Grey Matter,
The quote you listed above isn’t my quote or my words, but rather the words of Kavod Kedushas ADMO”R of Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok SHLIT”A, quoting the words of his Rebbe, HaRebbi of Dzhikov ZY”A. If you believe they are making a “grave mistake” then you pretty much believe all chassidim and all Rebbeim, of all courts, are making a “grave mistake”.
Either that, or you failed to understand the quote in the correct way, or that you simply haven’t learned enough. I’ll let you be the judge of what you feel is a more likely scenario. No hard feelings, I’m glad we were able to have a civil discourse B”H. You seem like a very good natured and kind person, and I thank Hashem for the opportunity to have had this conversation with you.
Yeshivish Rockstar, I have no idea as to the exact demographics that exist within Lubavitch. I correct people when the conversation comes up, and make my opinion and beliefs known to anyone I have influence over in my life. Other than that, however, there’s not that much more I can do, unfortunately. It certainly disturbs me when I hear views espoused that are contrary to Yiddishkeit.
I definitely am not part of Chabad for the politics, or for the clear shtus d’leumas zeh that messianism represents. I am here because I believe limud chassidus Chabad provides a huge opportunity to direct my Yiddishkeit, and to develop a deep understanding of G-dliness. So I try to work on my own understanding, and whenever I can, develop and spread my influence in Lubavitch. IY”H there are others who have the same understanding who are working to do the same.