jm's random thots

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justme wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 8:18 am
Szdfan wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 8:05 amMaybe I should say that I'm on my best behavior -- I've intentionally avoided posting about politics.
that's what my unformed opinion at this point in the experiment says.
ban politics altogether.
I do not think it is the subforum, but the lack of control and communication skills of some. It will pop up again in other areas.

As stated above, I think current events will just become the place for it if we removed Politics.
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Robert wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 12:43 am
Szdfan wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 8:05 am

I know what you mean -- I posted about teaching because I didn't think I was going to get lectured about the evils of "government schools" and CRT and nonsense like that.
I am still here to call all things government evil. 8-)
I know I can count on you.
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Szdfan wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 9:53 am I know I can count on you.
You calling me a sheep?

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Robert wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 11:26 am
Szdfan wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 9:53 am I know I can count on you.
You calling me a sheep?
No, just a contrarian, anti-government, grumpy old fogie.

I don’t believe in calling people sheep or sheeple.
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Szdfan wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 12:19 pm No, just a contrarian, anti-government, grumpy old fogie.
We have finally found a point to agree one. Miracles do happen. :lol:
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Robert wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 12:55 pm
Szdfan wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 12:19 pm No, just a contrarian, anti-government, grumpy old fogie.
We have finally found a point to agree one. Miracles do happen. :lol:
I would think I’ve gotten to know you a little after 10+ years arguing with you.
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Szdfan wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 12:19 pm
Robert wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 11:26 am
Szdfan wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 9:53 am I know I can count on you.
You calling me a sheep?
No, just a contrarian, anti-government, grumpy old fogie.

I don’t believe in calling people sheep or sheeple.
"All we like sheep have gone astray...."

Somebody had to quote it. :D
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Joy wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 4:38 pm
Szdfan wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 12:19 pm
Robert wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 11:26 am

You calling me a sheep?
No, just a contrarian, anti-government, grumpy old fogie.

I don’t believe in calling people sheep or sheeple.
"All we like sheep have gone astray...."

Somebody had to quote it. :D
I always found it interesting that Jesus refers to believes as “sheep” in his parable. It’s not exactly a complement.
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I always found it interesting that Jesus refers to believes as “sheep” in his parable. It’s not exactly a complement.
Maybe because as a whole without the Shepherd we quickly follow paths that lead us to destruction. We are easily led astray by this and that 'philosophy' or way of looking at scripture, or a very charismatic or other leader. Indeed we are sheep and without our Shepherd are lost and headed for destruction. Sheep apparently are hopeless without a good shepherd, we are hopeless without our Shepherd.
Jesus was being honest- may not be a complement but then......
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Szdfan wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 4:47 pm I always found it interesting that Jesus refers to believes as “sheep” in his parable. It’s not exactly a complement.
I’d rather be a sheep then a goat. Goats are clever, escape artists, generally trouble. They tend to be more aggressive and irritable too.
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