I think as things get real tuff for the Governing Body that the build up of stress from dealing with a Corporation founded on lies and manipulation of people that is comming to a head and all the lawsuits and possible criminal prosecution and the day today pressure of having all your decision back fire on you.
The final stage of wishful thinking is the nightmare stage where the whole delusion falls apart.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wishful_thinking
I'm thinking just like Hitler killed himself rather than face life anymore, that some on the GB may reach that stage.