[And because it takes so long to type, just know here is the description of the flashing lights, the voice, how they could see other people undergoing the same through one way mirrors. All of it. And then...]

I'm under the impression at least a few members of the old guard of this 'new' regime were subjects of the program. Before they took power into their own hands. We might have better understanding with members of the government not entirely pleased with the choices made in the past decade.