Gore's view on the Chicks(and a little news)

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NEWS - Dixie Chicks Get Support From Al Gore
03/31/2003



(3/31/03, 7 a.m. ET) -- The Dixie Chicks controversy continues with the trio getting some support from former Vice President Al Gore. Gore spoke to a college audience last week on the subject of fewer companies owning more media outlets, and what he sees as the increasing lack of tolerance for opposing views.

According to the Tennessean, Gore used recent attacks on the Dixie Chicks that followed anti-war comments by Natalie Maines as an example. Gore told the audience, "They were made to feel un-American and risked economic retaliation because of what was said. Our democracy has taken a hit," Gore said. "Our best protection is free and open debate."

Record sales have fallen for the Chicks and radio stations across the country banned the trio's music after Maines told a London concert crowd that she was "ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas." Maines later released an apology.

-- Nancy Brooks, Nashville

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My Comments: Is he a jerk, or what!!!!!!!


A sidenote to this while the subject of Dixie Chicks is on the table....An upcoming show by the Chicks at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC has prompted a great response from The Marshall Tucker Band. On the very same night at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, the MTB will be doing a Benefit Concert for the families of soldiers killed in action in Iraq. They are offering anybody that has Dixie Chicks tickets admission to their show with VIP seating (a special section just for them), backstage passes, and some other perks. How's THAT for sending them a message????

[petal*pusher]

Love it......Love it......Love it !!!!..........p

[southerngale]

Why am I not surprised by Gore?

[chadtm80]

My Comments: Is he a jerk, or what!!!!!!!


A sidenote to this while the subject of Dixie Chicks is on the table....An upcoming show by the Chicks at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC has prompted a great response from The Marshall Tucker Band. On the very same night at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, the MTB will be doing a Benefit Concert for the families of soldiers killed in action in Iraq. They are offering anybody that has Dixie Chicks tickets admission to their show with VIP seating (a special section just for them), backstage passes, and some other perks. How's THAT for sending them a message????

LOL that is Awsome.. Good for them! As far as commenting on gore..... Ill just bite my lip
Maybe he can keep them in his "Lock Box"

[southerngale]

My Comments: Is he a jerk, or what!!!!!!!


A sidenote to this while the subject of Dixie Chicks is on the table....An upcoming show by the Chicks at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC has prompted a great response from The Marshall Tucker Band. On the very same night at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, the MTB will be doing a Benefit Concert for the families of soldiers killed in action in Iraq. They are offering anybody that has Dixie Chicks tickets admission to their show with VIP seating (a special section just for them), backstage passes, and some other perks. How's THAT for sending them a message????

LOL that is Awsome.. Good for them! As far as commenting on gore..... Ill just bite my lip
Maybe he can keep them in his "Lock Box"

In his lock box........ROFLOL!

[mf_dolphin]

I just want to put him in a Lock Box!

[Lindaloo]

Sounds like the Chicks have some company.... Pearl Jam. May they go broke in peace.

[chadtm80]

Gore, Moore, Pearl Jam, and the chicks. Group of shame lol

[the_master]

i hate Gore