They are trapped by their own creation and have dug themselves into such deep holes that listening to what they say is irrelevant. Its like listening to an alco

They are trapped by their own creation and have dug themselves into such deep holes that listening to what they say is irrelevant. Its like listening to an alcohol or tobacco exec talking about values. The empire expansion and defense phase is done. Now we wait for their best people to leave, for the mediocre to take over catalysing more and more Trump, Brexit style events until people have had enough.