Just more Anton Lavey 1970s counterculture silliness. These morons never grew up. Unreal to think they lead the nation.
If it were just silliness, it certainly wouldn’t have lasted or attracted so many highly-intelligent people or been practiced through the centuries.
The occult does indeed have power. Read God’s Word the Bible for confirmation. But as the Bible also says, God’s power is greater than any occult power, and He will destroy all of their “magic” in due time.
You might want to read some actual testimonies of those who were once in the occult. Sounds like you need to brush up on the subject.