I’m not sure what you mean. The cut throats you describe are in my opinion, are global influences, that won, and are now losing.
Re your “Your rebel is getting taken and he’s dragging us down with him.”
I take that to mean Trump is taking us down? Trump could be connected to global powers, because his “way” is what TPTB need to get things back in line. The opposite direction of the past.
Your “dragging us down” can be considered accurate, for during a transition (like withdrawals) going from old bad habits to future good habits. Temporary pain, as no pain no gain?