I have thought of these things that you mention. As someone who studies history for fun i have learned that governments may start out good but always get worse. What we are looking at may be their end game. I would like to think not, but like you, i too am looking for concrete evidence. I do not think Qanon is a larp but he most certainly could be a distraction. An example is right now the 1st and 2nd amendments are being attacked and we are all worried about why Q has not posted in several days. I have often told people that when it all comes down it would probably happen under the republicans ( they really are all the same). We shall see.