> The enthusiasm for Bush is a sociological phenomenon, and as such is more
> interesting than the proscripts themselves.  The sturdy resilience of the
> system is driven by multiple levels on arcane and gnostic advice.  This
> onion like system  implies there is always another step ahead of the
> practitioner -- and the failure to complete that step excuses the failure
> of the hive to thrive.   Most recently Bush has written a manifesto that
> states "Belief" is the most important factor for success in treatment-free
> beekeeping.  The skeptical need not apply, as their belief in the ethos is
> insufficient.   Fortunately, this manifesto was broadly criticized for its
> circular claims.
>

Brilliant observation and great post.

All one need to do is look at other fads promoted by some on this list-
FGMO and Small Cell beekeeping come to mind. If you failed you missed a
step or did not follow it as you should. It was never the process itself
that failed, but the practitioner.

How do people like this continue to be listened to even thought they
continue to fail? PT Barnum said it best.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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