Posts by piztjw

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Toddler accidentally shoots woman dead in Idaho Walmart

by nicolaou in

a woman has been shot dead by a 2-year-old in a wal-mart store in idaho.. .

the 29-year-old was shopping with four children in the store in hayden, when the two-year-old reached into her handbag and fired the weapon, shooting her dead.. initial reports suggested the woman was the boy's mother, but the police have said that this is as yet unclear how they are related.. source; http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/toddler-accidentally-shoots-woman-in-idaho-walmart-9950847.html.

i've nothing to add to my past comments on americas psychotic relationship with guns.

piztjw

Not sure what that has to do with gun rights. For every crazy idiotic moron with a gun there are 10 thousand responsible ones. But you don't hear about those.

That is the crux of the matter. IF the facts about all the safe, sane, responsible firearm owners were presented with the same level of persistence as the stories that portray firearms in a negative light there may be fewer frightened people. A firearm is nothing more than a tool. Like a chain saw it does nothing just sitting there. It is only when used that it has results, and improper use is dangerous, but used properly at the right time, and in the right manner any firearm is good. Of all the numerous firearms I own NOT ONE has ever hurt or killed a person. . .EVER!

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thoughts on this week's meeting

by prologos in

first thing i noticed, a would-be elder with a suitcase-sized 'service' bag.

pretender.

but i thought:.

piztjw

I noticed too that the SM part said the eldurrs took the lead by ASSIGNING hospitality for the Sunday speaker. MW dictionary defines hospitable this way: given to generous and cordial reception of guests. That is 180 degrees from having to be assigned.

As far as those arrogant "spirit appointed" men who still drag their suitcase to the hall and park it in the walkway as a tripping hazard, that is done purely for show, as they then pull out their new electronic gadget for the entire meeting. They cannot even be bothered to crack open a Bible! So much for the claim to be students of the Bible!

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harrods

by stan livedeath in

a lady walks into harrods.

she looks around, spots a beautiful diamond bracelet and walks over to inspect it.

as she bends over to look more closely, she unexpectedly farts.very embarrassed, she looks around nervously to see if anyone noticed her little woops and prays that a sales person was not anywhere near.as she turns around, her worst nightmare materializes in the form of a salesman standing right behind her good looking as well.cool as a cucumber, he displays all of the qualities one would expect of a professional in a store like harrods.he politely greets the lady with, good day, madam.

piztjw

For some reason this joke reminds me of many of the JW teachings.

Three old men were walking down the railroad tracks when the 1st man asked the 3rd man, "Did you poop your pants?" The man replied, "No."

So they walked on and eventually the second man smelled it too, so he said, "Are you sure you didnt crap your pants?" The third man again said, "Im positive I didnt crap my pants!"

So they walked on longer. Finally it smelled so bad they pulled his pants down and said, "HEY! We thought you said you didnt crap your pants." The man looked at them and replied, "OH! I thought you meant today!"

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Logging In

by piztjw in

five steps to log in?.

why can we not get a login screen that we just enter our user name and password, like most other sites do?.

1. enter user name.

piztjw

Five steps to log in?

Why can we not get a login screen that we just enter our user name and password, like most other sites do?

1. Enter user name

2. Enter password

3. Click Not on a public computer

4. Enter capcha code

5. Click login

Repeat as many times as needed to FINALLY get logged in.

Seems to be a bit of un-needed overkill on the login.

Am I the only one in the entire old JWN community that feels this waste of time is okay?

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A possible way for the Watch Tower to generate revenue via their website.

by adjusted knowledge in

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friends

earlier in the week someone posted the potential value of the jw website based on visits and if they used advertisements.

many stated they would never do that but i propose they could.. besides their real estate profit making business model, they have the conventions as cash generating machines.

they give directions to their members to which hotels/motels to use.

piztjw

Wouldn't paid ads put their "not-for-profit" status in jeopardy?

That is the key. If jw.(B)org ~~accepted~~ solicited UNPAID adds from businesses for which they ~~suggested~~ ordered that the sheep patronize for some token discount (remember, most JW's are tightwads) they could accept a cash ~~kick-back~~ donation from those approved businesses.

What a wonderful arrangement from the GB...JW's think they got a deal on something, the organization gets money coming in, and businesses get a tax break for "charitable" contributions.

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To all my congregation Elders :

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

thank you for coming to my house so often because you were so concerned about me missing so many meetings.. ( actually, the only time you visited was when the circuit and district overseers were in town.

you really showed them how concerned you were about your sheep.

i now know that it is more of a duty than a concern.).

piztjw

@LongHairGal

I made the mistake of trying to be supportive of a now ex-sister when she was still in who was in a similar situation as yours. We both caught hell from the eldurrs. They thought it was better that she be treated as you described and be pushed out, than to be treated with respect and compassion and want to remain in. Turns out it was better for both of us that we are both now either fully out, or at least only physically in for now.

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To all my congregation Elders :

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

thank you for coming to my house so often because you were so concerned about me missing so many meetings.. ( actually, the only time you visited was when the circuit and district overseers were in town.

you really showed them how concerned you were about your sheep.

i now know that it is more of a duty than a concern.).

piztjw

I hear them yap on in prayers about, "let the ones we see missing from the meeting know we love them and miss them," yet they NEVER offer to call or drop by. They pray to be heard by men, and serve to be seen by men. Hypocrites is what they all are.

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Men are not looking forward to becoming Elders or Ministerial Servants

by Hidden-Window in

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friends

i have noticed an apparently increasing number of men who are not interested in becoming ministerial servants or elders.

i also know of some that have voluntarily stepped down (which is my case) for no obvious solid reason.. i remember, during my teenage years or even during my twenties, the brothers were always looking forward to being appointed... although many still do, i have noticed there are many others with whom you do not know what the deal is.. since there is no freedom of speech within the organization, we remain in the dark about the motives and desires of everybody else.

i attend a congregation with only two ministerial servants, while it is full of men who do not seem to be willing to do more.. it is hard to tell exactly what is going on, since honesty is not possible while you are inside, but i am starting to think that more and more are becoming disillusioned.... .

piztjw

When you look at the caliber of men

Most of them are little, bitty .22's. Soon they will all be merely toy cap guns. A little noise, but no results.

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After Mar 15 WT, who NOW is represented by the Wise Virgins??

by hamsterbait in

it used to be that the master "arrived in 1918" and the virgins put their lamps in order.

according to the noolite, the arrival is yet future.

however, the gibbering buddies now insist that the annointed have not fallen asleep, but stayed awake up until now.

piztjw

Evidently it will be the GB. And of course we reasonably come to the conclusion that there really are no foolish virgins. the same "reasoning" was used in their so-called clarification of the F&DS and evil slave.

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Did you grow weary in "well doing"?

by compound complex in

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friends

"and let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

" holman christian standard bible; galations 6:9.. i just now remembered an old wt article about the things that discourage us about our imperfect selves.

one such disappointment in ourselves is that we know we should continue doing good unto others, but we're simply worn out.

piztjw

I thought about trying to make a full comment. . .but I'm just TOO DAMN TIRED!