Phone call straight after the Royal Commission

by umbertoecho 49 Replies latest watchtower scandals

  • Scully
    Scully

    Make no mistake, no lawyer of this calibre asks questions that they don't already know the answers to, and know them thoroughly.

    Everyone on this Royal Commission is about as well informed as anyone could possibly be regarding the WTS, the GB, the policies and procedures, etc. The questions the RC are asking and the answers from Geoff et al are simply allowing the WTS/GB to paint themselves into a corner from which they cannot extricate themselves. They demonstrate the complete lack of empathy for victims of child sexual abuse (including family members who have also been 'groomed' by the perpetrators into being included in their circle of friends); a complete disregard for the likelihood of further psychological harm coming to the victim when they have to testify against the person who violated them, with said person present, and with not a single support person sitting on behalf of the victim.

  • Vidiot
    Vidiot

    Scully - "Make no mistake, no lawyer of this calibre asks questions that they don't already know the answers to, and know them thoroughly."

    I realize that.

    I guess I'm disappointed that after giving Jackson all that rope, they didn't yank on it afterward. If, in the end, the Australian Justice System simply ends up busting Jackson for lying, it would feel kind of anticlimactic.

    Maybe I was hoping a little too hard that my "how many sex offenders" question (or something similar) would be asked... you know, really putting Jackson on the spot.

  • OrphanCrow
    OrphanCrow
    vidiot: Maybe I was hoping a little too hard that my "how many sex offenders" question (or something similar) would be asked... you know, really putting Jackson on the spot.

    a) "That's not my field".

    b) "That is your opinion. You are entitled to your opinion."

    c) "That's not my understanding."

    d) "That's a good question!!!"

    e) "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to respond. Let's turn to the Bible..."

    f) "What!?? We don't run a police state."

    g) "I am only a Guardian Of Doctrine."

    h) "No fucking way are we going to let women speak!"

    *oops...forgot one:

    i) "Spinks did it." (aka "ask Toole")

    *damn...forgot the best one

    h) "That is hypothetical."

  • Alive!
    Alive!

    Watching the WT representatives has been so liberating - they lied and used deceptive language.

    The fact that Mr Jackson skirted around subjects, had not bothered to read BCGs testimony showed the 'genuiness' of his love. No excuse Mr Jackson.

    It's not at all hard to see through these men. Shameful.

  • cha ching
    cha ching

    Yes, I agree with Alive, he knew about Terrence's comments, but nothing about the girl's... Even if your father is ill, he probably sleeps a lot, and I am sure the "Legal Department" could have supplied him with anything he needed....

    What would be YOUR first concern? 1. What happened to these poor girls? or 2. What is my best legal move?

    Yes, Angus knew what he was doing when he asked, "Do you consider your God, Jehovah to be a compassionate God?"

  • life is to short
    life is to short

    Umbertoecho

    I agree with Crow that you are truly a hero. Thank you.

    LITS

  • bobld
    bobld
    Does the Watchtower monitor this site? With all the chatter/talk about the ARC could it backfire and give the WT ammo to dispute some things of the ARC.
  • possum
    possum
    umbertoecho Appreciate your efforts in Australian context if there is anything Mr.Possum and I can do to help the cause let us know. We have submitted to royal commission................and found them very supportive and kind.
  • kairos
    kairos

    The FACT that each WTS rep all the way to top and also including their 'expert' *hack* witness Dr Applewhite didn't find the time to read the transcripts or be bothered by any of the proceedings in general.

    I stand that they believe Armageddon is 'very soon' and this is just a small bump in the road that they can look back on with laughter.

    Surprise!!

  • possum
    possum
    The cult mentality seems to give them the impression of unaccountably and isolation form Satans big bad world. Flights from USA to Sydney typically take around 14 to 15 hours. Not enough time for even a glance at the transcripts???? So glad none of my cash is paying her fees anymore!

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