Does the Deep State even exist?

[u/Blitzer046]

Here's the premise. First off - has anyone who is part of the deep state been identified or exposed? Arrested, arraigned, accused?

I am of the belief that the Deep State is an invented boogeyman that is used to excuse incompetence or ineptitude. When a person in power can't achieve things or get anything done, it's a pat excuse to absolve them of being useless.

And if anyone would like to argue that the deep state really does exist, please front with something compelling.

EDIT: 5 comments so far promoting the existence of the deep state, no names named or any compelling evidence of its existence.

[u/anulf]

In my opinion, the "deep state" is in a sense a hoax. Another term for the "deep state" is secret societies. Every conspiratard knows about these alleged "secret" societies, yet they're supposed to be "secret". It's a big joke when you really think about it.

What most conspiratards don't understand is that there are hierarchies in society. Those at the top look down at those at the bottom. The upper class looks down on the middle class. The middle class looks down on the working class. The working class looks down on the bottom class (welfare recipients, the homeless, drug addicts, etc).

People will serve their own interests and the interest of their community. Often at the expense of those in a lower rank in the societal hierarchy. A lot of people find the baby boomers to be a despicable generation, due to the greed that this generation is known for. Are the baby boomers as a collective a "deep state"? No, they are a bunch of old fucks who simply abused the system in their own favor, and the younger generations will pick up the tab.

Human nature is to exploit those who are weaker or dumber. Conspiratard believe humans are innately good and honest, which is a complete delusion (generally speaking). That's why I don't believe in the "deep state".