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Look, I have often said here Williamson is not my cup of tea. I have no idea why Aulagnier has been transferred here, but it need not be for the reasons you suggest. I trust Fellay--he is a prudent and decent man and not at all opposed to reconciliation if the foundation is there for the faith to flourish. As I've already said, it may well be Father Aulagnier has been transferred here to exert an influence on Williamson. What you perceive as "mistreatment" may not be that, especially since there is a way the rumor-mill gets going once somebody favored is transferred.

Moreover, I don't see how a loose cannon like Williamson can be censured by his peers for quoting the Protocols and opposing the Sound of Music. Perhaps it is because his statements have been too obviously expressed as opinions on contemporary affairs and not as formal teachings of the perennial Church. It's hard to take seriously the quotes cited, which are admittedly an embarrassment and show ignorance, but not a major breech in violation of the faith. My own view is that if there is a reconciliation and Williamson refuses to go along, he will be isolated, along with a few of his American followers. I don't think they will be that great in number--though I think the thought of a split is nevertheless giving Fellay and others heartburn. Most want rapprochement with Rome--if Rome returns to its theological senses--but they don't want to split off from America.

though I think the thought of a split is nevertheless giving Fellay and others heartburn. Most want rapprochement with Rome--if Rome returns to its theological senses--but they don't want to split off from America.

Doesn't the European headquarters of SSPX 'own' the institution per se in America? If Williamson split, could he legally take everything and everyone with him regardless of who wants to go?

As I've already said, it may well be Father Aulagnier has been transferred here to exert an influence on Williamson.

Fr. Aulagnier and I have several friends in common. They all say the same thing. He does not grasp enough English to read the menu off of a McDonald's restaurant. Additionally, how do you explain his removal as Second Assistant to Bishop Fellay on the SSPX's General Council before being sent over? I'm afraid the facts simply clash with your opinion.