There has always been a “Deep State.” It is not a curse restricted to our times. The Deep State” portrays the devilish, cunning attitude of the Elite. They are elected, appointed, or bureaucratically placed. They evolve with an arrogance separating them from the population.
The Deep State should be serving, BUT they are only satisfied with being served!
- History paints them as ones whose self-image is puffed up, whose self-knowledge is pseudo-intellectualism, and whose self-importance is delusional.
- History documents their delusional belief that they are irreplaceable.
- History indicts them as wrapped up in their own bubble-world, ignorant of reality and selfishly insensitive.
- History documents that they will not escape history’s damning verdict.
With telling insight into the Deep State’s derangement is the 1603 political play’s intrigue. Iago states, “But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve…I am not what I am.”
These six words frame the Deep State’s evil. Iago only pretends to serve and care. He is motivated by his own selfish reasons. He refuses to reveal his true intentions. He confesses that revealing his true agenda would destroy his political career.
Othello is manipulated by the devious Iago into believing that his wife is guilty of adultery with Cassio, whom Othello promoted over Iago. The cunning of Iago results in Othello killing his wife and, after discovering her innocence, killing himself.
The entire storyline is how the Deep State selfishly connives, seeking personal advancement by destroying others.
Iago is one of Shakespeare’s most intriguing villains. His skillful manipulations and disastrous results are exposed. “Iago” is a historical presence in earthly civilizations. Even today, in our present Republic, “Iagos” seeks to rule or ruin!
