Draconian Rules for Attending "Special Convention" (page 6)

FatFreek 2005

Remember the Nazi eugenics program? While not quite that despicable it looks as if their PR department is get ready for lots of photo ops with this crew of well-dressed, well-groomed, good looking (no obesity allowed) people. Oh, and no wheel chairs since they will slow us up (or down).

Before we think that Germany was the leader in this atrocious behavior, note this from Wikipedia, article "Nazi Eugenics".

The Nazis based their eugenics program on the United States' programs of forced sterilization , especially on the eugenics laws that had been enacted in California . [9]

just Ron

They gave that at the last meeting I went to. It is only open to people from selected states in US Illinois California and a few others. So they are not even open to all those that may qualify. Spiritual crap for a select few if you are worthy enough.

bobld

Is that a genuine WBTS application

CaptainSchmideo

James Woods: Don't worry about not recognizing a regular convention, it's all still there:Boring Talks, Uncomfortable Seats, Hopeful Elderly Women in the front seats, and if the horrible smells coming from the restrooms in the back. The only difference is that you don't have Tom Crownover's mobile kitchen fixing hamburgers in the corner anymore.

wannabefree

... in other words, we want to make sure we have a good coat of whitewash on the grave stone for all to see how good we are

truth_b_known

If you are too young, too poor, too fat, disabled, or just deemed "not examplary" enough to attend I will now reveal the hilights of this convention's program:

1) The end is so close.

2) You're not doing enough for the organization.

3) Obey the Governing Body or die at Armageddon.

4) Reject knowledge through education and especially the internet.

Now, take your hard earned money and go enjoy your life. It's the only one you get. I don't care wha those Jesus comic books the WTB&TS tell you.

cedars

Blues Brother, do you have the second side of this document, so I can see how it ends?

Having read the information posted by Bats in the Belfry, I think there may be a strong case for prosecuting the Society over this advertisement, even if it is only a "members only" thing. Would any UK posters be interested in a coordinated letter writing campaign? If so, please PM me and perhaps we can organise something.

Slimboyfat, you have a PM.

I thought I would also share some information that was passed on to me by someone who has been involved in the organisation of the Special Convention in question.

This convention (unsurprisingly) is being attended by a Governing Body member, and 1,500 delegates are being invited from Britain, Germany and the USA. This perhaps explains why the criteria are so strict, because (spread evenly) there would only be 500 allocations per country. It's also noteworthy that only relatively wealthy countries are being invited to send delegates. Wonder why that is?!

A special meeting was held at the end of December arranged by the UK branch to discuss plans and arrangements with local elders in Dublin, and three branch representatives were in attendance including a branch committee member. The hotel complex alluded to in the OP has 750 rooms (which explains the 1,500 cap on delegates) and has been booked for a full 9 days surrounding the convention weekend. The hotel's full complement of function rooms have also been laid on for exclusive use by the Society. The function rooms are to be used for social interraction between the delegates and local brothers, and the plan is to arrange performances by local brothers who are musicians for the entertainment of delegates (I'm thinking amateurish attempts at reenacting "Riverdance"). Local Irish brothers are also being selected to serve as tour guides to take delegates on sightseeing tours around Dublin.

I wasn't going to share any of this at first, but now that I've seen how obscenely restrictive the selection criteria are for delegates, everything is starting to fall into place.

Cedars

wannabefree

this made a song pop into my head ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Q7cP3ij5g

WTWizard

This is ridiculous. Fine, if one has health problems that would make attendance difficult or dangerous (if that is the case, they shouldn't be out in field circus or at regular boasting sessions for their health either). But, suit dress-up to just walk around? And what is this rubbish that, if you pay for your trip and they decide you no longer qualify because they are stuck-up, you are still liable for its cost? As for the "severe obesity" clause, I would insist that it would need to actually interfere with mobility or create a health hazard bad enough to warrant going to a hospital.

This sounds like as much work as applying for a residence visa to New Zealand would be. And for what? A damn trip of a week! At that, a Grand Boasting Session, the likes of which you can get right at your local venue or, better, right here on this site. You will likely go into debt for the trip--which might be worth it if you are starting a business but not for this rubbish. I wouldn't spend even one swastika on this trip.

And I would bet that the trip itself wouldn't be worth it. I would, if hounded to go, rush out and buy as many Christmas decorations (and rap music) as I could afford, or display them if I had them on hand, just to not qualify. If you are going to spend the money, I would do some research online and find out what attractions are in the destination country--or another country, as the case may be if you might prefer going to France, Scotland, Spain, New York City (be prepared for cancer scanners and gropers on departure if you go there), or wherever else you choose. It will be better spent.

Draconian Rules for Attending "Special Convention"

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