[Jeff Lebowski]

Originally Posted by myboynoah

What I found very intriguing about the DOM book was the fact that many of The Brethren had their agendas and pushed them at varying degrees. The decision-making became quite messy and not everyone got along. I suspect the same happens today. Quite different from the perception that it is all love and kisses. I like that, it seems more real and let's me know that He works with them the same way He works with me: He's not a micro-manager and is willing to let us mess up.

My perception is that many members don't want that window into decision-making, preferring the image of blissful unity and agreement. Easier to view GAs as infallible than deal with the alternative.

Well said.