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  Rage, the WTS and JWD - a year's journey

  by talesin in

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  it was a year ago this past week that i joined jwd.

  being here has helped me with one issue in particular.

  i would like exchange feelings/experiences with you about this, as i feel that it could be key for many of us.. i left the jws in 1977, was df in 1979. since then, and up until joining jwd, i had no knowledge of the machinations of the society.. some of the things i learned about here are, the flip flop on organ transplants, the un scandal and the 'two witness' rule being applied to paedophiles.

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  Talesin

  Great read as usual. I think you connected something that people have asked about on other threads: If you are beyond the rage what good is it to come to this board? What you said answered that:

  "On days that I read of new injustices, or have a bad experience with a family member, I am momentarily angry, but I can now let it go instead of ignoring it and burying it deep within me."

  I feel a new peace inside, a realization that I have finally moved on from bitterness and self-pity. I think of that phrase 'an incredible lightness of being'. It describes how I feel, now that I have dealt with my rage.

  Just explaining that helps others through the incredible anger that frequently happens when you leave the Borg. If by posting your experience it has helped even one person understand the rage they feel when leaving the Borg, then you have done well. Congratulations on finding peace.

  exjdub
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  9/11(Film) - Freedom burning alright

  by catchthis in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  so have you seen the film yet?

  what was your impression of it?

  here was mine: .

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  First things first: Welcome Colonel! Hope you enjoy the forum.

  As I mentioned earlier I saw the film and enjoyed it. As I predicted in my first post on this thread, the opposition to Moore got caught up on editing, and interestingly, whether he went to Iraq or not. I repeat my question: Did the things that Moore present really happen? Editing creatively may or may not be desirable, depending on your perspective, but are there ties between Bin Ladens and the companies that GW Bush ran and/or owned? Is Halliburton getting unfair competetive advantage because of Dick Cheney?

  These are just a few questions, but I am sure you get the point. If people want to discredit MM quit picking on his editing or whether or not he went to Iraq. Pick on the HUGE allegations that he has made in connection with Bush and Co. Don't strain out the gnat and gulp down the camel (sorry...a little dub comes out now and then).

  Interesting note: My daughter's boyfriend has never been a dub, but has never voted. My daughter, who is very involved with politics, has begged him to vote to no avail. However, after he saw the movie, he turned to my daughter and said: "That's it, now I'm voting." He is registering on Monday and he said that he is voting for Kerry. I wonder how many people are going to be similarly moved after seeing Farenheit 911?

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  9/11(Film) - Freedom burning alright

  by catchthis in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  so have you seen the film yet?

  what was your impression of it?

  here was mine: .

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  Catchthis,

  Your synopsis of Farenheit 911 is right on point. I came away with the same thoughts you did, including the Bin Laden flights out of the country. What was disturbing, however, was the fact that there were more than just a few of the Bin Ladens on those planes. I forget the exact number, but if I recall correctly, there were hundreds of people flown out of the country.

  If the anti-Moore critics happen to find something wrong with this film, I will be very surprised.

  The anti-Moore critics will always find something wrong, but it will be about the way MM edited the film, rather than to answer if the events reported really occurred. One funny thing: Because there was such a debate about MM and the footage at the elementary school on a thread here recently, I paid extra attention to that part of the film. There is no way, as has been stated on the thread, that Bush did not act so as not to scare the children. The expression on his face was clear. He did not know what in the hell to do. He was lost.

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  How many raised in "the truth" have left??

  by L_A_Big_Dawg in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this subject has been gnawing at me for awhile now.. so many of you:.

  1) were raised in "the truth?".

  2) did you get baptized and at what age?.

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  1. Raised in the "Truth"

  2. Baptized at 14 because everyone else was getting baptized.

  3. Left at 35 years old. Moved 1500 miles away.
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  Death

  by desib77 in

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  2. friends

  i know, i know this is kind of a morbid subject but the subject actually came up between my husband and i the other night.

  we have two completely different backgrounds and we have discovered that we want diff.

  things to be done to us when we die.

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  I told him that if something happened and I were to die, I would like to be cremated.

  I'm with you Desi. Cremate me and throw my ashes to the sea. My wife feels the same way, as does my mother. We are all ex dubs, which could certainly have influenced us, but I will never know for sure. One thing that did convince me: When I see a body exumed, it ain't pretty. It makes me never want to get buried. Just burn me and think of me once in a while is my motto.

  exjdub (did you here about the man who fell in the fire? He made an ash of himself)
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  Why I May Vote for Kerry

  by roybatty in

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  i'm a registered republican but i have to admit that after looking at john kerry's web site, i may have to sway my vote his way.

  what caught my eye is kerry's attention toward jobs leaving for overseas countries and how the government can at least stop encouraging (and rewarding)large corporations from doing this.

  at bush's site, i don't see anything about this huge problem facing america.

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  exjdub

  I wish that I had something to add...I am just enjoying the arguments by roybatty, Lewis, seattleniceguy, Corvin, Patio, Chevys and xander (if I have missed anyone, I didn't mean to). Thanks for the reasonable and clear arguments gang.

  exjdub (who doesn't understand why the Republicans have so much anger...it's just politics.)
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  Silentlambs Set To Show Never Before Publicly Seen Watchtower Documents!

  by allpoweredup in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  silentlambs will attend the national convention of snap (survivors network for those abused by priests) on june 11-13 in denver colorado .

  william h. bowen will speak on the topic,.

  ?is it possible jehovah?s witnesses are far worse than main-stream religion when dealing with child abuse??

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  Blondie,

  Thanks to Sirius the problem was solved. Thanks for the links, I will take a look at the newsletter.

  exjdub
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  Dateline--Fahrenheit 911

  by patio34 in

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  michael moore is being interviewed tonight on nbc dateline @ 8 est and then he'll also be on david letterman at 11:30 est.. p.s.

  http://www.nydailynews.com/news/gossip/story/203263p-175365c.html.

  heated exchange at 'fahrenheit'?.

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  exjdub

  Hey, quit hijacking the thread with your fantasies about Michael Moore Crazy151.

  LOL.

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  Dateline--Fahrenheit 911

  by patio34 in

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  michael moore is being interviewed tonight on nbc dateline @ 8 est and then he'll also be on david letterman at 11:30 est.. p.s.

  http://www.nydailynews.com/news/gossip/story/203263p-175365c.html.

  heated exchange at 'fahrenheit'?.

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  exjdub

  "I think (Bin Laden is under the protective watch of) the United States, I think our government knows where he is and I don't think we're going to be capturing him or killing him any time soon."

  I disagree with Moore. I think there is a possibility that Bush may get Bin Laden just before the November election. If I am wrong I will change my mind and attribute it to the "light" getting brighter. Am I too cynical? Maybe.

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  Dateline--Fahrenheit 911

  by patio34 in

  1. social
  2. current

  michael moore is being interviewed tonight on nbc dateline @ 8 est and then he'll also be on david letterman at 11:30 est.. p.s.

  http://www.nydailynews.com/news/gossip/story/203263p-175365c.html.

  heated exchange at 'fahrenheit'?.

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  Richie,

  The Michael Moore quotes brought a smile to my face and I enjoyed them immensely...but not for the reason that I think you intended. Thanks.

  exjdub