So Brooklyn (Warwick) is not only taking all the US congregations money but also the foreign branches as well..
Exactly
umbertoecho
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Canada Branch Finances - What's Going On?
by berrygerry inan update on the canada branch hasn't been made (i think).. year-over-year, canada's equity decreased by 11 million in 2012, 17 million in 2013.. however, the 2014 report shows a huge increase (20 million) in the cost of "purchased supplies.
" with the shrinkage of the mags, and the push to online, how the heck did this go from 39 million to 58 million?.
even with this number, the equity in 2014 went down by a staggering 56 million.. what the heck is going on?.
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Canada Branch Finances - What's Going On?
by berrygerry inan update on the canada branch hasn't been made (i think).. year-over-year, canada's equity decreased by 11 million in 2012, 17 million in 2013.. however, the 2014 report shows a huge increase (20 million) in the cost of "purchased supplies.
" with the shrinkage of the mags, and the push to online, how the heck did this go from 39 million to 58 million?.
even with this number, the equity in 2014 went down by a staggering 56 million.. what the heck is going on?.
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umbertoecho
Very very interesting material. I recall about two years ago or a little less, that all kingdom hall loans were "forgiven" in Australia.
But the forgiven loans were a ruse. It was made very clear that the same amount of money as the so called forgiven loan, was to be donated. (This on top of the weekly donations always made by the congregant's)
All members were given forms to take home and fill in. They were asked to budget a portion of their income to include a regular donation that would be counted up at the end of their fiscal month.
This left some very bemused people who were in Halls that were paid off decades ago. These properties had gained in value in a huge way. And some were sold off. Quite a few but I don't know the number. That money went somewhere, but no one really knows where. (your' suspicions are as good as mine)
Congregations were merged to allow up to three meetings in some instances.
WTBTS Australian send a good portion to America, and from there it is allocated to ...who knows where.
Ironically, it has backfired in some ways for this reason. Having made this promise of a certain pledge per family. It became evident that this pledge was not always going to be met. In many cases people had things to fix in their own homes, or kids clothes to buy for school....or perhaps the family car broke down. It is basic human nature in normal families to take care of the kids, have some small luxury.........normal things. If that meant not being able to stick to their "anonymous" promise, then they didn't or couldn't.
Money via donations has dried up to some degree in Australian...I am told that we are the least religious place in the world......or close to it. Hedonistic bastards that we are.
This year the WTBTS cannot afford to hire the large facilities that have always been a feature of JW life in yearly assemblies. No more large conventions, unless you are personally invited to some other country and provided you have no disabilities....
This is my view from Australia. I think it ties in with all the other observations made regarding NGO and the attempts to evade future taxes, fines, scrutiny........who knows?
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You? Armchair Activist Wanted - Looking to form a Team of Letter Writers/Researchers
by mrmagic inare you interested?
looking for a team of armchair activists;.
purpose: to connect everybody to everybody and to get them to connect the big picture about wtbs which is that it is suspected that watchtower has a child pedophile/child porn ring within it.
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mrmagic, don't get me wrong by the way. If there is some evidence, I would jump on it. This sort of thing is very very hard to prove and takes expert tracking, legal proofs, computers, and on it goes...There have been some truly gifted police who have worked with other authorities globally from Australia to American and Sweden to name a few of the channels they had to plough through. It sometimes took from months to years to gather all the evidence, before there was a well co-ordinated, evenly planned ....can't think of the bloody word.....Sting?
Then the detectives and various other squads would make sure they acted in tandem so that no computer information could be wiped and multiple arrests were made.
We've had some really good interactive "attacks" between Australia the UK, Norway, Sweden, Germany.....even American and the Philippines happen. Very impressive coordination from all fronts...
So please don't get me wrong. I'm just wary about calling the WTBTS a paedophile ring. I just think they are terribly guilty of being cruel and sacrificing children and young ones to keep a "clean organization"..
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You? Armchair Activist Wanted - Looking to form a Team of Letter Writers/Researchers
by mrmagic inare you interested?
looking for a team of armchair activists;.
purpose: to connect everybody to everybody and to get them to connect the big picture about wtbs which is that it is suspected that watchtower has a child pedophile/child porn ring within it.
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umbertoecho
Important to give some real evidence of this. It's a bit different from having badly handled sex abuse cases.....but a paedophile ring?
Any hard evidence. Paedophile rings are something else again, we have all seen the horrific cases from time to time, that literally span the globe and make money from this crime......
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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT re: Riley Trust Tobacco Compan Stock & WTS
by Oroborus21 ini have no interest in pontificating on this matter which to me seems so straightforward.
however, since i continue to see newbies and others periodically post in error stating that the wts "owns" tobacco company stock i believe that this should be corrected and the matter put to rest, hopefully for good.. .
facts:.
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Phizzy..
..TrueEden is not debating a future pension. It about hypocrisy on the part of a religion that claims, presumptuously to be the FDS and god's mouth piece on earth...
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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT re: Riley Trust Tobacco Compan Stock & WTS
by Oroborus21 ini have no interest in pontificating on this matter which to me seems so straightforward.
however, since i continue to see newbies and others periodically post in error stating that the wts "owns" tobacco company stock i believe that this should be corrected and the matter put to rest, hopefully for good.. .
facts:.
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umbertoecho
Oh! Go Terry go.....yes!
I hate corruption and lies, especially when under some religious banner...
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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT re: Riley Trust Tobacco Compan Stock & WTS
by Oroborus21 ini have no interest in pontificating on this matter which to me seems so straightforward.
however, since i continue to see newbies and others periodically post in error stating that the wts "owns" tobacco company stock i believe that this should be corrected and the matter put to rest, hopefully for good.. .
facts:.
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umbertoecho
Oroborus21 Do you know what Oroborus really is, means, represents?
You don't just refuse it. It does not work that way. It is the WTBTS that is the beneficiary, not the actual Trust. It was bequeathed to them...They could pick the bloody phone up, call the managers of the trust...said.." Well, this one goes against our Christian conscience, sell the PMorris shares off and reinvest in something that our collective conscience can live with" Puuuuleees, get real.
Can't believe this post of yours.
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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT re: Riley Trust Tobacco Compan Stock & WTS
by Oroborus21 ini have no interest in pontificating on this matter which to me seems so straightforward.
however, since i continue to see newbies and others periodically post in error stating that the wts "owns" tobacco company stock i believe that this should be corrected and the matter put to rest, hopefully for good.. .
facts:.
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umbertoecho
6) Until June 24, 2002, the Trust held 350 Shares of Phillip Morris Companies (maker of Nabisco crackers and yes, cigarettes too). The value of these stocks as of April 30, 2002 were $54.43 each or a total asset worth of $19,050.00. [These shares were listed in the Asset Description section of the 990 Filings under "Consumer Staples"]
Who authorized sale of these stocks??? And interesting that just about anyone on the net could find and download copies of the HR trust fund and see..CLEARLY; that if someone on the internet could access this information......Then most definitely the WTBTS did too.! So stop it!! Just stop talking in a convoluted manner.
The fact is if I set up a trust fund here and they consist of shares in pharmaceuticals that my beneficiaries may not agree with..They are certain to inquire as to what this trust fund consists of..You really are stretching it mate.
7) On June 24, 2002, these 350 shares in Phillip Morris Co. were sold at a market rate of $49.53 each ($17,335.50).
How bloody fascinating that they did sell them. The fact is, there has to be accountability for what ever the managers of that trust fund do. And logically, that accountability has to be explained and approved. You are so bloody stupid. I have every single document you jerk. So just stop lying....Re read you theory again. For it is not accurate. You have not looked into the intricasies of such matters. You then go on to "patronize" us, by saying ...."Oh by the way,.......
The trust assets as of April 30, 2005 consisted of approximately 48% Oil & Gas Royalties (from owned or leased Oil/Gas wells I assume) and the remainder of the assets in Corporate Stocks (22%), Corporate Bonds (14%) & Mutual Funds (16%).
Such an illogical explanation that shot you in your own foot. Read up on trust funds again, for you are not very well versed on the topic. WTBTS KNEW. And they took their sweet time in "selling off". Bet they don't mind all the other shoddy funds they are well invested in.
Don't you dare talk down to me to them, to us...jerk!!!
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New light from GB member David Splane!
by Island Man inin the latest jw broadcast splane is quoted as saying:.
"suppose there was a man who died 10 minutes before joseph was born.
would he be part of joseph's generation?
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- babies start living only after they're born. Before they're born, they're not yet alive! lol.
What insanity is this?!!! What a sick bastard, and what and idiotic sick bastard......Oh gawd I hardly believe this irrational crap...I must watch and have a good old analysis of every single word he says...Words are so revealing...
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The Heartless JW
by babygirl30 insoooo...i have recently been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, and am scared out of my mind.
in a weak moment, i called my parents and my mom answered.
i start crying as i tell her about my disease, and this woman says to me:.
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umbertoecho
Oh, how loving and Christian of her. How can she expect any redemption in her future?. I understand and invite any need you may have to talk. So very, very sorry my love.
Juliette