Oh, this song. I've only ever heard it IN context of knowing what it's about, so...

I think over all it was a dumb move- the Dixie Chicks had already pissed off most of their fanbase (remember the videos of radio stations rolling over stacks of Dixie Chicks CDs with bulldozers?), and then they turn around and spit at them again. There's making a statement, and then there's no having enough PR sebse to prevent screwing yourself over.

'Goodbye Earl,' 'Cowboy Take Me Away,' and 'Ready to Run' are still great though. :D