Saturday 11th of January 2025

the phantom twins — round two....

[Phantoms of a Beleaguered Republic: The Deep State and The Unitary Executive is a] powerful dissection of one of the fundamental problems in American governance today: the clash between presidents determined to redirect the nation through ever-tighter control of administration and an executive branch still organized to promote shared interests in steady hands, due deliberation, and expertise.

 

Stephen Skowronek

By Stephen SkowronekJohn A. DearbornDesmond S. King · 2021

 

 

As the nation’s chief executive, Donald Trump pitted himself repeatedly against the institutions and personnel of the executive branch. In the process, two once-obscure concepts came center stage in an eerie faceoff. On one side was the specter of a “Deep State” conspiracy-administrators threatening to thwart the will of the people and undercut the constitutional authority of the president they elected to lead them. On the other side was a raw personalization of presidential power, one that a theory of “the unitary executive” gussied up and allowed to run roughshod over reason and the rule of law. The Deep State and the unitary executive framed every major contest of the Trump presidency. Like phantom twins, they drew each other out and wrestled to light basic issues of governance long suppressed.

Though this conflict reached a fever pitch during the Trump presidency, it is not new. Stephen Skowronek, John A. Dearborn, and Desmond King trace the tensions between presidential power and the depth of the American state back through the decades and forward through the various settlements arrived at in previous eras. Phantoms of a Beleaguered Republic is about the breakdown of settlements and the abiding vulnerabilities of a Constitution that gave scant attention to administrative power. Rather than simply dump on Trump, the authors provide a richly historical perspective on the conflicts that rocked his presidency, and they explain why, if left untamed, the phantom twins will continue to pull the American government apart.

This publication is available on the following site(s):

https://politicalscience.yale.edu/publications/phantoms-beleaguered-republic-deep-state-and-unitary-executive

 

YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

HYPOCRISY ISN’T ONE OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS SINS.

HENCE ITS POPULARITY IN THE ABRAHAMIC TRADITIONS…

 

 

PLEASE DO NOT BLAME RUSSIA IF WW3 STARTS. BLAME EVERYBODY.

 

SEE ALSO:

a brilliant, even witty, highly successful act of hypnosis... AND DANGEROUS....

 

for some, peace is a "dirty word"

 

and the world was forever in love...

 

the news — february 2, 1959... regard yourselves, gentlemen, as victors in this war... hair lotion...

 

on military "intelligence"...

 

agencies keeping us in the dark...

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNYTxu7d5sY

Watch Obama and Trump Laugh and Chat at Carter's Funeral While Kamala Gets Snubbed, with Jesse Kelly

 

 

no matter....

IT DOES NOT MATTER IF DONALD TRUMP IS AN AGENT OF THE DEEP STATE OR NOT... HE IS BASICALLY GOING TO DO WHAT THE DEEP STATE WANTS: OWNERSHIP OF THE ENTIRE WORLD... FOR THIS HE HAS ALREADY MADE CLAIMS ON CANADA, GREENLAND AND PANAMA WHILE SUPPORTING ISRAHELL 110 PER CENT... HE WILL MAKE DEALS WITH RUSSIA AND CHINA THAT WILL MAKE SURE THAT THE DEEP STATE EVENTUALLY CONTROLS THESE TWO "ROGUE" ENTITIES. THIS, WHETHER TRUMP IS AWARE NOT, IS THE GAME PLAN...

DONALD MIGHT EVEN MAKE PUERTO RICO THE 55TH STATE OF THE UNION...

 

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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

HYPOCRISY ISN’T ONE OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS SINS.

HENCE ITS POPULARITY IN THE ABRAHAMIC TRADITIONS…

 

 

PLEASE DO NOT BLAME RUSSIA IF WW3 STARTS. BLAME AMERICA.

 

SEE ALSO: 

a brilliant, even witty, highly successful act of hypnosis... AND DANGEROUS....

deep state enablers......

Incumbent US President Joe Biden has paid tribute to the "strength of character" and faith of former president Jimmy Carter at a state funeral for the "great American" in Washington DC.

Mr Biden delivered the eulogy to his predecessor before a congregation at Washington National Cathedral that included former presidents Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W Bush and Bill Clinton, and a host of dignitaries.

Mr Carter, the 39th president of the US and noted humanitarian, died on December 29, aged 100.

Mr Biden recalled his friendship with his predecessor and how he was the first to back the then-Georgia state senator for the presidency in 1976.

Taking the White House during a period of soaring inflation and geopolitical turmoil, he would serve just one term, from 1977 to 1981, but has been commended for his continuing public service after leaving office.

"Jimmy Carter's friendship taught me, and through his life taught me, that strength of character is more than title or the power we hold," Mr Biden said.

"It's the strength to understand that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. That everyone, and I mean everyone, deserves an even shot."

The outgoing president, who will hand over to Mr Trump on January 20, also used the eulogy to warn against the "abuse of power", adding: "We have an obligation to give hate no safe harbour, and to stand up to the greatest sin of all: the abuse of power."

Throughout the service, family members and close friends paid tribute to his values, politically difficult decisions and his dedication to humanitarian and environmental causes.

Jimmy Carter's grandson Jason honoured his grandfather at the state funeral with a blend of personal anecdotes, humour, and admiration. 

He depicted his grandfather as a humble "PawPaw" from a small town who, despite his global prominence, remained deeply connected to marginalised communities. 

Jason highlighted Carter's intense drive, ambition, and unwavering commitment to helping others, both in politics and beyond. 

He also referenced a church song that reminded him of his grandfather’s life, which he described as a constant reflection of God's goodness.

Finally, he expressed gratitude to the attendees, especially former presidents and first ladies, for recognising the human side of the US presidency.

Mr Biden also reflected on Mr Carter's post-presidency life, saying he used his time after office to make a "powerful difference".

"That's the definition of a good life, a life Jimmy Carter lived during his 100 years."

UN chief, world leaders in attendance

Jason Carter, also paid tribute to his grandfather's recognition of climate change as early as the 1970s, as well as his determination to rid the world of preventable diseases.

"Half a century ago, he preached an end to racial discrimination and an end to mass incarceration," he said.

"Fifty years ago, he was a climate warrior who pushed for a world where we conserved energy, limited emissions and traded our reliance on fossil fuels for expanded renewable sources."

The president's grandson said Carter pursued a progressive agenda, labelling him the world's oldest millennial.

"He cut the deficit, wanted to decriminalise marijuana, deregulated so many industries that he gave us cheap flights and … craft beer," he said.

"As president, he gave voice to dissidents, stood up to dictators, brought countries together in peace."

Also at the service were Vice-President Kamala Harris, former vice-president Mike Pence and former secretary of state Hilary Clinton.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and UN Secretary-General António Guterres also attended.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-10/jimmy-carter-farewelled-at-funeral/104802546

 

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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

HYPOCRISY ISN’T ONE OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS SINS.

HENCE ITS POPULARITY IN THE ABRAHAMIC TRADITIONS…

 

 

PLEASE DO NOT BLAME RUSSIA IF WW3 STARTS. BLAME AMERICA.

 

GUSNOTE: ALL OF THE PRESIDENTS, PAST AND PRESENT, HAVE BEEN DEEP STATE ENABLERS... PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEEP STATE IS NOT A PHYSICAL ENTITY BUT A PHILOSOPHY, SOMETHING THAT IS FAR MORE IMMEMORIAL AND RESILIENT THAN A SINGULAR HUMAN — OR A GROUP OF PEOPLE... EACH PRESIDENT HAVE HAD THEIR STYLE BUT ALSO THEIR CONTROLLER... BIDEN, AS CROOKED AS HE IS, WAS UNDER THE THUMB OF OBAMA FOR EXAMPLE...

JOE BIDEN EVEN BEATS NIXON AS THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER...

APPROVAL RATINGS: https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-poll-worst-president-since-richard-nixon-2011155