i have been reading the previous posts today and have noticed some pretty heated depates on politcs with, rightfully so, locked threads.. all of us on this board come from many different countries with different forms of goverments and benifits.
everybody thinks that they have the best and are willing to defend that view.
i would hate to see any of us lose "friendships" on this forum over debates that have no winners.. i enjoy posts from everybody that is involved in these discussions and would hate to loose the insights they provide on every other issue besides politics.
A quick word about propaganda:
When the Soviet Union existed, the Communist regime utilized propaganda tactics to keep the masses in accord with the Red Machine.
A prime example was their newspaper, Pravda. Know what the word "Pravda" means in Russian? It means: "The Truth".
Sound familiar??
is fornication as bad as the jw's say it is?
jw quote - "the aftereffects of immorality are as bitter as wormwood and as sharp as a two-edged sword?painful and death dealing.
a troubled conscience, an unwanted pregnancy, or a sexually transmitted disease are often the bitter consequences of such conduct.
Sex in any form cannot be enjoyable as naturally intended if it is accompanied by guilt and fear, as the JWs would have it.
Most religion spends entirely too much time peering into their minions' bedrooms, and not enough time caring for the flock. The JWs are certainly one of the most sex-obsessed religions I've ever encountered. Any religion that forbids sexual privacy through demands of controlled sexual activity invites illicit sexual exploration among its membership, and overall creates an unhealthy atmosphere of distrust and intolerance.
i have been reading the previous posts today and have noticed some pretty heated depates on politcs with, rightfully so, locked threads.. all of us on this board come from many different countries with different forms of goverments and benifits.
everybody thinks that they have the best and are willing to defend that view.
i would hate to see any of us lose "friendships" on this forum over debates that have no winners.. i enjoy posts from everybody that is involved in these discussions and would hate to loose the insights they provide on every other issue besides politics.
I think most of the people on this board, regardless of political affiliation, will have as much success persuading those who do not see things their way to join their camp as they would in persuading someone here to return to the JWs.
When I voice my political views, they are expressed out of personal fear that the candidate(s) I see as a damaging element to our society will be elected/re-elected. However, Gretchen has it right about turning into pissing matches, which is why I rarely participate in these threads lately. All that can be said has been said.
I will take my views to the polling station and hope for the best.
...what would you choose.
i'd pick japanese over my polish/german/scottish heritage any day.
i'm watching iron chef....damn, those japanese can cook a live octopus better than a mofo.
Any one knows where to get more freedom to do as you like ?
Why not try Liechtenstein? 95% of the world has never heard of the place, so I don't think anyone will notice what you do there.
for new year's eve!
actually a restaurant in the gay village here in town, with my brother and his partner of 20 years (!
) (they put most heteros to shame).
SFJ, don't know what you meant by that - maybe I need another coffee .
Perhaps I should have explained a little more. I've been rather grumpy lately, and my statement was a reflection of my mood. It was not meant as an attack, but just a personal reflection.
I was not born with the "GQ" look. My physical appearance has always been "average" at best. Part of the problem, not just with the gay community, but with society as a whole, is that there seems to be a standard by which people are judged based upon outward appearances and physical attributes. When I was younger, I wanted to alter my appearance so that I would be accepted by the "in" crowd. I was never invited to "the" parties, and I was usually shunned by those who were gifted with the body of Adonis and/or the endowment of Apollo.
Being a former JW who experienced the worst sort of shunning after I was disfellowshipped, I have always been sensitive to any situation where I am shunned.
Now that I am older (47) and in a very happy long-term relationship, that sort of superficiality means less to me personally any more. Yet, the myth that exterior beauty equals success and happiness continues to be perpetuated, and I wonder how many "less-than" youths suffer because of it as I did. Last year, I discontinued a subscription to a magazine because they ran a very offensive advertisement for a diet drug picturing a buff man in a shower, while behind him stood several forlorn-looking bald, pot-bellied, middle-aged men. The caption read something to the effect of "Take our product now before it is too late."
I wrote to the publisher and told them that I was a middle-aged man with a less-than-perfect body, and by their accepting such advertising, they obviously considered me as being "too late" for help, and therefore I cancelled my subscription. I never heard back from them, although I have been told that the offending ad no longer runs in their magazine, so likely I was not the only person who found it offensive.
I'm glad you had such a good time in the bar, but I suppose the point I was trying to make (in all my grumpiness) is that you saw a very superficial side of the gay community. It is a segment of society I personally want nothing to do with, because I've had enough shunning to last a lifetime.
I apologize if you found my remarks offensive. I was just thinking out loud.
firpo carr claims that michael jackson never slept with children.
they may have slept in his bed, but he slept on the floor.. see "jackson adviser: 'great emotional toll on family' " at.
http://www.cnn.com/ .
Considering the current "two witnesses" rule the WTBTS has in place, I can understand his denial.
for new year's eve!
actually a restaurant in the gay village here in town, with my brother and his partner of 20 years (!
) (they put most heteros to shame).
But one thing I gotta say is, some of those gay fellows are mighty cute! What a waste - so many men, so little opportunity .
I am personally grateful that I am somewhat homely. This way, you cannot consider me a waste.
anger over stunt with croc and baby
39 minutes ago
melbourne (reuters) - celebrity crocodile hunter steve irwin has triggered outrage after he held his one-month-old baby while feeding a snapping crocodile during a show at his australian zoo.
Considering the fact so many of my neighbors allow their small children to play in the streets unsupervised, I can understand why this sort of program would have entertainment value to the parents.
happy b'day, g/friend!!
may all your wishes come true.....so be careful whatcha wish for...heheh
frannie b
OMG...... Gypsy, I keep forgetting to email you!! Sorry!!
You'll hear from me this week.....promise!
(PS) Happy, Happy Birthday!!
...what would you choose.
i'd pick japanese over my polish/german/scottish heritage any day.
i'm watching iron chef....damn, those japanese can cook a live octopus better than a mofo.
I'd like to be Klingon or Vulcan.
I'd have to agree that Vulcan would be a logical choice.
