They are the rich and powerful, the objects of envy and frightened admiration, of virulent hate and rage. They are responsible. We pay the price - we, the small and powerless and poor. And it is hopeless, it has been like that forever. The disparity between them and us is too great.
Resistance is futile.
Surely, the West demanded it. Or political parties conspired to rig the vote. Or rich businessmen supported him. They filter out that which does not conform to their persuasion, does not accord with their suspicions, does not fit within their schemes. This deferral of responsibility brings relief from shame and blame.