I can-- and do -- respectfully disagree with your characterization of both opposing view designs and long heroic efforts...
Having said that-- you can speculate all you want on the end game-- not my focus because, amongst other things, I realize there is no way to break the hypnotic trance. The narrative is captivating-- no argument from me on that dynamic...
but the road to get there is changing-- make no doubt about it -- and "shareholder equity" in OTC companies never rests with the destination; rather always with the journey.