Posts by WingCommander

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Need confirmation: WT bought an entire mountain in China to mine the granite needed for new WT HQ

by WingCommander in

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someone asked for a second source on this, so i'm putting this out there to those who may have visited the new wt hq lately and know it to be true.

i had read from others on the ex-jw subreddit that had taken a tour recently at wt hq, that they had been shown photos of a mountain in china, and told that this is where all of the granite is being mined from and shipped over to new york to use at the site of the new wt hq.

apparently, it was cheaper for them to do this and have the local brothers in china mine it, then having to by tons upon tons of granite here in the usa, even wholesale.

WingCommander

Here is a link to the thread where I saw this. It's about half way down in a paragraph. The brother describes his recent visit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/4ak48i/to_all_congregations_in_the_united_states_branch/

Here is the actual text (copy and paste) for those that don't want to click the link.

When speaking about his recent visit to Bethel, this guys responds:

It was actually really boring if I'm going to be honest. I enjoyed the tours at all the other bethels despite being an apostate, but this one was especially boring. The main lobby looks nice and modern, with a big wooden QR code on the wall that leads to JW.org.

The tour itself was mainly just showing us where they eat, where they all load the busses, some offices and some store rooms. But there were a few interesting things we saw and learned.

The most interesting thing I learned was that they literally bought an entire fucking mountain in China. A lot of the outside of Warwick is going to be solid granite. They literally need so much granite to complete the project, it was cheaper to buy an entire mountain half way across the world and have the brothers over in China mine it than it was to buy granite from a retailer or wholesale.

We were showed this area that they refer to as the snake pit, and we were shown a mockup of what will be the governing body offices. They looked super modern and well design, and were quite large. The guy giving the tour told us that they originally had a different design, but they decided to go with this design because it would save them millions of dollars. Millions. For the fucking offices of 7 stupid men.

We were also showed the future location of JW Broadcasting. We saw some mockup walls of what the auditorium would look like. They're using the wood they cut down on the actual property for a lot of the project. We even saw the sawmill where they cut the wood when we got a tour of Walkill. They're doing the whole grass on roof thing which is cool. As much as a I wish I could say that they suck at building Warwick, it really is beautiful and cutting edge.

Also someone died while at Warwick. They briefly mentioned it and it really peaked my interest so I was all like, "OMG really?" To which they shut me down and said he drowned when he was off the clock. They made sure I knew he died off the clock. But I mean, the poor guy still died. :/

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Need confirmation: WT bought an entire mountain in China to mine the granite needed for new WT HQ

by WingCommander in

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friends

someone asked for a second source on this, so i'm putting this out there to those who may have visited the new wt hq lately and know it to be true.

i had read from others on the ex-jw subreddit that had taken a tour recently at wt hq, that they had been shown photos of a mountain in china, and told that this is where all of the granite is being mined from and shipped over to new york to use at the site of the new wt hq.

apparently, it was cheaper for them to do this and have the local brothers in china mine it, then having to by tons upon tons of granite here in the usa, even wholesale.

WingCommander

Someone asked for a second source on this, so I'm putting this out there to those who may have visited the new WT HQ lately and know it to be true. I had read from others on the ex-JW subreddit that had taken a tour recently at WT HQ, that they had been shown photos of a mountain in China, and told that this is where all of the granite is being mined from and shipped over to New York to use at the site of the new WT HQ. Apparently, it was cheaper for them to do this and have the local brothers in China mine it, then having to by tons upon tons of granite here in the USA, even wholesale. I can tell you for a certainty, that TONS of high grade granite are being used on site, and not just for trim or decoration, but for actual retaining walls and even at the shipping docks! Apparently, no expense is being spared in the re-building of Solomon's Temple. I wouldn't be surprised if they had a full mock-up (in Gold, matching Bible's description) of the Ark of the Covenant.

So please, anyone reading this who may have toured the new WT HQ or who even may be volunteering or working on the new cult compound....errr......WT HQ, please confirm this. I know for fact there are at least SOME apostates high up on the construction crew, as I've seen actual photos from site on reddit and even CAD renderings.

Let everyone know how the ice cream money is being spent. Thanks!

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Do you know what Rahab looked like?

by ttdtt in

hello friends - here is a new area in the kids section of the jw website - learn how to draw rahab.. 1st - she was a prostitute of jericho.

could there be other characters to talk about with our kids?.

2nd - it says "learn how to draw rahab".

WingCommander

I just clicked on this thread for Bitties, and from the photo above from Mrs R-Awaken, I was not disappointed!

Noice!

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Sophie gives even more than ice cream money to the WT

by OrphanCrow in

WingCommander

Caleb and Sophie's parents don't NEED the money, right? But WatchTower NEEDS every red cent in order to pay for an entire MOUNTAIN in China, from which they are mining ALL of the granite that they are using in construction at the new WT HQ. No BS! WT actually bought a freakin' MOUNTAIN in China, and having the "local brothers" over there mine, cut, and ship it over to the USA to be used in the construction of WT HQ. So there's the "charity" that the kid's ice cream money is going towards. Sickening!

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Unbelievable! Is this even allowed? Two elders from my hall RANDOMLY stopped by my apartment!

by macys in

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ok wow.

i am really really pissed.

i had to really hold back and bite my tongue.

WingCommander

Why are you being reinstated? If you're going back to meetings, and looking to be reinstated, then as far as I'm concerned you're asking for it. That's what these creepy Elders live for- stopping in and "encouraging" hot young sisters such as yourself. They totally get off on that.

I thought you were DONE with this freakin' cult? Out on your own, living the good life? You can't keep ties with a cult, and not expect it to bite you in the ass once in a while.

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Jehovah’s Witness charity loses appeal against Commission inquiry

by Researchedandenlightened in

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let the investigations commence.

http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/governance/news/content/21470/jehovahs_witness_charity_loses_appeal_against_commission_inquiry.

WingCommander

Must be Jehovah's will. Finally, he's allowing all these things "to be brought to light." Took long enough.

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Gross! Grooming of young brothers in the KH to do more for Jehobadahhh and his organ-nigh-say-shun! I saw it myself.

by macys in

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so there is this young brother probably 14 or 15 and the elders are already grooming him to do more for jehobadahhh.

most of the elders in this kh are old like 60+ and sometimes there are not enough brothers to do the mics or sound so you will see a 70 year old elder forced into action.

almost comical to see a brother who thinks instagram is an email service try to operate the sound system and projector as he plays the wrong song or brings the screen down during a prayer.

WingCommander

Nice to see you back gurl! Still livin' the care-free life? Damn I wish I were your age.

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Long time lurker, first time poster ...

by LettMorrisSplaneit in

i finally had the guts to create a profile to be able to post.

i've been lurking for a few months and have read all your experiences and comments dutifully.

you have been a great help in my process of waking up from this cult posing as the one true religion.

WingCommander

Oh man, major props for created Avatar name. Hahahahahahahaha! Freakin' luv it!!!

Welcome. I feel ya. I'm 36, born-in. I never thought I'd be this age in "this Old System of Things", much less pushing 40. I can barely believe it. I'm sure you, like me, can very clearly remember the promises of the 1980's "Generation that will surely by no means pass away", etc. Then they went and dismissed core doctrine, and left me with my jaw on the floor and no college education. Good thing I at least went to a local vocational school in high school and got some training in CAD, so I at least make some decent money now.

I couldn't imagine still being in. I escaped totally before I was 20.

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"It's much easier to avoid worldly entertainment, now that we have JWDOTborg."

by OneGenTwoGroups in

yep, that's what my good friend said at yesterday's wt study.

wished she would have actually said borg...

WingCommander

Brainwashed and delusional. If they were given Kool-Aide at the next Memorial and told to drink it down, they would gulp it down without question. Crazy.

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Any weapons enthusiasts here?

by Wonderment in

i knew i had a couple of firearms around the house, and one in the car.

however, i didn't realize i had seven, yes, seven of them, when i proceeded to count them.

the reason for that is that i haven't gone to the shooting range in years.

WingCommander

How are gun laws working out for Australia, Chicago, NYC?

I also have a CCW/CWP.

I don't belong to the NRA.

All of my firearms are locked up in a secured, locked, cabinet, along with the ammo. The only exception is my carry piece, which either a.) in my jacket or b.) in my briefcase.

I am actually FOR the closing of gun law "loop holes", and am FOR increased and thorough background checks, and believe that individuals with a history of mental illness should not be allowed around firearms.

I don't believe cowering in fear of weapons is the answer, NOR outlawing them all. The people of Switzerland and Israel seem to behave just fine with their firearms?

Animals are going to act like animals, whether they are armed or not. They will still prey upon the weak. Why disarm the weak, and make them truly defenseless?

I don't live in the UK, or one of the UK's territories and don't give 2 shits about bowing down to the Queen of England or anyone else. If you Brits and Canucks want to do that, Great! We had our American Revolution for a reason, and without the firearms we made for ourselves, we'd be just like you - NEUTERED. If the need arises, we can have another great revolution. Can YOU?

So I got down-voted for merely listing what I have above? I don't even have a full-auto, or even a suppressor. But I'm thinking about picking up an IMI Uzi. It's classic.....like Glock before Glock existed. You can bury an Uzi, then dig it up and fire it. Yep.....UZI it is. I'm going to get one, SBR it, then get a suppressor. So much fun. I pity you wankers that not only can't own firearms, but can't even carry a decent knife that isn't a.) below 3", and b.) a slipjoint. SAD.