Posts by Defianttruth

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Imagine if the GB called you in for questioning

by nolongerconfused in

what would you tell or ask these group of men if they called you in for a meeting?.

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Defianttruth

I would offer each one of them a chance to get on a wrestling mat with me. They would say, "You're a 6'5" 235 pound 35 year old triathlete, former college wrestler. It wouldn't be fair." Then, I would say, "Wait, your Gods anointed. You have the power of God almighty behind you. How is it fair to me? O yeah by the way the only way to tap out is to admit your full of sh1t and the whole thing is made up on national television." How much fun would that be. Snap Crackle Pop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here's a hint. I love arm bars. I think I could have all of them admit it in under 60 seconds each.

Probably 245 I get a little pudgy this time of year.

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Your vs You're....Its vs It's....There vs Their..

by Terry in

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friends

writing and speaking is all about communication.. if we are casually engaged the level of precision vanishes.

simple ideas=simplified language.. but, as we attempt to convey accuracy, specificity and numerical precision--what then?

without a clear standard is proper communication headed for extinction?.

Defianttruth

Interesting James Joyce was one of William Faulkners influences.

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Music Upon Your Exit

by RAYZORBLADE in

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friends

i know this topic has been touched upon from time to time.

i haven't been on here regularly in many years, but i know what it is like for many; or those that are on their way of exiting the organization.. what songs do you recall or remember during your exodus from the wtbts ??.

i left mentally in the late autumn of 1983; apparently (i don't know officially...but does it really matter?

Defianttruth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcGQrk9n07Q

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Your vs You're....Its vs It's....There vs Their..

by Terry in

jw
friends

writing and speaking is all about communication.. if we are casually engaged the level of precision vanishes.

simple ideas=simplified language.. but, as we attempt to convey accuracy, specificity and numerical precision--what then?

without a clear standard is proper communication headed for extinction?.

Defianttruth

I think grammar is important, but it depends on the situation. I am from the deep south. Most people in my area uses horrible grammar. If one grows up surrounded by people who use language incorrectly, he or she will be greatly influenced by the region in which that individual grew up. It does go to show the level of education, an individual has by the language he or she uses. With that being said, the list of acclaimed writers from Mississippi are as long as my arm. If one reads William Faulkner, it doesn't take long to realize that if a grammar teacher was to grade his writing it would take several cases of red ink pens. Faulkner is one of the most acclaimed writers in American history regardless of his grammar.

If someone is talking to friends on a friday night, will it matter if an individual uses the rest of the extinct subjunctive modus of the verb were? I don't think so. If someone is doing scholarly research, I think the answer is yes.

My Achilles Heel has always been spelling. Thank God for spell check.

Here is my resource for grammar.

1. Harbrace College Handbook

http://www.textbooks.com/BooksDescription.php?BKN=286744&SBC=LCC&network=GoogleShopping&tracking_id=9780155039483U&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=9780155039483U&utm_source=googleshopping&kenshu=23b2fc57-f886-5d69-42fe-00001827cdd2&adtype=pla&kw=%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=CJH1ise_kLUCFQuynQoduUEAig

It can be bought cheap and uses example sentences we non-grammar minded folks can copy and reword to fit our needs.

I also think the Oxford Comma is of great value, and it's importance is being eroded by modern writers.

Here is two examples

We invited the geniuses, Pastor Russell and Judge Rutherford to the meeting.

Without the Oxford Comma, the sentence means Pastor Russell and Judge Rutherford are Geniuses invited to to a meeting.

We invited the geniuses, Pastor Russell, and Judge Rutherford to the meeting.

With the Oxford Comma, the sentence means more than one Genius and Pastor Russell, and Judge Rutherford are invited to a meeting. Sentence two also has the potentiality of being true. (That was an apostate nerd joke, get it)

Here's a question which sentence is correct.

I wish I was taller.

I wish I were taller.

Defiant.

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Cedars have you seen this video?

by soiledumpling in

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friends

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annual meeting reportoctober .

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d9vvrsbvkqg

Defianttruth

Really out of 7 million people they couldn't find 20 kids who can sing in pitch.

This group of youngsters do much better.

http://the-tubez.prochan.com/The_Tubez/t/2cf_1356359334

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New here and just sick!

by msconcerned in

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friends

hello, i am new and i feel soooo wrong about being here.

anyway i am an m.s and have been disillusioned ever since the new understanding that came out in october.

i have read many things on this board that i have and also have not thought about.

Defianttruth

Lasciate ogni speranza, voi ch'entrate

Sometimes you have to go through hell to get where your going

Defiant

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I'm meeting with my wife's minister.

by Defianttruth in

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friends

my wife belongs to a small nondenominational church here in town.

i have my reservations.

i am creating a list of questions to ask him.

Defianttruth

My wife belongs to a small nondenominational church here in town. She really wants me to go. I have my reservations. I am creating a list of questions to ask him.

What happens when he and I have theological differences?

What conflict of interest resolutions will he accept?

Membership requirements.

What path must I exercise to reach God?

Can you think of anymore questions than that.

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College On The Cheap! Have You Thought Of Attending College? You Can Very Cheaply!

by ÁrbolesdeArabia in

lots of friends and jws are dealing with depression, some are sad they never went to college and wonder what it's like to get a degree.

the watchtower guilted her members by telling them they were worldy if they wanted a higher education.

college in community schools were free when i took ap classes in high school.

Defianttruth

Here's my two cents.

When picking which degree program an individual wants, he or she should investigate the market. A quick trip to to Monster.com will show a certificate in welding is more fiscally valuable than a PhD in Ancient Literature.
I would suggest a degree that makes one eligible for a license or certificate. Such as engineering, nursing, teaching, accounting, or a similar line of study.
Even if you are looking at a graduate license program like JD or MD get an undergrad degree in something licensable. No one ever said, "We can't hire this Doctor because he is also an engineer." If an individual has a nursing background and are also an attorney the sky is that person's limit. But if grad school doesn't work out for an individual, he or she has a career to fall back on.
With that being said, all accredited 4 year programs qualify for a commission in the military. Most services push O4 and up to seek graduate studies and will help you pay for it.
If you want to study Ancient Literature, make it your minor or your masters. My Masters is field related, but not specifically in what I do. It does help me specialize in my career field.
If you are a nontraditional student seek a company that will help you.

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My questions for YOU

by Terry in

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i'm curious about human intelligence and beliefs as a natural phenomenon.. i've long suspected that even the most "normal" and well-educated person harbors "fringe" beliefs.. the purpose of this thread is not to mock beliefs of any kind.

rather it is for all of us to toss in to a pile our own unprovables so .

we can, as a group, evaluate how natural and non-neurotic such thinking might well be.. .

Defianttruth

I'm doing a fiberglass project today and have lots of down time to work with between coats. This subject makes me think. I was thinking about my hypothetical spaceship earlier. Lets say it has to be huge. It must have enviromental, waste managment, navigation, and many other systems. I think an aircraft carrier would be a good platform to examine do to its size and wieght. Wiki says the USS Enterprize wieghs 100,000 tons. Just to get through a years acceleration at .9 gs to 30,000k/s we would use 3,840,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 Joules of force, and require 16,400,000,000 horse power. That get's us moving. Now we can cruise for a century or two. After that we have to use the same amount of energy to slow down. A total of 7,680,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 joules about the energy produced by 4 nuclear plants city block sized and wieghing millions of tons.

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My questions for YOU

by Terry in

jw
friends

i'm curious about human intelligence and beliefs as a natural phenomenon.. i've long suspected that even the most "normal" and well-educated person harbors "fringe" beliefs.. the purpose of this thread is not to mock beliefs of any kind.

rather it is for all of us to toss in to a pile our own unprovables so .

we can, as a group, evaluate how natural and non-neurotic such thinking might well be.. .

Defianttruth

I got to thinking about the 95 years of acceleration for 10gs I did that math in my head. I reworked it on paper and its .9g for 1 year. I should be more carefull. Scotoma: The problem with a warp is it would be impossible for matter to go through with out being destroyed. The gravitaional and electo forces would be stagering. Not to mention the theromdynamic probems with being in a warp. How long could one last at -450f. its around 57,000,000 btu/hr of heat flow for 1 inch of 1000ft 2 of aluminum. That would be one cold space ship.