Bob Dylan and the like

[weaktwos]

The concert was fantastic, but not quite what I expected. Then again, I don't think I knew what to expect. But true to form, Dylan was mostly incomprehensible. His band, though, was awesome. I was mesmerized by the drummer. His renditions of Don't Think Twice, It's alright and Like a Rolling Stone were great.

My friend and I had dinner at Symposium, which was quite nummy. We spoke of many things, politics being one of them.

He said, "Everyone picks on Imperialism. Without Imperialism, we wouldn't get anywhere."

I don't think I agree, but it warrants pondering. I'm inclined to believe that prosperity will come about, but that Imperialism is not necessarily the optimal road to achieve that. Certainly the Roman empire brought some advancements to the far reaches of its empire, but is that truly the only way? For Imperialism will not last forever, eventually it weakens the government as they implode on its own greed.

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[tunskit.livejournal.com]

I saw Bob Dylan in concert with Paul Simon about six years ago. I didn't understand much of Dylan's songs, and I was getting a vicarious high from all the pot smoking going on around me. It was outdoor at the Gorge in Washington, thankfully. I hope you had a better time than I had. Of course, I went along for the ex, not because I was a fan of either performer.