From 1928:
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”
https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/275170.Edward_L_Bernays
[From 1928:]
Wow, 1928.
30-40 years ago, I probably might have blown that off as tinfoil.
After the last 15 years..........it sure seems to be reality.