I think you are completely wrong about this. There is plenty of evidence to indicate that "shadow groups" of varied interests that sometimes align and sometimes dont, are often pulling the strings of "public puppets". Your view, while common, (especially in the academic world where conspiracy is avoided like the plague) doesnt seem to reflect reality.
The conspiratorial view of history is the correct one.
The conspiratorial view of history is the correct one.
Would you like me to go into more detail?