Believe it or not there are some decent, honest people who know and understand the price paid for our freedoms. They enjoy their lives and are truly happy. Some sing about it as a way to express their joy.

I am not questioning that Chief, of course that is the case for some, many, whatever. My point was that in country music, a lot people fake their patriotism and admiration of all things country. This was written about by a lot of country artists like Neko Case and K.D. Lang. When you sign a contract you are sometimes asked to sing songs you didnt write or songs that don’t ring true to their person. Thats all I am saying.

Some write books, some make movies like Flags of our Fathers, some wrote poetry like Francis Scott Key, some join the military, some go to Church, some tell their children The Truth.

I agree with all of that. All I am saying is sometimes, people pull out their patriotism to make a buck.

Kristie Lee Cook is lovely and talented. God bless her.

Hanny,

Or, that we all know most women in country music fake their patriotism so they can have an audience, thus, a career

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Just for the sake of discussion, would you consider what the Dixie Chicks said about their president fake or real patriotism?

No, that’s not what I am saying Whistler. I am just saying that you suck at it, when you do.

Who is putting this pressure on them? Hollywood or men?

Probably both. Don’t forget to add other women too. They put pressure on each other.

Just for the sake of discussion, would you consider what the Dixie Chicks said about their president fake or real patriotism?

I don’t think it defines their patriotism, I think it defines their politics.

If they were smart they’d shut about about their politics. If they care to speak out then they shouldn’t whine about the consequences.

Not liking the president doesn’t have anything to do with patriotism. Hating your country does. So the nimrods that claim that the US is (and was) always in the wrong are unpatriotic.

Good example. The Dixie chicks prior to their remarks of Bush were playing the game, sucking up to their anti-freespeech conservatives who dont understand tough love.

OK, where’s your proof that the Dixie Chicks ever played the game and supported GWB?

Just for the sake of discussion, would you consider what the Dixie Chicks said about their president fake or real patriotism?

Good example. The Dixie chicks prior to their remarks of Bush were playing the game, sucking up to their anti-freespeech conservatives who dont understand tough love.

When they made that remark there is no doubt that was genuine, thus there behavior afterwards to stand their ground proves they were genuine and turning their backs on some of their fans.

Was what they said patriotic? Well, it depends on your outlook doesn’t it?

If I were a Republican, I might say something along the lines that she was just singing this song to save her ass. Or in political terms, for votes.

Or, that we all know most women in country music fake their patriotism so they can have an audience, thus, a career.

But thankfully I am not that devious to create a fake arguments tear another for the sole purpose of elevating another.

Hannitized, once again, completely deviated from the purpose of this post. Instead of looking at the musical issue he decided to make it one of his inane political stances.

Oh Pilsbury, you clearly saw my remarks regarding her performance, didn’t you?

Surely you are man enough to contemplate the wisdom of her song choice? Even Simon said “It was the most clever song choice in years”. Why do you think he said that?

But that’s okay. I don’t like surprises and when he makes sense it’s certainly surprising.

Oh…lookie, P-boy made a jokey. Adorable.

And you know this how?

Or, that we all know most women in country music fake their patriotism so they can have an audience, thus, a career.

Believe it or not there are some decent, honest people who know and understand the price paid for our freedoms. They enjoy their lives and are truly happy. Some sing about it as a way to express their joy. Some write books, some make movies like Flags of our Fathers, some wrote poetry like Francis Scott Key, some join the military, some go to Church, some tell their children The Truth.

I don’t think it defines their patriotism, I think it defines their politics.

Agreed.

If they were smart they’d shut about about their politics. If they care to speak out then they shouldn’t whine about the consequences.

Why? Did you ever hear the song “shut up and sing”? They are telling people who think what you have said, and politely tell them to bugger off.

…. So the nimrods that claim that the US is (and was) always in the wrong are unpatriotic.

If you think your government is making a mistake and endangering its people and its position in the world as a global leader as a result of foreign policy, and tries to get them to change their policy, that is always patriotic. You just dont like their brand of it.

I’m glad we share the same view of the “Chix” integrity!

Well they aren’t doing it now, so yes we do see their integrity in full force.

Almost every music band that doesn’t have their own label has to target an audience, you moron.

In your mind, that would mean almost no artist has integrity.

Integrity doesn’t expand your reach to audiences.

And we’re not allowed to question the patriotism of the leftie America haters.