What is the Deep State?

This is after an exchange on Twitter. It led me to find these articles, and also to record my observations.

The "Deep State" Theory, Explained
https://www.thoughtco.com/deep-state-definition-4142030

The Man Who Popularized The 'Deep State' Doesn't Like The Way It's Used
https://www.npr.org/2019/11/06/776852841/the-man-who-popularized-the-deep-state-doesnt-like-the-way-its-used

#DeepState #bureaucracy #chatgpt #institutions