS behavior is also anathema to the posts you've had about not name-calling candidates. Again, that apparently only applies to candidates you like.

It is very hypocritical of you.

Ohfour · Hooker

Lawyerlady wrote:
And THIS behavior is also anathema to the posts you've had about not name-calling candidates. Again, that apparently only applies to candidates you like.

It is very hypocritical of you.

Right??

Flan gets all up in our a$$es for talking bad about Obama, but applauds the Dixie Chicks for doing the same thing?

Flan, could you even GET more hypocritical? I mean, there are times you have been so, but this one takes the cake. REALLY????

Tinydancer · Guru

When flan does it it's not wrong don't you know...

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Ohfour wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
And THIS behavior is also anathema to the posts you've had about not name-calling candidates. Again, that apparently only applies to candidates you like.

It is very hypocritical of you.
Right??
Flan gets all up in our a$$es for talking bad about Obama, but applauds the Dixie Chicks for doing the same thing?
Flan, could you even GET more hypocritical? I mean, there are times you have been so, but this one takes the cake. REALLY????

Their comments about Bush and their comments about Trump are TWO separate issues.

flan

Ohfour · Hooker

flan327 wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
And THIS behavior is also anathema to the posts you've had about not name-calling candidates. Again, that apparently only applies to candidates you like.

It is very hypocritical of you.
Right??
Flan gets all up in our a$$es for talking bad about Obama, but applauds the Dixie Chicks for doing the same thing?
Flan, could you even GET more hypocritical? I mean, there are times you have been so, but this one takes the cake. REALLY????
Their comments about Bush and their comments about Trump are TWO separate issues.
flan

You said you approved of them bashing Bush. Do I need to point out your own words?

apple · Guru

FNW wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I thought they learned their lesson after they went after W. But apparently, zebras are still as stupid as ever! Lol. Hey, it's your wallet so what do we care?
My thoughts as well. Radio stations in DC boycotted their music after what that idiot Natalie mouthed off against W. Never heard their music on air again.

I hear them, its interesting when performers decide to let their political opinions known, many do. I'm not sure if it hurts them as much as some would like to believe it does.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
And THIS behavior is also anathema to the posts you've had about not name-calling candidates. Again, that apparently only applies to candidates you like.

It is very hypocritical of you.
Right??
Flan gets all up in our a$$es for talking bad about Obama, but applauds the Dixie Chicks for doing the same thing?
Flan, could you even GET more hypocritical? I mean, there are times you have been so, but this one takes the cake. REALLY????
Their comments about Bush and their comments about Trump are TWO separate issues.
flan

Yes, they are. Which is why I didn't two separate posts about it. But the fact remains that you RESPECT them for insulting Bush while he was POTUS, but continually tell everyone else how disrespectful they are for criticizing Obama.

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
The are a country music band. Country music lovers tend to be very patriotic, and do not take kindly to political bashing of our country or President overseas. They were dumb to pull that stunt.

And Trump crosses party lines - they just alienated even more people.
I think the Dixie Chicks realize that, which makes me respect the fact that they "dared" to speak their mind.
flan

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Dixie Chicks Perform with Background Portraying Donald Trump as the Devil

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The Dixie Chicks kicked off their DCX MMXVI World Tour Friday in Cincinnati by performing in front of a massive backdrop showing Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump with devil horns on his head and a satanic mustache and goatee.