Sound Off!: June 2008

Monday, June 02, 2008

Well Said!

Subject: No Shelter from the Storm: Bob Dylan's Apocalypse

"And although he [Bob Dylan] doesn't get the airplay he once did and his albums don't sell as well, he still speaks his brand of truth to power."

Actually, his albums are selling better than ever before. Modern Times went straight to the top of the Billboard chart in the first week of release, making Dylan the oldest person ever to have a number one album. Time Out of Mind and "Love & Theft" were also top ten albums. Together with his relentless touring schedule of more than 100 shows a year, best-selling autobiography, Todd Haynes biopic and Scorsese documentary, art exhibitions in Germany and the UK and hit radio show, there is a good case for saying
that Dylan's influence today is greater than it has ever been.

Other than that, well said!

--Matthew Z

Attention

Subject: Impeach Bush If He Attacks Iran

Dear Mr. Whitehead,

I want to commend you on your excellent piece.

The headline, of course, is what drew my immediate attention. After reading every word I can only say that you expressed what I have been thinking for months, and you did it far better than I ever could. It is also interesting to note that in addition to General Fallon, other senior military leaders have been dropping by the wayside one by one throughout Bush's presidency, perhaps we should count Colin Powell as the first to go. The arrogance and aggressive actions of this president have been appalling.

Thank you.

Suzanne S.