Posts by Crazy151drinker

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THE DILEMMA FACING APOSTATES

by You Know in

the dilemma facing apostate jehovahs witnesses, or apostate dubs, as i have dubbed them, (no pun intended) is the very fact of their seeming success.

one of the great ironies of the apostate movement, that presumptuously boasts of "know the truth about the truth," is that apostates themselves are bound by the watchtower's own interpretive shortcomings, and hence are massively ignorant of jehovahs judicial decisions regarding his organization.

in that the presumption in operation is that if enough scandal and error can be brought to light regarding the governing body, the watchtower society's teachings, as well as individual jehovah's witnesses, then that somehow means that jehovah's witnesses have no connection with jehovah god.

Crazy151drinker

Thank you Bleep, now we know to disregard it as crap.

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GETTING INTERESTING REAL SOON NOW

by You Know in

i don't have a clue how a computer works.

i just turn it on and point and click and i am able to do what i need to do, unless of course something goes wrong, or in the worst case scenario if my little machine experiences the dreaded blue-screen crash, then i am really in a mess.

that is the way the financial system is for most people.

Crazy151drinker

It is true that the Federal reserve is not a federal institution. A book entitiled the "Creature from Jekel Island" written about 20 years ago explained how private bankers secretly met on Jekel Island off the coast of Caolina back in 1912 in a conspiracy to launch the Federal Reserve in order to take money creation out of the hands of government

LOL!!! http://www.federalreserve.gov/ While it may not be a FEDERAL INSTITUTION, it is part of government. Note the GOV and not COM! YOU KNOW nothing, misrepresents the truth once again! Yes, its not a Federal Institution, but YOU KNOW nothing makes it sound like its some secret private enity that some magic smurfs control! Hello! Wake up YOU KNOW! It is part of government that Congress Regulates! WAKE UP DIPSHIT!!

What is the Federal Reserve System?

The Federal Reserve System, also known as the Fed, is the central bank of the United States. It was created by the Congress with the passage of the Federal Reserve Act in 1913. The Federal Reserve System is composed of a central, governmental agency--the Board of Governors--in Washington, D.C., and twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks located in major cities throughout the nation. Return to subject
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What are the Federal Reserve's responsibilities?

The Federal Reserve System was chartered in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. Over the years, its roles have evolved and expanded. Today, the Federal Reserve's duties include conducting the nations monetary policy by influencing money and credit conditions in the economy in pursuit of full employment and stable prices; promoting the stability of the financial system; providing banking services to depository institutions and to the federal government; and ensuring that consumers receive adequate information and fair treatment in their interactions with the banking system. For a complete overview of the Federal Reserve, see The Federal Reserve System: Purposes & Functions. Return to subject
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Who owns the Federal Reserve?

The Federal Reserve System is not "owned" by anyone and is not a private, profit-making institution. Instead, it is an independent entity within the government, having both public purposes and private aspects.

As the nation's central bank, the Federal Reserve derives its authority from the U.S. Congress. It is considered an independent central bank because its decisions do not have to be ratified by the President or anyone else in the executive or legislative branch of government, it does not receive funding appropriated by the Congress, and the terms of the members of the Board of Governors span multiple presidential and congressional terms. However, the Federal Reserve is subject to oversight by the Congress, which periodically reviews its activities and can alter its responsibilities by statute. Also, the Federal Reserve must work within the framework of the overall objectives of economic and financial policy established by the government. Therefore, the Federal Reserve can be more accurately described as "independent within the government."

The twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks, which were established by the Congress as the operating arms of the nation's central banking system, are organized much like private corporations--possibly leading to some confusion about "ownership." For example, the Reserve Banks issue shares of stock to member banks. However, owning Reserve Bank stock is quite different from owning stock in a private company. The Reserve Banks are not operated for profit, and ownership of a certain amount of stock is, by law, a condition of membership in the System. The stock may not be sold or traded or pledged as security for a loan; dividends are, by law, 6 percent per year.

The earnings of the Federal Reserve System come primarily from interest received on the Reserve Banks' holdings of U.S. government securities (which are used in the conduct of monetary policy) and from fees they charge depository institutions for providing services (such as processing and clearing checks). The expenses of the System are paid from these earnings. Any net earnings are paid yearly to the U.S. Treasury. For 2001, the payment was $27.14 billion. Return to subject
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How is the Federal Reserve funded?

The income of the Federal Reserve System is derived primarily from the interest on U.S. government securities that it has acquired through open market operations. Other sources of income are the interest on foreign currency investments held by the System; fees received for services provided to depository institutions, such as check clearing, funds transfers, and automated clearinghouse operations; and interest on loans to depository institutions (the rate on which is the so-called discount rate).

After it pays its expenses, the Federal Reserve turns the rest of its earnings over to the U.S. Treasury. About 95 percent of the Reserve Banks' net earnings have been paid into the Treasury since the Federal Reserve System began operations in 1914. (Income and expenses of the Federal Reserve Banks are included in the annual report of the Board of Governors.) Return to subject
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GETTING INTERESTING REAL SOON NOW

by You Know in

i don't have a clue how a computer works.

i just turn it on and point and click and i am able to do what i need to do, unless of course something goes wrong, or in the worst case scenario if my little machine experiences the dreaded blue-screen crash, then i am really in a mess.

that is the way the financial system is for most people.

Crazy151drinker

hundreds of trillions of dollars worth of derivatives.

LOL!!!! Yeah, the entire GDP of the US is 7 trillion but yet hundreds of trillions are out there floating around! LOL!!!

When you mentioned that you were saving precious metals did you mean that you were saving pennies??? LOL!!!!!!!!!!

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The Watchtower has a deal with the Navy.

by avengers in

well, here's another nail for the coffin: my son requested this info to show his jw sister.

washington, d.c. 20549.

form 10-ksb.

Crazy151drinker

Just wanted to let everyone know that this months issue of Popular Science has an article about the whole Navy SWARM program. You should check it out :)

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How many here still loves Jehovah and the Watchtow

by HaitianBoston in

please note.... i have said the watchtower, not his organisation?.

do you think there'll be massive exodus from the organisation in years to come?.

i applaud bill bowen for bringing the pedophile issue to the meanstream...but somehow i still think he's pushing the issue.

Crazy151drinker

Ruby is HOT

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Many more pedaphiles in the churches with reason

by Bleep in

there are many many more pedophiles in the churches.

before making accusations that jehovahs people are the religion of child abusers look at the other churches.

1. the priests that they have can not marry.

Crazy151drinker

BLeep:

The article defined neutrality and showed that Christians must not get involved in political affairs or confrontations between nations

Then why did the WT support HITLER? We all know that he was such a good Christian!

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Mormonism - a few points

by Amazing in

jw
friends

mormonism is an enigma.

they extol higher education, then turn right around and insult education by their farms archeology site sponsored by byu.

just how this religion ever got by as far as they did is beyond me.

Crazy151drinker

Double:

They gave me either : God destroyed them all or read the book of Mormon and you will understand. And this is from a Mormon who missioned for 2 years! QUANTEM posted that there was evidence that the Mayans were the great kingdom mentioned. Yeah right! Im not saying that 100% of everything in the bible is correct. Hey, were talking a couple of thousand years of history here! But there are MANY things in it that A: have proved to have happened B: Still exist!

Nothing in the Book of Mormon exists! Its Bull!

Also look into the Animals in the Book of Mormon. Somewhere it mentions animals that the Europeans brought over in the 1500's!

49

Is There a HELL ??

by 67mustang in

according to revelation 20:10 the devil will be tormented day and night forever and ever along with the "false prophet".

i asked several jw's about this and the reply was "we don't take it like that" or "it doesn't literally mean that".

wether or not there is a hell it sure seams they are missing or ignoring something.

Crazy151drinker

You didnt say it would end in 1975 but your idiotic WT did. You agree with them on all the other junk they spew, why dont you agree with 1975????? Why dont you do some research into WT publications in the early 1970's? You will see that they predict the world will end in 1975! Deal with it! Im sure there are some links around here to the documents.....

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Why is Hope a good quality?

by Bleep in

looks like someone on this forum hates this word hope.

hope is a great thing to have for all christain.. it is one of the best things a true christain can have.. the bible gives us alot of hope.. lets use it in our everyday lives.

we have bible understanding threw research do we not?

Crazy151drinker

Bleep:

'Love Jehovah With Your Whole Mind'

The Bible does not discourage the use of the mind. In fact, Jesus encouraged each of us to 'love Jehovah with our whole mind.'

The Bible doesnt discourage thought but the Watchtower does. Thats why the WT encourages people to be window cleaners and janitors. But then agian, with your lack of thought, a janitorial career would be perfect. Make sure to read the labels on the bottles!

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ARE YOU FAIR MINDED???? Well we'll see...

by HaitianBoston in

pedophile paradise.... too bad bill could not substanciate this accusation.... yes we do have pedophile in our ranks.... but bill 23,000 where the hell did you get that figure....(i want proof damnit).

yes we do have problems within the organisation.... yes, some elders have been on a power trip for a long time.... yes, there have been many doctrinal changes..... why would witnesses on certain countries allowed to vote why people in the us cannot even harbor.

the thought of voting.... i hope bill bowen does not get disfellowship...cause if he is he will no longer able to drum up supports among true diehard, dedicated witnesses to the cause.. most people up in here are deleberately bashing the organisation.... why?

Crazy151drinker

Boston,

I would love to give you my opinion or suggestions but Im still sick that a sweet 19 yr old friend of mine died because of your stupid blood policy. ROT.