Posts by termite 35

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'American Gone Mad' - a British author's view on the current situation

by Xander in

interesting read:subject: america's madness - john le carre .

the united states of america has gone mad .

john le carre .

termite 35

I know Dakota; but he invaded Poland and you know the rest.

The point I was trying to make was Hitler invaded and so others were justified in defending.

Kuwait was allowed to be protected because Saddan invaded.

The current UN resolutions DO NOT allow Saddam to be invadad NOW just because we have decided to suddenly take offense at his regime.It is illegal to invade a regime that is disaproved of. No one cared about the plight of the Iraqi people last year or the year before etc.I think the question should be ;why now?

Maybe because the could'nt find Bin laden?

Did they really think we did'nt notice the switch from one to the other on trumped up charges of Saddam hiding Bin laden in North Iraq? Saddam has no hold over Northern Iraq; if Bin laden is there it is nothing to do with Saddam.I do not approve of warmongering from any of them .

The British government todaystooped to new lows; trying to get us to rally around 'our troops' because war is inevitable was emotional blackmail- and a disgusting tactic- I, for one, will be back marching again tomorrow with a few million others.

Many wonder why they did'nt hunt him down last time - it all seems like a hidden adgendas to me and i'm wary because of their dishonesty and blatent lack of concern for the lives that will be lost.

You're right- we all had a part in arming him- and more fool us for thinking we can control such foolish dealings with evil dictators.

I'm quite depressed tonight, can't sleep; anyone else feel sense of sadness and bewilderment that it has come to this?

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'American Gone Mad' - a British author's view on the current situation

by Xander in

interesting read:subject: america's madness - john le carre .

the united states of america has gone mad .

john le carre .

termite 35

Thi Chi;

Don't compare the situation with Hitler; Saddam has'nt invaded the US or Britain, that's the point, that's why we have all the wrangling about the legality of the whole farce.The UN resolutions were never worded so that military action was to be a concequence of non- compliance.

The situation is a disgrace and I am ashamed of my country tonight.

God help the Iraqi people.

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Jst2laws, Hope Your Surgery Goes Well!

by onacruse in

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hand surgery may not be the worst, but for a right-handed man to be without full use of his right hand for 6 weeks, well, all i can is:.

joy, i hope you have your "patience" cap handy.

there's no patient more irascible than a hubby, eh?

termite 35

Just2laws;

good luck and I hope it all goes well

just remember to write ' It's this one' on your right hand, you know what these hospitals are like, go on; I dare you- a friend of mine did on their knee and found 'We know' written back when he woke up !

love to you both xxx

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Have You Ever Written A Letter To the Society?

by minimus in

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when i was a kid, i remember my family regularly visiting other friends, including a brother that was the bible study servant.

every week, he would send a different letter to the society on a variety of subjects.

when our families would meet, he would ask us the question and we would do research or give our opinion on what we thought the society's answer was going to be.

termite 35

Only once; to ask them questions about their UN 'affiliation'.

I received the same standard reply that everyone else had around November 2001 which at the time I thought was pretty useless- but later it was great ammunition for me to show others in the cong. so that I felt my reasons for going would be understandable - even if not agreed with

Most people sympathised and understood- even elders to a point- but when it came down to having the courage of their convictions they toed the party line.

I did phone many times though- that was interesting- if you call pretending to be different people in various positions in the congregation you get very different replies .

I was shouted at, uncontrolably, by an Australian t*ss*r in Bethel London, who told me I was the most unforgiving un christian person he'd ever spoken to because I would'nt forgive the society for their 'mistake' regarding the UN- at least he admitted they'd made one .

I don't think i'll bother again, though I may send them a Christmas card.

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My father is dead

by cruzanheart in

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today i found out that my dad committed suicide, probably on sunday sometime.

his body was found today and the plano police department called me.

i am numb and grieving, kind of relieved for a lot of reasons, and very very sad.

termite 35

(((((((((((((((((((Nina)))))))))))))))))))))))i' was SO sorry and shocked to read you thread.Are you ok? are you on your own? If you want to talk- [email protected] please mail me- or i'll send you my phone no.

I found my dad just over a month ago now- such a shocking day- I can't begin to describe it- butI just want you to know that i'm thinking of you and wish I could help you. Try to get some sleep- it helped me get through the first week(though I needed help)

let us know how you're feeling sweetie when you're ready

I wish I could give you a hug, but can't so i'll send you all my love to you tonight xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx termite

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What the heck is Marmite.

by El Kabong in

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i saw a reply by francois on another thread asking what the heck is marmite.

we americans with our (a-hem) "refined tastes" really don't eat this stuff.

most americans really never heard of the stuff.

termite 35

http://www.eddnet.org.uk/comedy/marmite01.html

I hope that link worked-i'm having problems with pasting stuff...

marmite is GEORGEOUS stuff ! It's practically compulsary in our house , unrivalled on toast and in addition to being no comparison to vegemite, which is similar to axle grease; is very useful stuff.

see above

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Celebrating!!!

by Joyzabel in

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celebrating!

yep, tonight is the night we have purchased our freedom.

yep, the boys can only say (no incidents to point to, no 2 witnesses) that they feel we are <gasp> apostates!

termite 35

Thanks joy and jst2 l ; i'd love to ! ( Though I'd better wait until after the school run)

I'm really glad you sound so happy and hope that we've made up for the crappy friends you've 'lost'

I hope you have a ball with your new found FREEDOM and spare time and that you get to do all the things you've always wanted to.

I think i'm only now learning to go out and grab life by the horns and get stuck in - it's taken nearly 18 months- but the sense od anticipation is incredible -

love to you both- hope to meet you again sonetime

Termite xxxx

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Glastonbury

by bay64me in

anybody going to glastonbury this year?

termite 35

Hi there, Bay64me; I may go this year; tickets are pretty hard to come by (if it's even on, there's been a bit of debate about it as usual )

I usually wait to see i'm offered one by a friend who knows Mr E,got one last year it was a great ticket with access into the hospitality parts etc to mingle with the washed - but it was only for one; so my husband declined to go without me- sensible lad!

good luck

Hi Trucker - have you heard about ant of the supposed line up yet ? Eminem was rumoured...

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(((Joy2Bfree))), I'm sorry

by WildTurkey in

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hey joy, im very sorry for the pain you are going through, because the lose of your father.

i also know you had to deal with the borg world again and i know that was hard to deal with.

i really dont have the words just want you to know i care.

termite 35

Oh Joy, I was so sorry to see this thread.

I only came back for a much needed break from all the sadness and stress of my fathers' sudden passing to try and stop my mind dwelling on thoughts that are spinning around in my head and saw this...I can't believe it...

My heart aches for you today, I wish I could be of more use to you by being closer, to help you with some of the things you don't want to do. I hope it was peaceful for him and that you are coping today. My email is

[email protected] if you want it.

all my love to you both, the advice I received here last week comforted me and helped me keep going when I wanted to curl up and disappear;

try and get lots of sleep Joy (pills if you have to) talk to people if you can and be kind to your self, you have a lot to cope with,don't forget to eat- it's so easy to forget; and go out for a massage or have lots of deep, hot,relaxing baths.

I wish I could be more help.

All my love to you both; i'll be thinking of you

Termite xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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my dad died

by termite 35 in

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dear everyone, my dad died suddenly and unexpectedly at the weekend.he did'nt turn up for a family dinner and my husband and i went to see if he was ok.he was dead.collapsed in his home.i can't stop shaking and i feel really sick.i've lost my mum and now my dad too.i wish i could sleep for months and wake when the pain has finished with me.

it hurts so much .sorry to bring everyone down-but i'm stressed at having to sort out his arrangements due to the autopsy and funeral etc and the house and my feelings.

; i just wanted to tell you all as my husband's gone for a walk and the children are asleep and i'm feeling scared about viewing his body, but i know i'll have to and i feel guilty for feeling like that.stupid thoughts racing through my mind at the moment-need to 'hear' a friendly voice .

termite 35

I was overwhelmed when I came here tonight- it'll be the last time for a while as I have so many sad things to do - but you've all made such a difference.Love and concern for others is priceless and soothing beyond belief.

Newyork;i'm so sorry about your parents-that's horrific

Kep; your father sounded a wonderful man to have in troubled times- no wonder he's missed.

Trucker- I think your parents have died too hav'nt they? hugs to you.Estee; no card or love sent from your children? So you had added hurt on top of the sadness.xxAscot; 62 is young these days-life is so unfair for some xx

Cruzanheart; you're right- the doctor phoned me tonight- I told him the coroners report said a myocardic ischeania (?) and under lying cardio vascular disease

.It was VERY quick- even before he hit the floor apparently- though the thought of him hitting the floor makes me feel sick.

But for his sake it's good.

And Nancy...what can I say? I wish I was near you so we could support eachother through this.I can only imagine you feel like I do.indescribably painful , physical hurt that makes me feel I can't breathe and makes me gasp for air.I wish I could help you. ((((((((((((((((((huge hugs.. )))))))))))))))))))))))

you poor thing- I was going to say 'how strange' but it's not, unfortunately, in the veteran world of athletics- my father went to many vet's funerals this past year.but I never thought he'd be one.

.Was your dad competing internationally ?If he was I expect they knew eachother-it was a close world

where everyone knew eachother.I'm so sorry- was it in similar circumstances to my dad ? Don't answer on here if you don't want to- i'll mail you-who knows- we may have met - the athletics kids who played in the sand of the long jumps at meets while the dads competed i 'm thinking of you tonight-i'm going to get another cup of tea and write you an email- then i'm going for a late walk to look at the stars-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Edited by - termite 35 on 14 January 2003 17:26:50