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Freemasons in midst of popularity, membership boom
LA Times ^
| 18 May 2008
| Adam Tschorn
Posted on 05/21/2008 8:10:03 AM PDT by BGHater
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:10:03 AM PDT
by
BGHater
To: BGHater
They rule the world from a clown suit.
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:14:00 AM PDT
by
AppyPappy
(If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
To: BGHater
Do you still have to bow before the 3-sided stool?
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:17:52 AM PDT
by
50sDad
(OBAMA: In your heart you know he's Wright.)
To: AppyPappy
I’m in charge of a few local officials myself and I’m just a low level Free Mason.
To: BGHater
There will always be a psychological frisson associated with joining a secret society.
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:20:04 AM PDT
by
wideawake
(Why is it that those who call themselves Constitutionalists know the least about the Constitution?)
To: BGHater
The writer attempt to characterize Free Mason’s as freaks and jongleurs. Where I’m from, almost every judge, mayor and municipal and elected official is a Mason.
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:22:12 AM PDT
by
Eurale
To: AppyPappy
“They rule the world from a clown suit.”
******
IIRC, Freemasons Sam Houston, Col. William Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett weren’t wearing clown suits when they fought for Texas independence from Mexico.
In addition, the second largest group (after Jews) killed by Hitler in WWII were Freemasons. They even got their very own special red triangles to wear in concentration camps as political prisoners. No photos show them wearing clown suits.
Providing severely injured children with comprehensive medical care free of charge at Scottish Rite and Shriners Hospitals doesn’t involve clown suits either.
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:22:57 AM PDT
by
peyton randolph
(The GOP is a party of neutered RINOs)
To: BGHater
Maybe it will surpass the GOP in total membership. Hell, maybe it will REPLACE the GOP considering the lack of leadership in D.C.
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:25:39 AM PDT
by
bpjam
(Drill For Oil or Lose Your Job!! Vote Nov 3, 2008)
To: Eurale
"The writer attempt to characterize Free Mason’s as freaks and jongleurs. Where I’m from, almost every judge, mayor and municipal and elected official is a Mason." So you're corroborating the writer's presentation?
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:27:59 AM PDT
by
Joe 6-pack
(Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
To: peyton randolph
Providing severely injured children with comprehensive medical care free of charge at Scottish Rite and Shriners Hospitals doesn’t involve clown suits either. The Shriners might want to correct you on that.
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:28:47 AM PDT
by
thulldud
(Insanity: Electing John McCain again and expecting a different result.)
To: BGHater
The good news is that the Masons hold the secret for the 200 mile per gallon car. However, the bad news is:
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:28:54 AM PDT
by
KarlInOhio
(Pray for Rattendaemmerung: the final mutually destructive battle between Obama and Hillary in Denver)
To: Joe 6-pack
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:28:59 AM PDT
by
Eurale
To: Eurale
The writer attempt to characterize Free Mason’s as freaks and jongleurs. I'm more of a goliard myself but hey, we each have our roles.
To: BGHater
Maybe there is renewed interest because it is place men can go and no chicks allowed....and as a chick I do not have a problem with that.
There was a show on TV about the Free Mason’s.....interesting history
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:29:51 AM PDT
by
Kimmers
To: AppyPappy
They rule the world from a clown suit. What's wrong with that? There's worse things in this world.
You've reminded of a bumper sticker (!) from 1980, before the election, that said, "What's wrong with having an actor for president? We've had had 4 years with a clown!"
If given a choice between Obamanistas and Freemasons, I'll take the Masons every time.
Every time!
CA....
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:30:34 AM PDT
by
Chances Are
(Whew! It seems I've once again found that silly grin!)
To: KarlInOhio
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:30:39 AM PDT
by
TADSLOS
(The GOP death march to the gravesite is underway.)
To: KarlInOhio
That's downright funny!
To: wideawake
There will always be a psychological frisson associated with joining a secret society. Maybe the growth in membership reflects the more "open" and less secret society we live in. As privacy diminishes maybe there is a hunger for one aspect of life that does not set a tracking cookie.
Or maybe people just have a desire for some simple and good teachings and slogans, since so many can no longer even trust their churches?
"Behold, how pleasant and how good it is, when brethren dwell together in harmony". Who can fault that?
To: onedoug; stylecouncilor
To: uglybiker
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posted on
05/21/2008 8:36:38 AM PDT
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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