Should we "Helen Thomas" the Dixie Chicks? Roses?

[lildreamer316]

Just throwing the idea out there.

[MSgt213]

1. I'm down for it, but it is early is there a way to keep this alive so

everyone can get a chance to vote?

[lildreamer316]

6. I'll be up for awhile...

kick.

[MSgt213]

7. How about a every post has to include a reference to the DC day or

hour or whatever? For example you could post entirely DC stuff or whatever your discussion you mention the DC somewhere in it. Stupid?

[theHandpuppet]

2. To be perfectly honest

As much as I admire the stand the Dixie Chicks have taken, if there is fundraising to be done I'd rather it be for a worthy and needy cause than for flowers which will be dead in a week. If we want to thank the DC's, how about as a music scholarship for a student in need? That's the way I would go -- something lasting.

[lildreamer316]

3. Good idea.

let's keep that brewing.

[MSgt213]

4. Funny how a rational discussion can bring out great ideas like this.

[wicket]

13. How about a donation to the Wade Edwards Foundation

http://www.wade.org/wef.htm

The Wade Edwards Foundation is a public non-profit organization qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It was founded in 1996. The purpose of the Foundation is to reward, encourage, and inspire young people in the pursuit of excellence. The Foundation has been the recipient of the generosity and support of many people and organizations. Please visit our Supporter's Page. If you are interested in supporting the Foundation, click here, or contact Sarah Lowder, Executive Director of the Wade Edwards Foundation: email [e-mail]; phone and FAX [phone]. You can find a Wish List here.

The primary project of the Wade Edwards Foundation is the Wade Edwards Learning Lab, a free after-school computer and learning center adjacent to Broughton High School, a public high school in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Foundation is currently in the early stages of replicating the Learning Lab at another North Carolina site. Other Foundation projects have included A Place in Time, a public art sculpture and space at Broughton High School, the Wade Edwards Short Fiction Award, a scholarship award given annually to high school students in North Carolina, scholarship grants to students at Broughton High School for enriching extra-curricular opportunities, and participation in the creation of computer facilities at Method Day Care Center in Raleigh, North Carolina and in a national scholarship award in the National Conversation Essay Contest conducted by the Voice of America and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

They even have a wish list of specific items they need:

Ad specialty items - lanyards, book bags, pens, magnets

American Heritage Dictionaries

Desk Chairs - blue, black, gray, to match the lab

Portable display easel/board

Gift certificates - restaurant and merchandise

Tickets - concerts, movies, sporting events

Aquarium supplies (nice fake plants, Ciclid food, etc.)

Literature rack for lobby

Furniture: conference room table and chairs

Chess and checker sets for the chess club

Monitors - especially flat panel screens

Binding machine

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPC)

Office supplies: 8.5x11 manila folders, hanging file folders, pens, pencils, paper clips, erasers, scotch tape, rulers, Avery labels, legal pads, presentation folders, 1 and 2 inch notebooks, etc.

New equipment: scanners, printers, copy machine, digital camera, laser computer mice

Small refrigerator

Printing / Copying services

SmartScreen / Smart Board

CD-R/W (writeable CD burner) for multimedia projects

Snacks, bottled juices and waters

Office 2000 licenses

Bulletin boards

[LincolnMcGrath]

24. Very Cool

[stubertmcfly]

26. I totally agree.

I like the message behind the rose campaigns but it is a total waste of money. Find out what charities these people support and donate to those in their name. Much better use of money than spending it on dead plants.

[JI7]

5. they probably get this type of stuff all the time

since they are entertainment figures and more people hear about them than Helen Thomas.

a better thing would be to show up wherever they will perform and hold up signs , wear shirts etc to show support for what they are doing. even if you don't want to go to the show , just standing outside with signs of support would help. especially since the freepers will probably show up protesting them.

[peacebird]

8. how about buying their CDs? The media will notice a huge bump in sales

It will also help force the radio stations hand and make them play their songs. How can they NOT play platinum albums?

I am going by Barnes&Noble today to snag the latest Neil Young and Dixie Chicks CDs!

I can't ever remember getting any Neil Young music since the CSN&Y days - LOL!

[godai]

11. Great idea...Buy the CD

You'll also get a password (CDs purchased at Target only I think) in the CD for 4 presale tickets for their upcoming concerts, if you'd like to see them live. I saw them at Vote for Change and they are excellent, good harmonies and nice sound.

The band...
In addition to new music from Taking the Long Way album, Dixie Chicks will perform all their previous hits and have recently been in rehearsal with their A-list touring band. Austin sensation David Grissom (Joe Ely, John Mellencamp) reprises his 2003 role as leader of the Dixie Chicks band which this time features returning acoustic guitarist extraordinaire Keith Sewell, (Ricky Skaggs), as well as Wallflowers drummer Fred Eltringham, Black Crowes/Chris Robinson guitarist Audley Freed, west coast keyboard studio legend Larry Knechtel (Simon & Garfunkel, Mamas & Papas, Beach Boys) former Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg, pedal steel player Pete Finney (Doug Sahm, Alison Moorer), Rod Stewart violinist Janna Jacoby and cellist John Krovoza.

[lonestarnot]

18. PLAY the CD nice and loud in your car! They just hate it here in AZ.

SUVers waste more gas when they pull up next to me. So I don't know if it's such a good idea. Teehee.

[NJ_Lib]

12. Yes, buy the CD... Is there anything better than hearing...

... on MSM that the Chicks are #1 on Amazon...? Now let's make it the Billboard too... People do sit up and take notice of this.

[babylonsister]

20. That's how you can reward the Chicks; I'll be buying it, too. nt

[ThomCat]

23. It's a great CD. I got it yesterday and I've already listened

to it end to end twice.

[MazeRat7]

9. Maybe after they have had a "life-time" of achievement....

In other words. No.

MZr7

[BlueEyedSon]

10. NEW VERB ALERT!!!

:)

[corkhead]

25. Sorta like "Borked"

[intheflow]

29. New verb would be more propoerly called

"Barbara Boxer" since since was the first one DU sent flowers to, as far as I know.

[Breeze54]

14. Send help to injured soldiers instead!!!!

If you want to send support?? Send it the injured soldiers!!!
The Dixie Chicks said in an interview that they wanted people to give to worthy causes.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Support The Troops

One of the most noble endeavours an American citizen can engage themselves in is supporting
our troops deployed overseas. Below is a list of some of the top military charities in the
United States, which can facilitate just about any way you can think of to support our men
and women in uniform. These charities are making a difference, and so can you.
http://op-for.com/support.php

Operation Quiet Comfort -
Operation Quiet Comfort creates "Go Bags," also known as transition kits,
to injured troops who are healing at overseas medical facilities.
Go Bags include quilts, personal effects, and entertainment items
to keep troops occupied while they recover.
http://www.operationquietcomfort.com/

Project Valour-IT
A project of Soldiers' Angels and favorite of the blogosphere,
Project Valour-IT provides voice-controlled software and laptop computers
to troops recovering from hand and arm injuries.
http://www.soldiersangels.org/valour/

Sew Much Comfort -
Sew Much Comfort provides free adaptive clothing to support the needs
of injured soldiers. Employing a small army of seamstresses, SMC tailors
clothing items to personally fit each injured soldier's special needs.
http://www.sewmuchcomfort.org/

Wounded Warrior Project -
The WWP boasts over 55 years combined experience in providing direct service to active
duty service members and disabled veterans, including benefits counseling, representation
before the department of veterans affairs, bringing public attention to the needs of
wounded service members, and advocating for regulatory and statutory changes beneficial
to veterans and active duty service members.
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/site/c.iqLTI2OBKlF/b.932833/k.CB9C/Home.htm

USO For over 65 years the USO has served the morale and recreational needs
of deployed troops. The USO currently operates more than 120 centers worldwide,
including seven mobile canteens located in the continental United States and overseas,
and is most famous for bringing celebrity entertainment to foward areas.
The USO is a non-profit, and runs exclusively off of donations provided by its supporters.
http://www.uso.org/

;)

[Breeze54]

15. The Dixie Chicks are on Good Morning America today - ABC- n/t

[Orsino]

16. Help me understand why they deserve roses?

I admired the "ashamed" comment, but not the way they buckled to political/sales pressure in retracting it. I'm not sure I'm impressed by their taking back the apology now that *'s polling is much lower--and, by an incredible coincidence, just as they have a new album to sell.

Have I missed sonething, though? Have they taken an actual stand against * policy?

[lildreamer316]

17. You missed the new comment.

Hang on; lemme find the link...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=364&topic_id=1250094

[Orsino]

27. I saw that one.

It's pretty emphatic, but not very specific, and I find the timing suspect.

I'm more impressed by their Katrina relief effort.

[progressoid]

19. Naa. I've never been much for spending money on people that have millions

more than I have.

If you want to show support, buy the CD or if you don't like their music, send them an email or letter.

[marions ghost]

22. emails and letters are fine IMO

instead of flowers.

But the thing is, the thanks should be personal. A gift to charity is good if it's also accompanied with the personal letter. The expression of thanks is the important thing.

The Dixie Chicks have a wide audience. They are sticking their necks out no less than Colbert did ...although I will give Colbert his due--it takes extra special nerve to look Chimpy straight in the eye while you're crucifying him verbally...

Support of all of these celebrities--for those specific acts of courage that they are in a unique position to deliver (drawing instant publicity)--are really important. Look at the vast majority who choose to remain silent, even though they have the same power. It's not easy to do and should be supported.

[DesertRat]

21. Call radio stations and request the Dixie Chicks!

I'm not up for buying them roses, but I will buy the CD and call local radio stations to request they play it!

[DarleenMB]

28. Why dont' you just buy their cd's?

That not only let's them know we support them but tells the REST of the world how we feel.

[godai]

30. and consider seeing them on tour

Date City Venue
21-Jul Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena
22-Jul Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
23-Jul Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center
25-Jul Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
28-Jul Albany, NY Pepsi Arena
29-Jul Boston, MA Banknorth Garden
1-Aug New York, NY Madison Square Garden
4-Aug Washington, DC Verizon Center
13-Aug Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center
15-Aug Chicago, IL The United Center
18-Aug Minneapolis, MN Target Center
20-Aug Kansas City, MO Kemper Arena
22-Aug St. Louis, MO Savvis Center
23-Aug Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse
24-Aug Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
26-Aug Fargo, ND Fargodome
3-Sep Phoenix, AZ Glendale Arena
6-Sep Fresno, CA SaveMart Center
8-Sep Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
9-Sep Oakland, CA Oakland Arena
14-Sep Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center
16-Sep Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay
23-Sep Omaha, NE Qwest Center
24-Sep Denver, CO Pepsi Center
26-Sep Oklahoma City, OK Ford Center
27-Sep Memphis, TN FedEx Forum
29-Sep Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
30-Sep Houston, TX Toyota Center
1-Oct Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
3-Oct Nashville, TN Gaylord Entertainment Center
5-Oct Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
6-Oct Jacksonville, FL Veterans Memorial Arena
7-Oct Ft. Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center
17-Oct Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
20-Oct Knoxville, TN Thompson-Boling Arena
22-Oct Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
27-Oct Ottawa, Ontario Scotiabank Place
28-Oct Toronto, Ontario Air Canada Centre
4-Nov Edmonton, Alberta Rexall Place
5-Nov Calgary, Alberta Saddledome
8-Nov Vancouver, BC GM Place
9-Nov Portland, OR Rose Garden
11-Nov Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome

[lindisfarne]

31. I'll be a party-pooper: I thought the Helen Thomas thing was really a

waste of money. A few dozen, maybe, but not the quantity that she got. I hope they were taken to hospitals and nursing homes (did DU help do that? who did? who paid them?). The money could have been better spent giving it to food shelves, etc. Or at least, giving her something that would LAST. Sorry for being so practical.