Posts by JeffT

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Westboro Baptists to Protest ISIS

by JeffT in

jw
friends

get some popcorn, this might be entertaining.. .

http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/08/22/this-should-go-well-westboro-baptist-church-says-its-going-to-iraq-to-protest-isis/.

JeffT

Get some popcorn, this might be entertaining.

http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/08/22/this-should-go-well-westboro-baptist-church-says-its-going-to-iraq-to-protest-isis/

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So what was Microsoft thinking with Win 8?

by TD in

i know some of you are in the field and many others are hobbyists and enthusiasts.. aside from a tablet/smart phone os, what were they thinking?.

i don't know a single desktop user (e.g.

architects, engineers running autocad, solid works, etc.

JeffT

I don't know a single desktop user (e.g. Architects, Engineers running AutoCAD, Solid Works, etc.) that doesn't break into profanity when this subject comes up.

Add accountants and freelance writers to that list. I'm using Windows 7 on my desktop and laptop, my wife has 8 on hers. I can't use it and it completely crashed about a month after we got it. I spent days restoring stuff from the backup I had on the desktop. I now have both computers on Carbonite (I transfer new stuff from my laptop to desktop right away).

I think Microsoft is engaging in what used to be called "planned obsolesence," they have to sell new product every couple of years to stay in business. I was happy with XP, I will fight going to 8 as long as possible.

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Do Witnesses still go door-to-door??

by MsShockJock in

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friends

just wondering if they still go door-to-door?

i never see groups of people walking around the neighborhoods all dressed up or out in fastfood restaurants on saturday mornings or groups of people driving around in cars.

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JeffT

I've lived at my current location (condo in the suburbs) for seven years. I've never talked to them at the door, somebody left a tract in the door four or five years ago, I can't remember if it was JW's, Mormons, or somebody else.

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The Time Is Coming For Progressive Governments To Make Laws Against Oppressive Cults To Protect It's Citizens, Making Lawsuits More Plentiful Against Them

by frankiespeakin in

i think as black&white thinking becomes lesser governments will start makeing laws that will put cults open for more lawsuits.

what do you think..

JeffT

Band - Do you think requiring financial transparency would meet Constitutional muster? I would like to think so, but I don't know all the nuances of the 1st Amendment. I don't think it would be unduly burdensome to require non-profits (including, but not limited to churches) to publish their financial statements, and if gross receipts are above a certain amount the statements would have to be audited. At least people would have a better understanding of where their money is going.

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If you like Baseball, Little League baseball, I think it's wonderful

by jam in

pennsylvana vs. texas.

first female in world series.. the little lady throws a mean fast ball, and playing.

with the boys.i think it's great, her team mates have.

JeffT

A 13 year-old that can throw 70MPH is going to be one to watch.

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The Time Is Coming For Progressive Governments To Make Laws Against Oppressive Cults To Protect It's Citizens, Making Lawsuits More Plentiful Against Them

by frankiespeakin in

i think as black&white thinking becomes lesser governments will start makeing laws that will put cults open for more lawsuits.

what do you think..

JeffT

The trouble is, you can't pass a law requiring (for example) parents and children to like each other, or friends to remain friends forever. If my friend decides to become a JW or a Mormon or joins an MLM, I may well decide I don't want to let him in my house anymore. Should he be able to sue me because I don't want to listen to his sales pitch?

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Sadly inevitable...JWs glad that Robin Williams died on "this side" of Armageddon

by sir82 in

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friends

thread is here:.

http://jwtalk.net/forums/topic/16494-robin-williams-found-dead/.

a few quotes:.

JeffT

Somehow I don't think Robin William's brand of humor will be welcome in a place run by JW's. For a good example google "Robin Williams on Viagra and oral sex," but don't do it at work.

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The Watchtower Corporation has paid off CNN...

by Calebs Airplane in

rick mclean gets only 15 minutes of fame.... no mention of how the watchtower protects pedophiles.... http://www.themasonictrowel.com/books/the_hidden_powe_behind_freemasonry/files/chapter_19.htm.

JeffT

JW's think they are the culmination of all human history and that the grand divine plan centers on them. After spending years inside this enormous echo chamber where that message is repeated endlessly, it is hard to adjust to the idea that the average non-witness thinks about Witnesses only when they bang on the door or set up shop in some public place. Most of the time that never think about JW's at all. No one watching this show cares about the religous aspect, they care a lot about catching pedophiles and Walsh's story correctly focused on that.

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jw
friends

approximately 25 yrs ago today, i left the borg forever.. .

thank you jwn/jwd for helping me heal by listening to me.

there are not many greater gifts than freedom..

JeffT

Congratulations! My wife and I beat you by a few of months. Our DA letter went out March 18, 1989.