Dr Winston O'Boogie
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Nov 16, 2011 8:31am
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?
I'm just curious about this. Anyone who knows a lot about Amish tradions that can shed some light?
Curly J
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Nov 16, 2011 8:37am
I'll wait for 1_beast to check in...and go on a rant. 
Dr Winston O'Boogie
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Nov 16, 2011 8:37am
Go on a rant about what?
THE4RINGZ
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Nov 16, 2011 8:40am
I believe Enforcer was raised Amish near Baltic
Curly J
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Nov 16, 2011 8:44am
That was meant as a joke.Dr Winston O'Boogie;975010 wrote:Go on a rant about what?
1_beast, and others will know what I'm talking about. Long story, from a long time back, from a long forgotten site.
Dr Winston O'Boogie
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Nov 16, 2011 8:47am
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.
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Tiernan
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Nov 16, 2011 9:08am
In 1656 the Amish were considered "cutting edge".
FatHobbit
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Nov 16, 2011 9:09am
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.
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.
OSH
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Nov 16, 2011 9:21am
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.
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.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Nov 16, 2011 9:22am
amish must jerk off a lot
FatHobbit
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Nov 16, 2011 9:24am
Doesn't count if it's a sheep.DeyDurkie5;975087 wrote:amish must jerk off a lot
Curly J
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Nov 16, 2011 9:34am
I'm thinking I might be a closet Amish.DeyDurkie5;975087 wrote:amish must jerk off a lot
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Sonofanump
Nov 16, 2011 9:41am
...and start 13 threads like:Curly J;975008 wrote:I'll wait for 1_beast to check in...and go on a rant.
Questions about Jews.
Questions about Catholics.
Questions about Baptist.
Questions about Atheist.
Questions about Heaven's Gate.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 16, 2011 10:56am
They Rake Fight.
End of Thread.
End of Thread.
1_beast
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Nov 16, 2011 2:07pm
Rep'dCurly J;975008 wrote:I'll wait for 1_beast to check in...and go on a rant.
Rep'dDeyDurkie5;975087 wrote:amish must jerk off a lot
and Rep'dSonofanump;975124 wrote:...and start 13 threads like:
Questions about Jews.
Questions about Catholics.
Questions about Baptist.
Questions about Atheist.
Questions about Heaven's Gate.
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....
1_beast
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Nov 16, 2011 2:08pm
Neg'd....get back to school and upgrade your Dregreedarbypitcher22;975252 wrote:They Rake Fight.
End of Thread.
Big_Mirg_ZHS
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Nov 16, 2011 4:30pm
where is winbeast when ya need him lol
Mr. 300
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Nov 16, 2011 4:54pm
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!
And not all amish are poor!
Mooney44Cards
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Nov 16, 2011 5:33pm
I wise man once sang that they keep living in an "Amish paradise", I tend to want to believe that man.
bases_loaded
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Nov 16, 2011 5:35pm
Hell no they aren't...Mr. 300;975578 wrote: And not all amish are poor!
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.
Mr. 300
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Nov 16, 2011 6:32pm
LOL...I know the Keim Lumber boys real well! Charm is the richest little town in all of Ohio.
said_aouita
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Nov 16, 2011 6:36pm
Amish have the largest ad's in newspapers for those fake wood heaters. Do Amish even read newspapers?
BigAppleBuckeye
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Nov 16, 2011 7:39pm
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.
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.
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I Wear Pants
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Nov 16, 2011 7:59pm
There were attacks on September 11, 2011?
said_aouita
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Nov 16, 2011 8:16pm
repsI Wear Pants;975701 wrote:There were attacks on September 11, 2011?