At 10:55 AM 1/29/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>Nathan Newman wrote:
>
>>I don't disagree on that and I fit the mold of people who rarely listened to
>>either KPFA or WBAI; I probably spent more time listening to rightwing talk
>>radio because it was more entertaining. I am all for better programming
>>and more real outreach with such a valuable asset.
>>
>>But that is a separate issue from the old Pacifica board hiring union
>>busters and generally violating every democratic canon possible.
>
>Well no shit. But your average Pacifica activist only sees the evil board,
>and not the longer-term problem.
what is the long term problem?
>If you're not listening to KPFA or WBAI, isn't that a sign that
>something's seriously wrong?
>
>As for Marc Cooper's position on Pacifica management, here's what he
>circulated last September. I've been talking to him about this issue for
>years, and there's just no basis for accusing him of being an apologist
>for the union-busters on the former board.
>
>Doug
>
i've heard cooper lie on the air about the current pacifica crisis.
as i've said before, doug, i believe you're letting your friendship with cooper cloud your judgement.
R
>MARC COOPER'S PUBLIC STATEMENT ON PACIFICA
>
>SEPTEMBER 10, 2001
>
>Several individuals have attributed to me certain statements on the issue
>of the situation known as the "Pacifica Crisis." As I am quite capable of
>speaking for myself without easy-chair interpretations, I have decided to
>make this public comment.