Posts by LV101

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So...what do you think about The United States of America?

by minimus in

jw
friends

i know the usa is not perfect.

there have always been social issues and differences.

politics has been for many people divisive.

LV101

lastmanstanding - why is my area full of canadians - they flee here and become citizens and couple care less about dual-citizenship (if it's even allowed now or ever was). They really race down here when they're sick and need a doctor and MRI machine. Everyone use to be from the east coast and today the fleeing Canadians are just as many.

Canadians told me the disadvantaged there are contained in areas in Canada and patrolled/not allowed to run all over. Maybe it's changed - I was told this about 5-6 yrs. ago. Doctors have many Canadian patients or the ones that can afford to travel.

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So...what do you think about The United States of America?

by minimus in

jw
friends

i know the usa is not perfect.

there have always been social issues and differences.

politics has been for many people divisive.

LV101

OTWO - Recall corruption/fraud in the Puerto Rican crisis but I've not researched. Puerto Rican friends here love it's beauty but never want to return because of the crime/thugs.

millie210 - thx for the great link - Lee Greenwood use to be a dealer on the Las Vegas strip. I think that hit alone set him up for life. He and Cheryl Crow (and countless others) have done well for themselves considering they use to stand and flip cards (low or no education required) in the city where that ugly word 'capitalism' runs on high.

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Tonight's Meeting

by Studyover in

during tonight's meeting the brother seemed to read out something along the lines of "you may be helping a poor sister who you think may be struggling, but in turn that sister may be getting financial assistance from the government.

it is always best to stick to jehovah's arrangement in these matters so that help can get to those who most need it, including the worldwide work".

i think it may have been an article about social media platforms initially and how they should be avoided and then this was mentioned.

LV101

LHG Gold star for you - you're right. The scripture 'if you don't work you don't eat' isn't too popular for lazy JWs.

Elders would ask certain ones in the congregation for monies to cover bills of their faves - made me gag because I knew what their 'faves' were all about.

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Going to see my abusive jw mother tomorrow

by Simonsez in

my me mother and i do not see eye to eye to say the least.

my childhood was fraught with her abusive behavior.

alas.she is old now and though i have not spoken to her in a year she called the other day and wanted to see me.

LV101

dub stepped -- you are right. How many times I've read a toxic parent is always forgiven by the abused, adult, child. I don't think it's so bad today - psychology and help has come a long way and not all humans/churches pressure adult children to forgive. Some people are still like that -- very sad.

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Bleecker Street — I saw a shadow touch a shadow’s hand (New York)

by slimboyfat in

will i ever make it to new york?

i feel if i ever did make it to new york i would never want to leave again.

what do i know about new york?

LV101

If you go to NY you have to eat at the famous Rainbow Room and watch the great NY Rockettes perform at Radio City.

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Why you Should wear a mask.

by Giordano in

from health and science in the week august 14, 2020. page 21.

"scientists know that face masks can prevent infected people from spreading the corona-virus to others.

now research suggests that masks can also protect uninfected wearers, by reducing the risk they'll get seriously ill from the virus--or even catch it in the first place.. virologists suspect that people wearing face coverings inhale fewer airborne viral particles, making it easier for their immune system to fight and defeat the intruders.. in one seafood plant in oregon where masked were widely used, 90% of all cases were asymptomatic.. likewise, the asymptomatic rate was above 80 percent on a cruise ship where passengers were issued masks.".

LV101

Giordano - Thx for info/source. Will check out.

The case of the 2 infected hairdressers in St. Louis comes to mind - several clients all masked - none that were tested were positive or became ill.

I do know some hospitals - especially when short handed before the mammoth outbreak here/medical personnel being laid off - are negligent and will use any walking breathing human to help them in ER with aged family member. Everyone 'assuming' the heat had killed anything resembling a virus (idiots) and a week later the area gobsmacked with infections/deaths following. Death rate still not down here. Bottom line - many are negligent and know very little about it - obviously, more than previously.

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Why you Should wear a mask.

by Giordano in

from health and science in the week august 14, 2020. page 21.

"scientists know that face masks can prevent infected people from spreading the corona-virus to others.

now research suggests that masks can also protect uninfected wearers, by reducing the risk they'll get seriously ill from the virus--or even catch it in the first place.. virologists suspect that people wearing face coverings inhale fewer airborne viral particles, making it easier for their immune system to fight and defeat the intruders.. in one seafood plant in oregon where masked were widely used, 90% of all cases were asymptomatic.. likewise, the asymptomatic rate was above 80 percent on a cruise ship where passengers were issued masks.".

LV101

tgnd - question - if medical personnel are required to wear masks then why does COVID 19 infection kill patients - although our friend last week may have contracted the virus in the rehab he was sent to after surgery. He was very unhappy with his experience at rehab facility while there - became sick and transported back to hospital and died of COVID 19. He'd had 2 hip replacements past decade (x-athelete/college baseball player) - took a bad fall few wks ago and was in hospital to have damaged hip redone. Not good. I'd assume rehab personnel are conscientious of wearing masks but perhaps the younger personnel are sloppy about but mask wearing is mandatory here - not that it means anything to some.

It has to be so contagious and my friend (older) working at mall says the younger ones stroll through store with masks hanging half off their faces while laughing, talking, etc. They can get away with it compared to older ones.

Personally know 2 people dying of COVID 19 in one week - the other one a young man infected/died -- father of very young daughter. It's brutal.

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What is REALLY behind the destruction of the Postal Service? I decided to research it ...

by Terry in

jw
friends

i don't know about you - but i never know when i'm being lied to or told the truth any longer.

partisans are tribes warring on truth.

i decided to see what i could find out historically and this is what i've come up with.

LV101

I knew an ex JW who worked at the postal service. She caught a couple of employees stealing money out of envelopes and grabbing what they wanted in packages - this was around 2001 - 2003. She'd been promoted and was much higher up than the thieves she worked with. Afraid to report but once she did it was scary - her life was threatened - the police had to protect her. It was an absolute horror story.

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Going to see my abusive jw mother tomorrow

by Simonsez in

my me mother and i do not see eye to eye to say the least.

my childhood was fraught with her abusive behavior.

alas.she is old now and though i have not spoken to her in a year she called the other day and wanted to see me.

LV101

Of course visit(s) need to be made especially since she's reached out and wants to see her daughter unless Simonsez determines her mental/physical health is on the line and she can't! I think it's wise to make sure her mother's assets are protected for her living/care needs which could end up being a substantial amount if she lives a long life. If her funds are not managed wisely she could end up being placed into a nursing home that is not so good. So many elderly in nursing homes end up being uprooted from the facility because they or the family no longer can pay the fees - decent ones are very expensive for minimal care in assisted living - the more needs one has equals more added expenses. Elderly can blow through savings accounts pretty fast once they need extra care.

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Going to see my abusive jw mother tomorrow

by Simonsez in

my me mother and i do not see eye to eye to say the least.

my childhood was fraught with her abusive behavior.

alas.she is old now and though i have not spoken to her in a year she called the other day and wanted to see me.

LV101

Or literally can't help due to the care needed or abuse meted out. The medical community can be of help If the elderly one has dementia/alzheimers and needs to be in nursing home. Many elderly ones can't make judicious decisions! Most cities have a geriatric psych facility where psychiatrists make an evaluation and assist the family in locating/transporting them to an assisted/nursing home if family is unable to be the caregiver(s). It's very difficult to deal with no matter which avenue you take.

Good to have legal and professional mental health advice/evaulations when there's different opinions of siblings/family - good for checks and balances. Court appointed trustees can be good - they have to report to court re/all of the expenditures unless the parent has handed over the reins to family or family member but at times changes need to be made. If WT cult in background or dishonest family member in charge there clearly needs to be authorities involved. Usually by the time an adult child is able to admit aged parent(s) to a geriatric psych facility in hospital or have them transported via paramedics they themselves are emotionally/physically spent.

If you're over 55 (age may differ in states) you can always contact attorneys who do inexpensive work for seniors or try for pro bono work - they farm out to reputable firms to aid those who can't afford/pay.