Your example of the UAW leadership getting indicted is instructive.
Scenario:
(1967) Leaders of Communist governing institution (union) utilize capitalism to enhance their personal fortune.
Leaders are removed.
New leaders say, “It’s all solved. Vote Commucrat.”
Reince and Repriebus....
Reince and Rereince sittin on a fence. Reince falls off. Who’s left? Rereince.
Reince and Rereince sittin on a fence. Reince falls off. Who’s left? Rereince.
etc...