Does the American Deep State have a political agenda against radical populists?
Yes, even when the populist in question is unhinged and bat-shit crazy.
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Doesn't this depend upon what you think the Deep State is?
To most Trump voters, doesn't it represent anyone who wants to stick up for minority groups or to protect the environment?
And to the rest of us, it represents the ultimate manifestation of big business owning a nation?
To most Trump voters, doesn't it represent anyone who wants to stick up for minority groups or to protect the environment?
And to the rest of us, it represents the ultimate manifestation of big business owning a nation?
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Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@Whyme
I can't speak for him but his original comment hit the nail on the head.
The original analysis of the deep state comes from the left. It's about powerful, unelected figures and a pro establishment culture. Trump has co-opred this criticism.
People on the left know full well that Trump is elitist and a bullshitter. It's a greater evil fighting a lesser one.
I can't speak for him but his original comment hit the nail on the head.
The original analysis of the deep state comes from the left. It's about powerful, unelected figures and a pro establishment culture. Trump has co-opred this criticism.
People on the left know full well that Trump is elitist and a bullshitter. It's a greater evil fighting a lesser one.
Whyme · 46-50, M
@Burnley123 i dont think it really matters anyone at that level is one i think ya need to become one to get there or ya end up like jfk
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@Whyme That is kind of my point. The same forces stopping Trump would also be barriers to major progressive change too. I'm not saying there are any easy answers.
Though yeah, I have no sympathy for Trump
Though yeah, I have no sympathy for Trump
BackyardShaman · 61-69, M
I’m not sure who or what the Deep State is? I disqualify any GOP slang from my vocabulary, therefore Deep State means nothing to me and cannot be evaluated. At first I thought they were saying “Deep Slate”, which is a popular color that goes with red, and actually Slate is rather dense, like GOP supporters, rather dense.
checkoutanytime · M
History doesn't recognize gay as anything but happily oblivious
RodionRomanovitch · 56-60, M
Vive l'etat profond !
Human1000 · M
Yes, mid-level bureaucrats working for the Government in drab office parks spend all of their free time plotting against populists, but only just enough.
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Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@Convivial Yes. And accurately.