Palpatine from the Star Wars prequels was one of the greatest villains.
1. Create a false threat by playing on the fears of a segment of the population. .... 2.Manipulate a civilization into believing there’s a need to create ways to battle the threat you created.

While I’m at it, I’m going to go ahead and “come out”. For the past five years I have witnessed official creators/artists/writers/producers/actors/fellow artists publicly attack people like myself. I am an individual of Christian faith, someone who believes strongly in... The ability of individuals to express their beliefs (no matter how ignorant I may believe they are) freely without fear of retribution. (Loss of job etc)...