Posts by mP

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Aust. Election in 1 week - A review of Kevin Rudd, PM

by fulltimestudent in

i'm still determined not to vote - just to write something unpleasant about pollies on the ballot paper.

if i lived in victoria, i just may, as an act of sheer bastardry, vote for julian assange (of wikileaks fame), but i don't live in vic, so i cant.. my objection to voting is that the political choice offers two self-perpetuating oligarchies (who are something like the governing body).

they make up a slate of candidates and election advertising consists of attempting to persuade swinging voters to vote for their slate of candidates.. anyway, i noted that k.rudd has made a video in chinese, aimed apparently at mainland china.

mP

Jeffro:

http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2655387.htm: "Last night's boat arrival [12 August 2009], with 77 Sri Lankan Tamils on board was just the latest in a steady trickle that began when the Sri Lankan civil war ended in May [2009]. Ever since then Australian government officials have been expecting a new wave of asylum seekers heading for a safer future."

MP:

That doesnt mean things got worse. No where does it state conditions got worse only that some SL wanted to leave. They have been leaving SL since the beginning of the war over 30 years ago.

Jeffro:

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/03/scott-morrison-defends-fiona-scott : "Burke said the Labor government should have changed policies in 2009 to respond to new waves of asylum seekers from Sri Lanka, Iraq and Afghanistan and sought greater bipartisanship on the "Malaysian solution"."

mP:

Again, you are only reporting that SL started to come in increasing numbers in 2009. You havent provided any examples to show *WHY* they would leave after a war ended.

As Barry has stated they are opportunists, not refugees, there is a big difference.

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Aust. Election in 1 week - A review of Kevin Rudd, PM

by fulltimestudent in

i'm still determined not to vote - just to write something unpleasant about pollies on the ballot paper.

if i lived in victoria, i just may, as an act of sheer bastardry, vote for julian assange (of wikileaks fame), but i don't live in vic, so i cant.. my objection to voting is that the political choice offers two self-perpetuating oligarchies (who are something like the governing body).

they make up a slate of candidates and election advertising consists of attempting to persuade swinging voters to vote for their slate of candidates.. anyway, i noted that k.rudd has made a video in chinese, aimed apparently at mainland china.

mP

jeffro:

But I'll provide a few links for the benefit of other readers.

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2013/06/10/comment-why-sri-lankan-asylum-seekers-continue-come-australia: "In 2009, the long Sri Lankan civil war ended with the government forcing a complete defeat for the independence struggle of the Tamil Tigers (known as the LTTE). ... On the other hand, the problems that generated the civil war – which go back to the complex legacy of colonialism and the Tamil conviction that their culture and political rights are not protected – remain unresolved. In addition, with no opposition, the government both inside and outside Sri Lanka, were emboldened. The excesses of the army in occupying the north, extrajudicial abductions, inequities in the reconstruction process and a perceived threat of Sinhala colonisation have been highlighted in the world press."

mP:

Sure the civil war ended abotu 2009, however you didnt provide proof of it getting worse. You summary however does not say the items listed got worse after 2009. I never claimed that SL was a place without problems, i only stated its gotten better because peace is *nearlY* always better than war.

Can you provide a real example telling us how things got worse, this one is a fail.

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Richard Dawkins Fail...

by tenyearsafter in

wow...hard to believe anyone would openly make this kind of comment.... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/09/richard-dawkins-pedophilia_n_3895514.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003#slide=989667.

mP

Julia

I dont know the full situation or context, but pedophilia is not new. Evils like pedophilia, rape, slavery have always existed. The only diference is now they are hated. I think what RD is trying to say is pedophilia was also common and he might have seen it. Things overall are better, we do live in a kinda society, but he often i think gets himself into mud by not speaking effectively.

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Recent Global Cooling Controversy

by metatron in

jw
friends

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2415191/global-cooling-arctic-ice-caps-grows-60-global-warming-predictions.html.

climate change is a legitimate concern - especially as it affects poor nations.

however, the subject has been twisted by greedy global elites resulting in disappointments (if you wish to call them that!

mP

So how do you explain that its business as usual in western countries ? Nobody has ban SUV which is a collosal waste and completely unncessary.

Global warming is another sham, just like it was the end of the world with CFCs and ozone. Nobody remembers the later nowdays.

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Do You Think It Possible That A Member Of Governing Body Would Ever Commit Suicide Because Of The Pain From Cognitive Dissonance?

by frankiespeakin in

i think as things get real tuff for the governing body that the build up of stress from dealing with a corporation founded on lies and manipulation of people that is comming to a head and all the lawsuits and possible criminal prosecution and the day today pressure of having all your decision back fire on you.. the final stage of wishful thinking is the nightmare stage where the whole delusion falls apart.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/wishful_thinking.

i'm thinking just like hitler killed himself rather than face life anymore, that some on the gb may reach that stage..

mP

The GB know very well they are liars and frauds. Stop pretending they are fumbling fools who aretrying in some perverted way to be honest.

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Thoughts on Jesus' Resurrection

by Perry in

i think that in our various discussions about life after the wt, we many times forget about the cornerstone of christian life - the resurrection.

the implications of the existence a man who holds the power of life and death is manifold.

it makes discussions about the existence of god obsolete.. for all of scientists' accomplishments they have never been able to make even one amobea come alive from non-life.

mP

RAWE:

Even many modern preachers of Christianity talk very little about the historical details of Jesus life.

mP:
Thats because theres little material to use. Anyone who tries will quickly run out of things to say in a short time, not to mention the rediculous aspects.

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Thoughts on Jesus' Resurrection

by Perry in

i think that in our various discussions about life after the wt, we many times forget about the cornerstone of christian life - the resurrection.

the implications of the existence a man who holds the power of life and death is manifold.

it makes discussions about the existence of god obsolete.. for all of scientists' accomplishments they have never been able to make even one amobea come alive from non-life.

mP

rawe:

As per the record in Acts, Paul, in fact did not know Jesus personally, so I would argue that favors the idea he wouldn't reflect on specific details from the historical life of Jesus.

mP:

You dont know have to know someone personally to know basic facts about them. I dont know george Washington, but i know a few elementary facts. The problem is Paul knows none. Surely he should be able to repeat something about the ministry, miracles and so on. He did after all spend 2 weeks in jerusalem with Cephas etc.

Rawe:

Consider Paul's words a Colossians 2: " See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy , which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces [ a ] of this world rather than on Christ. "

mP:

How exactly does that make my assertion wrong ? The gospels talk about Jesus does that make them *wrong* for the same reason because they talk about mundane and grander things ?

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What Did Jesus Ask US To Preach About?

by Perry in

jw's repeat mt.

24:14 like a mantra.. but who was he speaking to, us gentiles in the church age?

no, he was speaking to the jews, god's covenant people.

mP

TEC

Peter speaks to the gentiles after that... of course he does...

mP:

Can you give another example where he does or where he gives a comment to cmmand others to preach to gentiles ?

TEC
Paul calls him on his hypocrisy when Peter stops eating with gentiles when Jews are around , since when other Jews are not around, Peter ate and lived with Gentiles as one of them.

mP:

How cna you say Peter was preaching to gentiles when he wouldnt eat with them. Eatting in many communities is the time when families, friends and guests talk. if Peter cant eat with gentiles then they will hardly listen to such an arrogant man who refuses their hospitality.

I dont think im inventing anything at all, im the one being fair dinkum.

TEC
And you are adding to the text, mP, in stating that Peter was in no position to refuse Cornelius because of Cornelius position. Cornelious and all of his friends and family were Gentiles, period.

mP:

And why is my position wrong ?

TEC

Peter went to them because of Christ, not because of whoever Cornelius might be.

MP:

Well the simple reasoning that Cornelius was in a positio nof power is much easier to believe than some supernatural claim.

TEC
Again, Israel FIRST... then when Israel rejected the invitation from Christ, that invitation OPENED to all others. "I have other sheep who are not of this pen"... shows that Christ DID talk to them about it, but they did not yet understand.

MP:

Yes we all know the story of Abraham, but you fail to address the cruetly, and racism with this direction. How cruel forget the rest of manking because Abraham was the friend of God some past distant ancestor. Is this any different from comdemning black people to slavery supposedly because Canaan saw Noah naked ? Even if he did, why should black people much later be punished for this ?

TEC

You are also missing this from the end of Matthew:
"Therefore go and make disciples of ALL NATIONS.. ."

mP:

Im not denying this scripture, however as i have stated jesus example and speachs where he tells the opposite outnumber this.

So why did jesus teach the opposite for th emajority of his time ? Why did Peter some how only remember to only preach to jews and not know about mat 24:14 ? Was Peter stupid or is Mat 24:14 a later invention ? Luke, Mark and John dont tell us anything like that because Matt made it up.

TEC

The end of Mark
"Go into all the world and preach the good news to ALL creation ."

mP:

Everything aafter16:8 is an insertion. Jesus never said that.

TEC

The end of Luke:

"This is what is written: The Christs will suffere and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. "

MP:

Chrsits with an "S" ? Was Luke writing about more than one ?

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What Did Jesus Ask US To Preach About?

by Perry in

jw's repeat mt.

24:14 like a mantra.. but who was he speaking to, us gentiles in the church age?

no, he was speaking to the jews, god's covenant people.

mP

@design

Thats half the problem. Everybody assumes too much about the Bible. It tells some real whoppers and yet everybody trusts it simply because a few guys wrote it down. A few other guys wrote the koran, but is it seriously truth ? of course not. its a book written by aresholes just like the bible.

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What Did Jesus Ask US To Preach About?

by Perry in

jw's repeat mt.

24:14 like a mantra.. but who was he speaking to, us gentiles in the church age?

no, he was speaking to the jews, god's covenant people.

mP

My posts 2 up should say Stephen does NOT mention Jesus...