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  Where Do You Think That Plane Is?

  by minimus in

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  what do you think happened?

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  DJS

  In one of my first posts on this subject I indicated that satellite data would play a vital role. I find it interesting that, even after the data suggests it crashed into the Indian Ocean, a retired U.S. general believes it landed in Pakistan. So if they don't find the plane it will likely turn into an Amelia Earhart story or fodder for a terrorist movie - or two. Based on the latest information, I would agree with Cofty (dammit Cofty, be wrong once!!!).

  A lot of technological and procedural changes with airline flights/planes will come out of this event, regardless of the findings as to the cause.
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  I have made my decision

  by Brother Mike in

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  i'm sure most of you have read bits and pieces of my story throughout the last year being on this site.

  i've decided as a human being, and as an adult, i'm going to make the decision on whether to stay with the jw religion or leave it.

  i of course have many doubts about the organization which has lead me to do research.

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  Mike,

  Excellent. Good luck to you!!! Life is a lot of fun. Live it.
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  Is Obama Giving Putin Ideas?

  by scotoma in

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  the guardian tues 25 march (julian borger).

  "russian actions are a problem.

  they don't pose the number one security threat to the united.

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  kalk,

  Nice commentary, but no one is picking on Mother Russia other than carving off a lot of their old satellites for the EU and NATO. THAT sticks in the old guard's craws big time. Russia would be better served fixing their own problems, but Putin and the old guard long for the days when they thought they ruled the world. Whatever gains Vlad may achieve in this land grab, over time, will likely erode away as it did during the Communist rule because they have soooo many internal problems that aren't close to being fixed. And when the West figures out how to tell Vlad to keep his oil and gas (and they are working on it), a lot of the wind will be gone from Vlad's sails.

  The Russians are dangerous, in part because of the miltary capabilities but more than that the sour taste in their mouth from belching up anger and resentment for 20 plus years. They brought it on themselves, but Vlad is speaking these days in a delusional manner, making Russian the vicitim and re-writing history. That scares me.
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  The Watchtower is under siege from inside and outside

  by suavojr in

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  that is the reason the watchtower leaders are desperately trying to protect their indoctrinated supporters from being influenced by the critics.. it will get harder and harder to recruit in countries where the internet is easily accessible...the watchtower has no control over the public like it does the indoctrinated jws.

  ..any interested person can very easily google and learn the truth about the watchtower cult before a 'return visit' can be made.

  although most jws would be afraid to go into 'apostate ' sites, more and more are waking up to the truth about the watchtower , their interest triggered by different reasons such as the child abuse cover up, the constantly changing doctrines,the downsizing etc.

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  Splash,

  Rational, factual and well stated. I agree. It's kind of like the 'Arab Spring," which was initiated in large part by the 20 something Internet cafe young Arabs but 'hijacked" by their parents (Muslim Brotherhood, et al.). But time is on the younger generation's side, just as it is with the Borg. Nice comment.
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  The Watchtower is under siege from inside and outside

  by suavojr in

  1. jw
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  that is the reason the watchtower leaders are desperately trying to protect their indoctrinated supporters from being influenced by the critics.. it will get harder and harder to recruit in countries where the internet is easily accessible...the watchtower has no control over the public like it does the indoctrinated jws.

  ..any interested person can very easily google and learn the truth about the watchtower cult before a 'return visit' can be made.

  although most jws would be afraid to go into 'apostate ' sites, more and more are waking up to the truth about the watchtower , their interest triggered by different reasons such as the child abuse cover up, the constantly changing doctrines,the downsizing etc.

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  DJS

  With the world wide web, any JW who truly wants to examine their relgion can come to a conclusion it is all BS within a few hours of earnest research. But they have cloaked eyes and read and digest only what they want, which is similar to many ex-JWs on this site who will only search for and read those bits of data which support their preconceived and prejudged viewpoints. And then stop, firmly satisfied about their beliefs. Unless and until JWs want to open their eyes and minds they will remain closed.
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  Corruption in India.

  by fulltimestudent in

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  an economist report has reviewed the very far-reaching affect that corruption has in india.

  unfortunately, i've reached my free reading limit, so i post this overview by a finance writer for australia's fairfax press.. link: http://www.smh.com.au/business/comment-and-analysis/indias-corruption-tragedy-hurts-us-all-20140325-35fyj.html#ixzz2x0dyyyvo.

  brisbane timesindia's corruption tragedy hurts us alldate march 25, 2014 - 3:02pm.

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  Anne,

  I stil do not understand your point. The Economist is widely viewed as one of, if not the, best sources of economic news/insight/analysis. When I was gettting my MBA, we were directed to read it and make it part of our routine reading as an excellent source of business/economic information. That The Economist is pointing this out doesn't negate it, contaminate it or add suspcion to it.
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  Discussion with some elders

  by GoUnion in

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  hello everyone just wanted to relate a situation that occurred a few days ago.

  so i have quit going to meetings for a few months now based on some issues i have with the explanations of current doctrines.

  my wife is none too happy with this but over the last few months we have had some date nights and have tentitively agreed to disagree.

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  DJS

  Your wife rolled on you, huh? She's a snitch,huh? Not very loyal is she? As OTWO indicates, don't be fooled by the pleasant coffe talk chatter from the elders. The Borg has a dark side and you are about to see it. You will be considered a threat to the entire congregagtion. I would suggest keeping your views to yourself, quiety and quckly fading and find another wife. You don't see or understand how utterly dysfunctional all of this is. You will one day. Good luck.
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  Corruption in India.

  by fulltimestudent in

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  an economist report has reviewed the very far-reaching affect that corruption has in india.

  unfortunately, i've reached my free reading limit, so i post this overview by a finance writer for australia's fairfax press.. link: http://www.smh.com.au/business/comment-and-analysis/indias-corruption-tragedy-hurts-us-all-20140325-35fyj.html#ixzz2x0dyyyvo.

  brisbane timesindia's corruption tragedy hurts us alldate march 25, 2014 - 3:02pm.

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  AnneB,

  Explain. And yes FullTime, my GF says it is worse than the news reports.
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  Finally free of JWs!

  by Julia Orwell in

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  we moved house and no active jw knows we live there.

  it's in another congregation territory too so when they finally come knocking, they won't know i'm a dirty apostate when i tell them to put me on the do not call list.

  problem is, the local discount supermarket across the highway is frequented by jws from my previous previous congregation!.

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  Julia,

  I am very happy for you. The longer you are out the more you will wonder what you ever saw in the Borg. And likely the happier and more fulfilled you will be. Good luck!!!
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  Corruption in India.

  by fulltimestudent in

  1. social
  2. current

  an economist report has reviewed the very far-reaching affect that corruption has in india.

  unfortunately, i've reached my free reading limit, so i post this overview by a finance writer for australia's fairfax press.. link: http://www.smh.com.au/business/comment-and-analysis/indias-corruption-tragedy-hurts-us-all-20140325-35fyj.html#ixzz2x0dyyyvo.

  brisbane timesindia's corruption tragedy hurts us alldate march 25, 2014 - 3:02pm.

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  FullTime,

  You are spot on. Corruption is a contaminant that will keep India from becoming a great country and fulfilling its potential. I date a woman from India, and it pains her terribly to see and have experienced what the economists describe. It is real