The establishment is like an interlinking web of power interests that keep each other in line. Any person or organisation that crosses the line can expect serious negative consequences and a loss of priviledged status.
Hence, the system self-polices and its players learn where the boundaries of acceptable behaviour lie by viewing how others are punished for crossing the line.
This is why we see such conformity amongst members of the establishment on many issues. It often has little to do with what is true, and more to do with what doesn't rock the boat, or threaten the interests of other powerful establishment members.
By obeying these unwritten rules it enables existing players to continue unmolested in their activities, reaping the many benefits being a member of the establishment provides.
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