Posts by Murray Smith

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My sis and her husband are assholes

by JRK in

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14 years ago

i love my mother with all my heart.

i purchased an airline ticket for her to visit my sister, one that hasn't spoken to me for over 7 years.

my sis wants me to send her the itinerary of my mothers trip, asking her for it.

14 years ago

Murray Smith 14 years ago

Having family still "in" is a problem I don't have, have never had, and therefore cannot fully comprehend. After visiting this site for a few months, however, I can appreciate it being a problem that must be a regular hassel, not to mention a constant reminder of things you would rather leave behind but can't.

Remember JRK . . . your actions (in assisting your mother) are morally superior to those of your sister . . . elevated . . . take the deserved satisfaction from that and let it override your displeasure . . . your Mum will recognise that and love you all the more for it . . . Additionally when and if things change with your sister . . . you will have no regrets.

All the very best to you . . . you sound like a good person.

Luvonyall

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I will return to the borg because.....

by cyberjesus in

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14 years ago

i was just reading of a dude who is going back to the matrix.... to save his wife?

to meet a wife?

to divorce scripturally his wife?

14 years ago

Murray Smith 14 years ago

. . . there is an absence of parenting factors in my adolescent/post-adolescent past, and that, coupled with the vulnerability I feel on account of the current crises in my life, make a high-control mind-bending parent figure who have my everlasting future all mapped out for me, highly desirable right now.

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Glenn Beck on His Game Today - Go Glenn!

by Sam Whiskey in

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14 years ago

man!

this guy is spot on.

go glenn!

14 years ago

Murray Smith 14 years ago

Can anyone join in here?

I'm not sure if you guys realise . . . but this thread has a distinctly "american" flavor to it. I don't wish to sound patronising, but you do have some distinctive traits . . . but don't get me wrong . . . I love you guys . . . you gave me my old religion after all!

It's all that left-right-conservative-liberal-democrat-republican-bullshit . . . along with the penchant for lauding the views of the talking heads that swoon you over your TV screens . . . and I have to agree with villabolo with regard to the overall debate regarding Glenn Beck . . . he adds nothing.

Back in 1949 a man called Einstein had this to say . . . "A largely unregulated capatalist global economy can only result in the greatest ever tragedy for mankind" (to that effect) . . . he added something like . . . "The increased competition for resources by an ever increasing population will impoverish many and place wealth in fewer and fewer hands"

Yeah . . . over 60 years ago . . . Villabolo's sound presentation re; global warming is simply "hurrying" the process up and bringing the inevitable forward. The global community is heading for unprecedented upheaval . . . but you don't have to be an Einstein to work that out surely to God!

Does it not make sense that future prospects depend more on creating personal circumstances that are most likely to survive that upheaval? . . . than on this . . . .

Let's face it, I'm an opportunist, so I'm also looking at the markets and how this will affect investment opportunities as well. In these situations there are ways to profit from these scenarios. Just thinking about all these things.(Sam Whiskey)

Ahhh yes . . . investment and profit . . . don't you just get giddy with anticipation when you here the words "passive income" . . .

All it really means is "I love getting rewarded for doing fuck all" . . . and lies behind the momentum which drives us onward . . . fantastic!

Getting something for nothing . . . reminds me of a guy called Beck and an old religion I used to belong to.

Shit . . . what does that make me . . . democrat? . . . liberal? . . . actually I'm Tangata Whenua

Luvonyall

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More successful in life working for someone else or yourself?

by sinis in

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14 years ago

although i have always worked for someone else during my life, with pay and benefits i can't complain about, i'm getting to the point where i am tired of this shit.

i have a co-worker whose wife started a business and within three years is grossing over 1.2 million.. i talked to my co-worker who is going to retire this year (possibly) and he said had he of known in his youth what he knows now he would have worked for himself as that is where the true wealth and independence come from.. my sig other has some business ideas and i am helping her out, so hopefully it will pan out.

i do believe though that having your own business is hard work, but the success or failure is basically on your shoulders.. just tired of the work week rat race... .

14 years ago

Murray Smith 14 years ago

Good Luck Totally ADD . . . don't get fat!

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Earthquake Victims - a moment please

by Murray Smith in

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14 years ago

as i write these words (12.00 midday nz time) a memorial service is being held for the 200+ who lost thier lives on february 22nd 2011.. .

a crowd of around 100,000 have gathered in hagley park (our central park) which includes prince william, the prime minister, the govenor general, the prime minister of australia, the govenor general of australia and numerous internationals.

international urban search and rescue teams have temporarily left thier posts and marched into the park to rapturous spontaneous applause.. .

14 years ago

Murray Smith 14 years ago

As I write these words (12.00 midday NZ time) a memorial service is being held for the 200+ who lost thier lives on February 22nd 2011.

A crowd of around 100,000 have gathered in Hagley Park (our Central Park) which includes Prince William, the Prime Minister, the Govenor General, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Govenor General of Australia and numerous internationals. International Urban Search And Rescue teams have temporarily left thier posts and marched into the park to rapturous spontaneous applause.

This is all about those who are no longer among us . . . who died a premature and frightening death . . . some were my friends.

I invite you to stop for a moment with me . . .

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JW Limericsk - Add your own!

by pirata in

14 years ago

feeling a bit silly tonight, so i thought i'd try my hand at some limericks.

feel free to add some more:.

two witnesses just newly wed. tried to get friskie in bed.

14 years ago

Murray Smith 14 years ago

I don't

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More successful in life working for someone else or yourself?

by sinis in

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14 years ago

although i have always worked for someone else during my life, with pay and benefits i can't complain about, i'm getting to the point where i am tired of this shit.

i have a co-worker whose wife started a business and within three years is grossing over 1.2 million.. i talked to my co-worker who is going to retire this year (possibly) and he said had he of known in his youth what he knows now he would have worked for himself as that is where the true wealth and independence come from.. my sig other has some business ideas and i am helping her out, so hopefully it will pan out.

i do believe though that having your own business is hard work, but the success or failure is basically on your shoulders.. just tired of the work week rat race... .

14 years ago

Murray Smith 14 years ago

I have spent the last 30 yrs being mostly self-employed, but I'm not sure if my experience and thoughts are what your looking for. Nevertheless, I'll offer them for what they're worth.

Looking back, the greatest value for me is the "independence" rather than the "wealth" factor. Working for a wage puts a "value" on your time which is fixed, whereas the independence of being self-employed allows you to use your time for things other than wealth accumulation that you still consider "valuable" ie; family,children, friends . . . even giving time to the other nameless, faceless members of your community.

Certainly, having more resources by way of wealth is desirable . . . but the independence to decide how your resources are expended is of greater value to me, however great or meagre they may be . . . the quality of the "outcome" rather than the level of the "income" . . . if you like. Self-employment and it's independence grants you this privilege to a greater degree for sure. You and yours sound smart enough . . . so give it a go by all means. Good luck.

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JW Limericsk - Add your own!

by pirata in

14 years ago

feeling a bit silly tonight, so i thought i'd try my hand at some limericks.

feel free to add some more:.

two witnesses just newly wed. tried to get friskie in bed.

14 years ago

Murray Smith 14 years ago

Here's a couple . . .

There was a young brother named Gordon

Who loved all the WT had taught 'im

When his girlfriend came by

He got kinda shy

So under his 'Penthouse' he stored 'em

Give me your lifetime to borrow . . .

And I promise you no more sorrow . . .

Just listen to me . . .

And my prophecy . . .

The fulfilment? . . . well, that comes tomorrow

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Present some evidence for evolution...

by Spade in

14 years ago

there's no evidence that can't be overturned and exposed as deception in the scientific community.

jehovah's witnesses don't stonewall any new findings.

we have degree regarding adaptation.

14 years ago

Murray Smith 14 years ago

Anyone who get's upset by OUTLAW to the extent of hurling hatred and insults has lost 100% credibility right there!

No offence intended OUTLAW

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Should I contact the Society and tell them I want out?

by sinis in

14 years ago

as of late i have been thinking about this.

my sig other and i have successfully faded, and the last kh i attended (cards were moved to) was like 8+ years ago.

i really do not care either way, however i have been asking myself as of late if i should.

14 years ago

Murray Smith 14 years ago

I'm one who has "faded" over about 7 years and apart from casual relationships which have lingered, and have never had any "official" treatment of my departure. I recognise the need for "closure" or some kind of "status acknowledgement", but with the passage of time see such as nothing more than a legacy to the mind-set of being a JW . . . still playing by thier rules if you like.

My current feeling is that your change of status is your business . . . let it remain a mystery to them . . . while that remains the case you will not be restricted by or feel the effects of that twisted way of thinking . . . allows you more freedom to be accessible . . . and that can be an advantage when others find themselves in a similar position . . . all the very best to you.

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