Big mouth Natalie Maines is back at it again !

[DigitalDrifter]

They are about to start a new t our, and apparently this idiot didn't learn much from the last time she pissed off half the country.

Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines: 'I'm Ashamed Ted Cruz Claims to Be American'

Natalie Maines infamously spoke her mind about war and then-President George W. Bush back in 2003, when she told a London crowd that she was “ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas.” Now, the Dixie Chicks member is bringing that comment back to mind and voicing her opinion on Republican presidential candidate (and fellow Texan) Ted Cruz.
Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines Revisits President Bush Criticisms 12 Years Later
“Just so you know....I'm ashamed Ted Cruz is from America,” Maines wrote on Twitter late Saturday night (Jan. 23). With her tweet she posted side-by-side images of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Cruz. “I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity,” reads a quote from Eisenhower, compared to this quote from Cruz: “We will carpet bomb them into oblivion. I don’t know if sand can glow in the dark, but we’re going to find out.”
“I stand corrected...Just so you know, I'm ashamed Ted Cruz claims to be American,” Maines added in another tweet. Cruz represents Texas as a senator, though he was born in Canada.
Maines’ tweets are in reference to a statement Cruz reportedly made at a December campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa.
Behind the Scenes of the Dixie Chicks' Prep for American Comeback Tour (That's Already Successful)
While her remarks about Bush over a decade ago didn't sit well with the group's conservative country fanbase, music fans seem to be ready for their return to the stage. The Dixie Chicks (Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire) embark on a tour on June 1, their first U.S. trek in 10 years -- and "ticket sales have been ridiculous," according to band manager Simon Renshaw.

Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines: 'I'm Ashamed Ted Cruz Claims to Be American'

 

[Anathema]

She's a woman and she's already proven herself to be a traitorous bitch, so why snyone would listen to her is beyond me.

Her mouth cost her a,career, you'd think she woild have learned what that oriface was for the first time.

I'm not even a Ted Cruz fan.

 

[Katzndogz]

Is she still alive?

 

[DigitalDrifter]

The Chicks were on top of the world, and then the mouth that roared shot off her infamous words. Their careers were completely derailed. You would think someone in her management would have explained some simple economics to her that it's not smart to alienate half your audience. No matter which way you lean politically.

 

[Pogo]

They are about to start a new t our, and apparently this idiot didn't learn much from the last time she pissed off half the country.

Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines: 'I'm Ashamed Ted Cruz Claims to Be American'

Natalie Maines infamously spoke her mind about war and then-President George W. Bush back in 2003, when she told a London crowd that she was “ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas.” Now, the Dixie Chicks member is bringing that comment back to mind and voicing her opinion on Republican presidential candidate (and fellow Texan) Ted Cruz.
Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines Revisits President Bush Criticisms 12 Years Later
“Just so you know....I'm ashamed Ted Cruz is from America,” Maines wrote on Twitter late Saturday night (Jan. 23). With her tweet she posted side-by-side images of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Cruz. “I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity,” reads a quote from Eisenhower, compared to this quote from Cruz: “We will carpet bomb them into oblivion. I don’t know if sand can glow in the dark, but we’re going to find out.”
“I stand corrected...Just so you know, I'm ashamed Ted Cruz claims to be American,” Maines added in another tweet. Cruz represents Texas as a senator, though he was born in Canada.
Maines’ tweets are in reference to a statement Cruz reportedly made at a December campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa.
Behind the Scenes of the Dixie Chicks' Prep for American Comeback Tour (That's Already Successful)
While her remarks about Bush over a decade ago didn't sit well with the group's conservative country fanbase, music fans seem to be ready for their return to the stage. The Dixie Chicks (Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire) embark on a tour on June 1, their first U.S. trek in 10 years -- and "ticket sales have been ridiculous," according to band manager Simon Renshaw.

Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines: 'I'm Ashamed Ted Cruz Claims to Be American'

So ,,,,, you think she shouldn't be allowed to express an opinion unless it matches yours?

Interesting.

 

[CremeBrulee]

The Chicks were on top of the world, and then the mouth that roared shot off her infamous words. Their careers were completely derailed. You would think someone in her management would have explained some simple economics to her that it's not smart to alienate half your audience. No matter which way you lean politically.

Maybe she thought she would be allowed to speak her mind like everyone else.

 

[Manonthestreet]

Shouldn't their band name be censored .........

 

[whitehall]

The fat Dixie Chick can't leave politics to people who have a high school education

 

[CremeBrulee]

She's a woman and she's already proven herself to be a traitorous bitch, so why snyone would listen to her is beyond me.

Her mouth cost her a,career, you'd think she woild have learned what that oriface was for the first time.

I'm not even a Ted Cruz fan.

This^^^
Perfect example of that time. If you exercised your freedom of speech or expression in any way critical of that debacle then you were labeled a traitor. Oriface? Is that Italian for mouth?

 

[Anathema]

.....You would think someone in her management would have explained some simple economics to her that it's not smart to alienate half your audience. No matter which way you lean politically.

Not quite true in this case, but close. Country music listeners are fairly Conservative, and acts that speak out on that side tend to do well.

You know who DID learn from The Chicks?..... Taylor Swift, who broke in az a country act and then went to the Pop Music world when she decided to start being somewhat political with her commentaries.

 

[Anathema]

Perfect example of that time. If you exercised your freedom of speech or expression in any way critical of that debacle then you were labeled a traitor.

I'm not a proponent of Freedom of Speech and never have been. She shot her mouth off in front of an audience she shouldn't even have been performing for to begin with in a country she shouldn't have been in. She paid the price, as did her supporters.

Women's mouths are made for numerous things. Talking about politics is not any of those things.

 

[DigitalDrifter]

They are about to start a new t our, and apparently this idiot didn't learn much from the last time she pissed off half the country.

Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines: 'I'm Ashamed Ted Cruz Claims to Be American'

Natalie Maines infamously spoke her mind about war and then-President George W. Bush back in 2003, when she told a London crowd that she was “ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas.” Now, the Dixie Chicks member is bringing that comment back to mind and voicing her opinion on Republican presidential candidate (and fellow Texan) Ted Cruz.
Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines Revisits President Bush Criticisms 12 Years Later
“Just so you know....I'm ashamed Ted Cruz is from America,” Maines wrote on Twitter late Saturday night (Jan. 23). With her tweet she posted side-by-side images of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Cruz. “I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity,” reads a quote from Eisenhower, compared to this quote from Cruz: “We will carpet bomb them into oblivion. I don’t know if sand can glow in the dark, but we’re going to find out.”
“I stand corrected...Just so you know, I'm ashamed Ted Cruz claims to be American,” Maines added in another tweet. Cruz represents Texas as a senator, though he was born in Canada.
Maines’ tweets are in reference to a statement Cruz reportedly made at a December campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa.
Behind the Scenes of the Dixie Chicks' Prep for American Comeback Tour (That's Already Successful)
While her remarks about Bush over a decade ago didn't sit well with the group's conservative country fanbase, music fans seem to be ready for their return to the stage. The Dixie Chicks (Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire) embark on a tour on June 1, their first U.S. trek in 10 years -- and "ticket sales have been ridiculous," according to band manager Simon Renshaw.

Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines: 'I'm Ashamed Ted Cruz Claims to Be American'

So ,,,,, you think she shouldn't be allowed to express an opinion unless it matches yours?

Interesting.

Not at all, and I'm free to call her out, that okay ?

 

[DigitalDrifter]

The Chicks were on top of the world, and then the mouth that roared shot off her infamous words. Their careers were completely derailed. You would think someone in her management would have explained some simple economics to her that it's not smart to alienate half your audience. No matter which way you lean politically.

Maybe she thought she would be allowed to speak her mind like everyone else.

She's always been free to do so, and you have the right to defend her, as I have the right to trash her nasty mouth.

 

[DigitalDrifter]

This was an open letter from a soldier back in '03.

An Open Letter to the Dixie Chicks

Earlier this week, while performing in London, you stated that you were ashamed that our President is from your home state. I wonder if you realized how many Americans would be listening. This American was listening. This Texan is ashamed that you come from my state.

I serve my country as an officer in the United States Navy. Specifically, I fly F-14 Tomcats off carriers around the world, executing the missions that preserve the very freedom you claim to exercise.

I have proudly fought for my country in the skies over Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan without regret. Though I may disagree wholeheartedly with your comments, I will defend to the death your right to say them, in America.

But for you to travel to a foreign land and publicly criticize our Commander in Chief is cowardice behavior. Would you have so willingly made those comments while performing for a patriotic, flag-waving crowd of Texans in Lubbock. I would imagine not.

How dare you pocket profits off songs about soldiers, their deaths and patriotism while criticizing their Commander in Chief abroad, even while they prepare to give their lives to ensure your own freedom of speech.

Please ask yourself, what have you done to deserve that sacrifice? Do not try to justify your comments by claiming that you made them only because you care about innocent lives.

Never once in our history have we committed troops to war for the purpose of taking innocent lives. We do it to protect innocent lives, even yours. If the world leaders of the late 1930's had the vision and courage of our present Commander in Chief, perhaps the evil men who caused the death of millions in WWII would have never had the opportunity to harm a soul.

The potential loss of millions of lives in the future at the hands of today's evil men necessitate action. In a separate correspondence, I am returning to you each and every Dixie Chicks CD and cassette that I have ever purchased.

Never again will I allow my funds to support your behavior. All you have done is to add your name to a growing list of American "Celebrities" who have failed to realize that they have obtained their successes on the backs of the American blue-collar workers such as our servicemen and women.

To Natalie Maines: This Texan — this American will continue to risk his life to guarantee your freedoms. What will you do to deserve it?

 

[S.J.]

She needs attention.

 

[CremeBrulee]

The Chicks were on top of the world, and then the mouth that roared shot off her infamous words. Their careers were completely derailed. You would think someone in her management would have explained some simple economics to her that it's not smart to alienate half your audience. No matter which way you lean politically.

Maybe she thought she would be allowed to speak her mind like everyone else.

She's always been free to do so, and you have the right to defend her, as I have the right to trash her nasty mouth.

But it went way past people criticizing her. Boycotts and death threats all because she expressed an opinion. I don't think punishing people for exercising their rights is in sync with the spirit of the First Amendment.

 

[S.J.]

The Chicks were on top of the world, and then the mouth that roared shot off her infamous words. Their careers were completely derailed. You would think someone in her management would have explained some simple economics to her that it's not smart to alienate half your audience. No matter which way you lean politically.

Maybe she thought she would be allowed to speak her mind like everyone else.

She's always been free to do so, and you have the right to defend her, as I have the right to trash her nasty mouth.

But it went way past people criticizing her. Boycotts and death threats all because she expressed an opinion. I don't think punishing people for exercising their rights is in sync with the spirit of the First Amendment.

So, those boycotting Donald Trump's businesses are out of sync with the spirit of the First Amendment too?

 

[Bruce_T_Laney]

They are about to start a new t our, and apparently this idiot didn't learn much from the last time she pissed off half the country.

Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines: 'I'm Ashamed Ted Cruz Claims to Be American'

Natalie Maines infamously spoke her mind about war and then-President George W. Bush back in 2003, when she told a London crowd that she was “ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas.” Now, the Dixie Chicks member is bringing that comment back to mind and voicing her opinion on Republican presidential candidate (and fellow Texan) Ted Cruz.
Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines Revisits President Bush Criticisms 12 Years Later
“Just so you know....I'm ashamed Ted Cruz is from America,” Maines wrote on Twitter late Saturday night (Jan. 23). With her tweet she posted side-by-side images of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Cruz. “I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity,” reads a quote from Eisenhower, compared to this quote from Cruz: “We will carpet bomb them into oblivion. I don’t know if sand can glow in the dark, but we’re going to find out.”
“I stand corrected...Just so you know, I'm ashamed Ted Cruz claims to be American,” Maines added in another tweet. Cruz represents Texas as a senator, though he was born in Canada.
Maines’ tweets are in reference to a statement Cruz reportedly made at a December campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa.
Behind the Scenes of the Dixie Chicks' Prep for American Comeback Tour (That's Already Successful)
While her remarks about Bush over a decade ago didn't sit well with the group's conservative country fanbase, music fans seem to be ready for their return to the stage. The Dixie Chicks (Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire) embark on a tour on June 1, their first U.S. trek in 10 years -- and "ticket sales have been ridiculous," according to band manager Simon Renshaw.

Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines: 'I'm Ashamed Ted Cruz Claims to Be American'

So ,,,,, you think she shouldn't be allowed to express an opinion unless it matches yours?

Interesting.

I support her right to express her opinion, but I also support the right of her fans to stop going to her shows if they feel she has offended them with her comments.

 

[Pogo]

Perfect example of that time. If you exercised your freedom of speech or expression in any way critical of that debacle then you were labeled a traitor.

I'm not a proponent of Freedom of Speech and never have been. She shot her mouth off in front of an audience she shouldn't even have been performing for to begin with in a country she shouldn't have been in. She paid the price, as did her supporters.

Women's mouths are made for numerous things. Talking about politics is not any of those things.

Doesn't get much more illustrative than this.

So here's a revised list:
-- Free speech: out
-- Freedom of travel: out
-- Freedom of gender: out

Thank you, Kim Jong Un. Do enlighten us with more, Dear Leader.

 

[CremeBrulee]

The Chicks were on top of the world, and then the mouth that roared shot off her infamous words. Their careers were completely derailed. You would think someone in her management would have explained some simple economics to her that it's not smart to alienate half your audience. No matter which way you lean politically.

Maybe she thought she would be allowed to speak her mind like everyone else.

She's always been free to do so, and you have the right to defend her, as I have the right to trash her nasty mouth.

But it went way past people criticizing her. Boycotts and death threats all because she expressed an opinion. I don't think punishing people for exercising their rights is in sync with the spirit of the First Amendment.

So, those boycotting Donald Trump's businesses are wrong too?

I wasn't aware there was a boycott on Donald Trump's businesses. You mean like people wanting products made in the US rather than overseas? I don't see a problem with consumers wanting to buy American first. As for people boycotting businesses for what Mr. Trump says? Yes. That is nonsense.