Lilmod: I’m surprised. It isn’t like you to denounce any Rav or Manhig, especially when you don’t seem to have any specific issues against him. You don’t need to be the Godol Hador to make a difference. And although the title “gadol hador” [should be/is] reserved for the all round Manhigim of Klal Yisroel, it is possible to have a specialty in one niche, and be the worlds foremost expert in that field – just because you are not a posek or manhig in other fields does not take away the expertise in your specific field.
I don’t think, thus, that “most frum Jews should follow the mainstream Yeshivish hashkafa.” is either true or even desirable. As I and many, many others define it, that sounds presumptuous. Within the machne of shomrei mitzvos, elu voelu divrei elokim chayim.
I’m going to try be careful to ensure I understand you. Do you think that just because you adhere to halachah, your philosophical approach and your attitude towards Torah and Mitzvos [and the way they affect our life and lifestyles] are irrelevant, and you are free to choose your own ideals? Or do you agree that there is one correct mindset, just you don’t feel it is what you call ‘mainstream Yeshivish hashkafa’?