tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.comments2023-08-05T05:13:30.787-07:00TakeFive ... by Tom EggebeenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-49593574598939373102019-08-30T10:10:20.506-07:002019-08-30T10:10:20.506-07:00Late in 2011 or early 2012 ... Late in 2011 or early 2012 ... castawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653469685678467326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-7853660274479496242019-08-30T07:34:54.846-07:002019-08-30T07:34:54.846-07:00When did Sanders write this, Tom?When did Sanders write this, Tom?Jeff Kisnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11077872113553353370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-16568106798969996082018-10-26T09:37:50.106-07:002018-10-26T09:37:50.106-07:00Tom, are you the author of this beautiful poem?Tom, are you the author of this beautiful poem?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596344586009118341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-7384233167672248352018-01-23T11:18:47.778-08:002018-01-23T11:18:47.778-08:00No dewy-eyed nostalgia here; rather, a realistic l...No dewy-eyed nostalgia here; rather, a realistic look at the modern political/economic recent past in evaluating the American political/economic present. Nice application of Jesus' teachings to the chaotic present as a reference point for judging systems most equitable. Dr. Eggebeen knows his American political history as well as the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes, the Blessings and Woes, the parables, the healings -- all pointing to compassion and passionate justice for all. <br /><br />Nice work, Tom.<br /><br />Bobbob-dahl.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05054474558039194263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-48176447507336715782017-08-31T09:29:34.418-07:002017-08-31T09:29:34.418-07:00For shame, for sure. For shame, for sure. Bob Dahlhttp://bob-dahl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-45241366045851290732017-06-29T07:14:52.809-07:002017-06-29T07:14:52.809-07:00Nice.Nice.Bob Dahlhttp://bob-dahl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-27154961021936369542017-06-15T17:10:21.762-07:002017-06-15T17:10:21.762-07:00Back in stride and cogent as ever. Thanks for the...Back in stride and cogent as ever. Thanks for the counterpoint to all the emotional pronouncements and the faux attempts at unity while guns continue to go wild. Robert E. Dahlhttp://bob-dahl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-61761660808891061862017-02-27T08:13:49.499-08:002017-02-27T08:13:49.499-08:00Nice metaphors and similes expressing your prophet...Nice metaphors and similes expressing your prophetic outrage.Robert E. Dahlhttp://bob-dahl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-50220310793022691692017-02-25T06:39:58.979-08:002017-02-25T06:39:58.979-08:00Remembering Phineas T. Bluster as I read...now we ...Remembering Phineas T. Bluster as I read...now we know what the T stood for. I keep repeating ' God is still on the throne' and our commission: salt and light. Hourly at most. Lent began in January, doncha think? Keep reading, writing, leading...got your back.Vicki Hillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-27179138820539089442017-02-09T09:37:35.789-08:002017-02-09T09:37:35.789-08:00And this was the friend's response:
Tom,
Ba...And this was the friend's response:<br /><br />Tom, <br /><br />Ban-him<br />DeVice<br />and, of course, tRump.<br /><br />I love the epithetic nicknames — so descriptive.<br /><br />If I ever use them, I will give you all the credit.<br /><br />bobdahl.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462827857575398651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-4037681685248303192016-04-23T06:14:25.991-07:002016-04-23T06:14:25.991-07:00Crazy isn't it?Crazy isn't it?bobdahl.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462827857575398651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-25132216380340265022016-04-01T15:55:31.177-07:002016-04-01T15:55:31.177-07:00Yo tambien, moi aussi, you betcha, me too.Yo tambien, moi aussi, you betcha, me too.bobdahl.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462827857575398651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-50344645765292902622015-10-03T12:36:30.083-07:002015-10-03T12:36:30.083-07:00"You shall know them by their fruits."
..."You shall know them by their fruits."<br /><br />Action counts. Thank you for another excellent post.Bob Dahlhttp://bobdahl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-7604121139301434942015-09-30T08:54:43.481-07:002015-09-30T08:54:43.481-07:00Thanks for putting this truth so succinctly -- lin...Thanks for putting this truth so succinctly -- linking prejudice and economic issues with religion. As always, well written. Bob Dahlhttp://bobdahl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-58360582754373797932015-06-22T21:04:04.242-07:002015-06-22T21:04:04.242-07:00It ain't so great
right now up in my
great l...It ain't so great <br />right now up in my <br />great lake state.<br /><br />Roads are crumblin'<br />and the legislature<br />is fumblin'<br /><br />and the educators<br />are strugglin'<br />and the corporations<br />go a muggin' <br /><br />the gullible <br />public that still <br />thinks it is one<br />misfortune away<br />from strikin'<br />it rich,<br />so they keep <br />votin' for <br />the folks who <br />put them in <br />this fix. <br /><br />There's inequality<br />in the cities; <br />the majority<br />black ones <br />are under the <br />governor's thumb<br /><br />and it's still <br />real easy to buy <br />a big, bad gun.<br /><br />Racial tensions <br />are high<br />and the law now <br />states <br />that public <br />adoption agencies <br />can discriminate<br />against those <br />they don't see <br />as being straight.<br /><br /><br />So, I do cringe <br />when thinking of <br />the Southern Tier<br />but in some ways<br />it ain't a whole lot <br />better up here. <br /> Bob in the Great Lake State of Michiganhttp://bobdahl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-12802253846304782882015-06-20T07:51:22.158-07:002015-06-20T07:51:22.158-07:00I tried for years and years. I know there are many...I tried for years and years. I know there are many people of good will and good faith left in Texas, but I just could NOT take it any more and I left them to their narrow-mindedness and hatred. I now live in Washington State, and, in addition to amazing weather, I enjoy an environment where I don't have to apologize for my governor, of my members of congress, and I don't feel like I have to spend every day/weekend in protest of something that happened right down the block.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-39289973696402832542015-06-14T06:58:00.574-07:002015-06-14T06:58:00.574-07:00That's covering the subject!That's covering the subject!Bob Dahlhttp://bobdahl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-16358928478170951862015-06-02T13:54:40.136-07:002015-06-02T13:54:40.136-07:00I like your views and opinion about taxes; it’s ra...I like your views and opinion about taxes; it’s raw and quite true. Taxes somehow defines a society’s status, and is as stable as its people’s capability to maintain a good attitude towards their taxes. Doing taxes is one thing, but maintaining a good outlook and stability is easier said than done. Anyway, thanks for sharing this with us. Have a great day!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sunnenlawbankruptcyfirm.com/" rel="nofollow">Tracy Frazier @ Sunnen Law</a>Tracy Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164167186087024019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-47920629076151279432015-04-01T07:46:59.358-07:002015-04-01T07:46:59.358-07:00Interesting points! I also agree that taxes narrow...Interesting points! I also agree that taxes narrow the gap between the rich and the poor. The fact that taxes do not hold anyone in exemption is a good way to tell that we are all being held fairly by the government. Thanks for sharing such an enlightening read! All the best!<br /><br /><a href="https://taxtigerca.wordpress.com/2015/03/04/two-ways-to-stop-an-irs-wage-garnishment/" rel="nofollow">Wanda Hanson @ Tax Tiger</a>Wanda Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13460295512777820542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-56954917582324430672015-01-22T12:35:00.663-08:002015-01-22T12:35:00.663-08:00I like the analogy made about the language of fait...I like the analogy made about the language of faith "it's the music by which one dances." The music and dance can be diagrammed while faith gives us the emotion of the music and movement.<br /><br />ThanksChris Dahlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-75553012181564292722015-01-22T12:10:30.862-08:002015-01-22T12:10:30.862-08:00What a nice way to put it: ...everyone realizes th...What a nice way to put it: ...everyone realizes the language is metaphorical, poetic, highly and imaginably expressive of things beyond our reach, things that reach us, with surprise and transforming power.<br /><br />Yes, things that reach us.Bobhttp://bobdahl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-67485671824969580272014-11-15T15:05:52.031-08:002014-11-15T15:05:52.031-08:00Amen.Amen.Bob Dahlhttp://bobdahl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-67928412898822699262014-09-03T08:18:21.751-07:002014-09-03T08:18:21.751-07:00You get it and Steinbeck got it:
“Socialism neve...You get it and Steinbeck got it:<br /><br /> “Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.”<br /><br />― John SteinbeckBob Dahlhttp://bobdahl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-41184872403848083672014-08-17T06:50:31.933-07:002014-08-17T06:50:31.933-07:00Very nicely said. Very nicely said. Bob Dahlhttp://bobdahl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813006112999998990.post-56589524313149073102014-08-17T06:48:03.340-07:002014-08-17T06:48:03.340-07:00Nice, appropriate response.Nice, appropriate response.Bob Dahlhttp://bobdahl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com