Steve, you referred to " the massive spin machine that helps to persuade a lot of people that the royals are worth having."

That sounds like " some organised campaign" and "persuade" suggest brainwashing.

"Brainwashing | Define Brainwashing at Dictionary.com
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a method for systematically changing attitudes or altering beliefs, originated in totalitarian countries"

So my post about you was wholly accurate.