Posts by Larry

John - Thanks for taking the lead on that. It's a small step that's going to play a larger role in the near future of exposing the BORG for what it is. Thanks a million for your efforts. Please keep us posted with any new developments.

Peace my Brother - LL

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A Dedication to Tupac Shakur

by Reborn2002 in

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september 13th, 1996 - september 13th, 2002.. today marks the 6 year anniversary of tupac's death.. i remember it like it was yesterday.. that was the only instance in which a celebrity died that when i heard of his passing, i wept.. often misinterpreted and misunderstood, he was one of the most controversial, passionate, influential, and powerful artists of a generation.

my generation.. in my opinion the greatest artist of the era, and many share my opinion.

undoubtedly a legend in his own time.. a poet, lyricist, political and social activist, like most shining stars that illuminate so brightly that they blind all who glare at it.. he was snuffed out at a young age.. and far too soon.. a conflicted soul, the passion, suffering, and desire for change in this world was ever present in his lyrics, and no current artist has been able to match that power of expression.. many theories abound as to what really happened that fateful night in las vegas.. the recent article in the la times proposes that his archrival, christopher wallace, aka the notorious b.i.g., of bad boy records, with whom he had an ongoing feud at the time, was directly responsible for his murder.. others believe that suge knight was the mastermind behind the offense.. yet others think that he is still alive, for indeed many coincidences and gaping holes in facts surround his shooting and autopsy.. i could delve into theories and my own opinions of what happened... but i do not wish to detract from the purpose of this post.. some say music is food for the soul, and can aid someone in getting through troubled times in their lives or in coping with stress and depression.

Larry

Good 1.

I got into 2Pac heavily after I left the BORG - He's amazing. When I analyzed his lyrics I said "there is no way he wrote that!" After a while, I realize he did. The lyrical gymnasiums is spell bounding. As strange as it may seem I always wonder how 2pac and Biggie would have turned out if they had a real father in their lives.

Speaking of Rap (really Hip Hop), here's my top 4:

Biggie (For having a fu*king good time) Even when I was in the BORG advising kids not to listen to Rap, I couldn't help listening to Biggie.

KRS-1 (For the educated lyrics and consiousness - Don't sleep on his beats)

2Pac (For everything, I could write a book on his lyrics)

Rakim (True Hip Hop)

Just to show my ignorance in the Rap game - While I was in the BORG. One of the Elders told me 'Larry, we have to talk with 'young bro. so and so, b/c he wants to be down with the Wu-Tang Clan." I said "What's a Wu-Tang?"

Damn - I've came a long way :)

Peace - LL

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How to Become a WT Stockholder/ Voting Member????

by JT in

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when i read about those who think that there is some major power struggle at bethel-i often wonder how much do they really understand about the guys in charge .

you see with a one man show (rutherford, knorr to some degree before 75/76, russell) all you need to do is change one guys view and it is done .

anyone who knows how middle management and committees work know that nothing gets done or changed many times cause no one wants to take the blame and risk losing their cushy positions by being removed by the others who will say: .

Larry

So these days are gone? - "Anyone who donated ten dollars to the Society was eligible to cast one vote at board elections. Contributors could cast one additional vote for each ten-dollar increment contributed above a minimum donation."

JT, as always, thanks for the insight. I remember they would always post the upcoming meetings in the 'Tower, and every time I asked a 'Heavy' what are the annual meetings like, they would say "it's no big deal." I also remember getting the notes and using the experiences in a talk.

Any voting members women?

Peace - LL

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The look in the eyes

by ozziepost in

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last week we enjoyed a thread where many discussed the pros and cons of dubdom and comments have been made that exjws can be overtaken with negativity, and that this board displays far too much malice towards the r&f.

a view is held that the r&f are really nice people and they are innocent of sins committed by the borg.

the argument goes that individuals, whether on the gb or publishers in a local congregation, are all victims of some organisational spirit.

Larry

Good post.

Sounds like the same principle the BORG applies to Christendom is applicable to the R&F in association to the BORG - Guilty by association. Or applicable to our judicail system - Acting in concert.

Granted, many Dubs don't realize the extent of their evilness, but it still doesn't excuse their evil acts and thoughts against non believers. I would still be willing to overlook all of that, but their actions (consciously or unconsciously) cost people their lives, families, finances, sanity, dignity, and respect.

Peace - LL

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JW says the real truth

by kenpodragon in

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i loved this one movie with jim carry called "liar liar" and i always wished i could make the witnesses tell the truth in field service, just for one day.

think about it, it would sound something like this.

<knocking> .

Larry

Good one. You gotta love those 'Mean' 'love your neighbor' type of JW's.

Peace - LL

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Interfaith - Virginia Holocaust Museum & JW's

by Larry in

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anybody heard about this:.

virginia holocaust museum 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2000 e. cary st. interfaith service for the museum's "new home for tolerance" will mark the dedication for the museum's new shockoe bottom home.

some of the scheduled speakers are lt. gov.

Larry

UnD - Thanks for that link and quotes! I see it's old news, but relevant nonetheless. I wonder if the BORG gave an explaination for this.

Peace - LL

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Interfaith - Virginia Holocaust Museum & JW's

by Larry in

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anybody heard about this:.

virginia holocaust museum 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2000 e. cary st. interfaith service for the museum's "new home for tolerance" will mark the dedication for the museum's new shockoe bottom home.

some of the scheduled speakers are lt. gov.

Larry

I found this quote:

September 1885 Watch Tower (?)

Consequently, there is ample evidence that the YMCA originated with religious objectives and continues to have such to this day. In joining the YMCA as a member a person accepts or endorses the general objectives and principles of the organization. He is not simply paying for something he receives, such as when buying things being sold to the public at a store. (Compare 1 Corinthians 8:10; 10:25.) Nor is his membership merely an entry pass, as when a person buys a theater ticket. Membership means that one has become an integral part of this organization founded with definite religious objectives, including the promotion of interfaith.

Hence, for one of Jehovah's Witnesses to become a member of such a so-called "Christian" association would amount to apostasy.

If anybody has more quotes - please let me know - thanks.

Peace - LL

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Interfaith - Virginia Holocaust Museum & JW's

by Larry in

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anybody heard about this:.

virginia holocaust museum 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2000 e. cary st. interfaith service for the museum's "new home for tolerance" will mark the dedication for the museum's new shockoe bottom home.

some of the scheduled speakers are lt. gov.

Larry

Edit for double post

Edited by - Larry on 12 September 2002 21:19:31

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Silentlambs in the News

by Kenneson in

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"group alleging jehovah's witnesses abuse plans protest".

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/ .

you will need to scroll down to about the 44th heading entitled "religion news in brief.".

Larry

I wonder how many folks from outside the NY area will show up. The more the merrier, but you got to give that one Spanish guy credit for protesting alone. Thanks for the article.

Peace - LL