(THREAD) A lot of hand-wringing over Monmouth poll showing 74% of Americans believe the "Deep State" manipulates policy. As if this proves Donald Trump has Alex Jones-ified America, or at least that his attacks on the FBI are working. But I'm skeptical. Here's why:
It still exists. And in influences some federal policies. But, as you note, it's nowhere near as powerful as conspiracy theorists believe.
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Also, that question of defining the deep state. Oof.
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It does and always will, right? The real power is usually exercised behind the screen before we see the material effects, but it's not just government. Even the university works the same way.
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