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Dr Winston O'Boogie

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Nov 16, 2011 8:31 AM
I was driving through Amish country within the past couple of weeks and I thought about a questions I've always had about the Amish. I understand that part of their tradition is to not use many of the modern conveniences and technology of the world. However, the state of their lifestyle and technology was once considered modern and leading edge. So why did they pick that point in time to baseline their use of technology and what not. It seems as though a lot of the things they utilize are representative of th 17th-19th centuries. But compared to hunter/gatherer days, 17th-19th century technologies and methodologies were very modern.

I'm just curious about this. Anyone who knows a lot about Amish tradions that can shed some light?
Nov 16, 2011 8:31am
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Nov 16, 2011 8:37 AM
I'll wait for 1_beast to check in...and go on a rant. :p
Nov 16, 2011 8:37am
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Nov 16, 2011 8:37 AM
Go on a rant about what?
Nov 16, 2011 8:37am
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Nov 16, 2011 8:40 AM
I believe Enforcer was raised Amish near Baltic
Nov 16, 2011 8:40am
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Nov 16, 2011 8:44 AM
Dr Winston O'Boogie;975010 wrote:Go on a rant about what?
That was meant as a joke.

1_beast, and others will know what I'm talking about. Long story, from a long time back, from a long forgotten site.
Nov 16, 2011 8:44am
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Nov 16, 2011 8:47 AM
An old jj thread I am guessing. Well if someone knows about this question, I'd be curious. I don't know much at all about the Amish.
Nov 16, 2011 8:47am
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Nov 16, 2011 9:08 AM
In 1656 the Amish were considered "cutting edge".
Nov 16, 2011 9:08am
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Nov 16, 2011 9:09 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish

What I found interesting about the Amish is I assumed the Mennonite decided to split from the Amish because they wanted a little more modern technology, but the opposite is true. The Mennonite wanted less tech, but the people who started the Amish thought they hadn't gone far enough so they split off and went a little farther.
Nov 16, 2011 9:09am
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Nov 16, 2011 9:21 AM
There are so many different "sects" within the Amish people. It really depends on which "group" believes.

Where I grew up, the Amish use the bare minimum. They are poor as can be. They still only bathe once a week (I believe). They are completely different than any Amish that are in Holmes County (and surrounding Amish Country).

There's really no overriding brush you can paint the Amish with, beside the fact that they are minimalists.
Nov 16, 2011 9:21am
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Nov 16, 2011 9:22 AM
amish must jerk off a lot
Nov 16, 2011 9:22am
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Nov 16, 2011 9:24 AM
DeyDurkie5;975087 wrote:amish must jerk off a lot
Doesn't count if it's a sheep.
Nov 16, 2011 9:24am
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Nov 16, 2011 9:34 AM
DeyDurkie5;975087 wrote:amish must jerk off a lot
I'm thinking I might be a closet Amish.
Nov 16, 2011 9:34am
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Nov 16, 2011 9:41 AM
Curly J;975008 wrote:I'll wait for 1_beast to check in...and go on a rant. :p
...and start 13 threads like:

Questions about Jews.
Questions about Catholics.
Questions about Baptist.
Questions about Atheist.
Questions about Heaven's Gate.
Nov 16, 2011 9:41am
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Nov 16, 2011 10:56 AM
They Rake Fight.

End of Thread.
Nov 16, 2011 10:56am
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Nov 16, 2011 2:07 PM
Curly J;975008 wrote:I'll wait for 1_beast to check in...and go on a rant. :p
Rep'd
DeyDurkie5;975087 wrote:amish must jerk off a lot
Rep'd
Sonofanump;975124 wrote:...and start 13 threads like:

Questions about Jews.
Questions about Catholics.
Questions about Baptist.
Questions about Atheist.
Questions about Heaven's Gate.
and Rep'd


LMAO That was a Classic drunken night....thats when 1_Beast was "born" because WinBeast got the ban hammer!

I have that sh1t saved somewhere....
Nov 16, 2011 2:07pm
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Nov 16, 2011 2:08 PM
darbypitcher22;975252 wrote:They Rake Fight.

End of Thread.
Neg'd....get back to school and upgrade your Dregree
Nov 16, 2011 2:08pm
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Nov 16, 2011 4:30 PM
where is winbeast when ya need him lol
Nov 16, 2011 4:30pm
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Nov 16, 2011 4:54 PM
My fellow brothers in the UAW (United Amish Workers) will remain silent until your beard grows too long, then look out. We's chust comins to gets yas.

And not all amish are poor! :D
Nov 16, 2011 4:54pm
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Nov 16, 2011 5:33 PM
I wise man once sang that they keep living in an "Amish paradise", I tend to want to believe that man.
Nov 16, 2011 5:33pm
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Nov 16, 2011 5:35 PM
Mr. 300;975578 wrote: And not all amish are poor! :D
Hell no they aren't...

Drive along any major highway at you're bound to see a Mast Trucking rig...those "Amish" made room heaters...the only thing Amish about them is their owner....ever been to Keim Lumber? Holy shit.
Nov 16, 2011 5:35pm
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Nov 16, 2011 6:32 PM
LOL...I know the Keim Lumber boys real well! Charm is the richest little town in all of Ohio.
Nov 16, 2011 6:32pm
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Nov 16, 2011 6:36 PM
Amish have the largest ad's in newspapers for those fake wood heaters. Do Amish even read newspapers?
Nov 16, 2011 6:36pm
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Nov 16, 2011 7:39 PM
Tangent (and a true story): a guy at my old work in Manhattan, when called into a staff meeting on September 11, 2011, finds out about the attacks on the trade center, DC and a field in Pennsylvania. His response in front of a room full of co-workers (no lie): "Those bastards are after the Amish!"

My old president tried to keep a straight face on such a horrible day, but he still talks about that moment from time to time.
Nov 16, 2011 7:39pm
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Nov 16, 2011 7:59 PM
There were attacks on September 11, 2011?
Nov 16, 2011 7:59pm
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Nov 16, 2011 8:16 PM
I Wear Pants;975701 wrote:There were attacks on September 11, 2011?
reps
Nov 16, 2011 8:16pm