Pablo Partigiano

Advocating for JW/Ex-JW victims of the Watchtower organization and other high-demand groups. Who watches the watchmen?

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

I’ve been trying to gather my thoughts on what Ex-JW activism could look like going forward. I think it’s clear we’re in the middle of a sea change, so it’s possible to rethink the model. Of course, these are just my opinions, but I think it’s worth discussing. A thread:

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@rothschildmd I was watched the first Purge movie for the first time and thought how implausible the formation of that new American government seemed, but nah I see it now.

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@pimitopomo Probably because most people who “request a visit” do it as a prank?

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@_TechyBen @FadetoEx @Ron_POMO I know what you’re saying and yes but a lot of rural US in other regions has adopted this vibe

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@Ron_POMO Jehovah would anoint him. They both love real estate.

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

They’ve also always said false religion would definitely go first and somehow only then would governments go after their true religion. But turns out that courts go after their most damaging religions first, so that prophecy won’t work anymore.

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

My take: remember how JWs would salivate every time a world leader said “peace and security” because the end was coming but the Watchtower had to clear up that isn’t what they meant? They’re doing the same with religions losing influence. Making sure that carrot stays dangled.

[Nick Baren🎙 @baren_nick]

NuLight from Bro. Jackson about the "suddennness" with which the nation's will turn over their authority to the U.N. and destroy religion.

The org clearly wants ppl living on their toes, not noticing cultural trends that go against their doomsday predictions. #exJW

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@pimitopomo Hope it’s something interesting

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@GregWestgarde So do you think that by endorsing one candidate, they’re signaling that if the other one wins they won’t work with that administration?

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@GregWestgarde I feel like unions are some of the most overtly political organizations to be honest. I understand you differ. If I was in that situation, I’d look around and evaluate the mission of the kind of labor I do or at least why my interests are different. I’d still vote my own way.

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@GregWestgarde You really don’t think the police union should endorse the candidate that will fund police? I’m not really sure how unions could serve their mission if policy advocacy is out. They need relationships with candidates. The whole system is messed up this way.

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@GregWestgarde Union leadership makes an endorsement (hopefully with the input of its members but let’s assume not) based on their advocacy for workers’ rights, labor laws, benefits, etc. I think we all understand they don’t speak for every member.

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@Jerome16235677 @Liliplum2 They claim there it’s the belief structure and lifestyle, but in the three examples at the beginning, we could exchange “the truth” with “the organization.” The first is most telling with “find” instead of “learn.” It’s a specific place more than it’s a set of beliefs.

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@kimmyemail @Ron_POMO But if he was a cop or worked at a tabacco shop, the elders would counsel him to change careers, right?

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@TheeMumuTeacher @goodbyejehovah lol they’re missing out on some real talent for sure. I’m thinking they have specific people at Bethel to work on those songs.

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

Who writes the JW original songs? Does anyone know?

[Travis View @travis_view]

To build an audience on social media, offer insightful, useful, or entertaining info.

But if you want unthinking loyalty, fear monger daily without offering coherent solutions besides sharing your content. Be both their source of adrenaline-spiking threats and their safe haven.

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@pimitopomo @roropsych In the contrary, the local congregations seem to expend greatly to welcome the delegates and make them feel special.

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@GregWestgarde @PandemicPimo @Ron_POMO Yeah honestly some of that rhetoric seems hyperbolic and almost doomsday-like to my exjw self, and I think it’s part of the reason why Harris’ messaging is working much better than Biden’s.

But yes he already showed he wasn’t willing to transfer power.

[Pablo Partigiano @PabloPartigiano]

@GrageDustin Still can’t decide if y’all lost to him because you ran a quack doctor or because of *this* 😆 keep at it though