There is a visible protected class of professional liars that is paid to come up with a story as if they are in control. This is America's front-office of salesmen to sell stories to all plebs. These ...
Your observation about the shifting power dynamics in America versus more centralized control in Russia and China highlights how political accountability varies globally. While no system is perfect, understanding these differences is key to analyzing international relations and influence operations. For more on Russian intel activities and their impact, see https://paxconsulting.blog/2026/05/30/russian-intel-ops/