I’ve been unavailable for a few days, but, undoubtedly to the chagrin of many, I’m back!
CS: “Yes not all 4 are demands (I only said the first one was and I still see it as such.). Happy now?”
Not yet, but getting there iy”H. Lama Nigara is absolutely NOT a demand! It is a question. Explaining it differently is just drush interpretation. And the fact that they asked Moshe Rabbeinu shows that it is a question, which is why he replied, “Stand and listen what Hashem will command you,” not as he replied to Korach.
And yes, I agree that the Chofetz Chaim said one should demand Mashiach (although I’d like very much to see the primary source to be 100%) but despite his greatness in all areas, others do not agree with him. Your rebbe did. Others don’t, and I’m not just saying this.
Btw, I’m not denying that I may in the past have said that I don’t believe in demanding, but please show me where I said it. The thread is long and it’s difficult to find things.