> saying one thing to the public while knowing another to be true
Yes. This is called lying. It doesn't require a "massive conspiracy".
> implies some sort of secret plot that would harm the integrity of our government and country
It implies nothing of the sort. It implies that Government is losing the leverage that gives it the power to levy taxes beyond what is acceptable by the population, and so Government's present endeavors (partly driven by outside commercial pressure - e.g., military contractors) are overshadowing its primary purpose, which is to protect us and our rights.
Yes. This is called lying. It doesn't require a "massive conspiracy".
> implies some sort of secret plot that would harm the integrity of our government and country
It implies nothing of the sort. It implies that Government is losing the leverage that gives it the power to levy taxes beyond what is acceptable by the population, and so Government's present endeavors (partly driven by outside commercial pressure - e.g., military contractors) are overshadowing its primary purpose, which is to protect us and our rights.