imagine a few years in the future when it is possible to remove the brain from the body and keep it alive artificially.
everything that is 'you' is contained in your brain.
so, even though it would appear to simply be a lump of meat plugged into a life support machine, you would be trapped inside of it.
Funny hillary_step, but I still find Kelly Ripa to be more attractive and interesting than Kathie Lee Gifford ever was.
I have a more applicable example.
IronGland said:
No,None, Zero sensory input. No sight, smell, taste,hearing. just a black void, nothing but your own thoughts .
Oops. My mistake. Irongland stated specially that one was left with nothing but their own thoughts. I guess dear old Dubya wouldn't work after all. You have to be able to THINK first. Silly me.
on september 8, 1963 my sister, carmen elizabeth was born.. she was, and would remain the only girl in our family.
she was so adorable, brown haired, brown eyed and had a great smile.
she was less than a year younger than i, and we were like the 'best of pals' as kids.. she'd allow me to put beans in her ears, or get her to put peas in her nose or carrots on top of her teeth, and make me laugh.. she was born in cape breton, nova scotia.
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A very touching post indeed. I was sincerely moved.
In some instances there just are no words sufficient for the emotions involved.
This is obviously one of those cases.
My heart goes out to you.
which songs do all of you over 40 feel are must-listens for those of every age?
conversely, i really would like to know what the younger ones here think are the must -hear songs for every generation.
without my daughters in my life, i don't get to hear the better offerings of the new artists.
Hey now 2Pac is my all time favorite artist. Period. Don't be ragging on him! Chances are you have never even taken the time to truly listen to his lyrics. All too often those who dislike rap altogether immediately dismiss it as garbage.
Yes he may have attempted to project the image of of a thug while attending art school as a child, but hey, like it or not, it was an excellent marketing strategy. Let us make a comparison. Do you fault George Bush for putting on a military outfit and landing on an aircraft carrier and claiming to be a soldier? (Right-wing pricks who interject to defend him take heed, he was AWOL in the Texas Air National Guard and has yet to account for it, learn your facts before opening your mouth and promptly inserting your foot.)
To date there are hundreds, if not thousands, of clones and wannabes riding his coattails aspiring for the fame and legend he possessed and still possesses. No rapper has or will match the lyrical talent and mystique he holds. Like legendary artists of other genres, such as Elvis, Marvin Gaye, Aaliyah, and others, having died before his time at the ripe old age of 25 he will be known more for his potential and what could have been. Taking into consideration what he DID accomplish in his 25 years is testament enough to his greatness.
An entire generation of youth listen to his music with adoration as those decades ago listened to the Beatles and Elvis. Make fun of him all you want or call him names, but his name will be remembered and cherished long after you or I are dead and forgotten.
Have a nice day.
i'm in a bit of a state at the moment, my wife has just left me about 30 mins ago and took the kids...i don't know where.... ok, some of you long-timers may remember the problems i had with my son ben, who decided that the jw religion wasn't for him about a year ago.
i supported him as best i could through that and he's developed into a fine young man with a more healthy spiritual attitude, investigationg a number of christian churches in the area and finally settled on church of england, which he really likes now.. although no longer a christian myself i have no objection to them pursuing whatever religious path they choose (obviously within reason).
that has been the case with all of my children: ben, 15, charlotte, 14 and chloe, 12. i have never attempted to stop my wife taking them to the meetings although i have voiced to them privately my concerns about the religion.
Much as I like you, this is neither the time nor the place, man.
With all due respect LT, this is precisely why I posted in the manner I did.
Have a look at my posting history.
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/member/5379/default.ashx
In case you did not notice (and I'm sure most did not nor care) I had not posted on this website in a month or more. I wished to clarify that despite my not spending much time on this site anymore due to my differences of opinion with those who run it, I would show my support for someone I find to be a good person who does not deserve such treatment as a result of JW beliefs.
Sheesh, I was trying to do a good thing for someone, and I still get taken the wrong way and criticized for it.
Nevertheless, my statements stand. Dean it is good to hear an update from you. Please keep us informed on your circumstance. Ever since I joined this site I found you to be a logical, kind, balanced poster.If you need someone to talk to, I am more than happy to be a listening ear.
i'm in a bit of a state at the moment, my wife has just left me about 30 mins ago and took the kids...i don't know where.... ok, some of you long-timers may remember the problems i had with my son ben, who decided that the jw religion wasn't for him about a year ago.
i supported him as best i could through that and he's developed into a fine young man with a more healthy spiritual attitude, investigationg a number of christian churches in the area and finally settled on church of england, which he really likes now.. although no longer a christian myself i have no objection to them pursuing whatever religious path they choose (obviously within reason).
that has been the case with all of my children: ben, 15, charlotte, 14 and chloe, 12. i have never attempted to stop my wife taking them to the meetings although i have voiced to them privately my concerns about the religion.
This thread was brought to my attention via email from a friend of mine who still posted on this site.
Despite my difference of opinion with the management of this website in their frequent hypocritical actions, I felt compelled to respond to this.
Dmouse my sincerest sympathies go out to you. This is yet again another personal experience given that reiterates the evils that the Watchtower Society cult perpetrates on families.
No parent who loves their children and takes care of them should be subjected to such madness. Any belief system that considers itself a religion (and operates under that premise) that removes the ability for independent thought and choice is not a religion promoting peace, harmony, knowledge, and love, but is instead a constricting cult. Most on this site know that the Jehovah's Witness religion exists to control lives and generate revenues via a magazine publishing company with free slave labor.
Sadly your wife is a victim of indoctrination and is only acting out what she truly believes is in her child's best interest, and you my friend in your role as a husband and parent are collateral damage she sees as an obstacle to their salvation.
Feel free to PM me anytime if you need someone to talk to for encouragement. I will be checking my mail from time to time to see if you or anyone else contacted me.
swaggart ministries v. cal.
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Great information for newbies unaware of such scandals as this.
Over the last 15 years or so, the Watchtower has indeed had strange bedfellows. Siding with Jimmy Swaggart and the Church of Scientology in lawsuits to retain the right of literature placement, and signing on the dotted line to be a non-governmental organization (NGO) with the "wild beast of Revelation" itself, the United Nations.
Keep it coming.
i'm working 3rd shift for 32 hrs a week with a potential of overtime at a shell station for $8.50 an hr.. w00 h00!!!.
thanks for everyone's love and support!
yizuman
Congratulations!
... can kill you
stress caused by dim-witted co-workers may give you a fatal heart attack!
by kate mcclare .
Amen to this article teejay.
I, like happyout, must work with the stupidest people on the face of the earth. An example? One of my coworkers actually thought the CD-ROM for his laptop was a coffee cup holder. No joke.
Everyday I come home and wonder how some of the people in this office earned a college degree. I guess their example serves as testament to social progression in academia for fear of repercussions that could result in lawsuits and financial catastrophe for some universities.
God bless America. The only nation where the dumbest people can make the most money. Why do rappers and athletes come to mind?
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20030730/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_16
bush takes responsibility for iraq claim
44 minutes ago
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20030730/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_16
Bush Takes Responsibility for Iraq ClaimBy TOM RAUM, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON - President Bush ( news - web sites) on Wednesday accepted personal responsibility for a discredited portion of last winter's State of the Union address that suggested Saddam Hussein ( news - web sites ) was shopping for nuclear material in Africa.
44 minutes ago
Add White House - AP to My Yahoo! "I take personal responsibility for everything I say, absolutely," the president said during an hour-long White House news conference where he sought to quell a controversy that has dogged his administration for weeks.
It was the first time he had specifically taken responsibility for the words. In the past, he sidestepped the question, taking responsibility only for his decisions.
Bush also expressed strong support for his national security adviser, Condoleezza Rice ( news - web sites ), defending her against criticism over her role in the controversy.
Speaking at his first solo news conference since March, the president said the deaths of Saddam Hussein's two sons marked progress in assuring the Iraqi people that the old regime was gone forever. Still, he said he doesn't know how close American troops are to finding the deposed dictator.
"Closer than we were yesterday, I guess. All I know is we're on the hunt," he added.
Bush also said there was a "real threat" of a new al-Qaida attack on the United States, responding to a Department of Homeland Security warning about the possibility that the terror organization tied to the Sept. 11 terror attacks may try more suicide hijackings.
Without shedding much light on the warning, Bush said, "I'm confident that we will thwart their attempts."
On one simmering domestic issue, the president said he opposes gay marriage, and suggested his administration might propose legislation on the subject.
"I believe a marriage is between a man and a woman. And I think we ought to codify that one way or the other. And we've got lawyers looking at the best way to do that," he said.
Despite nearly daily deaths of American troops in postwar Iraq ( news - web sites ), Bush appealed for patience as Iraqis try to form a new, free society. "I didn't expect Thomas Jefferson to emerge in Iraq in a 90-day period," he said.
Bush said the United States and its allies would "complete our mission in Iraq, We will complete our mission in Afghanistan ( news - web sites ) ... We will wage the war on terror against every enemy that plots against our people."
In his Jan. 28 State of the Union speech, Bush uttered 16 words that have come back to haunt him: "The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa."
Many CIA ( news - web sites ) officials doubted the accuracy of the British intelligence. While previously declining to take personal responsibility for those words, CIA Director George Tenet did so, followed by a senior White House aide, deputy national security adviser Stephen Hadley.
Rice has also come under criticism in connection with the speech and events leading to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Bush strongly defended his national security adviser, saying she was an "honest, fabulous person" and the United States was lucky to have her in government.
Fielding questions in the summer heat, Bush also defended his decision not to declassify a portion of a congressional report dealing with intelligence lapses in advance of the Sept. 11 attacks, even though several influential members of Congress and the government of Saudi Arabia had requested him to do so.
Bush told reporters, "since I'm in charge of the war on terror, we won't reveal source and methods" of gathering intelligence.
The president opened his news conference with a pledge to fight the war on terrorism as well as push the economy toward recovery. "We are beginning to see hopeful signs of faster growth in the economy which over time will yield new jobs. Yet the unemployment rate is too high and we will not rest until Americans looking for work can find a job," Bush said.
He also asked Congress to pass measures on his list of priorities — an energy bill, a child tax credit for lower-income families, and a Medicare prescription drug bill among them.
On other issues, Bush:
_Said the United States must sort through "literally miles of documents" to learn the truth of whether Saddam's regime had ties to al-Qaida and details about its weapons programs. "We've been there for 90 days," he said.
_Said his tax cuts accounted for 25 percent of the mushrooming federal budget deficit, but said the cuts were necessary to prevent a deep recession. Spending increases, mostly on war and homeland security, account for much of the rest of the deficit, he said.
_Renewed his contention that the best way to deal with a nuclear weapons program in North Korea ( news - web sites ) is to draw regional neighbors into efforts to stop it. Working directly with North Korea didn't work in the past, he said.
_Defended his goal of raising at least $170 million for a primary election next year in which he faces no GOP opponent. Asked how he will spend it, he said: "Watch me."
_Renewed his commitment to spending $15 billion over five years to combat AIDS ( news - web sites ) in Africa and the Caribbean.
_Wouldn't say whether he will ultimately send ground forces into Liberia ( news - web sites ) but reiterated that President Charles Taylor must step aside, and a cease fire must take hold, before Americans go in to help stabilize the country for the United Nations ( news - web sites ) and relief groups.
-Said "all options remain on the table" on confronting Iran's alleged attempts to build nuclear weapons, but said he hoped tensions could be resolved peacefully. He noted that Iran still officially seeks the destruction of Israel.
-Steered clear of the campaign to recall California Gov. Gray Davis ( news - web sites ), saying it was an issue for state voters. "I view it like an interested political observer would view it," he said.
The appearance before reporters marked the eighth time since taking office that Bush has fielded questions at a formal news conference, and the first time since American and British forces invaded Iraq last March.
By comparison, Bill Clinton ( news - web sites ) had held 33 formal news conferences at a comparable point in his administration; Bush's father, former President George H.W. Bush, had 61.
So let's see. Time for an article wrap-up.
First, Bush finally, after weeks of sidestepping the issue, accepts personal responsibility for making statements and presenting them as fact in his State of the Union Address to incite support for a war when in reality those comments are false allegations.
Next, I see our beloved President continues to allow his personal Christian belief in Jeezus Khrist to guide him when making federal legislation regarding who is or is not entitled to marriage and the rights, privileges, and responsibilities that go along with it, despite the Supreme Court and society viewing things in our era much more liberally. So muc for equality for everyone and no discrimination based on sexual orientation eh?
Third, in his traditional condescending "I'm Da Boss" attitude, he dismisses the requests of the Senate and the Saudi government and says.. hey what was that again? I'll directly quote it:
Bush told reporters, "since I'm in charge of the war on terror, we won't reveal source and methods" of gathering intelligence.
On other issues, Bush says the United States must sort through "literally miles of documents" to learn the truth whether Saddam's regime had ties to al-Qaida. Hey didn't whipping boy yes man Colin Powell already unequivocally state that they were cooperative? That was another justification for waging this war as presented to the UN. Make up your mind Dubya. I'm beginning to admire his ability for revisionism.
Admitted his tax cuts accounted for 25 percent of the mushrooming federal budget deficit. Spending increases, mostly on war and homeland security, account for much of the rest of the deficit.
Thanks George. This in light of today's news that Air Marshals in the Transportation Safety Administration are being laid off despite spending Bush claims is allocated to homeland security, and conveniently the layoff comes just in time for a public warning about potential future airline hijackings.
Thanks George.
Raising $170 million for a primary election next year when he faces no GOP opponent? I got a novel idea. Why don't you put that back into the economy.
Only the 8th time he has fielded questions in a formal news conference, when at this stage of the Administration Clinton had done it 33x and his father had done it 61x? I guess if one thing is positive, his Advisors are intelligent. They do not want him speaking publicly anymore than necessary. Makes him look bad.
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i'd have loved to have a gran as cool as mouthy (grace) ... surfing the net and stuff!.
what do you think?
Mouthy is AWESOME!
She is the coolest and most technically savvy grandmother I have ever encountered.
((((((((((Mouthy))))))))) A VERY BIG HUG.
