> We are being lead to our demise by idiots.
They aren't idiots, they are evil. They know what they are doing; enriching themselves and hoarding political power and resources. Claiming these folks are dumb rather than evil propagates the idea that we should give them some sort of leeway. In fact, we should have sent these clowns to prison 5 years or more ago.
I don't think they even care about enriching themselves. I don't think they care about the money. I don't even think these little projects move the needle much.
It's literally just evil for evil's sake.