>they just want to “manufacture consent” for the forward march of the global hegemony, that oligarchy… nobody in their right mind, with eyes unclouded by hate, would come to these conclusions naturally.
The oligarchy has taken over. The few that benefit from the "global hegemony" you refer to, which is largely the 'interests of the rich' are now completely in control of the US.
The US administration absolutely is not looking out for the interests of the average Americans. Most of what they are doing directly hurts most or all Americans in one way or another, and the few things they do that help Americans benefit the rich the most.
Now is the time much of the US populace has always claimed it would stand up against tyranny, an oppressive "lord" class and kings. They are watching it and cheering it on instead.