The White Ring... principal of the Three=? UT

[the phantom]

I am well aware that Elrond is not a Noldo, but I thought most people would be loth to say that Elrond is as great as Feanor (and I will spare the subjective nature of "great")

Ah, clever tactic. And you're right, you wouldn't catch me saying that Elrond is as great as Feanor. But that would be my definition of greatness (in which Galadriel is not even close to Feanor). As far as Tolkien's definition goes, he may have very well thought that Elrond was greater than both Feanor and Galadriel (eg if Tolkien weighs his definition of greatness heavily on humility, not being a rebel, not being an "embalmer" ect, then maybe Elrond comes out ahead in his eyes).

But this debate really isn't about overall greatness at all, it's about sheer POWER, and I believe that Elrond had more (and according to his letter, Tolkien did too).