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  New scrolls

  by The Searcher in

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  in 1985 a new phrase was added to our vocabulary, "new scrolls", complete with an explanation as to how they will benefit those who inhabit the new world.

  the following five references are the only quotations of this new 'teaching', but incredibly, these two words have been indelibly stamped on most people's minds by repetition from platform speakers, and in general conversation.. w85 6/15 p. 18 par.

  21 "during this thousand-year judgment period, jehovah evidently will give additional instructions, unknown to us at present, as new "scrolls" are opened.

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  What do we do with the old, used scrolls?

  Rub a Dub
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  Do You Feel Your Rights Are Being Trampled On By Government Regarding Coronavirus?

  by minimus in

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  i support local and state and federal government’s power to safeguard the public.

  i wonder is it getting to a point where we will be told we can’t go out anymore, can’t use your phone or computer anymore because of the viruses that we can get, etc.

  are we prolonging this virus at all ?

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  The proposed cell phone tracking scares the shit out of me.

  hoser ...

  I am in no way an expert in this matter but I thought cell phones already track us. When someone gets lost, kidnapped or something, the companies can tell where you were based on your phone's "pinging" to the tower. If you are within range of two towers, I would expect they could pinpoint you to a very small radius.

  Some phones even ping when they are turned off. It used to be that you had to take the battery out to prevent that but newer phones don't have removable batteries (except I think LG phones still have removable batteries).

  Anyway, I think they already have the technology to do that.

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  New Jobs Coming? Where Have You Worked at?

  by 1234 in

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  with many people's jobs been put and "on hold" and other people's jobs going away for good, i couldn't help but think about all the different jobs i've had over the years.

  i have been able to adapt and make do.

  maybe this will kick in again....or maybe not.

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  I don't know about other areas, but they keep showing on the local news here (South Florida) about all the jobs that are available such as:

  - US Postal Service

  - Home Depot

  - Lowes

  - Publix (major food chain)

  - Amazon (we have a huge warehouse down here)

  and about a dozen others.

  I guess you have to bring yourself to the fact that you may end up dead if you catch the virus but at least you died having a job.

  Rub a Dub
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  Disunited States of America?

  by jwleaks in

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  recognizing that their states have one integrated regional economy, delaware governor john carney, new york governor andrew m. cuomo, new jersey governor phil murphy, connecticut governor ned lamont, pennsylvania governor tom wolf, and rhode island governor gina raimondo today announced the creation of a multi-state council to restore the economy and get people back to work.

  this announcement builds on the states’ ongoing regional approach to combatting the covid-19 pandemic.. the coordinating group – comprised of one health expert, one economic development expert and the respective chief of staff from each state — will work together to develop a fully integrated regional framework to gradually lift the states’ stay at home orders while minimizing the risk of increased spread of the virus.. https://news.delaware.gov/2020/04/13/governor-carney-and-five-governors-announce-multi-state-council-to-get-people-back-to-work-and-restore-the-economy/.

  meanwhile on the west coast:.

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  jp1692 ...

  Ok, Ok, you caught me.

  I'm really not moving to the dark side. I was just trying to stick up for Trump and score some points here. I've been on the losing side lately.

  Rub a Dub
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  Disunited States of America?

  by jwleaks in

  1. jw
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  recognizing that their states have one integrated regional economy, delaware governor john carney, new york governor andrew m. cuomo, new jersey governor phil murphy, connecticut governor ned lamont, pennsylvania governor tom wolf, and rhode island governor gina raimondo today announced the creation of a multi-state council to restore the economy and get people back to work.

  this announcement builds on the states’ ongoing regional approach to combatting the covid-19 pandemic.. the coordinating group – comprised of one health expert, one economic development expert and the respective chief of staff from each state — will work together to develop a fully integrated regional framework to gradually lift the states’ stay at home orders while minimizing the risk of increased spread of the virus.. https://news.delaware.gov/2020/04/13/governor-carney-and-five-governors-announce-multi-state-council-to-get-people-back-to-work-and-restore-the-economy/.

  meanwhile on the west coast:.

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  (Here is what I put into another thread but I think it is applicable here):

  I'm generally not a Trump fan but I do agree with him that things that affect the entire country should be handled in a centralized manner. Trump is stating that he will dictate when the States can open up again. Many governors, Dems and Reps, are fighting that saying that they have the power, not the President.

  Of course, the Constitution puts a great deal of power in the hands of each State. But I agree with him on how these Governors want to dictate how each of their fiefdoms work. So to get anything done, you currently have to appease 50 different Governors. China would never accept that. If they want to get something done on a national level, it is dictated from the top.

  The same applies to other national issues such as elections. Having 50 separate "national" elections just doesn't make sense when a President is being chosen to represent the entire country. Have one national election and that is it.

  Many times I do not agree with Trump but I agree with him in that States have too much power in the national scenario and constitutionally should be limited. Let the States dictate local issues, not national ones. Trump said, "I'm the President" and that he has to right to overrule the Governors (which technically he cannot do constitutionally but should).

  Rub a Dub
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  I am agreeing with Trump on the need to Nationalize issues that affect the entire nation.

  by RubaDub in

  1. jw
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  i'm generally not a trump fan but i do agree that things that affect the entire country should be handled in a centralized manner.

  trump is stating that he will dictate when the states can open up again.

  many governors, dems and reps, are fighting that saying that they have the power, not the president.

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  I'm generally not a Trump fan but I do agree that things that affect the entire country should be handled in a centralized manner. Trump is stating that he will dictate when the States can open up again. Many governors, Dems and Reps, are fighting that saying that they have the power, not the President.

  Of course, the Constitution puts a great deal of power in the hands of each State. But I agree with him on how these Governors want to dictate how each of their fiefdoms work. So to get anything done, you currently have to appease 50 different Governors. China would never accept that. If they want to get something done on a national level, it is dictated from the top.

  The same applies to other national issues such as elections. Having 50 separate "national" elections just doesn't make sense when a President is being chosen to represent the entire country. Have one national election and that is it.

  Many times I do not agree with Trump but I think States have too much power in the national scenario and constitutionally should be limited. Let the States dictate local issues, not national ones. Trump said, "I'm the President" and that he has to right to overrule the Governors (which technically he cannot do constitutionally but should be able to do).

  Rub a Dub
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  I think Limbaugh is out and out wrong on this

  by JimmyYoung in

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  i listen to rush most days for entertainment.

  i agree with him on some issues and disagree on others.

  but today he said something i believe is an out and out lie.

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  I used to listen to Rush Limbaugh way back in the day ... But in those days he was more of a general reporter and commentator on the news.

  Juan ...

  I could not agree more. I used to listen to him on and off "back in the day" and found him somewhat entertaining. He was at times funny, played some parodies, etc.

  I remember sitting in a parking lot at a client's location, having a late lunch in the car, when he reported that he was checking into therapy for his Opioid addiction. I can tell you, after he returned, he came back angry and it has only gotten worse ever since. I am not sure what he is angry at, maybe himself, but he has definitely become an angry, miserable person.

  I may tune in for an hour or so once a week, but that's about it. Just like Hannity, angry men, no longer entertaining. Why even listen when it is just anger and you know what they are going to say. No real analysis, perspective, or a novel point of view, just anger.

  But some people continue to like it.

  Rub a Dub
  
  
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  2020-04-10 Congregation Donations by Electronic Funds Transfer!

  by Atlantis in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well as usual, the watchtower wants to make sure the rank & file keep the money coming in.

  even if the jw's have nothing to eat.. 2020-04-10--congregation donations by electronic funds transfer.

  https://docdro.id/himg31q.

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  Then your Doomed! Remember, the "stash" is "Confidential" and there for "medical" purposes.

  Atlantis ...

  You got it! If I ever got questioned, I would tell them that if I was in a situation of needing a unit of blood, they can just substitute a unit of Johnny Walker instead. Blood is forbidden, but the Apostle Walker is a conscience matter.

  Also, thanks for the latest files.

  Rub a Dub
  
  
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  2020-04-10 Congregation Donations by Electronic Funds Transfer!

  by Atlantis in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well as usual, the watchtower wants to make sure the rank & file keep the money coming in.

  even if the jw's have nothing to eat.. 2020-04-10--congregation donations by electronic funds transfer.

  https://docdro.id/himg31q.

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  If I dare tell them how much liquor I have "in reserve" they will probably want me to send most of it Walkill as a loving provision in caring for those taking the lead among us.

  Rub a Dub
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  I think Limbaugh is out and out wrong on this

  by JimmyYoung in

  1. social
  2. current

  i listen to rush most days for entertainment.

  i agree with him on some issues and disagree on others.

  but today he said something i believe is an out and out lie.

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  After all the goofy and just plain wrong things he's said about the Covid-19 .... you would think he would be embarrassed and perhaps stick to topics he understands.

  TD ...

  I agree. But I think he could still squeeze a couple weeks worth of shows out of Hillary's email server and bleaching the hard drives. Then add a could weeks of Hunter Biden and he's got a month's worth of stuff to regurgitate.

  Rub a Dub