What he said made him look and sound like a real jerk but why the heck it continues to make big news is beyond me! Who cares?? He's a freaking celebrity and that's it! I liked the guy pretty well - I enjoyed his movies - but I'm fast getting to the point of nausea with all the shannigans in the press about this. Could it be that if the pics hit the press his marriage is doomed? Oh I forgot - he's devout Catholic so he hasn't got that option. I wish the coverage would stop. sammieswife.
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Photos Of Mel Gibson On The Night Of His Arrest
by Arthur in.
according to the website http://perezhilton.com these are three photos of mel gibson at a party shortly before being arrested for drunk driving.. take note whatacoincidence: not even mel gibson drinks coffee liqueur.
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will be gone for awhile.
by purplesofa in.
i cant email everyone ....dont have time.
my brother committed suicide.... have to be out of town for awhile.. purps
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So sorry purps.........................hugs.....sammieswife
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Yates verdict
by sammielee24 inthe andrea yates verdict came down again and it was not guilty.
she will be sent to a mental facility instead of prison where in time, and after therapy, she may in all liklihood be reintegrated into society at some point.
what do you think of the verdict?
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Just a final note on my initial observation of how we tend to treat men different from women in these type of cases. In the paper today, the sentencing for the man who murdered his twin 5 year girls was handed down - life in prison. This man was a bank manager who suffered severe depression for many, many years and was on a variety of different medications over that time to try and help him. From the outside he was successful, this was his 2nd marriage, he had the house, the family and all the appearances of the good life, except, that he suffered extreme clinical depression and as far as I recall he had been on leave from work while trying different meds for his condition. He stated that he believed he was not a good father, that he thought many times of killing himself and his children, he wanted better for them..and the story goes on and on. He ended up stabbing them to death while his wife was out of the house for a couple of hours..his statement at trial was to say how sorry he is - in between sobs. So what makes us treat men different? His mental illness was recorded over and again and long term - but why do we generally feel more consideration toward women in these cases? I'm not re-opening the debate, it just struck me as odd once again and perhaps even a bit unsettling that we (used in a general term) can apply different logic to what amounts to the same outcome from a mental illness. Thanks for all the different thoughts on the subject - I enjoy reading what everyone thinks. sammieswife.
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My dad died....
by crazyblondeb insince i consider most of you family, i guess i need to unload.
my dad died.
i found out by looking under the obituaries online.
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Sorry Shelley.
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Yates verdict
by sammielee24 inthe andrea yates verdict came down again and it was not guilty.
she will be sent to a mental facility instead of prison where in time, and after therapy, she may in all liklihood be reintegrated into society at some point.
what do you think of the verdict?
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I took this from where I posted it earlier because it was easier to do that than gather my thoughts again and repost here. I too decided last night after watching the video of Yates that I have every right to voice my opinion despite what felt like an assault on me and my character - an assault that (from reading other posts) left me feeling like I had just confronted the bully in the schoolyard. Very few posting on this topic have said quite simply that she should be put to death - but - if they did say that - it's their opinion and they are entitled to it. I can't say I disagree but then I may not agree - all I know is that right now I feel as if there has been no justice for those little kids. I saw the video and was struck by one thing only - despite the tears when she was asked what she would say to little Luke now - little Mary now - little John now - her response was 'I miss you'. I was in pain for those kids and was surprised when her response wasn't 'I'm sorry - I love you'. I thought about those little kids all last night and how much attention has been focused on what Andrea Yates needs and where she should spend her days, how much Rusty Yates has no problem letting everyone know he supports her and what the lawyers all think about her. Where is the voice of the little children? Who stands up for them? They've become invisible in the quest to ensure that Andrea Yates lives in the best place for her and quite frankly it makes me sick. She had mental problems long before she did this - so where are the rest of the people who should be held accountable - her husband, all the doctors, her clergy ...I'm so angry I could spit. She herself admitted on the video that the kids were frightened before this and I've been there - I know the feeling those little children would have endured - if I do sound cold, well maybe it's because I know what its like to be a child living in terror and held hostage with someones mental illness and my heart breaks for them. I don't pity her - sorry - I mourn the death of those kids. sammieswife.
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WTS Running Out of Money? Letter to all congregations...
by drew sagan ina few days ago my wife commented on a letter sent out to all congregations (in the u.s.a.?
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se said it was long and boaring, but in the end there where a few points she remembered.
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Do you think then Gary that tithing could be assessed at a percentage rate per family and then that dollar value requested in the form of a donation. I'm not sure of how other religions do it, but I would think that if every family were assessed for example a 10% donation rate based on income and called voluntary donations, it would allow the GB to work with specifics instead of unknowns. Of course that would not eliminate 'special' event assessments but just regular monthly donations. That might mean the work of getting into peoples financial affairs but anything is possible when the dollar is involved. They could also come up with a set amount per family not based on income per month, with the balance of those who cannot pay being picked up by those in the congregation that can pay. From a financial perspective its always more effective to work with a consistent and set dollar than it is to rely on donations whose total sum may vary and since many JW's are constantly being told the watchtower has no money, they would buy it hook, line and sinker. swife.
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WTS Running Out of Money? Letter to all congregations...
by drew sagan ina few days ago my wife commented on a letter sent out to all congregations (in the u.s.a.?
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se said it was long and boaring, but in the end there where a few points she remembered.
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Do you think that at some point they might try bringing in thithing in order to secure their financial position? I know that there are other religions that use scripture to back up this process and since the watchtower doesn't give a whit what Russell ever said about donations, it would make sense from a financial standpoint for them. No more donations and the ability to divert funds where they choose to based on need. If I were at the top and looking at the books to find some way to streamline yet ensure a consistent, steady influx of cash, I'd think about going this route. If they nab all the publishers in other countries where they are still making inroads with this change, it will become mainstream there and build up the donations quicker than voluntary contributions. swife
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A heartfelt warning to parents
by Stealth453 inyesterday, at 5 in the afternoon, my 17 year old son was swarmed and beaten by a gang of 6 young males.
in broad daylight, on the busiest corner of the city, in front of his horrified girlfriend and about 300 passers-by.
he is in the hospital with head injuries.
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That's horrible Stealth..thank goodness he will be all right! That poor kid! Curls the hair on your arms when you hear stuff like that - take care and hugs...sammieswife.
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Yates verdict
by sammielee24 inthe andrea yates verdict came down again and it was not guilty.
she will be sent to a mental facility instead of prison where in time, and after therapy, she may in all liklihood be reintegrated into society at some point.
what do you think of the verdict?
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JWdaugther you managed to say what I was thinking but so much more precise. Thank you. I'm still really upset about watching her on the video last night. sammieswife.
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Primetime-Andrea Yates
by Quandry inright now on primetime live there is a program featuring andrea yates.
heads up.
gotta go see it.
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I saw the video and was struck by one thing only - despite the tears when she was asked what she would say to little Luke now - little Mary now - little John now - her response was 'I miss you'. I was in pain for those kids and was surprised when her response wasn't 'I'm sorry - I love you'. I thought about those little kids all last night and how much attention has been focused on what Andrea Yates needs and where she should spend her days, how much Rusty Yates has no problem letting everyone know he supports her and what the lawyers all think about her. Where is the voice of the little children? Who stands up for them? They've become invisible in the quest to ensure that Andrea Yates lives in the best place for her and quite frankly it makes me sick. She had mental problems long before she did this - so where are the rest of the people who should be held accountable - her husband, all the doctors, her clergy ...I'm so angry I could spit. She herself admitted on the video that the kids were frightened before this and I've been there - I know the feeling those little children would have endured - if I do sound cold, well maybe it's because I know what its like to be a child living in terror and held hostage with someones mental illness and my heart breaks for them. I don't pity her - sorry - I mourn the death of those kids. sammieswife.