Posts by OrphanCrow

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I wish Geoffrey Jackson wasn't being questioned at all vs a video link...

by thedepressedsoul in

i'd rather them not even question him at this point.

by allowing a video link, they put the ball 100% in his court.

i don't get what they expect to accomplish by having a video link only.. 2. he won't feel any pressure.

OrphanCrow

depressed soul: Video link is not on the live stream. We'll never see it, the world will never see it.

Yes, we will see it. The live feed will show the video link this time so that the world will see Jackson's face when he gives testimony.

He won't feel any pressure. He's not in the hot seat. He's miles away when he gives an answer. I think this alone is a huge advantage for the JW side.

I think he will still feel pressure. The video link is still a hot seat - especially when the camera will be on the video link. I would think it could be just as bad. But, if Jackson feels comfortable, it could be an advantage for a skilled questioner to exploit. And we know that skill is on our side. That is plain from what has happened so far.

And as far as the advantage for the JW side - they are going to need it.

I dunno, depressedsoul, I think that the fact that Jackson will give testimony at all is a big plus and I plan on watching every minute of it.

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New Catholic tribunal formed

by OrphanCrow in

this happened in the month prior to the jws giving testimony for the royal commission - the article was published june 10, 2015. it is interesting to note that this catholic tribunal is for addressing those priests who cover up child abuse.

pope francis makes catholic bishops who cover up for paedophile priests accountable for first time with new tribunal system.

pope francis has taken a major step towards stamping out paedophilia in the catholic church, approving a new system of tribunals designed to make bishops accountable for the priests under them.the new and unprecedented vatican legal mechanism will hear the cases against bishops accused of covering up paedophile priests who abuse children on their watch.the church has previously faced criticism for failing to hold those in higher positions accountable for what goes on in their bishoprics.the vatican said pope francis was presented with the tribunal proposals by cardinal sean omalley, who he appointed as head of a new sex abuse advisory commission in december 2013.francis and his cardinal advisers approved the plans and allocated funding for full-time personnel to staff the new office.the vatican spokesman, rev federico lombardi, said this means there is now a specific process by which the vatican can deal with bishops who are negligent in handling cases of abuse in their territories.canon law already does provide sanctions for bishops who are negligent in their duties, but the vatican has never been known to mete out punishment for a bishop who covered up for an abuser.previously, the closest francis had come was in april, when he accepted the resignation of a us bishop found to have failed to report a suspected child abuser.

OrphanCrow

This happened in the month prior to the JWs giving testimony for the Royal Commission - the article was published June 10, 2015. It is interesting to note that this Catholic tribunal is for addressing those priests who cover up child abuse.

Pope Francis makes Catholic bishops who cover up for paedophile priests accountable for first time with new tribunal system

Pope Francis has taken a major step towards stamping out paedophilia in the Catholic Church, approving a new system of tribunals designed to make bishops accountable for the priests under them.
The new and unprecedented Vatican legal mechanism will hear the cases against bishops accused of covering up paedophile priests who abuse children on their watch.
The Church has previously faced criticism for failing to hold those in higher positions accountable for what goes on in their bishoprics.
The Vatican said Pope Francis was presented with the tribunal proposals by Cardinal Sean O’Malley, who he appointed as head of a new sex abuse advisory commission in December 2013.
Francis and his cardinal advisers approved the plans and allocated funding for full-time personnel to staff the new office.
The Vatican spokesman, Rev Federico Lombardi, said this means there is now a specific process by which the Vatican can deal with bishops who are negligent in handling cases of abuse in their territories.
Canon law already does provide sanctions for bishops who are negligent in their duties, but the Vatican has never been known to mete out punishment for a bishop who covered up for an abuser.
Previously, the closest Francis had come was in April, when he accepted the resignation of a US bishop found to have failed to report a suspected child abuser. But campaign groups were critical at the time, saying this did not carry the same weight as a forced dismissal.
A special new judicial section will be created inside the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith “to judge bishops with regard to crimes of the abuse of office when connected to the abuse of minors,” a Vatican statement said.
Speaking to reporters, Lombardi said now, with these proposals, “the process is defined”.

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Yes!!! We will see Jackson's face!

by OrphanCrow in

i emailed mr. stewart about jackson's testimony, asking if the video link would be visible to the public.. this was his prompt reply:.

thank you dianne for your interest.

the it people tell me that mr jackson will be on the screen for all to see and hear.regardsangus stewart.

OrphanCrow

Diogenesister: Is there any addresses, email or snail, that we can use to express our appreciation of Angus Stewart and Justice Maclellen ?

[email protected]

:)

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Katie Kitten's Commentary on the Royal Commission

by OrphanCrow in

katie kitten has produced three youtube videos in which she explains and gives commentary on the royal commission.

she has some great comments on the proceedings.. days 1 to 4:.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya9ts_eorh4.

OrphanCrow

Katie Kitten has produced three youtube videos in which she explains and gives commentary on the Royal Commission. She has some great comments on the proceedings.

Days 1 to 4:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA9Ts_Eorh4

Days 5 & 6:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrAbG2cfsqo

Day 7:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L5HupB8lqM

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Yes!!! We will see Jackson's face!

by OrphanCrow in

i emailed mr. stewart about jackson's testimony, asking if the video link would be visible to the public.. this was his prompt reply:.

thank you dianne for your interest.

the it people tell me that mr jackson will be on the screen for all to see and hear.regardsangus stewart.

OrphanCrow

Morpheus: i dont mean to be a wet blanket but you are destined for disapointment. If, and i mean a big if, this spurs any change it wont be as a result of something jackson says. Theres not going to be a gotcha moment of satisfaction.

That could be, in the whole big picture.

However, at a personal level, it will be self-empowering just to see Jackson have to testify. It is affirmation that even the GB can be compelled to give testimony. They are not totally above the law.

As far as satisfaction goes, the level of satisfaction has already been pretty high for me personally. I don't think that I will be disappointed in the next part of the proceedings. I especially enjoy watching the women lawyers question the almighty JW men and making them squirm.

Satisfaction? Oh, yeah. I am already satisfied. It can only get better.

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Yes!!! We will see Jackson's face!

by OrphanCrow in

i emailed mr. stewart about jackson's testimony, asking if the video link would be visible to the public.. this was his prompt reply:.

thank you dianne for your interest.

the it people tell me that mr jackson will be on the screen for all to see and hear.regardsangus stewart.

OrphanCrow

defender of truth: Seeing as Mr Stewart listens to you and responds promptly, would you mind taking a look at the email I sent him.

I think that Mr. Stewart listens to everybody - I don't think I have a "special" line to him. Eh...for all I know, it could have been one of his assistants that responded to me! That seems the most likely - I am sure Mr. Stewart is really busy.

The links that you posted do contain information that the WTS does not "obey secular authorities" in matters of child abuse which is valuable in refuting what Spinks and others have claimed.

Has anyone else sent those links in? I don't want to waste the Commission's time with a repeat of information - it is somewhat off topic to what I have been commenting on about the hearing so far. I am going to pass on that for now and wait to see if someone else has already addressed that with the Commission.

If anyone does send the info in, though, it would be best just send the links with a brief description. Mr. Stewart has proven to be very competent in formulating questions and I would respectfully leave the questioning up to him if he felt the material was relevant.

I have a sense that the Commission does have that information - there have been many interested people who have sent information on to them.

So...has anyone sent those links?

Brandnew: You are very appreciated ORPHAN CROW.

Thank you. :) And I appreciate each and every one of you, too!

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Yes!!! We will see Jackson's face!

by OrphanCrow in

i emailed mr. stewart about jackson's testimony, asking if the video link would be visible to the public.. this was his prompt reply:.

thank you dianne for your interest.

the it people tell me that mr jackson will be on the screen for all to see and hear.regardsangus stewart.

OrphanCrow

Giordano: That's impressive Dianne, besides all of your very interesting posts you how have the ear of Mr. Stewart. Good Job.

Thanks.

I have to confess, though, that I couldn't resist having an open email address for Mr. Stewart and I have availed myself of that privlege a few times already during the hearing. Lol! I can't help myself...but I am so grateful to have an opportunity to correspond with such an admirable person.

Brighid: OMG! I can't wait. I have this feeling it will bring some real healing and some closure. "Worldlies" have no idea what these people (the GB) symbolize to people in the organization (they're literally godheads in a way) and so actually seeing one of them being brought to task for criminal and inhumane policies, by secular authorities will be so incredibly powerful.

Yes. Powerful indeed. An opportunity that many may find will be a personal healing of some kind.

I think of the "panopticon", a physical structure that was adopted to keep control inside of prisons and how it is used as a metaphor for power structures - how the "eye" in the tower can control large groups of people through a central location. Now, we have the chance to reverse the gaze of the panopticon.

Isn't technology wonderful? :)

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Geoffrey Jackson Royal Commission update

by umbertoecho in

hello people.

the rc will still go ahead with it's live stream on friday 14th august.

however, it seem that it will be a video link.

OrphanCrow

I emailed Stewart as well...I started a new thread but maybe I should have just added it here:

I emailed Mr. Stewart about Jackson's testimony, asking if the video link would be visible to the public.

This was his prompt reply:

Thank you Dianne for your interest. The IT people tell me that Mr Jackson will be on the screen for all to see and hear.
Regards
Angus Stewart

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Yes!!! We will see Jackson's face!

by OrphanCrow in

i emailed mr. stewart about jackson's testimony, asking if the video link would be visible to the public.. this was his prompt reply:.

thank you dianne for your interest.

the it people tell me that mr jackson will be on the screen for all to see and hear.regardsangus stewart.

OrphanCrow

I emailed Mr. Stewart about Jackson's testimony, asking if the video link would be visible to the public.

This was his prompt reply:

Thank you Dianne for your interest. The IT people tell me that Mr Jackson will be on the screen for all to see and hear.
Regards
Angus Stewart

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Geoffrey Jackson Royal Commission update

by umbertoecho in

hello people.

the rc will still go ahead with it's live stream on friday 14th august.

however, it seem that it will be a video link.

OrphanCrow

thegirlnextdoor: I can't figure out how to embed youtube videos

Lol! Here, I will do it for you...it's a good one!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmzsWxPLIOo&feature=youtu.be

*to embed youtube - easiest is to just copy and paste the address bar into your post. Easy peasy.