The Chicks show what makes America so incredible!
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1 million people gather in the streets of London to protest the war in Iraq.  That night the Dixie Chicks take the stage in that very city and ignite a firestorm of controversy for years to come.  Natalie Maines, the Dixie Chicks lead vocalist, expresses her dissaproval of President Bush and proclaims that they are "Ashamed that he is from there home state of Texas".  Soon the international news media gets wind of these comments and chaos ensues.

The film chronicles the events for the 3 years after this controversial event.  Death Threats, Picketting,  and burning of their CD's is the US response to what some felt was very anti-American behavior.  A total boycott of their music happens on country radio and the Chick's number one single, Traveling Soldier", plumetts from number 1 out of the hot 100 within 2 weeks.  They begin damage control with Diane Sawyer, Larry King, Oprah, Barbera Walters, and any major media outlet that will tell there story.  Bill O'Reiley proclaims the girls are bimbos and they become a virtual dart board for cable news shows.  Maines conveys how important free speech is and that although she regrets the wording of some of her statments, for the most part, she stands by what she said.

This is actually an excellent film.  If you don't know anything about the Dixie Chicks or the exact controversy I would reccomend this film highly.  Although at times you may find Maines political comments to be without responsibility, as the film progresses you meet a very passionate close group of girls.  This film rests on free speech and really portrays the ignorance of many.

 The Dixie Chicks show us what makes America so great.  In Iraq a man would of been jailed for expressing these views and a woman, such as Maines, would of been killed.  Lets fight the real enemy.
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This is perhaps the best documentary I've seen on American. Paul Blackthorne  and Mister Basquali take us on and adventure to discover America the land that they have chosen to live in. They didn't sugar coat it, they didn't only show the good, they also showed that bad and the ugly. In my opinion the showed the true spirit of america in picture and sound; they captured what makes America great and why it will continue to grow and become even better despite all of it's problems and warts.  It shows what makes America great is it's people and their determination to make America a better place to live. Buy this DVD! You will want to watch it with your family and friends and I know I will watch it again myself because I loved it so much!
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The scenes are money and the chicks are smokin' hot. Def a good buy for the price of admission.
Pleasant surprise!
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If we reverse this story, it's every girl's fantasy, right? A group of the very best men, vying for your love and hand in marriage... Well, sorry, that's not what happens in the real world......unless you get accepted into The Bachelorette: Elite or something.

Very reluctantly, America Singer is thrown into a competition designed to pit girl against girl in the most extravagant setting. While The Selection would be the greatest opportunity for any other girl, America sees it as her own personal form of hell. Catty princesses, snobby royals and excess? Who needs to go through all of that for a husband when they already have a beautiful boyfriend at home? Right?! So really, no one could have predicted the bond she would form with 18 year old Prince Maxon...

I know this book didn't hit the right notes for everyone who read it, but I absolutely loved it. The awkward and sweet relationship between America and Maxon had me reeling, even though they were just acquaintances slash friends for the most part. Although strongly against it, America eventually accepted the spot as a sacrifice to give her family a better life. If she wins the competition, they'll become Ones and live easily, rather than desperately as Fives. After greeting the show's fans and viewers, America is shocked when the rest of the nation take an instant liking to her, enamoured with her authenticity and kind heart. She stands out amongst the group of Barbies and, I can assure you, Maxon takes notice even though she's not what he's looking for at all... (or so he thinks)

I could have stayed in this world FOREVER. You'd think that I wouldn't fall in love with someone who was so uptight and controlled. That I would never abandon Aspen, the loving and dedicated guy back home who's ready to tie the knot. Well. I can't explain it either, but that Prince does silly things to me, even when he's not trying. He makes mistakes and then does the sweetest things. His behaviour is carefully planned to impress his ladies, yet unpredictable and natural at the same time. The two sides of Maxon are a delicious contradiction but the complete package is oh so loveable. I love the way that Cass was able to incorporate Aspen into the story, seeing as America was locked up in a secure mansion far away from home! Ooh, makes you wonder.

The Selection will probably not be what you're expecting. It's entertaining and lighthearted, yet intense and emotional at the same time, and the entire process of the competition thus far has been immensely exciting. I would give away a million babies for the second book right now so I can dive back into the girly politics and check out what's happening in Love Triangle Land. All of Kiera's characters are unique and wonderful, whether they were intended to be likeable or not, and for me there wasn't one unenjoyable moment. This book is full of friendship, blossoming romance, girl rivalry, action (yes, the dangerous rebels vs. royals kind) and intentionally-messing-with-your-feelings moments. I couldn't have asked for a better "Royals" story. One Prince. Thirty five girls. One wife-to-be. One seriously amazing book.
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Finally, a show about idiots, and 3 women in the lead roles! Jessica Knappett is a freaking GENIUS!!! Bill & Ted, Silicone Valley, That 70's Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, The Wayans Brothers, Martin, Bernie Mac--if anything in the list appeals to you at all, you will love this show! It may be a little uncomfortable for some at first, because we are conditioned to accept and expect women in such roles to be lampooned, for it to be no more than a cheap, misogynistic burlesque.

This hilarious show is no joke. Well, not at women's expense, anyway. Don't let anyone convince you that simply because a show was created, written, and directed by a woman that it was not at women's expense--including hers. "Feminist" porn comes to mind. (I say this as a psychologist.)

You have GOT to see this wonderful hot mess!!! Like the goddesses in Absolutely Fabulous, these losers remind me of myself and my friends.
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Gotta Love those Brits! Mind the Cheeky Chicks Mate....
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I watched "The Simple Life" periodically on FOX during the few months it came on. It's funny in your-so-stupid kind of way. I can't believe Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie act like this. They're real life sitcom stars!
The boy crazy rich and bratty 20-something girls move from posh and pampered Los Angeles to a small town farm in Arkansas with a family for a month. Thence they pluck chickens, milk cows and cause havoc on the quiet and unsuspecting town. Both girls struggle to fit in accordingly with the family. They get ordinary jobs but fail miserably at them. They have no moral integrity! But that's the beauty in this show!
Paris and Nicole sometimes don't realize how brainless they are. But at the same time they mock fun of themselves and know how silly they are to people. I take that back, they're not brainless! It's just reality television! I won't get the DVD  though, just watch the show on FOX.
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The Dixie Chicks are an amazing group.  People go to concerts to enjoy themselves and to escape the hardships of life.  They brought up politics of a sensitive nature and paid dearly for it.  I still love the Chicks.  This is a true story documented beautifully.  Learn from them, entertainers!
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These women portray each and everyone of us women in life!  The world consists of Jazzy's, Marty,s Rita's etc.  What a wonderfull book that makes me feel that the sun shines brightly after each storm!
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I love to see history brought alive! To see and understand that these wonderful men and women had both strength as well as weakness, yet they toiled on for the future of this country! Well done.
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Nice, fun to watch video.  They need to show more of the two hot chicks.  Show less of the fake boobs.
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This is really a chick flick book but I enjoyed it very much!  Something about the brave young men in that era fighting for right and wrong makes you very proud of both sides!  Blue fighting for the rights of the slaves to be free and Gray fighting to be able to do what they felt was their right to do in this country!  I really enjoyed this book and feel sure you will too!
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Everyone needs to see this documentary.  It shows how our country is going backwards on women's rights with fewer women in politics than in the 70's and 80's.  Since the corporations bought the networks in the 90's, it's all about how much money they can make and they slant the news to their preference.  Eye-opening!
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An amazing, eclectic collection of how the women of our country have been impacted by the election.  Grab your copy now!
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Although Sean "the Pinko" Penn was involved in the making of this movie, it seems to make some conservative points.

The liberal slant in this film is unmistakable: The "almighty" Bald Eagle is a legend school children don't even believe in anymore. Our colleges literally teach our young people that Americans "suck everything!" When the angry birds seek him out, they discover that he is an old, overweight, decadent version of himself that can't even fly anymore, let alone do anything about the immigrant pigs who have invaded Bird Island, welcomed by the Judge as well as virtually all the other birds, even though their true intentions are to steal and eat their eggs.

This is truly a movie for our times as illegal immigrants blow up more and more things we worked hard to build, as the Red bird with the big eyebrows puts it, and steal our children with their ideological poison, if not by actual kidnapping.

This film is well made and humorous. The nap-of-the-earth and aerial scenes are worth a look on a big screen, if you're into that like I am!
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I just saw this movie and was very moved by this full production movie documenting Americans being themselves.  The cinematography is amazing, you feel like you are right there flying over the shinning seas, purple mountains or waives of grain.  The individuals featured are true all-Americans.  Everyone will find at least one of the stories pulling your heart strings, if not all of them.  The soundtrack takes you out of the busy hectics of our everyday lives and takes away across the country.  Definately a movie to see!!!  Do not miss seeing this movie!  I'm glad I added this movie to my DVD collection and you will too!!!  Laugh, Cry & Connect with AMERICA'S HEART & SOUL!!!
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Great read by Harriet Parke and Glenn Beck! This vision of America is all too possible and some of the early signs are here. I was left wanting to read more!