Guessing the true motivations of the rich and powerful is an essential element of democracy, because they never reveal their intentions. This is also why even

Guessing the true motivations of the rich and powerful is an essential element of democracy, because they never reveal their intentions. This is also why even countries with stricter libel laws than the U.S. make broad exceptions for public figures. If you can't speculate about motivations in public, you'll have a dictatorship soon.