So none of the historically socialistic entities can be the villain here. Got it.
Huh? I never said anyone was virtuous or good, least of all socialist or communist countries. Maybe the founding fathers weren’t controlled (other than possibly Hamilton); but other than that I think most countries are controlled.
Here’s a good discussion of China:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M1KD7Dnq4s&t=127s