The Republicans have begun using the phrase Deep State to demean the traditional separation of powers, rule of law, and the Bill of Rights.

Trump has ignored Congress. He has not formally nominated many offices. We've known the name of the ambassador to Canada for some time, but only this week was her name put to the Senate.

The president is not a dictator. The president presides. The Supreme Court, the House, and the Senate are all separate entities. And there's an independent civil service as well.

If Newt thinks this interferes with the will of the people, so it should. The Constitution was designed to avoid Mob Rule. That's why the House is elected every two years and only a third of the Senate. That's why most of the president's appointments must have the advice and consent of the Senate.

And that pesky Supreme Court is there to make sure the rights of the people aren't infringed because some populist lucked into the White House. Trump's contempt for Democracy will undo him.