If the Russians and Chinese do not expect a pre-emptive nuclear attack from Washington, they will be destroyed.

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I had been wanting to interview Paul Craig Roberts for a long time already. For many years I have been following his writings and interviews and every time I read what he had to say I was hoping that one day I would have the privilege do interview him about the nature of the US deep state and the Empire. Recently, I emailed him and asked for such an interview, and he very kindly agreed. I am very grateful to him for this opportunity.

The Saker

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The Saker:  It has become rather obvious to many, if not most, people that the USA is not a democracy or a republic, but rather a plutocracy run by a small elite which some call “the 1%”.

Others speak of the “deep state”.  So my first question to you is the following.  Could you please take the time to assess the influence and power of each of the following entities one by one.  In particular, can you specify for each of the following whether it has a decision-making “top” position, or a decision-implementing “middle” position in the real structure of power (listed in no specific order)

• Federal Reserve
• Big Banking
• Bilderberg
• Council on Foreign Relations
• Skull & Bones
• CIA
• Goldman Sachs and top banks
• “Top 100 families” (Rothschild, Rockefeller, Dutch Royal Family, British Royal Family, etc.)
• Israel Lobby
• Freemasons and their lodges
• Big Business: Big Oil, Military Industrial Complex, etc.
• Other people or organizations not listed above?

Who, which group, what entity would you consider is really at the apex of power in the current US polity?

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