There is ample evidence that the Masons USED to be very, very influential.
At one stage, many, if not most, of the British and American leadership were in the 'Craft'.
Politics, the Church, Law, Business, the Military - awash with the buggers.
These days, numbers have dwindled, lodges have closed and few leaders appear involved.
Now I reckon it harbours only a minority of blokes who cherish an excuse to get away from wifey one or two nights a week, dress up in funny gear and sink a few drinkie-poos in like-minded company.
But I could be wrong.
At one stage, many, if not most, of the British and American leadership were in the 'Craft'.
Politics, the Church, Law, Business, the Military - awash with the buggers.
These days, numbers have dwindled, lodges have closed and few leaders appear involved.
Now I reckon it harbours only a minority of blokes who cherish an excuse to get away from wifey one or two nights a week, dress up in funny gear and sink a few drinkie-poos in like-minded company.
But I could be wrong.