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  Medieval Kingdom Test

  by Scorpion in

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  find out what occupation you would have if you were living in a medieval kingdom.. > http://www.cmi-lmi.com/cgibin/king5.cgi.

  i was a white knight

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  Julie

  Oh that's an easy one! I was a Queen, of course.

  Julie
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  Why Brits Rule Supreme.

  by hillary_step in

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  brits rule supreme because:.

  imagination - the brits have far more interesting and equivalent words for the us brain-dead.

  for example, thundering dunderhead, planky-bonse, squonka, mole-brain, glaswegian.. though most women over 60 in the inner cities, in a sort of tribal union, all wear the same pale-buff raincoats, similar plastic rain-hats and sensible shoes, and all look like joan plowright, they still manage to have sons who are sas hit men or yorkshire cricketers.. confidence - take for example your common or garden down the pub englishman.

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  I must say I love that old British tradition of under-stating things.

  Julie
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  Are we equal...?

  by DannyBear in

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  when an employer resorts to comments like 'who sign's your check?

  ' or 'are you biting the hand that feed's you?

  ', it is normally due to some perceived or overt violation of loyalty, or simply to shut the employee up regarding the subject matter at hand.. i don't like the tactic, because it is rarely used in a one on one situaltion, but generally in the ear shot of other's, to squelch the matter.

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  A lesson in irony.

  Prisca said:

  Name calling is something that is normally associated with kindergartens, not discussion boards comprising of people who are supposed to be adults.

  Then Prisca says:

  Where did I say that I never engage in name-calling?

  So when Tina replies:

  you just called yourself a kindergartener

  Prisca replies:

  Tina, you're as predictable as ever. You couldn't resist replying, could you? Plus you insist on the name-calling (again).

  Prisca, it's true. You said only kindergarteners, not mature adults, resort to calling names and in your next post you admit to name-calling. Foresight my girl, look it up, learn to apply it and avoid these embarrassing foot-in-mouth episodes. Just a helpful tip for you during this happiest of seasons.

  Julie
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  Are we equal...?

  by DannyBear in

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  when an employer resorts to comments like 'who sign's your check?

  ' or 'are you biting the hand that feed's you?

  ', it is normally due to some perceived or overt violation of loyalty, or simply to shut the employee up regarding the subject matter at hand.. i don't like the tactic, because it is rarely used in a one on one situaltion, but generally in the ear shot of other's, to squelch the matter.

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  Hi Danny,

  You said:
  But I did want to say thank you again Julie, this exchange has renewed my spirit, you made me happy by just your tone.

  You're welcome. Always glad to spread a little happiness around, everyone deserves happiness, don't you think?

  :I want to have that kind of relationship, even if we next vehemently disagree.

  "Civil, vehement disagreement", has a ring to it I'd say. Smacks of irony, which you may know, I am a big fan of.

  You've got a deal.

  Regards,
  Julie
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  Are we equal...?

  by DannyBear in

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  when an employer resorts to comments like 'who sign's your check?

  ' or 'are you biting the hand that feed's you?

  ', it is normally due to some perceived or overt violation of loyalty, or simply to shut the employee up regarding the subject matter at hand.. i don't like the tactic, because it is rarely used in a one on one situaltion, but generally in the ear shot of other's, to squelch the matter.

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  Greetings to all fellow/equal posters,

  Addressing the initial post in this thread:

  :When an employer resorts to comments like 'who sign's your check?' or 'are you biting the hand that feed's you?', it is normally due to some perceived or overt violation of loyalty, or simply to shut the employee up regarding the subject matter at hand.
  I don't like the tactic, because it is rarely used in a one on one situaltion, but generally in the ear shot of other's, to squelch the matter. It is a power based, control technique. It usually works.

  Dannybear, I never thought I'd be sayin' this but bygod I agree with you 100% here. It reveals a horrible insecurity on the part of the employer too, like respect can be gained by this person through fear and intimidation, not earned. Reminds me of biblegod but that's something else again.....quite Machiavelian.

  :Here on jw.com for any poster to even suggest that certain 'worthy', or 'accomplished ', tenured participants deserve special consideration, is restricting and trampling on other's free will and spirit. For an author to ascribe his works, as worthy of such recognition, is pure absurdity. Common sense, not to mention the vast diversity in thinking, should assure any writer, that not everyone will agree with his/her conclusion's on any given matter.

  I agree with you again. I wonder, who it is that is suggesting they are worthy of special consideration? I do not necessarily agree that an author submitting their works for recognition is absurd though to demand special consideration because of them is. I do believe high quality works should be worthy of some credibility for the author.

  :This assinine position, would promote the idea that because someone offered an opinion that held up to be true in the past, is no longer subject to review or critique for current stands. Complete hogwash.

  This is true too. Anyone making an assertion should be willing to back up the assertion no matter how often in the past this person has proven other assertions. It is the only fair standard to apply to all. Is there someone who is making assertions and not backing them up? If so, bygod I will petition them to do so myself.

  :There is also an attitude displayed by those who have adopted this course of 'power' and 'control', they believe that because they offer an answer or explanation for their particular stance, that anyone who does not accept their answer, as gospel, as the end of the matter, is thick, or unable to reason. Again the heighth of arrogance and conceit.

  I am wondering if you are confusing someone "not accepting their answer" with someone not refuting an answer by using the same standards as those asked of the one making the initial assertion.

  :One man's answer is another's question. These self induldged writer's just assume, that what they say has more weight than the next guy, this to me is where most of these threads, get sidetracked.

  I think that the threads get sidetracked because people take reference to past works as "bragging" or demanding special consideration, I think such is merely establishing credibility.

  :The 'power' poster thinks he has addressed the question or issue, it is a done deal. Even if he/she thinks she has just responded with the most literate and sound reply...the reader may not. In fact the reader may see the response as a flame or putdown, of the readers idea.

  This is true. Sometimes an "answer", however well intended, can be misconstrued. Obviously the best thing to do, if one feels their sound refutation has been waved away like so much nonsense, would be to break it down to serious points in said refutation and ask why this is not considered credible argument. If you put an effort into argument then you (referring to all here) have every right to expect it to be addressed repsectfully. Of course one must be careful about content if planning to take a stand in this way. Example, the refutation "You suck" doesn't necesssarily merit a serious rebuttal. If one were to say "You're wrong because fact A, fact B and fact C." then it is really only right to get a thoughtful rebuttal/concession in reply.

  :Until everyone can disagree, can point out the reason's, without being utterly destroyed, by name calling, condescending remarks, or ridicule of their thinking process, things will never improve. It is a stale mate, even if the power broker's don't see it.

  Exactly the point I tried to make above. Again, it only works if both (or all) participants are willing to stay to the same standard.

  :I used to feel indebted to a religious organization of men, who considered that their 'shit didn't stink' in comparison with other religious men. I realized very early on, after shedding the need to be a 'follower', that no man or group is worthy of 'power' and 'control' over what is truth and what is not. I don't give a good god damn, how long they spent researching, studying, publishing, spreading the 'good news'....they deserve no more no less respect, than the next guy.

  Well I feel that an educated opinion is worthy of more serious consideration than an emotional comment. It's all about that credibility of sources and stuff. As a historian I have become aware of just how incredibly important source credibility is.

  :I hear and see more truth comming out of real everyday life experiences, from people who have nothing to gain, or prove to me...than I ever have in reading some 'high minded' self appointed, 'feed you at the appointed time' teacher. The truth they(real life) teach me, is a pill a whole lot easier to swallow, to boot.

  Again, I am in full agreeement. Real life is the greatest of teachers. The benefit of us being humans (besides the opposable thumb thing) is our wonderful ability to communicate. We can all share the knowledge we acquire out in the world and help our fellow man along on the journey. For instance, my sister in law, new mother, has greatly benefitted from my own experience as a mom. I have saved her countless difficulties by sharing my own life-lessons with her. That is the beauty of it. I guess some don't want to gain knowledge in that way but others do. I know I have greatly benefitted from some of those who take the trouble to post serious teaching/information stuff. Then again I remember someone whining about one of those kind of posts I find so educatonal as boring "reems and reems of information...". Guess we all want to get something different from this place.

  I guess anyone who doesn't go for that stuff should just skip those posts. Just like I skip certain kind of posts that will obviously hold no interest for me.

  :Don't toot your own horn at me. Don't expect me to roll over because you say it's so. Don't threaten me with 'taking your toy's' and leaving. You whoever that think your special or deserving of some special consideration.....think again...little man/woman....your no different than the rest of us. Equal is a very simple concept, when discussing matter's of the spirit and faith. That is what we talk about the most, isn't it? If so, equality and respect is not an option, it is a right.

  Well I am half with you here. Yes, we are all equals in the sense that we all deserve common consideration to a point. We are not all at the same point of our journey. The tricky thing about discussions on this sensitive topic is again the uniform standard. If one makes assertions they should be prepared to back them up. If one wants to challenge these assertion one should do so in the same standard they would hold the one making assertions to. The real respect thing, that has to be earned and being highly educated is not the exclusive path to this. I think honesty and willingness to admit fault as well as conceding "I didn't know that, thanks for sharing" are all highly acceptable methods of earning respect.

  Just my thoughts on the whole "equals" thing--regards to all,
  Julie
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  Daily Text - 1 Tim. 6:4

  by YoYoMama in

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  1 tim.

  6:4 - from these things spring envy, strife, abusive speeches, wicked suspicions.. commentary:.

  evidently, in the apostle paul's day, there were some in the congregation who failed to control their tongue and got involved in quibbling debates about words.

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  I would challenge Paul. I think he was a self-important, self-righteous, chauvanistic, proud moocher. Oh yeah, he was haughty too.

  But hey, that's me.

  Take care,
  Julie
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  Tooting my own horn

  by WildHorses in

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  ok, since i have to be 39 years old.

  i want to hear lots and lots of happy birthdays.. you can send money too if you want.

  lol a cool million will do.

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  Happy Birthday to a very nice lady. Many more dear.

  Julie
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  Trusting You To Make Me Smile!

  by Englishman in

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  a few months ago, 'somebody' - or 'chag' to h20'-ers, and i, had some dialogue about smiley music.. 'smiley' music is music that brings a great big smile to your face, when you hum or whistle along to it, you just can't help a big grin spreading from ear to ear.

  it has to be good enough for you to say "wow, that is good", it has to be good enough for someone to take the trouble to wait for the download via audiogalaxy before they have even heard it.. so, what music / song can you recommend to others like me?

  bear in mind, please, that i shall post my opinions very, very honestly, especially if it takes forever to download!.

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  Hey the E-man,

  I hae song for you, a little bit witty but more along the lines of justice in the end that may make you smile. Date Rape by Sublime.

  Anyone else here a Sublime fan??? I think those guys were brilliant, big on social justice. Too bad about that wretched drug problem and they are no more. Another song they have, cna't think of the title, maybe "I don't want to leave my bed today"? Good one.

  Julie
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  What books have shaped your affected you?

  by Eyebrow in

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  in another post i mentioned job a comedy of justice by robert heinlien.

  the responses to the post got me thinking about other books that have affected me.

  what books have had an impact on your life?

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  Eight Places to Beat a Man and Not Leave a Mark by U.R. Gonnagetit

  
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  It's just dawned on me...

  by Billygoat in

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  ...that jw's have a hard time forgiving others because they themselves are rarely forgiven for their own sins.

  according to their beliefs jehovah keeps track of every detail of your life...good and bad.

  that even if you are humble and repent of your sins, that there is still no true forgiveness until the new system.

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  Dear Andi,

  You come on up to Michigan honey. We have a big enough house where you'd be quite comfy and there is always big fun and laughs!! We would be very honored to have such a classy beautiful (inside and out)gal in our family. And we would forgive you everything before we even knew anything!!!

  I think you're one swell chick. Come anytime.

  It's your dad's loss but I know it still hurts. Try to be consoled by the fact you are loved here by many who have never even met you but are wise enough to see how fine you really are.

  Hugs,
  Julie