tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post1326620688929144539..comments2023-11-05T04:15:44.564-08:00Comments on Robert Frost's Banjo: "This Machine Surrounds Hate…Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15687192784861682991noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-81379431531002543472014-01-28T17:21:38.749-08:002014-01-28T17:21:38.749-08:00Spot On! and Blessed Be!
I want to be a special co...Spot On! and Blessed Be!<br />I want to be a special correspondent!Bioneer: Tony C. Saladinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06866510956209307817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-48920977497886019472010-09-12T14:50:28.875-07:002010-09-12T14:50:28.875-07:00Hi Kat & Willow:
Kat: Johnny Cash was his own...Hi Kat & Willow:<br /><br />Kat: Johnny Cash was his own person, & very admirable in that, even aside from his considerable musical talent. Seeger is just flat out inspirational. Thanks!<br /><br />Willow: Thanks so much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687192784861682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-48554190364295243642010-09-12T14:22:24.110-07:002010-09-12T14:22:24.110-07:00"...surround hate with love & force it to..."...surround hate with love & force it to surrender". Love this. Excellent post, John.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-53848668156431159942010-09-12T13:28:02.457-07:002010-09-12T13:28:02.457-07:00Excellent! Hear, hear! (Cash just went up another ...Excellent! Hear, hear! (Cash just went up another notch in my estimation.)<br /><br />KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-20373972420316812382010-09-12T08:28:14.989-07:002010-09-12T08:28:14.989-07:00Hi Von, Megan, Martin, Dick, Lorenzo, Doug & D...Hi Von, Megan, Martin, Dick, Lorenzo, Doug & Dave!<br /><br />The supportive comments on this post, not only here but also on FB & Twitter, have been just great. This post meant a lot to me, & it means a lot that so many folks have responded positively to it.<br /><br />Von & Megan & Martin: Thanks for the support & for stopping by!<br /><br />Dick: I like the "righteous among nations" designation very much; I also am leery of the much over-used word "hero," tho I did use it for Seeger--& he deserves it if anyone does. & yes, his singing & banjo playing may falter now, but he's still with us & still an inspiration!<br /><br />Lorenzo: I know what you mean about Woody's slogan. Those were different times & it's hard to put ourselves there; also, as I mentioned in an earlier comment, with so much going on in the US these days that I see as fascistic, there are days I'd like to slap a half dozen of those Woody stickers on my guitar. But Pete's motto is the kind that heals instead of divides.<br /><br />Doug: Thanks so much, & for your kind response on Twitter! Always good to know another Appalachian dulcimer player--my wife plays!<br /><br />Dave: Thanks for bringing up Seeger's role as a conservationist--probably most of the commenters here know about it, but he has focused a whole lot of his formidable activist energy in that direction & it's good to acknowledge it. & thanks for stopping by!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687192784861682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-37847830221602847312010-09-12T06:10:01.752-07:002010-09-12T06:10:01.752-07:00I too grew up with Pete and regard him as a true A...I too grew up with Pete and regard him as a true American hero and examplary conservationist. His voice has always symbolized youthful idealism for me, even now that it has a pronounced quaver, and his banjo playing is superb.<br /><br />Did you see <a href="http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/29/pete-seeger-halts-banjo-head-auction/" rel="nofollow">this</a>?Davehttp://www.vianegativa.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-52986057894037564912010-09-12T05:44:54.614-07:002010-09-12T05:44:54.614-07:00Two thumbs up! A great post!Two thumbs up! A great post!Doug Berchhttp://dougberch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-51787971574718736642010-09-12T02:34:40.376-07:002010-09-12T02:34:40.376-07:00A beautiful post, John. I was not familiar with Jo...A beautiful post, John. I was not familiar with Johnny Cash's defence of Pete Seeger and appreciate it. Of course, the slogan emblazoned on Seeger's banjo recalls the "this machine kills fascists" that Woodie Guthrie displayed on his guitar. Although a huge admirer of Guthrie, that slogan never sat well with me, for reasons I could never quite articulate. Now, on having seen Seeger's beautiful banjo "mission statement", I clearly see why and would like to think that surrounding hate and forcing it to surrender was what Woody really did have in mind and heart.<br /><br />Either way, this is such a fitting way to remember September 11th.Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-37614930758466053032010-09-12T01:38:21.051-07:002010-09-12T01:38:21.051-07:00Just like you, John, in his native land, I seem to...Just like you, John, in his native land, I seem to have had Pete Seeger standing at the corner of my conscience here in the UK for most of my socio-political awareness. I don't do religion either, nor do I have heroes, but somewhat in the manner of the Jews who accord status to non-Jews with the title Righteous among the Nations, I see him as an inspirational figure. And he and his banjo are still with us, popping up a bit like Tom Joad's ghost, to call out injustice wherever and whenever!Dickhttp://patteran.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-69429919421996924012010-09-12T00:13:37.171-07:002010-09-12T00:13:37.171-07:00I'm with you (and Pete Seeger) in this, John.I'm with you (and Pete Seeger) in this, John.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-54261482564202014842010-09-11T20:34:43.058-07:002010-09-11T20:34:43.058-07:00Great post on one of the legends of our time.Great post on one of the legends of our time.Vonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421069895155350144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-62531577054861949362010-09-11T20:14:41.124-07:002010-09-11T20:14:41.124-07:00Hi Cathy, Rene & Roy
Cathy: Yes--truly decent...Hi Cathy, Rene & Roy<br /><br />Cathy: Yes--truly decent men & women & they have made a difference. Sometimes it's hard to remember that, but it's crucial. Many thanks.<br /><br />Rene: That's a great way to put it, Rene. & Cash took some other risks too. He was actively discouraged from recording "The Ballad of Ira Hayes" for one thing. Seeger just continued to believe in the U.S. against all odds--despite being blacklisted & attacked both in words & in fact. The documentary is great--must see.<br /><br />Roy: Yes, yes! I'm with you & Kim! Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687192784861682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-43215550419331297852010-09-11T20:07:33.372-07:002010-09-11T20:07:33.372-07:00Great post, John! Ol' Pete is definitely our f...Great post, John! Ol' Pete is definitely our finest patriot, and I'm with Kim - he needs to get that Nobel.Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648670975466222140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-27967454733919581092010-09-11T20:02:49.539-07:002010-09-11T20:02:49.539-07:00Damn fine words on that banjo
and from the author ...Damn fine words on that banjo<br />and from the author himself<br /><br />I grew up surrounded by the music of Pete Seeger and Johnny Cash. They definitely were the voices, the words and the anger of anyone stripped of their right to speak theirs.<br /><br />I will have to look out for American Masters on PBS.<br />I'm sure another pledge week will<br />be sure to include this in it's schedule. <br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />ReneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05088944123595868347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-65509698107923340562010-09-11T19:12:21.201-07:002010-09-11T19:12:21.201-07:00This truly was enjoyable reading, I grew up "...This truly was enjoyable reading, I grew up "consciously" with Pete Seeger listening to Weavers recordings and of course, the dusty man of the road, Woody. You brought home some truths about us as people, as the decent humans we CAN be and in the midst, we fight for the fresh air of showing kindness to ourselves. These were decent men with brave hearts standing in a crowd of racists. Now I'm going to listen to "Good Night Irene" and think well of the world, regardless.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788060917420508410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-90755885697500003052010-09-11T17:40:32.606-07:002010-09-11T17:40:32.606-07:00Hi Mouse: Thanks--yes, I'd love to see Pete be...Hi Mouse: Thanks--yes, I'd love to see Pete be recognized! & of course, you're right about Woody. Actually, as I understand it, Woody used a sticker that would have been placed on a machine used in the war effort. I had a friend who had that same sticker (the Woody motto) on his guitar in a great San Francisco band called Paddlefoot--& there are days when I'd like to have Woody's motto on my guitar. But ultimately, I think Pete's is the best.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687192784861682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-90651075178155497222010-09-11T17:37:03.539-07:002010-09-11T17:37:03.539-07:00thank you for this.
pete is a true patriot and ...thank you for this. <br /><br />pete is a true patriot and an amazing human being. and his guitar's motto undoubtedly was inspired by another true patriot and amazing human being - that would be woody who had on his guitar the words: "this machine kills fascists" <br /><br />there has been a movement for the last couple years to have pete be recognized by the nobel committee for his lifetime's work advancing peace....as you may know the nobel peace prize is only awarded to people who are alive....i'm hoping that pete will live long enough to receive the award he deserves! <br /><br />maybe for 2011 we can get pete the prize!!!<br /><br />thanks johnmouse (aka kimy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09385557065971602436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-12122434923492213862010-09-11T17:28:15.158-07:002010-09-11T17:28:15.158-07:00Hi Jacqueline: & thanks--very much appreciate ...Hi Jacqueline: & thanks--very much appreciate hearing from you on this one. If you ever get a chance, watch the American Masters PBS documentary on Seeger--it's truly inspiring throughout, & it captures that moment with Cash, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687192784861682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-482785876973636862010-09-11T17:23:46.709-07:002010-09-11T17:23:46.709-07:00Great post. I agree with your praise of Pete Seeg...Great post. I agree with your praise of Pete Seeger. I didn't know about that moment with Johnny Cash, and I'm glad to hear it.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-69904773247364863632010-09-11T16:50:32.264-07:002010-09-11T16:50:32.264-07:00Hi Sean: Thanks so much!Hi Sean: Thanks so much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687192784861682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4821243838031243709.post-67353569489237388752010-09-11T16:43:45.700-07:002010-09-11T16:43:45.700-07:00Great post, especially today. Thanks!Great post, especially today. Thanks!Sean Bentleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02777191262417995366noreply@blogger.com