Huntsman and story behind the story

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Re: Huntsman and story behind the story

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Gadianton wrote:You think it's beyond ridiculous to suggest that a wealthy church member who was known for his generosity toward the Church could have contributed to the MI in some way?


I wouldn't be surprised to find that at some point in the recent past, before he lost his faith in a certain style of apologetics, that Mr. Huntsman was a Liahona level supporter of NAMIRS.
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Re: Huntsman and story behind the story

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Kishkumen wrote:
Gadianton wrote:You think it's beyond ridiculous to suggest that a wealthy church member who was known for his generosity toward the Church could have contributed to the MI in some way?


I wouldn't be surprised to find that at some point in the recent past, before he lost his faith in a certain style of apologetics, that Mr. Huntsman was a Liahona level supporter of NAMIRS.

Wasn't getting his money's worth was he?

Perhaps the donor said, 'I'll give you $10m a year for three years if you make Church beliefs look reasonable.' NAMIRS takes the money, fails to deliver the goods.
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Re: Huntsman and story behind the story

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sock puppet wrote:Wasn't getting his money's worth was he?

Perhaps the donor said, 'I'll give you $10m a year for three years if you make Church beliefs look reasonable.' NAMIRS takes the money, fails to deliver the goods.


Well, the Good Doctor had received some information that suggested something about a possible big donor to NAMIRS. Dr. Peterson denied it, and the figures were eye-poppingly large. Maybe there were unacceptable strings attached.
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Re: Huntsman and story behind the story

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Will Schryver wrote: (Huntsman) ... no longer believes in Mormonism (which has been rather common knowledge for some time now)


Cool!! Now I can consider him as a viable candidate.
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Re: Huntsman and story behind the story

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Hoops wrote:
Will Schryver wrote: (Huntsman) ... no longer believes in Mormonism (which has been rather common knowledge for some time now)


Cool!! Now I can consider him as a viable candidate.


You wouldn't vote for a Mormon Hoops?


BTW- I've missed you. When are you going to stop trying to positively impacting young women's lives via competitive sports and get down to some serious posting?
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Re: Huntsman and story behind the story

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You wouldn't vote for a Mormon Hoops?


I was teasing. Yes, I would vote for a Mormon. I probably unknowingly have at some point. I would even vote for an atheist. I can see how one can be an atheist much more easily than a Mormon.

BTW- I've missed you. When are you going to stop trying to positively impacting young women's lives via competitive sports and get down to some serious posting


I haven't started yet positively impacting young women's lives through competitive sports. I'm all about playing to win, and knocking someone's head off if they drive the lane. I'm not particularly well-liked.
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Re: Huntsman and story behind the story

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I, too, was struck by the massive sea change in Schryver's demeanor on this thread. It speaks volumes about the "unwritten order of things."
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Re: Huntsman and story behind the story

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Will Schryver wrote:Something tells me JGreen will be as befuddled by your bizarre fantasies as I am.

Lol. Just read the additions to the thread. It couldn't get any better. I can't wait to show this to the other handlers!
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Re: Huntsman and story behind the story

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J Green wrote:
Will Schryver wrote:Something tells me JGreen will be as befuddled by your bizarre fantasies as I am.

Lol. Just read the additions to the thread. It couldn't get any better. I can't wait to show this to the other handlers!

That'll be easy, just e-mail it to the skinny-l list.
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Re: Huntsman and story behind the story

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Gadianton wrote:Oh? I expect they are doing a fine job of handling you and that you are meeting their expectations nicely, as Scratch's recent portrait showed. I think you crossed the line here, however, and were told so.

Wormold, this is Beatrice with M(axwell) I(nstitute) 6. I need your list of contacts.

(Sorry, Scratch. Couldn't help it.)

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