tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821489.post5427204302633928487..comments2023-08-23T09:15:54.560-04:00Comments on My Scientology Blog: Well, I opened my big mouthGrahamehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391080535858750246noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821489.post-44959265717495442692008-10-11T13:24:00.000-04:002008-10-11T13:24:00.000-04:00Hey Jim,Don't worry, I didn't take your questions ...Hey Jim,<BR/><BR/>Don't worry, I didn't take your questions as a challenge, but they did get me thinking and the post was the result.<BR/><BR/>I was actually pleased to get the questions because that gave me a chance to demonstrate the practicality of Scientology and how it can be applied to any situation, even one this big.<BR/><BR/>The Danger formula is one of several formulas for handling different conditions in life. This page, <A HREF="http://scientologyhandbook.org/SH10_2.HTM" REL="nofollow">The Conditions: States of Operation</A>, gives you a brief explanation of what the conditions are. There are formulas for good conditions as well as for the bad conditions you can run into in life. There are several books and courses which cover the conditions, the formulas and how to apply them in life:<BR/><BR/>-- <A HREF="http://scncatalog.scientology.net/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?section=10411&item=624" REL="nofollow">Ethics and Conditions Booklet</A> - Covers the conditions, the formulas and other basics of ethics (which is the subject of how to make decisions that will help you and others survive.)<BR/>-- <A HREF="http://jetteroheller.wordpress.com/2008/10/05/new-free-scientology-on-line-courses/" REL="nofollow">Free online Scientology courses</A> - including one on the Ethics and Conditions Booklet. The course guides you through the booklet and ensures that you fully understand and can apply the data in the booklet. You can also do an expanded version of this course in a Church if you prefer.<BR/>-- <A HREF="http://www.scientology.org/religion/introductory/pg001d.html" REL="nofollow">How To Improve Conditions In Life Course</A> - This course covers similar data to the Online course, but you do it at a Church so you have someone there to help you when needed. This course also has more data you can use in your work as well as personal life.<BR/>-- The book <A HREF="http://www.bridgepub.com/items/ise.html?locale=en_US&referredby=grahamesd" REL="nofollow">Introduction to Scientology Ethics</A> - Covers the conditions, the formulas and helluva lot more. There is also a course based on the book that you do at a Church. It's a much bigger course than the one for the booklet or the How to Improve Conditions in Life course.<BR/><BR/>I hope that helps you in finding out more.<BR/><BR/>Is this a "Republican thing"? I don't know. Clinton was the president in 1999 when the Glass-Steagall Act was revoked and plenty of Democrats voted for it. Also the "bailout" had a majority of Democrats vote for it. (I thought they were against "corporate welfare"??) I guess if Obama gets in and the economy improves then you might be able to say it is more of a "Republican thing". We'll see. I saw a quote recently that the two parties are just two wings of the same bird of prey. I thought that summed it up quite well.<BR/><BR/>On your questions about people who default or who just walk away and how they should be handled. I think the existing system where their credit gets badly dinged is probably enough, but I'm sure there are people in this field who could come up with better answers. I'm not an expert.<BR/><BR/>On linking to this post: feel free. You can link to anything on my blog anytime you like.<BR/><BR/>And keep commenting and asking me great questions!Grahamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05391080535858750246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821489.post-21022187129769141462008-10-11T12:29:00.000-04:002008-10-11T12:29:00.000-04:00Hey Clive,I know what you mean. But we are dealin...Hey Clive,<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean. But we are dealing here with thousands of people. They all had a degree of responsibility, but not all of them were complicit in the treasonous behavior of those at the top.<BR/><BR/>Assigning them Danger and having all of them write-up, in exact detail, the crimes and other unethical actions they did or were involved with, will expose a lot of the major crimes of those at the top.<BR/><BR/>And I did say, "I'd also have further investigations carried out based on what came up in these write-ups. All crimes found would be made public and prosecuted."<BR/><BR/>So the guilty will not get away with their crimes.Grahamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05391080535858750246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821489.post-12490002476475855822008-10-11T11:32:00.000-04:002008-10-11T11:32:00.000-04:00Grahame, I'm pleasantly STUNNED! Thank you for tak...Grahame, I'm pleasantly STUNNED! Thank you for taking the time to answer this in the complexity you took. I have to say, I was in no way "challenging" you, and my question was more of a generalized statement. Still, I thank you for the time and the analysis... I would like to just add a comment or two to some of the statements here. <BR/><BR/>I totally agree with you on the "Glass Steagall Act". This country was doing fine until 1999, although a similar situation (although not as bad) happened in the early 90's. Is this a "Republican" thing? To screw up the economy? And if it is messed up, to screw it up even more? From a supposed surplus with Clinton now we are on the verge of economic bankruptcy? I can see why Donald Trump's a Democrat, LOL...<BR/><BR/>The "Danger Formula" .. I like that. Think I'll research that a little..<BR/><BR/>I'm all for responsible government intervention and having the government give out loans is fine, however, what to do with defaulted loans? Jail? More taxes? <BR/><BR/>Yes, I DO think loan qualification should be back to<BR/>"normal"<BR/><BR/>I'm not so sure about lengthening loan times to help people lower their payments. One of the reasons I think people balk at their loans is because they use up their equity, or the market "burned" the equity out. They owe 30% or more than what their property can sell for. Sadly, even if they can afford to keep paying, some walk out, thinking they don't want to make the bank rich, even at the cost of their own credit. I don't have an answer myself, btw.<BR/><BR/>The way I see it, at least in my market, prices are around where we were in 2001 - 2002 or so. Affordability for multi units is good now and people find it more affordable to buy than rent. THAT'S HOW IT SHOULD BE. Maybe it's just best that some of these banks go away, anyway...<BR/><BR/>Abolishing the Federal Reserve, and no income taxes, with a national sales tax, I TOTALLY AGREE WITH! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the suggestions. They sure are something to consider. I may link this post to my blog. with your permission.Jim Gatoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17024765150885694687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821489.post-25375276435826855652008-10-11T02:08:00.000-04:002008-10-11T02:08:00.000-04:00I think assigning them danger as in #4 is a little...I think assigning them danger as in #4 is a little too generous. Seems like the people in charge took on the color of an enemy or betrayed the trust of their fellows.<BR/><BR/> I know that is not part of the steps but that's my two cents worth!Clive's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041940742477185843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821489.post-68813009468349272212008-10-09T19:00:00.000-04:002008-10-09T19:00:00.000-04:00Thanks. It would be great if the people of the wo...Thanks. It would be great if the people of the world actually exercised the power they really do have.Grahamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05391080535858750246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821489.post-5587706857871553802008-10-08T21:02:00.000-04:002008-10-08T21:02:00.000-04:00BRILLIANT post Grahame!Obviously there's a to do w...BRILLIANT post Grahame!<BR/><BR/>Obviously there's a to do within in some of these steps but I hope people can see the sanity, logic and justice of what you're proposing.<BR/><BR/>For too long have the international bankers played games with this world and this is just another example of it.<BR/><BR/>Your suggestions would quickly put the power back in the hands of the people and get things heading in the right direction.<BR/><BR/>StephenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609718652581530506noreply@blogger.com