Somewhat reluctantly--because the speculation is more "iffy" than I usually post and leaves wide open opposing arguments that I prefer to "head off at the pass" for clarity's sake--I concede my engaging a very similar train of thought while contemplating: (1) the "fake PR" (2) the "second bond" (3) the aerospace lawsuit and (4) outlandish posts on message boards.
From pop culture, "The Producers" comes to mind...