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  "Why show me these things if I am beyond all hope?"

  by SanFranciscoJim in

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  i just got finished watching yet another version of a christmas carol (this time, the one starring patrick stewart -- one of the better remakes).. those who are familiar with the story will recall when the mysterious ghost of christmas yet to come escorts scrooge into the cemetery and shows him his own grave, scrooge replies with the question: "why show me these things if i am beyond all hope?".

  perhaps it's just my usual holiday season depression, but i am in a particularly dark mood tonight.. no spirits have ever visited me.

  even god has not made his presence known to me in any manner that i would consider what the bible refers to as "evident demonstration".. i therefore have to draw the conclusion that either my time has not come yet (which i hope), or that i am indeed beyond all hope.

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  SanFranciscoJim

  I just got finished watching yet another version of A Christmas Carol (this time, the one starring Patrick Stewart -- one of the better remakes).

  Those who are familiar with the story will recall when the mysterious Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come escorts Scrooge into the cemetery and shows him his own grave, Scrooge replies with the question: "Why show me these things if I am beyond all hope?"

  Perhaps it's just my usual holiday season depression, but I am in a particularly dark mood tonight.

  No spirits have ever visited me. Even God has not made his presence known to me in any manner that I would consider what the Bible refers to as "evident demonstration".

  I therefore have to draw the conclusion that either my time has not come yet (which I hope), or that I am indeed beyond all hope. I'm not talking about the JW-version "disfellowshipped apostate" misery where there is "weeping and gnashing of teeth", either.

  It's just been a rough year. I could sure use a guardian angel or something.
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  Doom for the Democrats

  by stillajwexelder in

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  with saddam captured and the economy fast improving, do you think the democrats are doomed in the 2004 presidential race?

  i certainly think so and hope so.

  george w, bush for president again.

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  SanFranciscoJim

  Jim no fair, that's like decades before I was even born

  No fair back to you -- you're making me feel like a "golden oldie".

  "I am not a crook."
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  Bambi is dead

  by little witch in

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  hubby just bagged a white tail!!!.

  off to slice and dice now!.

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  SanFranciscoJim

  There has to be some other way of taking care of overpopulation.

  Make everyone join PETA.

  (PS) For a free download of the movie Bambi Meets Godzilla, go here:

  http://www.robrob8.com/movies/bambi_and_godzilla.htm
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  LATEST! Society gets new light on circumcision!!!

  by link in

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  its true i tell you!

  going into the hall today carrying a bowl, a razor blade and a packet of band-aid.

  he only had one razor so it would pay to get to the front of the queue.

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  SanFranciscoJim

  I heard they've hired this guy to perform the task:

  http://www.mohel.com/
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  Doom for the Democrats

  by stillajwexelder in

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  with saddam captured and the economy fast improving, do you think the democrats are doomed in the 2004 presidential race?

  i certainly think so and hope so.

  george w, bush for president again.

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  How quickly you Republicans forget!

  Four more years, huh?
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  BREAKING NEWS - SADDAM CAPTURED!!!!!!!!!

  by Xandria in

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  SanFranciscoJim

  Now that Saddam is out of the picture (for which I join the chorus in gratitude), perhaps now we can concentrate our efforts on locating and capturing Osama.
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  How many Nigerian Scammers can we make run in circles?

  by JeffT in

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  nosferatu has inspired me.

  i got two of those stupid things in my e-mail this morning.

  i just said up a hotmail account in the name "richard head" i think i'll have a little fun with them.

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  Unbeliever.....you have mail.
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  Are You Intuitive?

  by darkuncle29 in

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  have any here had experiences they'd be willing to share?.

  do you have a sense of intuition?

  or is it more of a 'hit or miss' thing for you?.

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  I don't trust my intuition any farther than I can pick it up and throw it.

  For me, it's kind of like praying -- you never know what the answer will be.
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  Are You Able To Critically Express Yourself Here?

  by minimus in

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  i think some might get the impression that it's not right to express anything critical of this board.

  some may feel that if a poster wants to express an opinion that is not in syc with the majority, they should not speak of it.if someone feels they have a valid criticism, i do think it is "healthy" to be able to express that opinion.

  i am not referring to persons that seem to always complain about everything but i'm thinking of our not stifling a person.

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  SanFranciscoJim

  Simon has expressed that he regards us as his "guests". It's an accurate comment.

  I agree. If I threw a social event and one of my invited guests caused a fight among other attendees, or trampled my flower bed, or got drunk and tried to swallow the fish live from my aquarium, you can bet your bottom dollar I'd think twice before inviting that person back.

  The difficulty with public message boards, however, is that they are just that -- public. It's like throwing a party and putting "and bring all your friends" on the invitation. You never know who is going to show up. I've been to parties like that, and there's always some fool with a lampshade on his head. I don't think it's unreasonable for the host to ask the unruly guest to leave.

  Having said all that, from a personal perspective, even though I speak as a minority much of the time, I must say that I feel welcome here by most of the participants. Nothing requires me to interact with everyone. If I respond, it is my choice alone. If someone wants to start trouble with me, well..... that's what they made moderators for.
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  Are these PETA people nuts?

  by Thunder Rider in

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  the link below is to the peta sight and a page aimed at kids.

  i heard about it on the radio yesterday, but didn't believe it to be true.

  i'm all for treating animals humanely but if this is what happens to your judgement when you cut all meat out of your diet, then i'mgoing out for a burger.

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  SanFranciscoJim

  I find them choosing to use Santa in their ad revolting, I could think of many things fummier than dissing Santa.

  Not to come to the defense of PETA (believe me, I'm not!), but considering how the Santa image is thrust upon children during television commercials repeatedly during the holiday season, including some really revolting usage of the persona, I think PETA's exploitation is fairly mild in comparison.

  I will now return to watching my MST3K version of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.