Members Anderton Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 I mean, what's the big deal? They don't like Bush, said so, then did a song about what happened because they didn't like Bush and said so. Is this really such an earth-shaking big deal that they belong on the cover of freakin' Time magazine? I think not. Right now they're on Larry King, and the home page on AOL trumpets Dixie Chicks album back at No. 1. Is this what passes for news these days? And I don't care about Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, Katie Holmes, Denise Richards, Heather Locklear, any of them. Why do people spend any time whatsoever being interested in this kind of stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xanaducomplex Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 I don't care either. I really don't need pop singers to think for me. But the media has to talk about something. God forbid they go out and find a real story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tedster Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Slow news day, I guess. People always seem to care about what their fave celebs think on any given issue, which, of course, gives celebs the encouragement they need to spout off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johnny Storm Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by Anderton Why do people spend any time whatsoever being interested in this kind of stuff? D'oh! I wasn't thinking about this kind of stuff at all... until you started this thread!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sventvkg Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 craig, it's called celebrity worship and the powers that be make damn sure that we develop a huge case of it while they are stripping our civil liberties away and pissing on the constitution. Meanwhile most people only care about who won American Idol. Hence I do not have a TV. Have a nice day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudolf von Hagenwil Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 i would even care less then nothing if they would sing a pro bush song . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jon Doe Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Don't own their CD's, could care less about their viewpointers on politics. If they're serious about politics, they should run for office. Album sales is not the same as a voter's mandate. Hint to all artists that insist on force feeding me their viewpointers: I've never bought jack from a politician. Years back I went to a Ronstadt show where she proceeded to spend a half hour sharing her unique take on reality with the crowd. About a third left, including me. I haven't been to see her since or bought any of her product. I never did get reembursed for my ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billster Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by Anderton Is this what passes for news these days? Hey, the local paper did a review of Katie Couric's last Today Show in the Arts & Entertainment section, the same way they review movies and theater shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Valtyr Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 I don't. I have never heard any of their music either. Never been interested in country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zeronyne Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 It's a big deal because that IS what people are interested in these days. Maybe not 99% of the people on this forum, but certainly a vast majority of the United States that would be considered conspicuous consumers. It would be bad business for the media to focus on other things. I think many people have the blame place squarely on the wrong shoulders...if the majority of consumers were not interested in insipid things like boycotting 3 talented musicians because they happened to have an opinion on something, then the media would focus on something else, FOR BETTER OR WORSE. I am far from cynical, but I think we're less than 5 years away from seeing an execution on network television. People will protest, people will sue, people will be outraged. And then people will watch. On a side note, I am thankful every day that I wake up and can actually have time to think about stupid things like the Dixie Chicks and sampling rates instead of not getting shot or finding potable water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackcheez Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Slow news day, I guess. I wish this were true. There is a lot of stuff going on which is not being reported. Not much value placed on the truth these days. As far as The Chicks go, it's all about the controversy. No mystery there. I think we over report controversy and under report truth. We deserve better but we don't demand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members G Geezer Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by Billster Hey, the local paper did a review of Katie Couric's last Today Show in the Arts & Entertainment section, the same way they review movies and theater shows. EXACTLY Good Point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudolf von Hagenwil Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by Valtyr Never been interested in country. god damn communist! :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BLAblablah Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 And I don't care about Angelina Jolie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 2manband Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Unfortunately news networks don't report what's important, they report what people like to watch. It's all about the ratings. It's a sad reflection on the interests of the general public. Apparently the Dixie Chicks, Paris Hilton, Branjolina, and American Idol are more important in the minds of most people than (insert worthy news topic of your choice here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xanaducomplex Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 The purpose of the news is to sell advertising. If any actual news items happen to slip in, hooray. And if any facts are included in those items, all the better. Unfortunately news networks don't report what's important, they report what people like to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billster Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by jackcheez I think we over report controversy and under report truth. We deserve better but we don't demand it. The media LOVES process stories with no conclusions, because its easier to avoid looking "biased". For instance, right now in Massachusetts, the state Democratic party is gearing up for their convention, where they choose the candidates who will appear on the primary ballot. Because of the bizarre rules of the convention, it's possible that there will be only one candidate to earn ballot placement. Voters? Who are they? Anyway... The dominant story is the ballot rules/convention procedural stuff, with almost no coverage of the candidates' actual proposals and policies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Raymar Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 I think they're pretty good at what they do(and look good in the process) but I'm not going to get their latest #1 CD because I've got a long list of other CDs to get to first. I do think its amazing they have the #1 CD out currently and still can't get airplay on any country music stations! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhythmonly Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 While I personally do not care for them, I'm also aware that they probably are not too concerned with me either. 'Course, it would be a different story if they was nekkid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steadyb Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by zeronyne I am far from cynical, but I think we're less than 5 years away from seeing an execution on network television. People will protest, people will sue, people will be outraged. And then people will watch. George Carlin had a great bit on that (public executions) a few years ago. Boiling in oil (ahh, those were the days) - sponsor ...Crisco Burning at the stake - sponsor ...Kingsford Charcoal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joey Ace Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 I really don't care what the politics of any performers are, but I'm aware that i'm not the general public. It's stupid, but it's a fact. I wouldn't want my Congressman giving me advice on my intonation either. There seems to be a herd mentality, where people like to build up celebrities, then tear them down. I'm old enough to remember the John Lennon Jesus Comments Flap. It's also interesting that the Chicks are for the most part a Country act, and it appears that's why their anti-Bush comments were so strongly reacted to. Sheryl Crow could make similar remarks and go unnoticed. I wouldn't be surprized if this controversy is a clever plan by their PR people. If it is, it's working. ___________ Joey www.JoeyAce.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djc Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by 2manband Unfortunately news networks don't report what's important, they report what people like to watch. It's all about the ratings. It's a sad reflection on the interests of the general public. Apparently the Dixie Chicks, Paris Hilton, Branjolina, and American Idol are more important in the minds of most people than (insert worthy news topic of your choice here) It's even worse than that. I think rather than reporting what people want, they are reporting what THEY want. We are being fed complete BS from every direction. And I really don't care about Natalie no-neck's political views. I wish she'd just shut up and sing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeff da Weasel Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by Anderton Is this really such an earth-shaking big deal that they belong on the cover of freakin' Time magazine? I think not. Right now they're on Larry King, and the home page on AOL trumpets Dixie Chicks album back at No. 1. Is this what passes for news these days? What's the big deal? They have a great publicist. He or she should be commended for getting a client some coveted media attention. It's really hard to get on the cover of Time. I know; I've tried. - Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lee Flier Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 Originally posted by Jeff da Weasel It's really hard to get on the cover of Time. I know; I've tried. Yeah, I've been meaning to ask you where our Time cover piece is. Ya think if we write a song about hating Bush that would do the trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SoulHitchHiker Posted June 1, 2006 Members Share Posted June 1, 2006 I'm not all that interested in hearing anyone's political beliefs regardless of who they are b/c I, just like everyone else, have my own way of thinking and I keep that mostly to myself. However, I AM interested in hearing their new CD since Rick Rubin produced it. I'm not a fan of every single thing he's done, but his work with Johhny Cash and Neil Diamond is impressive as hell to me. I'd love to know how he/his engineer get that piano sound on those recordings. Best damn piano I ever heard in pop music (not that I speak from any authority, mind you, just my opinion.) and so it goes........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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