I started this thread because I think the idea of a tight-lipped secret society full of politicians and politician-wannabes is fricking hilarious. But, i never expected people who aren't even a part of the damn thing to try and bask in it's reflected glow.
Secret societies played a major role in Chinese affairs for centuries. They were a key aspect of the Anti-Qing sentiments of the 20th century. After the collapse of the Qing Dynasty, they were tacitly supported by and actively collaborated with the Nationalist government. Having played prominent roles in history, they were targeted by the anti-secret society campaigns of the newly established ...
Secret society, any of a large range of membership organizations that utilize secret initiations or other rituals and whose members often employ oaths, handshakes, or other signs of recognition. Elements of secrecy may vary from a mere password to elaborate rituals, private languages, costumes, and symbols.
MSN: Secret society: Till blood do us part: Boarding school & secret societies seem like a nightmare
Secret society: Till blood do us part: Boarding school & secret societies seem like a nightmare
FSView & Florida Flambeau: Burning Spear: The Secret Society that haunts FSU politics
MSN: The secret society that still exists today - are they watching?
I like our chances against Indiana in the Rose Bowl - I don't think it's any secret that this team suffered down the stretch due to injuries and being beaten up. W
-Second base ump giving Tony V the secret nod to get back to the dug out to avoid accidentally going out for his second visit of the Inning. Saving them from putting in a cold pitcher at a pivotal moment -Same umpire singling out a student in right field and having him ejected….?? Never seen that before.