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An exploration into two sides of the same coin: The Power Elite. Dangerous, erratic politicians inflict terror on the one side and captains of industry wielding consumerism and capitalism cause horror on the other.

Who wins when that's the coin you have to flip? Buddy, it ain't you and me.

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