Even in plain sight their real motivations remain shielded.

They construct a reality where they are always shielded from accountability, not only in regard to first nations, but also in regard to the entire community.

The reality of self-promotion is the fact that people in particular politicians and the wealthy wear masks, in their daily lives and in their jobs, while presenting a deceptive image of themselves.

The primary goal is the preservation of influence, a necessary tool for maintaining public consent.

They lower the defences of the people and create a sense of alignment with their target audiences.

It is a deliberate tactic of impression management. It creates a disconnect between the stated objectives of leadership and the reality of whose interests are really being served.

If an audience believes that their interests are being represented, they are less likely to scrutinise the systemic structure, that actually dictates the distribution of law, power and control over them.