Theos-Talk Archives (July 2008 Message tt00095)

That is interesting. One wonders why in the age of Internet, it was not used
to distribute the info, instead use  the delayed print media mailed out by
snail-mail. (It is yet to arrive in Texas, and it is July 10th)

This simply demonstrates the pre-Internet mind-set one generally sees among
current theosophical leaders when talking to members. We have seen the elite
use it when they talk with each other. One cannot fathom this mind set in
2008.

One more indication that we need younger leaders who take technology by the
horns and use the multi-directional communication with members that is
possible with today's email and email-lists.

mkr

On 7/10/08, kpauljohnson <kpauljohnson@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>   Hi Marie,
>
> The message is not in the form of a letter but rather the June
> edition of The Messenger, an article entitled "To Write or Not to
> Write" on pp. 2-3. It's rather long to type and I'd be violating
> copyright, but here are some excerpts:
>
> para 9 of 13:
>
> If one would think honestly about it, there is a major misconception
> in the adamant claims about Radha's health. It is not questioned
> that she functions well some of the time. The issue is that she does
> not function well all of the time and that many reliable Theosophical
> leaders from all over the world have observed her lapses on multiple
> occasions. Certainly these reliable sources are not creating these
> observations fallaciously. It is time for Radha to retire with
> dignity and the accolades she deserves rather than trying to function
> in a too-difficult role and falling prey to behind-the-scenes
> maneuverings. We must be able to move forward.
>
> para 10 starts:
>
> I thought long and hard about my decision to wite my letter to
> members dated April 11. It was not an easy decision, but at the
> time, I felt deeply and still feel that it was right and in the best
> interests of our worldwide organization.
>
> HTH, and yours should arrive soon.
>
> Paul
>
> --- In theos-talk@yahoogroups.com <theos-talk%40yahoogroups.com>,
> MarieMAJ41@... wrote:
> >
> >
> > I have not received any more letters from Betty Bland, not since
> that now famous one in April. So if anyone else has, could they
> possibly copy it here?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Marie
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Drpsionic@...
> > To: theos-talk@yahoogroups.com <theos-talk%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 4:44 pm
> > Subject: Re: Theos-World Betty Bland's message
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Oh, I think that for a vegetarian, Betty did a rather good job of
> eating her crow.? I mean, she really put her foot into the elephant
> pile and now she has to deal with Radha--probably until the end of
> the Manvantara.
> >
> > Chuck the Heretic
> >
> > http://www.geocities.com/c_cosimano
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: kpauljohnson <kpauljohnson@...>
> > To: theos-talk@yahoogroups.com <theos-talk%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:28 pm
> > Subject: Theos-World Betty Bland's message
> >
> > Hey,
> >
> > I unsubscribed during the election but just rejoined, and wonder if
> > anyone has comments on the just-received communication from Betty
> > justifying her earlier electioneering on behalf of John Algeo. Like
> > Marie (always a breath of fresh air IMO) I don't consider either
> > candidate deserving of my vote, but that's irrelevant since I
> wasn't
> > eligible.
> >
> > Backstabbing in the TS goes all the way back to 1875, but this
> year's
> > exhibition of same is particularly disheartening for anyone who
> cares
> > for the wellbeing of the Society. From Anton's report of the
> election
> > results one thing jumped out at me: Iceland had the lowest
> proportion
> > of TS voters, but IIRC has the highest ratio of Theosophists to
> general
> > population in the world. Hence, the TS members who are MOST
> SUCCESSFUL
> > at propagating Theosophy in their own country are MOST DISGUSTED
> with
> > the choice between Algeo and Burnier. I share their sentiments.
> >
> > Paul
> >
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