here and after: a presumption of a certain obscure party, controlling the government with latter serving as a facade.
Most people agree that there were mafias in recent past and eagerly talk about political corruption and deception, and how badly we're getting fucked. And yet thinking that readily observable government is probably a proxy for people with actual power is "just crazy".
CT: yay or nay?
Ofc there are people in the shadows, but conspiracy theories about the elite few ruling the world while entire governments are puppets? I find them hard to believe. That would imply a very good cooperation among A LOT of people who have difficulties agreeing/staying on the same page on simpler matters than world domination XD
tsk, tsk, tsk.
There is only one real conspiracy out there.
The haves against the have nots.
Everything else is just silly.
[quote]That would imply a very good cooperation among A LOT of people who have difficulties agreeing/staying on the same page on simpler matters than world domination XD [/quote]
It doesn't seem to be a problem for military/pentagon research - how often do we get any info, any whistle blowers on this? Never. It's just a matter of proper hierarchy and rule enforcement.
Internal governmental corruption clearly exists, although it's unknown to what extent. Why wouldn't there be external corruption? Most political figures' agendas are based on their own needs and wants. I don't think it would be surprising if someone went for policy X because it would help their family. It wouldn't be surprising if someone went for policy X because it would help their businessman friend either. Should it be surprising if someone goes for policy X because some businessman offers something in return?
Now in the business arena only those people will survive who take advantage of political figures - others will be left behind. Obviously all the players are interdependent, which means it only makes sense that they would communicate with each other. This being the case, isn't it a bit hard to imagine a billionaire deciding to just come clean?