CLEAN : Ai Weiwei comments on 'ruthless' exit of Hu Jintao from China party congress

The transcript discusses a scenario where a president is forced out of office, highlighting the secrecy and media involvement in such political events. It describes the reaction of officials and the public, who appear indifferent, and critiques the leadership's lack of empathy and respect for personal feelings, portraying them as ruthless.

In what way does the text describe the control of the nation by its leaders?

What metaphor is used in the text to describe the behavior of the people in the meeting?