Hemshech of Summary .
There is no source whatsoever for this idea that we are meant to ‘look for candidates’ for M.
Nor is there any source that we should promote anyone’s ‘candidacy’.
This is totally HKBH’s job.
Our job is to keep the torah.
And screen all pretenders ,without fear or favor, according to the timeless criteria mentioned by our truly great , like the Rambam and the Ramban.
And remember that criticism and scrutiny on one side have no connection whatsoever with hate on the other side.
And also remember the following principle – the flimsier the answers , the glibber the avoidance , the weaker your position is.
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