[CyberAnt]

"specific acts"

I believe that qualifies the NYT for "specifically" revealing information which was "classified" in nature.

[Sunshine Sister]

Well said Mr. Patton.

[Rummyfan]

Natalie Maines should just turn in her US passport and ask for one of those citizen-of-the-world passports. Then maybe should would appreciate what she has here.

[MountainMenace]

Getting a lecture on politics from an entertainer is like getting instruction on space flight from a prostitute. They both pander a natural talent in order to sell you on something for which they aren't qualified and know no more than your next door neighbor.

[somemoreequalthanothers]

I read these threads to enjoy the witty posts, but the reality is that people as, shall we say, intellectually challenged, as Maines just aren't worth wasting many words on. She is burying herself.

[al baby]

[Iscool]

There appear to be a ton of liberal globalists right here on FR who have the same view of 'America'...

[Mike Darancette]

Maines made this statement: "The entire country may disagree with me, but I don't understand the necessity for patriotism.

These morons think they got famous because they are smarter than the rest of us and that patriotism is just for the unwashed masses.

Patriotism is akin to loyalty and I am sure that these cretins desire fan loyalty.

[308MBR]

Agreed.

Nothing treasonous about being a whiny liberal. Just don't you go around revealing secret programs, tying up the executive branch in frivolous court cases, hamper the energy independence of this nation by succumbing to hoplophobia and playing petty politics, giving away military technology either through commission or lax security, undermining the morale and image of the American military by abuse of the purse strings for percieved political gains........... Please, just sit and whine.

[Dr._Joseph_Warren]

Although I obviously disagree with what Conor Oberst said, at least he made the statement in America to Americans.

Maines comments were worse because she made them in a foreign country to a foreign crowd.

[mysterio]

Celebrities Display Indifference Toward American Soverignty

As do our politicians.

[military cop]

Conor Who?

In a touch of irony, "Oberst" means "colonel" in german.

What a jacka$$.

Like Carlos Mencia says, " Why don't you learn a little history and stop being ashamed of what makes your country great"

[Mr. Jeeves]

Celebrities Display Indifference Toward American Sovereignty

Ask them how they feel about defending their personal sovereignty against paparazzi and obsessed fans camping out in their backyards. ;)

[TChris]

Patriotism is not flag-waving and mindless anthem chanting. It is realizing that we owe a debt we could not possibly pay back. And sometimes the least we can do to repay it is to simply think before we speak.

You are the recipient of the blessings of liberty, Ms. Maines. Act like it.

* standing ovation *

...and may I add this:

"You are the recipient of the blessings of liberty, paid for with the blood of thousands of patriots who came before you, Ms. Maines. Act like Never forget it."