Minimus: Well, it wouldn't bother me...it really wouldn't. I can just tell them that I HAVE gotten the vaccination, and show them the card that I got, as proof of the vaccination. Or, if they come knocking or ringing the doorbell, I can always just refuse to respond. You know, the doorbell is not some kind of "god" that MUST be appeased by responding to it. It really isn't. But, as stated, if I do respond to someone from the Government coming to my door, I can just show them my proof of the vaccination. No problem. Best Regards...Titch.
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39What Do You Think About The Government Going Door to Door To Get You Vaccinated?
by minimus ini hate anyone bothering me going door to door and house to house.
maybe it’s my jw background?
i dunno..
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The right to not be exposed to ideas I don’t like or agree with?
by EdenOne inok, i would like to submit to the forum the following question: in abstract, do you think that there is a right to not being exposed to ideas that you don’t like or disagree with?
please think it through and its implications on both ends of the spectrum.. it’s not the right to conscientious objection to do something you vehemently disagree with; it’s not about the liberty to chose which ideas you want to embrace or advocate.
it’s something different.. given that, as exjws, we understand the importance of being exposed to different opinions in order to form our own opinion, should someone claim the right not to be exposed to opinions or ideas that they don’t like?
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Well, EdenOne, you bring out some interesting ideas in this post. (As well as do folks who have responded) Another example that I'd like to mention here is the issue of the members of the Westboro Baptist Church, here in the United States which was started by its pastor, Fred Phelps, who is now deceased. You might remember, that is the group that enjoyed coming to funerals, of either soldiers who had passed on, or more notoriously, at the funeral of Matthew Shepard, who was a young gay man. The Westboro Baptist Church folks would show up with their posters and signs, expressing the idea that "God Hates Fags", or "Thank God for Dead Soldiers." Now, then, if I had been there, would I have had the he RIGHT to NOT be exposed to their belief system, as presented by their protest signs? Well, no. I certainly don't like their ideas, but I have the choice to just ignore their message, as presented by their protest signs. Now, if I had been there, and I knew that the W.B.C. folks were going to be there with their protest signs, I would have exposed them to MY own signs. Signs that would have said..."There Is No God Who Hates ANYONE." "God Is Imaginary." "God Is The Figment of Human Imagination---Deal With It!". Would they have had the right to NOT be exposed to my own belief system? No. They could just choose to ignore my own signs. It would work both ways. Thanks for reading......Best Regards
Titch.
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Do You Think Trump Will Make A Comeback?
by minimus indo you think he could get reinstated as president?
do you think trump will run again for president or do you think he will just be a force for the republican party behind the scenes?.
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But, then again...he might demise from natural causes before then, too. Or, contract some serious disease, and have no interest in running for political office again.
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Some Other Terms For The "Big Bang".....
by titch infolks: as you probably all know, it has been speculated that the whole universe, or cosmos, started with what has been called "the big bang.
" but, i've thought up some other terms for the "bb".
how about the big boom....or, the big kaboom....or, the big explosion...the big ignition...or...the big cosmic fartation.
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UTR: Or, how about "The Horrendous Space Kapowie". Good one, from Calvin & Hobbes.
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Do You Love The Country You Are In or From?
by minimus inmost people over the generations have taken pride in their heritage, nationality and country they are from.
it’s not uncommon to hear of “proud” italians and proud irish people , as an example.
are you proud of your country and your nationality or do you feel shame or indifference?.
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Well, no, I do not really love it or am I proud of it. To begin, I AM a U.S. Citizen, having been born in a city in Southern California in 1954. But I am ambivalent, no, apathetic, towards the United States of America. To me, the U.S.A. just happens to be a geographic location on Planet Earth that I was born inside the boundaries of, by complete accident of birth. I did not "exist" in some "spirit world" before being born, and ask to be sent to Earth, and ask to be placed in the United States of America, when born. It all happened by complete accident, or chance. That's all. Perhaps this has come about as a result of having "anhedonia." Or, "jaded." Or, both. Maybe, I don't know. . But, having stated that, I'll still say.... Best Regards to all...
Titch.
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Some Other Terms For The "Big Bang".....
by titch infolks: as you probably all know, it has been speculated that the whole universe, or cosmos, started with what has been called "the big bang.
" but, i've thought up some other terms for the "bb".
how about the big boom....or, the big kaboom....or, the big explosion...the big ignition...or...the big cosmic fartation.
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Folks: As you probably all know, it has been speculated that the whole Universe, or Cosmos, started with what has been called "The Big Bang." But, I've thought up some other terms for the "BB". How about the Big Boom....or, the Big Kaboom....or, the Big Explosion...the Big Ignition...or...the Big Cosmic Fartation. Or, how about the Big S.O.E (Start of Everything)...the Big B.O.E. (Beginning of Everything). Can you think of any other terms? Let us know/. Best Regards, Everyone...
Titch
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Juneteenth
by minimus inare you ready to celebrate??
it’s such a big holiday that the local electric company will be closed in order to celebrate.
only emergencies will be dealt with on that day.. what are you doing for the holiday?.
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Well, nothing....Absolutely nothing in the way of celebrating. The date, June 19th, or, Juneteenth means nothing to me. Best Regards, Everyone...
Titch.
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Party tunes
by jhine inas usual there's a lot of serious shizzle being discussed on here .
i can only cope with so much serious , so here's something that's really not .
as some of you know l am getting married soon and organising the evening bash .
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Since Smiddy3 mentioned the Bee Gees, how about this one from the Bee Gees: "You Should Be Dancing". That might work.
Here's one for thought, and I kid you not: It's called "Niki Nana", performed by Yanni, during many of his concerts. (Niki Nana translates to "We Are One.") I've seen many videos of his concerts, during which that piece is played, and, I gotta tell ya, if that doesn't make a person want to get up out of their seat and onto the dance floor, I don't know what will. Best Regards...
Titch.
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One thing that I might mention here is that whatever a person does as far as work---employment---for the purpose of earning money. Don't ever base your self-worth or self-image as a human being upon what you might happen to do for earning that money. Jobs can---and will---come and go throughout one's lifetime. So, don't become TOO attached to any one career or job. Just my thoughts---
Titch.
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Iamallcool: If you are asking, What do I do as a means to earn money, well, now, just like you, I am not in the work force, the work world. Being that I am in my mid-60s, I am what is called "semi-retired." About 4 years ago I decided to take early-retirement Social Security benefits. I also receive a couple of small pensions from some companies that I once worked for. And, I receive some money from a person who rents a spare room in my residence.
Buuuuuut-----for most of my working years, I was involved in clerical, general office, administrative work. I have done other things---from working for a fellow JW in his small janitorial service, to working as a delivery driver. But, in my clerical/office work I have been a Mail Room Clerk, a Data-Entry Clerk, a Document Control Clerk, an Envelope Sorting Clerk...all kinds of things. Even an Office Receptionist!
Now, eventually, I might have to return to the work force to supplement my Social Security benefits. But, I DO NOT want to get back into full-time employment, only part-time employment. I have done ENOUGH full-time employment in my working years to realize that it is no longer fun and enjoyable. At least, not for me, it isn't.
Best Regards, All...Titch.