bendog
Diamond Member
Well yes, I see your definition of deep state puts it at odds with constitutionalists. But constitutionalists would be at odds with Assange as well. At the most obvious, would the judiciary prevent the continuity of operations becoming the governing law of the Republic.Establishment Deep State have no use for the Constitution, they loath it.I can see Trump himself as part of a deep state definition. I think it's more venal pursuit of money, but I get where you're going. And I don't mean Hillary's on a higher moral plane or anything. Obama had an idealism, but no less deep state as I understand your concept to be.And I'm not sure Trump is particularly cooperative.
I'll prefer to stick with the constitution, 14 AND 17th amendments though.
In fact, it really isn't operational at the moment. We use it by tradition only, but it isn't the highest law in the land right now.
This has been the supreme law of the land since Sept. 11. We are now operating in a soft police state. It is why the government has legalized propaganda and false flags to distract and brainwash the citizenry into a false reality.
Continuity of Operations
Continuity of Operations - Wikipedia
These come out every year, re-authorized just after 9/11 so that the congress can't review it.
Here's one from Bush;
George W. Bush: Notice - Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks
. . . And Obama;
Notice -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks
. . . and now Trump;
Federal Register :: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks
So you see, all of them are the same, suspending your civil liberties, your rights, etc. The police state is here to stay. Don't kid yourself into thinking Obama is any different, that is just propaganda and a good speaking voice.