That's an unusual and scary scenario to consider, and they definitely do all agree on increasing state power over citizens--they just disagree about the methods and who should wield the new power.
A cartel with agreement here and hostilities elsewhere doesn't seem particularly stable, however. As the saying goes, there's no honor among thieves.
That's an unusual and scary scenario to consider, and they definitely do all agree on increasing state power over citizens--they just disagree about the methods and who should wield the new power.
A cartel with agreement here and hostilities elsewhere doesn't seem particularly stable, however. As the saying goes, there's no honor among thieves.
I think they could still be vindictive and power hungry in other areas, while agreeing to work together for mutual benefit in this one small area: oppressive governments versus citizens.