Posts by talesin

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Girls names

by FeelingFree in

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ok so i know its not really anything to do with jwness but we are struggling with baby names and really can't think of one we both like.

its getting a bit desperate as i'm due in about 8 weeks .. i'm getting bored of looking at the same old names on the baby names websites so any suggestions would be much appreciated (girls please).. **cash prize for the one we choose!

** ....... no not really lol.. .

talesin

How about Nan or Gwyn, Juliet, Ravyn, Bronwyn, Emrys, Chloe or Zoe?

;)

edit: lol ShirleyW, I immediately thought "Shaneeqwa"

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Favorite Episode of Star Trek

by Coded Logic in

calling all tos, tng, ds9, voyager, or enterprise fans, what's your favorite serries and why?

and what's your favorite episode and why?.

(too many choices on netflix for me to decide which to watch right now).

talesin

There are so many! "This Side of Paradise", in which Spock falls in love and is reduced to tears. is a favorite of the original. Of course, the Khan episode and resulting flick #2 "Wrath of Khan", can be watched over and over ........ TNG would have to be my favorite spin-off series, with DS-9 and Voyageur next. I just watched episodes 1&2 of DS-9, and enjoying watching the series again! It's been a long time. :D

It's hard to say fav episodes of any of the ST shows, indeed, the original had "Trouble with Tribbles" ,,,, Spock's arranged marriage episode "Live Long and Prosper" what a great one that was, and Captain "Jerk" had so many women - even a green one! :P Too many to choose just 'one'.

tal

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Why the WTBTS is liable for Sex Abuse Cases

by Coded Logic in

the problem isn't just that kids are getting raped by people in their congregation.

the problem's also that anytime someone has "serrious charges" brought against them the elders add notes to that jws publisher file.

and, if the elders don't take the matter to the police or, as is often the case, tell the victims families not to take it to the police either, this establishes a level of accountability.. take daniel fitzwater for example.

talesin

The Searcher said,

IMHO, the most perplexing aspect of the whole filthy process is the blind obedience to Elders by Witness parents.

If I had a child who was sexually assaulted by anyone, I would instantly report the matter to those who are competent to deal with crimes - the police! Why on earth would I want to report such an atrocity to a couple of window cleaners?????

If I came home to find a Witnesses had raped my wife or child, would I 'phone Brother Elderlord to ask for his advice?

Are so many Witnesses that brain-dead??????????

Waken up brothers - quickly, and see how your Glorious Ones couldn't care less about you or your family!! (Principle they follow = John 11:48)

I found out that an old friend I grew up with, and lived with his family as a teen, is one of those parents, after meeting his adult son through JWD. It was all I could do, to keep myself from storming to his house and DEMAND how he could allow this abuse of his CHILD? Not just allow, but conspire to cover it up! argghhh I used to think he was a gentle, harmless yet misled person. Now, I spit on him.

tal

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Words that irritate

by punkofnice in

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i have words that irritate me and not always without reason.. my latest hate is the word: 'solutions' as used by so many businesses in their title these days.

y'know, 'something innane business solutions' and such balderdash.. i loathe that word now.

arrrrggghhhhhh!

talesin

OC - that is soo irritating, and passive-aggressive behaviour at its very BEST! lol, I know the feeling ... so you are NOT going to apologize for xxx actions/words? AND you are going to minimize my feelings? Sorry, have no time for you, loser. :)

tal

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Words that irritate

by punkofnice in

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i have words that irritate me and not always without reason.. my latest hate is the word: 'solutions' as used by so many businesses in their title these days.

y'know, 'something innane business solutions' and such balderdash.. i loathe that word now.

arrrrggghhhhhh!

talesin

Consumer. I am much more than a consumer, and actually consume very little. It's depersonailzation at its finest.

Speaking of depersonalization:

Domestic violence vs wife / husband / child beating

Sexual assault vs rape

Government Fees vs New Tax

the list goes on ....

:D

tal

iow, I hate bull shyte disguised as the newly sanitized versiions.

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Is The Bible Now Obsolete - On Moral Standards?

by metatron in

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sometimes, i feel like my life has been summed up by a grateful dead quote: "what a long strange trip it's been".. .

after many years as a witness, i discovered that i worked with gay people - and that they struggled to pay a mortgage and had pretty much the same problems as everyone else.

what was i concerned about?

talesin

Well said, metratron. The Bible, and its moral codes, are passe. Actually, in most countries, they are illegal!

It's true that the invention of the printing press and subsequent availability of the bible as a printed book, was one of the greatest contributions to modern civilization. It was the beginning of literacy as we know it. It's ironic, that. Kinda like how the JWS gained religious freedoms in the USA via the courts - but for their own selfish purpose.

xx

tal

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Eleven Dead and over 45 Injured!

by Atlantis in

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posted on a jw site!.

eleven jehovahs witnesses dead and over 45 injured in honduras bus accident.

.. .. atlantis!.

talesin

As Blues Brother might say (and thank you, BB, for teaching me this), tragic accidents happen when there are poor safety conditions. These JWs were the victims of circumstance.

Buses are often packed to capacity, with people hanging on wherever they can. It happens, and sending healing and love energy to those who are injured and have lost loved ones in this senseless tragedy.

tal

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