This document discusses the rise of neo-fascist regimes globally after 2001 that expanded control over resources while diminishing wages and purchasing power. It exacerbated an already ambiguous situation by covering up malfeasance through violence and security checks. The cost of living increased while social problems expanded. Several sustainable development projects from 2006-2013 are briefly outlined, with varying levels of success. Tyrannical controllers and their belief systems are explored, as well as the "goons" who do their dirty work. Life inside the "monsters' mansion" of hypocrisy and amorality is examined. The document critiques capitalism, mechanization, and the illusion of progress at the cost of ignoring real needs. It advocates understanding our