irishbynature
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I was a fan of the Dixie Chicks long before they got into their quarrel with country music and GW Bush. Natalie Maines (Lead Singer) made the comment to the effect, "I'm ashamed that GW Bush is from Texas and spending our troops into harm's way...." I realized first and foremost that she is an American, and free speech is promised to all citizens. I still admired her music and talent. And, I actually agreed with what she said. The aftermath of her words are what really bothered me. I'm sure many of you saw people lining up and burning their CD's, and even, throwing them in piles for a bulldozer to crush. History demonstrated to us that the Nazis engaged in this behavior. This is what bothered me the most. Regardless, their CD's still top the charts. They were just featured on the cover of Time Magazine as well. Her new song, "Not Ready To Make Nice" was written in one night, after she was told to "make nice" with the Country Music industry and GW Bush. She refused and wrote this song. It's powerful. Any comments? (Please note the highlighted section in pink...that did happen to her). Forgive, sounds good. Forget, I'm not sure I could. They say time heals everything, But I'm still waiting I'm through, with doubt, There's nothing left for me to figure out, I've paid a price, and i'll keep paying I'm not ready to make nice, I'm not ready to back down, I'm still mad as hell And I don't have time To go round and round and round It's too late to make it right I probably wouldn't if I could Cause I'm mad as hell Can't bring myself to do what it is You think I should I know you said Why can't you just get over it, It turned my whole world around and i kind of like it I made by bed, and I sleep like a baby, With no regrets and I don't mind saying, It's a sad sad story That a mother will teach her daughter that she ought to hate a perfect stranger. And how in the world Can the words that I said Send somebody so over the edge That they'd write me a letter Saying that I better shut up and sing Or my life will be over Forgive, sounds good. Forget, I'm not sure I could. They say time heals everything, But I'm still waiting
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What seems nasty, painful, or evil, can become a source of beauty, joy, and strength, for those who have the vision to recognize it as such. Henry Miller
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