The “deep state” is just a modern term for the same thing in every established hierarchy since before Rome. In Freda Utley's autobiography, she notes that Bertrand Russell always said “we” rather than “they” when referring to the government. This is still the best way to spot a member of the ruling class. If Bertrand […]

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Nathan Smith is a former business journalist and columnist at the NBR. He also worked as the chief editor at the New Zealand Initiative policy think tank. He is now a freelance writer and copy editor.