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  Some People Stay Witnesses Because They Don't Want To Think For Themselves

  by minimus in

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  i've come to that conclusion.

  some would rather not have to think about a position, a prophecy, a requirement or a belief.

  they really would rather follow the dictates of leaders of an organization.

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  minimus, the same can be said about republicans:) mark
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  Who is Jesus Christ?

  by UnDisfellowshipped in

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  who do you believe jesus christ is?.

  i will post my beliefs on this thread soon.. this is probably the most important question there is to ask anyone.. mark 8:27: and jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of caesarea philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying to them, who do men say that i am?

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  He sells beer at Dodger games in LA.

  mn
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  A question of race

  by teejay in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  since i was a believer from the earliest of my memories, i spent my formative academic years not thinking or caring much about my future.

  although 1975 (armageddon / the end of the world / jehovah's judgment) was still a year away, as a naive, dumbass teenager it was looming very large on my radar screen.

  besides *that*, my best jw buddy got baptized in february of that year.

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  I don't know teejay, have you tried to be friendly to them? A hey, how ya doin'? You know an ice breaker. What kind of image do you project? Unfortunately prejudices are every where you look these days and it isn't just blacks. (Can you imagine what it would be like to be islamic in todays good ol' US of A?) Racism exists, it will always exist in one ugly form or another. It exists on this board. It doesn't mean we as a race have tolerate it. There are certainly many good things that can be done, and are being done to promote racial awareness. But lets be realistic, it is a slooooooooow process.

  My advice to you is treat others how you would like to be treated, if they don't respond to your gestures, f em' move on. By the way, i hope you don't talk to your clients the way you were talking trash on jwo, (mikes place?) to the ladies over there. One didn't have to know your color after reading those posts. I guess it does have a lot to do with the image you project.

  mark

  Edited by - outonalimb on 26 September 2002 1:8:53

  Edited by - outonalimb on 26 September 2002 1:10:56
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  Bitch-factor

  by SPAZnik in

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  http://test3.thespark.com/bitchtest/ .

  i'm mildly disappointed in myself.

  some funny questions though.

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  Hi All,

  you know i couldn't resist this post. It seems vaguely familiar..... Nah, i'll keep my mouth shut, i was sorry last time:)

  mark
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  "Bitchdom"

  by butalbee in

  1. social
  2. humour

  some of us are bigger bitches than others.............. .

  bitchdom .

  when i stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch.

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  Hi Xena,

  You said:

  Funny I manage to get along fine in the business world with men...haven't been called a bitch yet...at least not to my face

  I have never known any of the guys I mention above, who think of strong women as "bitches", to ever have had the nerve to call such to her face. As far as these women know they too "manage to get along fine in the business world with men".....if only they really knew...

  You said:

  You can make a point without having to get all up in peoples faces...polite but firm...

  True, it isn't necessary to "get all up in peoples faces" but your "polite but firm" assertion reveals you likely have never been associated with the wonderful world of restaurant management. I will mention your suggested tactics to my two female managers,and after they recover from their bout of laughter, I'll be interested in their thoughts on your suggested method.

  Again, my point is, women, at least in my industry, who are outspoken and aggresive are considered bitches. Men are dicks. It is just a word, a label. The term is never openly spoken when the opposite sex is present. Words. Perceptions. The battle of the sexes. I also hope that you didn't take this opportunity to take a dig at my wife with your comments,I know there is no love lost between you two. I really didn't mean for this to turn into such a weighty matter. It was all pretty tongue in cheek. If any of you didn't know who my wife was, it probably wouldn't have been given a second thought.

  love ya, mean it
  Mark
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  "Bitchdom"

  by butalbee in

  1. social
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  some of us are bigger bitches than others.............. .

  bitchdom .

  when i stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch.

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  Xander,

  You said:
  The difference is in the ability to see others point of view or not. An aggressive person considers all or most perspectives, and pursues the best one regardless of who else it effects. A bitch/dick does whatever is best for themselves/screw the world.

  So.... they sound the same to me, the bitch says screw the world, the aggresive one weighs their options, and then chooses one regardless
  of who it affects?

  My point was that it is just a label. Bitch or a dick. It is a label errantly used to describe someone of the opposite sex that has a demeanor not compatible with your own. Agressive women in some of the business circles I have been associated with, were considered bitches if they didn't kow tow to their male peers. And yes, in turn by doing so, the men were being dicks! It is unfortunate but I have seen women almost given no choice but to be "bitchy" in the business world. If that is how they are perceived, and get the job done, probably better than a man, so be it.

  My wife is aggresive, outspoken does that make her a bitch? Not in the sense one thinks of when refered to that way, I was just trying to make a point. It's all in your interpretation.

  Mark
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  Go Leafs Go!!!

  by Beans in

  1. social
  2. physical

  i have been holding back through the first two rounds as i get to excited to shout and scream.

  today for the first time i drove around with my flag on the truck.

  i can`t get my hopes up to soon as i usually do but i can`t hold back any longer "i am weak"!.

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  Go is right, go home Leafs. The Wings have a date with Lord Stanley
  I'm afraid!

  Mark
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  "Bitchdom"

  by butalbee in

  1. social
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  some of us are bigger bitches than others.............. .

  bitchdom .

  when i stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch.

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  Butalbee,
  In the business world it can be quite the same thing. A man is aggressive, a woman is a bitch. The tag is usually applied by men that are insecure with their own masculinity. Wear your badge of bitchiness with pride! It scares the hell out of some men.
  Me,I like bithches:) Hell, I am married to one:D

  Mark
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  My letter to the editor

  by larc in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  yesterday, our local newspaper ran the story about the jw pedophile issue.

  just a few moments ago, i emailed a letter to the editor.

  i hope it gets published, and i hope that some of you will also email your newspaper regarding the news.

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  To all,
  The story also ran in our local paper, buried on page 5 of section B.
  I agree with Naeb and Imbue, it will probably quietly blow over, for now. But like the recent barage of articles regarding the Catlick priests, other stories are sure to surface. Hopefully this is just the tip of the iceberg. Any long journey begins with the first step, look at it as a first step in exposing all that you folks have endured. Write your local paper, let your voices be heard. Don't let it blow over! There is strength in numbers.

  Mark
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  Is it possible to love 2 people at same time?

  by butalbee in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  jane doe once upon a time had a dream life, she had the perfect man, who would've done anything for her, and did everything just for her, loved her wholeheartedly, dedicating the rest of his life to make her happy.

  well, one day joe blow comes along, and sweeps jane off her feet, w/ his delightful smile and his vivacious personality--and jane starts to get confused: she has deeps feeling for john doe, but she just can't resist this joe blow.

  somehow, in the middle of ruining her dream life--the nice house, loving, caring person to share it with, she finds herself totally smittened by joe blow, and starts thinking about him more than she thinks about her john doe dude.

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  Butalbee,
  Jane can't "get him back". She can only regain his trust with the passing of time. John will never forget, but if he has any insight and inner strength, he will look at himself and realize Jane strayed for a reason and what can he do differently this time. Assuming he still wants to continue the relationship. I am not saying it's Johns fault,but he obviously didn't fulfill something in Jane. Both John and Jane need to be really honest with each other, ego's aside, and decide together if there is any foundation left to build on. If they truly love each other, they will.

  LB, I think you can, it may take 8 years, it depends on the strength and commitment of the individuals involved.

  Mark