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Re: Influencer Criticizes Photographers For Not Taking Her Picture on Red Carpet

Eddie Gonzalez — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:35:20 -0000

If the photographers there were on assignment, they have a responsibility to photograph everyone that comes through. Which of the photos get used later would be up to an editor or at least subject to editing.

That being said, something seems off. Not one of the photographers did their job? Not even one photo of her? Had she been announced someone would have taken a photo, thinking, "Who the heck?"

This seems to be a case of someone being where perhaps they weren't supposed to or expected to be.

Re: Wrenn and Six [MH1]

Eddie Gonzalez — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:59:54 -0000

One could argue any card over $20 is overpriced.

Re: Mox Opal [SOM]

Eddie Gonzalez — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 13:41:25 -0000

Come on $11 low :-) I just need 1.

Re: Stoneforge Mystic [WWK]

Eddie Gonzalez — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 20:18:27 -0000

Saw the uptick in price. Is there a B&R announcement soon? I set my calendar by SFM prices.

Re: Ice-Fang Coatl [MH1]

Eddie Gonzalez — Wed, 22 May 2019 10:55:39 -0000

I'll cast these saying "Baleful Strix," while pausing for a moment of silence.

Re: Paradox Engine [AER]

Eddie Gonzalez — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:15:39 -0000

Not at the end step. As the card reads, "Whenever you cast a spell." First main phase, tap Mox Opal, cast a spell with the mana, and immediately untap Mox Opal. Attack, tapping your creatures. 2nd Main Phase, cast something and untap your creatures. For example.

Re: Semblance Anvil [SOM]

Eddie Gonzalez — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 15:48:28 -0000

So what's the over-under on tourney wins Matt Nass needs to get this sucker banned?

Re: Instant Deck Tech: Grixis Tezzerator (Standard)

Eddie Gonzalez — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:29:36 -0000

I think it needs more of a Tezzeret's Touch activity to it, and definitely requires Mechanized Production.

Re: Dick Comments On Alice's Blog - Dilbert Comic Strip on 2015-04-03 | Dilbert by Scott Adams

Eddie Gonzalez — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:06:22 -0000

Sounds like a classic case of middle child syndrome.

Re: 10 books I’d Like to Write

Eddie Gonzalez — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:27:36 -0000

My initial thought with "The Revolutionary Table" was that, while important, there are a lot more books coming out these days having to do with food and justice. However, from my experience reading your works over these years, listening to your talks, etc., I think you could present a useful perspective and focus, especially with the practical idea of the DIY projects and recipes.

And I definitely support more kids works. We've got six boys, and those who can read so far are voracious readers (and the others love to listen or look at the pictures), and can tell you there is a great need for works focusing on instilling jubilee and justice.

Re: Book Giveaway – 5 copies of SLOW CHURCH

Eddie Gonzalez — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 15:21:09 -0000

I did both options for #1, and shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/martyro...

Thanks!

Re: Why Christians Might Want to Abstain From Reciting “The Pledge of Allegiance”

Eddie Gonzalez — Wed, 21 May 2014 17:04:14 -0000

Amen. I made the same point a few years back, though you have articulated far better than I did. My main thrust isn't merely on the allegiance, but as you alluded to, words have meaning. If you don't mean what you say, then why say it? We teach our kids that words are important. What we say and how we say it are important. And the Pledge is not something to take lightly. We've talked about it with our kids for years, and it even came up again last week. They prompted it. And I found they are quite wise and understand the significance of what you say and what it means to make a pledge to a flag made by man and a country/government made by man.

Re: Why I Love Once Upon A Time

Eddie Gonzalez — Sat, 17 May 2014 19:42:55 -0000

Totally agree. Regina (who was on Lost) does pick up a lot of the acting slack from Emma. Emma acts the same way she did on House, which may have worked then but doesn't translate as well to OUAT. A lot of great one liners at the perfect time work very well.

Re: Why I Love Once Upon A Time

Eddie Gonzalez — Sat, 17 May 2014 12:12:13 -0000

Amen and Amen. We are fans of the show as well, and your points are spot on from our perspective. I think Hook's story line is a wonderful example of the road to redemption. For the longest time we saw him as a guy portrayed as "a bad guy," and "evil villain," but one who wasn't given a chance. He masks his pains and struggles and desire to help and be seen as a good guy once again behind the persona and life of the rugged pirate because it's what has helped him survive.

Like with Lost, the show takes intentional steps to make sure we see that no one character is good or bad.

Good show. Not the best. Needs some help in the writing here and there and the acting of some could be better, but good overall. I'm not laughing at you, bro.

Re: There is No Pro-Abortion

Eddie Gonzalez — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:24:00 -0000

Yes, yes, yes. When we remove "abortion" from a strictly political context, we can move forward. Together. I was just talking with my wife about this same topic the other day, and our language. We are absolutely against abortions, but the way we go about helping abortions come to an end is, as you say, through love. Let's take care of not only the women in our communities, but support each other (men and women) so we can also get rid violent acts toward women that could lead to situations of abortions, e.g. rape.

Laws change with the wind. Love doesn't.

Nicely stated there, Ryan.

Re: Pacifism as Privilege

Eddie Gonzalez — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:54:52 -0000

Your wife's doing some important and difficult work. And I wouldn't distant it from "pacifist concerns." I think doing so is in some way informs the reasons behind Jordan's original post. It was a very good post.

Re: Pacifism as Privilege

Eddie Gonzalez — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 12:53:50 -0000

I have a concern that I'm having trouble articulating. So I'll just toss out the jumbled words and hopefully it'll make semi-sense.

I gather there is an underlying assumption that I don't agree with. The post separates the poor out as one group, marginalized and distinct from other groups, particularly those in power.

But, any body of Christians embracing pacifism (pacifism coming from pacifere, found in the Vulgate translation of the Beatitudes where Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers") will necessarily practice within the context of an alternative reality, or alternative community. In that alternative community, the classes are gone. The separation does not exist. And I'm not being pie in the sky; there are plenty of communities doing this now. Within that context, there are scholars and even folks with money who are living out community with those who are poor and outcast, but they don't operate with those categories. They are disciples of Jesus, and together they share all things including knowledge.

When you say, "[T]he strategic choice of violence vs. nonviolence is not for the western oppressor–us–to decide: the poor ultimately are the best theologians for their own liberation," I totally agree. But that does not mean the poor will be right.

Here's some strong words from Coolio's Gangsta's Paradise: "They say I gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me / If they can't understand it, how can they reach me / I guess they can't, I guess they won't / I guess they front, that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool."

Yes, many Christian pacifists screw this up. If they think pacifism has only to do with whether or not we pick up a gun and shoot somebody, they're wrong. Yes, global capitalism is evil and we are hypocrites if we continue to operate in that context. But that doesn't mean we must leave this specific, separate group, "the poor," to decide for themselves how to act and react. I can't talk about what "the poor" will do because I am "the poor." It's not "them," but "us." And my input on how to act and react is just as valid as any other's.

Pacifism based on the example of Jesus and the embrace of discipleship by Jesus's disciples will always work.

Dang. That's convoluted. When I can get some more clarity in my words, I'll clarify.

Re: Never Alone #MennoNerdsOnLoss

Eddie Gonzalez — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:54:14 -0000

Testing the comments. GOod stuff.

Re: Book Giveaway: Ragan Sutterfield’s CULTIVATING REALITY

Eddie Gonzalez — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:42:44 -0000

Sweet! Win or lose here, I will need to get this book.

I like the ERB Facebook page, and here's the link to the Tweet: https://twitter.com/martyro...

Re: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/09/hatch-along-with-chicken-chick-part-1.html

Eddie Gonzalez — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:39:30 -0000

Cool. Awesome giveaway.

Re: The Chicken Chick: Once Upon a Flock Book Introduction Giveaway! 3/21/13

Eddie Gonzalez — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:22:21 -0000

This would be a neat book to have.

Re: First Baptist Dallas, again

Eddie Gonzalez — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 10:15:41 -0000

Amen, Dave. Well said. Even in these two posts, though a had to vent my frustration going on in my own head and spirit, I wanted to make sure I finished off focusing back on myself and what I need to positively do within my own community.

Re: Book Review: God’s Reign and the End of Empires

Eddie Gonzalez — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:45:00 -0000

I'm not going to say it's mandatory reading or anything like that. Just that especially all Mennonites should make it required reading.

Re: First Baptist Dallas

Eddie Gonzalez — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:30:24 -0000

Amen brother. See...at least someone can do so calmly.

Re: new writing endeavors

Eddie Gonzalez — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:01:04 -0000

Dude. Such a great concept to explore. Blessings in your research. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.