Someone turn the lights out as the last person leaves, will ya?

He makes comments about “the difference between this meeting and the first…”

The difference is….no one any longer cares. There was no coverage; even this article attracts only yawns.

The similarity between this Assembly and the governance of the EU is stunning. Both inept organizations, built on a foundation of sand. Both in the hands of second rate bureaucratic flunkies and functionaries who exaggerate their importance; Both doomed to failure.

I’m also very interested to see the “facts” regarding the comment that this process is working in conjunction with other assemblies throughout the world. Really? With the exception of the British EA, it would appear that very little progress is being made anywhere.

Personally, I’m think this whole process was cooked up in Phanar to re-establish presumed relevance, and in light of emerging Muscovite hegemony in the Orthodox world.

Meanwhile, Rome burns.

Such a shame, and such a waste.

Best Regards
Dean

PS With regard to “Old World patriarchates”…the term is absolutely accurate, along with everything it implies – parochialism, self interest, lack of charity etc. I’d also suggest that we begin to distinguish between the “live” Old World patriarchates and the “dead” ones. Other than that, we “bloggers” will have to learn to live with Fr. Mark’s disappointment and disapproval.

1. Why did it take one year for any action?
2. What are the specific goals and timelines to achieve benchmarks and goal success for each committee?
3. Which committee will disclose complete details of all clergy scandals, and specifically how does the Assembly and heirarchy arrive at justice for the accused?
4. Which committee will fully disclose all financial records and accounting procedures to date? Is there a “finance” committee?
5. Who has oversight jurisdiction over all committees?
6. How has funding changed (to date) of all former SCOBA organizations, since SCOBA was dissolved?
7. What are the new funding mechanisms for all organizations?
8. What new orgainizations are being proposed?
9. Which, if any, organizations will be dissolved or merged into other organizations?
10. Where do we go to find the operating budget of the Assembly, and all its dependencies, and all its organizations?

Many many more simple questions remain, but this is a good start.
Thank you for any help.