If Merle Haggard would come out hard againt Bush like his pal Willie

[henslee]

Nelson, it would sure be sweet. Here's an article about music performers and politics...

http://www.tennessean.com/local/archives/04/08/55927708.shtml?Element_ID=55927708

[fknobbit]

1. LOL

Okie from muskokie, hard core, flag waven, murkin, gonna come out agains Bush, dream on.

Next album is "we like smokin towelheads down at the court house".

[DemVIctory]

2. The very liberal (and very talented) Iris Dement

has had ol Merle's ear lately. If a guy like Haggard is wavering on Bush and the war it is a very good thing for our side.

[unslinkychild1]

4. HEY!

I believe he's already done gone over to Kerry. I read somewhere about a year ago, I guess, that he trashed *'s policies on stage, and that he regretted the okie from muskogie song. That just blew my head off, so that's why I remember it.

Man, I'm gonna google that sucker NOW!

[henslee]

8. Keep laffin... the Hag if I (and someone else downpost) remember

correctly was very critical of the war and questioned *'s policies.
Don't remember exact context but the article i linked to refers to it.
He has since opted not to mix politics and performance.

[pocoloco]

3. "...back before Nixon lied to us all on TV

are the good times really over for good?"

[unslinkychild1]

5. Oho! My friend, the man's coming, trust me

Maybe he ain't quite as vocal, but check this out from his official website:

Hag's Editorial

My closest buddy in 1951, had just got out of the Marine Corps, because they found out he was to young to be a Marine. Besides that, he received an undesirable discharge for whippin' his sergeant. He wanted to re-enlist because he was now 18. He straightened up his past don't you see. I was 14 and we thought it might be better to change our names. We enlisted under the names of Bobby Eugene and Roy Leslie Davis. Point being we wanted more than anything to be Marines during the Korean conflict. My older brother James L and cousin Gerald Harp we're both decorated Marines and saw active battle in World War II in the battle of Okinawa, Iwo Jima, and Patalou, I went to both of their funerals with my family. I still get goose bumps when I think about the 21-gun salute and the Marine with a tear in his eye who handed the flag to my brother's wife, Fran. I doubt there are few who care more about the flag than I do.

I went to volunteer for the Marines at the tender age of 14 and I'm convinced I would have given my life. I'm sure if necessary, I'd do the same today. But 14-year olds don't ask questions and they certainly don't begin to understand politics. This nation has a history of being a warrior. Young men always pay the dues, and it was America's way to always be behind what America was doing. And the issues and the reasons why were always argued after the fact. Speaking of after the fact, it's a national shame the way we treat our vets. You see, to be an American you want to respect everything you know about this great country. Those who have the gumption to investigate, know that the reputation of honesty between the government and the people cannot reflect the reason for a single man to have confidence in what we're doing in current day conditions. I'm suspicious, I'm paranoid, and I'm afraid. And the person who says he isn't has not looked up or around lately.

I don't even know the Dixie chicks, but I find it an insult for all the men and women who fought and died in past wars when almost the majority of America jumped down their throats for voicing an opinion. It was like a verbal witch-hunt and lynching. Whether I agree with their comments or not has no bearing. And in the same breath let me say that I have become a fan of this new little kid, Toby Keith. There is some humor in me calling Toby Keith little. God bless this great country and I pray he keeps a close eye on us in these last days. And God knows the headlines of today surely indicate that we're living in that time now. Seems lately we're awfully quick to criticize and pleased with ourselves to be part of the majority. As a country we need to look inward for the answers to the energy of the future. We need to bring down our demands for oil, rebuild some bridges and highways and allow the farmers to grow something that replenishes the soil. Those who don't know what that is, should do some research. The problem is not in Iraq and the answers are not in Iran. I hope were not buried alive beneath this pending financial collapse if the pipeline doesn't get through. Surely everything doesn't depend on oil!

- Merle Haggard June 2003

I want to let my fans know if the Lord's willing, we have lots of irons in the fire. Been in the studio & sounding better than I have in years. I want to give a special thanks to my great dentist Dr. Michael Herndon of Chico, CA for the brilliant job he did on my teeth. Bringing back the quality like the days of old!

Our world is in a condition of conflict. Don't everybody run under the porch. Don't let the news media scare you to death. Pray for our great leader & pray for the return of freedom.

See ya on the road.

Hag

Man, the dude's talking about POT (grow something that replenishes our soil), saying he's scared to death, and his subtle dig at "our great leader". He's with us.

[rumguy]

6. He had an album that came out early summer of 2003

The single was called "That's the News" - it was considered to be a song critical of Bush and the war.

"Politicians do all the talking/Soldiers pay the dues/Now the war is over/That's the news"

Of course the point is that although they said the war was over - well it wasn't really over.

[PROGRESSIVE1]

7. ...!

[unslinkychild1]

9. OH YEAH--

WE GOT EMMYLOU, MAN OH MAN! Sorry for shouting, but she's Goddess!

I used to listen to country music, back in 70s and 80s, but I kind of hate it now, but even so EMMYFUCKINGLOU?????????? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I love it--she has one of the purest voices I ever heard.

And the other gal that says she's leaving the country if shrubfuck gets elected this time? Well, honey, I'm right there with you. See you in France, darling, along with Jonny Depp.

[roguevalley]

10. I love Merle. He has suffered and he still knows how to think for himself.

He was about the first to come out for the Dixie Chicks. And he sings like an angel.

RV, raised on Lefty Frizzell.