But they know this is a disaster of the highest magnitude, up there with the Sherman Silver Purchase Act that caused the Panic o 1893 and the Smoot-Hawley Tariff that helped plunge us into the Great Depression. So they don't see a way to win long term.
I’m not sure that THEY and smart enough or educated enough to know the magnitude of the fiasco.
More then likely just don’t want to be one of the group that is not popular with the Cool Media Type.
Pockets have been filled , perks put in place and they’re headed to a rich retirement ! No need to be involved with overtly questionable activities