Bruce Springsteen: Dixie Chick Lover

[AtlantaBravesFan29]

Now Bruce Springsteen,big American man,says that he was born in the U.S.A.,and recorded an album in tribute to 9/11/2001 "The Rising",now is in support of the Dixie Chicks,and enjoying every minute of it.



You and the Dixie Chicks need to Baghdad and sing your songs,they all love you over there!!!

Edit: Removed the "American Traitor" statement

[Crimson and Clover]

The Dixie Chicks are Getting a Raw Deal...
by Bruce Springsteen

The Dixie Chicks have taken a big hit lately for exercising their basic right to express themselves. To me, they're terrific American artists expressing American values by using their American right to free speech. For them to be banished wholesale from radio stations, and even entire radio networks, for speaking out is un-American.
The pressure coming from the government and big business to enforce conformity of thought concerning the war and politics goes against everything that this country is about - namely freedom. Right now, we are supposedly fighting to create freedom in Iraq, at the same time that some are trying to intimidate and punish people for using that same freedom here at home.
I don't know what happens next, but I do want to add my voice to those who think that the Dixie Chicks are getting a raw deal, and an un-American one to boot. I send them my support.

www.commondreams.org/views03/0423-02.htm


how does that make him un-american and a traitor

[Jem]

Reading that Bruce Springsteen is in support of the Dixie Chicks makes me want to go out and buy a Bruce Springsteen and Dixie Chicks album. They rule! :cool:

[Pitooey]

I've never been a Bruce Springsteen fan before but, I applaud him for helping out the Dixie Chicks. I grew up in the 60's where Peace Protest were an everyday occurance. There were so many bomb scares that I was afraid. It's a shame that you can't speak your mind today.

I cannot believe a woman who gave her opinion is being ostracized like this. I think they should GET OVER IT!!! and concentrate on the WAR! Remember.......... Natalie Maines is by no means a JANE FONDA!

[AKA]

Bullshit. That does not make him a traitor, that makes him a free-thinker. You can be against what your government does and be a patriot at the same time.

And why does everyone think "Born In The U.S.A." is a "rah-rah America" song? Does anyone pay attention to the lyrics? It's about hardships during the Reagan Administration.

Born In The U.S.A.
(Springsteen)

Born down in a dead man's town
The first kick I took was when I hit the ground
You end up like a dog that's been beat too much
Till you spend half your life just covering up

Born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.

Got in a little hometown jam
So they put a rifle in my hand
Sent me off to a foreign land
To go and kill the yellow man

Born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.

Come back home to the refinery
Hiring man says, "Son if it was up to me."
Went down to see my V.A. man
He said, "Son, don't you understand now."

Had a brother at Khe Sahn
Fighting off the Viet Cong
They're still there he's all gone

He had a woman he loved in Saigon
I got a picture of him in her arms now

Down in the shadow of the penitentiary
Out by the gas fires of the refinery
I'm ten years burning down the road
Now here to run ain't got nowhere to go

Born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.

I'm a long gone Daddy in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
I'm a cool rocking Daddy in the U.S.A.

[ABlairican Pie]

Boy, I don't know where some people's heads are at, it's as if protest and social commentary in music never existed before. :rolleyes:
Doesn't anyone think this whole crap about the war is to distract from domestic concerns? Isn't it just a diversion? What do you think of Bruce Springsteen getting mad at Ronald Reagan for jumping on the Bruce-lover bandwagon in the 80's when his policies hurt the very people Bruce sang about? The working man, the little guy, the middle class folks just trying to get a break...:(

Bruce for President.patriot:

[Pitooey]

I'll vote for Bruce!

[SBTB Geek]

Now THAT's a real American. *applauds*

[AtlantaBravesFan29]

100% Dixie Chicks=0% With Me


Since I am inclined to vote my own opinions,I think that the Dixie Chicks sob story was a huge fake to me. All of their allegations about their property being stolen I believe is a publicity stunt. What is all of the proof??? Do they have police reports??? Statements from neighbors??? Witnesses??? Fingerprints??? And their nude posing for Entertainment Weekly was the final straw for me in that department. What wants trash like that in their house??? Apparently I'm in the silent majority on this. Because I am a Christian and should care less.

And I thought that Bruce Springsteen had a lot more sense than that and he supports the Dixie Chicks. I hope that the Dixie Chicks, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, and all of the people who could care less will give a concert in Baghdad.

And apparently the sob story didn't work for the TV audiences either. ER won the time for NBC with a 13.7 rating,the interview finished dead last in the ratings in the time slot with a 9.1 rating.

Have a Nice Day, Folks!!! God Bless America and Our Troops!!! Bring Them Home!!!

And in advance,I am sorry that I put that about Bruce Springsteen being an A.T.!!! I will keep my opinions about that to myself!!!

[ABlairican Pie]

Believe what you want.

:rolleyes:

Gotta keep up American morale. So when's our next war?

[ABlairican Pie]

Originally posted by BravesFan712002
100% Dixie Chicks=0% With Me


Since I am inclined to vote my own opinions,I think that the Dixie Chicks sob story was a huge fake to me. All of their allegations about their property being stolen I believe is a publicity stunt. What is all of the proof??? Do they have police reports??? Statements from neighbors??? Witnesses??? Fingerprints??? And their nude posing for Entertainment Weekly was the final straw for me in that department. What wants trash like that in their house??? Apparently I'm in the silent majority on this. Because I am a Christian and should care less.

And I thought that Bruce Springsteen had a lot more sense than that and he supports the Dixie Chicks. I hope that the Dixie Chicks, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, and all of the people who could care less will give a concert in Baghdad.

And apparently the sob story didn't work for the TV audiences either. ER won the time for NBC with a 13.7 rating,the interview finished dead last in the ratings in the time slot with a 9.1 rating.

Have a Nice Day, Folks!!! God Bless America and Our Troops!!! Bring Them Home!!!

And in advance,I am sorry that I put that about Bruce Springsteen being an A.T.!!! I will keep my opinions about that to myself!!!

DIXIE CHICKS POSING NUDE????!!!! WHICH ISSUE IS THAT!!!!!!:grineyes:

See, by subscribing to yourr own personal opinions, it rules out the possibility that the Dixie Chicks are telling the truth about the thefts and harrassment. Wouldn't you think that with all the jingoistic fervor going on against them that some knucklehead would do that to them??

And what is it about being a Christian that makes some people inclined to believe LESS than the best about a person?:confused:

[AtlantaBravesFan29]

It is in this coming week's issue of Entertainment Weekly due in stores Monday. You mean you haven't learned the news that the Dixie Chicks posed nude for Entertainment Weekly??? Where have you been??? It is big news all over the world!!!

[AllIWantIsYourClutch]

There's nothing wrong with him....dang. The whole Dixie Chicks thing is stupid in the first place.

[Crimson and Clover]

this is a link to the picture of the Dixie Chicks on the EW cover

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20030424/mdf263141.jpg

[ABlairican Pie]

Originally posted by BravesFan712002
It is in this coming week's issue of Entertainment Weekly due in stores Monday. You mean you haven't learned the news that the Dixie Chicks posed nude for Entertainment Weekly??? Where have you been??? It is big news all over the world!!!

Thank God for freedom of expression!! God Bless America!!!:eyes: patriot: :notworthy

[Kitt]

Originally posted by Crimson_and_Clover
this is a link to the picture of the Dixie Chicks on the EW cover

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20030424/mdf263141.jpg Awww, those Chicks are cute! :happyface

[ABlairican Pie]

I've always wanted some chicks for Easter!:D

[°Bubbly Blonde°]

Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
I've always wanted some chicks for Easter!:D U didnt answer my question in the 50 cent thread :D

[ABlairican Pie]

Originally posted by BubbleLuvGrl026
U didnt answer my question in the 50 cent thread :D

Sorry, I was about to, but I was busy going to the library across the way to print up something...So anyway, I don't have any downloading thingies for music, my brother tried to hook me up with Kazaa, but I don't know how to get that on my computer (he got it for me on my mother's computer). So I want to know how to download it so I can get some cool metal for Bubbleluv....:cool:
How do I get Kazaa or some other music download thingies?
Also I might have asked before, but how do you make pictures move in your siggie? I heard about some animation software or something...

[°Bubbly Blonde°]

Originally posted by Captain ABlairica


Sorry, I was about to, but I was busy going to the library across the way to print up something...So anyway, I don't have any downloading thingies for music, my brother tried to hook me up with Kazaa, but I don't know how to get that on my computer (he got it for me on my mother's computer). So I want to know how to download it so I can get some cool metal for Bubbleluv....:cool:
How do I get Kazaa or some other music download thingies?
Also I might have asked before, but how do you make pictures move in your siggie? I heard about some animation software or something... go to http://doa2.host.sk/ to download it kazaa lite. I wanna know of some metal songs because I dont know any, and I'd like to know some to see if there are any I like. I want u to download a Hip-Hop songs tho :D If you have aol instant messenger, or msn messenger u can IM me or I can IM u...wots your s/n?

actually Im gonna see if I get u into some R&B and Hip-Hop hehehe

[ABlairican Pie]

I have MSN Messenger, I can PM you in a second...Gee, another convert to metal!!!:cool:

[°Bubbly Blonde°]

I added you, but it says you're not on :confused:

[Kitt]

Originally posted by AKA
Bullshit. That does not make him a traitor, that makes him a free-thinker. You can be against what your government does and be a patriot at the same time.

And why does everyone think "Born In The U.S.A." is a "rah-rah America" song? Does anyone pay attention to the lyrics? It's about hardships during the Reagan Administration.

Born In The U.S.A.
(Springsteen)

Born down in a dead man's town
The first kick I took was when I hit the ground
You end up like a dog that's been beat too much
Till you spend half your life just covering up

Born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.

Got in a little hometown jam
So they put a rifle in my hand
Sent me off to a foreign land
To go and kill the yellow man

Born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.

Come back home to the refinery
Hiring man says, "Son if it was up to me."
Went down to see my V.A. man
He said, "Son, don't you understand now."

Had a brother at Khe Sahn
Fighting off the Viet Cong
They're still there he's all gone

He had a woman he loved in Saigon
I got a picture of him in her arms now

Down in the shadow of the penitentiary
Out by the gas fires of the refinery
I'm ten years burning down the road
Now here to run ain't got nowhere to go

Born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.

I'm a long gone Daddy in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
I'm a cool rocking Daddy in the U.S.A. Thanks for posting that reminder or, in some cases, first time exposure to the real Bruce Springsteen lyric. Funny how people automatically assume that the song was about praising brain-dead patriotism rather than having a voice (real patriotism) in the USA.