O ye who believe! seek help with patient perseverance and prayer; for Allah is with those who patiently persevere.
And say not of those who are slain in the way of Allah. "They are dead." Nay, they are living, though ye perceive it not.
Be sure we shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods or lives or the fruits of your toil, but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere,
Who say, when afflicted with calamity: "To Allah We belong, and to Him is our return".
They are those on whom (Descend) blessings from Allah, and Mercy, and they are the ones that receive guidance.
On no soul doth Allah Place a burden greater than it can bear. It gets every good that it earns, and it suffers every ill that it earns. (Pray:) "Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; our Lord! Lay not on us a burden Like that which Thou didst lay on those before us; Our Lord! Lay not on us a burden greater than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, and grant us forgiveness. Have mercy on us. Thou art our Protector; Help us against those who stand against faith."
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01/13/2006 10:54 #23619
Perseverence - Middle East Style12/12/2005 23:50 #23618
thanksOkay I lied, I'm posting again but I have a reason - I'm too lazy to thank everyone personally. Thanks to those who have written to me privately and on the site, but my decision is final. And no I won't be coming to the Snow Party. I hope everyone has a good time.
Food for thought.......interesting and scary:
Food for thought.......interesting and scary:
codypomeray - 12/14/05 22:01
jason, that sucks that you are leaving. I have not kept up with reading the journals as of late, but i guess if you feel you need to go, take a break. hopefully you will come back. love the entry about maureen dowd. didnt read her book, don't want to, but i read the review in the times. take care
jason, that sucks that you are leaving. I have not kept up with reading the journals as of late, but i guess if you feel you need to go, take a break. hopefully you will come back. love the entry about maureen dowd. didnt read her book, don't want to, but i read the review in the times. take care
metalpeter - 12/13/05 19:20
Sorry you arn't coming to the party. One topic that never came up was wrestling. I never got to get into a fun argument over JBL,with ya. I know you like him and I don't. I'm going to smackdown at the end of the month (got my ticket yesterday). Hopefully maybe I'll run into ya on elmwood someday.
Sorry you arn't coming to the party. One topic that never came up was wrestling. I never got to get into a fun argument over JBL,with ya. I know you like him and I don't. I'm going to smackdown at the end of the month (got my ticket yesterday). Hopefully maybe I'll run into ya on elmwood someday.
12/11/2005 00:52 #23617
My Run Is OverCategory: potpourri
It is obvious to me that it is not tolerable for someone like me to speak politically here without being goated into hateful speech by the peanut gallery. I post mostly when I am upset about something and want to talk about it, rarely when I am happy and in a good mood. In a way it is therapeutic to get your thoughts out. However I will never accept being compared to murderers and killers of innocent people. That drove me over the edge, caused me to burn with intense anger and ruined my day. Although very funny in many ways I am not proud of my last journal entry so I erased the words. I let the hostility and thoughtlessness of others control me and from now on I refuse to let that happen. I have a mental illness and I have an extremely hard time controlling my emotions, and when someone takes advantage of it I am left helpless.
My journal doesn't reflect what I think about most of the time. You guys would probably think I'm even weirder than you do already if you knew some of my new agey outlook on life.
Call me an islamofascist, call me a pussy, call me brainwashed, call me whatever you want it does not matter anymore. I know it is all bullshit and that's good enough.
It is not healthy for me to be journaling anymore. Libs you have achieved it, you have silenced my speech. Good bye, friends!
Jason
My journal doesn't reflect what I think about most of the time. You guys would probably think I'm even weirder than you do already if you knew some of my new agey outlook on life.
Call me an islamofascist, call me a pussy, call me brainwashed, call me whatever you want it does not matter anymore. I know it is all bullshit and that's good enough.
It is not healthy for me to be journaling anymore. Libs you have achieved it, you have silenced my speech. Good bye, friends!
Jason
leetee - 12/11/05 23:53
Jason, i do understand how you feel. There have been online communities that i have walked away from because i felt as though i could not speak my mind about issues that were important to me. I felt as though everyone else there disagreed with me, i felt down about not being able to express myself and having to defend every word i said. But don't make the same mistake i made. Don't think you aren't welcomed. I can only speak for myself when i say i want you to stay, but i do notice there are others who feel the same way.
When i joined here, you were the first person who commented to me. You sent me a message. I felt more welcome here because you sent me a few words, and i am grateful for that. Always will be... 'cause we may be a motley group here, but i we're great... admit it. :O)
If you need to be away from here, for a while or forever, i understand. I think you will always be welcomed back if or when you decide you want to post again. In the meantime, feel free to email me. I would like to stay in contact, if you want to too.
Jason, i do understand how you feel. There have been online communities that i have walked away from because i felt as though i could not speak my mind about issues that were important to me. I felt as though everyone else there disagreed with me, i felt down about not being able to express myself and having to defend every word i said. But don't make the same mistake i made. Don't think you aren't welcomed. I can only speak for myself when i say i want you to stay, but i do notice there are others who feel the same way.
When i joined here, you were the first person who commented to me. You sent me a message. I felt more welcome here because you sent me a few words, and i am grateful for that. Always will be... 'cause we may be a motley group here, but i we're great... admit it. :O)
If you need to be away from here, for a while or forever, i understand. I think you will always be welcomed back if or when you decide you want to post again. In the meantime, feel free to email me. I would like to stay in contact, if you want to too.
jenks - 12/11/05 15:09
Just to echo everyone else- of course you should do what you need to do, and if that's leave, I wish you well.
But, don't let the turkeys get you down. (where does that silly phrase come from?!). A little healthy debate is not a bad thing. It educates people about other opinions. It's stimulating. And besides, you usually say what I don't have the balls to. :) (but I must say I'm not sure I understand what an islamofascist even IS.)
Don't leave Jason, you haven't fallen for me yet!
Just to echo everyone else- of course you should do what you need to do, and if that's leave, I wish you well.
But, don't let the turkeys get you down. (where does that silly phrase come from?!). A little healthy debate is not a bad thing. It educates people about other opinions. It's stimulating. And besides, you usually say what I don't have the balls to. :) (but I must say I'm not sure I understand what an islamofascist even IS.)
Don't leave Jason, you haven't fallen for me yet!
paul - 12/11/05 13:30
Who was trying to silence you? That was definately not me, I was only responding to your brother telling (e:ajay) to shut up. I love arguing with you guys. (e:strip) is always here if you change your mind.
Who was trying to silence you? That was definately not me, I was only responding to your brother telling (e:ajay) to shut up. I love arguing with you guys. (e:strip) is always here if you change your mind.
metalpeter - 12/11/05 11:20
First of all some of your thoughts are not held by the majority of the people here, that is no reason not to post. Lately it seems that a flame war has broken out. I don't know you that well but I always enjoy your posts, even the ones I disagree with. You do have to do what is the helthiest for you. You may think about finding somewhare you can post with other people with a simalur politcal outlook that way you can express your thoughts. I like your views on women.
It pissed me off when Soyeon left. But what got me more upset was that she got rid of her journals. I belive that your thoughts are your own, and shouldn't removed they are a history of the site.
I think that you Paul, josh and AJay should all be able to express your self politically with out it becoming a war that is just as hurtfull as the real war. I still do belive that everyone on the site is a little differant on the site then they are off the site and people need to consider that when they post. I'll miss you being around the site (oh good that really soundend gay, to anyone that is gay sorry If I offendend you). Hope you come back.
First of all some of your thoughts are not held by the majority of the people here, that is no reason not to post. Lately it seems that a flame war has broken out. I don't know you that well but I always enjoy your posts, even the ones I disagree with. You do have to do what is the helthiest for you. You may think about finding somewhare you can post with other people with a simalur politcal outlook that way you can express your thoughts. I like your views on women.
It pissed me off when Soyeon left. But what got me more upset was that she got rid of her journals. I belive that your thoughts are your own, and shouldn't removed they are a history of the site.
I think that you Paul, josh and AJay should all be able to express your self politically with out it becoming a war that is just as hurtfull as the real war. I still do belive that everyone on the site is a little differant on the site then they are off the site and people need to consider that when they post. I'll miss you being around the site (oh good that really soundend gay, to anyone that is gay sorry If I offendend you). Hope you come back.
theecarey - 12/11/05 03:18
Dont you dare go anywhere, Jason. You have a great mind and I love to read about your thoughts, no matter the subject. Actually, I just polished off an entry based on some of your earlier posts. Our electronic thought spewage is just a part of us, but what little I know of the real world Jason, rocks as well. so would that be, jasonfuckingrocks.com?
Dont you dare go anywhere, Jason. You have a great mind and I love to read about your thoughts, no matter the subject. Actually, I just polished off an entry based on some of your earlier posts. Our electronic thought spewage is just a part of us, but what little I know of the real world Jason, rocks as well. so would that be, jasonfuckingrocks.com?
ladycroft - 12/11/05 01:37
None of us are quite what we seem in the estrip matrix. I know the man outside the journal. He’s a good man; don’t lose sight of that. I only hope your declaration of silence was said in frustration of lingering emotions. I always look forward to reading your posts, I’m sure I’m not the only one.
None of us are quite what we seem in the estrip matrix. I know the man outside the journal. He’s a good man; don’t lose sight of that. I only hope your declaration of silence was said in frustration of lingering emotions. I always look forward to reading your posts, I’m sure I’m not the only one.
uncutsaniflush - 12/11/05 01:10
Jason, if you feel that you need to take a break from (e:strip) that's exactly what you should do.
But I don't seriously think anyone here wants to silence you. Hell, I think some might actually need you around to argue with. If they are pushing your buttons, it's not to get you to leave - it's just have something to argue about.
people only have the power over you only if you allow them. It doesn't matter if they are conservative or liberal, they are just people. And you have the power to rise above. I have faith in you, Jason.
I hope to see you posting here soon.
Jason, if you feel that you need to take a break from (e:strip) that's exactly what you should do.
But I don't seriously think anyone here wants to silence you. Hell, I think some might actually need you around to argue with. If they are pushing your buttons, it's not to get you to leave - it's just have something to argue about.
people only have the power over you only if you allow them. It doesn't matter if they are conservative or liberal, they are just people. And you have the power to rise above. I have faith in you, Jason.
I hope to see you posting here soon.
12/10/2005 23:03 #23616
War Against Rational Thought ContinuesCategory: politics
- I got rid of it. Not worth the trouble. Uncut talked sense into me*
paul - 12/11/05 14:18
Why'd you take it down? It wasn't that outrageous.
Why'd you take it down? It wasn't that outrageous.
12/09/2005 13:36 #23615
Maureen Dowd, Feminized Men, Etc.Category: gender
Yes, dear reader, it is time to once again talk about Gender, which you know is one of my favorite topics. I'll try to be concise, but I can't make any promises! If you are easiliy offended by men who have a firm opinion and aren't afraid to express it you aren't going to be happy with me today, so you can kindly move on back to your bubble world and stay out of my fucking blog. Otherwise, read on!
Some of you may be familiar with Are Men Necessary? - the Maureen Dowd book concerning (loosely) the battle of the sexes. One of the central themes of the book deals with male attitudes toward successful (or powerful) women. Dowd claims that men don't want intelligent, successful women - in fact according to her we prefer bimbo sex kittens without a brain.
Let me set the record straight. It's not that we don't want the successful women, it's that they don't want us. It doesn't matter whether or not she makes $0 or $100,000 - a woman wants to be taken care of financially by her man. As women become more successful they do not expect to be the bread winner of the family. As this desire intensifies, their dating pool becomes much more shallow and narrowly defined, resulting in much tougher competition for the top X percent of men. Then as they get leathery and saggy they pout to each other, "Where are all the good mensfolk at?" It's not that men don't desire them - it is instead that successful women have essentially stated that most of the male population isn't good enough for them. Women are increasingly accepting singlehood in favor of a "sub-standard" man. Hope you got a solid warrantee with that Jackrabbit!
Then there is the case of Debra LeFave, and I know some of you are wondering why I haven't posted about this sooner. Miss fucking child rapist got off (pun not intended) and will not have to serve a single day of jail time. I don't care if she looks hot in a bikini - she is a rapist, a criminal, utter filth who like any other person who takes advantage of kids should be behind bars. Let her vag get pounded into submission in the clink - I don't feel bad for her at all. This is yet again another example of our system of inequality and social injustice. Are you a beautiful white girl? Well then you can get away with just about anything, including statutory rape! I hear a lot of talk around here about "protecting the weak and the vulnerable in our society" but I don't hear a damn peep when it comes to protecting the most weak and vulnerable among us, our children. Where is the outrage? The media and most of the population seem to not care at all when it comes to little boys. Let me give you all some necessary legal knowledge - a 14 year old cannot legally consent! I hope I'm not alone on this issue.
I recall at Dart League recently a team we played consisted of a guy and his very hot girlfriend - she requested he get her a bowl of lemons and some water. He came back with some water and she was all "Where are my lemons? Go back and get them!" I don't care how hot a girl is, or how much of a good lay she is - no guy should ever be so feminized or emasculated that they accept this kind of treatment from their girlfriend. I see so many feminized men out there and it seems we have been driven by the media to become this way. Put on that guy makeup! Get those eyebrows waxed! Shave your chest! Look, act, dress and smell such and such a way so you can please your woman! By the way, do you all notice that nobody ever wants women to do things to please their men? It's always about what the woman wants and needs. Yep, that's right, guys don't have any wants or needs - we are here for your entertainment purposes only! Relationships only go one way you know - if he acts up you can always just get rid of him and latch on to one of the guys you have on the backburner! Sorry, but this mindset just depresses the hell out of me. It's a wonder anybody has a functional relationship nowadays.
Jason
Some of you may be familiar with Are Men Necessary? - the Maureen Dowd book concerning (loosely) the battle of the sexes. One of the central themes of the book deals with male attitudes toward successful (or powerful) women. Dowd claims that men don't want intelligent, successful women - in fact according to her we prefer bimbo sex kittens without a brain.
Let me set the record straight. It's not that we don't want the successful women, it's that they don't want us. It doesn't matter whether or not she makes $0 or $100,000 - a woman wants to be taken care of financially by her man. As women become more successful they do not expect to be the bread winner of the family. As this desire intensifies, their dating pool becomes much more shallow and narrowly defined, resulting in much tougher competition for the top X percent of men. Then as they get leathery and saggy they pout to each other, "Where are all the good mensfolk at?" It's not that men don't desire them - it is instead that successful women have essentially stated that most of the male population isn't good enough for them. Women are increasingly accepting singlehood in favor of a "sub-standard" man. Hope you got a solid warrantee with that Jackrabbit!
Then there is the case of Debra LeFave, and I know some of you are wondering why I haven't posted about this sooner. Miss fucking child rapist got off (pun not intended) and will not have to serve a single day of jail time. I don't care if she looks hot in a bikini - she is a rapist, a criminal, utter filth who like any other person who takes advantage of kids should be behind bars. Let her vag get pounded into submission in the clink - I don't feel bad for her at all. This is yet again another example of our system of inequality and social injustice. Are you a beautiful white girl? Well then you can get away with just about anything, including statutory rape! I hear a lot of talk around here about "protecting the weak and the vulnerable in our society" but I don't hear a damn peep when it comes to protecting the most weak and vulnerable among us, our children. Where is the outrage? The media and most of the population seem to not care at all when it comes to little boys. Let me give you all some necessary legal knowledge - a 14 year old cannot legally consent! I hope I'm not alone on this issue.
I recall at Dart League recently a team we played consisted of a guy and his very hot girlfriend - she requested he get her a bowl of lemons and some water. He came back with some water and she was all "Where are my lemons? Go back and get them!" I don't care how hot a girl is, or how much of a good lay she is - no guy should ever be so feminized or emasculated that they accept this kind of treatment from their girlfriend. I see so many feminized men out there and it seems we have been driven by the media to become this way. Put on that guy makeup! Get those eyebrows waxed! Shave your chest! Look, act, dress and smell such and such a way so you can please your woman! By the way, do you all notice that nobody ever wants women to do things to please their men? It's always about what the woman wants and needs. Yep, that's right, guys don't have any wants or needs - we are here for your entertainment purposes only! Relationships only go one way you know - if he acts up you can always just get rid of him and latch on to one of the guys you have on the backburner! Sorry, but this mindset just depresses the hell out of me. It's a wonder anybody has a functional relationship nowadays.
Jason
cashmeretwigs - 12/11/05 18:44
oh, how I'm sick of people wanting me only to be the hot fuck toy and nothing else
oh, how I'm sick of people wanting me only to be the hot fuck toy and nothing else
metalpeter - 12/10/05 12:08
I do think that men shouldn't become feminised and be girly or how ever you said that. I do think that there was a double standard on that rape case. But I don't think it was rape. If a 12 girl decides to be sexualy active then that is her decision. Yes most people would say that is to young. If her boyfriend is 14 at the time that is ok but if he is 18 it isn't, um I don't get it. Kids in high school decide smoke pot and sneak into bars with fake ID. I think it is ok as long as they can be responible with it and can still maintain there lives and not become a drunk. I think people forget that in our past when lives where shorter kids (by our standards today) got married and had families. If memory serves me right the real pochaontis was about 14, disney made her older for there movies.
There are some guys who just want a Hot fuck toy and go out to the bars everynight and try to get a differant one nightly. But when it comes to relationships I disagree, most men want someone who is a mix of both she is sexy and can carry a conversation.
I do think that men shouldn't become feminised and be girly or how ever you said that. I do think that there was a double standard on that rape case. But I don't think it was rape. If a 12 girl decides to be sexualy active then that is her decision. Yes most people would say that is to young. If her boyfriend is 14 at the time that is ok but if he is 18 it isn't, um I don't get it. Kids in high school decide smoke pot and sneak into bars with fake ID. I think it is ok as long as they can be responible with it and can still maintain there lives and not become a drunk. I think people forget that in our past when lives where shorter kids (by our standards today) got married and had families. If memory serves me right the real pochaontis was about 14, disney made her older for there movies.
There are some guys who just want a Hot fuck toy and go out to the bars everynight and try to get a differant one nightly. But when it comes to relationships I disagree, most men want someone who is a mix of both she is sexy and can carry a conversation.
ajay - 12/09/05 18:00
Of course! I know my sweeties do it for me. Don't yours?
Dude, you need a better harem.
Of course! I know my sweeties do it for me. Don't yours?
Dude, you need a better harem.
jason - 12/09/05 16:29
Ajay, Ajay, Ajay - do you mean to say they do all of that stuff....FOR US? No no no no no...they do it for themselves first. Even if they don't have a boyfriend they still buy all of that crap and make themselves look lovely.
Anyway - let me think about this for a moment - hell yes I would be mister mom! She can even call me bitch! Sign me up!
Ajay, Ajay, Ajay - do you mean to say they do all of that stuff....FOR US? No no no no no...they do it for themselves first. Even if they don't have a boyfriend they still buy all of that crap and make themselves look lovely.
Anyway - let me think about this for a moment - hell yes I would be mister mom! She can even call me bitch! Sign me up!
imk2 - 12/09/05 16:17
oh jason!
you sure are a firecracker! i hope all this pent up anger can translate into splendid, throbbing pussy, plugging!
oh jason!
you sure are a firecracker! i hope all this pent up anger can translate into splendid, throbbing pussy, plugging!
ajay - 12/09/05 16:11
Jason, why don't you compare the amount of time/effort women put into "prettying" themselves with the amount of time men do? Start griping when the men start spending more time than women do... ;)
Face it: you're worried that women will start treating us like we've been treating them for the past 10000 years. :)
Jason, why don't you compare the amount of time/effort women put into "prettying" themselves with the amount of time men do? Start griping when the men start spending more time than women do... ;)
Face it: you're worried that women will start treating us like we've been treating them for the past 10000 years. :)
jason - 12/09/05 15:50
It's okay Rugger. Diversity is what makes us strong. Honestly she is hot and very fuckable. If I didn't know better I'd mount up and get a few pumps in myself. lol.
It's okay Rugger. Diversity is what makes us strong. Honestly she is hot and very fuckable. If I didn't know better I'd mount up and get a few pumps in myself. lol.
alicia - 12/09/05 15:09
I agree...we learned about this is sociology of the family...i'm not gonna reiterate what you said...i've learned from personal experience men want a smart intelligent funny lady they can enjoy spending time with. Women want the same from men. It's simple but what's missing is the R_E_S_P_E_C_T on both sides. I have felt bad for the guys lately :) Your all just sweet puppydogs hahaha who need a sweet momma to love ya
I agree...we learned about this is sociology of the family...i'm not gonna reiterate what you said...i've learned from personal experience men want a smart intelligent funny lady they can enjoy spending time with. Women want the same from men. It's simple but what's missing is the R_E_S_P_E_C_T on both sides. I have felt bad for the guys lately :) Your all just sweet puppydogs hahaha who need a sweet momma to love ya
sbrugger - 12/09/05 14:20
We not not agree on much politically Jason...but all I have to say to this is "A-friggin-MEN, brother!!".
(Except for the rape part....while I agree in principle...tell me you wouldn't have slept with her at 14?...yeah yeah..that's beside the point..I know, I know...)
We not not agree on much politically Jason...but all I have to say to this is "A-friggin-MEN, brother!!".
(Except for the rape part....while I agree in principle...tell me you wouldn't have slept with her at 14?...yeah yeah..that's beside the point..I know, I know...)
yeah good to see you are back. i've always enjoyed reading your posts.
so does this mean you're back? after a month-long sabbatical? and you are rewarding our patience/perseverence (or your own), as described in the quran?
Thanks
The Quran
Where is that quoted from?