You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

To understand just what to expect in the next ten months, you first need to comprehend just how much the deep state loathe Donald J. Trump.

He's their worst nightmare because he defies control and conventional political smears.

But before we explore that, let's back up a bit and discuss the deep state.

"A deep state is a type of governance comprised of potentially secret and unauthorised networks of power operating independently of a state's political leadership in pursuit of their own agenda and goals. In popular usage, the term carries overwhelmingly negative connotations."

Many will say it doesn't exist, but I assure you it does.

Many entrenched power cells outside of elected office have an incredible influence on public policy.

Most politicians are too thick or naive to realise how they are manipulated to go down a particular path.

At its most benign, the bureaucracy is part of the hidden power network. They do the 'grunt work' for public policy and regularly push hidden agendas.

They obfuscate, delay, and deny when forced to do something they don't like or that might expose them.

You just have to watch Senate Estimates to see that process in action.

Buried deeper are our nation's less public operations. These include our clandestine security services. They can pretty much present anything to officials under the guise of 'national security', and it'll get shepherded through.

That then flows down the pipe when legislative approval is required. The infringements on liberty justified in the name of security are legion. Of course, the backbenchers who vote on these policies can only 'know' the sentiment because they are told the real reasons are classified.

It's a classic 'trust us' coming from those who make a living based on deception.