[StormEye]

"Second, I'd like to really explore why the deep state is
so hellbent on altering western culture."
Do they know something we don't?"

Good question!

[semantic]

I think many of the international elite truly maintain deeply held beliefs that nationalism is the primary driver behind WWI & WWII. That being the case, with mankind in possession of MWD that could literally wipe out global population, it makes sense they would be dedicated to erasing (in their view artificial) barriers that foster & inculcate tribal behavior.

My problem with this approach is why not put it to the test of public scrutiny? Why not present a series of proposals and allow the electorate to make (hopefully informed) decisions? And my conclusion is this is the point where the deep state habitually retreats back to its closed ranks by determining that we cannot collectively "handle the truth".

If that's the case, I could entertain becoming a RINO, as long as the deep state machinery was used for purposes of advancing liberty and freedom. IOW, take it over and make it ours ie the commonly educated, doing our bidding instead.