Posts by Mad Dawg

one of the best things about a policy of affirmative action is that an establishement is saying 'you are welcome here' to minorities and that 'we regret that we excluded you in the past'.. while i acknowledge the good that affirmative action has done, ql, i've also been a witness to its downside.. let me explain: i was once sitting for an examination for a state job, and i overheard a conversation between two other ladies who were also taking the exam.. one commented on how difficult the exam was; the other somewhat flippantly replied that it was ok if they didn't do their best because the state of alabama is an affirmative action employer.

Mad Dawg

Part of the problem is that people are set up to fail. I have a friend that is a professor at a college near where I live. He tells of students that are not prepared for college that are admitted on the basis of being some under represented minority. The majority go home before the first semester is done. They then tell all their friends and neighbors how hard it was and don't bother.

There is a fair share that make it. Usually with huge amounts of help and tutoring, but they wouldn't have made it without the hand-holding. The problem is that if they get a job in the field, they won't be able to perform to the standard that would be expected. The results being what has been mentioned in previous posts.

The key would be to enroll them in trade schools or college programs that they can be sure of completing. This would boost the student's self esteem and prepare him for a productive future. As people are able to escape poor neighborhoods - or improve the ones they are in, others will be inspired to do the same.

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What is the big plan for the Great Day?

by Dark Side in

i've been away from the borg for many years now.

the only information i have about new light/doctrine change/flip flops is from this board.

so i'm hoping you can help me with a couple of questions i've had since i was a kid.. does the wtbts have a plan for what the jws are supposed to do while the battle of armaggedon is being fought?.

Mad Dawg

Do JW's stock up food and water for the Great Day?

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Has anyone read the book of mormom and compared to bible?

by EndofMysteries in

just curious if the message is the same or anything extra in it.

i'll eventually read it to decide if i think it's in agreement and inspired.

to those who say no books would be added after revelation, i say read that scripture again, it's for the book of revelation itself.

Mad Dawg

The BoM plagerized a popular novel of the time. Don't know the title off hand.

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It's official, got DF'ed last night

by notverylikely in

i'm out.

free at last, free at last..

Mad Dawg

Cigar Smoker Have a cigar!

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Has anyone read the book of mormom and compared to bible?

by EndofMysteries in

just curious if the message is the same or anything extra in it.

i'll eventually read it to decide if i think it's in agreement and inspired.

to those who say no books would be added after revelation, i say read that scripture again, it's for the book of revelation itself.

Mad Dawg

Do the same research on the Mormon church that you would recommend to someone looking at the JW's.

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What are your favorite psychedelic songs, albums, videos?

by JimmyPage in

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friends

i love psychedelic music.

some of my favorites include the beatles' "blue jay way", .

the beastie boys' "namaste",.

Mad Dawg

West Indian Girl "What Are You Afraid of". I love this song!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ElDnY_QnQ

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"High-Control Groups"

by Consfearacy in

http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/similar-religions-to-jehovahs-witnesses.php .

"it is important to understand that in most bible-based cults, although the member is aggressively taught doctrine, it is not the doctrine that holds him in the group.

it is the sense that the group is god's true people, a feeling cultivated by techniques of mind control.

Mad Dawg

Here is Alice's response to my questions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRTCE0Vo7LA&NR=1

Here is Alice defending the WTS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4fpTpTDSqs

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"High-Control Groups"

by Consfearacy in

http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/similar-religions-to-jehovahs-witnesses.php .

"it is important to understand that in most bible-based cults, although the member is aggressively taught doctrine, it is not the doctrine that holds him in the group.

it is the sense that the group is god's true people, a feeling cultivated by techniques of mind control.

Mad Dawg

JW's don't know the difference between unity and conformity. Alice, Why do you duck my questions?

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