Monday, February 12, 2007

Dixie Chicks 5, Bushie Dicks 0

Proof that there is life, success and vindication after a wingnut keel-hauling, the Dixie Chicks picked up 5 Grammys at last night's ceremony, including Album and Record of the Year. Lead singer Natalie Maines provided the perfect rejoinder to the country music establishment and fellow Rethug amen choruses who were harshly critical of Maines' temerity in disowning fellow "Texan" Bush (while overseas!) in 2003: "Well, to quote the great Simpsons, 'Ha Ha!'"