Posts by czarofmischief

Maybe there was a more constructive way she could have helped bring about a resolution to the crisis? People of energy and passion are always needed in times like that.

Stopping the bulldozer accomplishes nothing - it will just come back tomorrow. But maybe there could be some other way to solve the situation.

How about by helping the Palestinians build better lives in the surrounding countries or in their refugee cities?

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Fred said: The "Captivity" of 1918

by refiners fire in

surely the most significant visible event in the history of the 20th century in terms of biblical importance was not the first world war, nor was it the remarkable acceleration in knowledge and technology, nor was it the restoration of jews to the land of israel.

the most significant event of the 20th century just has to be the events of 1918 / 1919 in the captivity and the release of jehovahs organization from babylonish enslavement.

i say this because so much biblical prophecy was fulfilled in those amazing world shaking events.

czarofmischief

One of the reasons I couldn't stomach the new Isaiah books was their insistence on applying EVERY scripture to themselves. Now that I'm out of it, its laughable.

Oh yeah, can you imagine the presumption of those old coots calling themselves the Greater Elijah class? I mean, Elijah actually raised people from the dead, fed widows, did good works. These crusty old farts have done nothing of any merit!

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Does this frustrate you

by JH in

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being here almost everyday, we get to know each other and often friendships start from this forum.

we get to know who we like and dislike.

some friendships here are better than in actual life.. does it frustrate you to know that 99% of the people here, you will never see?.

czarofmischief

I used to think that I'd like to meet some of the folks, but then all the arguments over the war happened, and I realized that people are just people - oh well...

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Pentagon Threatens to Kill Independent Reporters in Iraq

by ashitaka in

pentagon threatens.

to kill independent.

reporters in iraq

czarofmischief

Hey moron, one guy was able to stop a tank in Tienimun sqaure, why couldn't a bull doze driver stop? I would have expected this in China, not in Isriel.

The tank in Tienaman Square was a fluke in the middle of social upheaval, TH. It happens sometimes. The stupid leftie in Gaza should have GOT OUT OF THE WAY! It doesn't take Solomon to understand that bulldozers hurt!

Should the driver have stopped? Yes, he should have. Should we be surprised when it doesn't? NO!

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The U.S. already has the RIGHT to wage war on IRAQ

by starScream in

whether a u.s. lead invasion of iraq is necessary or not the united states has that right and here is why.

in 1990 the u.n. security council authorized the use of military force to expel the iraqi army from kuwait.

british and u.s. forces were the dominant contributors to the coalition.

czarofmischief

I LIKE this kid - he's only preaching my ultimate fantasy - that the US gets to be left completely and utterly alone.

Unfortunately, brigadoon, people like to pick fights with the US. Japan did it. Germany did it. Osama did it. Because we are the biggest. And so we have to hit the guys that could be building the weapons that could really hurt us - like Iraq.

Yes, this war is going to be terrible. I can't deny that.

But we will rebuild Iraq, you'll see.

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Your prediction for when the bombs drop

by freedom96 in

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the last war with iraq started the night of the last chance to comply.

when do you predict this one will start?

my guess?

czarofmischief

They're going to hit us anyway - we might as well try reducing their capabilities, eh?

At least you've finally come out and said your real reasons for opposing American action: you don't like us. Fair enough.

Ok, Simon, poof, Czar works his magic, and you will get your fondest wish, and America will go away. We'll pull back to our little island, and put up our trade barriers, and fall back into the isolationist slumber that prevented us from helping you out until Pearl Harbor. We'll put our considerable technological brains to work and develop nuclear power or something, thereby depriving certain desert nations of their sole commodity's biggest market, and just ignore all the rumblings from Asia as China and North Korea develop weapons of mass destruction. We'll have a missile defense system, so we won't worry too much about the one or two missiles that certain rogue states might develop, and by closing down our borders, we'll eliminate the chances that those pesky Arabs will slip one in our back door.

Meanwhile, those Arab nations fall into poverty with nobody to buy their oil. So naturally they fall into chaos and unrest. Who will keep order? Ethnic rivalries flare up. Remember Rwanda, when the outside world did nothing? Does Europe want to stand by and do nothing while jihads against Israel become all-out wars? A nuclear conflagration would become inevitable without somebody being the referee. Does Britain want the job again? (You guys did such a good job last time)

So, while American industry suddenly revs up to deal with the hundreds of billions of dollars of commodities market that has been dumped into its lap, while in fact the American lifestyle and dream once again outstrips the average Earthling's at a record pace, the rest of the world goes to hell. War, famine, disease, the grim spectre of AIDS... America's dream is to close itself off and dream itself away towards a better weekend!

Face it Simon. We're the biggest guys on the block. If we don't keep the peace, who will? We don't expect to be popular - nobody likes the cop. You need us. Don't think so? I really wish you could try living in a world without us. (Although pre 1941 was a good try).

I'm not saying we're perfect, above reproach, or not in need of improvement. If you have a suggestion about our economy, I'd be glad to hear it - but when it comes to tossing moral judgements about I think we've done the right thing more often than not.

And finally... the Arabs picked this fight. They danced in the streets when we died. All right, then. We saw how it was. We didn't hit the button, but we remembered, and we vowed that people would suffer and weep for our loss.

So if you don't like us, fine, Simon. But for your own good, stay out of our way. We're going to kill some people.

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New Order Mormons Forum - JWs Can Learn From LDS Mistakes!

by Derrick in

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can jws learn from the latter-day saints mistakes?

i recently ran across a forum for mormons (http://www.aimoo.com/forum/freeboard.cfm?id=319220) that brings back memories of the jw forum hourglass2 outpost (h2o) when it started in the year 1996 (and believe it or not still exists at http://www.geocities.com/hourglass2.geo/).

this new mormon forum is named appropriately "new order mormons" (http://www.aimoo.com/forum/freeboard.cfm?id=319220) and is on the same isp forum site as the h2o forums.

czarofmischief

Hey! I live in Pennsylvania too! I've seen Russell's tomb!

I hereby proclaim that I am Russell's reincarnation! Follow me! Send me money!

CZAR

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The Puma Who Loved "Waltzing Matilda"

by Robdar in

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i work as a seasonal actress with the kansas city zoo.

last year i got quite attached to ciera, our puma.

she was 19 years old and a real sweetheart.

czarofmischief

I feel your pain.

I have a kitten. I shudder to think that someday I will have to say goodbye...

My sympathies.

CZAR

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The U.S. already has the RIGHT to wage war on IRAQ

by starScream in

whether a u.s. lead invasion of iraq is necessary or not the united states has that right and here is why.

in 1990 the u.n. security council authorized the use of military force to expel the iraqi army from kuwait.

british and u.s. forces were the dominant contributors to the coalition.

czarofmischief

Wow,

So much pain and energy - if only his command of the English language was a little more coherent he could probably write some dramatic poetry.

I am NOT INTERESTED TO LIVE ANY TIME LONGER IN THIS DAMNED WORLD OF SHIT YOUR DAMNED POLITICS HAD PREPARED TO US ! TURBO-CAPITALISM ! CRIME ! JOB-LESS PEOPLE ! MOBBING AND DISTRESS ALL AROUND ! ECONOMY-CRISIS !

It's like a Rage Against The Machine lyric...

I'm sorry, I don't see any mobbing, and sure, the economy sucks, but its not nearly as bad as the Great Depression and we got through that - the important thing is that we have our families.

Turbo-capitalism? Define this concept, please.

CZAR