Peggy Noonan on the Deep State (WSJ blog)

[Peter Lemkin]

Yeah, but the question here is whether it's a deep state or sleep state for Obama?

In order to buy into this presidential limited hangout, I guess we have to believe that Obama doesn't read - and has never read - his daily intelligence digests.

We don't know and will never know what exactly is put in [and left out -- on purpose] from the President's intelligence reports - daily or specifically requested. Some details that are embarrassing to the intelligence and military are likely left out...but there is NO way to HIDE the broad spectrum and deep invasiveness/illegality of the programs! Obama knew the USA had spied on the UN and apparently didn't condemn it nor stop it...so why not spy on those who are above the UN reps?! All is fair 'in war' for these types. I would think that economic advantage and being able to SHAPE other countries policies and votes are the real reasons for spying on heads of state and their ministers, etc. Obama is very good at acting shocked; acting indignant; saying it will be repaired; and then doing nothing. Yet, those that voted for him, for the most part, while in shock, are not up in arms! Why?!