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Originally Posted by Freedom
If a work ends up being successful, then everyone can rest assured that it’s only a matter of time before headquarters comes in to take over.
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Correct. That's what happened to Austin, Tx.
Not only so, but the leader must also get all the credit, all the glory, for the successes. In this regard, Cleveland was the same as Anaheim. The success of any subordinate is always viewed with suspicion. A fruitful subordinate is always viewed as a potential rival. This is systemic to the program.
Hence, the ultimate irony. Lee was "successful" in the US until he took over. Ask anyone from Elden Hall why the Lord blessed them, and they will tell you that Lee was not responsible for their blessing. Yet hagiography demanded it. So, by the time Lee did take over the Recovery,
every one of his numerous "winds and waves of teaching" was a failure, despite the manufactured results.
Hence, a twofold response to failure was always mandated. First, blame all failures on subordinates. Second, steal all the glory from those who happened to bear fruit.