Yes! you are correct, the swamp never intends to be drained, that is why an Article V Convention of States that scales back the federal government is so needed. In fact, it would be the only way to cut back the federal government, as you can see one man cannot do it alone. If you truly cannot trust anyone, then the republic is over and there is no longer any need to stay politically active.
I cannot trust that "conservative Republicans" sent to a Convention of States wouldn't be phonies who have no intention of supporting our agenda. Giving them a place to meet and manipulate the result would be insane.