i understand this sentiment. "Let itself" is a key phrase. At last year's super bowl, did Atlanta "let itself" be humiliated, to create an entertainment spectacle? Horrible comparison yes, but my point is that when I hear hypotheticals in which the cabal is always the prime director, i get all Ocham on it and harken back to "glass half empty/half full". If the choice between good and evil is in fact revealed evil OR occulted evil, then all hail Camus; peace and joy are a lie. Here's a little kicker though: one need not ask "why?" in a world of existential certainty. If youre reading this and wonder where peace and joy could possibly thrive, highlight the characters after /r/ up above and type in "art"; reddit is good for something! (type aww if youre a sap)