Posts by Iwasyoungonce

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Reality check: World less happy about America

by Pathofthorns in

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22 years ago

facinating results from a global poll relating to public opinions of america in various countries around the world.. [url] http://www.torontostar.com/nasapp/cs/contentserver?pagename=thestar/layout/article_type1&c=article&cid=1035775217105&call_pageid=968332188854&col=968350060724[/url].

a major survey on international opinion released in washington yesterday shows u.s. popularity has plunged across much of the world amid mounting perceptions that the united states is running roughshod over other nations.

the planet's sole superpower commands only tepid affection, just as the u.s. government struggles to win international support for a possible military incursion against iraq as the next stage in its war on terrorism.. in fact, the prospect of a u.s.-led offensive aimed at overthrowing iraqi dictator saddam hussein has become a major irritant between washington and even its closest allies.. .

22 years ago

Iwasyoungonce 22 years ago

Toby Keith sings it best. "Red White And Blue."

Crazy151drinker says volumes with his I.D.G.A.S. Category. And I add to those who think that America "blows" can be in my shut the hell up category. (Soon to be) Bageddad will be much better off with SAdam removed from this world. (Or office, whatever)

To bad as we entered W.W.II we did not take a poll as to what Nazi Germany thought of us going to war with them. Islamic rule fears the truth. (they are CRAP) But so many seem to think that they are just another world government. No better than anyone else. Yep and the Jehovah Witnesses are "just" another Christian Religion. And if any government takes any action against them ever then they are unjustly being persecuted. They never hurt anyone just like SAdamed. He was legally elected to office by the people of Iraq. 100% of the votes were to him. Therefore he must be legit and America only sees a small oil source to exploit. That's it.

Islamic rule that support terrorists and all terrorists should be afraid. They wanted attention. Now they have it. I think that the free world has ignored the garbage world for too long. Now it is time to kick some ass and not play games. This has been going on for over a decade lets get it over. Then turn to Bono's plan because his way will work. "Clean drinking water for all." (For a start)

Crazy151drinker- Daisy Cutters are rather effective with zero fallout.

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Bizarre Dream

by els in

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22 years ago

i had the strangest dream last night.

there was a wedding and some of my family was at it.

afterward we were outside and there was a ufo in the night sky, a long skinny one like the one in the news a few weeks ago.

22 years ago

Iwasyoungonce 22 years ago

MrMoe-Your last post/Def of "tiger" <shrug of shoulders> works for me.

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Bizarre Dream

by els in

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22 years ago

i had the strangest dream last night.

there was a wedding and some of my family was at it.

afterward we were outside and there was a ufo in the night sky, a long skinny one like the one in the news a few weeks ago.

22 years ago

Iwasyoungonce 22 years ago

When I was in Vegas last year my wife and I found a book on what dreams mean. (I can't remember the name. Hope I'm not developing dementia.)

I do remember we both looked up our recurring characters in dreams.

Mine was skulls. Every dream I ever had there was a skull/skeleton looking at me. And I was always searching for something in a blue hazy like sunset of colors. Not day or night but like dusk. And, everyone was dressed in a cloak. In the book it said that a skull was a searching for the meaning of life. Since I have begun to read spiritual books (NO Wt's) and focus on what I think and feel and not what the Jehovah's that were in my life want me to argue about the people in my dreams still have cloaks but they are no longer hooded. And no skulls. Sometimes in my dreams we are on a hillside and we are just talking. (Never can recall what) I can't remember the last dream I had that was bad.

My wife used to have horrid spider dreams. I mean waking up screaming and tearing at the sheets. I stopped sleeping in the bed if she had them because it would go on for nights. Spiders attacking you according to the book were character representations of your mother who you see as trying to control you and your life. (Which is right on. Her mother is a bitch of a demon if there ever was one.)

If I remember I think that a tiger character represents your past or something in it. But I am not sure so don't quote that one. I will try and find out what the heck the name of it was. It was really cool reference book to read.

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NEW TO YOU ALL...MY STORY

by rebuilding94 in

22 years ago

i was born into the witnesses in 1962, i was disfellowshiped when i was 18, because i decided to marry a catholic.

our first son was born 4 years later, and thinking i had to teach our son about god, which in it self is not a bad thought, so the only thing i new was the jw's teaching's, and yes i went back.. it took them 11 months to decide weather they would reinstate me, 11 month's of no one talking to me, no one coming to see my new baby, allways leaving befor the meeting was completely over, so as not to feel any more hurt then nessecary.

after i was reinstated i proceeded to raise our 3 children as jw's.

22 years ago

Iwasyoungonce 22 years ago

Email is open.

I for one do not feel abandoned and I hope that you don't. Rain falls from the sky down on all of us. That's life.

How are your children. Have they been able to maintain a relationship with their Father?

I am not afraid of going it alone either. If there is not "God" that's ok. As I say often "faith" is stronger anyway. "Have faith to believe. Don't believe to have faith." (Can't remeber who said that)

I would love to say to the Jehovahla Witnesses at my door that they need to do alot more less talkin and alot more of shut the hell up! (Poor English on purpose)

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Reality check: World less happy about America

by Pathofthorns in

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22 years ago

facinating results from a global poll relating to public opinions of america in various countries around the world.. [url] http://www.torontostar.com/nasapp/cs/contentserver?pagename=thestar/layout/article_type1&c=article&cid=1035775217105&call_pageid=968332188854&col=968350060724[/url].

a major survey on international opinion released in washington yesterday shows u.s. popularity has plunged across much of the world amid mounting perceptions that the united states is running roughshod over other nations.

the planet's sole superpower commands only tepid affection, just as the u.s. government struggles to win international support for a possible military incursion against iraq as the next stage in its war on terrorism.. in fact, the prospect of a u.s.-led offensive aimed at overthrowing iraqi dictator saddam hussein has become a major irritant between washington and even its closest allies.. .

22 years ago

Iwasyoungonce 22 years ago

Ya sure..

When I deal with those who put America down or our current President as they will never change...

"I guess the only solution is to vote for Gore." That is what they want to hear.

Think of where the world would be if the USA did mind it's own business. Europe has no right to bitch. You guys owe us big time.

I really am becoming "The Angry American" (Toby Keith) and I will expain why a little later on my own thread.

The UN is in agreement with the current policy and France wants the Oil rights; Russia wants assurance of Debt payments and continued sale of their own oil. Both are not unreasonable concerns BTW.

I love hearing people from the Middle East or where ever wanting to get into this country for jobs and education or just the hell out of the craphole they were born into, all the while running their mouth about how bad it sucks over here. Can you say hippojerkocrite?

(Ed 4 SP)

Edited by - Iwasyoungonce on 5 December 2002 14:13:23

Edited by - Iwasyoungonce on 5 December 2002 16:51:47

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The Watchtower Society Doesn't Care About Anything

by minimus in

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22 years ago

the wt.

society doesn't care about how outsiders view them.

they don't care about how the rank and file look at them.they don't give any credence to congregational elders or ministerial servants or pioneers.

22 years ago

Iwasyoungonce 22 years ago

Minimus,

I hope you are not hurting.

Like all abusers they care about the abuse continuing. People like me are a real threat to that power base. I know that Witnesses do not think that they are being exploited or controlled. But you say that you were an Elder. What did you think of people who took contol of thier own destiny. What did you say about them, to them directly and behind their backs?

There is nothing wrong with taking your penis back. Now go to your local Kingdom Hall and tell the Elders to give you back your penis. (Credit to Fish?)

Once they have no power over you or any of your kin no they will no longer recognize you. You have become a clear and present danger to their power base. You are a light to others that are in darkness. Don't hide it.

Shine boldly!

They might not care.

I do.

Do you?

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Looking for a book for my family

by Elsewhere in

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22 years ago

i have been looking for a book to send to my biological family.

so far most have been about someone who was abused and therefore drawn to the organization and later disillusioned.

i am was a third generation jw, which means that even my parents were born into it and is all they really know.

22 years ago

Iwasyoungonce 22 years ago

"Fearless Love" really moved my wife.

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Upset

by Vivamus in

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22 years ago

i am like an emotional screw up.

i am like a 17 year old with no ability to take harsh words in.

they upset me.

22 years ago

Iwasyoungonce 22 years ago

Once you say things you can not take them back. Words hurt like daggers. I wish that people could think before they speak. I sometimes wonder if we started thinking before we spoke if relationships would have less scars.

Also it is often the cold hearts on the outside that make the borg seem inviting. Some controling attention is better than no attention. Even if you know that it is wrong. At least you are worthy of being controled.

Viv. I am still sorry for your Dad. Even if he never says it some men (as I am one) are to stupid to say they are sorry. I think it is a genetic flaw.

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Detachment and Experimentation

by joelbear in

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22 years ago

i don't know why i keep burdening this group.

no one else in my life can really relate to the intertwined emotions i am going through.

my bear friends are there, including mitch, and they they try to keep my cheered up.

22 years ago

Iwasyoungonce 22 years ago

Joel,

I plan to visit the gun store this weekend. Maybe the reality of holding a gun in my hand and understand the reality of what it could do to me will shock me out of this downward spiral

Been there done that. I know the pain when it seems that no one cares including you.

Don't do that. My Email is open if you want to vent or talk.

Do you find comfort in music? I think that Creed's "Torn" could be a theme album for this forum.

I was once told that when you think that you can not bear one more day then close the door to your house lock it and go accross the tracks and help someone. Joel is there a soup kitchen or any other type of place like that around your town? Maybe a nuring home or hospital? It may sound silly but you would be amazed at the change in your spirit.

A friend,

Jay

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Upset

by Vivamus in

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22 years ago

i am like an emotional screw up.

i am like a 17 year old with no ability to take harsh words in.

they upset me.

22 years ago

Iwasyoungonce 22 years ago

P.S. Viv.

I don't know if your dad is or is not a JW. Either way he is still wrong and owes you a major "I'm sorry."

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