As you get the time, read through 567tbd's yellow sticky post at the top of the post page. He has put together quite an extensive list of information, including links to other websites. That will give you a much better understanding of CGFIA and the planned course it will try to take.
There is a merger / takeover that was announced Monday. That PR is at the top of the sticky posts. It will give you most of what we know is going on as far as that buyout / merger is concerned.
That is a lot to cover, and probably will generate a lot more questions. Most of the guys here are happy to point you in the right direction. But the best thing you can do is listen to what anyone tells you, and then investigate that information to find out the facts of the matter. The information you accumulate will be the best education money can't buy!
Don't take my word for it, Do your own research! Then you will know it's true!