Posts by DJS

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These guys crash a Kingdom Hall on Memorial, video included

by Crazyguy in

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10 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7mars2mtaui.

to funny nice job....

10 years ago

DJS 10 years ago

prbow's comments illustrate a consequentalist view, which means that the end justifies the means. This type of view typically is valid only when there are no other viable alternatives. There are a lot of ways to reach born-ins and others that do not include these types of disrespectful, counterproductive actions. In addition, a consequentialist issue typically doesn’t involve pranks and being punked, which insults our intelligence. Consequentialist issues typically deal with very real ethical decisions.

Continuing to respond in a reactionary manner as if this is a critical component of reaching the Borg is immature and completely un-supported by any data.

Another thing I notice for each of these incidents, including the last one where I think it was Cedars who recorded his prank call to a GB member, and that is the pranksters are completely egocentric, narcissistic, posing, look at me individuals. It is clear to me that their intent isn’t to reach poor little born in dubs; it is to disrupt while bringing attention to their narcissistic selves - the selfie generation on steroids. Ashton Kucher wouldn’t even be proud of these idiots.

But the young males will dig their feet in and continue to respond in a manner that suggests their pre-frontal cortices haven’t solidified (and they haven't). We have the same conversation each time one of these is posted.

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These guys crash a Kingdom Hall on Memorial, video included

by Crazyguy in

jw
friends

10 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7mars2mtaui.

to funny nice job....

10 years ago

DJS 10 years ago

jdubsnub,

Ditto. It wasn't funny. It was disrespectful, rude, and counter-productive. But similar OPs seem to fall into a generational and gender like/dislike of these types of sophomoric actions. In other words, these types of incidents seem to play well with males under the age of 35 or so. I"m watching this as an ex-Dub who has no love for the Dark Lords and I'm feeling sorry for the rank and file at this Memorial.

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Indiana "Religious Freedom" (right to discriminate)

by Simon in

10 years ago

sickening to see the photo of the religious zealots all stood around the governor signing into law the right for people to discriminate against others (gay, lesbian, trans-gender) based purely on religious dogma.. if religious people want those freedoms then the can't have it both ways - they cannot complain if *they* are discriminated against.. "sorry, we don't like zionists, get out".

"oh, it's some special mass and you can't work your shift?

you're fired!"..

10 years ago

DJS 10 years ago

EOM,

You made a bit of sense until you kept yapping:

"If you are a caterer, dj, photographer, etc, and you do work that involves driving to a clients location, you should have EVERY RIGHT to refuse a job for any reason."

You clearly haven't been paying attention the past 100 years or so as the courts have interpreted the Constitution. Your wishes or desires are childish and immature. Find another country or planet that will allow you to legally discriminate in such manner. We have adequately addressed your whining in this OP; the SCOTUS and the Constitution addressed it a long time ago, and continue to do so with the recent cases supporting gay marriage and the rights of gays to not be discriminated against in commerce and business. Grow up. Your childish attempts to have the final word in this matter is obvious to all. Your point of view has been heard and dismissed by the evidence. Deal with it.

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Christian self-righteousness

by fulltimestudent in

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friends

10 years ago

doesn't matter what brand of christianity - this cartoon says it all:.

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10 years ago

DJS 10 years ago

FTS,

Excellent. I have stolen your cartoon and made it mine. Thanks.

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More Anointed Join the ranks

by paulmolark in

10 years ago

when i was an elder we had a sister who was known for providing oral pleasures to some people in the congo.

i was on the committee.

this girl for some odd reason was put on public reproof 4 times for the same thing.

10 years ago

DJS 10 years ago

She clearly has an oral obsession. What did you say her name was? And do you have any contact information? I may be able to 'help' her with her affliction

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Indiana "Religious Freedom" (right to discriminate)

by Simon in

10 years ago

sickening to see the photo of the religious zealots all stood around the governor signing into law the right for people to discriminate against others (gay, lesbian, trans-gender) based purely on religious dogma.. if religious people want those freedoms then the can't have it both ways - they cannot complain if *they* are discriminated against.. "sorry, we don't like zionists, get out".

"oh, it's some special mass and you can't work your shift?

you're fired!"..

10 years ago

DJS 10 years ago

EOM,

I read that and I agree with you. That type of behavior accomplishes nothing.

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Indiana "Religious Freedom" (right to discriminate)

by Simon in

10 years ago

sickening to see the photo of the religious zealots all stood around the governor signing into law the right for people to discriminate against others (gay, lesbian, trans-gender) based purely on religious dogma.. if religious people want those freedoms then the can't have it both ways - they cannot complain if *they* are discriminated against.. "sorry, we don't like zionists, get out".

"oh, it's some special mass and you can't work your shift?

you're fired!"..

10 years ago

DJS 10 years ago

NeverADub,

The one thing I do like about Libertarians is that they seek to limit government's reach into our lives. I believe we need them on the wall as a counter-balance to those who believe government should control everything. I believe government should do only what is necessary; the issue is one man's need is another man's want and another man's indifference.

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Indiana "Religious Freedom" (right to discriminate)

by Simon in

10 years ago

sickening to see the photo of the religious zealots all stood around the governor signing into law the right for people to discriminate against others (gay, lesbian, trans-gender) based purely on religious dogma.. if religious people want those freedoms then the can't have it both ways - they cannot complain if *they* are discriminated against.. "sorry, we don't like zionists, get out".

"oh, it's some special mass and you can't work your shift?

you're fired!"..

10 years ago

DJS 10 years ago

NeverADub,

Yes, as I mentioned in one of my initial posts, churches and religions have not faced any serious threats or incursions, including in the recent past, for rituals, policies, etc. that occur within the church and are church specific. The laws protecting and securing gay rights do not infringe on religious institutions - only on commerce or state supported agencies such as a justice of the peace or one conducting civil weddings.

That, based on the separation of church and state where commerce is an interest of the state - not the church, is what the framers of the Constitution evidently had in mind. They were geniuses. The courts have consistently ruled in this manner for a loooooonnng time. It amazes me that so many have been so unaware or delusional about how the US works.

One poster commented that Canada has forced a church to marry gays, but I cannot find any references to it. I kinda sorta doubt it. I do believe that some countries in Europe - Scandanavian I think - are moving toward requiring churches to perform gay ceremonies. They have a different framework for both religion and constitutional rights of which I am no expert. I'm not aware of gay couples trying to force REAL churches to marry them; I will research to see if it has occurred. I agree with you on this point. There are many other options.

Religions were neither threatened nor impeded in any manner when laws supporting gay rights to marry and to not face discrimination in commercial, for profit engagements were passed. The X-tian right and fundies would have us believe they are the ones being 'forced' and discriminated against, which is not only completely untrue but in my eyes is obscene. The laws recently passed on in the queue in the various states, and I will say this again, were mean-spirited attempts by the X-tian fundies and the Far R. politicos to keep the door forced closed against gays and were driven by their anger at losing so many battles in the courts (38 states allow gay marriage, more are on the way). The laws were not necessary, did nothing to secure religious freedom and were intended to put gays back behind the door.

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21 Years as an Elder, 5 as an MS, I will never be that guy again.

by James Jack in

10 years ago

i was deleted as the cobe after i let my adult child move back home and he admitted that he fornicated under my roof while my wife and i where away on a rbc project.

of course the elder mode in me kicked him out of the house.. the elders moved quickly to remove me because i was too involved in "theocractic activities", i had neglected my adult son.. i accepted this primarily because i didn't want to serve with a boe that did not want me.

i was devastated however because it was the only life i knew.

10 years ago

DJS 10 years ago

@ Magnum: "I would not kiss a$$es anymore. I would not treat COs anymore special than the lowliest publisher in the congregation. I would be honest and point out things that seem wrong and/or don't make sense. I just couldn't be the JW I was - constantly praising the organization and going along with the silly, embarrassing stuff."

Really? That was you? You do not seem like that person. I was exactly opposite. I am genetically incapable of ass kissing, treated the CO exactly like the lowest of low and routinely criticized the dumbassedness of the Dark Lords' decisions. That really worked out well for me.

As to the OPer: Welcome!!! We understand. James Jack, the most wondrous thing about your situation is you have time to fix a lot of the mess created by your time in Borgland.

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Indiana "Religious Freedom" (right to discriminate)

by Simon in

10 years ago

sickening to see the photo of the religious zealots all stood around the governor signing into law the right for people to discriminate against others (gay, lesbian, trans-gender) based purely on religious dogma.. if religious people want those freedoms then the can't have it both ways - they cannot complain if *they* are discriminated against.. "sorry, we don't like zionists, get out".

"oh, it's some special mass and you can't work your shift?

you're fired!"..

10 years ago

DJS 10 years ago

JD,

I assumed you would feel that way; that is a Libertarian view. It has no data or evidence to support it, however. After initial push-back, society typically begins accepting social changes much quicker than it otherwise would. There are other costs incurred by society and individuals alike when governments sit back and do nothing. Libertarians don't typically consider opportunity costs for damaged individuals and the resulting costs to society (unemployment, welfare, food stamps, law enforcement, courts, drug and alcohol rehab, crime, etc.), lost or mitigated ambition and accomplishment, family considerations, etc. that go along with doing nothing. Ann didn't consider these things when she opined.

This is a slam dunk. I know you will continue to 'feel' otherwise, but the humanist and the economist in me is A-OK with the laws. I have family deeply impacted by these types of prejudices, both inside and outside of the Borg.

Nothing is ultimately more efficient in effecting change than societal pressure. Just ask Indiana's governor. Their RFRA has been gutted of its intended mean-ness. As of today it is a kinder and gentler meaningless mean spirited law. Neutered if you will, and that is most excellent. That shrill, shrieking whine emanating from the X-tian fundies and R Wing politicos sounds like heaven to me.

However, the changing laws legalizing gay marriage and protecting gays from discrimination were the first push of the dominoes, and to discount that is to place one's head squarely up one's ass.

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