Very nicely put together post Mr. Hippie and I enjoyed it while it was happening and the recap. Life is an adventure and we all need some adventures to gauge where exactly we are in life.
You have figured out the game "they" play with us and so while we may not be able change the game completely we damn sure can expose the players and screw with the players who make and bend the rules. The fun is only beginning, get your house in order and get back in the game.