This is what you expect will convince me that a deep state exists? Theories based on the word of people who just say things are true, and rely for evidence on other people who just say things are true? Or else this site uses quotations taken out of context, like the quote from Teddy Roosevelt, which supposedly somehow proves the existence of a deep state, but actually was aimed at Woodrow claims that progressive party (not the same as today’s progressives) was was in favor of business monopolies, which it appears is what Roosevelt meant by the government behind the government. He was referring to a specific accusation leveled against him. You can find this discussion in Roosevelt’s autobiography, Chapter 15. Diligent research of primary sources is your friend.
If you’re going to actually prove a deep state, this isn’t going to do it. It’s nothing but people who believe in a deep state confirming for themselves that there is a deep state. I’d need to see actual supporting documents or research that really demonstrates a deep state exists. I’m still willing to believe in it, but not with what I’ve seen so far.