Hey, there, Murf.
We used to have a political forum here but it became too cumbersome to manage. (To say the least.) When that forum closed, some of its frequent participants started their own forum someplace else. I don't recall the address for it, as I am not too keen on political discussion, myself. I'm hopeful, though, someone will come along who remembers how to find that place. (If it's still active.) It may be just the kind of place you're looking for because it's all ex-Way followers.
I like the way you parallel what is happening in government and what happened with The Way. Corruption of power isn't bound by genres. It will take root wherever the conditions will allow.
If I can remember where that site is, I'll post it here. (Unless someone else beats me to it.)
Peace, Brother
edit:
Here it is.
http://www.blueredusa.com/smf/index.php