If you have an open mind and have ~3 minutes, I can recommend this short clip from a Michael Parenti lecture

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSpVB_XXXBQ

Further "reading" if you're interested:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeVs6t3vdjQ
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npkeecCErQc