Governing Body Member Stephan Lett Lies On JW.TV

by Finkelstein 78 Replies latest watchtower scandals

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  DATA-DOG

  There is a science behind facial expressions. It's not exactly like T.V, of course. It's difficult to do a frame by frame, but anger and contempt flash up on his face for a split-second. Then, as Xanthippe noted, he has fear in his eyes.

  I'm no scientist, but I am a very observant INTP ( bordering on INTJ). This is merely my opinion after reading up on micro-expressions. I think he's furious that anyone would dare to stand up to the WTBTS, while simultaneously being scared shitless. He is afraid the jig is up and that we ( the viewer ) may be able to see that he is a liar.

  He's the kind of guy that I would call a pussy, right to his face, then I would turn my back on him. He is a coward and a liar. Any deity who supports him is an asshole.

  DD
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  Finkelstein

  This guy (Lett) is full of exorbitant facial expressions, its both comical and disturbing but like you say Data Dog its also revealing to his inner emotions, because of that I think the GB probably looks at Lett as the most honestly sincere in his presentation.
  
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  EndofMysteries

  It's interesting that he breaks eye contact when he begins with "apostate lies" and again breaks contacts as he says "we reject such lies". Even though may be occasionally looking at notes, liars will look to the bottom left but in his case perhaps just breaking eye contact when first announcing 'apostate lies' which is a lie, and then 'rejecting such lies' again a lie, may be subconciously acknowledging he knows he is lying.
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  Finkelstein

  Brother Losch... Brother Losch ...we've just received another court order asking you to appear to testify on another pedophile law suit involving the organization..

  O Dam it not again , tell them that I'm out of the country and I wont be back until the end of the year .
  

  
  
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  Finkelstein

  The Ins & Outs of Lying

  Lying is endemic in human society and from a purely evolutionary point of view the ability to lie is actually quite impressive. That is, of course, as long as you are not considering moral and ethical points of view. Not all lies are bad and many are told with a pretty good motive in mind but given how often it happens we all benefit from knowing why it happens and who is more likely to do it.

  Some of the reasons that lies are told include:

  • To conceal misdeeds and stay out of trouble. Wrongdoings often can't be undone, and it's rare that owning up to a misdeed will result in a positive outcome (at least in the short term). ­These lies are told to avoid responsibility and repercussions.

  • To preserve reputation. A recovering drug addict may lie about time spent in a treatment facility, especially to a potential employer or romantic prospect. A lie like this is told to avoid shame or embarrassment.

  • To avoid hurting someone's feelings. Children learn early on to be polite, not to point out physical flaws, and to say "thank you" even after they receive something they don't like. These "white lies" are distinguished from other types because they carry no ill will or bad intentions.

  • To increase stature and reputation. Some lies are told without any obvious external stimulus, such as a demand for an answer to a specific question. This type of lie is often narcissistic in nature, told to make the liar seem more accomplished, skilled or gifted as a means of gaining favor in the eyes of others.

  • To manipulate. These lies aren't evasive or defensive, but rather aggressive and malicious in nature. Such lies are told to gain wealth, love, favor or other assets by damaging another's reputation or spreading harmful untruths.

  • To control information. As opposed to airing a falsehood, indirect lying is withholding or concealing important facts. This is often seen as a more acceptable form of lying, since a person doesn't actively construct lies, but only sits tightly on the truth. A missing piece of information can completely alter the understanding of an event, leading American courts to demand not only the truth, but "the whole truth."

  Lies are told -- in some form or fashion -- by just about everybody. Some personality types, however, are more likely to lie than others:

  • Pathological liars are generally sociopathic, lack a clear sense of right and wrong and show an absence of remorse when harming others. Sociopaths tell some of the best lies, since they don't feel bad about doing so and don't show signs of guilt or worry. Sociopaths lie for self-gain, and their lies veer heavily toward manipulation.

  • Compulsive liars lie as the first option, even when there's no reason or advantage for doing so. Childhood experiences, such as living in an abusive environment where lying might be necessary for survival or emotional well-being, are often responsible for compulsive lying.

  • Narcissists lie to gain undeserved glory and esteem in the eyes of others.

  
  
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  looter

  Finkelstein, wow. That makes me sort of a compulsive liar. And that makes the governing body (Lett) narcissists because they don't deserve any of their superficial stature, one bit. Every proclamation of accolade toward the governing body through the bible is erroneous and repugnant in its motive.
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  Finkelstein

  If you were given the expressed responsibility to sustain a multi-million dollar world wide organization, you might be persuaded to occasionally lie, as well to uphold a privileged position which you hold within that organization.

  We all know where the GB members retirement fund is coming from don't we ?.
  
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  looter

  Yep. I'd for sure be compounded to lie once in while. But if deceit has made me and my corporation rich and prosperous in the first place, then being dishonest is marginally my job to keep the chi-ching coming in. Boy is that sick. Not availing anyone but yourself and bamboozling a multitude.
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  OrphanCrow

  Not only are lies told often by most people, it is also difficult to tell when someone is lying to you. I read a stat somewhere (can't find it right now...sorry) that claims that we, as humans, on average, are only able to tell 53% of the time when someone is lying to us.

  So, combine someone who lies a lot with people who already cannot spot a lie very well and you have a good recipe for what maintains cult-thought and action.