It's hard to really fathom nor describe the absolute onslaught of chaotic bullshit that has transpired since that dastardly Eclipse.

Great question, Mr. President, because this is some truly bizarre shit.

Of course! That's exactly why the psychopaths-in-charge utilize something as clockwork-predictable as an eclipse as cover. It works on the brain-dead sheep every time. OOOh--it must be magic or something!