The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg The Bullshit Artists Coming for the Deep State
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Dec 4, 2024 
Eli Lake, a columnist for The Free Press known for his sharp insights on national security, joins for a lively discussion. They dive into the murky waters of intelligence agency reform and unpack the 'deep state' concept. Lake critiques Kash Patel’s potential to reform the FBI while exploring public trust in law enforcement. The duo also takes on the absurdities of political rhetoric, including the impact of 'bullshit' on modern discourse and the storytelling tactics of figures like Trump. Expect a blend of humor and hard truths!
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FBI Reform and Patel's Qualification
- The FBI needs reform, and reformers are often not polite.
- Cash Patel is directionally right, having worked on Russiagate, but his approach might hinder real change.
Reform and MAGA Fans
- FBI reform should not prioritize appeasing hardcore MAGA fans.
- Real reform often disappoints those most desiring it, as they find it insufficient.
Patel's "Deep State" List
- Cash Patel's book lists both Peter Strzok and Bill Barr as "deep state" bad guys.
- This highlights the flawed assumption that the "deep state" acts as a unified entity.
