Deep State

Deep State Rule

But, as you’ll remember from last week, we’re trying to understand how the U.S. government functions.

The hypothesis on the table: When the U.S. evolved from a simple, modest Republic into a global Empire, it left behind the system of government designed by the founders and taught in the public schools.

That’s why the president can mess with the entire world economy – on his own say-so.

That’s why Congress passes important laws – Obamacare… tax “reform”… etc. – that no member of Congress actually reads.

And it’s why the U.S. is now meddling in as many as 130 different conflicts, including five active wars, with no Congressional declaration.

With so much going on, it is no wonder that the people… and their representatives… have largely lost track. Is “our” trade with Europe “fair”?

Who the hell knows?

The insiders, the technocrats, the cronies, and the campaign contributors have taken over. The Deep State rules.

But what role does Donald J. Trump play in this? Is he a disruptor… an enemy of the Deep State?

Or is he the leader of one of its factions? Or is he just a “useful idiot,” pretending to fight against the Deep State while actually providing cover for it to expand its power?

More on that anon.

• Bill Bonner