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system: You are Hheagy@Delphi.Com, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Nfb Blind News message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: CHANGE ISN'T BAD".

They wrote:
MF>Hmmm ... I beg to differ with you.  Didn't the Republicans win
MF>both houses in 1946?  The Demos took the House, at least, back in
MF>1948, I believe, but the Republicans again controlled both houses
MF>from 1952-1954.  the 22nd amendment was ratified in either '52 or
MF>'53, if I recall.
MF>Absolutely.  My opinion as to why he did not is that he sensed
MF>that he was beginning to slip a bit intellectually and wanted to
MF>leave while he was in good shape and before he did the country
MF>harm.  Listen to the speech before the Demos in which he announced
MF>he would not run again and compare that with, say, the news
MF>conference wherein he announced McArthur's firing and you will
MF>notice a slight difference in style -- he is not as dynamic in the
MF>former case as in the latter.
MF>Incumbents definitely have the edge.  However, I would dispute
MF>your claim that the longer they remain in office, the more
MF>powerful they become.  Tell that to Tom Foley!

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assistant: From: hheagy@delphi.com
Subject: Re: CHANGE ISN'T BAD
On 1997-10-09 Mike Freeman said:
I can't speak for 1946 to 48, but I don't believe the republicans
took both houses until the 1954 election because when they took
both houses in 1994 it was widely said that this was the first
time the republicans would control both houses of congress since
1955 when the elected congress of 1954 was actually seated.  So
if that is true, they couldn't have taken control back in 1952.
Maybe so, but there were also other factors.  He barely beat
Thomas E. Dewey in 1948.  We all know the famous Chicago Tribune
headline," Dewey Defeats Trueman," so he came from behind and won
but it was not a pretty win as they say.
Also his firing of McArthur, right or wrong was not a popular
decision with the American people, and I think he sensed
the Eisenhower popularity and knew he could not overcome it.
Eisenhower had his eyes on the Whitehouse at least as early as
World War Ii and he won big in 1952 defeating Stevenson twice in
52 and 56 essentially ruining his chances of becoming president
because he wanted it in 1960 but the democrats knew they wouldn't
win with him again and it would be a third loss if they
renominated Stevenson.
Foley ran into the anti-incumbent sentiment and if I'm not
mistaken he had problems at home.  As powerful as Dan Roustencowski
was he still was defeated due to his scandalous behavior in that
postoffice scandal.  No one can win if they are hopelessly
crippled by scandals.
On the other hand, Ted Kennedy seems to behave as scandalously has
he wants to and still gets re-elected although Nick Romney gave him
a close run in 1994.
Harvey
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user: You are replying to Al And Nasha Sinclaton about "looking forward to meeting you".

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assistant: Al our state convention is the 24, 25, and 26th of October.  I've known Phil
and Coaire Oliver for sometime.   In any event, my wife Tina and I look
forward to seeing you.
system: You are Patrick Gormley, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Nfb Blind News message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Al And Nasha Sinclaton about "I forgot something.".

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assistant: Al the convention is in Hagerstown.    I think we have vans coming up from
the national center but I'm not sure of that. Greyhound does have service
from both Dc and Silver Spring to Hagerstown and buses do run from Baltimore
at least twice a day.
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user: You are replying to Jonathan Mosen about "what we intend to do about Internet Expl16:40:5210/12/97".

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assistant: Keep up the good work.  I am glad to hear that the blind and partially blind
are getting the job done down there.  I am going to print a copy of this post
to be read at our local chapter meeting.  It is going to take all of us to
get things rectified, and if there is anything else we can do besides
contacting Microsoft and bending their ears, just send me some mail and I
will be glad to pas it along to the folks in Tucson Az.  My e-mail address
for the internet is k7muf@primenet.com.
Keep up the good Work
                              Lee
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user: You are replying to Andy Baracco about "Resolution 97-04 Cont'd".

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assistant: Andy, I don't know how it came out, but here in Arizona, there wer talks
between the Department of Economic Security and the V.A. about taking  some
non vets iin their training center.  Like I said, I don't know what the
results wer, but I do know and can say for sure that the talks took place.  I
will try to find out more about it and let you know.  The reason the talks
took place was because there is no residential center for the blind here in
Arizona, and those of us who need good training have to go to Colorado, New
Mexico or some other state with a residential center.  I believe that the
V.A. should be used fotr those that it was ment to serve.  Savilians, that is
non vets should go to other centers.
Hope this gives some insite into why the resolution may have been writen.
                           Lee
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user: You are replying to "Rick Fox" about "Recorded Hand-Outs".

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assistant: You might try the Speci Needs program at the down town library in Phoenix.
They will record about anything, and they may also have it.  There is also a
good recording program at the Center for the Blind in Phoenix at 32nsd street
and Rosevelt.  I know you are not in Phoenix, but a phone call would get the
information for you.
                        Lee
system: You are Patrick Gormley, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Nfb Blind News message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Al Sinclaton about "I forgot something".

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assistant: Al I'll be on the Silver Spring van.  That will probably arrive earlier than
the Baltimore vans.
system: You are Kelly Pierce, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Nfb Blind News message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "02:computer user network news".

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assistant: From: Kelly Pierce <kelly@ripco.com>
Subject: computer user network news
or on cassette tape, or in Braille) to Cindy Brown at Blind Service
Association. The
deadline for the next issue is Wednesday, August 6, 1997 at noon.  This is
soon, but we
know you can do it!  The newsletter cannot come out on time unless you get
your articles
in.
     Then, on the evening of August 6th, we will have our first meeting of
the re-
constituted All-Write team.  We hope you'll join us if you have ideas for the
newsletter
and/or talents to lend us.
     By the way, we're still looking for editors for FYI. We're happy to
announce that Nate
Branson has answered the call for editor of Personal Profiles.  We will look
forward to his
contributions.--Cindy Brown, editor.
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user: You are replying to All about "03:computer user network news".

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assistant: From: Kelly Pierce <kelly@ripco.com>
Subject: computer user network news
     Thurs., Sept. 25, 1997, 6:00-8:00--Computers for Dummies (presentation
for
beginners); ninth floor.
     Sat., Oct. 4, 1997, 10:00-12:30-- seminar: Exporting Documents; ninth
floor.
system: You are Al And Masha Sten-Clanton, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Nfb Blind News message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: Resolution 97-04 Cont'd".

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assistant: From: Al and Masha Sten-Clanton <sweeties@tiac.net>
Subject: Re: Resolution 97-04 Cont'd
The reason for teaching a particular philosophy ablut blindness is not
that it's the philosophy of a particular organization, but because it
tends to breed success in solving the problems of blindness and achieving
personal goals.  I'm sure that when these veterans were men and women in
uniform, they were taught a definite philosophy of war--such as duty, the
importance of teamwork, etc.--as part of their training--not because the
armed forces are in the philosophy business, but because the whole point
of their training is for the trainees to be successful in an armed
conflict.  So why would it not be logical to teach them a philosophy
designed to produce similarly successful results in managing their
blindness?  Just a thought.
Masha
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user: You are replying to Steve Jacobson about "a little one is on the way".

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assistant: Steve I read the article called Loving Elizabeth in Old Dogs and New Tricks.
Like you and Nadine, Tina and I have been through 5 misscarriages.  However,
since Tina was last pregnant two years ago, she has had a stomach reduction
operation and has lost weight from 318 pounds down to just over 170.  We have
a sonogram tomorrow at Georgetown's high risk pregnancy unit so we'll keep
you posted.
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user: You are replying to Richard Webb about "libertarians, was acb postings".

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assistant: that's exactly what is wrong with traditional rehab as it was created.  the
agencies don't even attempt to find a job for you until they have made enough
money off you or any other client or seen to it that their psychologists and
other persons with contracts with the agencies do.  then when and if they
ever do find employment for us they make certain it is not the kind that will
foster independence.  After all, if blind people had the same choices as
their sighted counterparts and could tell these lighthouses and other places
that pay subminimum wages where they could take their pitance of a job the
agencies themselves would soon be out of business.  they have a vested
interest in keeping us dependent.
that's why the Randolph-shepherd program was never fully developed into the
full fledged business opportunity it was originally intended to be; because
the agencies didn't want it.
Also, here in Louisiana several years ago when a course in the
Randolph-shepherd program and related matters was offered which was called,
"upward Bound," and contained information about Randolph-shepherd and other
food service related matters, our B.E.P. Director, Pat Bradshaw made certain
that modjule 2 of the program which was called, "Your rights and
Responsibilities under Randolph-shepherd," was not even offered.  I wonder
why that might be so?
Harvey
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Resolution 97.04".

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assistant: From: David Andrews <dandrews@visi.com>
Subject: Re: Resolution 97.04
Another possibility for the randolph-Shephard program is to help people get
into franchise opportunities, such as convenience stores like 7-11.
DA
David Andrews (dandrews@visi.com)
or BBS: (telnet to nfbnet.org) or call (612) 696-1975
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Jamal was voted in".

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assistant: From: hheagy@delphi.com
Subject: Re: Jamal was voted in
I think this is interesting.  If he was voted in on the same
terms as anyone else with the national leadership right in the same
state which makes it stand to reason that they knew about it, then
I feel that this, in effect, is an admission that the national
leadership as well as that of the Massachusetts affiliate made a
mistake in expelling him and as such should issue an official
apology to him in all federation media.  This points up how the
membership votes one way when the national leadership wants
something and then does a complete turn-around when the national
wishes to reverse itself.  It seems to me that either he should be
a part of this organization or he shouldn't.  Personally, I am
surprised that he would even want to come back after the way he was
treated.
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system: You are Andy Baracco, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Nfb Blind News message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: Resolution 97-04 Cont'd".

They wrote:
>
>
> Andy, I don't know how it came out, but here in Arizona, there wer talks
> Hope this gives some insite into why the resolution may have been writen.
>                            Lee
>
>

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assistant: From: Andy Baracco <Wq6r@cris.com>
Subject: Re: Resolution 97-04 Cont'd
Hi Lee. I would appreciate greatly if you would keep me posted on this
matter. I do not doubt what you say, but I have already posted at length
about why it would be unlikely that this would happen. However, I am often
surprised by information that seems to come out of nowhere.
Andy Baracco
On 12 Oct 1997, Lee Kerr wrote:
between the Department of Economic Security and the V.A. about taking  some
non vets iin their training center.  Like I said, I don't know what the
results wer, but I do know and can say for sure that the talks took place.  I
will try to find out more about it and let you know.  The reason the talks
took place was because there is no residential center for the blind here in
Arizona, and those of us who need good training have to go to Colorado, New
Mexico or some other state with a residential center.  I believe that the
V.A. should be used fotr those that it was ment to serve.  Savilians, that is
non vets should go to other centers.
system: You are Sojacobson@Mmm.Com, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Nfb Blind News message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: a little one is on the way".

They wrote:
> Steve I read the article called Loving Elizabeth in Old Dogs and New
>
>

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assistant: From: sojacobson@mmm.com
Subject: Re: a little one is on the way
Pat,
Good luck to both you and Tina.
Tricks.  Like you and Nadine, Tina and I have been through 5
misscarriages.  However, since Tina was last pregnant two years ago, she
has had a stomach reduction operation and has lost
 weight from 318 pounds down to just over 170.  We have a sonogram
tomorrow at Georgetown's high risk pregnancy unit so we'll keep you
posted.
--
          Steve Jacobson
          National Federation of the Blind
          3M Company
          E-mail:  SOJACOBSON@MMM.COM
The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the 3M Company.
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assistant: From: Richard Webb <elspider@interl.net>
Subject: Re: Jamal was voted in
Hello Harvey, and listers.
In the October monitor there was an article about this.  I believe it
was October, anyway.   It showed up in my mailbox last week and I read
the article.
The chain of events kind of went like this.
There were communications exchanged between the Sinclantons, President
Maurer, and Jamal.   There were some conditions Mr. Maurer asked of
Jamal such as not to engage in divisive tactics and other things, the
article describes much better than I could with only half a cup of
coffee in me what transpired.  I would suggest a reading of that
article, which will clarify quite a few things.
REgards,
Richard Webb
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system: You are Harvey Heagy, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Nfb Blind News message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to David Andrews about "Re: Resolution 97.04".

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DA> Another possibility for the randolph-Shephard program is to help people
DA> into franchise opportunities, such as convenience stores like 7-11.

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assistant: In a message David Andrews typed to All
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That is a possibility, but I would think Southland Corporation and others
like them pretty well have that market sowed up.  Unlike the
Randolph-shepherd program, we would be coming in after the fact.  I know of
one member in Colorado who has a store something like that, but it might
rk.
Also, like in Texas wherein a consulting firm helps put up the money so that
the licensing agency can bid on larger food service facilities and then
trains operators to run them.  I share the opinion of most operators that
while we would rather these be strictly Randolph-shepherd outlets, it is
better than letting them go to an outside food service provider.  But that's
the difference between having a B.E.P. director who believes in blind people
and one who does not.
Harvey
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Resolution 97.04".

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>
>
> Another possibility for the randolph-Shephard program is to help people get
> into franchise opportunities, such as convenience stores like 7-11.
>
> DA
>
>
> David Andrews (dandrews@visi.com)
> or BBS: (telnet to nfbnet.org) or call (612) 696-1975
>
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assistant: From: Al and Masha Sten-Clanton <sweeties@tiac.net>
Subject: Re: Resolution 97.04
On Mon, 13 Oct 1997, David Andrews wrote:
Dave, Masha and I think that's an excellent idea!  Maybe we also should
focus some on getting blind people, especially experienced vendors, into
management positions in places like Starbuck's.
Al
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assistant: From: Al and Masha Sten-Clanton <sweeties@tiac.net>
Subject: Re: ACB WASHINGTON CONNECTION
You wrote, Mike, that you know of an instance in which a resolution was
passed because "everyone" thought it would fail, and so no one spoke
against it, and the resolution's ambiguities were ignored. Just out of
curiosity, which resolution was it?  Also, does anyone remember what
Resolution 97-15 was--the one that was overwhelmingly voted down by the
resolutions committee?  Thanks.
Masha
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: Jamal was voted in".

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>
>
> I think this is interesting.  If he was voted in on the same
> terms as anyone else with the national leadership right in the same
> state which makes it stand to reason that they knew about it, then
> I feel that this, in effect, is an admission that the national
> leadership as well as that of the Massachusetts affiliate made a
> mistake in expelling him and as such should issue an official
> apology to him in all federation media.  This points up how the
> membership votes one way when the national leadership wants
> something and then does a complete turn-around when the national
> wishes to reverse itself.  It seems to me that either he should be
> a part of this organization or he shouldn't.  Personally, I am
> surprised that he would even want to come back after the way he was
> treated.
>
> Harvey
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assistant: From: Jim Gashel <jgashel@blazie.com>
Subject: Re: Jamal was voted in
hello harvey:
here you go again jumping to conclusions before you know the facts.  Jamal
has in fact been allowed to join the nfb once again, but not on the same
terms as you or anyone else.  perhaps you should read your october monitor
before you conclude that the national leadership has done or not done
something that you don't like again.  Incidentally, Jamal is the one who
asked if he could join the nfb again.  i believe he has written about his
reasons for doing so, so please check it out first before complaining
again.
thanks,
j. g.
On Sat, 11 Oct 1997 hheagy@delphi.com wrote:
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assistant: From: hheagy@delphi.com
Subject: Re: Jamal was voted in
I know about the article as I received the electronic version of
the Monitor last week and I have heard from the Clantons about a
meeting held between them, Jamal and President Maurer I think
over Memorial week end.  I'm not sure of the time frame, but
I still think it is interested that in 1991 he was expelled
without even a chance to speak before the convention.  Searcy
Ewell of Arkansas was the only voting delegate to speak out
against this.  But now Jamal is voted back in.  I'm not familiar
with the original issue to comment one way or the other on the
reasons, but I felt at the time that at least he had the right
to be heard even if he did do something that warranted expulsion.
Now he is voted back into the organization after being humiliated by
the national leadership in 1991.  I still think they should
apologize to him for what was done.
I don't know Jamal very well although I have met him, and it is
even possible that he did not handle things in the best way
he could have, and I'm glad both sides have resolved their differences, but
f
you think about it, what does this say about our leadership?  When they say
"expel," with only one exception, all delegates vote to
expel.  But when they say "re-admit," everyone votes to
re-admit.  Interesting!
Harvey
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