Gman Wrote" I assume this to mean, as opposed to a "negative elder" i.e. Ras Marcus.

You can asssume what you will.

"Interesting that you mention Ras Pidow who as far as I can tell from a poem I read written by Ras Marcus, was a lifelong bredren of Ras Marcus."

Ras Dow is known to me as someone who was not partial to racialist vibes.

"Interesting that you mention the great Burning Spear who is one of the main people who have kept the memory of the great Marcus Mosiah Garvey alive, considering that Marcus Mosiah Garvey must also be considered a "negative elder" by you, since he was very firmly against so-called race mixing. (Read "Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey" if you didn't know this)."

I dont agree with 100% of anyone on everything except the almighty. Garvey did great things for afrikans abroad, but i have already stated how i feel about stepping on a next man's neck to boost yourself up. i don't think that adopting the evil peoples ideologies and tactics is the answer since i don't think 2 wrongs make a right.

"Interesting that a young white man from a fairly privileged upstate NY background feels qualified to determine who is a "positive" and "negative" elder of Rastafari."

I can say i don't like brussel sprouts. does that qualify me as the authority on what is a good and bad vegetable??????????????????? do i have any say over what veggies the naxt man could should eat???
I'm just an individual with an opinion. period.

Winston Rodney put on a wicked show last night. beautuful harmony on stage and in the crowd.