Don't get discouraged, and don't think that you're alone. Not everyone may know what's going on behind the scenes -- many don't even suspect how far and how deep this subterfuge and scheming goes. Your efforts are appreciated, don't ever think they aren't. Researching these bits is something you have a knack for. We all must pool our strenghs to focus and acheive the goal.
You know, being mostly honest folks ourselves, we forget and lose sight of exactly how conniving and bloodless our opposition is. It took me years to finally get the picture, and I still get surprised, like the bits you posted.
Keep up the great work -- "strive on, stand fast and hold the line", as they say.