It seems they are all one big happy family. I bet blackmail is a tradition.

"Palantir’s name refers to the “seeing stones” in Lord of the Rings that provide a window into other parts of Middle-earth. They’re magical tools created by elves that can serve both good and evil. Bad wizards use them to keep in touch with the overlord in Mordor; good wizards can peer into them to check up on the peaceful, innocent Hobbits of the Shire. As Karp explains with a straight face , his company’s grand, patriotic mission is to “protect the Shire.”"

Suuuure. Cause protecting the Shire is how everyone remembers Palantirs being used!

Be sure to read this entire article and realize the theory is becoming reality.