I really hope you on the anti-war left realize that, and granted, I've been indulging my rampant inner-cynic... criticizing the war is for the most part no more no less a marketing ploy then waving the flag all around. There are a few principled people on each side of the issue: Willie Nelson comes to mind. But the vast majority of entertainers that 'take a stand' do after careful consideration of whom their target audience is and how their stand will boost sales among them. The Dixie Chicks were right to slam Bush, as most people that listen to their music vote Democrat, and they darned well knew it. They're just selling their product...