I don't think I have missed the big picture. I extensively used the forums, videos, animations, etc prior to actually getting into the book proper. Many threads dealt with the "newbies" introduction to TGM so I think I entered with an appropriate mindset.
Sorry if I came off a bit crossways. I mistook your apparent "contradictions" as a misunderstanding that there are 144 component variations out there, explaining why Homer seems to say do this...and you can also do that etc.
Bucket saw you right though. That info alone could turn conventional golf instruction on its ear!