Yeah, but I am sure that does not apply to the lowliest of the bunch!
Not necessarily. Archer mentioned that members of his local government are members at his lodge...sure wouldn't hurt to know those guys on a personal level. I'm not saying it'll open up the world for you, but it's always good to be a member of a prestigious and exclusive club.
Many important decisions these days are made on the basis of who you know, not what you know. Right or wrong, that's how the world is