You know, after reading this again, I find it utterly amazing that the JW's at that time would think that this new leader of millions of Catholics around the world would have no other problems or issues to face, but only had an agenda to crush the JW's.
Now that I'm out, I can see how small the JW's really are and how they are held in such little regard by everyone else. But, while in the witnesses, they lead their followers to believe that the whole world is watching them and the world is out to get them. Sheesh!!!
El Kabong
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The Pope and JW Urban Legend
by xjw_b12 indoes anyone remember pope john paul i ?
he was elected in 1978, and died 33 days later, leading the way for pope john paul ii.
(now maybe that was a conspiracy)
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what's the deal in the 'new system'?
by Pleasuredome inof course i wouldnt want to encourage speculation, but when i was involved in the jws there was sometimes talk of what would or wouldn't be in/acceptable in 'the new system'.
i heard some happifying comments like there wont be any electric guitars or transport, and we wont be wearing clothes but we'll still have seasons
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Yeah, I've heard as well that we won't be eating any meat in the new system. We also won't have sewing machines, looms, electricity, ....
No phone, no lights no motor cars,
Not a single luxury,
Like Robinson Crusoe,
As primative as can be.
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The Pope and JW Urban Legend
by xjw_b12 indoes anyone remember pope john paul i ?
he was elected in 1978, and died 33 days later, leading the way for pope john paul ii.
(now maybe that was a conspiracy)
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Wow! That's a new one. I was still a JW in 1978 and I didn't hear that one.
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Your Most DREADED Dub Word
by GetBusyLiving ini wanna hear the word that made you either physically nauseous or burst out in uncontrolable laughter.
please demonstrate it in a sentence as well.
mine was 'enthused' (my fingers were shaking as i typed).
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El Kabong
Ugh!! What a list of horrible words.
I've always hated the term "Evil Slave Class" that they gave to individuals who go against the teachings of the society.
I also dread Field Service, both the term and the act of going...
and Meetings. both the term and the act of going.
Pioneer, both the term and the people who did it.
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Favorite TV show
by Pwned inseinfeld, simpsons, sopranos and the wire (i cant wait for season 3 on dvd)
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My current favorite show is NCIS. Did anybody see the Medal of Honor Episode? I've always liked NCIS, but that episode has got to be one of the greatest episodes of all time.
Law and Order SVU. One word. Mariska. But seriously, the entire cast is just wonderful in their roles. Just as side note, I rented the movie Harold and Kumar go to White Castle this weekend. Guess who the guy who plays the character Freakshow is? Yup, Chris Melloni who plays Stabler. It was great to see him play in a comedic role.
Law and Order. Still good, but I miss Lenny.
Everybody Loves Raymond. The Mother and the Father are the BEST!!!
The Simpsons. My wife actually painted a picture of Homer al la Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe. It's hanging in my office. Homer is my Hero.
Some old ones are Lost in Space. That's my favorites of favorites. Oh the pain...the pain.
Looney Tunes Cartoons. The theme song is like candy whenever I hear it. (And now, I can sing along now that I know the words to that song...How pleasant to see brothers, all dwell in unity)
Star Trek TOS and TNG. And yeah, I like Enterprise as well.
Hogan's Heroes. Who here doesn't like Hogan's Heroes? How can you not like the Lovable Shultz, and Kommadant Klink. -
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JW's just came to my door
by Heatmiser injw's just came to my door and i blew an opportunity.. man, i wish they didn't have the kid giving the presentation though.
i wouldn't have had a problem discussing stuff with them.
what would you guys have done?
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El Kabong
I feel so left out, I haven't had a JW knock on my door for about 14 years now. I just don't see them out in service. I've had one Mormon come to my door about 2 years ago and really that's about all.
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Star Trek: Enterprise
by Big Tex inmy local upn station keeps moving enterprise around.
sometimes it's on friday, sometimes it's on wednesdays, sometimes it's not on at all.
so as a result i haven't watched more than a couple of espisodes this season.
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El Kabong
Thanks RKS. Let me see if I could add it to the list.
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Star Trek: Enterprise
by Big Tex inmy local upn station keeps moving enterprise around.
sometimes it's on friday, sometimes it's on wednesdays, sometimes it's not on at all.
so as a result i haven't watched more than a couple of espisodes this season.
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El Kabong
For your reading pleasure.
Rules of Aquisition:
Rule 1. The first rule of acquisition reads: Once you have their money, you never give it back.
Rule 9. Opportunity plus instinct equals profit.
Rule 13. Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.
Rule 16. A deal is a deal (...until a better one comes along).
Rule 18. A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all.
Rule 19. Satisfaction is not guaranteed.
Rule 21. Never place friendship before profit.
Rule 27. There?s nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.
Rule 31. Never make fun of a Ferengi?s mother.
Rule 33. It never hurts to suck up to the boss.
Rule 34. War is good for business.
Rule 35. Peace is good for business.
Rule 48. The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.
Rule 52. Never ask when you can take.
Rule 60. Keep your lies consistent.
Rule 82. The flimsier the product, the higher the price.
Rule 89. Ask not what your profits can do for you; ask what you can do for your profits.
Rule 94. Females and finances don?t mix.
Rule 104. Faith moves mountains of inventory.
Rule 109. Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack.
Rule 111. Treat people in your debt like family?exploit them.
Rule 121. Everything is for sale, including friendship.
Rule 162. Even in the worst of times, someone turns a profit.
Rule 177. Know your enemies...but do business with them always.
Rule 190. Hear all; trust nothing.
Rule 192. Never cheat a Klingon unless you?re sure you can get away with it.
Rule 208. Sometimes the only thing more dangerous than the question is an answer.
Rule 211. Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success?don?t hesitate to step on them.
Rule 217. You can?t free a fish from water.
Rule 242. More is good...all is better.
Rule 261. A wealthy man can afford anything except a conscience.
Rule 263. Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum.
Rule 266. When in doubt, lie.
Rule 284. Deep down, everyone?s a Ferengi.
Rule 285. No good deed ever goes unpunished.
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I can't get the Memorial song out of my head!!!
by ohiocowboy inargh!!!
since i woke up this morning, i have been finding myself humming the song for the memorial tonight.
it is really freaky.
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El Kabong
Are you referring to the one that goes something like...
Jehovah our Father in Heaven
O this is a most sacred night
'twas Nissan 14 when your glory was seen
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The brainwashing around the "Schiavo" case...
by Brummie inup until this evening i had thought teresa schiavo was in an unconcious state, lying on a bed with just a machine keeping her alive.
how wrong was i?
i saw her smiling and showing awareness of her surroundings.
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El Kabong
Our culture is supposed to be so advanced. But we are letting this poor woman die of thirst and hunger? This is humane? We treat our animals better than this. This is just cruel.
I'm sorry, but the husband is nothing but a big prick. If he really loved/loves his wife, and is respecting her wishes, wouldn't he want her to go in some other way than starving her to death? I don't care if they say she can't feel any pain or whatever, at least let her go out with some sort of dignity, whether she aware or not. She deserves that at least.
I can't help but feel that he must be in some way responsible for the condition she's in.