Posts by RAYZORBLADE

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WHAT SHUD HAPPEN TO THE PILOTS..........

by Mary in

jw
friends

what do you think should happen to the two american pilots who fired on and killed the 4 canadians over in afganistan last year in the friendly fire incident?

this is a hard one.

as a canadian, i fully support the usa and obviously this disaster was not intentional and i'm sure the pilots must feel awful about it.

RAYZORBLADE

Just an added note. Some of the families of the 4 Canadian men whom were accidentally killed, did not seek revenge.

An invesitgation? Yes, absolutely, so that no one, no matter where they are from: allied forces or their own, would face 'friendly fire' issues (oxymoron).

I cannot speak on behalf of all those families, but I do recall family members on television being interviewed, and a couple of them did not speak in such a manner as to rake the American pilots over the coals. They figured, having done such an error and living with that, was punishment enough.

I wish I had the links, but I believe CBC footage of March/April 2002 would have some of it. Speeches from family, friends, and in-laws.

Think of what happened during World War 2 with the Canadian warship: Haida. It was concluded, that it had been sunk, by 'friendly fire' and many men were lost off of the coast of France that day. I believe it was in the 100s.

Tragic. The American soldiers have to live with this. That would be punishment more than I could possibly bear. Let's hope these misfortunes, never happen again.

Friendly fire, even by ones own country, is unfortunately, nothing new.

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Will they ever say "Peace and Security"?

by JH in

with all the trouble around the world, do you think that one day we will hear "peace and security".

we heard this so often when we were in the jw's, but no one knew how it could happen.

i don't see any peace in the horizon.

RAYZORBLADE

Wow...this was so good to read. I had almost completely forgotten this topic.

Blondie and onacruse, thanks for those incredible tidbits of information.

I had left the Borg back in 1984, and I remember in my traumatized state, that if I heard those words, I'd end it all...but well...here I am, and still kicking.

Thanks to both of you, and many others for their brillaint posts. I think the true 'Peace & Security' comes from within.

Toasting a few beers to all of you. Or anything else, upon request.

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Help she is trying to get to my son PART 5

by Jesika in

jw
friends

well, things aren't going the way we would like.

my son ended up having to go and talk with the "family services" dept.

today.

RAYZORBLADE

Hey Jesika, I'm not long on here, but reading your post, I felt that twinge of 'anxiety'. Any loving mother would do similarly, just like you have been doing. I am sure you are trying your absolute best to serve the interests of your son, but of course, you have some 'adults' to deal with.

I wish you the very best Jesika. I can only wish for a positive outcome. I really do.

Keep us updated, and let us celebrate with you once you get the deserved outcome favouring Mom and her most cared for son.

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Hello Everyone!

by Warrigal in

jw
friends

finding this forum is the best thing that has happened to me since i decided to slip the chains of the wt org.

yes, i've been lurking and reading your great posts.

so many times i've said "thats exactly what happened to me".. i'm a senior citizen and the use of a computer is not easy....please be patient.

RAYZORBLADE

Don't you worry, I have been using a computer for several years, and I still somehow manage to short circuit the household and burn my toast.

Welcome aboard. Don't worry about those crazy pictures beside some of our names. I'm just glad I had my seatbelt on.

Take care.

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Canada: New Brunswick/Ontario

by RAYZORBLADE in

it has been a long while since i partook of any xjw site, but this one seems pretty interesting, with loads of topics and interesting posts.

anyways, i was a teenager in eastern canada, new brunswick to be specific.

it was late 1976/77 that i attended meetings.

RAYZORBLADE

Hey, thanks for asking. I am residing in Toronto, specifically, the east end of Toronto, not too far from the old Scarborough city line.

Starfish 422, I knew a couple of people from the Newcastle/Chatham area way back then. Does the name: Chapman, ring a bell?

I will keep you posted if I hear anything. If it's spam, I'll spare you the details of that. Later folx!

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WAR the sky is falling in, back to meetings.

by Pepper in

thats seems to be the mental attitude of a lot of witness's oh the sky is falling get back to meetings, amagedons comeing they will bring the draft again all you young brothers so get back into the fold so you will not have to go to war.

be comendable in the sight of god so he won't stomp the the shit out of you.

(bull crap) .

RAYZORBLADE

I tell ya, it gets confusing, all these monarchs: King of the North, King of the South and the King of Cucamonga for all I know.

Like 'Name Withheld' indicated, and I agree; give them J-dubs another year or two, and there'll be yet 'another' king of something or other that is gonna instill fear into their members.

They got this entire cult business down to a (excuse my usage of this term) science (gag) .

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Most ridiculous statements from the JW stage?

by Smiles in

we have all sat at jw meetings and heard some ridiculous statements that were either shocking or just plain old bunk.

usually it is the same jw individuals that make those statements time and time again.

you know the type..... you can almost expect such comments from them.. jws place great importance on what statements or persons are 'stage worthy'.

RAYZORBLADE

"Millions now living, will die laughing....." geez, I wonder who they are?

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

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CBC's Fifth Estate has struck before ... see this!

by reporter in

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also, watch the video clip which is embedded on this page...it's priceless... .

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RAYZORBLADE

This was all too incredible to read. The program that will be coming up near the end of the month, will certainly be another huge eye opener.

Does anyone; those in Canada especially, remember a show on CBC's "Rough Cuts" called: Children of Jehovah?

It was a provocative account of various individuals of varying ages that had left the organization and were struggling to cope with their lives, minus the 'brothers and sisters'. It was really sad and tragic, but as honest as you could get.

I am not sure of the year that the program or episode was on, but I seem to remember it was in the mid 1990s.

Did anyone here, see it?

Yes Gerard, Fifth Estate, likes to kick hypocritical butt. Looks good, doesn't it?

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Canada: New Brunswick/Ontario

by RAYZORBLADE in

it has been a long while since i partook of any xjw site, but this one seems pretty interesting, with loads of topics and interesting posts.

anyways, i was a teenager in eastern canada, new brunswick to be specific.

it was late 1976/77 that i attended meetings.

RAYZORBLADE

It has been a long while since I partook of any XJW site, but this one seems pretty interesting, with loads of topics and interesting posts.

Anyways, I was a teenager in eastern Canada, New Brunswick to be specific. It was late 1976/77 that I attended meetings. The first congregation I ever attended was: Oromocto. A few years later, I moved into Fredericton (NB capital). That would have been late 1979 until 1982. The congregation name then was: Odell Park.

Eventually, I moved to northwestern New Brunswick, right along the Maine (USA) border. Attended meetings in Perth-Andover. I frequented meetings in Presque Isle, Maine as well. I was dating a young woman over there at the time.

In the summer of 1983, I decided to chance it, and move to Toronto. I attended the Lakeview congregation in Etobicoke. I remained there until I left 'officially' around May 1984.

I used to know people all over, and like many of you, had many close and dear friends, many of whom I have not seen since 1984. I have only met one person on-line (from Maine) that has left and is no longer a JW. His father is still an elder, but he is not going back. Good for him.

It'd be neat to speak with people who have had some connection to the places I have posted. It has been a long time, yes, but the impact of having been a JW, never leaves you.

Has anyone met or heard from anyone from long while ago? I'd be anxious to read their experience.

Thanks, Ray.

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Latest Blood Documents from Jan. 2003 TMS

by Jourles in

go here to view scans of the latest blood documents that were released this week at the service meeting: .

http://12.210.76.249/blood_docs/ (the scans are big!

but the size averages around 70-80k per file) .

RAYZORBLADE

Hi folks. My first time posting on this forum. I've been impressed with what I've read thus far. Here is a link, that in my opinion, is very good regarding practical matters related to blood: http://www.bloodbook.com/world-abo.html There is a plethora of information there that may intrigue those of you who have limited information about Blood, its components, autologous blood transfusions, and many other questions. I have found it so useful, that it actually inspired me to go to my family physician and get my blood, typed. Good thing too. My blood type, being rh-negative, was an important finding. There was a posting regarding the Hepatitis concerns. Given all of the recent on-going research into blood based contaminates, hematogology is improving on a daily basis. Everything is being done to decrease the possible risks involved in receiving blood based products. If we didn't have hematology, I dear say, mankind at large, would be at a horrible loss. Find out your blood type. Mark it down. Keep it with you. Check the link I posted above: it's wonderful, informative, and has many answers to the questions most of us ex-JWs could ever want.