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isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 147 (view)

What is it with the Mormon thing Posted: 3/11/2008 10:03:01 AM
It's extremely common for many people to state their opinions of other religions, after never having done any research on these religions. Mormons, JW, Paganism, and Islam are a few of the religions which people are quick off the mark to expound on. And chances are they have not read or researched anything on the subject. I am Wiccan and have heard the most ridiculous things said about it. One of the most common one is that we are Satan worshipers. Now if these people had read anything on the subject , they would know that we don't even believe in Satan. So there ya go......

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 165 (view)

Biblical Violence is the Real Porn Posted: 3/11/2008 9:41:44 AM
I wonder if most people in the Big 3 [ 3 main religions- Christianity, Muslim, and Judaism ] ever question the huge condradictions in the Bible, and the Quoran. Oh, that's right. They are not to question. They are to blindly believe what some guy [ maybe sitting around in a tavern ] had to say 2000 years ago and to interpret it the way their pastor says to. -- A mind is a terrible thing to waste. The Big 3 , by the way are the most violent religions in the world. The violence has nothing to do with what God or Allah says. --- It's all about POWER. Power over other peoples, religions , and especially over women. The Nicene council was the meeting of the great poobahs in the church , to decide which gospel they would keep and which ones they would throw out and hide in secret. All the women's gospels, by the way were thrown out. Hmmm. Were they afraid of women and their power? Healers? You bet your ass they were. And that concept has continued to this day. And where did the interpretation come from that Heaven is a PLACE ,up there? From the church , of course. Another way to control the people. Threaten them with everlasting hell, as if it's an actual PLACE. A sense of morality , right and wrong [ for who? ] if you will, is inherent in humankind. It's when race, religion, and borders get involved that humankind is violent. Dale

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 146 (view)

single men in their 30s living alone with a dog Posted: 3/11/2008 9:19:25 AM
So totally agree, Ninth Inning. I am a woman [ albeit an older one ] who lives alone in the country with her dog. If someone thinks I'm weird, due to these living conditions, then they don't need to be around me and my dog, anyway..lol.. A man in his 30's or older living with his parent/parents [ unless he's taking care of them -- and who knows if that would be the truth ] seems to be a tad too dysfunctional to my liking.

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 19 (view)

TO MY BROKEN HEART Posted: 1/4/2008 10:48:58 PM
I'm sorry for your pain, but the willow that bends will not break. Believe it or not , everything we go through in life is part of our " life lessons ", and we learn from our experiences, get stronger , and hopefully treat it as an opportunity for improvement. [ not talking about blame ]. Everything we go through, is a part of who we are and who we become. And hopefully doesn't ruin us with bitterness.

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

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Right wing smears a 12 year old. Posted: 10/11/2007 2:43:12 PM
oh, Schadenfreudian, Couldn't have said it better myself.. When Hillary DARED to even broach the subject of some sort of socialized medicine, the Right managed to spread scare propaganda about Canada's and UK's system. So that the majority of "sheep" in the US. were so terrified , they kneejerked so hard that a resounding NO could be heard everywhere" ..... And God forbid they should strike out and do their own research into socialized health care around the world. The Christian RIGHT have their heads stuck so far up their _____, it just makes me nauseated. They are so Narcissistic and short sighted... The bottom line is that the health care system in this country is severely broken. Those wealthy politicians haven't a clue as to what the middle class and the poor have to go through to get treatment. It's the " let them eat cake " syndrome. Ok ,, I"m done ranting for now...

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 57 (view)

Accept Me as I Am....or forget about it? Posted: 9/22/2007 4:28:34 PM
I find it amazing how as the age increases , so does the self esteem and confidence. Or it should, anyway. In the past , I have settled. Life is too short to cheat yourself. And if you're cheating yourself, you can't be all there for the other person. There are things now which I absolutely want in a relationship, to have my needs met. but I also believe in compromise, if it's little things. But the major things such as sense of humor, not being controlling, not possessive, and having their own interests that they are passionate about, as well as common interests...

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 76 (view)

Why is everyone so negative? Posted: 9/18/2007 7:47:16 PM
oh, to the above post,,, we are not necessarily demanding, but we have lived long enough to know what we will compromise on, and what we won't settle for. Been there , done that.

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 75 (view)

Why is everyone so negative? Posted: 9/18/2007 7:40:10 PM
Veoletta, Good thread. and good attitude, girl. You are so right. And someone here mentioned something about looking at things through a negative filter. That is so true. We can take life experiences as life lessons, instead of stereotyping the opposite sex [ whichever ] as all bad. Blow it off and move on.. And to the negative, " nay sayers ", I say , Don't take yourself so seriously. Maybe it isn't all about you.....

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

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Every woman on the planet should read this Posted: 9/18/2007 7:31:16 PM
Good post. It's too bad more guys didn't verbalize their needs. And it's too bad girls/women aren't taught to verbalize their needs. Again we have to hopefully learn and gain confidence and self esteem the hard way. [ if at all ]..

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 19 (view)

president addressing the nation speech, what did you think? Posted: 9/14/2007 10:29:04 PM
He's like a 2 year old with a stubborn streak. Doesn't have the sense yet to reason. He's just going to stick to his fairy tale . After all, this war supports his oil interests his family is into. Too bad someone couldn't infuse a little more grey matter into that brain of his....

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 133 (view)

are we all going to hell Posted: 9/14/2007 10:03:16 PM
at least you can get to screen someone a little.. if you're patient. and if you were to pick someone up in a bar or meet someone through a friend, would that guarantee that they are not an ___ hole??? No,, this is a more technologically advanced way to meet people. You have a bigger pool to pick from.. rather than just the Bubba's in your home town.. [ or Bubba-eress . lol. ]

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 220 (view)

Is it better to be alone Or settle for someone that is not Your type. Posted: 9/14/2007 9:42:05 PM
I've settled before ... not worth it. It's not being true to yourself. You're not getting your needs met. [ intellectual needs, emotional needs, sexual needs, - whatever ].. I would so much rather be alone and at peace , being true to myself than to be with someone I have nothing in common with.

isis1234

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My ex says I am a disgrace for being on an internet dating site Posted: 9/13/2007 9:50:00 PM
rdnckgrl, you got it in a nutshell --- and I agree with most on here. . As you said. he is a control freak. Don't let him get to you with the " children " card, either. As long as you let him get to you and second guess yourself - he wins... As the baby in the Fokkers said,, " ass____ "

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 184 (view)

date a girl who doesn't believe Dinosaurs existed? Posted: 9/8/2007 9:33:18 PM
Yes, the museum is in Kentucky. It epitomizes the mentality in the south. -- the Bible Belt. Isn't it rational to take , literally , this book which was written 2000 yrs. ago by MEN [ they threw out all the women's gospels ] and translated into hundreds of languages to be the absolute truth? Especially when the first book was written about 90 years after Jesus' death? Some guy sitting around in a tavern telling stories about this guy Jesus,,, Yeah, buddy...!! It has been noted that the level of education is in direct correlation to the level of religious fundamentalism... IMHO,, I couldn't be around someone with that small a brain. Find someone with some intelligence.....

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

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Violence in a relationship? Posted: 9/6/2007 3:08:06 PM
I agree with carpe diem... Violence is unacceptable. Hitting is wrong. Both of you need to work on your anger issues , before even thinking of a relationship. And I know from experience. Violence only begets violence. It always escalates - never defuses....

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 173 (view)

Michael Vick defended by the NAACP Posted: 8/29/2007 2:33:41 PM
I live in a small rural southern town. Believe me , statistics or no, the KKK is alive and well. It may or may not be the nationally organized entity it used to be, but I know that there are hateful, racist, [ and yes gap toothed as well ], jerks who wouldn't blink an eye before lynching someone. Because they are uneducated and ignorant doesn't make them any less dangerous. It's abhorrent... And we are the town where purportedly the KKK started. They have been trying to change the image but some of the national order meet here once a year. The town elders encourage people to stay away , therefore not feeding their hate filled agenda. I'll say one thing, though, you may be right , sheildvulv, regarding tearing down people of color, but I , personally would be just as enraged if a person of ANY color comitted those heineous acts on animals. I am an animal lover, and would not tolerate any acts of cruelty from anyone.

isis1234

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I'm Amazed on What i just found, (just need to vent) Posted: 8/29/2007 8:19:18 AM
Not revenge,,, but survival.... and libel. She didn't use his name. So no merit there...

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 71 (view)

I'm Amazed on What i just found, (just need to vent) Posted: 8/29/2007 8:14:17 AM
Sassyjo, You are right to be afraid. Most spousal [ or significant others ] murders are comitted when the woman tries to leave. Ok, having said that , don't underestimate him. If he threatens to kill you, believe him. What you have to do, is to establish a support system. Stash away money and credit cards in a place that's not in the house. Arrange for a place to go and hide out. If the only recourse is a safe house for abused women, then so be it. It's better than being battered or killed. Plan, plan plan. Remember to keep everything money , keys, anything you will need , stashed someplace that you can access. And whatever you do, once you leave, NEVER go back. and also once you leave, take out a restraining order on him and don't re neg on it. And I know it's embarrassing, [ but again, better than being dead ], but tell everyone at work about him. And arrange for your employer to ban him from entering the work place. I did all that. Didn't plan as far ahead or as well as I should have. I hid out at a girlfriend's house. He had no idea about her and where she lived. And I'm not advocating violence, but I bought a gun, and made up my mind, that if it was going to be him or me,,,,, I was not going to be the dead one... You have to fix it in your mind that you will do anything to survive.... ANYTHING..... Good luck, hon...

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 69 (view)

I'm Amazed on What i just found, (just need to vent) Posted: 8/29/2007 8:04:16 AM
The dynamics of an abusive relationship is complicated. I've been there - done that. It starts with our low self esteem. We are attracted to anyone who shows concern, and protectiveness [ control ] . We think their jealousy is love [ it is NOT ] We believe them when they tell us it's OUR fault. [ again, the low self esteem ]. We believe them when they tell us that we can't do any better. I applaud your courage to leave. Some never do. I have one piece of advice. Read all you can on the dynamics of an abusive relationship. Do everything you can . [ self affirmations, whatever ] to raise your self esteem. So that you won't repeat the pattern . And know that you don't deserve being treated like that . You deserve respect. And never settle for anything less......At the first sign of " controlling " , run like hell in the opposite direction.

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 159 (view)

Michael Vick defended by the NAACP Posted: 8/29/2007 7:24:01 AM
Hacksalot, You are right. He will never understand the depth of his own depravity. How can you reform when you have no idea how heineous your behavior was? Many bizarre seriel killers and murderers like Jeffrey Dalmer started out torturing animals when they were children. These cancerous tumors on society are unable to be rehabilitated. They are sociopaths. It wouldn't surprise me in the least to hear about Michael Vick battering someone or killing someone in the future. The NAACP should have stayed as far away from Vick as they could have.This is not a race issue. He is a sociopath and should not be allowed to be held up as any kind of role model for ANYONE. As for the KKK and NAACP statement, that is a racist remark and has nothing to do with the issues.

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 83 (view)

A message from God? Or not? Posted: 8/28/2007 10:41:47 AM
Oh, and another thing ---- our society has evolved to the point that no one takes responsibility for their own actions. It's either God or Satan that made them do it. Let's be accountable for our behaviors. Take responsibility for our actions. That's one of the many reasons why the Devine gave us brains....

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 82 (view)

A message from God? Or not? Posted: 8/28/2007 10:37:14 AM
All these are good... yes,, this country is going to hell in a handbasket, and purportedly God instructed Bush. I have nothing against devine " help " , but too, keep in mind that some of the most heineous murders and crimes have been comitted , because " God " or " Allah " , told them to. Some of these can be diagnosed as schizophrenia. Like others, this guy is rationalizing his choices and behavior by claiming " God told him"... If some guy told me that , I'd run as fast and far as I could.

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

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Blowjob Etiquette Posted: 8/26/2007 1:32:05 PM
OMG, never heard that one. Priceless !!!

isis1234

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What do women really want? What do you think? Posted: 8/26/2007 1:27:22 PM
Ha Davood,,, well said.... lol..

isis1234

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Funniest thing ever happened to you during sex? Posted: 8/26/2007 1:22:33 PM
Ohhhhh, yes, animals can add so much to our lives...lol... [ I really DO love animals, though. ] Hmm, by the way , in my above post, I meant THROES of passion, not thoes.... --- talk about typos !!!!

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

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Ladies, please explain what this means.. Posted: 8/24/2007 10:48:11 PM
Men and women love self confidence. NOT arrogance, but self assurance. When you can tell someone is just comfortable in their own skin....Makes a world of difference.

isis1234

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Msg: 59 (view)

I am Bored...Are You? Posted: 8/24/2007 10:32:46 PM
well, Usually when one is with someone for many years, sometimes one tends to lose ones own identity. What were your childhood or young teenage dreams? What talents were you thinking of fostering? Everyone has talent and creativity within themselves. Take up writing, art, go back to school, find out what you truly enjoy, and no matter how silly it seems ,,,, go for it. Because the only person you have to please is yourself. I am 56, I still work as a nurse. But I have so many interests. I belong to a women's group. I work out at the gym. I joined a hiking group. I read alot and I write. I am almost never bored. And when I am, I just give myself a mental kick and start doing something I enjoy...

isis1234

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Is there an age limt for women wearing jeans? Posted: 8/24/2007 10:23:18 PM
I agree with most. Jeans are never out of style. What I DO think should be given to Goodwill when you are over 40 is ;way too short or tight mini skirts. Midriff shirts. uh uh... Too tight anything... way too much cleavage [ even if you have nice boobs ], or skin tight jeans... I don't mean nicely fitted,... I mean jeans that you are poured into. But Part time Angel,,,,, go for it, girl....

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 71 (view)

Do you represent the height on your profile? Posted: 8/24/2007 8:29:21 PM
Yeah, I really don't see the point. But MANY people lie about their weight. What's up with that? Like noone is going to notice the 40 extra pounds when you meet?

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

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Something to offend every one. Posted: 8/23/2007 10:31:52 PM
I liked that ADD one...lol..

isis1234

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Msg: 60 (view)

Funniest thing ever happened to you during sex? Posted: 8/23/2007 10:11:13 PM
All these stories are sooo great. I needed that..

isis1234

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Funniest thing ever happened to you during sex? Posted: 8/23/2007 10:08:52 PM
OMG,, I haven't laughed like this in a while. I almost fell off my chair laughing. Ok, here's one of mine: My boyfriend and I were in the thoes of passion. He was on top. We were so hot and heavy that we both were being pretty vocal, but I must have been loud, because my dog jumped up on the bed, and she was right behind him and was growling. She must have thought he was hurting me. He kind of slid her off the bed with one foot and went right on pumping, without missing a beat. Afterwards , he said that he was too close to orgasm, to stop because of a mere potential dog bite. We started laughing hysterically....

isis1234

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What do women really want? What do you think? Posted: 8/23/2007 9:32:03 PM
Wo, guys,,, I bet you have women just lined up at your door... lol

isis1234

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What do women really want? What do you think? Posted: 8/23/2007 9:31:32 PM
Wo, guys,,, I bet you have women just lined up at your door... lol

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

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What Women Need Not Do Posted: 8/23/2007 9:10:58 PM
Wo, yeah, -- do I detect some bitterness from a few people in here? Need to let go of the anger , man...lol call out the wrong name? [ just joking, remember ] Have ex-husband on speed dial? Love your dog more than your boyfriend? [ oops, been there ] wear tight clothes when you are overweight?

isis1234

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Officially sanctioned witchhunt against illegal immigrants? Posted: 8/21/2007 1:51:51 PM
I agree with you Serenity, We have to teach children love and compassion , not derogatory names or how to hate people who are different. As to the person who stated basically that you have to fight for your land, the Native Americans were first here. I do have a problem with just going in and taking and conquering. If that is your philosophy, why not give urban gang members Carte Blanche to just take what they want? -- tv, car, your shoes, your purse? No difference. We call it civilization for a reason. I'm not sure what the answer is to illegal aliens. I think it should be easier to acquire citizenship, so that at least they are paying IN to the system and not just drawing from it. As to how the government will seek out, identify, and bring to task all the illegals, --- I believe it's an impossible goal. And all the fences in the world aren't going to keep anyone out...SO,,, we DO need a way to start making everyone pay into the system. I don't know how we would do that , though, without violating human rights. It won't be long , as someone said, before all of us will need an international or at least a North American identity card. That may be unavoidable.

isis1234

Joined: 8/13/2007

Msg: 151 (view)

If a guy went to jail for beating up his girlfriend... Posted: 8/17/2007 9:03:56 PM
He WILL do it again. Batterers' behavior escalates. It never diminishes. It's a anger and a control issue. It is NEVER ok to hit anyone. There is no such thing as justifiable provocation. Someone said that he told her first to put his own spin on it, before she heard it somewhere else. That's exactly right. Even with therapy, it takes years , if at all, for them to manage their anger. You teach people how to treat you. Any abuse , physical or emotional is unacceptable... Isis1234

isis1234

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Appropriate phone call???? Posted: 8/17/2007 8:52:20 PM
I agree with all the others. I've lived with and was married to an alcoholic/drug addict. Paradiseldy was correct. They never recover. They are in recovery for a lifetime, if they stick with it. The percentages of alcs/drug ad who stay clean and sober are low, and that's in the best of circumstances and with all kinds of support. You can't rescue him or change him. Believe me. Personally , I would only consider going out with a recovering alcoholic , if they had been sober for 10 years or more. I'll tell you a basic truth about alcoholics/addicts.. They never tell the truth. Some of them are good at holding up the facade for a while, but it soon crumbles. You don't even know if he has a history of violence. Cut your losses and RUN for your life.. Zvoruna

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