Posts by OrphanCrow

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Interview with Zimbabwe's Minister of Tourism at JW HQ

by OrphanCrow in

zimbabwe has been under the rule of a dictator since 1980. robert mugabe, the president of zimbabwe, is notorious for his ruthless ways of dealing with the problems of a post-colonial country.

his land reforms resulted in much economic hardship for the people of zimbabwe and anyone who was a white farmer in zimbabwe suffered dire consequences as a result of mugabe's land grabs post-2000.

the atrocities against the people of zimbabwe have been documented by cathy buckle and i have personally heard of the violence against those opposed to mugawbe's policies.. some comments from a 2003 article about robert mugabe:.

OrphanCrow

Do JWs have any self-awareness? Do they realize how ridiculous they look?

I don't think they do. They think that the rest of the world is ignorant of Mugabe's atrocious policies that have trampled on human rights in his own country. Not only that, the JWs themselves would be ignorant of the historical abuses that Mugabe has perpetuated. After all, the WTS is guilty of the same thing - violating the basic human rights of those who follow their ideology.

I find the history of the "Watchtower Movement" in Africa to be fascinating - the overtly political nature of how different WT sects have developed and impacted politics in some African countries is often overlooked. I find it difficult to figure out which of the African Watchtower sects are actually aligned with the WTS and which ones have independent organizations.

For example, in Tanzania, the Watch Tower Church has recently made the news because of its ban against voting for its followers.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201508110646.html

The Watch Tower Church is located at Kitika area, Kasanga village, along the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Kalambo District in Rukwa Region. The village is the headquarters of the Church in the world.
Investigations carried out by the "Daily News" recently show that the Church has not been registered officially in the country since its establishment 100 years ago.
The Kitika area is venerated as the permanent residence of Watch Tower Church's spiritual leader popularly known as the "Holy Father", the "Pope" whose followers have stretched as far as neighbouring Zambia.

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Yes!!! We will see Jackson's face!

by OrphanCrow in

i emailed mr. stewart about jackson's testimony, asking if the video link would be visible to the public.. this was his prompt reply:.

thank you dianne for your interest.

the it people tell me that mr jackson will be on the screen for all to see and hear.regardsangus stewart.

OrphanCrow

Outlaw: Put Jackson in the same outfit and some might have trouble telling them apart..

Hell, yeah...and Jackson already has the ring.

"Kneel and kiss the pinky ring, you fools....!"

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If you could ask Geoffrey Jackson one question that he had to answer what would it be?

by jwleaks in

what question would you ask geoffrey jackson, as a member of the governing body of jehovah's witnesses, to answer?

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jw leaks.

OrphanCrow

Are there sex offenders - accused or otherwise....

It is a good question but it would take some doing to unravel what the WTS defines as "sex offender". They obviously believe that a sex offender can be rehabilitated by preying to Jehobah. Jackson would be able to confidently say "no" because the WT view is that a "sex offender" isn't one once they repent properly - whatever that "properly" means...I am not quite sure how that measure of repentance works.

After all, they see "marriage" as a solution to those uncomfortable situations that occur when an adult man (over legal age) commits statutory rape with an underage girl. And then they blame it on "cultural differences" - in other words, "rape" isn't really rape when the rapist marries the minor child that "was oh so close to being legal" because...well..."it is a cultural thing". Never mind that the adult man is responsible for not succumbing to his testosterone urges because it is illegal to have sex with a minor. Let's just call it "cultural" and say that the man was innocent.

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Yes!!! We will see Jackson's face!

by OrphanCrow in

i emailed mr. stewart about jackson's testimony, asking if the video link would be visible to the public.. this was his prompt reply:.

thank you dianne for your interest.

the it people tell me that mr jackson will be on the screen for all to see and hear.regardsangus stewart.

OrphanCrow

Outlaw, I love the photos you posted! Lol! Personally, Jackson reminds me a bit of Piglet from Winnie the Pooh.

But, do you think that this guy:

Image result for Watchtower geoffrey jackson

...looks like he could be this guy's brother?

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Interview with Zimbabwe's Minister of Tourism at JW HQ

by OrphanCrow in

zimbabwe has been under the rule of a dictator since 1980. robert mugabe, the president of zimbabwe, is notorious for his ruthless ways of dealing with the problems of a post-colonial country.

his land reforms resulted in much economic hardship for the people of zimbabwe and anyone who was a white farmer in zimbabwe suffered dire consequences as a result of mugabe's land grabs post-2000.

the atrocities against the people of zimbabwe have been documented by cathy buckle and i have personally heard of the violence against those opposed to mugawbe's policies.. some comments from a 2003 article about robert mugabe:.

OrphanCrow

Zimbabwe has been under the rule of a dictator since 1980. Robert Mugabe, the president of Zimbabwe, is notorious for his ruthless ways of dealing with the problems of a post-colonial country. His land reforms resulted in much economic hardship for the people of Zimbabwe and anyone who was a white farmer in Zimbabwe suffered dire consequences as a result of Mugabe's land grabs post-2000.

The atrocities against the people of Zimbabwe have been documented by Cathy Buckle and I have personally heard of the violence against those opposed to Mugawbe's policies.

Some comments from a 2003 article about Robert Mugabe:

Looking at this effete, uncomfortable little man, it was hard to believe he was one of the world's most ruthless despots, "a caricature of an African tyrant," in the words of South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Mugabe's picture hangs on the walls of every public building in Zimbabwe. There is at least one Robert Mugabe Avenue in every city and town. When he travels in his custom, armored $900,000 black Mercedes-Benz, with punctureproof tires, it is with sirens blaring in a 24-car motorcade of armored 4x4s, motorcycles, and military vehicles, which Zimbabweans have dubbed "Bob and the Wailers." Mugabe also has his own choir, a small coterie of women who attend his arrivals and departures, trilling and dancing, in dresses made of fabric emblazoned with his face.

Well, Mugabe may have banned foreign press in 2003, but since that time, he certainly has developed a good relationship with the Watchtower Society. In this following interview, produced by the WTS, the Minister for Tourism in Zimbabwe delivers a "message of gratitude" from President Mugabe to the JW organization. The gratitude comes from the WTS' influx of money into the country from the convention that was recently held there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPdNc5EeVts

Apparently, the JWs are "politically neutral" yet cooperating with despot governments for financial gain is okey dokey.

The WTS has released this video as a feather in their cap but I see it as an indication of how birds of a feather flock together.

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I wish Geoffrey Jackson wasn't being questioned at all vs a video link...

by thedepressedsoul in

i'd rather them not even question him at this point.

by allowing a video link, they put the ball 100% in his court.

i don't get what they expect to accomplish by having a video link only.. 2. he won't feel any pressure.

OrphanCrow

depressed soul: Video link is not on the live stream. We'll never see it, the world will never see it.

Yes, we will see it. The live feed will show the video link this time so that the world will see Jackson's face when he gives testimony.

He won't feel any pressure. He's not in the hot seat. He's miles away when he gives an answer. I think this alone is a huge advantage for the JW side.

I think he will still feel pressure. The video link is still a hot seat - especially when the camera will be on the video link. I would think it could be just as bad. But, if Jackson feels comfortable, it could be an advantage for a skilled questioner to exploit. And we know that skill is on our side. That is plain from what has happened so far.

And as far as the advantage for the JW side - they are going to need it.

I dunno, depressedsoul, I think that the fact that Jackson will give testimony at all is a big plus and I plan on watching every minute of it.

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New Catholic tribunal formed

by OrphanCrow in

this happened in the month prior to the jws giving testimony for the royal commission - the article was published june 10, 2015. it is interesting to note that this catholic tribunal is for addressing those priests who cover up child abuse.

pope francis makes catholic bishops who cover up for paedophile priests accountable for first time with new tribunal system.

pope francis has taken a major step towards stamping out paedophilia in the catholic church, approving a new system of tribunals designed to make bishops accountable for the priests under them.the new and unprecedented vatican legal mechanism will hear the cases against bishops accused of covering up paedophile priests who abuse children on their watch.the church has previously faced criticism for failing to hold those in higher positions accountable for what goes on in their bishoprics.the vatican said pope francis was presented with the tribunal proposals by cardinal sean omalley, who he appointed as head of a new sex abuse advisory commission in december 2013.francis and his cardinal advisers approved the plans and allocated funding for full-time personnel to staff the new office.the vatican spokesman, rev federico lombardi, said this means there is now a specific process by which the vatican can deal with bishops who are negligent in handling cases of abuse in their territories.canon law already does provide sanctions for bishops who are negligent in their duties, but the vatican has never been known to mete out punishment for a bishop who covered up for an abuser.previously, the closest francis had come was in april, when he accepted the resignation of a us bishop found to have failed to report a suspected child abuser.

OrphanCrow

This happened in the month prior to the JWs giving testimony for the Royal Commission - the article was published June 10, 2015. It is interesting to note that this Catholic tribunal is for addressing those priests who cover up child abuse.

Pope Francis makes Catholic bishops who cover up for paedophile priests accountable for first time with new tribunal system

Pope Francis has taken a major step towards stamping out paedophilia in the Catholic Church, approving a new system of tribunals designed to make bishops accountable for the priests under them.
The new and unprecedented Vatican legal mechanism will hear the cases against bishops accused of covering up paedophile priests who abuse children on their watch.
The Church has previously faced criticism for failing to hold those in higher positions accountable for what goes on in their bishoprics.
The Vatican said Pope Francis was presented with the tribunal proposals by Cardinal Sean O’Malley, who he appointed as head of a new sex abuse advisory commission in December 2013.
Francis and his cardinal advisers approved the plans and allocated funding for full-time personnel to staff the new office.
The Vatican spokesman, Rev Federico Lombardi, said this means there is now a specific process by which the Vatican can deal with bishops who are negligent in handling cases of abuse in their territories.
Canon law already does provide sanctions for bishops who are negligent in their duties, but the Vatican has never been known to mete out punishment for a bishop who covered up for an abuser.
Previously, the closest Francis had come was in April, when he accepted the resignation of a US bishop found to have failed to report a suspected child abuser. But campaign groups were critical at the time, saying this did not carry the same weight as a forced dismissal.
A special new judicial section will be created inside the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith “to judge bishops with regard to crimes of the abuse of office when connected to the abuse of minors,” a Vatican statement said.
Speaking to reporters, Lombardi said now, with these proposals, “the process is defined”.

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Yes!!! We will see Jackson's face!

by OrphanCrow in

i emailed mr. stewart about jackson's testimony, asking if the video link would be visible to the public.. this was his prompt reply:.

thank you dianne for your interest.

the it people tell me that mr jackson will be on the screen for all to see and hear.regardsangus stewart.

OrphanCrow

Diogenesister: Is there any addresses, email or snail, that we can use to express our appreciation of Angus Stewart and Justice Maclellen ?

[email protected]

:)

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Katie Kitten's Commentary on the Royal Commission

by OrphanCrow in

katie kitten has produced three youtube videos in which she explains and gives commentary on the royal commission.

she has some great comments on the proceedings.. days 1 to 4:.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya9ts_eorh4.

OrphanCrow

Katie Kitten has produced three youtube videos in which she explains and gives commentary on the Royal Commission. She has some great comments on the proceedings.

Days 1 to 4:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA9Ts_Eorh4

Days 5 & 6:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrAbG2cfsqo

Day 7:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L5HupB8lqM

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Yes!!! We will see Jackson's face!

by OrphanCrow in

i emailed mr. stewart about jackson's testimony, asking if the video link would be visible to the public.. this was his prompt reply:.

thank you dianne for your interest.

the it people tell me that mr jackson will be on the screen for all to see and hear.regardsangus stewart.

OrphanCrow

Morpheus: i dont mean to be a wet blanket but you are destined for disapointment. If, and i mean a big if, this spurs any change it wont be as a result of something jackson says. Theres not going to be a gotcha moment of satisfaction.

That could be, in the whole big picture.

However, at a personal level, it will be self-empowering just to see Jackson have to testify. It is affirmation that even the GB can be compelled to give testimony. They are not totally above the law.

As far as satisfaction goes, the level of satisfaction has already been pretty high for me personally. I don't think that I will be disappointed in the next part of the proceedings. I especially enjoy watching the women lawyers question the almighty JW men and making them squirm.

Satisfaction? Oh, yeah. I am already satisfied. It can only get better.