WindRider

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  Ethics and morality,

  by Norm in

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  in the west we are rightly very concerned with child labour and other such matters.

  western consumer groups boycott firms that have their clothes made by factories using children.

  i know this is usual in europe and i guess it is in the us too.. in other areas we see no such concerns.

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  Jan, do you really despise Americans as much as your frequent American-bashing posts seem to imply? I am not trying to be argumentative.....I AM getting wholeheartedly sick to death of hearing these sweeping, scathing overgeneralizations of myself as a member of this nation.

  America is made up of ALL kinds of people; with all kinds of concerns, personalities and ideologies. There are good and bad, caring and self-centered, intelligent and ignorant citizens of this country, and everything in between.....the same as every other country in the world. Now if you want to take issue with the American govt. or policy, then specify that please. Because us Neanderthal, greedy, self-serving bastards have feelings too.
  I mean, I try to not hold it against someone say, who happens to be from Norway, who makes an outrageously bigotted, ignorant remark because I try to give him the benefit of the doubt. Esp. when in most other areas he seems to be so well-read, informed and not closeminded!

  Windrider
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  For the boys....

  by LDH in

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  * http://www.virtuagirl.com.

  careful where you are when you open it.. now, why don't they have something like this for women?.

  lisa

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  Aww, sweetheart! You are the dearest man alive(at least to me
  I miss you, I miss you, I miss you!!! .....and it's only been 7 hours since I was in your arms Well, two more weeks and I can hold my sweet Skeptic once more!

  Your Windrider
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  Are you a Bush bitch?

  by cellomould in

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  i found this at indynews....it's time for america to stand up to george w. say 'i ain't yo bitch no mo, dubya!

  ' he is certainly trying to pimp us all out.

  read and weep.

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  WindRider

  Seeker, I am right with you on all your sentiments where Bush is concerned......I got a cold chill when he "managed" to be elected President and the strongest sense of foreboding I think I have ever had about a president. Now, it is true that being raised a Witness I only started taking politics seriously from the early years of Clinton on but I still know my history.

  Long before Sept.11th, I knew my fears were justified. I know that politics is a sensitive and very personal subject; and I certainly respect everyone here who disagrees with me in this matter. This is just my deeply entrenched opinion.

  Sincerely, Windrider
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  So, what did you get for Valentines Day?

  by WildHorses in

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  i got a box of candy, a single long stem rose, a bracelet, and a .

  lilacs.

  i don't want someone in my life i can live with.

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  Well, first and foremost, I got to be with my sweetie! Yeah!
  Then he treated me to such a romantic evening: candlelight dinner which he cooked himself, wine, candy and a lovely pair of diamond posts......what a man!!

  Windrider(who picked one of the good ones this time)
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  Self defeating feelings

  by joelbear in

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  remember that calculus test i thought i failed and which panicked me into suicidal thoughts.

  i made an 89 on it.. will i ever conquer my self defeating anxiety?

  time will tell.. i can't erase the past, all i can work on is the future.. one thing i have found out is how many people are going through tough times.

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  Congratulations Joel! 89%, Wow! that's great.

  One thing I have found that helps me is to keep experiences like this one, where your anxiety turned out to be unwarranted, in mind the next time you begin to stew over something and start all of the negative self-talk. It helps me to be more positive about myself and keep things in a little better perspective.

  It is also wonderful to have a place like this to come to where we can enjoy each other's friendships, insights and support. I'm glad you're here!

  Sincerely, Windrider
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  Wanted: A few good WOMEN!

  by gilwarrior in

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  well, butalbee started a post asking where she can met a good man.

  well i want to know where i can meet a few good women.

  when i meet women in a social situation i don't know how to react.

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  hi Gil,

  I've always thought that if I had to ever start dating again I would probably think of looking somewhere like a Barnes and Noble or Borders bookstore.

  One reason is that I hang out there alot anyway, I love to read and so it is a place I feel comfortable in. It is a relaxed atmosphere, lots of tables and couches to relax in while checking out what books interest you. You could strike up a conversation with someone about what they are reading, esp. if it is a topic you have an interest in or are knowledgable about. No pressure.

  Usually, they have some type of Starbucks or coffee bar adjacent to the bkstore......if you struck up a conversation with someone interesting you could casually ask if they would like to go sit down and have a coffee with you and continue your talk. I dont know; Im pretty shy myself but that is one place I would consider.

  Sincerely, Windrider
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  Sex Test

  by butalbee in

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  these are questions concerning your sexual habits and appetites when it comes to sex.

  pick the answer that best describes you.post your reply.

  this is a test, results will follow.... 1. how many times a wk do you get wild and naked?.

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  WindRider

  Hi Butalbee,

  1)A
  2)B
  3)A
  4)B sometimes A
  5)A
  6)A
  7)A
  8)A
  9)A
  10)A&B

  So, did I pass??!!

  Windrider...who's off and daydreaming..ummmmmm!
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  Freaky picture

  by Elsewhere in

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  look at the blue thing in the door in this picture... at first you won't be able to make it out, so look closely and very carefully.

  it may take a few minutes, but eventually you will see what it is.. .

  religion stops a thinking mind!.

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  Quit freaking me out like that! I was sitting here mesmerized, staring at the blue in the door.......when, well you know.

  Windrider
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  Flame Ups? Tired? Scared To Voice...............

  by ladonna in

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  i am wondering how many here are often reluctant to post their true opinions on certain subjects to evade being flamed, made to feel lesser than human, or being ganged up on?

  i ask this as i have read threads and had things i would have liked to contribute, but feel i have already had so much stress that i cannot take the type of personal attacks that occur here.. before anyone jumps in and attacks that statement, i have had a recent physical illness that has stressed me beyond normal limits.. we have all seen it happen.

  then along comes a mr nice guy who sticks up for the attackers.. ana...,of the "just cannot be bothered class".. .

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  Ana, I can relate to what you are saying. Being shy anyway, I am more reticent to speak my mind depending on the topic. Unless of course it is something that really gets my German temper flaring, in which case I throw caution to the wind, post anyway and then quietly slink away if my words are jumped on.

  But Im trying to work on speaking my mind, stand by what I think, unless someone's reasoning (notice I said reasoning as opposed to insults) makes me see things differently, and not worry so much if someone disagrees with me.

  I am so sorry to hear about your illness. I hope it is something you will be feeling better from soon. You seem like such a sweetheart.

  Windrider
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  Me and my brother.

  by nicolaou in

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  an earlier discussion has been highlighting the differences between da'ing and df'ing.

  xena said:i am sorry qadreena but i have never in the 20 some odd years i have been a jw ever heard of an unbaptised publisher being d/aed...marked as bad association yes..but d/a...no...but i guess stranger things can happen.... well that brought it all back.. actually xena the exact same thing happened to my brother in the early 80's.

  he was only 14. he'd carried on associating with a friend of his who'd been disfellowshipped.

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  WindRider

  Nic, your post was so moving, it actually made me cry! And I really needed that tonight but that's another story.

  I really empathize with you over the years lost between you and your little brother; you sound like you were very close. It must have been heartbreaking for all of you. When I think of the burden, esp. imposed on you two kids at such a young age, it breaks my heart!

  I am so glad that you sought your little brother out again and were able to some extent to let the years melt away and feel that strong love you had for each other when you were just kids.

  Thank you for your story; it really touched me.

  sincerely, Windrider