TheAbbattoirBlues he also risks his life to give himself the right to say whatever he pleases....maybe you need to realize that and it's not pathetic that he took the melody from NRTMN that was kind of the whole point. He was probably a little too busy risking his life to sit and think of a melody. I wouldn't recommend attempting to slap a marines free speech in the face and then throw out the 'GOD BLESS THE...' No American soldier takes that well!!
Love this song....despise ignorant people...sitting safe and sound and smacking down the ones that keep em that way....as the saying goes....you cant fix stupid.
She was brave to say her thing. He did the same thing, why do we hate him? Does that make us any better than those who jumped on the Chicks? He believes one thing, she believes another. LET IT FUCKING GO.
What a ridiculous video. all she said was that she didn't like George Bush, it was a crowd pleaser in England where everyone thought he was a bloody idiot.. She never said anything about not respecting the troops. What a twat
i think natalie maines is one of the bravest persons i have ever seen.she stood up tall and took on the world with a voice and a guitar..not a clenched fist and a gun..humans try to bring peace and freedom to others by inflicting torture, pain and death...natalie and the chicks,spread love and hope.by singing and dancing..all we have to do is love one another..not kill one another..no! NATALIE IS A HERO>>
@flfox44 She went on a three year bile spewing public temper tantrum, bashing the very genre that paid them enough attention and opportunity to make them A-list entertainers in the first place. She's a wash, and so will you be if you emulate her actions.
@Therealmensa she got mad because americans threatened her life,told her to shut up and sing or they would kill her,they stomped her albums,and devalued her freedom of speech..for a person to voice there oppinions and stand behind them even when threatened to shut up and sing.is called bravery and its this freedom of speech that seperates us from other countries.no sir she is not a wash.she never will be..and niether will i.
@flfox44 The ONE and only threat they got was a lame letter. How lame? Would YOU write someone a letter telling them when, where, and how? The ONE threat letter they got was never connected to anyone other than a friendly radio station and the DC PR people themselves! Her freedom of speech was never infringed. She said whatever she wanted every day. Its called Hollywood theatrics, not bravery. She's a wash and so are you.
This is just awful. From a music standpoint, it has a huge lack of quality and direction. From a logic standpoint, it doesn't follow the Dixie Chicks' comments. Also, I hope this guy never makes it past Cpl., because his lack of critical thinking skills could get our troops killed.
Cpl. Thibodeaux, your response is clever and well executed, but has little to do with the issue the Dixie Chicks address, freedom of speech, a constitutional right you and other military personnel, men and women, have risked and will risk your lives to protect. Natalie did not besmirch the United States Military; she uttered her opinion of President George W. Bush. She is allowed to do that, Sir, just as she is allowed to sing a song about events that followed that incident. ~~Thank you, Sir.
Let's not forget that these are the Dixie Chicks who've scorned their own musical constituency. Let's not forget that there are places in the world where heroism is not defined as brash disrespect for other people -- where it is bravery combined with nobility, honesty, and humility.
Facts: Natalie Maines says in her movie, "The Red Cross wouldn't take a million dollars from us". Look it up on the Red Cross org site. You'll find it under "myths". The DC PR approached the Red Cross to do something they don't do for anybody; promote them. Because the President is always the honorary chairman, this was supposed to make it look like GW was punishing them by refusing their money. In fact, the DC's ignored two prior offers to join the National Celebrity Council. They never donated
Factual example of Fanatic support of Natalie Maines misrepresenting her accomplishments: From nataliemaines org site:
"In December 1994, Maines auditioned for and received a vocal scholarship to Berklee College of Music. She pursued the diploma program at Berklee and left upon COMPLETION of her studies."
In fact, she left shortly after REGISTERING for class. Never completed a single class. In 1999, the school gave her an honorary degree, but it was withdrawn quietly. She didn't qualify for it.
A touching song about clinging tight to biterness, and dealing retribution. How much more fascist can it get? I wonder if this guy has figured out that he was suckered into this whole war fever yet?
@Therealmensa I did mention fascist in my post. Miscreant is exactly the sort of word precocius facist might prefer. Yes miscreant is a far more telling word.
I Just started dating a old friend who's a infantry Sgt in the Marines... He's so proud of what he does & I support u all %100 !!!! This song brought tears to my eyes... Ppl don't fully understand what u all do for our country!!! Be safe & God Bless !!!!
Good stuff; you guys are heroes, why so many of our kids have to die for what purpose? Same stuff different war. My friends came home in body bags from Viet Nam for no reason, and now we lose more of our best in the same waste in another part of the world. An undeclared war orchestrated by politicians who haven't fought, sending others to their death.
This is a very opinionated song and subject, and you know the great thing about opinions? ITS LEGAL TO HAVE THEM! If people want the right to have freedom of speech it has to go both ways. Hating someone for anything they say is immature and hypocritical and I think some people here need to grow up a bit. Im a firm supporter of the troops, this country, AND The Dixie Chicks. God bless and peace out.
Iraq was a war for oil started by American and British imperialists. I'm sure a lot of the ordinary soldiers mean well and some of them might think they were protecting people, all that was being protected by the imperialist mass slaughter in Iraq were the interests of US capitalism. Many of the soldiers now realise that I'm sure. The way the Dixie Chicks have been villified for telling the truth. I'm Assuming that moron Toby Keith is the one who wrote this song. The lyrics are brutal.
i am an aussie and i got to say thank you to the men and women of aus and america who are defending everyone every day so i can feel safe i was deeply moved and can honestly say that it made me proud to have men and women guarding our shores aussie american it dont matter i thank you all just the same
I am a proud Marine's Daughter and will be the first one to say that they opened their mouths but it threaten her life was a little too much. For those of you that are still there be safe, and may you have a guardian angel beside you always. And those who have passed RIP knowing that your brothers and sisters in arms are kicking butt and taking names. OOORAH!!!! Semper Fi
@JLakeRPH so you think thousands dying protecting theor country is made-up? i know so many people who gave everything they had to this country. Yes they do have the right to say what they think, and yes freedom of speach is a right we are guarenteed. But LETS BE HONEST These girls got themselves into their own mess. did they really think nobody'd get offended if they said they were ashamed of being from texas because one person is from there? Texas is the second most populated state in the union
I love the Dixie Chicks. Yes, I think they made a mistake in what they said while overseas. HOWEVER, the negative response to that was terrible. People became malicious. The Dixie Chicks weren't and are not against the troops. They were against this made-up war.
@JLakeRPH Natalie Maines had her say (several times) into a mic. The DC ex-fan base used their freedom of speech to call their radio stations and slammed their wallets shut. A downward spiral in profits and popularity of the DC's did NOT a national tragedy make. They have no inalienable right to profit or popularity and anyone (including the DC's) who thinks their loss in entertainment value is some form of infringement on their rights are simply ignorant.
"The only hope you have is to accept the fact that you're already dead. The sooner you accept that, the sooner you'll be able to function as a soldier is supposed to function: without mercy, without compassion, without remorse. All war depends upon it." - Spiers
ok i listen to this song over an over .. i geuss .. we dont have the first admendment right in the USA .. i well stand side the chicks .. an will contiue to play an listen to they songs .. for i geuss you people are so stuipd .. an like the side .. we have the right to say what we want .. as long as its not treating any one .. i frought for they freedom to speak what they want so this song .. is againt them an i wish .. the soldiers would relize this ... an stand up an grow some balls ..
No, They weren't Muslims!! First of all, You have to define terrorism properly. If a non-Muslim do something bad..it is crime. But if a Muslim commit the same..he is terrorist. So first remove this double standard...then come to the point!
You are crying about thousands of people but what about the millions dying due to the invasion and exploitation of resources? You think you are making the lives of Americans safe? No, the hate is increasing and you have to remember that no power lasts long.
@foxykelis true, but fighting against the people who harm us is the best way to keep us safe....and i disagre, muslims are not the problem, it's the muslim EXTREMISTS who are the problem
this marine needs to realize that he risks his life to give people like natalie maines the right to say whatever she pleases. i think its pathetic that he just about stole the NRTMN melody. what, you cant think of your own?
GOD BLESS THE US MILITARY AND THE INNOCENT PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES ARE AFFECTED BY THE WAR!!!
Yeah? What do you idiots expect when you storm country after country with guns and missiles? Pfcourse they will defend themself, that goes for any human being.
Stop using guns and.... watch porn instead, anything.
Why the fuck isn't he listing the millions of people killed by american imperialism since WWII? He clearly values american lives over the lives of others, racist bigot.
@maxcommunist that is what they teach in the military. your life is more valuable than the ones you are at war with. i lost 50 lbs to join the army, but luckily for me i did big time research. for anyone who thinks im wrong, watch the documentary "taxi to the dark side." most US military are good people, but there are always those who piss on the vulnerable foreign people. we live in a twisted world.
@maxcommunist no shit he does, and what imperialism, we olny get involved in a war if it impacts us or our allies, and every war does that...no would you kindly shut the fuck up? thank you
Hahaha, good joke. First, no he doesn't. Secondly, your country is the country which has been responsible for the biggest amount of illegal invasions and coups in the modern times. Your country has since 1945 been responsible for overthrowing more than 50 foreign governments, and being involved in several giant imperialistic wars, which has caused millions and millions of deaths.
Yeah, way to go with trampling on people's freedom of speech.
@maxcommunist first, what piece of shit country do you live in, i bet your a fat cocksucking bitch you likes yelling at americans because were better than you, your also a fucking pussy cause you problebly never say that to my face cause you could never say that shit to a marine you fucking piece of shit
I live in Sweden, with a way better basic standard of living, healthcare+education quality, income equality, freedom of speech and democracy than your country. Atleast we don't keep 25%+ of our population in poverty like in the USA.
Perhaps I don't wanna go over the fucking atlantic ocean to say something to an idiot to you? But you're very welcome to come here and see what welcome you'll get. We're not in the NATO yet you know...
@maxcommunist why would i go to your shit bag country, i busy fighting a war, a war that is needed to protect my country and my brothers in arms. what are you and your fucked up country doing about worldwide terrorist threats? nothing because you sweds are to scared to even grow a pair of balls.we protect the entire fucking world, if we got to shit, you go to shit....which you cocksucking sweds are already in...a world of shit
@rich08854 My answer is in this song, Toby Keiths Courtesy of teh Red White and Blue, and Johnny Cash's I wont Back Down my Uncle Hugh was a Search and Destroy Team member in Nam and he says hed go back over there and fuck em up if he wasnt so old. Sorry but I disagree.
protecing WHO!? YOUR FIGHTING FOR OIL YOU IGNORAMUS. AND WAT!???? SHUTUP OR SIGN UP HOOAH!?? DOESNT IT GO HOOAH GNA KILL SOMEBODY!??? THATS THE TRAINING RIGHT >>>> NOT I WNA HELP SOMEBODY OR I WANA SAVE SOMEBODY> DONT LISTEN TO THIS GUY HES CORPORATE PROPOGANDA.. NOONE SHOULD BE SENT TO THERE DEATH PERIOD! WE SHOULD JUST BE PEACEFUL > HAVE A SINGLE CHILD FAMILY, RAISE THEM PROPERLY. AND HAVE A SANE CURRENCY.
@TheMilzskilz alright listen shit bag, that is not what they say at training, we fight for our country, most people don't join to kill....we join to save our families
Thank you for not only the beautiful music and the encouragement to answer those who would trash the citizens of this country in another country. I did boycott their music and was constantly insulted and harassed. Why only part of the citizens are allowed 2 protest, I don't know. Thank you for speaking beautifully.
@Often2rang what an ignorant statement! what, the dixie chicks haters arent harrassed?!? what did natalie say that made you believe she "would trash the citizens of this country in another country."? just like natalie said in the documentary "shut up and sing," "if you ask people on the street what natalie maines of the dixie chicks said, they would know." you are a perfect example. she only "trashed" the president. and if you dont realize it, that is our JOB as americans!
Are you kidding me? NO obviously you're not. Thank god we can look back and see what ACTUALLY happened and not just BLINDLY follow our corrupt leaders into an uncertain future. We should question and mistrust as that is the NATURE OF FREEDOM.
You want Truth! Please hear me out: Google occupyMARINES, occupyPOLICE and their fb friends: They honor their oath! Domestic enemies = traitors who've commited treason! Google Israel 9/11! Google dancing israelis! Google bush nazi! Google zionists own! Google ndaa unconstitutional! SEMPER FI BROTHERS AND SISTERS! Truth is a bitter, jagged pill to swallow but the Time has come; NOW IS THE TIME! Wake up! Find me on facebook & subscribe. PEACE...
I want to tahk all of our service men and women that stand and fight for this great nation of ours. I understand why this guy answerd this way. He is going to stand and fight for you and me and all of man kind.
According to AARP, "In 2009 Country music was the most listened to rush hour radio genre during the evening commute, and second most popular in the morning commute." To say that the Country music fan base is small compared to any other is simply untrue. Evidence how widespread it is: the huge sales of the DC's prior to 2003, and how small a crowd they could draw afterward. On their last tour, the DC's played to little more than half the seats in all 3 countries. They cancelled ALL of Europe.
Quote in 2006 by the DC's (remember, they were toting their victim cross to any venue that would have them)."I'd rather have a smaller following of really cool people who get it," says Maguire, "who will grow with us as we grow and are fans for life, than people that have us in their five-disc changer with Reba McEntire and Toby Keith. We don't want those kinds of fans."-- Time, 5/21/06
"This is obnoxious, obnoxious," said Viera. "We started these girls -- back in 1998, they couldn't get arrested. We were one of the first national shows to give them a platform"
Meredith Viera on the Dixie Chicks dissing her show The View, 5/23/06
HONESTLY? SERIOUSLY? THE DIXIE CHICKS WROTE SONGS SUPPORTING THE SOLDIERS. DID YOU FORGET THE PROTESTS IN 2003? THEY WEREN'T THE ONLY PEOPLE PISSED AT BUSH. GOD FORBID A COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST BASH A REPUBLICAN! BULLSHIT! BULLLLLLSHIT! FUTK! DIXIE CHICKS FOREVER!
@Qball0603157 "Kingsley: Do you think you underestimated the way a statement from you can resonate around the world?
Maines: Oh, my God, yes. We never in a million years knew people were listening to what we said. Like Emily said, we never use the stage as a place to preach our political beliefs or spiritual beliefs. And we still won't. And that's not what I was doing that night either."- Syndicated radio interview with Bob Kingsley, 4/24/03
Right after London 2003. Later, she calls it a JOKE.
"The entire country may disagree with me, but I dont understand the necessity for patriotism. Why do you have to be a patriot? About what? This land is our land? Why?"
per Natalie Maines.Three months later, at the Grammys, Joan Baez used these very words to introduce and defend Natalie. Seems she forgot to correct Joan Baez about "this land is your land" on Grammy night. Oh, that's right, they were getting awards. No need to spoil THAT venue with her beliefs. Maines is Disingenuous to the core
It is not uncommon for fanatics to make someone's career bigger in death than it ever was in life (if I can paraphrase a Kennedy). In this case, Natalie contributed by her delusional bashing. Lyrics in "Lubbock or Leave it" say maybe they will erect a statue to her like they did Buddy Holly. Later, she goes on record to describe the song as being about "any hypocritical town". The WTF factor is off the charts here. Guess why her father moved out of Lubbock!
Justin Timberlake 5X plat on one album alone. No need to count the others.
Gnarls Barkley: 2X Platinum, but this was just a nod to rap. Still, they managed to match the DC sales.
Corinne Bailey Rae: Husband died and she has been on hiatus since. Still, she won Image Awards,ASCAP,BMI Pop, and European Border Breaker awards since 2007.
The vitriolic bashing by Natalie Maines resulted in two of their songs falling off the charts and the failure of their tour in 2006. While in 2003, they enamored themselves to the anti-war protesters in Europe, apparently they have moved on and aren't buying. In 2006, despite a grammy pop and a "return to the scene of the crime" widely publicized pre-tour show, they couldn't garner enough interest to even tour one city in Europe.
Th DC version of this song isn't about anything more than the Dixie Chicks' open contempt for both the genre of music that first provided them with a voice and for the audience that responded strongly enough to that voice to make the Dixie Chicks A-list music stars. Their vitriolic, bile-spewing public temper tantrum was as reactionary as the self propagandized dissent they pretend to reject.
Fact: The Dixie Chicks say the Red Cross wouldn't take a million dollars from them, implying GW stopped them from donating.
What they fail to mention is:
The Prez is always the honorary chairman, but has no authority there.
The offer wasn't a donation, but a business deal to promote their tour. The Red Cross doesn't promote anyone. ever. Check the Red Cross org site under "myths" for the truth. The DC's have never donated to the Red Cross, and ignored invitations to do so. Hollywood.
Fact: Natalie Maines said "the people who got it all started was a right wing group called the Free Republic". At the time Natalie made her comment, the Free Republic was a single website that had 30,000 visitors... over the previous five years, including an election year. No members, only guests. Today, thanks to Nat, they have over 300,000 members and could actually do what Natalie Maines disingenuously accused them of. One sign held by one person in their movie did not a conspiracy make.
Anyone who comes to this video and approves this message, please post a comment. There are those who would stray far from its intent for the purpose of bashing what was our best efforts and find this their venue for their idiocy.
I appreciate you effort soldier, but I'd still go with the DC!! and o you should think twice if it wasnt because of your greedy leaders your towers would still be standing.. OIL SUCKERS!!
Its not the job of the military to have an opinion. They are employed to do a job without question. So do it and keep your personal opinions to yourself.
Ex 21 years service soldier. Been there done that!!!
Nice piece; you've great talent. Thanks for your service. Semper Fi! Please hear me out: Google occupyMARINES, occupyPOLICE and their fb friends: They honor their oath! Domestic enemies = traitors who've commited treason! Google Israel 9/11! Google dancing israelis! Google bush nazi! Google zionists own! Google ndaa unconstitutional! SEMPER FI BROTHERS AND SISTERS! Truth is a bitter, jagged pill to swallow but the Time has come; NOW IS THE TIME! Wake up! Find me on facebook & subscribe. PEACE...
i love dixie chics , an this song good.. Im single mom with 1 son who serves in the USAir Force!!! IM proud but soo alone!!! 21 yrs along time to give him to this govt... ppl like u an me im PROUD but govt shame on them!!!!
@Mushutoku Don't worry, you don't have to. Join the 15th century minds who brought the shit down on themselves. They hate us, sure. We're infidels who have succeeded where their death loving religion has left them in the backwater of society. If their wealth didn't flow out of the ground, they would be goatherders and nomads living like they did a millenia ago. Please join them in hating us.
as an army ranger this shit reminded me of my first tour in that hell hole...to all of those who passed RIP to those who are there...my heart is with you and to those of you who think you do this? shut the fuck up or sign up. Hooah
@USarmyinkaholic Maybe people shouldn't shut the fuck up so there isn't a need for anyone to sign up. The best thing I could hope for is that soldiers didn't die because people with a backbone stood up and said something before it cost a man his life.
@esmithcanham I agree ; What a stupid "response" to travelin soldier - by a soldier no less. If you want to "respond" why not tell George W. Bush he was an idiot for listening to bad intel and getting involved in the war in the first place. Blind faith and gung-ho intelligence will be the end of us all.
@MultiWhyhate Wait, you forgot to mention the illuminati and New World Order. What kind of wimp assed conspiracy theorist are you? Get WITH IT, man! You can't just hint at your 20/20 hindsight as being intelligence! You have to DEMAND we acknowledge we are all stupid for not expecting the boots to come break our doors down tonight! Don't just put your toes in the water, pussyboy. Dive IN! Now try again, and do better or we're taking your decoder ring and foil hat away!
Anyone who would come here to criticize this response, saying the DC's didn't do or say anything that deserved a response is simply ignorant. Once you know the facts regarding the DC's, you would not support them in any way. And if you did AFTER knowing what they said and did, then you are simply an agenda seeker looking to bash vicariously. To those I would say, go fuck yourself.
This video pisses me off to no end. Not ready to make nice IS NOT about marines or the war, it is about these woman not backing down when they voiced an opinion that they have every right to voice and were treated like shit. How dare someone use this song for their own agenda and incorrectly at that. Disgusting.
@glitterme1982 You might have a point if they MEANT what they said in 2003. They got tossed for being disingenuous on a subject millions were having to take deadly serious. Who says it wasn't a sincere sentiment? NATALIE MAINES DID. Shall I post her apology a few days after? The first stateside interview where she said they would never use the stage for their religious or political beliefs? How about looking at her OWN MOVIE where she calls it a JOKE! Your ignorance is showing.
I really like this song, but I don't think he understood the point of the Dixie Chick's song in the first place. It's a pretty good song, but he didn't "answer" the Dixie Chick's song! And, they never said anything about the military. They just said something about Bush. A LOT of people said things about Bush. Besides, that was in 2003. I don't know why people are still so full of hatred to this amazing group of singers.
@LOVERERofLAB That's because you don't understand the situation. You showed up late and bought the three year propaganda campaign by the DC's. They are gone and for good reasons.
He claims to defend freedom, and yet he attacks her for complaining at: Being mass-boycotted by radio stations, suffering from mass hatred and receiving several death threats, and for what? Using her freedom of speech.
The fucking hypocrite. He doesn't fight for anyone's freedom, he fights for american Imperialism, and for the board of Halliburton.
@maxcommunist Englebert Humperdink rarely gets airplay, and you don't hear him whining about a boycott. Unpopular music doesn't get played. They got fired from the radio. Freedom of speech is a non-issue here. They didn't get several threats, they got one and it was lame. You idiot.
No, no-one should forgive the 3000 civilians killed at 9/11, but no-one should fucking forgive the deaths of the hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians killed by the disgusting imperialistic war either, or are those lives worth less?!
@maxcommunist Innocent civilians, eh? I guess the next time some raghead wants to get one up on the USA, they can die knowing 100s of thousands of their fellow believers will get a closer look at the afterlife because of them, and not the best final for them. Here, let me help you understand the real gravity of the situation. Artillerymen and soldiers routinely dip their shells and bullets in pork fat, usually spam since that is always available. Guess you know what that means.
Racist fucker. You really think the 9/11 was about Islam or some lines in the Q'uran? Wake the fuck up. The CIA funded the Al Qaida and sent them billions of dollars and even gave them military training to fight the Soviets. The reason for 9/11 was the American Imperialism in the Middle-East and their military support to the terror state Israel. Quite naturally both of these just creates further hatred which leads to terrible tragedies such as 9/11.
@ScienceWhat And some people believe Elvis is still alive. Google thermoelastics and their use in the twin towers. Then try to learn something about Boyles' Law. Only the ignorant try to say 9/11 was an inside job.
@maxcommunist Israel will continue to get support whether our government gives it to them or not. You're obviously a racist yourself. "terror state"? LOL. You can kiss the majority's intelligent ass, you conspiracy theorist.
Racist? What the fuck are you on about? And yes, Israel is a terror state. Using White Phosphorous IS terror. Targeting children's schools and hospitals IS terror.
I'm no fucking conspiracy theorist, conspiracy theories is just made up to divert the working class from the real enemy, the capitalist system.
And what the fuck are you on about blocking? I haven't blocked you or removed your comments. I remove racist and immature comments, yes, but nothing else.
@maxcommunist You're an idiot. You block comments you disagree with on your own channel, then come here like your freedom of speech is more worthy. Well, get used to being owned every time you crawl off the porch, you sanctimonious shitbird.
You're fucking disgusting, by denying all the hundreds of thousands of deaths caused by the illegal war of terror in Iraq and Afghanistan you show yourself to be almost as bad as a holocaust denier.
And you say that I block comments I disagree with? Have I ever blocked a single comment you've made? No. Do you have any evidence at all? I remove immature comments and spam, that I do, but not comments I disagree with(how about actually reading the comments on my channel?)
Uh, no. You're a fucking idiot. If you actually look on my channel you'll find numerous comments "which doesn't agree with me" which I haven't removed. I only remove spam and immature comments.
@maxcommunist Sad isn't it that you can't block my comments on here, like you would on your own channel. All for freedom of speech as long as it agrees with you, eh? You would be funny if you weren't so pathetic.
This video confirms Einstein's golden words.. "Nationalism is an infantile disease, it is the measles of mankind".
You say you've been through hell? Imagine the life of an Iraqi child and all the suffering he or she has had to suffer because of the illegal imperialistic war.
My husband just came home from Afghanistan and I was in hell while he was gone. I don't like war. I don't like my husband being away from me. But you can bet your ass that when it comes down to it I'm behind my husband and all of the troops 100%. If you don't like war fine. But don't sit here and talk shit about the people who have given their lives for yours. Its undignified and to be honest STUPID. Be behind the people who fight for your rights and your life!
Look, don't get too worked up about the meaning and the war. The truth is that some soldier, having finished active duty, has returned home. He's bored and his raison d'etre has been demolished. In his frustration and anxiety he's decided to dress up like Johnny Cash and blow his money on a videographer and a guy with a karaoke machine to make this shite. He probably spent weeks writing those words and doubtless has some pride in the fact that he's peaked (creatively). More to be pitied...
people keep wanting to put natalie maines down for voicing her opinion. the last time i checked this is america, and there is this little thing called freedom of speech. she is entitled to her opinion just the same as everyone else is. i support our country and the troops, but i do not support a war when innocent men women and children are murdered just because of where they live...
@kymammy7 Freedom of speech, yes. Freedom from consequences as an entertainer? No way. She isn't entitled to a pandering joke on a subject millions were having to take deadly serious. If she had MEANT what she said, they wouldn't have received so much flak. She DID NOT MEAN IT. Who says? Natalie Maines herself. Learn the difference between having a sincere opinion and saying what you think will make you popular. Maines flip flopped on her intent with the political wind.
TheAbbattoirBlues he also risks his life to give himself the right to say whatever he pleases....maybe you need to realize that and it's not pathetic that he took the melody from NRTMN that was kind of the whole point. He was probably a little too busy risking his life to sit and think of a melody. I wouldn't recommend attempting to slap a marines free speech in the face and then throw out the 'GOD BLESS THE...' No American soldier takes that well!!
todishow 5 hours ago
Love this song....despise ignorant people...sitting safe and sound and smacking down the ones that keep em that way....as the saying goes....you cant fix stupid.
1wyotech 12 hours ago
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flfox44 2 days ago
all im saying is this guy says he is not ready to end the fight..he is willing to keep on killing...
flfox44 2 days ago
AND I like both songs.
UrokiAvalon 2 days ago
She was brave to say her thing. He did the same thing, why do we hate him? Does that make us any better than those who jumped on the Chicks? He believes one thing, she believes another. LET IT FUCKING GO.
UrokiAvalon 2 days ago
What a ridiculous video. all she said was that she didn't like George Bush, it was a crowd pleaser in England where everyone thought he was a bloody idiot.. She never said anything about not respecting the troops. What a twat
TomWardThomas 2 days ago
@TomWardThomas She said more than that. You're a latecomer.
Therealmensa 2 days ago
i think natalie maines is one of the bravest persons i have ever seen.she stood up tall and took on the world with a voice and a guitar..not a clenched fist and a gun..humans try to bring peace and freedom to others by inflicting torture, pain and death...natalie and the chicks,spread love and hope.by singing and dancing..all we have to do is love one another..not kill one another..no! NATALIE IS A HERO>>
flfox44 3 days ago
@flfox44 She went on a three year bile spewing public temper tantrum, bashing the very genre that paid them enough attention and opportunity to make them A-list entertainers in the first place. She's a wash, and so will you be if you emulate her actions.
Therealmensa 2 days ago
@Therealmensa she got mad because americans threatened her life,told her to shut up and sing or they would kill her,they stomped her albums,and devalued her freedom of speech..for a person to voice there oppinions and stand behind them even when threatened to shut up and sing.is called bravery and its this freedom of speech that seperates us from other countries.no sir she is not a wash.she never will be..and niether will i.
flfox44 2 days ago
@flfox44 The ONE and only threat they got was a lame letter. How lame? Would YOU write someone a letter telling them when, where, and how? The ONE threat letter they got was never connected to anyone other than a friendly radio station and the DC PR people themselves! Her freedom of speech was never infringed. She said whatever she wanted every day. Its called Hollywood theatrics, not bravery. She's a wash and so are you.
Therealmensa 2 days ago
this guy is programed to do anything..how many lives did he take...
flfox44 3 days ago
@flfox44 as many as he needed to....and is willing to take more or to give his own......how bout you....what are YOU giving?
1wyotech 12 hours ago
Oooooorah
minnesotatwins88z 3 days ago
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This is just awful. From a music standpoint, it has a huge lack of quality and direction. From a logic standpoint, it doesn't follow the Dixie Chicks' comments. Also, I hope this guy never makes it past Cpl., because his lack of critical thinking skills could get our troops killed.
-A combat OIF/OEF veteran.
yarryo 4 days ago
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yarryo 4 days ago
Cpl. Thibodeaux, your response is clever and well executed, but has little to do with the issue the Dixie Chicks address, freedom of speech, a constitutional right you and other military personnel, men and women, have risked and will risk your lives to protect. Natalie did not besmirch the United States Military; she uttered her opinion of President George W. Bush. She is allowed to do that, Sir, just as she is allowed to sing a song about events that followed that incident. ~~Thank you, Sir.
LizHellerBryantAR 5 days ago
Let's not forget that these are the Dixie Chicks who've scorned their own musical constituency. Let's not forget that there are places in the world where heroism is not defined as brash disrespect for other people -- where it is bravery combined with nobility, honesty, and humility.
Therealmensa 5 days ago
Facts: Natalie Maines says in her movie, "The Red Cross wouldn't take a million dollars from us". Look it up on the Red Cross org site. You'll find it under "myths". The DC PR approached the Red Cross to do something they don't do for anybody; promote them. Because the President is always the honorary chairman, this was supposed to make it look like GW was punishing them by refusing their money. In fact, the DC's ignored two prior offers to join the National Celebrity Council. They never donated
Therealmensa 5 days ago
Factual example of Fanatic support of Natalie Maines misrepresenting her accomplishments: From nataliemaines org site:
"In December 1994, Maines auditioned for and received a vocal scholarship to Berklee College of Music. She pursued the diploma program at Berklee and left upon COMPLETION of her studies."
In fact, she left shortly after REGISTERING for class. Never completed a single class. In 1999, the school gave her an honorary degree, but it was withdrawn quietly. She didn't qualify for it.
Therealmensa 5 days ago
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lerch25 5 days ago
Fuck the Dixie Chicks
Therealmensa 6 days ago
The Iraq war had nothing to do with 9/11. God bless the Dixie Chicks.
TrolleyPower 6 days ago
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@TrolleyPower No one said it did. Fuck the Dixie Chicks
Therealmensa 6 days ago
A touching song about clinging tight to biterness, and dealing retribution. How much more fascist can it get? I wonder if this guy has figured out that he was suckered into this whole war fever yet?
lerch25 6 days ago
@lerch25 Idiot
Therealmensa 6 days ago
@Therealmensa I would think somone who includes mensa in thier screen name could come up with something beter than 'idiot'.
lerch25 5 days ago
@lerch25 I wanted to make sure I dumbed down my response for you. Would you prefer miscreant?
Therealmensa 5 days ago
@Therealmensa I did mention fascist in my post. Miscreant is exactly the sort of word precocius facist might prefer. Yes miscreant is a far more telling word.
lerch25 5 days ago
Big it up for the soldiers!!! love this song!
jennyIndianheart 6 days ago
I Just started dating a old friend who's a infantry Sgt in the Marines... He's so proud of what he does & I support u all %100 !!!! This song brought tears to my eyes... Ppl don't fully understand what u all do for our country!!! Be safe & God Bless !!!!
JefferysMommy32910 1 week ago
Good stuff; you guys are heroes, why so many of our kids have to die for what purpose? Same stuff different war. My friends came home in body bags from Viet Nam for no reason, and now we lose more of our best in the same waste in another part of the world. An undeclared war orchestrated by politicians who haven't fought, sending others to their death.
Bring the troops home!
jmartin4955 1 week ago
what do u think that u made better?
oldsnoringrottie 1 week ago
Vomit
naoquendo 1 week ago
This is a very opinionated song and subject, and you know the great thing about opinions? ITS LEGAL TO HAVE THEM! If people want the right to have freedom of speech it has to go both ways. Hating someone for anything they say is immature and hypocritical and I think some people here need to grow up a bit. Im a firm supporter of the troops, this country, AND The Dixie Chicks. God bless and peace out.
AlwaysSeverusSnape69 1 week ago
Iraq was a war for oil started by American and British imperialists. I'm sure a lot of the ordinary soldiers mean well and some of them might think they were protecting people, all that was being protected by the imperialist mass slaughter in Iraq were the interests of US capitalism. Many of the soldiers now realise that I'm sure. The way the Dixie Chicks have been villified for telling the truth. I'm Assuming that moron Toby Keith is the one who wrote this song. The lyrics are brutal.
Doniedaff 1 week ago
i am an aussie and i got to say thank you to the men and women of aus and america who are defending everyone every day so i can feel safe i was deeply moved and can honestly say that it made me proud to have men and women guarding our shores aussie american it dont matter i thank you all just the same
TheCarlaparr 1 week ago
Semper fi brother lost 1 in OIF and another in OEF keep up the fight Ooh rah!
Cowboi25 1 week ago in playlist Favorite videos
I am a proud Marine's Daughter and will be the first one to say that they opened their mouths but it threaten her life was a little too much. For those of you that are still there be safe, and may you have a guardian angel beside you always. And those who have passed RIP knowing that your brothers and sisters in arms are kicking butt and taking names. OOORAH!!!! Semper Fi
seeinbubbles 2 weeks ago
@JLakeRPH so you think thousands dying protecting theor country is made-up? i know so many people who gave everything they had to this country. Yes they do have the right to say what they think, and yes freedom of speach is a right we are guarenteed. But LETS BE HONEST These girls got themselves into their own mess. did they really think nobody'd get offended if they said they were ashamed of being from texas because one person is from there? Texas is the second most populated state in the union
jadelynvanbrunt 2 weeks ago
I love the Dixie Chicks. Yes, I think they made a mistake in what they said while overseas. HOWEVER, the negative response to that was terrible. People became malicious. The Dixie Chicks weren't and are not against the troops. They were against this made-up war.
JLakeRPH 2 weeks ago
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@JLakeRPH Natalie Maines had her say (several times) into a mic. The DC ex-fan base used their freedom of speech to call their radio stations and slammed their wallets shut. A downward spiral in profits and popularity of the DC's did NOT a national tragedy make. They have no inalienable right to profit or popularity and anyone (including the DC's) who thinks their loss in entertainment value is some form of infringement on their rights are simply ignorant.
Therealmensa 2 weeks ago
"The only hope you have is to accept the fact that you're already dead. The sooner you accept that, the sooner you'll be able to function as a soldier is supposed to function: without mercy, without compassion, without remorse. All war depends upon it." - Spiers
oroizwvm 2 weeks ago
ok i listen to this song over an over .. i geuss .. we dont have the first admendment right in the USA .. i well stand side the chicks .. an will contiue to play an listen to they songs .. for i geuss you people are so stuipd .. an like the side .. we have the right to say what we want .. as long as its not treating any one .. i frought for they freedom to speak what they want so this song .. is againt them an i wish .. the soldiers would relize this ... an stand up an grow some balls ..
cotton1980wolf 2 weeks ago
@cotton1980wolf Learn English if you want to use it.
Therealmensa 2 weeks ago
No, They weren't Muslims!! First of all, You have to define terrorism properly. If a non-Muslim do something bad..it is crime. But if a Muslim commit the same..he is terrorist. So first remove this double standard...then come to the point!
You are crying about thousands of people but what about the millions dying due to the invasion and exploitation of resources? You think you are making the lives of Americans safe? No, the hate is increasing and you have to remember that no power lasts long.
foxykelis 3 weeks ago
@foxykelis
Well said foxy.
Doniedaff 1 week ago
@foxykelis
Well said foxy.
Doniedaff 1 week ago
@foxykelis true, but fighting against the people who harm us is the best way to keep us safe....and i disagre, muslims are not the problem, it's the muslim EXTREMISTS who are the problem
joeb0519 1 week ago
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A German scholar asked:
Who started the first world war? Muslims?
Who started the second world war? Muslims?
Who killed about 20 millions of Aborigines in Australia? Muslims?
Who sent the nuclear bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Muslims?
Who killed more than 100 millions of Indians in North America? Muslims?
Who killed more than 50 millions of Indians in south America? Muslims?
Who took about 180 millions of African people as slaves and 88% of them died and was thrown in Atlantic ocean?Muslims?
foxykelis 3 weeks ago
A German scholar asked:
Who started the first world war? Muslims?
Who started the second world war? Muslims?
Who killed about 20 millions of Aborigines in Australia? Muslims?
Who sent the nuclear bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Muslims?
Who killed more than 100 millions of Indians in North America? Muslims?
Who killed more than 50 millions of Indians in south America? Muslims?
Who took about 180 millions of African people as slaves and 88% of them died and was thrown in Atlantic ocean? Muslims?
foxykelis 3 weeks ago
this marine needs to realize that he risks his life to give people like natalie maines the right to say whatever she pleases. i think its pathetic that he just about stole the NRTMN melody. what, you cant think of your own?
GOD BLESS THE US MILITARY AND THE INNOCENT PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES ARE AFFECTED BY THE WAR!!!
TheAbattoirBlues 3 weeks ago 2
Yeah? What do you idiots expect when you storm country after country with guns and missiles? Pfcourse they will defend themself, that goes for any human being.
Stop using guns and.... watch porn instead, anything.
pekinobo 3 weeks ago 3
Fuck America
TheMikeyReilly 3 weeks ago
@TheMikeyReilly
That Was Just Rude!!!
USA ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!
-Zimmerman-
Quandt1024 3 weeks ago
@TheMikeyReilly eat shit and die cunt
joeb0519 1 week ago
@joeb0519 I rest my case.
Over-patriotic right-wing bastard.
TheMikeyReilly 1 week ago
@TheMikeyReilly first of all, i'm not right-wing, secind of all, what case, and third....fuck you
joeb0519 1 week ago
@TheMikeyReilly
Over-patriotic? Anyway, I take one "over-patriotic over any UN-patriotic leftwing dopehead anyday
Moneycaller35 3 days ago
@Moneycaller35 Well said.
Therealmensa 2 days ago
Why the fuck isn't he listing the millions of people killed by american imperialism since WWII? He clearly values american lives over the lives of others, racist bigot.
maxcommunist 3 weeks ago 8
@maxcommunist that is what they teach in the military. your life is more valuable than the ones you are at war with. i lost 50 lbs to join the army, but luckily for me i did big time research. for anyone who thinks im wrong, watch the documentary "taxi to the dark side." most US military are good people, but there are always those who piss on the vulnerable foreign people. we live in a twisted world.
TheAbattoirBlues 3 weeks ago
@maxcommunist no shit he does, and what imperialism, we olny get involved in a war if it impacts us or our allies, and every war does that...no would you kindly shut the fuck up? thank you
joeb0519 1 week ago
@joeb0519
Hahaha, good joke. First, no he doesn't. Secondly, your country is the country which has been responsible for the biggest amount of illegal invasions and coups in the modern times. Your country has since 1945 been responsible for overthrowing more than 50 foreign governments, and being involved in several giant imperialistic wars, which has caused millions and millions of deaths.
Yeah, way to go with trampling on people's freedom of speech.
maxcommunist 1 week ago
@maxcommunist first, what piece of shit country do you live in, i bet your a fat cocksucking bitch you likes yelling at americans because were better than you, your also a fucking pussy cause you problebly never say that to my face cause you could never say that shit to a marine you fucking piece of shit
joeb0519 1 week ago
@joeb0519
I live in Sweden, with a way better basic standard of living, healthcare+education quality, income equality, freedom of speech and democracy than your country. Atleast we don't keep 25%+ of our population in poverty like in the USA.
Perhaps I don't wanna go over the fucking atlantic ocean to say something to an idiot to you? But you're very welcome to come here and see what welcome you'll get. We're not in the NATO yet you know...
maxcommunist 1 week ago
@maxcommunist why would i go to your shit bag country, i busy fighting a war, a war that is needed to protect my country and my brothers in arms. what are you and your fucked up country doing about worldwide terrorist threats? nothing because you sweds are to scared to even grow a pair of balls.we protect the entire fucking world, if we got to shit, you go to shit....which you cocksucking sweds are already in...a world of shit
joeb0519 1 week ago
@joeb0519 Fucking racist.
TheMikeyReilly 6 days ago
@maxcommunist ... :/
IWasBornStupid 3 days ago
@maxcommunist no one cares
MisterBroMen 14 hours ago
G.W. and his crew of thieves are scumbags... the Dixie Chicks were right....
As a Viet Nam Veteran,, dont forget the 59000+ young men and women who lost their lives.
rich08854 3 weeks ago 6
@rich08854 My answer is in this song, Toby Keiths Courtesy of teh Red White and Blue, and Johnny Cash's I wont Back Down my Uncle Hugh was a Search and Destroy Team member in Nam and he says hed go back over there and fuck em up if he wasnt so old. Sorry but I disagree.
Marinesofairsoft1121 1 week ago
protecing WHO!? YOUR FIGHTING FOR OIL YOU IGNORAMUS. AND WAT!???? SHUTUP OR SIGN UP HOOAH!?? DOESNT IT GO HOOAH GNA KILL SOMEBODY!??? THATS THE TRAINING RIGHT >>>> NOT I WNA HELP SOMEBODY OR I WANA SAVE SOMEBODY> DONT LISTEN TO THIS GUY HES CORPORATE PROPOGANDA.. NOONE SHOULD BE SENT TO THERE DEATH PERIOD! WE SHOULD JUST BE PEACEFUL > HAVE A SINGLE CHILD FAMILY, RAISE THEM PROPERLY. AND HAVE A SANE CURRENCY.
TheMilzskilz 3 weeks ago
@TheMilzskilz alright listen shit bag, that is not what they say at training, we fight for our country, most people don't join to kill....we join to save our families
joeb0519 1 week ago
Semper Fi Devil Dogg!!
Cpl. S Lindsay
2nd Mar Reg. Comm Plt.
scottchem1 4 weeks ago
Sorry guys but don't see any connection between this song and Dixie chicks.
Temuil 4 weeks ago
@Temuil
Listen To This Song Then Go Listen To "Not Ready To Make Nice" By Dixie Chicks, Then You'll See Why :)
-Zimmerman-
Quandt1024 4 weeks ago
Thank you for not only the beautiful music and the encouragement to answer those who would trash the citizens of this country in another country. I did boycott their music and was constantly insulted and harassed. Why only part of the citizens are allowed 2 protest, I don't know. Thank you for speaking beautifully.
Often2rang 4 weeks ago
@Often2rang what an ignorant statement! what, the dixie chicks haters arent harrassed?!? what did natalie say that made you believe she "would trash the citizens of this country in another country."? just like natalie said in the documentary "shut up and sing," "if you ask people on the street what natalie maines of the dixie chicks said, they would know." you are a perfect example. she only "trashed" the president. and if you dont realize it, that is our JOB as americans!
TheAbattoirBlues 3 weeks ago
@TheAbattoirBlues ***wouldnt***
TheAbattoirBlues 3 weeks ago
Are you kidding me? NO obviously you're not. Thank god we can look back and see what ACTUALLY happened and not just BLINDLY follow our corrupt leaders into an uncertain future. We should question and mistrust as that is the NATURE OF FREEDOM.
MultiWhyhate 4 weeks ago
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MacDaddyBanks 1 month ago
I want to tahk all of our service men and women that stand and fight for this great nation of ours. I understand why this guy answerd this way. He is going to stand and fight for you and me and all of man kind.
cuzinit32 1 month ago
Oorah
JSEnder09 1 month ago in playlist Music
According to AARP, "In 2009 Country music was the most listened to rush hour radio genre during the evening commute, and second most popular in the morning commute." To say that the Country music fan base is small compared to any other is simply untrue. Evidence how widespread it is: the huge sales of the DC's prior to 2003, and how small a crowd they could draw afterward. On their last tour, the DC's played to little more than half the seats in all 3 countries. They cancelled ALL of Europe.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
Quote in 2006 by the DC's (remember, they were toting their victim cross to any venue that would have them)."I'd rather have a smaller following of really cool people who get it," says Maguire, "who will grow with us as we grow and are fans for life, than people that have us in their five-disc changer with Reba McEntire and Toby Keith. We don't want those kinds of fans."-- Time, 5/21/06
And the winner is....Reba and Toby! LOL.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
"This is obnoxious, obnoxious," said Viera. "We started these girls -- back in 1998, they couldn't get arrested. We were one of the first national shows to give them a platform"
Meredith Viera on the Dixie Chicks dissing her show The View, 5/23/06
Therealmensa 1 month ago
And now the Qball gets the bitchslap he deserves for being such a dumbass.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
HONESTLY? SERIOUSLY? THE DIXIE CHICKS WROTE SONGS SUPPORTING THE SOLDIERS. DID YOU FORGET THE PROTESTS IN 2003? THEY WEREN'T THE ONLY PEOPLE PISSED AT BUSH. GOD FORBID A COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST BASH A REPUBLICAN! BULLSHIT! BULLLLLLSHIT! FUTK! DIXIE CHICKS FOREVER!
Qball0603157 1 month ago
@Qball0603157 "Kingsley: Do you think you underestimated the way a statement from you can resonate around the world?
Maines: Oh, my God, yes. We never in a million years knew people were listening to what we said. Like Emily said, we never use the stage as a place to preach our political beliefs or spiritual beliefs. And we still won't. And that's not what I was doing that night either."- Syndicated radio interview with Bob Kingsley, 4/24/03
Right after London 2003. Later, she calls it a JOKE.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
"The entire country may disagree with me, but I dont understand the necessity for patriotism. Why do you have to be a patriot? About what? This land is our land? Why?"
per Natalie Maines.Three months later, at the Grammys, Joan Baez used these very words to introduce and defend Natalie. Seems she forgot to correct Joan Baez about "this land is your land" on Grammy night. Oh, that's right, they were getting awards. No need to spoil THAT venue with her beliefs. Maines is Disingenuous to the core
Therealmensa 1 month ago
Great Song :)
-Zimmerman-
Quandt1024 1 month ago
Nice!!
TheAngelheart03 1 month ago
@Wittlessumy o yah hakhak wanna suck my bieber dick?
jovencab5 1 month ago
It is not uncommon for fanatics to make someone's career bigger in death than it ever was in life (if I can paraphrase a Kennedy). In this case, Natalie contributed by her delusional bashing. Lyrics in "Lubbock or Leave it" say maybe they will erect a statue to her like they did Buddy Holly. Later, she goes on record to describe the song as being about "any hypocritical town". The WTF factor is off the charts here. Guess why her father moved out of Lubbock!
Therealmensa 1 month ago
Album of the Year Nominees in 2007:
Mary Blige 5X platinum since
Red Hot Chili Peppers 10XPlat 4XGold since
Justin Timberlake 5X plat on one album alone. No need to count the others.
Gnarls Barkley: 2X Platinum, but this was just a nod to rap. Still, they managed to match the DC sales.
Corinne Bailey Rae: Husband died and she has been on hiatus since. Still, she won Image Awards,ASCAP,BMI Pop, and European Border Breaker awards since 2007.
Dixie Chicks? 0 since 2007.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
The vitriolic bashing by Natalie Maines resulted in two of their songs falling off the charts and the failure of their tour in 2006. While in 2003, they enamored themselves to the anti-war protesters in Europe, apparently they have moved on and aren't buying. In 2006, despite a grammy pop and a "return to the scene of the crime" widely publicized pre-tour show, they couldn't garner enough interest to even tour one city in Europe.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
Th DC version of this song isn't about anything more than the Dixie Chicks' open contempt for both the genre of music that first provided them with a voice and for the audience that responded strongly enough to that voice to make the Dixie Chicks A-list music stars. Their vitriolic, bile-spewing public temper tantrum was as reactionary as the self propagandized dissent they pretend to reject.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
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Fact: The Dixie Chicks say the Red Cross wouldn't take a million dollars from them, implying GW stopped them from donating.
What they fail to mention is:
The Prez is always the honorary chairman, but has no authority there.
The offer wasn't a donation, but a business deal to promote their tour. The Red Cross doesn't promote anyone. ever. Check the Red Cross org site under "myths" for the truth. The DC's have never donated to the Red Cross, and ignored invitations to do so. Hollywood.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
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Fact: Natalie Maines said "the people who got it all started was a right wing group called the Free Republic". At the time Natalie made her comment, the Free Republic was a single website that had 30,000 visitors... over the previous five years, including an election year. No members, only guests. Today, thanks to Nat, they have over 300,000 members and could actually do what Natalie Maines disingenuously accused them of. One sign held by one person in their movie did not a conspiracy make.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
Anyone who comes to this video and approves this message, please post a comment. There are those who would stray far from its intent for the purpose of bashing what was our best efforts and find this their venue for their idiocy.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
@Therealmensa nobody hahaha asshole!
jovencab5 1 month ago
I appreciate you effort soldier, but I'd still go with the DC!! and o you should think twice if it wasnt because of your greedy leaders your towers would still be standing.. OIL SUCKERS!!
jovencab5 1 month ago
@jovencab5 Yes, and if Palestinians were given the country of Israel, there wouldn't be a genocide. Idiot.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
@Therealmensa yes so that makes you a genius asshole hehehe!! hale hitlah
jovencab5 1 month ago
Its not the job of the military to have an opinion. They are employed to do a job without question. So do it and keep your personal opinions to yourself.
Ex 21 years service soldier. Been there done that!!!
Spooner749 1 month ago 2
Captain, "shut up and obey orders!"
Natalie for President!
RoseWood1488 1 month ago
Nice piece; you've great talent. Thanks for your service. Semper Fi! Please hear me out: Google occupyMARINES, occupyPOLICE and their fb friends: They honor their oath! Domestic enemies = traitors who've commited treason! Google Israel 9/11! Google dancing israelis! Google bush nazi! Google zionists own! Google ndaa unconstitutional! SEMPER FI BROTHERS AND SISTERS! Truth is a bitter, jagged pill to swallow but the Time has come; NOW IS THE TIME! Wake up! Find me on facebook & subscribe. PEACE...
MacDaddyBanks 1 month ago
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Tinydancer1963 1 month ago
i love dixie chics , an this song good.. Im single mom with 1 son who serves in the USAir Force!!! IM proud but soo alone!!! 21 yrs along time to give him to this govt... ppl like u an me im PROUD but govt shame on them!!!!
MyMICHELLE1010 1 month ago
i'll never understand americans...or want to understand them!
Mushutoku 1 month ago
@Mushutoku Don't worry, you don't have to. Join the 15th century minds who brought the shit down on themselves. They hate us, sure. We're infidels who have succeeded where their death loving religion has left them in the backwater of society. If their wealth didn't flow out of the ground, they would be goatherders and nomads living like they did a millenia ago. Please join them in hating us.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
Well said Mariine God Bless our armed forces. Stand Tall Marine!!
TheKingskid2010 1 month ago
what a brainwashed retard.
thetubbsohio 1 month ago 3
as an army ranger this shit reminded me of my first tour in that hell hole...to all of those who passed RIP to those who are there...my heart is with you and to those of you who think you do this? shut the fuck up or sign up. Hooah
USarmyinkaholic 1 month ago 7
@USarmyinkaholic Maybe people shouldn't shut the fuck up so there isn't a need for anyone to sign up. The best thing I could hope for is that soldiers didn't die because people with a backbone stood up and said something before it cost a man his life.
catfish4975 1 week ago
I'm holding up a finger maxcommunist. Can you guess which one?
Therealmensa 1 month ago
FUCK THE DIXCIE CHICKS HATERS
esmithcanham 1 month ago 14
@esmithcanham I agree ; What a stupid "response" to travelin soldier - by a soldier no less. If you want to "respond" why not tell George W. Bush he was an idiot for listening to bad intel and getting involved in the war in the first place. Blind faith and gung-ho intelligence will be the end of us all.
MultiWhyhate 1 month ago
@MultiWhyhate Wait, you forgot to mention the illuminati and New World Order. What kind of wimp assed conspiracy theorist are you? Get WITH IT, man! You can't just hint at your 20/20 hindsight as being intelligence! You have to DEMAND we acknowledge we are all stupid for not expecting the boots to come break our doors down tonight! Don't just put your toes in the water, pussyboy. Dive IN! Now try again, and do better or we're taking your decoder ring and foil hat away!
Therealmensa 4 weeks ago
@esmithcanham Fuck the Dixie Chick apologists.
Therealmensa 2 weeks ago
i agree with therealmensa
esmithcanham 1 month ago
Fuck the US
TheMikeyReilly 1 month ago
@TheMikeyReilly Um no.
MonarC87 1 month ago
Anyone who would come here to criticize this response, saying the DC's didn't do or say anything that deserved a response is simply ignorant. Once you know the facts regarding the DC's, you would not support them in any way. And if you did AFTER knowing what they said and did, then you are simply an agenda seeker looking to bash vicariously. To those I would say, go fuck yourself.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
This video pisses me off to no end. Not ready to make nice IS NOT about marines or the war, it is about these woman not backing down when they voiced an opinion that they have every right to voice and were treated like shit. How dare someone use this song for their own agenda and incorrectly at that. Disgusting.
glitterme1982 1 month ago
@glitterme1982 You might have a point if they MEANT what they said in 2003. They got tossed for being disingenuous on a subject millions were having to take deadly serious. Who says it wasn't a sincere sentiment? NATALIE MAINES DID. Shall I post her apology a few days after? The first stateside interview where she said they would never use the stage for their religious or political beliefs? How about looking at her OWN MOVIE where she calls it a JOKE! Your ignorance is showing.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
@glitterme1982 You are right :-bd
foxykelis 3 weeks ago
Its a shame that we have others outside our country hating us and fighting us,how strong are we if we are hating and fighting one another ?
bmirish33 1 month ago
I really like this song, but I don't think he understood the point of the Dixie Chick's song in the first place. It's a pretty good song, but he didn't "answer" the Dixie Chick's song! And, they never said anything about the military. They just said something about Bush. A LOT of people said things about Bush. Besides, that was in 2003. I don't know why people are still so full of hatred to this amazing group of singers.
LOVERERofLAB 1 month ago
@LOVERERofLAB That's because you don't understand the situation. You showed up late and bought the three year propaganda campaign by the DC's. They are gone and for good reasons.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
He claims to defend freedom, and yet he attacks her for complaining at: Being mass-boycotted by radio stations, suffering from mass hatred and receiving several death threats, and for what? Using her freedom of speech.
The fucking hypocrite. He doesn't fight for anyone's freedom, he fights for american Imperialism, and for the board of Halliburton.
maxcommunist 1 month ago
@maxcommunist Englebert Humperdink rarely gets airplay, and you don't hear him whining about a boycott. Unpopular music doesn't get played. They got fired from the radio. Freedom of speech is a non-issue here. They didn't get several threats, they got one and it was lame. You idiot.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
Why didn't he put in 2001-2012: 100.000s of civilians killed in Iraq and Afghanistan in the video?
maxcommunist 1 month ago
@maxcommunist Because that didn't happen, you retard.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
American ammunition manufacturers use pork products in the production of american military ammunition. Any questions?
Therealmensa 1 month ago
No, no-one should forgive the 3000 civilians killed at 9/11, but no-one should fucking forgive the deaths of the hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians killed by the disgusting imperialistic war either, or are those lives worth less?!
maxcommunist 1 month ago
@maxcommunist Innocent civilians, eh? I guess the next time some raghead wants to get one up on the USA, they can die knowing 100s of thousands of their fellow believers will get a closer look at the afterlife because of them, and not the best final for them. Here, let me help you understand the real gravity of the situation. Artillerymen and soldiers routinely dip their shells and bullets in pork fat, usually spam since that is always available. Guess you know what that means.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
@Therealmensa
Racist fucker. You really think the 9/11 was about Islam or some lines in the Q'uran? Wake the fuck up. The CIA funded the Al Qaida and sent them billions of dollars and even gave them military training to fight the Soviets. The reason for 9/11 was the American Imperialism in the Middle-East and their military support to the terror state Israel. Quite naturally both of these just creates further hatred which leads to terrible tragedies such as 9/11.
Fuck American Imperialism.
maxcommunist 1 month ago
@maxcommunist you know some people believe that 9/11 was an inside job. that the CIA planted bombs in the buildings
ScienceWhat 1 month ago
@ScienceWhat And some people believe Elvis is still alive. Google thermoelastics and their use in the twin towers. Then try to learn something about Boyles' Law. Only the ignorant try to say 9/11 was an inside job.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
@maxcommunist Israel will continue to get support whether our government gives it to them or not. You're obviously a racist yourself. "terror state"? LOL. You can kiss the majority's intelligent ass, you conspiracy theorist.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
@Therealmensa
Racist? What the fuck are you on about? And yes, Israel is a terror state. Using White Phosphorous IS terror. Targeting children's schools and hospitals IS terror.
I'm no fucking conspiracy theorist, conspiracy theories is just made up to divert the working class from the real enemy, the capitalist system.
And what the fuck are you on about blocking? I haven't blocked you or removed your comments. I remove racist and immature comments, yes, but nothing else.
maxcommunist 1 month ago
@maxcommunist You're an idiot. You block comments you disagree with on your own channel, then come here like your freedom of speech is more worthy. Well, get used to being owned every time you crawl off the porch, you sanctimonious shitbird.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
@Therealmensa
You're fucking disgusting, by denying all the hundreds of thousands of deaths caused by the illegal war of terror in Iraq and Afghanistan you show yourself to be almost as bad as a holocaust denier.
And you say that I block comments I disagree with? Have I ever blocked a single comment you've made? No. Do you have any evidence at all? I remove immature comments and spam, that I do, but not comments I disagree with(how about actually reading the comments on my channel?)
maxcommunist 1 month ago 2
@maxcommunist Please read them yourself. You won't find any surviving comment that disagrees with your lunacy. PWND.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
@Therealmensa
Uh, no. You're a fucking idiot. If you actually look on my channel you'll find numerous comments "which doesn't agree with me" which I haven't removed. I only remove spam and immature comments.
maxcommunist 1 month ago
@maxcommunist Bullshit
Therealmensa 1 month ago
@Therealmensa
Hahaha, you really got nothing else to say?
maxcommunist 1 month ago
@maxcommunist lol man hehehe this "Therealmensa" probably just got out from from a mental institution.. wahaha! kabron!
jovencab5 1 month ago
@jovencab5 Watch you roll.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
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jovencab5 1 month ago
@maxcommunist Sad isn't it that you can't block my comments on here, like you would on your own channel. All for freedom of speech as long as it agrees with you, eh? You would be funny if you weren't so pathetic.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
This video confirms Einstein's golden words.. "Nationalism is an infantile disease, it is the measles of mankind".
You say you've been through hell? Imagine the life of an Iraqi child and all the suffering he or she has had to suffer because of the illegal imperialistic war.
maxcommunist 1 month ago
My husband just came home from Afghanistan and I was in hell while he was gone. I don't like war. I don't like my husband being away from me. But you can bet your ass that when it comes down to it I'm behind my husband and all of the troops 100%. If you don't like war fine. But don't sit here and talk shit about the people who have given their lives for yours. Its undignified and to be honest STUPID. Be behind the people who fight for your rights and your life!
MrsTashaDonaldson 1 month ago
Don't ask. Don't tell.
joejoek18200 1 month ago
Look, don't get too worked up about the meaning and the war. The truth is that some soldier, having finished active duty, has returned home. He's bored and his raison d'etre has been demolished. In his frustration and anxiety he's decided to dress up like Johnny Cash and blow his money on a videographer and a guy with a karaoke machine to make this shite. He probably spent weeks writing those words and doubtless has some pride in the fact that he's peaked (creatively). More to be pitied...
Chamcixx 1 month ago
@Chamcixx I like your comment ...!
norich111 1 month ago
they've got a pretty damn good point
BlackAmber1331 1 month ago
Semper Fi Fellow Marine, Thank You for what you do!
scotty98277 1 month ago
@pyrosync60 it's one in the same my friend...
destven 1 month ago
STUPID AMERICANS, THEY CLAIM TO BE THE COUNTRY OF LIBERTY BUT THEY CONFINE THE WHOLE WORLD UNDER THEIR OWN CONVICTION
hariworks 1 month ago
people keep wanting to put natalie maines down for voicing her opinion. the last time i checked this is america, and there is this little thing called freedom of speech. she is entitled to her opinion just the same as everyone else is. i support our country and the troops, but i do not support a war when innocent men women and children are murdered just because of where they live...
kymammy7 1 month ago
@kymammy7 Freedom of speech, yes. Freedom from consequences as an entertainer? No way. She isn't entitled to a pandering joke on a subject millions were having to take deadly serious. If she had MEANT what she said, they wouldn't have received so much flak. She DID NOT MEAN IT. Who says? Natalie Maines herself. Learn the difference between having a sincere opinion and saying what you think will make you popular. Maines flip flopped on her intent with the political wind.
Therealmensa 1 month ago
lmao wow
methtastesgood 2 months ago