Posts by fifi40

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Getting the forum back on track

by Simon in

recently we seem to have had a few different dramas and subsequent fallout on the fourm which i feel has detracted from its purpose.

with this in mind we have decided that we need to bring the forum back on track and as such we will be clamping down on a lot of the aggressive / insulting posts which have begun to become the norm for a few people.

we will also be clamping down on the paranoid assusation type of comments against newbies, if someone joins the fourm and you do not believe everything they post - so what, why do we need to hound them away with shouts of troll and fake etc, just ignore them if you dont beleive them.

fifi40

Parakeet

Simon is SPECIFICALLY talking about the fall outs between board members based on the premise that a poster has lied about personal details, is misrepresenting themselves or is seeking in some way to exploit other board members either in an emotional or financial way. He also mentions newbies and highlights that it would be better to be welcoming to them, rather than accusing of them.

He is not talking about differing opinions on subject matters, or the right to express your opinion.

To correctly accuse Simon of being in a 'glass house' you need to look back at threads involving Trevorgate, RichieRich or the latest 'accusing of posters based soap type threads'.............I think you may find far less mud to sling, but rather a balanced approach to such drama's as emphasised in his comments on this thread about not becoming quite so involved.

Please let the debates on religon, politics or whatever continue with all the passion of previous times.

Fifi

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Watched the film Sicko by Michael Moore......

by fifi40 in

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watched this film last night and i just wondered what others thoughts are on it........sorry if this topic has already been discussed.. basically the film picks on the usa's health care system as compared to other countries including canada, britain, france and cuba.. in britain we take for granted the nhs which we pay for through national insurance contributions, children up to 16 and the retired over 65 get free health care.............watching sicko made me appreciative of the system we have in place which is similar to the other countries mentioned.. thoughts anybody???

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fifi40

Journey On

Yes I did read them, the last one seems to be in favour at looking at different options to the USA's current system of health care, which I think was the purpose of MM's film really..........

I realise there is going to be criticism of a film like this which is made to be controversial which is why I wondered what the thoughts of others are on it.

Fi

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Watched the film Sicko by Michael Moore......

by fifi40 in

jw
friends

watched this film last night and i just wondered what others thoughts are on it........sorry if this topic has already been discussed.. basically the film picks on the usa's health care system as compared to other countries including canada, britain, france and cuba.. in britain we take for granted the nhs which we pay for through national insurance contributions, children up to 16 and the retired over 65 get free health care.............watching sicko made me appreciative of the system we have in place which is similar to the other countries mentioned.. thoughts anybody???

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fifi40

Journey On

I dont think anyone believes everything they see or hear.............but it is true if we have a medical emergency in Great britain we will get immediate treatment and follow up care at no cost.........if we need a routine operation eg hip replacement we can choose which hospital we have the operation in again at no cost.........and if we have a mild illness we visit our doctors and just pay £6.65 for any necessary medicine on prescription and if you are under 16 or over 65, pregnant or on benefits its free.

What is your experience of the same in the USA?

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Watched the film Sicko by Michael Moore......

by fifi40 in

jw
friends

watched this film last night and i just wondered what others thoughts are on it........sorry if this topic has already been discussed.. basically the film picks on the usa's health care system as compared to other countries including canada, britain, france and cuba.. in britain we take for granted the nhs which we pay for through national insurance contributions, children up to 16 and the retired over 65 get free health care.............watching sicko made me appreciative of the system we have in place which is similar to the other countries mentioned.. thoughts anybody???

?.

fifi40

Yes he is Tony Benn, a Labour politican with left leanings..........now retired

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Watched the film Sicko by Michael Moore......

by fifi40 in

jw
friends

watched this film last night and i just wondered what others thoughts are on it........sorry if this topic has already been discussed.. basically the film picks on the usa's health care system as compared to other countries including canada, britain, france and cuba.. in britain we take for granted the nhs which we pay for through national insurance contributions, children up to 16 and the retired over 65 get free health care.............watching sicko made me appreciative of the system we have in place which is similar to the other countries mentioned.. thoughts anybody???

?.

fifi40

british politician

......yes he pointed out that the system was set up so we were all helping each other.......the rich helping those less fortunate in a fair system that meant post war Brits were pulling together.

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Watched the film Sicko by Michael Moore......

by fifi40 in

jw
friends

watched this film last night and i just wondered what others thoughts are on it........sorry if this topic has already been discussed.. basically the film picks on the usa's health care system as compared to other countries including canada, britain, france and cuba.. in britain we take for granted the nhs which we pay for through national insurance contributions, children up to 16 and the retired over 65 get free health care.............watching sicko made me appreciative of the system we have in place which is similar to the other countries mentioned.. thoughts anybody???

?.

fifi40

Watched this film last night and I just wondered what others thoughts are on it........sorry if this topic has already been discussed.

Basically the film picks on the USA's health care system as compared to other countries including Canada, Britain, France and Cuba.

In Britain we take for granted the NHS which we pay for through National Insurance contributions, children up to 16 and the retired over 65 get free health care.............watching Sicko made me appreciative of the system we have in place which is similar to the other countries mentioned.

Thoughts anybody????

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Blood

by Aleman in

i am getting away for a moment from congacs forum to talk about what i have reaserched about the blood topic.. blood is composed of a liquid called blood plasma and blood cells suspended within the plasma.

the blood cells present in blood are red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.plasma is predominantly water containing dissolved proteins, salts and many other substances; and makes up about 55% of blood by volume.

by far the most abundant cells in blood are red blood cells.

fifi40

Aleman, you little rascal......

Consider this.............if the leaders of the JWs have not evolved (it is not a word they like to use in a positive sense) but rather have realised that their stand on blood is not necessary, false reasoning and basically flawed or maybe somebody of importance required treatment with a component of blood, then they could not just openly reverse their stand...........they could not say.........."we now accept blood transfusions"........why? Because many have died as a result of this teaching and it would open a whole boiling pot of trouble for the organisation in many ways, not least the fact that some would try to sue them for the loss of life of family members.

How much easier and less obvious would it be to alter and relax the doctrine on this matter and hope the change and basic turn around goes unnoticed by the already brain washed, paradise hungry followers.

Fi

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Bad things to say?

by Aleman in

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to the people in this forum:.

"but if you have bitter jealousy and contentiousness in your hearts, do not be bragging and lying against the truth.this is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is [the] earthly, animal, demonic.for where jealousy and contentiousness are, there disorder and every vile thing are.

" - james 3:14-16.. -aleman.

fifi40

Aleman

Describe what you consider to be bitter jealousy or contentiousness or what you consider bragging and lying against the truth.

Most things that are said on here about the religion Jehovahs Witness are correct and truthful.

Why do you fear researching and checking facts for yourself and yet blindly accept teachings that are at best, based on the JWs own inaccurate version of the bible and at worst are the ideas of men?

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I Have a Commercial Janitorial Service - And Proud of It !

by flipper in

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i hope well.

this is a subject i've been wanting to approach for awhile as i've noticed on the board at times there have been wisecracks about janitors who were jehovah's witnesses .

now , hey, i'm real, have a good sense of humor, and can take a joke like anyone, be the brunt of a good joke, hell, i laugh at myself when i work alone at nights- just to keep entertained !

fifi40

Hi Mr Flipper

It seems you are the American version of me..........Libran, second marriage, ex JW and run a cleaning business.

Running a cleaning business is hard.......I've done it for 15 years now and have come across every related problem from sick and shite to customers going bust on you owing you lots of pennies!!!! I realised a long way back that I could go to university and study for a qualification to gain a career in just about any other field and end up not earning as much money as I can now......I already have a business management Btec National Diploma (from college) and various O'levels (from school) but fell into cleaning whilst a JW and when my son was young and I could fit my hours around his needs.

Today I have 45 people work in our company, my second husband was able to give up his very demanding £45k plus mercedes a year job and run the business with me, which meant he gets to see more of his kids and generally gets more time off when he wants. I also have a beauty salon but am basically a silent partner in that business. Working for yourself is very rewarding but also very difficult.......I remember once receiving criticism from a friend (who is employed) about my work style........ I just said hey I'll give you £10k, you give up your job and set yourself up in business and in a years time have earnt yourself a wage and my £10k back and then you can be my critic.........funnily enough he didnt take me up on the offer

Ignore the critics is my best advice..........being a cleaner doesnt stop you having an IQ of 140, it doesnt stop you earning lots of money, it means you can have a great house, nice car and great holidays and being your own boss gives you freedom to some extent to pick and choose when and where you work.......I wouldnt go back

Fi

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What Movie Could You Watch Over and Over Again?

by Abandoned in

for me, there are a number of movies that i never tire of.

here's a partial list:.

elfthe holidaytommy boyplanes trains and automobilesdumb and dumber28 dayswhat are yours?.

fifi40

Cold Saturday afternoon films

Love Actually.....funny and romantic and makes you feel good.

About a Boy