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American Politics...leave it to the Americans

by Who are you? in

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simons board rules "if you don't like the policies, you are free to leave" sounds a lot like the neocons battle cry of "my country love it or leave it"...the irony is palpablesimon's disdain of american political ideology is understandable.

i remember on my first of dozens of trips to europe, standing in line to board the ferry that crossed lake chiemsee to one of king ludwig's castles.

though we were talking quietly, it became apparent that we were a couple of americans mixed in with the german majority.

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Simon (the neo-fascist Canadian- First Reich hypocrite) Said: No one is asking Americans to 'apologize for being American' or any such nonsense. People were simply asked not to paste the propaganda that was starting to appear regularly.

Only certain Americans would take this as some kind of attack on their entire country ...

How America is viewed is a whole different issue. You'll find that America's influence in the world is waning as power ebbs away and the dollar slides. One day, you'll probably wake up to a harsh new reality and possibly wish you'd had a slightly different foreign policy that made more friends and fewer enemies. Don't assume that your allies are your friends ... the level of dislike in England for instance is pretty high outside of the current political classes.

While American politics does have an impact on the rest of the word though we are free to say whatever we like about you and the idiots you elect. But hey, at least we don't follow your lead and have those we don't like assassinated do we?

Yep, I agree Simon. Americans should keep their political perspectives off of JWD. Has no place here....... wow. If you hate me for wanting to support freedom in Iraq, be assured I have no illusions about whether you are a friend or not. (my decision, not yours). When your lease to have your little country on our continent comes up for renewal, don't be surprised if we seek multiple bids. I have, currently do, and will continue to support the defense of human liberty, I have not asked your permission, nor will I. Bring_the_Light

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The growing irrelevance of the Watchtower message

by drew sagan in

in many ways it appears as if the watchtower movement is slowing down.

a number of changes over the last few years certainly show that the watchtower is in a period of transition.

they have cut back on the number of magazines they print as well as lowered the cost of production by eliminating things like hard backed books.

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My home Congo looked extremely stressed. I was actually a little surprised that most everyone I knew was still there, but there were very notable losses. Most striking was there was ABSOLUTELY nobody new. Not a single local recruit. Some jaydub was imported from Iowa, he was the only face I didn't recognize.

I guess I can't tell the difference from "normal" now that I've been away so long, but everyone looked pretty stressed which I interpreted to be related to the "we've lost ground and its embarrassing" sitch.

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Name the fictional character

by John Doe in

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the poster preceding you reminds you of.

inspired by fhn.

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Wicked Witch of the West (my preetyy)

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Spirit Directed Organization..How?

by Blueblades in

correct me if i'm not understanding this phrase, 'spirit directed organization'.. my understanding is that the watchtower has recently taught ( someone may remember the exact watchtower that this was taught ) that the anointed and every jehovah's witness has the same holy spirit, no more no less.. nothing special is directing the watchtower society when it comes to understanding the scriptures.

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why then do they keep on using this phrase, that they are being directed by holy spirit and still use it when asking one of the baptism questions.. if they have no 'special knowledge', how is it that they write talks about being directed by holy spirit especially when it comes to distrct convention talks.. blueblades.

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Speaking of shams, I just found out JWD is very much the same sham.

I just had an entire thread, to use Orwells word, vaporized. For questioning the men behind the curtain here. It doesn't exist and never existed. I'll probably be vaporized next, so I'll take the opportunity to let you know that its been a pleasure knowing you all, but there's no use my trying to make history if its just going to be rewritten to suit the moderators wishes.

I'm morally offended that you people don't understand the first thing about the freedom to think, speak and believe. You've betrayed my trust, and it makes me physically sick.

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Tossed out of the District Convention! What did I do wrong? I exist!!

by Terry in

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this is a stupid story if it is a story at all..... quentin and i decided we'd go to the district convention since it is right here in our home town.. why?.

oh, curiousity.

a desire to find my old prison buddies.

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In my Blaze of Glory self-aposticization to an old friend who played the "come back and I'll be your friend" card and set me off, I had a moment of clarity and said "Truth doesn't need so much help".

Every man woman or child on earth would throw themselves into service of god, if they found whatever claim about what God wants credible (true). Not believing extremely implausible things or obeying the orders of men who appoint themselves above you does not indicate you are evil.

Give me a credible God and I'm all his.

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Tossed out of the District Convention! What did I do wrong? I exist!!

by Terry in

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this is a stupid story if it is a story at all..... quentin and i decided we'd go to the district convention since it is right here in our home town.. why?.

oh, curiousity.

a desire to find my old prison buddies.

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Oh I forgot to add, I'll be your friend Terry, if you join MY cult :oP

One naughty thing I might do if one particular shunnerpants gives me the evil eye (talking about you Phil, congratulations! You popped by "shunned" cherry, you will always be special to me buddy! It felt good (he could be lurking here, naughtypants!)) .... Is walk over and make some remark about how I miss our friendship, but I can't associate unless he/they get stronger in "the truth".

Another would be *make crazy eyes* "I'll be your friend, if you join my cult" *continue crazy eyes*

Ahh, I'd actually prefer the equivalent of a cordial class reunion, but what are the chances of that? I have a feeling I'll be popular amongst any trapped souls. Its an experiment worth making.

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I notified my doctor that I wish to take blood

by B_Deserter in

i signed up for a gp and there was a question on the forms about any cultural/religious considerations when it comes to medical treatment.

i checked yes and wrote "parents are jehovah's witnesses and may try to stop a blood transfusion.

i wish to have a blood transfusion if medically necessary.

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Hmm you just gave me a good idea. We should make taking a shot of goats blood a ritual before every apostameeting to route out any moles (and have a tasty treat).

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my gf is a jw

by jerome in

please offer any suggestions that may help me convince her thst sshe is being decived.

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JimmyPage beat me to it. Writhing in extasy until she can no longer take it is like a reset button for where their priorities and loyalties are. :oP

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Elder calling around

by Am ha·a'ret in

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i'm a new member as i've not completely left the org yet and being a "good lil jw" would never have looked at a site like this previously!

there is one elder in the cong who calls around every so often to "chat" as i only stopped attending meeting a couple of months ago.

i've spoken to him about certain subjects - eg the un thing and the misuse of quotes - but he has no useful answers for me.

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Go out in a BLAZE OF GLORY dude!!!!! Jump up during the Sunday talk and tell 'em all how it is!!!! But first, take the advice in bullet#2 above, its good advice (take this advice right now) :oP

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Tossed out of the District Convention! What did I do wrong? I exist!!

by Terry in

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this is a stupid story if it is a story at all..... quentin and i decided we'd go to the district convention since it is right here in our home town.. why?.

oh, curiousity.

a desire to find my old prison buddies.

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@BreakingAway:

I agree completely, but the prejudices of the typical cake-eater would just revert to visions of braindead or brainwashed automatons so I felt like I needed to voice some righteous indignations. In my case, and maybe your's, soldiers are what happens when a man/woman decides they DON'T want to be like a witless. :oP

I had a Vietnam Vet (now PO) come up to me kinda snottyish "so a bit disillusioned with the military" I couldn't stop myself from responding "well I was never really 'illusioned' in the first place". Hehe, our eyes met and he knew I wasn't only talking about the military. Ahh. I have a lot of respect for a man who's been through what he was wanting to embrace passivism/religion, but that doesn't give him permission to disrespect me or anyone else. In some cases experience and perspective does not equal wisdom. No Mr. RamboPO I do not subjugate my opinions, thinking or conscience to your holier than god self.

War is the worst thing there is. That is very easy to agree about. What to do about it is much more difficult.

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