>It looks like we see the major issues the same way, differing mainly on if they will be addressed, and how. Though growing revolt from the "have-nots" in other countries is also in my thinking.

Yes, my general feeling was that I can only add to what you said, and so I did.

>We'll see how things go. I know one thing for sure. People are working as hard as possible to keep the deception floating. We'll see how well they do their work. I think that people inherently abhor deception, and once the odour becomes a bit more pungent they will react.

It can stretch indefinitely. I know the technique - never hit too many people at the same time, and each time the majority will be happy it's not touching them. And those who are hurt at any particular moment will feel very alone. It's been tried and it worked beyond expectations. The only difference is that Milosevic was doing it rudely, with finger-in-your-eye manners, and the opposition had some media outlets which were reaching to more and more people, thanks to some financial help from outside. The media here can't expect any such help, and have to worry about their own finances. The truth will remain obscure.