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  Canadians and Europeans, what do you think of your national health care ?

  by RubaDub in

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  we have been in a battle over health care for so long here in the us regarding public, private, gov't subsidized, obama care, medicare for all, and just about every permutation of the above.. we hear the horror stories here that people wait 20 years for a check-up (ok, bit of an exaggeration), but you get the point.

  one side tells us that canadians flock across the border when they are sick and need to see a doctor.

  the other side says that is simply not the case.. so tell us, if you live under one of the government systems would you replace it?

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  Why do so many Canadians come to the US for medical care? Maybe the Canadian government finally has enough MRI machines, etc. We know Europeans that have been traveling to Texas (Anderson Clinic) for decades for treatment. I'm not saying the healthcare in this country is great -- it's almost scary to have great health insurance because doctors are anxious to schedule you for surgery when your situation might correct itself (like a torn meniscus/knee which takes a lot of time to heal), etc. The great surgeons have surgeries scheduled for many weeks/mos in advance.

  Many doctors walked away from their profession -- or were doing so 10-15 yrs. ago due to the exorbitant malpractice insurance rates. They couldn't afford the malpractice insurance in many states and many young doctors are so in debt from medical school they can't make a living. Something is radically wrong but I don't care to have socialized medicine. Medicare is good up to a point but you better have a great supplemental or secondary policy.
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  Generally Speaking Do You Support The Police?

  by minimus in

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  i know bad cops exist in many cities.

  i know some cops who aren’t “bad” but do have an attitude.

  however, i prefer to have law and order as opposed to chaos.

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  Definitely!
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  Ray Franz - Why The Watchtower Cannot Reform

  by Anna Marina in

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  this is me reading a letter ray kindly sent to me in 2008 explaining why the watchtower was not capable of reform.

  the letter is full of wisdom and is very informative.. ray franz's letter to me - why the watchtower cannot reform.

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  There's horror stories out re/Mormans and even the movie of savagery in this country but they spent multi-millions trying to appear mainstream and not so wacko as previously. Many of their people seem happy and enjoy learning all sorts of crafts and sewing - cooking and caring for one another. They've had dances and socials for their young since the 50s! All cult WT wants is slavery and all of their adherents lives/assets. Mormans are huge on education and being role model citizens - leaders in communities.
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  The Evolution Of The Watchtower Cult

  by pale.emperor in

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  since waking up from the cult i've been curious about where the cult is going and how will it end up?

  will it fizzle out or become a little fringe "religion" like plymouth bretheren or the shakers?.

  we've already seen the cult evolve from:.

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  Recall WT filing a 'friend of the court' (re Swagart) in the 1990s - maybe around mid 90s. This was right before they implemented the 'donation' plan of literature.
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  Dealing With Smelly People

  by minimus in

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  i can never understand why some people simply stink.they don’t smell themselves??

  i knew of certain jws that had to be counseled many times because they refused to regularly bathe, wash their hair or use deodorant.

  and it’s not just witnesses.

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  Some might have a condition as JY referred to above but for the most part they are just plain lazy and don't care. I've noticed some ethnic people visiting from foreign lands smell horrendous and shopping at one of the country's most exclusive department stores. Even doctors who have them as clients mention how bad their hygiene is -- this can't be healthy.
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  New member

  by saorean in

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  this is the first of many posts from me.

  i'm pimo, an overseer, somewhere in africa.

  i'll hold of giving further details until i've executed my plan to leave the organization.

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  Welcome, Saorean.
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  Dealing With Smelly People

  by minimus in

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  i can never understand why some people simply stink.they don’t smell themselves??

  i knew of certain jws that had to be counseled many times because they refused to regularly bathe, wash their hair or use deodorant.

  and it’s not just witnesses.

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  hahahahaha -- it's sad. A bar of soap/deodorant goes a long way and is inexpensive. Hygiene before one steps outside is usually habit performed before layering body garments/clothes on. One time at a 2 day Assembly (local whatever) we were stuck sitting in the back of auditorium and the perfume and stench (not a good mix) was so abominable it was nauseating. We went to lobby until ushers found other seats -- I've never been around anything that bad. Yes - at the halls, also - but not as bad as the one event.

  WT cult should teach hygiene 101.
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  Creepy display

  by neat blue dog in

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  i dunno about you, but if i walked up to this display at an expo i'd be a little creeped out..

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  They are trying to look polished and professional -- wonder where Jesus bought his uni! The JWs in modern countries have no idea the cult freedom they have. WT must not appreciate the JWs attire and prefer a certain image out in public. I doubt the real estate business provides the uniforms so the worshippers must have to purchase them to be spiritual/in good standing to spread the good news. Doubt the cult provides or gives discounts. The gals handing out real estate (land sales) literature on the strip can wear short shorts and sandals -- at least the sandals are Christ-like and they're one up.
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  Did Jeruselm fall in 587 or 586 BCE?

  by Doug Mason in

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  2. bible

  i came across this article written in 2004 by an evangelical.. “when did jerusalem fall?”, rodger young, journal of the evangelical society [jets], 47/1 (march 2004), 21-38.. http://www.rcyoung.org/articles/jerusalem.pdf .

  these are the conclusions of the 18-page analysis.

  (1) jerusalem fell in the fourth month (tammuz) of 587 bc.

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  WT had Bible scholars in the 40s or at any time -- shocking. Thought their interpretations were promoted to fit their agenda of dooms day prophecies.
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  Did You Ever Get Hit On By An Elder?

  by minimus in

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  the organization stresses to elders to be careful with members of the opposite sex.

  never be alone with a sister whether it be in field service or paying a visit by means of a shepherding call.

  do you know of any elders that flirted or were overly “touchy” with females?

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  Good moral compass, Tameria. Boundaries/assertiveness with schmucks who take their chances are everywhere. Some good men who are ethical you can be acquaintances with in safe arenas. Halls were scary as females don't have their guard up as much as in the world - some very upright elders for the most part in that respect. Delusional losers in every corner of life for both sexes.