The conspiracy theory, at least, is that there are inner and outer versions of Freemasonry, depending on your rank in the organization. The Time article below explains how the mystique of the organization became uncontrollable, so the lure of secrets rites and symbols led to persecution, which is why Freemasons insist now that they're not a secret society.
What's your point about the Hippies? That they were middle class rather than a countercultural underclass? Yeah, they started off as middle class, but Leary told them to "Turn on, tune in, drop out." So they were supposed to become an underclass that rejected mainstream norms. Eventually, they sold out as they aged since their revolution was limited, and plagued by the negative impact of drugs. The power structures in the US weren't going anywhere.
