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Post by Caller on Oct 31, 2008 12:43:51 GMT -5
There haven't been any such instances on the news, but our old pastor forbade us from even mentioning the holiday back in the day. Whereas the pastor before him adored the holiday and we had a huge party in the social room in the basement *in the church* every year.
Point I'm poorly making here is that even religious people don't know how they feel about this holiday. It's the usual freaks and geeks that are blowing it out of proportion, trying desperately to get their 15 mins of fame, and we eat it up.
Unfortunately, they don't realize that the only reason the majority of us pay attention to them when they preach is because they make themselves into a hilarious spectacle for us to poke fun at for ages to come. Hey, someone has to entertain us.
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Post by dejibo on Nov 1, 2008 8:24:05 GMT -5
it is what YOU make it. Same for Harry Potter. It is what YOU make it. It used to be a way to honor a diety, and bring good luck and good fortune. Then it was a way that was demanded or it would bring bad luck. THAT WAS THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO. Today, its about kids getting a chance to dress up, and go socialize by knocking on doors. Funny how jehova witness' wont allow their kids to do it. dont you think it would be good on the job training? knocking on strangers doors? anyway I digress. There will ALWAYS be a bunch of naysayers who find gloom and doom and the losing of our childrens souls in every event. Look at Yoga. YES! in centuries gone by, it used to be a form of prayers, and getting in touch with spirits, now its just good relaxation and exercise.
They will find Halloween SCARY in USA. we have folks that shove razor blades in apples. rat poison in candies, and needles in candy bars. Alot of clinics offer FREE xray of your candy bag, but we wont offer free xray if you broke your arm. Many halloween parties have been moved INdoors, where kids are supervised, and entertained. no longer is it a night to run without a parent behind you. We used to be turned loose on the neighbors,and used a pillow case. now you have to have fancy costumes, and fancy buckets to claim the loot.
btw Halloween is my wedding anniversary. Had no idea till just before that it was halloween. we just knew it was a day on a weekend that had a free pastor, and the gazebo was free in the rose garden of one of our fav spots. now we know why. been married forever!
please dont let the party poopers of the world stop you from dancing, even when you cant hear the music.
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Post by Yvondith on Nov 1, 2008 8:37:26 GMT -5
Yeah, we got a visit from Jehova's Witnesses yesterday morning, I guess to prevent us from celebrating this heathen holiday. I think Rebecca is gonna get NO SOLICITORS signs to put at the top of both of our driveways.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Nov 1, 2008 9:56:48 GMT -5
Ah, if I had Jehova's Witness at my doorstop I'd willingly open my door to them. I wouldn't even let them talk. I'd open the door, pretend I'm rip roaring drunk and be like "Happy Halloween, guys! WOOOOOOOO!"So I ended up going to a Football game last night instead. A waitress at work got tickets from a customer and she had to give them away too cause she has kids and has to be with them on Halloween. I took my mom and we had fun. We murdered the opponent. It was fun. Then I we got home and I watched some movies. I woulda stayed up later but I have to work this morning. Sucks.
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Post by dejibo on Nov 4, 2008 11:29:33 GMT -5
I actually know some jehova witness folks. VERY nice. They dont take it personally when you say "no thank you." and close your door. Just think how great it is to date one? no christmas or BD presents to buy! HA.
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Post by Yvondith on Nov 4, 2008 13:03:38 GMT -5
Who voted today? I know this doesn't apply to all of you, but...
I voted a few days ago, early. I'm glad, I dunno if there was a huge line or not, but I didn't have to deal with a line or anything. This is the first time I've voted since I've been able to. I'm very eager to see the news at the end of the day to see who won.
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Post by Office Ninja on Nov 4, 2008 13:16:13 GMT -5
i will be voting after work
Who is voting for Obama? I sure am.
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Post by Yvondith on Nov 4, 2008 13:20:03 GMT -5
Granny and I voted Obama. Not sure what my stepmother voted, but since she's a democrat, she probably Obama'd too.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Nov 4, 2008 21:24:14 GMT -5
If I was a US citizen I'd vote Obama too. I really like the guy. He's the most "people's person" I've seen in politics and I really like that. I'd be proud to have to guy as my nation's leader. But with that said......I have a gut feeling that the polls are going to go the other way. Maybe its just my pessimistic nature.
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Post by Caller on Nov 4, 2008 21:45:47 GMT -5
Didn't vote, not registered. Not gonna register either. But I've been predicting Obama to win since he started. Charisma wins. He's been saying exactly what America wants to hear since the beginning.
I'm just wondering if he knows what he's getting into.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Nov 4, 2008 23:33:40 GMT -5
Well, I was wrong. GOOD! I find this funny. In the Obama crowed there are several cheering black people with lots of cheering white people. Yet in the Mcain crowed you see nothing but pissed off white people. Not a single black person. Makes me wonder if the Mcain crowed was all racist red necks. XD Either way, congrats on your new President.
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Post by Caller on Nov 5, 2008 1:59:09 GMT -5
Yes well if you notice, McCain won nearly all the southern states. The *confederate slave owning* states. Our country in all honesty has changed very little in the past 300 years. I dunno if you noticed the outright boo-ing going on when McCain said we had to now put our support behind Obama since he won. This country's people makes me sick sometimes. Physically ill. I can't wait til this generation of thought finally dies out. Truly and honestly I think all narrow-minded racist bigots need to just drop dead in the streets. The world would be a wholly better place without them.
Though the realist inside me has me worrying for Obama. There has already been an assassination attempt on him. Foiled, but attempted. He needs to be so very careful. I truly hope it doesn't happen but...I'm not that naive.
Moving on, I finally finished watching the commentary of the LotR trilogy. I still gotta watch the Making Of and interviews and stuff. I'm a sucker for this extra crap. I've gotten up to Two Towers in the books. And here I thought the books would wean me off. Hah. >_> I think I Just like being lost inside Middle-Earth. Cuz it's better than our Earth.
How's that for scary-needs-a-psychiatrist-badly. >.>
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Nov 5, 2008 2:41:04 GMT -5
Yeah the boo-ing kinda annoyed me. I honestly don't think that racist mind set will ever truly disapear. Each generation will pass on that narrowminded way of thinking. Its been going on for centurys now.
I myself started reading The Hobbit a while back. I'm about halfway through right now.
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Post by Yvondith on Nov 5, 2008 9:02:13 GMT -5
I feel the same as Caller, I'm very worried about Obama and his family's welfare. I just hope and pray that nothing happens to them, there are so many idiots on the loose... McCain swept all of the southern states except Virginia, Florida, and I think us, North Carolina. Thank goodness we aren't worth as many electoral votes as the ones Obama won. North Carolina STILL appears to be on the fence, CNN is still not showing a projected winner because our race was so close.
Still, I'm very happy for America, and our new President. Goodbye Bush! We totally aren't going to miss you.
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Post by Office Ninja on Nov 5, 2008 9:02:25 GMT -5
This is the first time in 8 years since i have been able to vote that I registered. So I definately voted and am glad Obama won. Its amazing the turn out he had, and by how much he won. Its also amazing that I actually kept up with Politics and such. Woo go me.
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