Ex-President Bill Clinton had a thing for jazz (and Monica Lewinsky), but new President George W. Bush has music taste that ranges from rock to pop to country. There is no doubt that the White House will be rocking with W. in office.

The following are a few of Dubya's music favorites. Some were even used during his presidential campaign. (If you like the "mainstream" artist listed on the left, check out DMusic's talent on the right.)

Billy Ray Cyrus - Brent Howard
Ricky Martin - Spiral Jupiter
Everly Brothers - The Scoldees
Aaron Neville - Rob Tognoni
Mark Chesnutt - Kent Gray
John Fogerty - Chris Kehr & Stone Poets
Lyle Lovett - Billy Sahner
Oak Ridge Boys - Blackwater

Bush is entering office during rough waters with the music industry. In the future, he may need to deal with legislation about controversial file-swapping software.

(For the non-Americas out there, or those who just don't know, Dubya and W. are references to the United States' new President.)

I just hope that he doesn't use that "There isn't just one dubja in WWW, there's there's THREE DUBJAS!" line ever..ever..EVER again.

=)

When did he use that line? If he used it in a speech I pity all 250million of you.

I have got one thing to say..

I love being a canadian!

hah. I would seriously consider fleeing to Canada or even Mexico (its that bad!). Check this out: http://www.theonion.com/onion3701/bush_nightmare.html (thanks to matteo)

The scary thing is that the parody is more real then you think. I NEVER thought I would say this but, it is a boot time to move to Canada.

I would have thought rap would be GWB's fav. *g*

Hahaha, you all crack me up.

Wow, not only does he as a person sucks, his music taste sucks as well.

a boot time? Do you mean about time? Hehe.

~Heidi

Losers=country music. He is an ass and the music he listens to is just what I would expect from a GRIT.

yeah, that onion peice was pure unbiased reporting.... riiiiiiight! - Give me a break, that's like getting info on slick willie on matt dredge's page. It amazes me what people fall for. To all of you who are moving to Canada - bu-bye! (and PLEASE take alec baldwin, he promised he'd leave too)

Pity us anyway. …at least fer 4 more years.

Hahaha, if Peter Jennings refers ta the White House as the "White Hoose" just one more time…

Now now, calm down little lady, the onion article was just a goof.

"an overwhelming 49.9%?" You can't tell that this is satire? …in many ways truthful, but satirical nonetheless.

Ian, that's funny.

So you equate "losers" w/ a genre of music. Doesn't this make you a loser, loser?

Well, he may suck as a person, but nobody's taste in music sux.

Does anyone really believe that Bush is a Ricky Martin fan? Nuttin' anyone can say'll convince me that he didn't latch onto'im in hopes of future votes from all the kiddies.

We went from Fleetwood Mac ta Ricky Martin. From the sublime ta the ridiculous. Sump'm's definitely wrong here.

yep mistah, I realize that but you'd be surprised how many people would take it as fact "did you hear about that speech the President made? He wants to get us into a war and wreck the economy"

In any case, I stayed in my country for the past 8 years with a president that made my skin crawl, this is MY country & I love it and although I couldn't stand clinton, he was my president because he was the president. This time around, I keep hearing about people saying "Bush is not MY president" and "I'm moving" - so it is hard for me to calm down. (Little Lady, I like that.... you know Milla, flattery will get you everywhere

"yep mistah" lol

Well, re the satire, this is why we can't take the media as seriously as we do.

My guess is the only reason ya didn't like Clinton was because he was unfaithful to his wife, then lied about it so she wouldn't find out. My dislike fer our current president goes wayyyy beyond that. For 8 years, I got to experience the 1st president of my lifetime I actually LIKED as a person and a leader, and I happily endured the distraction of the real issues that was Ms. Lewinsky. I now have the distaste of this past election's results, and I'll probably not shake it for 4 years. I'll not say sump'm dopey like "Bush isn't my president" because he obviously got the job. I think he's a self-serving individual who puts life way before liberty, and militarization before economics. I think he got the job in part unscrupulously thru a system that ignores what the PEOPLE want. For over a century, we've let this little hitch in the wagon go unnoticed, but now it's overly evident that the electoral system needs modification. In fact, you as a citizen should be a little dismayed that the popular vote was disregarded. ...but no, you're okay w/it because your boy won.

I've never felt sour grapes over the results of a contest more than I do right now, and I think it's just a bit more justified than your defense of Bushbashing. Anyway, back ta the music...

Eloquently put Milla. LOL

Your guess would be wrong - I have not liked slick willie since the democratic primaries in 1992. What he did with regard to the paula jones case and with monica lewinsky were just things that may have shocked me with some other people, but not with clinton. Why you liked clinton as a leader or a person is beyond me.

You say things that sound like lots of what I've heard from the spinners, but can you name one thing clinton has done to help our economy. The economy florished in SPITE of him. Had he gotten his programs in, we'd be in a big mess. The economy had started to turn for the better in the last 2 quarters of Bush Sr.'s term.... look it up! That along with the boom of the internet and technology in general PLUS a Republican Congress which stopped him (and his wife) from pushing through their programs are why we are where we are.

Funny you should mention Bush caring more about militarization than the economy when it was "your boy" who has our military spread thin all over the world with no plans to get them out.

In an interview a few weeks before the election, Al Gore gave an interview where he was asked about the electoral college and he was all for it (of course, at that point, people were predicting that Bush would win the popular vote and he might win the electoral college). I learned about how our elections worked in the 4th grade - personally, it makes sense to me but if it were to be changed, the time would NOT be DURING the count.

And P-L-E-A-S-E don't give me anything about votes not being counted - enough is enough. BTW, have you heard the latest from the Florida recounts - after YET ANOTHER recount in Palm Beach county - Bush got a net gain of 6 more votes.

Why don't you give Bush a chance - who knows, you might like him - lots of dems in Texas ended up liking him.

(am I still the little lady =)

Didj00 take that "little lady" thing as "demeaning?" I apologize if that's how ya took it; I really didn't mean it that way. If it makes ya feel any betta, ya can call me "little gentleman."

I think Bill Clinton is a man w/a personal warmth rarely found in a president. He's a real person and a good listener who genuinely cares about every person he comes in contact with. By contrast, I feel Bushwhacker is a cold fish who couldn't give 2 shits about us as individuals. He's too busy kowtowing ta right-wing special interest groups like the church and the NRA. He's also a delegator; rarely bothers his good old self w/the small details. Bill, on the other hand, wouldn't hesitate ta stay up late discussin' the finer points of climate-change policy.

Okay, what did Clinton do in the '92 Primaries? Win? I still think ya don't like him because he's a nonreligious womanizer. You said it yerself, his conduct w/the women didn't surprise you. Bush, on the other hand, is the most religious right-wing zealot we've had in office since Ike, so it's only natural that you'd back him w/a passion. He's the anti-Clinton, and the transition in this country from day ta night has never been more pronounced than it is right now.

You sound a whole lot more like a spinner ta me than I do, mom. Many things you say have been spouted by partisan politicians now fer years. They say Clinton isn't responsible fer anything positive happening in today's economy; it all started w/Reagan, continued w/Bush, and now will be rescued by Junior, the country's savior. What a crocka shit. Why didn't daddy Bush balance the bugdet or eliminate the deficit? This is why I hate partisan politics. Everbody wantsa spout whatever slant works best fer them in order ta further the causes they most believe in. Kinda like organized religions, the rhetoric champeens.

"My boy" had the military "spread thin" because there's simply no need ta thicken it up. Have you noticed it's peacetime? and that we already possess the most concentratedly powerful and technologically advanced might on the planet? Why should we "get them out?" That's where they work. Hey, why don't we unnecessarily fortify our armies and spend whatever pretty new surplus we have on defending ourselves from nonthreats? And talk about hypocrites? Who's daddy got him outta the Vietnam conflict? At least Clinton promoted the same nonviolence during his administration that he practiced in those days. I see Bush as little more than a pussy who can send other people's young adults ta die without battin' an eyelash but wouldn't dare jeopardize himself.

I never said the Constitution shoulda been rewritten during the election. I don't really give a rat's petunia about that retarded and corrupt Florida count. Florida shoulda been inconsequential. The fact remains that the national popular vote of over 400,000 votes was ignored in submission to the current electoral process, and this will undoubtedly disturb you when the person _you're_ rootin' for loses despite the people's wishes. I still have a hard time believin' that either the winners OR the losers are comfortable w/it.

I _am_ givin' him a chance. I've got 4 years ta give'im his chance. Again, don't misconstrue me as a Democrat. I am NOT a Democrat. I am not affiliated w/any political party. If ya must label me, then I'm a libertarian, so technically, I don't even like the Libertarian politicians. ...and I will NEVER respect or support ANY politician who is against legal abortions, so I guess by definition, I can't like him. Sorry, I find the combo stance of pro-capital-punishment yet anti-abortion as illogical. I mean, either be for or against both, but how can it be logical ta preserve the lives of unwanted children just so they can grow up and be killed by the system at the expense of the innocent victims who were actually wanted as kids. ...and the nightmare started already today! The 1st 2 things this scumbag does is ban U.S. funding to any international family planner that even DISCUSSES abortion, and move toward opening an Alaskan wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling. He sent a message of support to abortion protesters, praising them for reminding Americans of "the infinite value of every life." I'm sorry, did he say _every_ life? I wonder if he'll ever get that fleshy buildup off his electric chair. Imo, the man's a two-faced prick and I'd be the 1st to admit it. Even Bush advisers had hoped he'd keep his first days free of controversy over side issues so he could focus on his top two priority items: education legislation and his proposed tax cut. But Bushwhacker, who spoke only in general terms about his opposition to abortion during his campaign, took it on directly on his very 1st work day in office. He quickly ripped away any remnant of the moderate mask he wore during his campaign. And this wildlife thing now has me incensed. California can't build a big enuff electrical generator, so Junior Warbucks needs ta go destroy some animals' homes. ...yet in the next breath, he basically tells California that they're on their own! Two-faced! Who else would advocate legislation requiring people to invest a hunk o'their precious Social Security funds in the stock market, while simultaneously pulling out his OWN funds?

Ya know what, I really don't wanna further this debate here. For mosta my life, I was apathetic ta whomever was in office. I've now gone from a person I love to a person I literally hate. I didn't even dislike his father this much. I'm gonna bide my 4 years and hope that things don't get worse (altho in 1 day they already have). I'm better off today than I was 8 years ago; will I say that after this administration? Don't know yet; we'll see. (At very least we can probably expect the stupid "war on drugs" ta remain status quo as they do more "studies.")

I _still_ think this is a music site. hehe

Actually, I don't mind the "little lady" comment at all - that's the only light thing going on between us in this "debate". I do mind you saying "I still think ya don't like him because he's a nonreligious womanizer." I would think that if nothing else, by now you know I say EXACTLY what I think. (btw, non-religious? that was one of the many nauseating things about clinton. He claimed to be religious. Heh, and you call Bush a hypocrite. At least, according to you, Bush is religious, as terrible as that seems to you).

We could go on and on and never agree on anything (except maybe some music). You sound like a typical left-winger to me (since you love name calling) and that's certainly your perogative. You call someone Godly or religious or Christian as if that's a negative thing and I guess that's where my biggest problem lies with you.

I also am pro-life (big surprise). I would like to change people's hearts on the subject, rather than rushing to change the law, and have as much research done as possible on when life (according to science) begins. I certainly would like to see ALL partial-birth abortions banned NOW. Especially since the American Medical Association testified in front of congress saying that there is NEVER any reason medically to perform these dispicable acts. And NO I would not like to see women having back alley abortions (in case that was your next question). As far as capital punishment goes, I am against it. Interesting you criticized Bush for being hypocritical because he is against killing innocent life but for killing people who have been found guilty. I would rather see convicted murderers and rapists put into prison for life. The thought that any innocent person has been put to death is a horrifying thought. Moreover, I believe EVERYONE can change and many in prison have changed. The reason I find it funny that you criticize Bush on this subject, is because your guy clinton is pro-abortion (including partial-birth abortions) but he is also pro-death penalty. In fact, one of his last acts as governor of Arkansas in '92 was to have a mentally retarded man put to death (why do you not talk about him and gore being pro-death penalty?) So I guess we can just call clinton and gore pro-death, right?

Well, at least you admitted that you hate Bush (although I would imagine it would be hard for you to give him a chance). Whenever you get really mad about him being president, just remember "well at least mom is happy" ;P

Take care milla !

Love, Mom

Nope. The loser part was a given. His type of musical preference just reinforces te idea.

I still have a hard time believin' that you woulda been happy if the Mets were ta be called the winners even tho they lost the game. It'd be a reeeal sour victory, and I hope that's how Bush feels fer 4 years. Wouldn't it be interesting if we could win baseball games based on how well we did in 1 inning.

Bein' religious is NOT terrible in my eyes. I firmly believe in "live and let live." However, bein' nonreligious IS terrible in your eyes. Who's more tolerant? And yes, I call Bush a hypocrite. At least he's religious? Okay, so he's a religious hypocrite, and he has little concept of the separation of church and state.

If ya notice, I never put any labels on YOU. Why do ya feel it necessary ta put'em on me? Many o'my ideals would be what some consider ta be _extremely_ conservative. I am neither left nor right, nor am I a typical anything. I'm a free thinker who advocates nuttin' but liberty. One o'my biggest problem w/religious folks is how they love ta say "I think fer myself," yet what's written in some book RULES their thoughts ... verbatim. ...and it's expected that everyone else should be ruled by those same thoughts, because if they're not, they're lost, or unenlightened, or destined fer bleakness, or evil, or in need of fulfillment, or whatever. I, on the other hand, don't find fault w/religious folks until it starts to affect my space and being. I want my president ruled by U.S. laws and Washington D.C., not by The Holy Bible and the Vatican!

Next, I don't think abortion is a bad thing. I think it can be a very good thing at times. I also think capital punishment is a good thing and can be a deterrent ta crime. I must be pro-death, too. But I don't think I am. I don't think I'm pro-death or anti-life; I just think we as a society put way too much emphasis on needless preservation. Imo, a parent should be able ta perform an abortion on their children right up until the child's 18th birthday. lol jk jk, relax. Geez, so uptight. I just think that the irrational overvalue we put on _every_ life is gonna come back ta haunt us sooner than we think. This "be fruitful and multiply" thing has gotten completely outta control in the last 100 years. What is it we're lookin' to accomplish? Anyway, someone else's family is none of our business, and we have no business legislating how the families of the world operate (or don't operate). How dare we even suggest such a thing. Wanna ban abortion? Ban it in your house. I wanna stay outta other people's business.

In prison fer life? Okay, wait, lemme get this straight. We should pay over $50,000 PER INMATE ta house, feed, and clothe those who've committed heinous acts against other people? We should let'em live to a ripe old age? Enjoy breathing, aging, and the obtaining of further knowledge? Gimme a break. I think I explained why I think it's logical ta be either for or against both capital punishment and abortion choice but illogical and hypocritical ta be mixed. I applaude Clinton fer bein' consistent! My bottom line is that if ya dunno how ta behave yerself in this life andja commit an unwanted violent or intrusive act on another individual, you should not be left alive. The small price we'd pay fer the loss of "innocent" lives put ta death by the system would be MORE than made up for by the lives _saved_ from puttin' these animals out of our misery. Change? You ever been ta prison? Less than 1% of violent criminals ever become "corrected," and most just become harder and colder while we give'm 3 squares, a bed, tv, and gymnasium. Then there's the bulk of the prisoners. NON-violent people who shouldn't even be there. Almost 75% of our jails are filled w/people who did nuttin' violent and whose lives have been ruined by the unjust experience. Imo, all violent criminals should be taken away and fenced in on Mars. Some folks may be capable of improved change, but'cha know what, it's a small number, and they've had their chance. One strike andjer out on violent crimes! End of my story.

ALWAYS love _you_, mom.

He must be gay... Ricky Martin...

LOL

go figure.

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