No china would love the land but would never mess with the South. The trade relations between the two are huge. China is smart and would not try to take the South and destroy the current trade agreements.
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North Korea - U.S - War ?
by *lost* inthings look to be hotting up here.
scary.. what are the chances of it all kicking off ?.
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North Korea - U.S - War ?
by *lost* inthings look to be hotting up here.
scary.. what are the chances of it all kicking off ?.
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Defianttruth
My neighbor is a Col. In military intel. We were talking about dprk after Easter. He told me it would take 15 min to sink all the offensive vessels in the north Korean Navy. The North Koreans only have enough fuel reserve for Airforce for one day. Once allied air dominance is established it should take fewer than 4 days to cut the head off of the snake. Then if we are smart we look at china and say here's your newest state of the Chinese Republic.
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VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA | The Age newspaper | March 15, 2013 | Jehovah's Witnesses a 'cruel cult'
by jwleaks inthe age newspaper | fairfax media | friday, march 15, 2013. jehovah's witnesses a 'cruel cult'.
http://www.theage.com.au/national/jehovahs-witnesses-a-cruel-cult-20130315-2g5x3.html.
christian sect the jehovah's witnesses - with 64,000 active 'disciples' in australia - are a cruel religion with no soul, according to melbourne cultbuster raphael aron.. his warning comes as the federal government considers tightening the definition of a charity to prevent some cults and quasi-religions keeping their tax free status.
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I too ask about the shuning policy to the rank and file when I see them. They always say, "no". I always pull out my smart phone and show them this. http://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/shunning/. I have them read aloud so everyone there knows they are lying and I walk away. Shuts em up and they clear out of the area.
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just heard that it is possible to make a gun using a 3d printer is this star trek or what?
by 20yearfader inon the radio today i heard that it is possible to make toys and guns using a 3d printer.is everything in star trek becoming reality?give some examples of things that we use today that were thought up on the star trek series..
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These printers cost more than 20 AR15s. You could kill more people with a bat than a plastic AR. The neat thing is in the near future we could need a side mirror for our car. Instead of going to the dealer to get the part, we will drive to the print shop and have a licensed part printed.
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To my nephews. Its been 10 year, but I still love you.
by Defianttruth inwill take you to a brave's game at home.
and tell about andruw jones.. i wonder who,.
will take you to the beach.
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Defianttruth
I wonder who,
will take you to a Brave's game at home
and tell about Andruw Jones.
I wonder who,
will take you to the beach
and laugh as you stare at the girls we meet.
I wonder who,
will take you fishing in your 16th year
and let you finish one of their beers.
I wonder who,
will tell you it's going to be alright
when you and your girlfriend have your first big fight.
I wonder who,
will make fun of your voice and its change
and let you know it's happened to every man.
I wonder who,
will teach you classic rock riffs
and teach you old guys can be hip.
I wonder who,
will tell you it's okay
when you've had a horrible day.
I wonder who,
will tell your mom don't make a fuss
all little boys will learn to curse.
I wonder who,
will watch you high school graduate
and to their alma mater matriculate.
Not me your Uncle,
who's always missed your love
who's life is crushed without your hugs.
who thinks about you every day
who wishes in his life you could stay
who see boys do what boys do
and wonders if one of them is you.
I your uncle can promise this.
I will be in your life if its ever you wish.
You have a shelter that's always near
if in life you face a fear.
My absence was not my choice.
If I could be there we would both rejoice.
I pray one day you find the truth about the truth
and I will help you heal from your misspent youth.
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Do You Appreciate The Service Of Our Military?
by minimus inbeing raised a jehovah's witness, i did not have any appreciation for the military or for veterans.. now, when i see a military person, especially in uniform, i am grateful for their work as well as the fact that they risk their lives for us.. do you appreciate our men and women of the military?.
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Defianttruth
I think this is a heavily over looked error in WTBS theology. One of the few times in my adult life I have spoken to my father, we talked about this very subject. There is zero scriptural evidence of abstaining from military service. Zero. Period.
Here's the back story: I was at my grandfather's funeral about 6 years ago and my dad graciously tries to sell me a religion, I mean comfort me. We talk for a little and he asked me what I was doing now. I told him I was working for L-3 doing optics research. He asked what we did. I told him the company has different products and services spread around the world, but I was helping develop imaging systems for military aircraft. He got visibly mad. He said I can't believe my son would work for a defense contractor. He asked me if I remembered he almost went to jail as a draft dodger, I mean contentious objector. I said yes, but I follow the examples of the apostles when it comes to this subject not the made up rules of the Seven Day Adventist. He got indignant and asked me to explain. I said, "Sure."
I asked where in the Bible does it mention not to serve in a military. He had two retorts.
- Jesus said, "Love thy neighbor."
- Jesus said, "Those who live my the sword die by the sword."
My response:
Yes, Jesus said both of those things. Is it loving to allow your fellow countrymen to be slaughtered and raped by an invading army? No of course not. It is pretty simple if a nation does not have a way to defend themselves they will be defeated and conquered. Armies have always been a part of nations, tribes, and clans through out history. Look at the history of any nation. The Apostles knew armies are essential to the existence of a nation. Did they ever have a situation involving an early christian who was a soldier? Yes of course, Cornelius. My dad said that the bible never addresses his association with the Roman Army. I said, "Absolutely, don't you think if it was an issue they would have addressed it." They could have left the fact he was an officer completely out of the narrative, but they didn't. They didn't order Cornelius to leave the military in order to become a Christian. (On a side note, One should read the account and notice the way God describes Cornelius. If he was living in sin by being a soldier, would God had poured these blessing upon him?) Cornelius had a 25 year commission and could not resign it. If he quit the Roman Army, he would have been executed for treason. If being in the military would have been an important detail it would have been discussed. Remember, Cornelius wasn't an officer for the Jewish Army. He commanded 60-80 Roman invaders. These were viscous and efficient killers non like the world had ever seen before. On the "Live by the sword die by the sword", it was probably a parable. Those who play with fire get burned, those who marry ugly women have ugly children, those who don't bathe smell offensively, those who live by the beach get sand on their feet etc. etc all make sense. No where did Jesus say I command you to never lift a sword. Jesus told Peter to put his sword away, not to get rid of it and never use it again. Christ submitted himself to the Roman Army and it's authority allowing his own capture, trial, and death.
My father looked at me and smiled and said, "I guess you have a point. I never thought of it that way."
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NWT Matt 18:2 Child referred to as "it"
by Red Piller inthe nwt translation renders matt 18:2 this way,.
"so, calling a young child to him, he set it in their midst ".
calling a child "it" made me curious.
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I think one should put "it" in to context. In the time period this was written children and women did not enjoy the status and privileges these individuals do currently. Children were slaves a person did not have to buy, and women were slaves you bought but could have sex with. So, contextually "it" may be correct. The Apostle Paul raised the status of women higher than probably in person in the history of the world. For children, it was this scripture. The people of this audience would have been flabbergasted by hearing these words. How dare he put a child in the place reserved for an adult. For women, it was him saying husbands be considerate of your wife. This was a brand new concept. If you were rich, you would divorce your old wife and buy a new one. If you were not rich, you would divorce her so you wouldn't have to care for her in her old age. To us these statements sound common place, but at this point in time it was an outrageous thing to say.
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Defianttruth
I was forced at the age of 14. I wish I would have just taken the ass beating now. I really miss my siblings and would love to meet their children.
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Imagine if the GB called you in for questioning
by nolongerconfused inwhat would you tell or ask these group of men if they called you in for a meeting?.
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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 inwriting 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?.
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Defianttruth
Interesting James Joyce was one of William Faulkners influences.