My vote is with a Samuel Herd / Mark Sanderson ticket Vote Herd-Sanderson 2016!
Samuel Herd seems like a hubris filled sack of pus held captive to the Watchtower concept.
1. You have to admit that he seems a bit quick witted though, so maybe he has / could figure out that it's all a money making scheme.
2. He being THE minority could be a factor in stiring his outlook a bit, especially in light of perceived racism, and Watchtower's history of racism. We just have to wait and see.
Mark Sanderson too seems to have the Watchtower doctrine stick waaaaay up his ass (no lube ).
1. Remember that Marky boy is YOUNG though. Being exposed to the inner workings of the Governing Body could set off light bulbs in his mind if he depending on the kind of person he is / conscience.
2. He comes off as a yes man and showpeice to me. He gave a talk at my convention last year (in Jamaica) and it was nothing special, save his different accent and droves of dumb JWs flocking over to worship him and take photos with him. He doesn't seem that sharp in the brain.
Whatever happens IF it happens will be harder to control in our time thanks to high speed mobile internet, social media, and the damn Governing Body making video appearances on large screens at every chance. The fallout would be catastrophic even if a member defects and doesn't say anything to the media.
The response would probably be like this:
1. Letters sent to elders informing them that "one of our own has apostatised" - Letter to be kept confidential and discarded promptly, congregation is not to be informed of the details.
2. A special talk prepared by the GB to be delivered by the coordinator of the body of elders...screw that, they will likely want an emergency assembly planned where the GB themselves will deliver talks on apostasy, and it being a sign that the end is so close.
3. A mixed bag of crazy instructions that JWs should obey "whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not". Disconnect your internet / limit use, don't speak to doubters, report ANY signs of doubt, do more service, do not speak to disfellowshipped ones unless it's to invite them back since the end is so damn close now! Stock up on food and water, stop watching the news since the media will be telling lies about us
