The old timers believed in it and had a fire in their belly. Now people are going through the motions to stay connected socially.
Posts by hoser
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27With a whimper, not a bang
by JeffT inthe thread about old timers got me thinking about trends i see with the watchtower.
i've changed my opinion about where the organization stands.
when i joined the religion in 1973 it was dynamic, even the small congregation i attended sent out three or four pioneers.
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1969 "fact": You will never grow old in this present system of things
by Ding inawake!
"if you are a young person, you also need to face the fact that you will never grow old in this present system of things.
because all the evidence in fulfillment of bible prophecy indicates that this corrupt system is due to end in a few years... therefore, as a young person, you will never fulfill any career that this system offers.
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hoser
The writers of the 1969 never grow old article attained their goal to a certain extent. It kept their adherents uneducated and in fear. People are easier to control that way. Many volunteered to print and sell the magazines which ultimately gave the writing department a living. They ate and had a place to live. If everyone went to college and saw through the bullshit the religion would have fallen apart.
I see this as a wasted generation. The 1975 generation. My parents are part of this generation having spent the better part of their lives waiting. It is sad to see how the misguided can affect the lives of so many.
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All I need is my motorcycle. Do you ride?
by wannabefree ini began riding motorcycles in my early teens.
my 1979 honda xl500s became my best friend.
i had a few teenage neighbors and school friends that rode too.
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hoser
There are a lot of a hole elders out there. I think you had the bad luck to get one as your bible teacher. As I started reading your story I couldn’t help but think about places where people are too poor to buy a car but then you got to it.
The elder that studied with me quit college because his teacher told him it was dangerous. These guys have a powerful influence on young people.
Anyway, I’m happy you’re getting back into riding and have fun.
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Do local JWs want in-person meetings back in your congregation?
by JWTom ini realize many here think that in-person meetings will return as soon as things are safe with covid.
but many acknowledge it will likely be 2022 or later when this happens.. surprisingly, many pimi jws in our congregation are not shy about saying they are fine with zoom meetings forever and do not want to go back to in-person meetings.
many speculate similar thoughts that are on this site....such as a combination of in-person and zoom meetings.
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hoser
In the Jehovah’s Witness religion it’s who you know not what you know.
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7/16 OSB is selling for 60 bucks a sheet
by mickbobcat inso in my area osb is up to 60 a sheet.
this is bsc insane.
from 10 to 12 bucks a year ago.
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hoser
It was 40 a few years back. I live where they make the stuff so it helps out our local economy
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Anyone else selling stocks?
by mickbobcat ini hit the highs yesterday and sold deep in the money calls.
this will protect my stocks while i still draw dividends.
anyone else hedging their stocks.
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hoser
If I print copious amounts of money it’s called counterfeiting. If the government prints copious amounts of money it’s called quantitative easing. -
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Anyone else selling stocks?
by mickbobcat ini hit the highs yesterday and sold deep in the money calls.
this will protect my stocks while i still draw dividends.
anyone else hedging their stocks.
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hoser
I’m playing the long game. If anything I’d be buying if the market drops significantly. Stocks, real estate, metals, hockey cards, even the old camper in your back yard are all a hedge against currency devaluation(inflation)
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$15.00 minimum wage
by hoser inwhile we are talking about economic stimulus i thought i’d bring up the $15 minimum wage.
pros and cons?.
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hoser
Titch. If the maximum income is 5 million there will be a lot of people who earn 4,999,999.00.
Simon. I don’t believe taxes should be progressive. High earners are managers, business owners and hire a lot of people. Why discourage productivity?
Maybe there should be a maximum income tax.
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U.S. Announcement at CLAM w/o March 3 - Donation of Trailers Needed
by JWTom inat our clam meeting this past week there was a rather lengthy announcement asking for the donation of travel trailers.
needed to be at least 22 feet long and not older than a 2005 model year.
lots of other details were in the announcement about what was desired related condition of the trailer, etc.
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hoser
If you have an rv and selflessly donate it you are now considered “spiritual” and may be rewarded with an interview part on the next special assembly day. Seems like a good deal to me.
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$15.00 minimum wage
by hoser inwhile we are talking about economic stimulus i thought i’d bring up the $15 minimum wage.
pros and cons?.
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hoser
I don’t like the idea of a maximum wage. Not for working class anyway. I have seen too many people refusing to work overtime because the tax rates are too high. This ensures they’ll never get ahead. On the other hand I don’t think anyone earning minimum wage should pay a dime in income taxes.
The solution for billionaires is simple. Abolish income tax and tax the living shit out of capital gains and inheritances. The can hoard as much wealth as they want but when the reaper comes to call the government gets most of it.