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  Question about needy dogs ...

  by compound complex in

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  dear friends of man's best friend,.

  i am trying to understand the behavior of my neighbor's pooch.

  she's truly a love, but .... she's part german shepherd (and looks it) and part blue heeler (issue of the dingo [?]).

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  Coco, some owners indulge their dogs and become ruled by them. The dogs take control and do their damnest. A dog is of course a pack animal, and knows that it's necessary for some one(dog) to be a leader. If the human won't then they will. This doesn't mean they're any happier for it, as the reponsibility of leadership can be stressful. Dogs need discipline and keeping in their place. When this happens they can be the most wonderful friends and companions. If it goes wrong they're Royal pains in the backside. If your doggie next door has become spoilt and troublesome it's unlikely that those who caused this can resolve it by themselves. If they wanted to that it is! Maybe they find his idiosyncrasies endearing? If they wish to change the dog, then a dog psychologist would be worth speaking to.

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  Here's to you!

  by purpleplus in

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  jw's have been taught that toasting is of pagan origin.

  by accident i came across the origins of the custom.

  in ancient greece the host would raise his glass after taking the first sip of wine, indicating that the wine is safe to drink, hence the common dedication "to your health" or something like that.

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  I told one of my JW relatives that the term "bottoms up" originated in Sodom, and he seemed to believe me. I wonder if it'll reach the Hall?
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  Is there a Christian message without the element of fear/perceived threat?

  by nvrgnbk in

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  so many christians highlight love and mercy as the main point of their religion.. that's undeniably appealing.. but is it true to christianity?.

  in the end, isn't the belief all about escaping god's violent wrath?

  aren't those that are unable to accept the system's contradictions and absurdities promised suffering and eventual destruction as punishment for their disbelief?.

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  G'day Purps!
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  Is there a Christian message without the element of fear/perceived threat?

  by nvrgnbk in

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  so many christians highlight love and mercy as the main point of their religion.. that's undeniably appealing.. but is it true to christianity?.

  in the end, isn't the belief all about escaping god's violent wrath?

  aren't those that are unable to accept the system's contradictions and absurdities promised suffering and eventual destruction as punishment for their disbelief?.

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  Hiya BFD!
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  Is there a Christian message without the element of fear/perceived threat?

  by nvrgnbk in

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  so many christians highlight love and mercy as the main point of their religion.. that's undeniably appealing.. but is it true to christianity?.

  in the end, isn't the belief all about escaping god's violent wrath?

  aren't those that are unable to accept the system's contradictions and absurdities promised suffering and eventual destruction as punishment for their disbelief?.

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  Hi Nvr,

  Been giving my head a rest from JW things, but like Lot's other half I've turned around to have one more look.

  Good to see you again.
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  Is there a Christian message without the element of fear/perceived threat?

  by nvrgnbk in

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  so many christians highlight love and mercy as the main point of their religion.. that's undeniably appealing.. but is it true to christianity?.

  in the end, isn't the belief all about escaping god's violent wrath?

  aren't those that are unable to accept the system's contradictions and absurdities promised suffering and eventual destruction as punishment for their disbelief?.

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  Nvr - Do you think the "Don't knows" should be let off with a caution?
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  Writer's Block or Writer's Cramp?

  by compound complex in

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  is it possible to have both at the same time?.

  coco.

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  Cheers Coco.

  Appreciate it. Your font has grown considerably since 07, as has your font of knowledge I'd suppose?
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  smoking in uk?

  by John Doe in

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  sorry, don't know the original source for this.

  thoughts?.

  a painter and decorator who received a 30 fine for smoking in his own van has warned that british civil liberties are "going up in smoke".. .

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  We have the freedom to emigrate.
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  Writer's Block or Writer's Cramp?

  by compound complex in

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  is it possible to have both at the same time?.

  coco.

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  CoCo I've been thinking about this question now for seven months, and I still don't have an answer.

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  smoking in uk?

  by John Doe in

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  sorry, don't know the original source for this.

  thoughts?.

  a painter and decorator who received a 30 fine for smoking in his own van has warned that british civil liberties are "going up in smoke".. .

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  You're right to shun this septic isle JD.

  Petty bureaucracy in pursuit of soft targets is a national sport here. Meanwhile real criminality grows.

  Clam