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  The real me

  by Junction-Guy in

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  for those of you that don't know me in person and think im a hateful grump, well that is not the real me.. .

  the real me is a friendly,sociable person.

  the real me likes to talk with people and laugh.. .

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  amicus

  I think Larc once said to me here, "Don't complain and don't explain".

  There is no need. This is the internet, many sins will be committed and many more forgiven.

  Overall this is a very tame bunch.
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  Do black Americans claim Obama as one of their own?

  by digderidoo in

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  i was watching an interview with a black american recently about barrack obama.

  interestlingly he said that black americans find it hard to claim him as one of their own.

  he said that black people would much prefer to have someone who is from the stereotypical upbringing of a black american to be the presidential candidate.

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  amicus

  Not that there is anything wrong with digderidoo's question, but I think sometimes these terms are crammed down our throats and we use them, not because we think one way or another, but almost as knee jerk reactions.
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  You will never overcome your Witness past...

  by JimmyPage in

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  ... unless you read apostate views.. you may become inactive, like i did, and find a way to assimilate yourself into the normal world.. but you will always have at your core a view of the world that the witnesses gave you.

  their basic teachings will still be your world view.. you will never realize you were indoctrinated by a cult.. for those poisoned by jehovah's witnesses there is only one antidote.. there is only one way to understand your life and progress from there.. the only true cure for jehovah's witnesses is apostasy..

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  amicus

  Deprogram is a more accurate term. Most of, if not all of us here are high risk PUI's. So Jimmy's meaning is pretty clear to this crowd.

  One has to go beyond the simple act of removing oneself from the WTBTS and all that entails. That is step one, step two is making a conscious effort to begin the deprogramming process. I, like many others began step two here, but there are many other paths available.
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  Do black Americans claim Obama as one of their own?

  by digderidoo in

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  i was watching an interview with a black american recently about barrack obama.

  interestlingly he said that black americans find it hard to claim him as one of their own.

  he said that black people would much prefer to have someone who is from the stereotypical upbringing of a black american to be the presidential candidate.

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  Do White Americans claim Obama as one of their own?"

  That was similar to my reaction. I don't think of people as black or white or yellow. He's a smart, charismatic man who worked hard to get to where he is...that's what I see when I look at him. If the talking heads just left it at that, wouldn't the race discussion just go away? Or at least not be as pronounced as it is now?
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  One American on International Politics

  by milligal in

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  it seems the entire world feels that americans are not only ignorant of international events but also void of any sense regarding their own politics.

  after reading one spicey thread on the topic of our apparent unwitting density i had a couple things to say.

  (parental discretion advised for political incorrectness):.

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  amicus

  Your political system is weak and is there to serve the industrial military complex and other big business.

  This essentially sums it up. We have a one party system in the US. The party in power is the Republicrats, soon to be the Democans. Two sides of the same coin.

  It's capitalism run amok. The only hope for reform is a revolution and that would probably only cause more chaos. Are we US citizens responsible for the havok our government causes? Yes. Is there anything we can do? Not really.
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  Help! My parents are addicted to this site!

  by SuperApostateGirl in

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  hey all,.

  just thought i'd check out all the hoopla with this site.since i can't phone home without my parents being on here and talking to me at the same time.. anyone elses parents huge apostates?

  i keep telling my mom my dad she write a book on jw's,all he needs are some good typing skills and he'd be off.. i am wondering if anyone knows about any support groups for addicted computer users?

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  amicus

  pleas ask your parents to adopt me

  Me too! Should we start a list? Oh, and welcome to JWD land.
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  California group proposes George W. Bush Sewage Plant

  by digderidoo in

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  http://presidentialmemorial.wordpress.com/.

  to honor george w bush for his eight years of honorable public service, the presidential memorial commission of san francisco is sponsoring a ballot initiative this november.

  it reads.

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  "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me".

  Great radio program. I bet you listen to "Click and Clack, the Tappett Brothers" as well.
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  Yet Another Reason Why I Worship The God Of The Bible

  by snowbird in

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  just wanted to stir the pot a little more.. have a terrific weekend, everybody.. i love, respect, and appreciate all of you.. sylvia.

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  "You're either laughing or you're crying..."

  Snowbird: I'd do either with you!

  VoidEater,

  While wearing those jammies, I think it's safe to say that no one here could refuse an offer to do either with you.
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  Singer Songwriters who should be household names....

  by hillary_step in

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  over the decades musicians rise and fall like a spring wind.

  some stay where they should never be, some never are where they should be; such is the roulette of time.

  this thread is dedicated to singer songwriters who influence the rest of the best, but are seldom known - 'gamblers in the neon, clinging to guitars...' .

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  MrsMcD,
  If I remember correctly Herb A. had a reputation as a nice guy as well.
  I seem to remember one of my uncles who was involved in Burbank politics for a while talking about how much he enjoying playing golf with him. Herb A. was a good businessman as well, he make a lot of $$ in a relatively short period of time.

  4candles,
  This is a pretty good example of Luka's style. Different, but good.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECUg-2NRweA
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  Singer Songwriters who should be household names....

  by hillary_step in

  1. social
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  over the decades musicians rise and fall like a spring wind.

  some stay where they should never be, some never are where they should be; such is the roulette of time.

  this thread is dedicated to singer songwriters who influence the rest of the best, but are seldom known - 'gamblers in the neon, clinging to guitars...' .

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  amicus

  Six,

  "sound like life should feel".

  I like it.

  Great Taj link. He was the first artist I ever saw play a "National" guitar. That was at a friday night dance at a local Catholic High School. I'm pretty sure he was at least partly responsible for the "National" revival. I saw him just a few years ago at a small local club, maybe 150 in attendence. He just gets better and better.