The Dixie Chicks Interview by Diane Sawyer for Primetime Live - President Bush Controversy
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2011
- Dixie Chicks appearance and Interview by Diane Sawyer for Primetime Live regarding the President Bush - War Controversy
The Dixie Chicks makeup by Billy B. 
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Lmao fast foward to 2016 and they were right about bush all along.
Doesn't anyone else find it a little hypocritical of the generation that protested Vietnam to question someone's patriotism for not supporting a war?
You can be a patriot and still hate your leader.
I can't believe America threw such a tantrum over their comment. They shouldn't need to apologize or explain themselves. The heat they got just seems so childish.
I know, I now found out about this today and it's crazy how the public reacted.
+BrendanMckenzie Only in America
I agree
+BrendanMckenzie Not just childish, people tried to ruin their careers and they received death threats.
It's so insane that this was even a controversy! The early post 9/11 years were a trip!
and it turns out they were right.
She was just right about Bush! Dixie Chicks rules!! Specially Natalie Maines !
I have to admit that I didn't listen to the Dixie Chicks *before* the controversial statement by Natalie Maines made about then President Bush. I started listening to them *afterwards.* I've always admired anyone willing to express his/her beliefs. Even if they lose some fans, they can be assured that they've also gained some fans. :)
Grow up people!!! I care more about the Dixie Chicks than i EVER could care about BUSH and he isn't president anymore anyway so why all the hate? They tried to say the DCs were not country music, what is more country than fiddles and banjos and steel guitars! They ARE country!!!
The Dixie Chicks were right, and the war was stupid.
no, they where totally wrong
but it was even worse than that
they where dishonest
they couldn't care less about wars or anything else
they where just trying to please a foreign audience
with whatever bullshit was necessary
they were wright. we want the dixie chicks back. and we want them to tour australia.
you can support the troops but doesnt mean you support WHY they were sent over for
+Zack Kaiser I agree and people say they bashed the troops when they said "but we support our troops anyway" or something like that. The people who bashed them and sent them threats are a bunch of childish idiots and should apologize right now. To be honest, it really doesn't matter anymore because the damage in Iraq has already been done
They were right.
+Ashley Maria It doesn't matter. Whether you liked GWB or not, a loyal American should not go to a different country speak bad of their president. Their careers deserved to flop, most people that listen to country music are republicans.
Emily Ordner I am not even American.
Emily Ordner
No they weren't they have just as much right to FREEDOM OF SPEECH AS YOU AND I
Emily Ordner
this happen years ago it time to move the hell on.
No they weren't.
I thought USA was about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Freedom of speech? My arse.
+Ross Barnett You so UNINTELLIGENT!. It is scary that half the country are just like you
+quezcatol Obv troll is obv
I wonder if Diane Sawyer dare to ask the same questions with the same condescending tone and awe! That's how artists are real and authentic and remembered and news castor will be forgotten like plastic wrappers!
I will always love the Dixie Chicks. Nat had the nads to tell it like it was. Bottom line.
Bush ended up making a terrible mistake. I did, I do & I will always Love the Dixie Chicks...
Except that I am not sure it was a mistake. More than a year before the invasion I bet two of my friends that Bush was going to invade Iraq. I did so because I knew his connections to the oil industry, and I knew than sanctions were driving up oil prices (bad for him politically) and possibly even Saddam's attempt on his dad's life were all out there. When he made Iraq a huge focus after 9/11, when there was no reason to think they were involved, or were even very interested in supporting fundamentalist terrorists, it was clear what his intent was to me. And later released documents indicate that I was probably right.
I suppose it could be called a mistake, because I suspect he expected a better outcome, but that's about all.
What did Bush do that was so great?? At least the Dixie Chicks earned their money....
+sgtpep5 The only thing Bush did was turn Iraq into a pile of rubble and now we have ISIS. You have to admit, Saddam was a bastard but he kept many of the terrorists at bay with his iron fist. Had we not gone in, things would be different
"Just so you know I am ashamed the President of the United States is from New York!"
What is shocking here is the public reaction to one's freedom of speech. Surely everyone is granted freedom in the land of the free. It's really hilarious how somnambulant the American public is.
I was a teen when this scandal was out and even then I thought it was bullshit people hated her for speaking her mind. Although I only heard of people on tv talk about how hated they were. I never actually met anybody in the Hick town I grew u p in who ever stopped listening to them. Or any were I have ever lived for that matter. Hmmmm.
Honestly! I wouldn't put it past Bush to gather all his southern speaking buddies and call in. After all we have learned about him since then...politics is a dirty, dirty game.
Look who was right
makes me angry that the Dixie Chicks were over because of that comment, I love Natalies voice and their music in general! This is so sad!
Ridiculous, but a sign of our times. Take everything someone says, blow it out of proportion and use it against her/him. That's what happens, when people get bored and are unhappy with their lives. Just sad...
I have so much respect for them.
They didn't deserve that bashing. Even if people were disagreeing with them, there is something called free speech and it has been so much denied at that time. I remember that when even if you had a inch of criticism about the war in Iraq, you were automatically labeled as a traitor. Personally I applaud them for standing for their rights. And I agree with them too.
Ironic that this video goes for 9:11 minutes
goinggaga4ladygagaGood observation, obviously a conspiracy.
goinggaga4ladygagaGood observation, obviously a conspiracy.
This still pisses me off!! How can you ban and boycott them for having a different opinion on war then some other people do? It's wrong what they did to the Dixie Chicks!! I will always support them and their music!!
this is 2015 and they've already made a comeback.
They were the firsts to say those words and now everyone is saying it. Love em!
A patriot = someone who has the courage and strengh to speak up against the government when the government is wrong!
Fascinating watching this years later, and with the historical perspective of knowing they were on the right side of history...
Guys I'm really confused!! I was a baby when this interview took place, but why were they so against what she said about Bush? So many celebrities have made worse statements about Trump!!
Guess why? Bush is with the DEMs now.....
true
There was nothing wrong with what she said. At the time I remember thinking everybody ought to lighten up. We were all upset about the war, we just didn't have a forum as big as she did. I totally miss the Dixie Chicks and I don't miss George W. Bush one single bit!
I am ashamed that Bush was not only from Texas but America. He was a joke. He drove the country off the road into
the ditch, over the cliff, upside down and on fire.
+anton1949 yeah and they arent done finishing us off ...
I was in high school when this happened. I was a kid when his father was president and if my memory serves me right his brother was governer of Florida when he was president. I agree with the Dixie chicks and thought everyone who destroyed their music and radio station who stopped playing then were being stupid about the situation. I though all the Bush's sucked while in office and still think that. It's funny if you think about it they get redicule over what they say but my idol pink writes a song about it and it's no big deal. I can't wait for their tour.
I just saw the Dixie Chicks last week & they were utterly amazing. Sold Out concerts at every venue. I am so proud of them for speaking their mind when everyone else does! Btw, I absolutely love Pink too! ❤
I just saw the Dixie Chicks last week & they were utterly amazing. Sold Out concerts at every venue. I am so proud of them for speaking their mind when everyone else does! Btw, I absolutely love Pink too! ❤
I totally agree with what Natalie said, "We should be embarassed that Bush is from Texas." I'm embarassed he is Our President. Now Trump?
"God help us! "
I feel like the biggest issues people had with the comments was that it was over seas and you had so many people that had family members that were fighting in that very war.
Dumb question Diane..they are on stage playing music and singing, I am sure they weren't thinking about what she said ...while they are performing a concert. What was really SAD was grown adults teaching their children to hate, and bring their kids to rallies and record smashing/burning events. Over what is a constitutional right - the freedom of speech. SAD
LOL She was spot on, and now the NECKS won't admit it! ;)
The journalist is hilarious though. She would have made a fine inquisitor 400 years ago.
They have the freedom of speech, they used it and they paid a price for it. I think it would wonderful to have them perform at Stagecoach in California????
What price did they pay? Oh, you mean a chart topping album, #1 singles and Album of the year ...all after the comment was made.......... yeah, that sure was a hefty price to be paid for using the freedom of speech.
Why was this such a big deal back then? Nowdays it'd be fine to say whatever you wanted about George Bush. And most people do
I love their music....and people who share an opinion, whether I agree or not. So many people don't have the balls to say what they think, we need passion not apathy! - AND to respect difference in a mature, respectful and controlled way.
The ignorance of these angry people baffles me. We were all raised with the right to free speech. It doesn't matter where it was said. It was something she felt strongly about. There is no reason for what was done to the Dixie Chicks.
They have the right to say whatever they want and people have the right to think they are wrong and stop listening to their music. Seems things played out they way they should in a free society.
I applaud the dixie chicks
People who criticized them are damn hypocrites....
How? just curious.
Most intelligent people now know the war was as mistake, Dixie Chicks were right all along, how many people who criticized them now admit Chicks were right? That's my point.
i love the dixie chicks
I hope they all apologised when the truth came out and the girls statements and views rang true
+Keith Robinson I hope they do to. Look at Iraq now...a pile of rubble that is now being invaded by ISIS
I am Vietnam, don't yaw thank it's time to forget and forgive; I DO...
Delta A Panta what did you being in Vietnam mean?
Dave Chappelle brought me here.
those three girls=True Patriots
well everyone has there opponents and free to speaks there mind
Blimey what a fuss over nothing. Things ten times worse were said about Blair in Britain. He is still regarded as a liar and a warmonger by most of the British people.
*****
Bush was the terrorist over Iraq but that's not my point. In Britain all kinds of celebs were campaigning against Blair and the decision to go to war without any backlash. I guess we're just more liberal and less nationalistic here.
The worst insult : move to France !! The place an american doesn't want to be !
In France when we want to insult someone we tell him : move to Texas !!
They committed career suicide. Hope they're happy, but I suspect they aren't.
I'm glad they're back, I went to see them on their new tour, phenomenal performance.
As for being happy, I'd say they are! They have loyal fans, new fans and an extended North American tour. can't get better than that.
How can criticizing with every right a injust war be a career suicide? They were right. The president lied. Powell lied. There were no weapons of mass destruction. The war was totally injust
They committed "career suicide"?! Seriously?! They took time off because they had 9 babies between the three of them. They are now on a world wide tour & every venue has been SOLD OUT. I just saw them last week & it was the best concert ever!
I still love the Dixie chicks. SHes not the frist one to say something about BUSH
what happen to opinions?
Where is the rest, help I am not finding it!
Natalie is still better than Taylor
In thumbnail the video is 9:11.
she did nothing wrong nothing at all i back her all the way and looking back now it makes a lot more since dosent it???
#NotReadyToMakeNice LOVE IT!!!!! ❤💙💚💛💜
Gods damn! Finally! First time I ever heard another person say this (what I say/said)... *Yes*, this is *old news*...yet relevant to me. I never paid or pay attention to mainstream media ergo............
I don't know her name. The short curly cute one. "Since I was tiny
Meh..i still love em
really!? That is what she said... I know kids in middle school who have said worse things about Bush... Jesus people just need to calm down
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Entertainers remain entertainers as long as they are considered "entertaining". The DC"s ceased to be "entertaining" for millions. Despite what the DC's would have you believe, a tailspin reduction in profits for them did not a national tragedy make. Their continued presence as entertainers was never a "right", nor was it an obligation of anyone to remain a fan. Their insistence that this made them "victims" was an absurdity only the lowest of mentalites agreed with. Gone, and for good reason.
Stakes are higher when you are famous, 6:56 So did she get punished afterwards? Seems like she was encouraged to do what she wanted from a young age. Guess she didn't learn that kind of lesson. Well, I still love them.
9:11
Buts its OK for celebs to bash our Prez Trump
Um Kathy Griffin?
I love Dixie chicks!!!! F bush 🙌
I Love you Girlz !
First of all, the Dixie Chicks were so right about Bush. Second of all, why is it that everyone flips out when a country group expresses a political opinion but it's literally the exact thing that sells for rock or punk singers like Green Day or Billy Talent? Honestly, the foolish people that follow media opinions are sheep. Please, develop an opinion of your own and grow a brain. Go Dixie Chicks!
Diane was wrong to say they were the biggest selling female artist of all time. They were actually the best selling all-female group in America.
***** They still are, and always will be, followed by the Destiny's Child...No artists nowadays will top the great music then...Adele was the only one who sold 30 million copies of her album '21' so far. Not even Taylor Swift can sell a diamond album (10 million + copies).....Why? Today's music is not as good as it is then, because if it is, then people would buy them.....
Destroyed? Come on!!! They won six Grammy awards in 2007, including Album, record, and song of the year, because of the "Bush Incident", and it even boosted their sales. Whatever the reason that they had to retire does not matter because they were already the most awarded female group in the music history, they were the best selling female group of all time, etc.....In short, they have already reached the pinnacle of their career. That is the very reason why they are one of the most missed artists in the world.......
***** Coming back or not, they are already legends....No other female group will break their records because today's music is crap that's why they don't sell well like music did before...You're a Dixie Chicks hater, it's obvious because you tend to disregard their accolades....
That is roughly the equivalent of being the greatest hockey player in New Mexico
+Don Finmo You do not pay much attention before you comment. Listen again to the video. Diane said exactly what you said she did not say. She said the biggest selling female "GROUP" in the nation. At 40 second into video.
i hate diane sawyer lol
this is the most ridiculous thing i have ever seen...for f sake....shes an individual who is more den entitled 2 her opinion...isnt dis wat u americans r always fightin over the rite fr free speech nd ppl shud b able 2 say wat they feel...swear she had killed sum1 like...
I am a fan forever
this video is 9 minutes and 11 seconds, i think we all know what this means
I heard that the sisters fired the original singer. Say what you will, but in this interview, its obvious they still wanted to choke her~
Mommies loves me.
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Marianne
Well I'm ashamed that the stupid people who said that crap about the DCX are from my country....#chicksrule
Me too! Amen!
Was she right about the war? Yeah..but as a country singer..her audience is southern conservatives for the most part..I mean she was being stupid when she did not understand the emotion of her audience after 9/11. That's the price of fame and she chose to enter the political arena and go against basically her entire audience.
+twalker191 So not say the right thing ????????????????
What a horrible time in American history. Freedom fries, gay marriage bashing, massive credits bubbles brewing. Talk about stupidity run amouk.
yayy were doing great now lets fuck it all up
Nice makeup!!! And I really liked the "doctored pictures" smart move. And who does Diane think she is? A shrink! Get outta here.
That's okay, there are plenty of people I'm ashamed are from *America*.
Career toasted. LOL
i want my mama
This is why entertainers have publicists to filter their thoughts to the public and why entertainers should be more diplomatic when they open their mouths or be prepared for the negative backlash. It is a shame because I was a big Dixie Chicks fan but I didn't want my money supporting them after they shamed the US to the rest of the world. They would have been much better off expressing themselves in a song that made people from all political persuasions think.
What gets me are the people who agree with Natalie Maines' views but think it is horrible that fans boycotted them yet those same hypocrites support doing the exact same thing to businesses that anger them.
GEORGE BUSH IS A MOOOOOOOOOOOOORON
ECKohns YEP ONLY HIS RICH ARABS FRIENDS AND AMERICAN CORPORATIONS.BASTARDS
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they should not have mixed politics with music. they are loved for their entertainment, no one wants to know thier politics.
Ha I'm glad they were ruined
Me too
+garrettthurman21 one of the whingers what she said was right bush is a war monger
Conservatives are so retarded. Now they don't even like Bush lol. They try to pretend like the douche never existed haha.
Yet for some reason the libs seem to love that shitty person now. This is why the word libtard exists.
Not gonna get surprised if in the future Trump fucks up and libs start loving him too...
Dixie who?
Exactly. Us Dixie Chicks fans don't want or need people like you!
sure, she can say whatever she wants it's her first amendment right however we can stop buying her records and ruin her career which we did....
she's a bitch
Well it did they crashed and burned!