We discuss the impact of tax exempt foundations on public opinion and foreign policy. How do these institutions shape our mindsets? What purpose do they serve? What types of social engineering do they engage in? Also, we take a look at the aspects of what is considered absolute and what is considered the extreme in the context of gaining knowledge. Why does all of the real information seem to be unavailable to people? What affect does this have on our way of life? And, can our civilization move forward with these types of policies and institutions in the way? Does change come from the consensus, or does it come from the individual? We ask the questions.