wasasister
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Let's tone down the America / War topics and get back on track
by Simon infurther to this topic:.
suggestion: should we stop threads discussing america?.
i have decided that it may be better if we call a halt to the topics about america and the war in general.. there is more background info in that topic but the key points are:all these topics are distracting from the main purpose of the board.
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Let's tone down the America / War topics and get back on track
by Simon infurther to this topic:.
suggestion: should we stop threads discussing america?.
i have decided that it may be better if we call a halt to the topics about america and the war in general.. there is more background info in that topic but the key points are:all these topics are distracting from the main purpose of the board.
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Let's tone down the America / War topics and get back on track
by Simon infurther to this topic:.
suggestion: should we stop threads discussing america?.
i have decided that it may be better if we call a halt to the topics about america and the war in general.. there is more background info in that topic but the key points are:all these topics are distracting from the main purpose of the board.
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wasasister
I am uncomfortable with "banning" certain topics, just because they are controversial.
Now that we have several forums available, including Members Only and Adults and Disagreements, could we not just move topics you (Simon) find controversial to one of these forums? I am also disappointed that so many of my favorite people here have resorted to labeling and name-calling. I wish we could carry on a discussion of this very important subject without lowering ourselves to this level.
The fact is, this war is on everyone's mind. It is hard to avoid the topic, and to try to pretend it isn't a major historical event is just frustrating. Like, "Let's not mention the elephant in the corner..."
As far as how the war has polarized people to extreme positions, I think this week's South Park episode summed it up nicely. In case you haven't seen it:
The town was divided between "Saddam-loving unpatriotic war protesters" and "bloodthirsty war mongering support the troops" factions. Of course, the boys got caught in the middle, trying to write a report about how America's founding fathers would have viewed the war.
In a flash-back, Cartman hears discussion in the Continental Congress about war vs. peace...looking strong or appearing weak to the English. Finally, Benjamin Franklin says: "America needs pro-war and anti-war factions. This way, other countries can hate our govenment without actually hating our people. It's the perfect way to say one thing and do another. We can appear peace-loving and still kick ass."
Simon, for some of us, this forum is where we go to discuss things on our minds. Many have just left behind most of the friends and associates they had. If we must limit our discussions to JW issues, this will become a very boring place.
My 2 cents,
Wasa
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Let's tone down the America / War topics and get back on track
by Simon infurther to this topic:.
suggestion: should we stop threads discussing america?.
i have decided that it may be better if we call a halt to the topics about america and the war in general.. there is more background info in that topic but the key points are:all these topics are distracting from the main purpose of the board.
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Let's tone down the America / War topics and get back on track
by Simon infurther to this topic:.
suggestion: should we stop threads discussing america?.
i have decided that it may be better if we call a halt to the topics about america and the war in general.. there is more background info in that topic but the key points are:all these topics are distracting from the main purpose of the board.
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Let's tone down the America / War topics and get back on track
by Simon infurther to this topic:.
suggestion: should we stop threads discussing america?.
i have decided that it may be better if we call a halt to the topics about america and the war in general.. there is more background info in that topic but the key points are:all these topics are distracting from the main purpose of the board.
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I Love " Six Feet Under "
by bittersweet in.
just curious if any one else out there loves this show as much as do.. i think it is one of the best shows on television!
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I Love " Six Feet Under "
by bittersweet in.
just curious if any one else out there loves this show as much as do.. i think it is one of the best shows on television!
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wasasister
I too am I fan of the show. I thought the last season was a somewhat dissapointing, but this new season seems to be getting back to what they do best.
IMO, the girl, Claire, is one of the most honest portrayals of a post-teen female I've seen on television. I really enjoy how she has matured and found herself.
Kathy Bates was a fun addition to the cast. I hope they bring her back.
Wasa
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I Love " Six Feet Under "
by bittersweet in.
just curious if any one else out there loves this show as much as do.. i think it is one of the best shows on television!
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?What kind of music really touches your heart?
by azaria inbe still and know that he is god.
be still and know that he is god.
be still and know that he is god.
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wasasister
Well, crap! I"m having a load of trouble with this new format. Every time I post, there are two blank posts preceding it. This time, I spent about an hour pouring out my heart as to the music that I love and now it's lost.
Suffice it say: music is like food, color and men. I can't decide on just one and stick with it.
Wasa, wishing she had saved her post.