while it may be "politically correct" to jump all over nytelecom, let's face it, how many of you actually laughed at his post, before recomposing yourself and deciding to "grab a rope" and join the lynch mob?
i wonder who will be honest.
i am not a fan of nytelecom or fredhall or madapostate.
TR: You're a good man, and honest I hope.
JDUBLA: Seeing you post always, always makes me smile! I am happy to call you my friend. I got your back anytime, bro!
Hilary Step: Nice job on NYT's minimal vocabulary and maximum verbosity!
LISA: The only thing laughing at Fred Hall or NYT makes you accusable of is charity!
i now have access to the "complete or partially complete" reports on the society's businesses, suppliers, credit, and background of the following watchtower related corporations.
some of these seem like duplicates, but they "may" represent various operations and subsidiaries, such as printing factories, or shipping operations.
some of them, i do not yet know what their specific purpose is.
Great List! I am saving it for later. Thx alot for the legwork! I appreciate your sharing this stuff.
as the coin says "in god we trust" - i never trusted my kids with menfolk, even relatives.
not even their father!
there was one guy in the congregation who was (and still is) a homosexual.
From a woman or child's perspective, it is very easy to see that the vast majority of earth's problems are caused by MEN. Let's face it, if you give it SERIOUS thought, and start compiling statistics from history, you will see that men are more responsible than animals, nature, weather, or anyone else for the situation on this planet.
Now, does that mean all MEN are evil. I don't think so. There are still milions of good men in society.
the msnbc news alert has yet to go off on this, yet the local morning show just signed off with the breaking news that someone in the "case" has committed suicide.. i've got it on fox tv news right now, yet nothing has been reported.. anyone else hear this yet?.
skally
Friday January 25 12:25 PM ET
Police Say Former Enron Executive Commits Suicide
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Former Enron Corp. vice chairman J. Clifford Baxter committed suicide on Friday, found with a gunshot wound to his head, Texas police said.
Sugar Land police department spokeswoman Patricia Whitty said Baxter was found inside his car early on Friday with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head, and a suicide note at his side. There were no apparent signs of foul play, she said.
Enron confirmed the death in a statement.
``We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our friend and colleague, Cliff Baxter,'' the Enron statement said.
Baxter was vice chairman of the collapsed energy trader when he resigned in May 2001. He lived in Sugar Land, a suburb on Houston's southwest border.
to put things in perspective in relation to the pathetic and sordid trivial gossip of those whom i affectionately call: the phallic-worshipping accursed children of the apostasy, by far the worst, most problem-filled congregation that has ever existed, anywhere, anytime, was the corinthian congregation.
you name the problem---they had it.
you want shocking salacious sexual scandal?
We all know about situations in congregations we once attended. However, I do not know of anyone particular congregation with as many problems as Corinth. My experience may be limited compared to others.
However, the "Percy Chapman" scandal and the "Leo Greenlees" scandal are enough to shock anyone religious. How does YOUKNOW feel about those situations?
sorry.... i'm chicken shit, ok?.
bwahahahahahaha...
Hey Ashitaka:
Since you and I "stomped" around in the same area a few years ago, I will not only agree with you, but take your advice one step further.
It's true, you need to exercise caution with some forum members as well. For example, one of the "tactics" I don't approve of is the collecting of personal information about members who post here in confidence. There are a million reasons why a person may need privacy/confidence to post here and no one has any right to judge the validity of another's personal concerns.
However, certain members here who possess personal information, or have access to those who possess it, have the potential to use it in a harmful way. Now, the question is when and how and why would a member use another's personal information and expose/reveal identities to the public, or to the WTBS. I say the desire and need for revenge, control and manipulation are behind these tactics. Egos can be just as large outside the WTBS as they are inside.
It makes certain ones behave just like the WTBS gestapo, when threatened, angry or jealous. Most humans problems result from misunderstandings and lack of communication. I hope members will choose resolution and cooperation rather than cloak and dagger antics when encountering personality conflicts, difficulties or differences of opinion.
The important thing I have always said is to always have a "back-door". Keep an "ace" up your sleeve and keep an eye on everyone.
Remember, the WTBS service committee would not hesitate one micro second in accepting "information" from so-called critics and apostates about certain "sheep" who have strayed onto the internet and are rebellious. Especially, if there are doubts and suspicions lingering. It's a shame, but that is life with human beings.
Trust is a very expensive luxury, and the type of credit that is difficult to obtain. Once it's compromised, it is even more difficult to settle.
hey people, some of the posts recently are a little suspicious.
don't post name of people unless you really want to.
technically, if you name names, they can come after you for libel, methinks.
Hey Ashitaka:
Since you and I "stomped" around in the same area a few years ago, I will not only agree with you, but take your advice one step further.
It's true, you need to exercise caution with some forum members as well. For example, one of the "tactics" I don't approve of is the collecting of personal information about members who post here in confidence. There are a million reasons why a person may need privacy/confidence to post here and no one has any right to judge the validity of another's personal concerns.
However, certain members here who possess personal information, or have access to those who possess have the potential to use it in a harmful way. Now, the question is when and how and why would a member use another's personal information and expose/reveal identities to the public, or to the WTBS. I say the desire and need for revenge, control and manipulation are behind these tactics. Egos can be just as large outside the WTBS as they are inside.
It makes certain ones behave just like the WTBS gestapo, when threatened, angry or jealous. Most humans problems result from misunderstandings and lack of communication. I hope members will choose resolution and cooperation rather than cloak and dagger antics when encountering personality conflicts, difficulties or differences of opinion.
The important thing I have always said is to always have a "back-door". Keep an "ace" up your sleeve and keep an eye on everyone.
Remember, the WTBS service committee would not hesitate one micro second in accepting "information" from so-called critics and apostates about certain &"sheep" who have strayed onto the internet and are rebellious. Especially, if there are doubts and suspicions lingering. It's a shame, but that is life with human beings.
Trust is a very expensive luxury, and the type of credit that is difficult to obtain. Once it's compromised, it is even more difficult to settle.
the u.s. government is returning john walker to the states for trial.
what do you consider an appropriate punishment for his mis-deeds?.
i think, he should be[if found guilty]stipped of his citizenship and returned to somewhere in the mideast to spend the rest of his life,with no possibility to return to the u.s. for any reason.
Today, I tend to agree with SEEKER. This sensationalized media police action is not exactly a "complete" war.
Because terrorists spring from many places, the coalitions/UN cannot wage conventional war against any particular nation. They are forced to resort to unconventional means.
I know that many people have relatives and friends serving overseas during this situation. It is painful, stressful, emotional and fearful. It is hard to simply let the voices of patriotism and rally cries for freedom and America take over your heart and make you feel good when you are not certain of the condition of someone you know far away.
Perhaps, engaging in debates allows for an outlet and venting of frustrations, this too is temporary. I don't have a magical answer. only that I hope the amount of suffering is reduced as much as possible wherever this thing goes.
found this article interesting.
what do you guys think?
it seems to be opposed topretty much everything i've read so far.. .
Lisa:
I sent you an email about the additional info you quoted. If you can, relax about RM/MR. It's only life.
some of you have read posts here, and on other forums, in magazines and newspapers, and maybe watched tv commnetary that alleges president george w. bush is less than brilliant, perhaps under-qualified for office, etc.. evidence seems starkly missing from these allegations.
during campaign 2000, the media started painting gw as being mentally 'one can short of a six-pack.
' but, has anyone, and i mean anyone provided even an ounce of evidence to support this?
AMAZING:
I want to complement you on your excellent demeanor. You have maintained a lofty composure throughout this heated topic and displayed mature qualities during the exchanges.
A nice example of productive, informative interchange, despite differing opinions.
