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  Black people attacking whites in the US

  by JoenB75 in

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  i see a lot of shocking videos on social media about gangs of blacks attacking white people.

  how big is the problem really and what is done about it?.

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  RubaDub

  In this environment I try to stay safe.

  Yesterday, I went to my favorite take-out restaurant owned by a very nice black family and just ordered fried chicken with cole slaw and collard greens on the side.

  I had no problem at all.
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  JW (and other religions) excuses for messing up when trying to understand prophesies.

  by RubaDub in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this is not a jw-bashing thing, but it always seemed odd to me that the "excuse" when things go wrong is that "we have to wait and see how the prophesy is fulfilled" or some other wording.. my question has always been, then what is the purpose of the prophesy if you don't understand it until after the fact?

  isn't that like having a weather forecast but being told that we don't really know what the weather will be until the next day?

  isn't that the purpose of prophesy?.

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  RubaDub

  @eyeuse2be ....

  Yes, that was what I heard on the JW Broadcasting channel. He was very emphatic. And he had a very sincere look on his face as he was speaking.

  If we were at a Regional or International Convention and he raised his voice at the end of the quote, "so shut the hell up and keep preaching" I am still programmed to stand up and clap.
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  Guns...Are You For or Against Legally Owning Them?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
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  there is a surge going on of people buying guns, especially first time buyers.

  with talk of police defunding and rioting in the neighborhoods, some people want to protect themselves.. do you support owning and using a gun if needed?.

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  RubaDub

  I’m scared of you and your damn guns! I will never say anything bad to you again, my wonderful friend.😍

  Min ...

  Don't worry. If you break into my house at night, just yell out "It's Minimus"

  All will be good. I won't give you a hug now but maybe one of the elbow bumps or something.
  
  
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  Guns...Are You For or Against Legally Owning Them?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  there is a surge going on of people buying guns, especially first time buyers.

  with talk of police defunding and rioting in the neighborhoods, some people want to protect themselves.. do you support owning and using a gun if needed?.

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  RubaDub

  Yes, yes, yes yes, yes.

  I own several firearms (more than what I wish to tell you).

  But they should be registered, fingerprinted and owner responsible if they are used illegally.

  Not a whole lot different than getting a drivers license. Go through the steps. Take the class. Do whatever.

  If someone breaks into my house, there will be a .357 Magnum pointed at their head.

  On the other hand, owning a gun should be like having a college degree ...... you should earn it. Second Amendment and all other things considered, the ability to purchase a firearm should not be just like fogging a mirror if someone puts it under your nose,
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  JW (and other religions) excuses for messing up when trying to understand prophesies.

  by RubaDub in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this is not a jw-bashing thing, but it always seemed odd to me that the "excuse" when things go wrong is that "we have to wait and see how the prophesy is fulfilled" or some other wording.. my question has always been, then what is the purpose of the prophesy if you don't understand it until after the fact?

  isn't that like having a weather forecast but being told that we don't really know what the weather will be until the next day?

  isn't that the purpose of prophesy?.

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  RubaDub

  "What is the point of a prophecy if you can't understand it until it's fulfilled? Anybody can point to some event afterwards and say, "See! I knew it! I told you so!

  @under the radar ...

  Exactly my point. If you don't understand it until after it happens, what was the point? Why bother with the mental gymnastics? Give the weather forecast a week later and say, well, we got it right!
  
  
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  Do You Believe Polls Saying Trump Will Lose To Biden?

  by minimus in

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  a new fox poll says biden is up by 12 percentage points.

  of course, most other polls say trump will be trounced this time around.. do you think the polls might be right this time?

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  RubaDub

  Why is it so hard to see that what is happening with the virus would be happening no matter who was president? ......It's an apolitical virus.

  @millie210 ...

  Yes. I totally agree.

  But when you want to be a bastard, call people names, be a narcissist and base all of your presidency on the economy, and then it collapses, well, then you have to live with the results, no matter how it happened.

  You know the "live by the sword, die by the sword" quote in the Bible.

  You can ride the wave and keep calling people you don't like "sons-of-bitches." But when a person gets laid off and the 401k/retirement account drops just see what happens.
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  The Celestial Chariot seems to have a Flat Tyre

  by Slidin Fast in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  you of course remember the fabulous chariot charging about, eyes everywhere, wheels within wheels.

  (elon musk be afraid).

  yes, able to change direction instantly, react to any situation.

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  RubaDub

  Back off negative-thinking people ... the celestial chariot needs periodic maintenance. Do you think you can drive your car forever without a periodic oil change, wiper blades and cooling system flush?

  Calm down. You want to maintain your warranty.
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  2 Letters Arrived-English and Spanish-Announcement!--(as of 2020-07-17)

  by Atlantis in

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  2. friends

  2020-07-10--announcement.

  (2 letters--one in english and one in spanish.).

  use of messaging apps to share video files:.

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  RubaDub

  Please send. Thank you as always.
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  Do You Believe Polls Saying Trump Will Lose To Biden?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a new fox poll says biden is up by 12 percentage points.

  of course, most other polls say trump will be trounced this time around.. do you think the polls might be right this time?

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  RubaDub

  So i guess most who have the IQ of a bread, would be better a president than him.

  @Daniel1555 ....

  What type of bread? I doubt plain white bread, but not up to the standards of whole wheat or sourdough. Definitely a nice baguette would work.
  
  
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  Black people attacking whites in the US

  by JoenB75 in

  1. social
  2. current

  i see a lot of shocking videos on social media about gangs of blacks attacking white people.

  how big is the problem really and what is done about it?.

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  RubaDub

  shocking videos on social media about gangs of blacks attacking white people.

  @JoenB75 ...

  Just to cover my bets and stay safe, I wore blackface when mowing my lawn yesterday.