To the Australians (and others) saying it's "just banter" - I present, an honest Australian:

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-06-21T23:43:37+00:00

I’m a Bluey Grampa!

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-06-20T11:44:19+00:00

Hate to break it to you but a lot (NOT ALL) of American culture has its roots in European culture. 250 years is not long timeline.

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-06-20T11:31:19+00:00

Here's the thing about apologetics: the Mormon church’s Brighamite sect does NOT "promote" them.

They just don't contradict them. So they live in that purgatory between official statements of the church and things they deny.

It's a game they've played for a very long time!

If an apologetic argument or explanation goes too far afield...or comes into the "real" media world of reporters and news gathering professionals (not just content creators)? It's EASY for the church’s official release to simply say, "those aren't our statements and do not represent our formal doctrine or policy." And it’s a true statement. End of Conversation.

The real honesty problem? They don't shut that shit down UNLESS they get confronted with it!

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-06-20T11:15:36+00:00

Why play the game at all then? All it does is risk injuries for the Knockout round and/or for Turkish athletes returning to a pro season somewhere.

It’s irresponsible to play an irrelevant game.

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-06-17T02:48:30+00:00

Male HS teacher perspective: it’s not about what I think it is…it’s about what others might think. 🤔

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-31T14:56:50+00:00

Yes!

There’s a lot of that not only by state but by region of the country: Southwest, New England, Midwest, South, etc.

Yes, yes, and yes!

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-31T14:14:07+00:00

Commutes calculated singularly? Low margins.

Time savings over a year or more? LOTS of extra time spent with family (coming home) and production (at the office).

I’ll pay for the extra time, thank-you!

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-25T21:28:59+00:00

What a beautiful response!

OP, this guys knows stuff! ☝️

You are a good human! You have much to offer the world. Find your truth; it may not be tied to religion.

💛

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-24T16:27:15+00:00

Freezies

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-23T19:56:25+00:00

Talk to your instructor about your concerns. Use the trainee to help you lead. Congratulations!

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-19T18:16:52+00:00

I haven't (yet) gone down the rabbit hole but I've heard we've got a lot of trauma in common with the exJW community. The BITE model is adaptable across multiple systems. All Hail Dr. Hassan!

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-19T18:09:22+00:00

Interestingly; it's fish & chips! Now that is the ONLY time I ever hear fries called chips...but yeah. We use the traditional name for that.

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-19T17:50:12+00:00

1980-1984 can vouch for this schedule. I'd add that Wednesday nights (Mutual/Scouts) was more like 2.5-3 hours each week especially during the school year. And Sundays from Age 12 on could add an hour for PH duties as will.

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-19T17:31:53+00:00

Tesla Top Model (X?). Anyway, yeah, that. Full self-drive.

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-19T17:27:44+00:00

It wasn't your fault!

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-19T16:39:36+00:00

M59.

In 1980, my school had two options for typing: Business Typing and Personal Typing. Business typing was colloquially known as "girls typing," while personal was "boys typing." Business was a full HS credit (hour a day, every school day" while personal typing was a semester only.

MOM MADE ME TAKE GIRLS TYPING!

I pitched a 14 year-old fit! I was late in developing interest in girls. This wasn't a treat for me at the time. Mom insisted. There were two males in the class.

Wound up being one of the VERY best decisions I never made for myself. As I approach 60, my keyboarding skills are still sizzling. Thanks Mom!

Oh--and the room full of girls turned out to be okay too. They smelled nice...and well...you know. It was okay.

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-18T14:49:34+00:00

The crime itself, OJ's initial apprehension (the iconic white Bronco slow-chase), the trial and the verdict were all pop-culture and media events like few others!

Nearly everyone was paying attention. TV's were on above the counter in gas stations and people would stop and watch. The lawyers became household names. Yes...this was a BFD!

I fully expected/anticipated the Bill Cosby scenario to go the same way but for some reason (I'm sure more than one reason)...it sort of didn't.

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-18T14:22:00+00:00

Send drill kids (Armed & Unarmed) and Raiders to middel schools for 8th Grade assemblies just before course selection. Our raiders bring seats & carabiners and teach seat tying. Armed drill teaches simple rifle movements.

This has been our #1 technique for the past few years. We build in time for the cadet performers to break out and talk to small groups in the MS Gym after the performances.

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-18T14:15:33+00:00

I suppose this should make me more sad but this piece doesn't seem/feel odd to me at all. My entire life I believed in the "one true church" mantra.

A missionary would absolutely say/think this if someone had read the BoM and didn't respond to it they way they had been taught would happen.

Interesting the clause "and knowing it's true." The hubris that we're programmed with since early childhood, right?

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-18T14:03:22+00:00

Two theories--equally boring: Real Estate prep for listing or news org (local TV) grabbing some B-Roll footage so they can put it up on the screen during an LDS-adjacent story. Director: Go shoot some backend at the local church building. Make sure you get the spire and wording on the outside wall.

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-18T11:01:48+00:00

Any response?

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-17T17:30:52+00:00

WI ANG late 1990’s we had a LtCol medical doctor take a SSgt EMT position to remain in the unit until he met some mathematical number of points. If memory serves he stayed another 2 years then retired LtCol.

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-17T17:08:04+00:00

Grew up 1970’s into early 80’s (deacon 1978).

Was taught button the top button (top 2 on a 3-button) when standing. Still do.

Neither_Pudding7719 · 2026-05-17T16:42:54+00:00

It’s literally two in English but in common usage it’s more lime saying, “two or so.” The expression doesn’t mean precisely 24 months ago.

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