I see you don't get it LCS. Put it to you this way. Those who pull the strings pull even the President's strings, not just those of lower echelons. And they aren't even government officials, never mind elected. If you want to believe in aliens, well that's up to you. But I'd say the puppeteers are of an earthly origin.
As far as government officials go, suffice to know that there are those in government who truly believe in serving the People, and there are those who don't.
LOL! Well this has all been very entertaining, but it is after 2 am, I think it is time to turn in. Thanks though, this has all been funnier than Johnnyt Carson!