And you are assuming that the problem is a real conspiracy theory. There is no need to assume any conspiracy to understand that the system is crooked. Even if i

And you are assuming that the problem is a real conspiracy theory. There is no need to assume any conspiracy to understand that the system is crooked. Even if it is "normal" to have A linked to B then linked to C, with A benefiting C, there is a moral hazard in a system that makes this possible.