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Saying AIPAC is the deep state isn't a good look. Campaign finance is a problem, but AIPAC is tiny compared to some of the Super PACs out there.
I don't think state dept/DoD employees are that political. I could understand the CIA having more influence there, but this article just said that CIA employees blocked Trump from couping Venezuela.
Both the US and EU have sanctioned Venezuela after they arrested opposition leaders on political charges and disqualified Machado from running in this year's election. This was signed by Bradley T. Smith, who I believe was appointed by Janet Yellen last year. Doesn't sound like a deep state to me. Do dictator shit, get dictator sanctions.
They all need to be AIPAC allies if they want influence. Israel usually gets little funding compared to the theft provided to other lobbyists. Oil industry spoke out very strongly against university protests against genocide, for example. Vowing to never hire any graduates from those schools. AIPAC funded record primary spending against democrats who "supported a ceasefire". A politician can love their other lobbyists/interest groups as long as they love Israel too.
Cabinet appointments are subject to AIPAC veto. Then have influence on hires. Israel replaced Netanyahu as PM for about a week. New guy said he didn't understand need to fund/support Ukraine... Gone.
EU and South American states are vassal colonies, subject to US dictates on minor things. backing up US propaganda never validates it.