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http://dartagnanthe4thmusketeer.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/consistent-inconsistency.html

My tweet announcing my retiral from online forums came as a surprise to some but not to others. What was once a rich and abundant land of views, debate, humour and Rangers related stories never to be found in any book, have at times become little more than “gang huts” where you hang out according to your take on all things Rangers. Either that or the same tired arguments are done to death in every thread, as opposing factions slog it out, exchanging profanity and insults to fellow bears who happen to hold a different perspective on things. I’m an ex-Marine, a bit of profanity doesn’t bother me, watching a community I care deeply for, tear itself apart from within, does however.

The Rangers online community is fragmented, divided and marginalised. I often wonder if those who appear to have an appetite for such a status quo remaining, realise that such fragmentation and division makes us something else – ineffective. As we expel energy and effort into trumping one another at 7 card insult, how are we faring at defending our club from those who would seek to cause her fatal injury ? With the various technologies available to us via social media, forums, e-mail, blogs etc did we manage to mobilise and ensure the 100,000 signatures required for the E-Petition into HMRC confidential leaks were attained ? Brace yourself – we didn’t even reach half the desired number of signatories.

We appear to struggle with the concept of consistency. Outwardly we take umbrage at inflammatory language used by other club’s officials, supporter’s trusts spokespersons and journalists yet inwardly, we are guilty of much worse towards one another. As we not only strive, but demand equality, parity and respect from others, how debilitating to our case is it that we seem incapable of exercising these qualities to one another ? But I do consistency something of an injustice, for it is far more than just a standard we need to aspire to in order to establish credibility. It also serves as a compass in determining motivation.

I’ve realised Twitter with its limitations, is not the ideal platform for engaging in the kind of debate we as a support need to have. And have as a matter of urgency. But I find it a valuable tool for gauging the motivation of others. Yesterday, demands were made of Rangers Media to exercise responsible and appropriate moderation on their site – I would concur with such sentiment but only with an additional caveat. Should we not be making similar demands of all forums ? Why single out one when others are equally as guilty of allowing the unacceptable to remain unchecked ? RST members had to suffer the unedifying sight recently on Follow Follow, of former board members engaging in accusation and counter accusation, a tit for tat exchange involving allegations of serious criminality, along with what has almost become the “obligatory” character assassination. A support demanding equality and parity from others need to be consistent in the demands we make of ourselves if we are to be taken seriously.

Bill McMurdo and I had a very public disagreement recently on Rangers Media. Bill’s proposal recently that we as supporters have no right to question the board, to me smacks of a dis-empowerment of our support. The club we love only continues in existence due to one of the few things we manage as a support to get collectively right – our ability to support the team no matter what.

But I would like to continue the theme of consistency by asking you a hypothetical question.

What would your feelings be if an e-mail was produced from the Easdales or Jack Irvine on which Bill McMurdo was an addressee, asking him to ready himself for one final push around the time of the AGM ?

Martin Luther said “Peace if possible, truth at all costs”

My dance of peace is over. Whatever the cost, its time truth prevailed.

In delivering that truth I can offer you no “inside info” from Ibrox nor an exclusive from an “unnamed source”. The only agenda I offer is putting our club and support first.

But I guess you already knew that, it’s probably why you got this far in the first place.

Yours in Rangers

D'Artagnan

Thanks mate, glad i posted on here

Has there never been any more meetings that you know off mate?

RTID NI have still got money sitting in the bank. Not a great deal but enough to get up and running should it need it. At the same time RTID NI communicated with all RSCs who got involved within days of a meeting. Meetings were also open.

When was the last meeting and do we know what the committee's intentions is with the fund.

@Zappa (tu) emailed Jim Hannah

Bluedell, is that the Association group RSA?

Do you know their Facebook page site?

One answer i got back was the funds are there for future fight on EBT!!! then they will ask the fans what they want to do with it..

I thought LNS hit title stripping on the head!!!! or dont tell me they are waiting the UTT result? same conclusion imo, LNS said no advantage was gained.

Posted this on RM with no great response from anyone on committee either, so thought, why not try Gersnet.

I asked a fair question yesterday about the RFFF accounts and what their intentions was! I thought i would look into it as it did seem a responsible question.

Well, it was like hitting a brick wall, pass the parcel came to mind when asking guys who I thought would know something of the Funds, meetings, committee etc....Eventually i got through to one guy who asked me What i wanted to know, and also Why?

My simple question was Did the RFFF offer RIFC funds when they were looking at short term loan that eventually went to Laxey/Easdales as they must have enough in the bank to have covered this loan (imo). I can honestly say the reply was not straightforward and prompted me to ask " Did you ask them?" Silence.

All these calls for transparency should work both ways imo, so if anyone from RFFF reading my post can you explain to me.........

How much Funds are left in the account?

When is the next accounts due?

Do you still hold committee meetings?

What is the RFFF intentions with money left?

Did Graham Wallace ask you?

Did you offer RIFC money?

At the end of the day, we fans put a lot of money into this fund, and it is only right we have transparency also.

Signed up also

Something i brought up on RM with no clear response, what if RIFC sold TRFC to King, would that be to his liking?

then i wouldn't pay much attention to what they say.

How you doing mucker anyway good to see you still posting here, Our MR bawbags mentioned you in a post the other day, lightens up our day on RM with his bull@&£& lol Take care mate

the 75k will either cost the club nothing or be re invested. its as good as interest free.

 

But, you could say the same with SE! no interest, Laxey reinvest !

 

what will the pro boarders say if it's refused?

Haha that doesnt get mentioned.

That was from a group of fans plural not one singular.

you know what the pro boarders will say! we ahould have went with the other deal, no interest

because its secured and it tests their motives.

Wasnt the first offer interest free?

As another poster on another site said" Iif they are Spivs plundering our money and not to be trusted, why would any reasonable person give them 1m ?

Have the brothers bought Charlies shares yet?

Re Stockbridge, how do you get rid of the guy when he is the top man still there, either hes running the show, or he is the front man for who controls us imo

Rumour Richard Buxton of Old Mutual is behind the buy for close brothers.

Agree 100% with that mate, next season the Championship will be the league

Because, lets be honest, we will never raise more cash with spending unchecked!

my point is the current price may be 27p but no one is selling at that price. or not enough to make a difference.

Takeover on the cards?

as foraln has already said no one can buy enough shares at this price to make any difference.

 

it's like saying now is a good time to buy my house while prices are low. it's true but i am not selling.

Whats the difference buying at 27p compared to say 47p? and dont say 20p lol

How long before the big investors start to worry!

Why is Olverman still in a job? wasnt he the guy who under Whytes orders hid the accounts and could have blown the whistle when Greig and McLelland walked?

You had to be mad to buy them at any time, at any price. Buying them hasn't helped the club, and you lost half your dough in a few months. Saying that, I would have considered it at a penny a wip.

Educate me mate, i thought our input in shares helped keep the club running along with ST money!