“To say the hierarchy does not mean the entire hierarchy.”
Really? So what is the difference between “hierarchy” and “hierarchy”?
“I recognize that there are some who wish to do the right thing.”
Wish? So they don’t actually do the right thing they just wish to do it? And how do you know what they wish to do? How many bishops have you talked to recently? How many of them have shared their wishes with you?
“There are good traditional hierarchy out there, but by and large I blame the hierarchy.”
Yes, you do - and so what? Your opinion is just your opinion and you seem to have no logic behind it whatsoever.
“Still doesn’t mean the whole hierarchy has defected.”
Then why did you say “hierarchy” when you mean some bishops?
“I was comparing placing blame on laity vs hierarchy in general terms.”
No. You blamed it on the hierarchy without anyone even mentioning the laity at that point.
“But it seems you’ve made up your mind on what I meant.”
Have you?
Using your argument, when you said "Catholics" above you must have meant all Catholics. But you didn't, did you?
Same thing when I said "hierarchy".