Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, films, television, and other public media of communication. ~ Tradition Eleven When we play out our lives […]
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For the Long Term
Defense Attorney: Why would there be a presumption of innocence and a requirement for proof beyond a reasonable doubt written into our laws? Venireman: Because of the Spanish Inquisition. It’s an answer I would not have reached. Maybe the thought […]
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Overeaters Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the OA name ought never be drawn into public controversy. ~ Tradition Ten Eight-and-a-half years ago I attended my one and so-far only San Antonio OA meeting. A member there wondered […]
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OA, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve. ~ Tradition Nine The groups I regularly attend know I find the statement OA, as such, ought never be organized, […]
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Overeaters Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers. Tradition Eight “Amateur hour” can be a term of of derision. The Urban Dictionary says, “Something that is done sloppily, half-assed, or in an amateur manner.” […]
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