Handy tool, the alphabet. A powerful tool for communication; but, the individual letters, standing alone cannot convey a notion or philosophy, if they are combined into a simple word – like If – they can and do make a powerful weapon.
The four threads here, one for each of the GA alphabet groups seem to show a couple of interesting things emerging: essentially the membership all seem to be wanting the same things. The ‘big’ name groups such as RAA and AAAA (?) are saying pretty much the same thing. This nullifies the need for more chat and half assed survey, the demands of industry were drafted for the Forsyth reform push. Sadly that push has, like a wave on the shore, disintegrated, the force dissipated.
What has (IMO) become clearly defined is conquest by division works very well, the natural protection of group interest the wedge used to prevent the tribes joining together and forming a strong, cohesive force for change, for the general good.
The missing element is a ‘leader’, there is a perfectly serviceable rally point (several) but the tribes lack the direction and focus which a ‘leader’ can provide; a Churchill, a Napoleon a Mandela if you will. There are suitable ‘internal’ candidates, Cannane, De Stoop to name a but a few, Hurst another. But, they do, as they must, have a particular interest in the groups they represent.
I believe David Forsyth – or someone very like him should be approached – to lead the tribe out of Egypt, across the Red sea into the land of milk and honey. The various boards and councils would then have a place to deposit the request and requirements of membership and a ‘leader’ who can take the fight to where it needs to go.
Whether or not such a person can be found; and the willingness of the tribes to join forces is not a question I can answer – but one thing stands out – without a concerted effort the tribes are doomed to wander, aimlessly and alone through the wasteland, weak, isolated and easily managed.
Food for thought twiddle? Yes it is – but.
The four threads here, one for each of the GA alphabet groups seem to show a couple of interesting things emerging: essentially the membership all seem to be wanting the same things. The ‘big’ name groups such as RAA and AAAA (?) are saying pretty much the same thing. This nullifies the need for more chat and half assed survey, the demands of industry were drafted for the Forsyth reform push. Sadly that push has, like a wave on the shore, disintegrated, the force dissipated.
What has (IMO) become clearly defined is conquest by division works very well, the natural protection of group interest the wedge used to prevent the tribes joining together and forming a strong, cohesive force for change, for the general good.
The missing element is a ‘leader’, there is a perfectly serviceable rally point (several) but the tribes lack the direction and focus which a ‘leader’ can provide; a Churchill, a Napoleon a Mandela if you will. There are suitable ‘internal’ candidates, Cannane, De Stoop to name a but a few, Hurst another. But, they do, as they must, have a particular interest in the groups they represent.
I believe David Forsyth – or someone very like him should be approached – to lead the tribe out of Egypt, across the Red sea into the land of milk and honey. The various boards and councils would then have a place to deposit the request and requirements of membership and a ‘leader’ who can take the fight to where it needs to go.
Whether or not such a person can be found; and the willingness of the tribes to join forces is not a question I can answer – but one thing stands out – without a concerted effort the tribes are doomed to wander, aimlessly and alone through the wasteland, weak, isolated and easily managed.
Food for thought twiddle? Yes it is – but.