@barge thanks so much for taking the time to comment so awesomely !! I think you're right on the money with you CF analysis - we may be at the point where their clutch is grasping straws but lets hope this is a turning point and not them just altering the grip a bit.. the smart grid and this cashless/5G world makes me very nervous because the criminals would be in control of all the AI - if they bring in a social crediting system before we shake&wake everyone we will be screwed.
I agree very much with what you said about the victim mentality.