mirkwood

Only it isn't.  There are 2.

The pride cycle is a symptom (or indicator) more than a cause.

That was once a great site.  Sadly it turned into a cesspool of apostasy.

That was once a great site.  Sadly it turned into a cesspool of apostasy.

That was once a great site.  Sadly it turned into a cesspool of apostasy.

Stuff like this is why I won't go near the lds freedom forum.

I want to offer a cautionary note here, gleaned from hard experience both personal and professional:
Many people like this, actually deeply love the Gospel (as they understand it).  They search their scriptures.  They take fastidious notes at conference.  They pray for hours, and think they receive revelations; some of them very beautiful and moving.  But it goes in a weird direction, and suddenly they start thinking they’re getting better revelation than the mainstream Church; better revelation than their local priesthood leaders.  We will be seeing more of this, not less, in coming decades; and the Church will not always be quick to hold membership councils for people who deserve it.  
Guys, stay humble.  Stick with your priesthood authorities—from the Prophet down to your elders quorum president.  Do. Not. Let. Go.  A lot of tragedies could have and would have been avoided if some of Mormonism’s most infamous psychopaths of the past five years had stayed a little closer to, been more patient with, and considered with more humility the counsel of their bishops and stake presidents.

If you ever visit Utah in the future - you need to try a Dunford donut which is greathly superior to the donuts you pictured.
 
The Traveler

BYU needs to get a handle on this sort of thing yesterday.

Oh sure, mom can glue entire rolls of pictures to the wall, but I color one small patch……

Very fun, and cleverly worded in places.  I don't think Klaw was paying close attention though.  I have a feeling Harold may be in big trouble come morning...   (I have no memory of this, but apparently when I was very little I drew a bunch of flowers on the wall of my bedroom with crayons.  When Mom found me and asked me - no doubt furiously - what I was doing, I reportedly said, "I wanted pretty pictures on my wall." Seems perfectly logical course of action to me...)

Multiple thumbs up. I hope you and Klaw enjoy this small but integral part of my early childhood.

Man, what a difference 3 years make.  Here's how things are shaking out currently:

 
 
 
Democrat strategy: Take the guy with decades of experience turning outrage and melodrama into ratings and success, and point nationwide outrage and melodrama at him during election season.  Dude made $7 million dollars off of his mug shot for pete's sake.  
It honestly looks like the Dems want Trump to be president more than I do.

I knew you would say that -- which is exactly the primary characteristic necessary for what I want most from a candidate. 
 
The Traveler

@mirkwood, you've been warned. I'd attend every meeting on your calendar, FAITHFULLY. Miss even one and you're likely to be elected chairmen of the board! Congratulations in advance. 

That’s exactly why you should run. 

Wow.
 
Well, I will never run for office, but thanks for the support!

Here in Utah our representatives for state offices or not so bad – even though any person that makes the primaries has been bought and sold to the party leaders (democrat or republican).  This is because fundraising is controlled by the party.
A while back I attended a mass meeting of the republican party in an effort to make some suggestions.  They wanted to elect me to be a delegate to the state convention.  In order to decline I had to explain why they could not elect me.
I would suggest for anyone that thinks that they can influence better candidates that they become active in internal party politics and specifically work for their party raising campaign funds.  Either that or have a few extra millions to donate to the candidates of their choice.
When @mirkwood  decides to run as a republican for whatever office – I will support him, donate to his campaign, vote for him and do whatever I can to support him.  If I must – I would even register as a republican.
 
The Traveler

If you mean party involvement, I have stayed a registered Republican in an order to vote in the primaries for better candidates.

If you mean party involvement, I have stayed a registered Republican in an order to vote in the primaries for better candidates.

If you mean party involvement, I have stayed a registered Republican in an order to vote in the primaries for better candidates.

If you mean party involvement, I have stayed a registered Republican in an order to vote in the primaries for better candidates.

THE ANSWER: 
I believe all 3 are fake.  These are all accounts that sought membership in my ward's Facebook page.  Folks requesting access answer 3 questions: 
- Are you a member of [NT's] ward, and are your records on our rolls?
- If not, who recommended this site to you?  Sorry for the hassle, we just get a lot of scam accounts and I need to verify you're real.
- Do you promise to follow the group guidelines?
All three of them gave a "yes" to question 1.  None of them appear in my ward directory.  None of them said a single thing when I blocked their account and told them why.
 
I'm grateful I don't have a bishopric member who fights for these spam accounts because "We should let 'em all in, they look like nice people, and maybe they'll learn something and feel the spirit."  I know other folks have to deal with that level of technical savvy. 

Hey!  My kitty is no bully!  You know that game where you look around the corner of something and quickly pull away, and while you're not visible the cat sneaks closer, repeat until the cat pops out and attacks you?  Well, yesterday we were playing that with a tunnel made by an area rug, and when Klaw popped out, he bapped me in the face - no claws, just a gentle bap with one paw before running away.  Pretty sure that's the kitty version of tag.

Say, what *is* your real name, Grunt?
Not asking for any particular reason, and no need to answer immediately.  Please just let us know before November of next year, mmm-kay?