Great analogy.
Pleasantville is a good example as well.
Big Tex
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The Truman Show.
by creativhoney ini was trying to explain what its like to a friend today.
my sister has recently outed.
a couple of months ago she was getting fed up of living with a 'sister' in her 60s who imposed rules and regulations on her - my sister is 30 and doesnt need a woman who isnt her mother setting rules for her and playing the 'truth' card as a landlady.. my sister got fed up and decided she wanted to move out.
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Should Elderly People Be Forced To Show ID If They Want To Buy Alcohol?
by minimus inin a local convenience store, the owners have installed an id checker for anyone purchasing alcohol.
they require you to put your id in this machine to determine whether or not you are of legal age.
even if you are 85 years of age, you have to comply or you can't buy a beer!.
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Big Tex
I never once was asked for ID when I was 18. I get it all the time now. The world changes, it's not the same country, with the same attitude toward alcohol.Big deal.
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"How to Kiss a Woman" by Captain Kirk
by leavingwt inbe sure to watch the entire clip.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vuishm5kaq.
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Big Tex
The Sixties version of the Angry Pirate
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9/11 Should Be A National Holiday
by minimus ini think it should always be remembered.
it's a day we should never forget..
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Big Tex
12/7/41 isn't a national holiday, nor should it be. And 9/11 shouldn't be either.
Isnt' that what Memorial Day is supposed to be for?
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Dealing with a 'molested child' in a Judicial matter.
by dissed ini'm trying to respect the privacy of this individual, so forgive me if i'm a little too vague in my descriptions.. this for me, was the most emotional and difficult judicial matter that i have ever experienced.
its been many years since this happened and i'm still troubled, and troubled for this individual.. a young sister had committed fornication and i was chosen to sit on the judicial committee.. the case didn't make sense at first.
she was a faithful example in the congregation and was very much liked by all.
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Big Tex
Apologizing?
Having had a first-hand experience how deep the scars of molestation can be, I would worry that a card or letter could re-open some very deep wounds in her. She may be very happy now with life on the outside of the WTS. I wouldn't want to bring back to her so much hurtful memories.
I think that's the right call. I wouldn't want an elder from 20 years ago contacting me.
What happened, happened. I think it takes guts to face a mistake head on. Good for you.
Chris
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Who has given the masterbation talk on the TMS?
by Out at Last! ini had the "privelege" of giving the masterbation talk years ago.
when i looked at the talk slip and saw the theme, i thought at least they have an expert on the subject.
the best thing about it was that the point i was to be counseled on was gestures.
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Big Tex
That would be me. At age 15, right after the damn book came out.
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The Beatles - Remastered
by lepermessiah inhas anyone picked those up?
i am really curious to hear the discs.
the reviews have been excellent!.
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Big Tex
ANY TRACK FEATURING YOKO
Ever try to listen to "Two Virgins"? Mega crap.
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Who Is The Best Looking Personality In Sports, Movies & TV?
by minimus ini've been watching the us open and there are some fine looking tennis players on the circuit.
the ladies are all talking about juan martin del potro, the 6 foot 4 player.
personally, i like almost any of the russian girls.
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Big Tex
The dancing red M&M
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ex wants to be free to remarry - ugh
by No Apologies inok, i'm sure i am not the first one to be in this predicament but it sure is a headache, my jw ex called a few days ago, apparently she has met someone (they're not dating of course!
) and she wants to me to hand over the golden ticket.
she wants confirmation either in writing or verbally to a third party, that she is "scripturally free" to remarry.. i have managed for years now to avoid any judicial action and my jw family members still associate with me, but that all could come to a screeching halt if i give her what she wants.. the only bright side is she totally robbed me on the divorce; if she gets married i am at least off the hook for "spousal maintenance", that would mean potentially thousands of dollars in my pocket.... .
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Big Tex
Dang I'm really sorry. Sounds like she's trying really hard to put you between the proverberial rock and a hard place. But reading your original post, forgive me I haven't read the whole thread, kind of pisses me off at your ex.
How arrogant and condesending it is to want something like that in writing or to a third party?! Geez, what a cold and mean thing to demand.
It's up to you, but if it were me I would give her what she wants only if she gives me something in return. I would tell the third party (which leaves me open for plausible deniability later if I so choose) IF she paid me back all that "spousal maintenance". Otherwise go fly a kite.
Bottomline is I wouldn't give her what she wants unless you get something from her and that means more than just the absence of spousal maintenance.
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The Beatles - Remastered
by lepermessiah inhas anyone picked those up?
i am really curious to hear the discs.
the reviews have been excellent!.
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Big Tex
Favourite McCartney song: