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  Iraq abuse 'as bad as Saddam era'

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  well, thank god we went in there eh?

  obviously, it was to stop abuse (after the previous excuses fell through).. now that things are as bad as under saddam, i guess that puts the final nail in the lie that they went in to help the people (you know, after their previous lie fell through).. is anyone still under any illusion that bush, blair and co. give a shit about the people or are competent enough to organise anything other than a complete fuck up?.

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4475030.stm.

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  Trace

  sorry. the last applause was for metatron.

  I am "not EF" ...at least I don;t think I am.

  How could I tell?
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  Iraq abuse 'as bad as Saddam era'

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  well, thank god we went in there eh?

  obviously, it was to stop abuse (after the previous excuses fell through).. now that things are as bad as under saddam, i guess that puts the final nail in the lie that they went in to help the people (you know, after their previous lie fell through).. is anyone still under any illusion that bush, blair and co. give a shit about the people or are competent enough to organise anything other than a complete fuck up?.

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4475030.stm.

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  Trace

  Written like a thoughtful individual who is able to process multiple, and at times seemingly contradictory, "truths."

  I applaud you.
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  Iraq abuse 'as bad as Saddam era'

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  well, thank god we went in there eh?

  obviously, it was to stop abuse (after the previous excuses fell through).. now that things are as bad as under saddam, i guess that puts the final nail in the lie that they went in to help the people (you know, after their previous lie fell through).. is anyone still under any illusion that bush, blair and co. give a shit about the people or are competent enough to organise anything other than a complete fuck up?.

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4475030.stm.

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  Trace

  It is readily apparent how you became a JW to begin with ... you believe everything you read.

  You are, of course, entitled to your opinion.

  What is so annoying is how you thrust it on everyone who disagrees and condescendingly infer that ***THEY*** are mistaken.

  You know, that kinda' sounds like the JWs also.

  So what's this attraction to "all or nothing" "black and white" thinking?
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  Lies, Damn Lies, and "Experiences"

  by AlmostAtheist in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  once, discussing the recently passed circuit assembly.

  he had interviewed a young pioneer that was able to pioneer without a car.

  she "arranged her schedule" (translation: bummed rides well in advance) to make sure she had a way to and from the hall.

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  This isn't from the platform but all I have at the moment:

  I was playing basketball on a college campus with an MS and the attendant asked us if we were students (only students should have been there). The MS was not a student but he looked directly at the attendant and replied "yes."

  I was shocked.
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  Knowingly marrying a pedofile

  by Billygoat in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  this is a story that i heard today...

  my boss has some friends, we'll call them tom and beverly.

  he was going through a divorce and my boss had a crush on him.

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  I think I have to agree with megadude.

  Dstraught p a rtners h a ve been known to "embellish" a fact or two against their soon-to-be ex.

  With no evidence, they probably won't even do anything ...politely nod and write "notes" and secretly wonder what vendetta you have against the "accused."

  Most of us have left the "thought police."

  There really isn't anything here to report.

  Not a popular view but ....
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  Elder-speak....How do they manipulate us?

  by jgnat in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  can you help me build a glossary of elder-speak?

  you know, those phrases and arguments designed to appease, coerce, or guilt congregation members in to a desired course.

  by exposing elder-speak, i hope to reduce the power of the words.

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  "....those phrases and arguments designed to appease, coerce, or guilt congregation members in to a desired course. "

  George Couch, the Mayor of Bethel, after my (then) father-in-law telephoned Bethel because he felt "something was 'wrong'":

  "What do you two have to be fighting about ....your laundry is done for you, your meals are cooked for you..."
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  Chemical weapons found in Iraq !!

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  ironic isn't it that such a fuss was made about saddam possible having / using them and how terrible that would be.

  seems ok for us to use chemical weapons though.. such sickening hypocrisy.. .

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4442988.stm.

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  Thank you for the "proof" and "connection." (Some habits are, evidently, hard to let go....as there was no proof offered or real connection given ...kinda' like at the KH.)

  Now tell me something I can use (instead of the very tired drivel above) how does one insert a previous poster's comments in the box?
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  Chemical weapons found in Iraq !!

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  ironic isn't it that such a fuss was made about saddam possible having / using them and how terrible that would be.

  seems ok for us to use chemical weapons though.. such sickening hypocrisy.. .

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4442988.stm.

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  Simon wrote: "Hey, I'm sure the thousands horribly killed or mutiliated by US chemicals will understand completely and sypathise with your position."

  I didn't see that in the article? Could you prove that, please?

  How is this connected to JWs?
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  Time again for........ Congregation roll call

  by Jourles in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  it's been a while since this topic has been brought up.

  use it as a chance to see if there is someone you might know from years past.

  1973-1976 --- lakeside, ca??

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  Trace

  1977 -1978 Stuben, Maine

  1978 -1979 Stephenville, Texas

  1979 -1981 Lake Charles, LA

  1981 -1982 Monahans, Texas

  1982 -1983 Midland, Texas

  1983-1985 Kings County, Brooklyn, NY (Bethel)

  1985 -1990 Lake Charles, LA

  1990 -1992 Columbia, Connecticut (DA'd here)

  I think these are correct ...I must have blocked a bunch out because it was ***hard*** to remember.
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  "Knowledge" studies - still in use?

  by Trinitarian in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

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  can anyone confirm that the knowledge studies are still in use, and haven't had any recent major revisions (last couple of years).. i've written some analysis of these studies and wanted to make sure the source, knowedge that leads to everlasting life, is current.. .

  thanks!

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  Trace

  Thank you very muchly.