I guess the most powerful Socialists know what is going on. This way they safe their power and their ass for at least their lifetime.

Or the book of Revelation. Nero's image on coins replaced their value being determined by just weights and measures. And yes, 666 (and 616, as found in earlier manuscripts) both point to Nero by way of gematria. Those looking for the mark of the Beast need only look at the coins in their pockets.