Deep state

A number of people, including myself, are concerned about what has become known as the deep state. To me it is all about the bureaucrats who are the power behind the throne. The most recent conundrum revolves around the China's balloon flyover. It is reported that these balloons flew over during the Trump administration and several high ranking members of the Trump years have come forth saying they knew nothing about such flyovers. They all say it is inconceivable that such a thing could happen without their knowledge. I say it is not only possible but likely because there are many things that go on within the bureaucracy that elected officials know nothing about. In this case it was not only elected officials but many appointed to cabinet positions. Over the past 50 years the bureaucrats have gained power because the two political parties are always fighting each other and pay little attention to the day to day operation of the government which is handled by, you guessed it, the bureaucrats. I have said it before and repeat it now for emphasis but the bureaucrats see the incoming administrations as the Christmas help. That says it all.