Trusting the Establishment

Reading this blog, you may feel what the government is doing is necessary and acceptable.

Here's the problem: security bodies protect the interests of the powerful elite - they don't ensure the rights of innocent citizens, or help to build a strong country. Rather than oppose corruption, they seem to be feeding off of it. Purposely creating social problems is part of the deal. Nice.

It's kinda like the film, Sideways. There are stories within the stories. The curtains of Maya (illusion) are infinite. And, as with many well-made films, both the make-believe fantasy and real-life commentary extend well beyond the film itself. Lots of layered meanings and hidden social implications going on.

If you consider both the origins and future of western civilization, have some knowledge of international politics during and since World War II, and look at the casting, these may help inform one's appreciation for some of the film's more subtle messages. Brilliantly done, and fascinating material - wonder where they got their inspiration from?