nostr:npub1t5m0nvfy3ukegy92tv73mvfn95ku9trys28uwd8hmndgj956wzpqz59guy ... this was at a time when extremist views weren't a common topic or easy to recognize, and big money was just thought to be after more money. They could hide in plain sight and play their political games without repercussions. They learned how to do it well and without much adverse notice.

Making truck loads of money was a bonus, and it fueled their ability to keep going. They are still buying up media outlets like monoply properties, and I can only presume they'll continue.